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coolhand
05-19-05, 11:12 PM
recent releases:

Continuing its safety and technical leadership in the world of motorsports, the Indy Racing League (IRL) has awarded the Delphi Corp. (NYSE: DPH) a state-of-the-art THOR-FT crash test dummy for research use at the company's Vandalia, Ohio, Engineering and Test facility.

The THOR-FT, which stands for Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint - Frontal Technology, is a specially designed high tech crash test dummy that is able to record more than 130 items of data in a single test - providing improved biofidelity (the ability to react like human tissue) and kinematics (human body movements).

Delphi engineers at the Vandalia facility working with the IRL's technology and safety departments will use the data to evaluate seat belt function along with other safety systems, which will offer a higher level of driver protection in a race car.

In addition, the findings will be used to help develop the next-generation driver safety systems such as improved 5, 6 and 7-point seat belts, head and neck restraints, seat and helmet designs and c0ckpit surround systems. The data will also be used to optimize "smart" occupant restraint systems.

"We are extremely excited about our new THOR-FT dummy," said Mike Donegan, Delphi engineering manager, Vandalia Engineering and Testing facility. "This dummy will help us continue to develop safety features for the IRL and the rest of the racing industry. We will work with the IRL to utilize every single piece of data from the testing."

THOR-FT utilizes an iDummy system, which integrates the data acquisition system and instrumentation cabling within the dummy. The dummy's human-like shoulder will also allow engineers to get better results in full-scale racing crashes. In addition, the dummy features advanced instrumentation in the lower extremities, which will allow for research in the foot box area.

IRL senior technical manager Phil Casey said the IRL made the decision to acquire the high tech dummy exclusively for Delphi's use because of the company's emphasis on racing safety.


http://www.autoracing1.com/Images/2005Misc/IRLDummy.jpg

somone photoshop these "dummies" into the stands

racer2c
05-19-05, 11:21 PM
GM invented the original crash test dummy and its Hybrid III dummy is the industry standard. The only thing GM has done right.

Jervis Tetch 1
05-19-05, 11:29 PM
Unfortunately for the I*L drivers, if you strap yourself into a crap wagon, you're automatically a crash test dummy. :shakehead

racer2c
05-19-05, 11:31 PM
Unfortunately for the I*L drivers, if you strap yourself into a crap wagon, you're automatically a crash test dummy. :shakehead

Some are pretty dumb before they get in to one *cough* buddyrice *cough*samhornishjr *cough*.

Lizzerd
05-20-05, 12:28 AM
Delphi only got one dummy? I hope it came with a truck load of replacement parts.

rabbit
05-20-05, 08:37 AM
I thought Delphi already had a dummy. :confused:
http://www.atlasf1.com/2001/can/preview/jones2.jpg

Chief
05-20-05, 08:38 AM
This must be the replacement for the "50G Sidepod Mounted Impact Warning Light System" that's been stuck "on" for the past 3 years....

Mike Kellner
05-20-05, 09:39 AM
If they can just teach these guys to say, "You just don't know what Indy means", and to thank Tony George for creating this great racing facility, they can both solve the driver shortage, and reduce the number of alcohol involved crashes in Marion County in one swell foop.

A better tomorrow through technology.

mk

The IRL: Breaking our necks to preserve the traditions of Indy.

sundaydriver2
05-20-05, 01:29 PM
:laugh: :laugh:

Fio1
05-20-05, 01:38 PM
Isn't Scott Sharp the driver who's had the most concussions ever in a race car? :shakehead The best was when he got tweeked twice in the same month at Indy while driving for Foyt, went to Pikes Peak, qualified on pole and got tweeked on the first corner while doing 95 mph.... Basically, 3 concussions in 6 weeks. :rolleyes: No wonder Delphi sponsor him, he's the perfect testing agent. :rofl:

mexican
05-21-05, 12:43 AM
I see a lot of sensors in the lower back/lumbar region

coinkidink?