Help!!!

[Mod46Will]

Needing ideas or individuals that can give me information or knows someone that can do it. I lost my right leg just above the knee, I'm needing help with modifying my throttle or brake so that I can return to racing. I haven't been successful in finding information or anyone that can do this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[TheJet-09]

Nothing specific but around 2000 I saw a guy at Speedweeks racing a mini-sprint. He appeared to be a paraplegic so he had handlebars instead of a steering wheel and used the throttle grip and hand brake like a motorcycle. I was concerned how he would get out in a wreck/fire, but maybe that's why he raced the open wheel stuff. Assuming you have use of your left leg is a big plus. Good luck with whatever you figure out and don't give up!

[Mod46Will]

Thanks for responding, I'm hoping to find something that will work.

[Mad Jack]

You could try contacting Kevin Sloan, Not sure if he is still racing his Modified or not but I know he has a setup like you are looking for?? He raced at Lake Side Speedway and is on you tube. http://www.inthepits.net/NEWITP/?p=1509 Jack

[2old4this]

How about a thumb throttle from 4wheeler mounted to steering wheel..

[rakracing]

years ago we had a Honda odyssey atv , it used a butterfly type steering wheel with finger throttle and brake , with a quickner on the steering could use one with a cable throttle and use left leg for braking

[over4T]

Contact Billy Simkins at Bakersfield Tuff Magazine on Facebook, if you do FB. His late father, Dan Simkins was a west coast legend with 10 championships at Santa Maria Speedway alone. A few were after he lost a leg to cancer and they adapted their car to suit his situation. Billy still races successfully and I'm sure he could help you. Good luck.

[Punisher88]

Contact Mark Dowdy on Facebook. He is paralyzed waist down I believe and racessation late models weekly.

[Mod46Will]

Thanks so much guys for all the leads, I'll talk with these gentlemen and see where to go from there. I'll keep everyone updated. Again thank you to everyone.

[fastford]

you are right about mark punisher, he comes to TST every now and then. i think he was running a killer chassis last and they modified it for him to get in and out,

[Krooser]

Just shows some guys never lose that drive to drive...

[Lizardracing]

Nor should it in my opinion