RIP Bill Simpson

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

How many motorsport participants lived through accidents because of Simpson products?

Hell of a great legacy.

javadog · 12-16-2019, 02:57 PM

Agreed. He made a hell of a contribution to motorsports worldwide.

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

R.I.P. and thank you for your contributions to Motorsports.

sugarwood · sugarwood's Garage

herr_oberst · 12-16-2019, 05:27 PM

Lest we forget, Bill Simpson was vilified after Dale Earnhardts death, forced to step down from his own company.

And instead of retiring with his millions, he started a second safety equipment company. Made another fortune!

RIP, Bill Simpson. We need more of your stripe today now more than ever!!!

chapo · 12-16-2019, 05:40 PM

NASCAR hung him high after Earnhardt's crash. Then we find out loos, improperly installed belts etc. I used to wear mine loose, nothings going to happen, now I cinch them up and wear a HANS.

chapo · 12-16-2019, 05:41 PM

And I have A Simpson helmet.

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

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Originally Posted by chapo

And I have A Simpson helmet.

I also still have my old Simpson helmet, belts and an Impact helmet.

Noah930 · Noah930's Garage

Perhaps the biggest individual name in motorsports safety. RIP Bill Simpson.

Skytrooper · Skytrooper's Garage

RIP Bill
I had quite a bit of your equipment when I was racing.

Always snug up your harness, loose belts will cause a lot of harm....ask me how I know...

David · David's Garage

Sad that he was a scapegoat for Earnhardt's death which lead to him leaving his own company. RIP.

I just bought my first Simpson helmet last year. I'd never even tried one on before so I was pleasantly surprised at how well it fit my head.