Know 4 Punuk Functions In Wearpack MotoGP

Illustration of punuk di wearpack MotoGP (Photo: Motorsport)

YOGYAKARTA Race clothes or wearpacks worn by MotoGP riders are super complete protectors that can prevent fatal injuries when they crash at high speed. In addition, wearpacks are also equipped with the technology contained in them, precisely on the back of the head aka punuk. So, what is the function of punuk in MotoGP wearpacks?

Adapted from News Zing, the punuk present in the MotoGP wearpack was first introduced by Dr. John Hinds.

Wearpacks equipped with punuks were first used in super bikes racing events in the late 1990s. The function of giving this punuk is to reduce air drag when the rider drives his bike on a straight track.

Because it can suppress air barriers, the speed of the motorbike when driving straight will increase.

According to studies, punuk can also help reduce the effect of turbulence on the back of the helmet, as well as reduce the impact on the rider's wrist when the motor is traveling at high speed.

In addition to increasing speed and reducing the effect of turbulence, here are the functions of punuk in the MotoGP wearpack, as quoted by VOI from Kompas, Sunday, November 13, 2022.

The punuk in the MotoGP wearpack is equipped with advanced electronic devices, one of which is airbags.

Electronic devices built in racing clothing contain processors, sensors, and other components in charge of turning on airbags when the racer crashes.

The addition of airbags is deliberately done in order to protect the ribs and chest when the rider has an accident on the track.

At first, this airbag will appear outside the wearpack with a very visible appearance. However, now the airbag is integrated with the wearpack. When the racer has an accident, the shoulders, back, arms, and legs are seen to expand.

Another function of punuk in the MotoGP wearpack is to store driver data. Such as data when falling to other information from each rider's body.

Data information from the body of MotoGP racers stored include:

So that the data can be stored, the punuk is fitted with a memory card, so that wearpack manufacturers can take it. This data can be used to improve the product.

Not only that, there is also a Global Positioning System (GPS) device inside.

As is known, in one race, usually the riders will spend at least 20 turns or laps to determine the winner.

Well, so that drivers don't get dehydrated during the race, especially when the weather is hot, they need to drink water. The water is stored in the roof of the wearpack.

The water storage capacity in this fertilizer reaches 300 ml or the equivalent of canned drinks. Drivers can drink by being connected through a tube to a helmet and can be directly sucked in.

A study entitled Trauma and Motorcycle Drivers conducted by John D. hhins, Gareth Allen, and Craig G. Morris, concluded that the punuk in the waerpack is useful for aerodynamics. Therefore, don't be surprised if the punuk can also help reduce the effect of turbulence on the back of the helmet

That's the information about the function of the punuk in the MotoGP wearpack. Hopefully it will be useful!