Abstract: A safety shield for insertion between the engine and transmission of a racing car or vehicle adapted for racing to protect the occupants, engine and transmission by interrupting or deflecting flexplate wheel fragments or debris in case of failure due to high engine speed. The safety shield is formed from a metal plate which has a centrally located, cup-shaped depression and a circular opening for the engine shaft. The depression includes a cylindrical wall portion and terminates in an inwardly directed flange portion. The depth of the depression is configured to encircle the flexplate wheel and its associated ring gear, so that in case of fragmentation, all wheel or gear fragments will be contained within the shield.