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Making a Difference: Pole Position Fights Against Drunk Driving at Public Service Event
It’s one thing to be told not to drink and drive. We’ve all read the statistics, heard the warning signs and may even know people who have been affected by drunk driving accidents, but how many of us have seen what a few drinks does to response times behind the wheel?
Pole Position Raceway recently showed us how a night on the town can lead to dangerous side effects. In partnership with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) and Sudden Impact Auto Body, Pole Position held its DUI Public Service Message event on March 17, at their indoor kart track. The event was designed to graphically illustrate the effects of drinking and driving to bring awareness to the dangers behind mixing alcohol with operating machinery. During the event, on a track closed to the public, two volunteers were timed in 10-minute races while consuming alcohol in between each race. The women were then intermittently tested for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) by NHP and laps were timed by NHP. “This event meant a lot to us because it allowed us to demonstrate the dangers and ramifications of drinking and driving,” said Brad Mark, C.O.O. of Pole Position Raceway. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with other great organizations who want to make our community a better and safer place to live.”
Results of the test showed impaired judgment in the volunteers after just one alcoholic beverage, and a significant slow in response times as the experiment continued. For more information on Pole Position Raceway visit www.polepositionraceway.com. For information on Nevada Highway Patrol visit nhp.nv.gov and for information on Sudden Impact Auto Body visit www.suddenimpactauto.com.
