Why windows down?
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I've noticed that PCA and most groups require the side windows to be open while on track. At PSDS, they run with the windows closed.
What is the purpose of keeping the windows open?
Is it so there is less glass that could shatter and become road hazard after an accident?
Is it to permit the driver to escape through the window if the door mechanism becomes damaged?
Curious especially since PSDS keeps the windows closed.
What is the purpose of keeping the windows open?
Is it so there is less glass that could shatter and become road hazard after an accident?
Is it to permit the driver to escape through the window if the door mechanism becomes damaged?
Curious especially since PSDS keeps the windows closed.
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really only reason is for point bys and so the corner workers can see you.
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They require it for instructors or any right seat passenger in my reason. I always figured it was in case your helmet got too close to the glass (ie so it wouldn't get broken). You have to roll the window down at AX in my region as well.
I did an MB club event last week when it was pouring rain and they let us keep up the glass to keep the rain out since there was minimal passing. In this case they needed a ruling from the track (summit point).
I did an MB club event last week when it was pouring rain and they let us keep up the glass to keep the rain out since there was minimal passing. In this case they needed a ruling from the track (summit point).
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The reason Most DE's require the window to be down is to allow an unconscious driver to be extracted by the corner workers if the door won't open after a crash. Typically, window down for each occupied seat.
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As said above - my understanding it's for safety reasons just in case in an accident the door cannot be opened. A side benefit is clearer point bys - but safety is the primary reason.
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I am not sure the safety argument makes a whole lot of sense.
In my book, it is more safe to have all limbs inside the car at all times, and windows up facilitates that situation.
If someone on the track can't use turn signals properly for point by, then they shouldn't be on the track... that's safety!
I am not sure the safety argument makes a whole lot of sense.
In my book, it is more safe to have all limbs inside the car at all times, and windows up facilitates that situation.
If someone on the track can't use turn signals properly for point by, then they shouldn't be on the track... that's safety!
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Just yesterday (actually), while racing at Lime Rock, there was a car on track with its turn signal on, (the driver obviously didn't realize it and inside a race car unless you see the indicator light, you won't know it's on), but I'm sure he wasn't inviting me to pass on the right. A rare occurrence, but obviously not the way to signal a pass on a race track.
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Windows down is for emergency access to the occupants. Period.
One stupid [IMHO] restriction by many DE operations is to ban the use of window nets in race-prepared cars in the name of making point-bys more obvious. Now THAT makes no sense. Its easy to give a clear and visible point with most nets in place.
One stupid [IMHO] restriction by many DE operations is to ban the use of window nets in race-prepared cars in the name of making point-bys more obvious. Now THAT makes no sense. Its easy to give a clear and visible point with most nets in place.
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It can be made to work, but why? We don't use turn signals unless it is closed, no window car like when a member brings out a 956 or a 962.