Randy LaJoie announced the launch of his Safer Racer Tour Saturday at Atlanta. The Tour will visit short tracks all over the country to educate racers on the importance of safety. Only an estimated 30 percent of short-track race cars are up to safety standards. According to LaJoie, getting the safety features in the cars is an uphill battle. Cost issues as well as negative attitudes are a huge obstacle. Lajoie hopes to work with drivers, track promoters and even chassis builders to get the word out. I want to educate these guys, LaJoie said. The rest of the industry doesnt know what the top three divisions know. Some people just dont know what could happen to them. LaJoie is a two-time NASCAR Busch Series Champion. His company, the Joie of Seating, has revolutionized the drivers seat and is rapidly becoming the leading seat provider for drivers of all ages.(Atlanta Motors Speedway PR)(3-17-2007)
