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What’s up, everybody! Here are JETLAG RADIO 405 & BENKYO RADIO 405.

I’d like to address a topic for the racing community. There is a minority of people who think they do not need to wear a seat belt, because of the freak accident of our beloved friend Paul Walker, when he died in his Porsche due to a defective seat belt. First of all, that is an isolated incident. In most cases, a seatbelt saves your life.

According to NSC Injury Facts, since 1975, seat belts are estimated to have saved 374,276 lives, with 14,955 in 2017 alone.

Just because you support seat belts does not mean you hate Paul Walker, in fact, you are promoting safe driving. His brothers currently wear seatbelts when they drive. Wear a seat belt. It will save your life. It saved mine. Remember the golden rule, whether driving a few blocks or any type of distance, you should ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. Do it for yourself, and your loved ones. I thank you in advance.

Until Next Time!