Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 21 to 26 of 26
  1. #21
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Posts
    3,204

    Default

    Unfortunately I just don't see it happening until I guy gets trapped because of the bodies. I feel there's enough room to open the interior around the driver so he'd have a way to get out.

  2. #22
    Join Date
    Sep 2020
    Posts
    1,480

    Default

    What kind of lap times do you think a modern SLM would register if they ran clockwise instead? 2-3 seconds slower? More?

  3. #23
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Batavia, OH
    Posts
    13,617

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by dirtcrazy4u View Post
    Unfortunately I just don't see it happening until I guy gets trapped because of the bodies. I feel there's enough room to open the interior around the driver so he'd have a way to get out.
    The seat and HANS is way more of an issue than the body. They actually have a higher roof than they used to. That helps.
    Modern Day Wedge Racing
    Florence -1

  4. #24
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh PA
    Posts
    8,461

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MasterSbilt_Racer View Post
    The seat and HANS is way more of an issue than the body. They actually have a higher roof than they used to. That helps.
    If they got the decks back down to 36” and flat they’d gave even more room.
    Follow me on Twitter: @JoshBayko

    Guerrilla Racing Junkies!

  5. #25
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Posts
    3,204

    Default

    MastersBuilt, I agree with these high sided head restraints the seats do pose a problem. As for the Hans device wonce you get the belts off them you pretty much have freedom of movement. The bodies and interiors keep a driver limited to a small window for an escape route. Aero is a huge problem in many different classes today if a driver has to get out quickly.

    If you watch any NHRA funny cars they have those roof panels that open. Why the late model and NE modifieds don't use one is beyond me.

  6. #26
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh PA
    Posts
    8,461

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by dirtcrazy4u View Post
    MastersBuilt, I agree with these high sided head restraints the seats do pose a problem. As for the Hans device wonce you get the belts off them you pretty much have freedom of movement. The bodies and interiors keep a driver limited to a small window for an escape route. Aero is a huge problem in many different classes today if a driver has to get out quickly.

    If you watch any NHRA funny cars they have those roof panels that open. Why the late model and NE modifieds don't use one is beyond me.
    Big block mods have bars that brace the top of the cage. A flap would be useless.
    Follow me on Twitter: @JoshBayko

    Guerrilla Racing Junkies!

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:46 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.0
Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.