He’s one of the first people to arrive at any emergency during a NASCAR race, and NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty caught up with Dr. Ryan Stanton as construction continued on the street course in Chicago.
“We're dealing with 3,600 pound cars. And so these barriers are very heavy on their own, but we actually build strength by connecting them all together,” Stanton said.
“The construction of the fences and how everything links together, it’s all designed to keep the vehicles on the track and away from fans to keep them safe,” said Dr. Derek Robinson, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, a sponsor of the Chicago Street Course.
“That's going to come in serve as our infield care center, also supported by local fire, EMS, as well as local hospital staff,” Stanton said.Number one: the tight turns on the Chicago Street Course.
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