NASCAR: No to Humpy Bumper…at this point: The energy-absorbing bumper nicknamed the “Humpy Bumper” is not close to being approved for use in NASCAR because of inadequate testing and concerns about the material used in its construction, NASCAR officials said Wednesday. “The data that is available and testing that has been done do not allow us to draw any conclusions that are meaningful because of speed at which the tests have been done will not allow us to,” said George Pyne, NASCAR senior vice president.(more at That’s Racin’)(10-18-2001)
