Bill Simpson, who has developed some of the most innovative safety equipment in racing, has teamed with DuPont to bring Kapton, a safety substance used in the exploration of space, into motorsports. When Kapton is used in a driver’s uniform, protection from heat and fire can be increased by 50 percent, Simpson said. Another Kapton-based product in development for racing is paint for use under the hood of a car to protect the engine. Both products should be available to the public within a year( That’s Racin’ Jim Utter )
