The fast cars, cheering crowds, fearless drivers, and the excitement of the unknown; are just some of the many ways we can describe speedway racing. Talladega and Daytona International are two such popular speedway racing hubs that many fans love to go to. While we have seen many accidents and crashes that have caught our breath, there is nothing that could compete with Joey Logano’s crash during the Cup Series held at Talladega.

A Brief of the Joey Logano Crash

Although Joey survived the crash and was unharmed by the turn of events, the impact did send a shockwave to the NASCAR’s managing committee. In addition, the car pile-up of this incident called for some severe changes in the safety rules. The investigation results helped to form a brief guideline about what kind of changes should be made.

What’s in Store for the New Measures?

After the investigation of all the vehicles and watching the crash on repeat, the investigating team wrote down their observations. This set the foundation stone for the new rules. Over the years, NASCAR has taken several significant precautionary and preventive measures to ensure the safety of every individual present in the vicinity. In the latest announcement made by NASCAR, the committee has introduced specific rules about a few alterations that will help slow the card down. Hopefully, these alterations will ensure extra safety for all present at the scene of racing. Let us look at some of the many changes that have been announced.

● The team of mechanics of every car will now reduce the tapered spacer to 53/64 from 57/64. ● From the rear spoiler, the decision to remove the wicker has been made. ● A reinforced roll bar has to be added near the rear wheel and behind the driver’s compartment. ● The speed will now be reduced to 7-10 MPH at Talladega and Daytona in case there is a rollover.

Formula One driver and 7-time world championship winner, Lewis Hamilton, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II during 2021 New Year Honors. British Formula One driver received this honor for his exceptional career and his work in combating racism, and was recommended for knighthood by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson back in November.

A Stellar Formula One Career

Lewis Hamilton is a British race driver that started his career driving for McLaren from 2007 until 2012 and for Mercedes from 2013 to the present day. He has won seven World Drivers’ championship titles, four of which were consecutive wins, equaling the legendary F1 driver Michael Schumacher. Hamilton is currently Formula One’s most successful driver with 95 wins overall. His incredible career had earned him a knighthood and the title Sir in 2021, making him the fourth F1 driver to receive this honor, alongside Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, and Stirling Moss.

Racial Justice Activism

In addition to his F1 career, Hamilton is also a prominent activist and philanthropist. As a strong advocate against racism, Hamilton took the knee before every race he took part in during 2020 in honor of the Black Lives Matter movement and wore T-shirts bearing that slogan. Hamilton criticizes the lack of diversity in Formula One and has set up the Hamilton Commission with the Royal Academy of Engineering. The ultimate goal of this commission is increasing diversity in motorsports by engaging more young people of color in technology, engineering, science, and mathematics.

Lewis Hamilton Has No Plans of Retiring

The accomplished driver’s career goes on as he has not announced any retirement plans at this time. It’s quite possible that Hamilton may yet set new records for F1 in upcoming seasons. His other ventures include music, which the driver claims was a big passion of his since he was very young. F1 star also launched a clothing line in 2019, TOMMYXLEWIS, alongside designer Tommy Hilfiger.