In auto racing, catch fences and barriers are ever more robust and spectators placed further from the action in an attempt to isolate them from the crash energy.
WestHawk
I was not really referring to aircraft safety and driver protection as other than improved ejection systems in aircraft driver or pilot safety is different re aircraft and race cars.
My real point here is that as a result of this crash I am sure the course and procedures will be looked at and no doubt the spectators will be pushed ever further back from the action.
People go to any racing to see the action (and in cars the crashes) The closer you are the more exciting.
I no longer go to watch car racing partly as I was never a good spectator preferring to partake.
Back in my car racing days you could stand within feet of the track with only an armco Barrier seperating you.
The last race I spectated at about 5 years ago the spectators were so far back from the action there was no thrill factor only distant colours flashing by.
Sadly I think the same will happen with air racing
Pace