Although nothing could possibly feel safer than strapping oneself behind a push rod V8 engine and traveling approximately 293 feet per second at speeds of about 200 miles per hour (according to CNN), injuries still occur in the wide world of automotive sports.

In case you or your redneck friend Bob (we all have one) have ever considered entering the Indy 500, or a soap box derby in your backyard, here are the most common injuries sustained in motorsports for your visual pleasure: