[tom97ss]

Just something i was thinking about on way into work this am.....

At local Dragstrips, they require cages and other saftey features for sub 11 (?) second cars. Based on some of the postings and my own experience (70mph spin into a gravel trap 2 feet short of the tire wall) Do you guys think at some point (unfortunatly maybe when someone gets killed) there will be restrictions placed on street cars as far as saftey equipment,speed..etc... and not just separate groups based on experience? I'm afraid of a kid (nothing personal, i'll be the first to admit to be young and dumb and fearless at one point (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) ) or any body with litttle or no experience in a 300+ hp car really wiping out good in a street belted no roll caged car.....

Just a random thought :leaving:

[AllZWay]

While I can certainly see the wanting safety equipment.... ultimately it comes down to the driver to feel the need for such equipment.

I currently do not have a roll bar... would like one...just have not done so yet.

However, I do not necessarily feel un-safe without it. I also think certain track are less forgiving than others and may necessitate the equipment sooner for some drivers.

SCCA has always taken a hard stance on safety items and it has really hurt their recruitment of up and coming drivers. It has always been Too cost prohibitive to see if you have what it takes to race.

However, DE's have been the lead in to many open wheel racers and if some of those folks had been forced to have extreme safety equipment just to test the waters of road racing... I doubt many would have taken the leap from spectator to racer. JMHO

I see it almost as a natural progression.... as you get faster, saftey starts to creep in to your conscience more and more.