Herb,
I strongly agree. Rollbars/cages are a necessity if you are going to
approach or push the limits. Have seen several bars do their job while drag
racing. Remember, don't skimp on price. It only has to work once!
Jay
----- Original Message -----
From WFO Herb <froggi at cdsnet.net>
To: Spridgeteers <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 1:22 AM
Subject: WMS experience
> Fellow Spridgeteers,
>
> Flounders sharing his life threatening experience with us, and the cause
> there of, should be a wake up call to us all. Many of us already check
> our cars out before a race (of any type). But there's no guarantee
> something won't break.
>
> But how many actually have a roll bar in case we do get upside down? I
> think WMS would say that's what saved him. Our club requires a bar on
> ALL open cockpit cars. No exceptions! Apart from my Corvettes, I've
> had them in all my open cars. The TR8 is slated for one just as soon as
> I get it on the road. Not because I'll be racing it... but because I've
> been upside down twice and know that had it not been for the roll bar or
> cage, I may well not be here today.
>
> Even if you don't drive in competition or drive "spirited", it's money
> WELL spent! PERIOD
>
> WFO Herb
>
>
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