185. Engineering FIA Approved Seats, OEM Programs, And Drag Racing w/ David Black
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Show Notes
David Black of Racetech joins us to share the origin story of Racetech, the depth of engineering and testing that goes into their seats, and of course discusses the newest addition designed for drag racers.
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - David Black's Background and Racetech's Origins
02:04 - Racetech's Global Expansion and New Drag Racing Seat
07:15 - From Motorbikes to Rallying: A Motorsport Journey
12:00 - Seat Safety Testing Design Philosophy and FIA Standards
17:05 - Working with OEMs: From Dodge to Porsche and Toyota
24:27 - Handcrafted Manufacturing and Carbon Fiber Techniques
30:32 - David Black's Role: Engineering, Relationships, and Drive
39:53 - Entering the Drag Racing Market with a Lightweight Seat
48:52 - New Zealand's Racing Culture
59:40 - The Challenge of Promoting Proactive Safety
01:02:23 - Influences and Respect for Industry Pioneers