[ls1ac]

This accident should be all the more sobering to all of us, as the driver Steve had a lot of seat time both on and off the track.
A closing speed accident of 90 mph(45 mph both cars) with a side hit is going to destroy even a car with a cage with side bars. Add to that a weight difference of 2:1 and the result is worse than hitting a large tree.
What we can do is put in a good belt system with a good seat and a full braced roll bar for all the same reasons that they are required and used at the track.