NASCAR safety steps impress Burton after Earnhardt report
Jeff Burton praised NASCAR for a thorough presentation on Earnhardt's fatal crash and welcomed data recorders planned for next season. He noted the report offered plausible factors, while contemporaries like Jimmy Spencer and Kyle Petty discussed safety nets, harnesses, and ongoing developments in the sport. Teresa Earnhardt praised NASCAR's efforts to disclose facts.
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Earnhardt crash probe cites dropped belt and high speed
The investigation into Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash finds a basilar skull fracture began with a blow to the back of the head as his car struck the wall. It notes belt dumping and high speeds around 157 to 160 mph, and recommends further study of restraint systems. NASCAR plans next season to require black box data recorders.
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UVA elevates Littlepage to athletic director post
Craig Littlepage was named athletic director at the University of Virginia, becoming the ACC’s first black AD. A former Cavaliers assistant coach, he previously coached at Pennsylvania and Rutgers and served as interim AD in 1994-95 before Holland’s hire. He pledged to push UVa into the national top 10.
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