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Sea Systems Group, Inc. (SEAS) is thrilled to have signed on to co-sponsor the MitiGator/Circle Track Gibson Motorsport’s #13S USAR Pro Cup 2009 Ford Fusion for the balance of the 2009 USAR Pro Cup Series season. The driver’s compartment of the 2009 Ford Fusion is fitted with a MitiGator seat cushioning system and the familiar Sea Systems Hi-Impact MitiGator logo is on the hood and quarter panels.
Gibson Motorsport’s MitiGator/Circle Track Ford Fusion
Twenty four year old John Gibson drives the #13S MitiGator/Circle Track Ford Fusion for Gibson Motorsports (http://johngibsonracing.com). John has been racing in the USAR Pro Cup Series (formerly the Hooters Pro Cup Series) since 2005. John is coming off back to back to back top 10 finishes in the last three series races and finished 8th at the South Boston, VA USAR Pro Cup 250 race.
The shock and vibration dampening features of the MitiGator gave Gibson an “incredible” ride during the South Boston 250 lap race on the .4 mile track. When transmitted to drivers, these forces can impair comfort, performance, and visual acuity and in extreme cases, even the ability to control the car. John said after the race “This is the first time in a long time that I can remember getting out of the car after the race and not being sore. I could have run another 250 laps with the MitiGator Technology in place.”
The following pictorial shows the MitiGator™ installed in the seat of the Ford Fusion’s interior.
The MitiGator™ Technology is an engineered cushioning system designed to protect people from hi-speed, hi-impact assaults and to allow them to continue to perform their jobs or enjoy their leisure time. The MitiGator™ uses patented air control technology working with 4,044 surfaces per square foot to dissipate energy before it is transmitted to the body and thus help alleviate problems. The MitiGator™ has been validated through intensive in-house testing as well as by independent testing by the U.S. Department of Defense and multiple defense contractors.
In addition to helping John win races, one of the goals of this partnership between SEAS and Gibson Motorsports is to design and develop a series of MitiGator products for various racing seats. This will reduce the customization and tweaking required to use the MitiGator System in other race cars in the future.
Testimonials
Rick McKinney and the staff of Sea Systems;
Thank you for the opportunity to test the Mitigator cushioning system. As a driver and a technical editor for Circle Track Magazine I come across a lot of products designed to make my life easier and more comfortable inside the cockpit of my car. The problem with these products is that the majority of them are designed to make the driver more comfortable, but the foam or material can’t withstand the type of impacts that are associated with our sport.
This is where Mitigator has the competition covered. When I had a chance to test out the product at South Boston, Virginia I had some skepticism. This skepticism was completely gone as soon as I took the car out on to the track. As you know, the race was 250 laps, and after most races my lower back and legs are always sore. At some races, I struggled to even stand up because of lower back pain. After using your product this was one of the first times I could remember where I didn't wake up the next day complaining of pain in my back and legs. In fact after the race I felt like I could run 250 more laps.
With all that being said, I will never install another seat into any cockpit that I drive without your Mitigator Cushioning System installed into the seat.
Thanks again,
John Gibson
Driver—Gibson Motorsports
Technical Editor—Circle Track Magazine
