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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Occidental Petroleum . Looking at options history for Occidental Petroleum OXY we detected 10 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 60% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $146,300 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $255,160. Predicted Price Range Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $55.0 for Occidental Petroleum over the last 3 months. Insights into Volume & Open Interest Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Occidental Petroleum's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Occidental Petroleum's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $55.0 over the preceding 30 days. Occidental Petroleum 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot Biggest Options Spotted: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume OXY CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $3.45 $3.35 $3.45 $50.00 $69.0K 9.7K 255 OXY PUT SWEEP BEARISH 09/19/25 $6.4 $6.25 $6.35 $55.00 $63.5K 1.0K 106 OXY CALL TRADE BEARISH 12/27/24 $2.75 $2.68 $2.69 $50.00 $53.8K 452 411 OXY CALL TRADE BEARISH 12/20/24 $0.49 $0.46 $0.47 $55.00 $47.0K 18.5K 2.3K OXY PUT SWEEP BEARISH 02/21/25 $4.5 $4.45 $4.5 $55.00 $31.0K 2.9K 73 About Occidental Petroleum Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proved reserves of nearly 4 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,234 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of roughly 50% oil and natural gas liquids and 50% natural gas. In light of the recent options history for Occidental Petroleum, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance. Present Market Standing of Occidental Petroleum With a trading volume of 4,452,147, the price of OXY is up by 0.61%, reaching $51.85. Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought. Next earnings report is scheduled for 82 days from now. What Analysts Are Saying About Occidental Petroleum Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $65.6. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Occidental Petroleum, which currently sits at a price target of $65. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Strong Buy rating for Occidental Petroleum, targeting a price of $78. * An analyst from Stephens & Co. has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Occidental Petroleum, which currently sits at a price target of $71. * An analyst from JP Morgan downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $56. * An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Occidental Petroleum, which currently sits at a price target of $58. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Occidental Petroleum options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.As Sally and Emily return home, their bond stronger than ever, they serve as an inspiration to us all. May we all learn from their experience and remember the importance of resilience, resourcefulness, and the enduring power of love and family in times of crisis.STATESVILLE, N.C. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kewaunee Scientific Corporation KEQU today announced results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2024 . Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Results: Sales during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 were $47,764,000 , a decrease of 5.3% compared to sales of $50,436,000 from the prior year's second quarter. Pre-tax earnings for the quarter were $3,931,000 compared to $4,845,000 for the prior year quarter, a decrease of 18.9%. Net earnings were $3,008,000 compared to net earnings of $2,732,000 for the prior year quarter. EBITDA 1 for the quarter was $4,883,000 compared to $5,662,000 for the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share was $1.01 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.93 in the prior year quarter. The Company's order backlog was at a historically high level of $184 .4 million on October 31, 2024 , as compared to $146 .3 million on October 31, 2023 , and $155 .6 million on April 30, 2024 . Domestic Segment - Domestic sales for the quarter were $36,409,000 , an increase of 6.5% from sales of $34,185,000 in the prior year quarter. Domestic segment net earnings was $4,524,000 compared to $3,054,000 in the prior year quarter. Domestic segment EBITDA was $6,838,000 compared to $5,230,000 for the prior year quarter. The increase in Domestic sales and earnings was primarily driven by higher product demand. International Segment - International sales for the quarter were $11,355,000 , a decrease of 30.1% from sales of $16,251,000 in the prior year quarter. International segment net earnings was $356,000 compared to $525,000 in the prior year quarter. International segment EBITDA was $592,000 compared to $1,635,000 for the prior year quarter. The decline in sales is attributable to customer construction site delays in India which pushed out the timing of deliveries. Corporate Segment – Corporate segment pre-tax net loss was $2,444,000 for the quarter, as compared to a pre-tax net loss of $1,243,000 in the prior year quarter. Corporate segment EBITDA for the quarter was ($2,547,000) compared to corporate segment EBITDA of ($1,203,000) for the prior year quarter. The change in EBITDA was primarily driven by an increase in professional service and other fees during the quarter related to the acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc., which closed on November 1, 2024 , and costs incurred related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) compliance readiness. Total cash on hand on October 31, 2024 was $29,664,000 , as compared to $25,938,000 on April 30, 2024 . Working capital was $59,965,000 , as compared to $52,144,000 at the end of the second quarter last year and $56,037,000 on April 30, 2024 . The Company had short-term debt of $805,000 as of October 31, 2024 , as compared to $3,099,000 on April 30, 2024 . Long-term debt was $28,047,000 on October 31, 2024 , as compared to $28,479,000 on April 30, 2024 . The building lease from the Company's December 2021 sale-leaseback transaction accounts for $27,782,000 of the long-term debt on October 31, 2024 and $28,133,000 of the long-term debt on April 30, 2024 . Long-term debt, net of the sale-leaseback transaction, was $265,000 on October 31, 2024 as compared to $346,000 on April 30, 2024 . The Company's debt-to-equity ratio on October 31, 2024 was 0.59-to-1, as compared to 0.70-to-1 on April 30, 2024. The Company's debt-to-equity ratio, net of the sale-leaseback transaction, on October 31, 2024 was 0.14-to-1, as compared to 0.20-to-1 on April 30, 2024 . "Our financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 was strong," said Thomas D. Hull III , Kewaunee's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Domestic segment operating performance improved compared to last year's second quarter as a result of higher product demand, highlighting our continued health and advantage in the market. As discussed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, customer construction site delays in India on multiple projects continue to impact our ability to ship products and deliver services, leading to a decrease in sales and earnings when compared to the prior year second quarter." "Looking ahead, our backlog remains very healthy, demonstrating the continued vitality and investment in the markets in which Kewaunee participates and the success both Kewaunee and our channel partners continue to achieve in the marketplace. The strength of Kewaunee's backlog positions the company well to deliver another strong year for our fiscal year." "Additionally, on November 1, 2024 , Kewaunee announced the acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc.," Hull continued. "Nu Aire is renowned for its manufacturing of robust containment solutions, such as biological safety cabinets, airflow products, and more, which serve a diverse range of industries. While not reflected in our second quarter fiscal year 2025 results, Nu Aire will be included going forward, beginning with our third quarter fiscal year 2025 results. It is worth noting the company incurred expenses related to the acquisition of $2.3 million in the current fiscal year, which are outlined in the attached exhibits." "The acquisition of Nu Aire presents a unique opportunity for Kewaunee to expand its capabilities, allowing the combined organization to better meet the diverse needs of end-users in laboratory furnishings and, through Nu Aire's established distribution partners, reach regions where Kewaunee has not previously had a presence. This move accelerates the Company's vision of becoming the market leader in the design and manufacturing of laboratory furniture and technical products essential for outfitting the laboratories of tomorrow." 1 EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the table below for a reconciliation of EBITDA and segment EBITDA to net earnings (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure. EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA Reconciliation (Unaudited) ($ in thousands) Quarter Ended October 31, 2023 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 3,054 $ 525 $ (847) $ 2,732 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 323 35 14 372 Interest Income — (205) (22) (227) Income Taxes 1,232 1,179 (396) 2,015 Depreciation and Amortization 621 101 48 770 EBITDA $ 5,230 $ 1,635 $ (1,203) $ 5,662 Quarter Ended October 31, 2024 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 4,524 $ 356 $ (1,872) $ 3,008 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 413 19 10 442 Interest Income — (133) (156) (289) Income Taxes 1,241 247 (572) 916 Depreciation and Amortization 660 103 43 806 EBITDA $ 6,838 $ 592 $ (2,547) $ 4,883 Professional & Other Fees — — 1,540 2 1,540 Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,838 $ 592 $ (1,007) $ 6,423 Year to Date October 31, 2023 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 5,765 $ 994 $ (1,553) $ 5,206 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 703 71 28 802 Interest Income — (418) (23) (441) Income Taxes 2,145 1,461 (694) 2,912 Depreciation and Amortization 1,195 197 96 1,488 EBITDA $ 9,808 $ 2,305 $ (2,146) $ 9,967 Year to Date October 31, 2024 Domestic International Corporate Consolidated Net Earnings (Loss) $ 7,395 $ 819 $ (3,013) $ 5,201 Add/(Less): Interest Expense 854 40 20 914 Interest Income — (307) (329) (636) Income Taxes 2,005 526 (1,423) 1,108 Depreciation and Amortization 1,322 210 89 1,621 EBITDA $ 11,576 $ 1,288 $ (4,656) $ 8,208 Professional & Other Fees — — 2,270 3 2,270 Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,576 $ 1,288 $ (2,386) $ 10,478 ______________________________ 2 Professional and other fees incurred during the three months ended October 31, 2024 related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc. ("Nu Aire"), which closed on November 1, 2024 3 Professional and other fees incurred during the six months ended October 31, 2024 related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire Adjusted Consolidated Statement of Operations Reconciliation (Unaudited) ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended October 31, As Reported 2024 Professional & Other Fees Adjusted 2024 2023 Net sales $ 47,764 $ — $ 47,764 $ 50,436 Cost of products sold 33,812 — 33,812 36,968 Gross profit 13,952 — 13,952 13,468 Operating expenses 9,518 1,216 4 8,302 8,359 Operating profit 4,434 1,216 5,650 5,109 Pension expense — — — (40) Other (expense) income, net (61) 324 5 263 148 Interest expense (442) — (442) (372) Profit before income taxes 3,931 1,540 5,471 4,845 Income tax expense 916 351 6 1,267 2,015 Net earnings 3,015 1,189 4,204 2,830 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest 7 — 7 98 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation $ 3,008 $ 1,189 $ 4,197 $ 2,732 Net earnings per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders Basic $ 1.05 $ 0.41 $ 1.46 $ 0.94 Diluted $ 1.01 $ 0.40 $ 1.41 $ 0.93 Six Months Ended October 31, As Reported 2024 Professional & Other Fees Adjusted 2024 2023 Net sales $ 96,157 $ — $ 96,157 $ 100,275 Cost of products sold 69,717 — 69,717 74,893 Gross profit 26,440 — 26,440 25,382 Operating expenses 19,431 1,946 7 17,485 16,465 Operating profit 7,009 1,946 8,955 8,917 Pension expense — — — (81) Other income, net 266 324 8 590 223 Interest expense (914) — (914) (802) Profit before income taxes 6,361 2,270 8,631 8,257 Income tax expense 1,108 518 9 1,626 2,912 Net earnings 5,253 1,752 7,005 5,345 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest 52 — 52 139 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation $ 5,201 $ 1,752 $ 6,953 $ 5,206 Net earnings per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders Basic $ 1.82 $ 0.61 $ 2.43 $ 1.81 Diluted $ 1.75 $ 0.59 $ 2.34 $ 1.79 ______________________________ 4 Professional fees incurred during the three months ended October 31, 2024 related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire 5 Cost incurred related to the early termination of the Company's Revolving Credit Facility 6 Estimated tax impact of professional and other fees incurred during the three months ended October 31, 2024 related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire 7 Professional fees incurred during the six months ended October 31, 2024 related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire 8 Cost incurred related to the early termination of the Company's Revolving Credit Facility 9 Estimated tax impact of professional and other fees incurred during the six months ended October 31, 2024 related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire About Non-GAAP Measures The Company includes non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share, in the information provided with this press release as supplemental information relating to its operating results. Adjusted net earnings represents GAAP net earnings adjusted for professional and other fees related to the acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc. and the corresponding tax impact. This financial information is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP-compliant financial information and may be different from the operating or non-GAAP financial information used by other companies. The Company believes that this presentation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share provides useful information to investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. EBITDA and Segment EBITDA are calculated as net earnings (loss), less interest expense and interest income, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are calculated as EBITDA or Segment EBITDA less the impact of the professional and other fees related to the Company's acquisition of Nu Aire, Inc., as discussed in more detail above. We believe EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA allow management and investors to compare our performance to other companies on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation and amortization or the professional fees not related to our core business incurred during the current period, which can vary significantly between companies depending upon many factors. EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not calculations based upon generally accepted accounting principles, and the method for calculating EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA can vary among companies. The amounts included in the EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA calculations, however, are derived from amounts included in the historical consolidated statements of operations. EBITDA, Segment EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Segment EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to net earnings (loss) or operating earnings (loss) as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of liquidity. About Nu Aire Founded in 1971 and based in Minneapolis , the Company is a leading manufacturer of equipment for a diverse range of laboratory and pharmacy environments. Nu Aire is the North American market share leader in biological safety cabinets and other airflow products and also offers a complete line of CO2 incubators, ultralow freezers, animal handling equipment, pharmacy compounding isolators, and parts and accessories. Nu Aire's equipment is required for safety and quality in every type of laboratory: life sciences research, clinical, hospital, biotech and pharmaceutical R&D, academia, food and beverage, industrial and more. Nu Aire's website is located at http://www.nuaire.com/ . About Kewaunee Scientific Founded in 1906, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products. The Company's products include steel and wood casework, fume hoods, adaptable modular systems, moveable workstations, stand-alone benches, biological safety cabinets, and epoxy resin work surfaces and sinks. The Company's corporate headquarters are located in Statesville, North Carolina . Sales offices are located in the United States , India , Saudi Arabia , and Singapore . Three manufacturing facilities are located in Statesville serving the domestic and international markets, and one manufacturing facility is located in Bangalore, India serving the local, Asian, and African markets. Kewaunee Scientific's website is located at http://www.kewaunee.com . This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company's future financial condition, results of operations, business operations and business prospects, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "predict," "believe" and similar words, expressions and variations of these words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could significantly impact results or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize the benefits anticipated as a result of the Nu Aire acquisition; competitive and general economic conditions, including disruptions from government mandates, both domestically and internationally, as well as supplier constraints and other supply disruptions; changes in customer demands; technological changes in our operations or in our industry; dependence on customers' required delivery schedules; risks related to fluctuations in the Company's operating results from quarter to quarter; risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; changes in raw materials and commodity costs; acts of terrorism, war, governmental action, and natural disasters and other Force Majeure events. The cautionary statements made pursuant to the Reform Act herein and elsewhere by us should not be construed as exhaustive. We cannot always predict what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Over time, our actual results, performance, or achievements will likely differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such difference might be significant and harmful to our stockholders' interest. Many important factors that could cause such a difference are described under the caption "Risk Factors," in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 , which you should review carefully, and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. These reports are available on our investor relations website at www.kewaunee.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov . These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. The Company assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) ($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended October 31, Six Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net sales $ 47,764 $ 50,436 $ 96,157 $ 100,275 Cost of products sold 33,812 36,968 69,717 74,893 Gross profit 13,952 13,468 26,440 25,382 Operating expenses 9,518 8,359 19,431 16,465 Operating profit 4,434 5,109 7,009 8,917 Pension expense — (40) — (81) Other (expense) income, net (61) 148 266 223 Interest expense (442) (372) (914) (802) Profit before income taxes 3,931 4,845 6,361 8,257 Income tax expense 916 2,015 1,108 2,912 Net earnings 3,015 2,830 5,253 5,345 Less: Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest 7 98 52 139 Net earnings attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation $ 3,008 $ 2,732 $ 5,201 $ 5,206 Net earnings per share attributable to Kewaunee Scientific Corporation stockholders Basic $ 1.05 $ 0.94 $ 1.82 $ 1.81 Diluted $ 1.01 $ 0.93 $ 1.75 $ 1.79 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Basic 2,872 2,903 2,861 2,882 Diluted 2,974 2,931 2,971 2,908 Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets ($ in thousands) October 31, 2024 April 30, 2024 (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,963 $ 23,267 Restricted cash 3,701 2,671 Receivables, less allowances 41,885 45,064 Inventories 18,659 20,679 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,228 5,136 Total Current Assets 96,436 96,817 Net Property, Plant and Equipment 16,990 17,649 Right of use assets 6,941 7,454 Deferred income taxes 8,305 7,401 Other assets 5,806 5,445 Total Assets $ 134,478 $ 134,766 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Short-term borrowings $ 805 $ 3,099 Current portion of lease obligations 2,221 2,234 Current portion of financing liability 750 713 Accounts payable 21,458 23,262 Other current liabilities 11,237 11,472 Total Current Liabilities 36,471 40,780 Long-term portion of lease obligations 5,191 5,669 Long-term portion of financing liability 27,032 27,420 Other non-current liabilities 5,127 4,688 Total Liabilities 73,821 78,557 Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Equity 59,328 54,760 Non-controlling interest 1,329 1,449 Total Stockholders' Equity 60,657 56,209 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 134,478 $ 134,766 Contact: Donald T. 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It’s been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver Robert Wickens. Six years after he was paralyzed in a violent wreck, Wickens will again be behind the wheel against some of the best drivers in North America. Wickens, from Guelph, Ont., was named the newest driver for DXDT Racing earlier this week, moving the 35-year-old up to IMSA GTD competition for 2025, the highest class on the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series. His promotion was made possible by a new hand control braking system created by Bosch Electronics, with help from GM Motorsports and Corvette Racing/Pratt Miller. “It’s not going to be easy but I wanted to get to the highest levels of motorsport again because, frankly, that’s where I was when I was injured,” said Wickens, who crashed at Pocono Raceway in 2018 during IndyCar’s ABC Supply 500. “But not only that, I want to prove to myself and other generations of people with disabilities that you can really do anything. “Maybe you’re having a hard time getting back to your place of work after a life-altering accident and — whatever your discipline, it doesn’t even have to be athletics — but I know it’s possible as long as you align yourself with a strong support system.” For Wickens, that’s been his wife Karli Wickens, his family and, in his professional life, organizations like Bosch and GM. Wickens’s crash left him with a thoracic spinal fracture, a neck fracture, tibia and fibula fractures to both legs, fractures in both hands, a fractured right forearm, a fractured elbow, four fractured ribs, a pulmonary contusion, and an indeterminate spinal injury that combined to make him a paraplegic. As he has slowly recovered some movement in his legs, Wickens has eased back into motor racing. He drove the parade lap of the 2019 Honda Indy Toronto, competed in the IndyCar iRacing Challenge during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and then in January 2022 it was announced he would drive in the Michelin Pilot Challenge for Bryan Herta Autosport. He and co-driver Mark Wilkins won twice in the Michelin Pilot Challenge’s TCR category with three podiums in 2022. In 2023 the pairing didn’t win, but they reached the podium seven times to earn the TCR championship. All of Wickens’s post-accident cars have been fitted with hand controls. Those conventional systems rely on paddles around the steering wheel that activate pneumatics that then press the foot pedals. Hand controls like that are acceptable for regular road vehicles and even lower levels of motorsports but in the highest classes, like IMSA GTD where cars top out at more than 280 kilometres, the lag between the driver toggling the paddle and the car responding is unacceptably slow. That’s where the Bosch electronic system comes in, with the controls linked directly to the car’s braking system, removing the pneumatics as an intermediary. “When you hit the brakes to slow the car down for each corner that was always a big challenge for me where (with) the Bosch electronic system, the latency is milliseconds not tenths of a second,” said Wickens. “It’s basically as accurate as I would be if I was an able-bodied driver wanting to apply the brake. “Honestly, it’s just better in every facet imaginable. It’s just been a true blessing.” Advances in physical rehabilitation from spinal cord injuries as well as the ongoing development of vehicle technology has made Wickens’s return to competitive motorsport possible. “I’m very fortunate in the timing of my paralysis and my career,” Wickens said Wednesday from Tampa, Fla. “If this was even a decade ago we’d be having a very different conversation today.” The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has four classes of vehicles: two sports prototype categories and two grand tourer classes. GTD is considered the highest of the four classes because each team must have at least a silver or bronze driver and more than one platinum-rated driver on a team is prohibited. “I want to win,” said Wickens. “I think the big thing for me on this journey back was I wanted to race again because I truly felt like I could still win. “I want to raise awareness for spinal cord injury and disability, not by just being a participant, but by being the guy. I want to win races, fight for podiums, win championships, every time I’m sitting in the car.” Wickens said he won’t just be a role model for people living with paralysis or other mobility disabilities, but the technology his car will employ in 2025 will likely become commercially available for use in road vehicles. “Motorsports and the automotive racing industry were founded to be a proving ground for everyday automotive vehicles,” he said. “From there you make road cars and road safety better. “Hopefully we can provide the technology and have regularly available components that can make any race car accessible for anyone that needs hand controls or any other form of disability.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Follow jchidleyhill.bsky.social on Bluesky. Advertisement Advertisement
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