Steve Peterson (racing executive)
- Steve Peterson (racing executive)
Steve Peterson (1950 - July 15, 2008) was an American technical director for NASCAR. He joined NASCAR in 1995 and worked with them up until his death. During his time he worked as a technical director and a safety adviser. He led to the improvement of safety barriers, neck and head restraints as well as seatbelts.
In 1982 he worked as crew chief for driver Mark Martin. [ [http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ap-obit-nascar-peterson&prov=ap&type=lgns NASCAR technical director Peterson dies at 58] "YAHOO! Sports"] In 2006 he was awarded Society of Automotive Engineers Motorsports Achievement Award.
Peterson died of natural causes at his home in Concord, North Carolina. [ [http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/headlines/cup/07/15/speterson.death/index.html NASCAR technical director Peterson, 58, dies at home] "NASCAR.Com"] The "NASCAR Confidential" episode on "Race Control" for the 2008 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC that aired on Speed TV on July 20, 2008 was dedicated in his memory. A moment of silence was given for Peterson prior to the start of the 2008 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27.
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