NASCAR, which focused much of its attention on the mechanized end of stock-car racing, now has keen interest in the human part of the equation. While the sanctioning body has always had a team of officials to measure car bodies and engine specs, it now has a medical liaison for each of its three major touring series. The original primary function of this medical staff, all registered nurses, was to transport records from event to event as Winston Cup, the Busch Series and Truck Series skipped around the country. The three nurses — Robin Morrisey (Cup), Denese Meeks (Busch) and Lance Davin (trucks) — were hired in February, 2002, and integrated into NASCAR’s regular at-track staff. Kevin Triplett, NASCAR’s managing director of business operations, oversees the program. Because of confidentiality concerns, the nurses are not allowed to speak to media.( Daytona Beach News Journal )(4-27-2003)
