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Seat belts were actually a controversial topic among most drivers until the early 1960s in many forms of racing. The main argument against belts was the fear of being trapped in a fire. Most race cars had unprotected fuel tanks and most open wheel cars had tanks flanking the driver. Almost any serious crash resulted in a fuel fire. Many drivers prefered the risk of being thrown out of the car rather than being stuck in an inferno. Luckily, safety became a major focus in most racing beginning in the mid 1960s.
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