INDIANAPOLIS, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
55th annual Louis
Schwitzer Award was presented to Terry Trammell, M.D., for his work on biomedical
engineering for INDYCAR® Driver Safety earlier today at
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Dr. Trammell's numerous
contributions have advanced motorsports safety and prevented driver
injuries. Utilizing a data driven approach, engineering principles
and medical expertise, his efforts have been recognized across
multiple motorsports safety organizations throughout the world.
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"We are proud to once again sponsor the Louis Schwitzer Award – a program that goes
beyond honoring the racers behind the wheels and instead highlights
the innovation and engineering excellence behind the scenes of this
world-class motorsport event," said Frédéric Lissalde, President
and CEO, BorgWarner Inc. "Just like INDYCAR, BorgWarner is
committed to maintaining and continuously improving our safety
culture and Dr. Trammell has made some impressive strides in
optimizing the vehicle safety for these drivers."
In addition to Dr. Trammell's renowned orthopedic abilities, his
undergraduate degree is in chemical engineering with a
specialization in biomedical engineering. From the early 1990s he
has worked to develop definitive data from racing crashes using the
latest technology. From the earliest accident data recorders to
later units like the new ADR4, Dr. Trammell has been integral to
their development. The resulting G-force database has been used to
continuously develop improved race car materials and design.
Presented by engineers to engineers, this annual award
memorializes the innovative spirit of Louis
Schwitzer, an automotive engineer and pioneer who won the
first automobile race at IMS in 1909. Each year the award is
presented to innovative engineers who have developed cutting-edge
concepts that improve competitive potential and focus on
advancements that increase the safety, performance or efficiency of
Indy 500 racecars. Award recipients receive $10,000 and their names added to the Louis Schwitzer Award trophy, which sits at the
IMS Museum.
Beyond sponsoring this engineer-focused award, BorgWarner
contributes to the excitement of the Indianapolis 500 in a variety of other ways.
Every year, the Indy 500 winner receives the honor of being
presented with the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy® and having
the likeness of their face sculpted and permanently affixed to the
trophy. Similarly, the victor will receive a BorgWarner
Championship Driver's Trophy® or "Baby Borg" – a miniature version of the
Borg-Warner Trophy – as their personal keepsake. The global product
leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions
for the vehicle market also is the Official Turbocharger Partner of
the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, supplying its EFR™ (Engineered for Racing)
turbochargers to boost the engines of racecars participating in the
Indianapolis 500. BorgWarner also
adds $20,000 each year to a rolling
jackpot intended for the next back-to-back winner of the Indy 500.
This year, Takuma Sato has his
chance at the prize money, which currently sits at $380,000.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable
mobility solutions for the vehicle market. Building on its original
equipment expertise, BorgWarner also brings market leading product
and service solutions to the global aftermarket. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 96 locations in 24 countries, the
company employs approximately 50,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
The Borg-Warner Trophy®, BorgWarner Championship
Driver's Trophy®, and BorgWarner Championship Team
Owner's Trophy® are trademarks of BorgWarner Inc.
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