What is a concussion? Why does it matter in motorsports?

Plain and simple, a concussion is a brain injury. A concussion affects the way your brain functions at the cellular level. It can affect your ability to pay attention, make timely decisions, and identify hazards, among other symptoms. In a racing environment, drivers especially need to be able to pay attention so that they can identify hazards like a car spinning in front of them and then make split second decisions to avoid that car. If they can’t, drivers could be a danger to themselves, as well as other drivers on the track with them.

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The Good News

The majority of people with concussions recover within two weeks!