Wilson, like Wheldon, became enormously popular in the U.S. The tallest driver in IndyCar, Wilson was called "the Gentle Giant," and was known for his work raising awareness about dyslexia, a learning disorder that was diagnosed in him when he was 13.
Even very tall drivers have plenty of room.
The front seats add a cushion-length adjuster, a boon to taller drivers.
High and close to the head, they should help prevent whiplash injuries even for tall drivers.
The seats are wide and offer plenty of thigh support for tall drivers.
While perhaps empowering for short people, the position may strike taller drivers as an odd affectation, like platform shoes.
Controls on the dashboard move the pedals closer to the driver -- or forward, for taller drivers -- by up to about three inches.
But the seat position and backrest are fixed, which has made getting comfortable in a Model T a perennial challenge for many taller drivers.
PERHAPS CATS FIND THEM COZY -- Consumer Reports released lists of the most uncomfortable cars and trucks for tall drivers and for short ones.
The immense Ford Excursion, which weighs as much as three small cars and is so big that it allows tall drivers to look in the windows of school buses, already uses a rubber air deflector, located below and behind the front bumper, that is made from scrap tires.
