Anyone who has watched a championship stock-car race–and there are plenty of you out there, given the fact that it's reportedly the fastest-growing U.S. spectator sport–realize at a glance that this is a risky business. But while you don't see insurance underwriters, agents or adjusters among the frantic pit crews, their contributions to risk management, coverage and claims make them as critical a part of the team as the most dedicated grease monkey, players in this niche market contend.

With racers, support personnel and spectators exposed to vehicles weighing 3,400 pounds, going as fast as 200 miles-per-hour on tracks of various sizes and shapes every weekend for most of the year, there are plenty of exposures facing this action-packed industry–on and off the track.

Taking on these risks are a group of highly experienced risk managers, insurance brokers, underwriters and claims representatives. They provide constantly improving safety standards for the drivers and team members, as well as measures to protect participants and fans.

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