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Racing has a rich history throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Have you ever thought about what it takes to keep everyone safe from a 3,400-pound car traveling 150 mph? How do you respond when a sewer line break floods a grandstand? Join us for a fun, lively discussion of lessons that can be applied to all of the safety and health community. You’ll walk away with a new perspective, and lessons that can be applied to your own programs and training.

Lee Watson is the EHS Training Manager for Virginia Tech Environmental Health & Safety. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, he spent 10 years with NASCAR in a variety of roles focused on safety, emergency response, and training. During his tenure, his team helped take NASCAR from a very challenging position to a worldwide leader in motorsports safety. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Liberty University, and Radford University at Carilion, Lee has been a practicing paramedic for over 33 years. He is a frequent speaker at state and national events on complex topics such as ethics, high-energy trauma, safety, and training.