James Rogerson writes:
> We don't need a definitive Solo2 cage rule that follows any road race or
drag specifications.
> Here's why:
> We don't need mandatory roll over protection.
I assume you only mean stock classes, I have seen rollovers in prep/mod open
cars. I have seen rollovers in stock/sp too, but they were low enough speed
that there was really no problem (other that a slightly crushed roof, etc.)
> We can't change seats in stock to accomplish driver's head clearance
specifications.
> There is no class reciprocation allowance to run a Solo2 compliant car in
the corresponding road race class.
Club racing, true, but Solo I does allow Solo II cars (with appropriate
safety equip). But if you really want to race your "street"
car on a track, many parts of the country have non-SCCA organizations that
allow it with no safety requirement beyond a helmet and cotton clothing. I
compete with one of those club (in addition to Solo 1 and 2) but would
personally never do it without at least a bar (our car has a full cage and I
wear the full nomex gear). The group I do it with has both time trial
(limited passing, no "racing", like Solo 1) and racing groups.
Rick Brown
FP/GT2 240Z
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