Skip, The canopy idea was not mine. I have heard it before from someone
and can not remember who. I'm not sure how good a hans device would work
in a streamliner or lakester where the driver is in a lay down position.
My chin is on my chest when I'm sitting in the liner. I was looking at
the way the Indy car guys ( oops, sorry Danika ) sit in the car and then
the side of helmet pads are put in. Now this should not be a problem
getting out of the car because they slide out with the drivers helmet. I
found a company that makes foam in every density you can imagine. From
sponge to rock hard. Doug Odom in big ditch
Skip Higginbotham wrote:
> Wes,
> Your first suggestion sounds good but is one more thing that the
> driver has to remove to exit the cockpit....I would tend to vote
> against it for that reason.
> On the cage issue and the 4" limit.....make it 2" and make it include
> the driver's torso as well as his/her head.....then nothing can
> move.....much. Any reduced acceleration distance will help reduce
> injuries. Doug's canopy idea is a good idea....I may do it this year.
> Got to be careful of chassis vibration getting to the driver's helmet
> tho.
> Skip
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