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Former IHRA Pro Mod World Champion Dina Parisi shares her journey from professional figure skater to drag racer and advocates for prioritizing safety in motorsports.

• Dina discusses her unusual career path from Ice Capades figure skater to drag racer, noting surprising parallels between both performance careers
• Racing fans get direct access to drivers in drag racing, creating meaningful connections unlike other motorsports
• Dina emphasizes the importance of proactive safety measures, including proper protective gear regardless of rule requirements
• Critical safety equipment like neck protection, gloves, and proper helmets are non-negotiable regardless of your racing class
• "Fire burns at zero miles per hour" - accidents don't just happen at high speeds
• Common safety oversights include crews turning their backs to moving vehicles and excessive personnel on starting lines
• Junior racers need consistent safety education from parents and race organizers throughout the season
• Complacency is a major safety risk even for experienced racers
• Dina recommends walking the racetrack before races to familiarize yourself with exits and turnoffs
• Understanding proper fire suppression system preparation and chute packing is essential knowledge for all racers

Find Dina Parisi on social media: @DinaParisi or visit DinaParisiVentures.com to learn more about racing safety.

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