The Buzz: August 6, 2001

August 6, 2001
10:32 AM EDT (1432 GMT)

The Buzz has learned that the "Humpy Bumper" may begin actual car crash testing in the next week or two.

Developed by Paul Lew of Lew Composites of Las Vegas and being promoted along by H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler of Lowe's Motor Speedway, the bumper made of carbon fiber is designed to absorb frontal impact. Testing on a computer has already been done, but this will be the first time it is actually attached to a race car where it will be propelled against a wall.

Once that test is completed, another one may be conducted at Lowe's Motor Speedway soon after.