Convertibles at the Spring Track Day...

[Stephen06GT]

I saw a post somewhere (I'm old and I can't remember where it was) inquiring about convertibles at the spring track day. So I sent a question to Reon and here is his response:

Hey Stephen,

The track doesn't require roll cages for convertibles but the top will need to stay up while you're running the vehicle. As far as the drag strip goes, you would have to consult the NHRA rules. I believe 6-point Cages are required for vehicles quicker than 11.50. This is (of course) if we end up running the drag strip that day.

Cheers,
Reon

Also, helmets are required.

[Blackmare]

Thanks for following up Stephen.

[ZR]

All participants should have a helmet.

[tulowd]

passengers and drivers both!!

[ZR]

Vert with cage = top up as well.

[TheMustangShow]

Vert with cage = top up as well.

Why's that?

[b1lk1]

Most likely they don't want to be held liable for random debris flying in?

[ZR]

As said, anything loose blowing out or passenger reaching up through the cage to take pics etc.
While it's preferred, TMP had previously been loose about enforcing it on lapping days.
No downside to pushing forward with seemingly small things to improve safety.

[ZR]

Got a quick pm to my response.
Of course, purpose built "race car" without a fixed roof falls into an entirely different category.

[Stephen06GT]

Most likely they don't want to be held liable for random debris flying in?

Liability is always a concern. Some tracks make verts with no roll over protection sign an additional waiver of liability which clearly states the driver's awareness of no roll over protection. If I remember correctly, verts at Mustangs at Mosport are no longer allowed unless they have roll over protection.

[b1lk1]

You mean it is OK only for Tulowd, lol.

[tulowd]

You mean it is OK only for Tulowd, lol.

I don't know what you mean....lol

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg582/tulowd/TMP%20Spet%202014/10626419_10152663100510470_1015421900546677198_o_z ps91a4fd9e.jpg


Helmet/head room is brutal with the top up, even my midget self will likely push the roof up with the top of the helmet

[TheMustangShow]

Liability is always a concern. Some tracks make verts with no roll over protection sign an additional waiver of liability which clearly states the driver's awareness of no roll over protection. If I remember correctly, verts at Mustangs at Mosport are no longer allowed unless they have roll over protection.

Actuaries, Ins. Cos and Lawyers are fuckin' up the whole world....http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/autumn59/thumbsdown.gif (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/autumn59/media/thumbsdown.gif.html)

[Stephen06GT]

Actuaries, Ins. Cos and Lawyers are fuckin' up the whole world....http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/autumn59/thumbsdown.gif (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/autumn59/media/thumbsdown.gif.html)

I hear you. I always blame my old friend Jerry, he's an actuary.

[RedSN]

I thought it was to prevent sunburn? :shrug:

[tulowd]

that's what the helmet and gloves are for

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg582/tulowd/TMP%20Spet%202014/NarwahlnDadwahl_zps36cecf60.jpg

[shakin]

Yes, Stephen, thank you for getting some clarity on that. It was probably I that was wondering aloud about convertibles and track days. If so it came about from a post from someone about an event(s) at CTMP, but the TMP set up by Reon should be just perfect. It puts me one step further down the path of attending or participating in a track day.
Thanks, shakin

[Stephen06GT]

Yes, Stephen, thank you for getting some clarity on that. It was probably I that was wondering aloud about convertibles and track days. If so it came about from a post from someone about an event(s) at CTMP, but the TMP set up by Reon should be just perfect. It puts me one step further down the path of attending or participating in a track day.
Thanks, shakin

Excellent. You'll have a blast!!