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New Gen3 Steering Wheel Honors Petty, Boosts Safety

3/21/2025

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The Gen3 Supercars steering wheel showcases an orange stripe, paying tribute to NASCAR icon Richard Petty.
Max Papis, a former CART driver, established Max Papis Innovations (MPI) to enhance steering wheel safety after a crash.
The orange stripe represents Petty's challenges during the 1976 Daytona 500, highlighting the importance of control.
MPI manufactures steering wheels for multiple racing series and sponsors events such as the Trico Trans Am Series.

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Story summary

The Gen3 Supercars steering wheel showcases an orange stripe, paying tribute to NASCAR icon Richard Petty.
Max Papis, a former CART driver, established Max Papis Innovations (MPI) to enhance steering wheel safety after a crash.
The orange stripe represents Petty's challenges during the 1976 Daytona 500, highlighting the importance of control.
MPI manufactures steering wheels for multiple racing series and sponsors events such as the Trico Trans Am Series.