185. Engineering FIA Approved Seats, OEM Programs, And Drag Racing w/ David Black

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