Dean Sicking

Dean Sicking
Dean Sicking
Born	October 15, 1957 (age 67); Muenster, Texas, U.S[citation needed]
Alma mater	Texas A&M University
Known for	Invention of the SAFER barrier, the first energy absorbing guardrail terminal, and other highway and racing safety advancements
Awards	National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2005); Pioneering and Innovation Award from Autosport Awards (2004); Ken Stonex Award (2011); National Academy of Inventors Charter Fellow (2012) NASCAR Hall of Fame Landmark Award (2025)

Dean L. Sicking (born October 15, 1957) is an American inventor and safety researcher.

Dean Sicking
Born	(1957-10-15) October 15, 1957 (age 67) Muenster, Texas, U.S^{[citation needed]}
Alma mater	Texas A&M University
Known for	Invention of the SAFER barrier, the first energy absorbing guardrail terminal, and other highway and racing safety advancements
Awards	National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2005) Pioneering and Innovation Award from Autosport Awards (2004) Ken Stonex Award (2011) National Academy of Inventors Charter Fellow (2012) NASCAR Hall of Fame Landmark Award (2025)