Adaptive Car Technology Allows Driving with Motion Sensors and Straw-Powered Acceleration
DENVER, Colo. (Oct. 2, 2018) – Falci Adaptive Motorsports, DireenTech, and Furniture Row have combined efforts to allow people with physical disabilities and paralysis the opportunity to gain independence through the ability to drive a NASCAR Cup race car with key modifications. An event will be held at Dover International Speedway on the morning of Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 9 a.m. ET to demonstrate these modifications.
A select group of spinal cord-injured individuals will ride along with NASCAR driver, Regan Smith, and will be given the chance to drive the specially equipped NASCAR car. This year’s adaptive car is equipped with special technology using motion sensors in the helmet for steering in addition to straw-powered acceleration and braking.
“Anybody at any level of injury can ride or drive if they wanted too,” Dr. Scott Falci, Founder of Falci Adaptive Motorsports, said during testing of the newly built modified, No. 78 Toyota Camry last month.
Last year’s event at Dover International Speedway was a success offering rides to paraplegic individuals. Adaptive hand controls gave wheel chair-bound drivers the ability to take a few laps around the one-mile track.
About Falci Adaptive Motorsports
Falci Adaptive Motorsports is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing adaptive motorsports for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Scott Falci, lead neurosurgeon at Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, started Falci Adaptive Motorsports with the intentions of reintroducing independence to people with neuromotor disabilities.
About Furniture Row Companies
The specialty stores of Furniture Row and Denver Mattress provide home furnishings, mattresses, and linens all at one convenient location. Family-owned and operated with more than 330 stores in thirty states, Furniture row is one of America’s largest furniture and bedding retailers. Real Furniture. Real Value.® Visit www.FurnitureRow.com.
