In 2013, professional racing driver Sean Edwards was tragically killed at a race circuit in Eastern Australia. His death may have been avoided had more staunch safety procedures been followed. The foundation that now bears his name is working to prevent such consequences by lobbying for, implementing and promoting a number of essential driver and track safety initiatives, as well as a change in general attitudes.

Established by Sean's mother, the foundation aims to implement initiatives that educate drivers about safety within their sport. While the quest for better safety standards in terms of technology and procedure continues, the determining factor remains the same as it has for a century: the human behind the wheel.

Sean was stringent on the subject of driver safety when coaching, but he still paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is the re-setting of drivers’ attitudes towards their racing and coaching that now motivates the foundation in its campaign for greater appreciation of personal safety and responsibility. The Sean Edwards foundation initiatives are being developed for educational programs for children, circuit testing and training and awareness raising projects.