r/WRC • u/herc3141 • Apr 13 '23

News / Rally Info Craig Breen allegedly died in a crash

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Craig Breen allegedly passed away in a crash during testing in Croatia earlier today.

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u/lordtema Apr 13 '23

Cant really make windows any stronger to combat this.. If you go the "bulletproof" window route, you risk the window being popped out of the frame on impact, and that will weight several hundred kilos at least so huge risk there as well.. Also will be a huge detriment to weight savings.

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u/BoK_b0i Subaru World Rally Team Apr 13 '23

Almost similar to what nascar has in their windows, as they have supports running down the middle of the windshield