Safety on track: Club Sport vs "normal"
08-02-2017, 12:00 AM
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Let's keep in mind that the factory safety system in these cars, with the 3-pt belts, airbags, etc. (a) is constrained by needs of comfort and convenience for street use (helmets, 6-pts, etc. aren't practicable for the street) and (b) isn't generally designed and tested for crashes at track speeds.
I think the factory safety system is decent, and it wouldn't be stupid to track the car with just the factory safety system, but I'm doubtful that it's as safe as 6-pts, head/neck restraint, helmets, etc.
Good discussion here on aviation crash safety system which largely applies to our topic:
http://www.aero-constructeurs-amateu...vability-1.pdf
I think the factory safety system is decent, and it wouldn't be stupid to track the car with just the factory safety system, but I'm doubtful that it's as safe as 6-pts, head/neck restraint, helmets, etc.
Good discussion here on aviation crash safety system which largely applies to our topic:
http://www.aero-constructeurs-amateu...vability-1.pdf
08-02-2017, 01:07 AM
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I'm an idiot... Please educate me, but my understanding is that a Hans device is likely the most important safety thing one needs on a track. The few fatalities I've heard about, could have potentially been prevented by the Hans device. I do not have it, but seriously considering to get one.
