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Formula USA is considering buying 2000 linear feet of a built-to-order modified version of Alpina Super Defender impact-absorbing modules for use at dirt tracks during the 2002 racing season.

Alpina Super Defender modules are non-inflatable, and use foam and an inner chamber at ambient air pressure to absorb energy.

The modules would be connected to form a free-standing impact-absorbing wall and would be positioned several feet inside the perimeter wall on half-mile tracks. The modules would positioned against the perimeter wall on straightaway sections exiting the corners.

If all goes according to plan, the 2000 feet of Alpina modules would be transported to F-USA dirt track races using two semi-trucks already owned by Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports, which owns F-USA.