Safety at High Speed - open road WOT
07-27-2010, 11:26 PM
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Safety at High Speed - open road WOT aside from sticky tires & shocks to keep them on the road I was wondering what mods would make the most sense for safety at speeds between 160-175MPH. This would be for road racing on clear track with no other cars. Do roll cages help at this speed, if so how much? Thanks in advance for your much appreciated input.
07-29-2010, 09:04 PM
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I would think a roll cage would be a given at those speeds. It's about your only chance of surviving any kind of wreck. Helmet and HANS device wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Is this sanctioned racing? If so, they'll have safety rules in place. If not, find a similar type of sanctioned racing and consider adopting their safety rules.
The Silver State Classic runs wide open racing on public highways - legally.
Their safety classes are:
* Touring Class (Speed classes: 95, 100, 105, 110 mph)
Stock street cars with regular 3-point seatbelts may be run in this class. A hand held fire extinguisher must be fitted, while gloves and Snell approved motorsports helmets must be worn by drivers and navigators. First-time drivers must run in this class unless they have appropriate motorsports experience. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
Grand Sport car showing rollbar
* Grand Touring Class (Speed classes: 115, 120, 125 mph)
In addition to a handheld fire extinguisher, gloves and Snell helmets, the car must be fitted with 5-point or 6-point harnesses and (from 2007) window nets or arm restraints for the driver and navigator (if present). Open cars must have a rollbar fitted. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 140 mph (230 km/h).
* Grand Sport Class (Speed classes: 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 mph)
In addition to the above equipment, all cars must be fitted with a rollbar or equivalent roll-over protection. Drivers and navigators must wear fireproof racing suits. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 165 mph (266 km/h).
* Super Sport Class (Speed classes: 160, 170, 180 mph, and Unlimited)
In this class, specialist race cars are necessary. A full roll cage, fuel cell and onboard plumbed fire extinguisher are required. Cars in the 160 and 170 mph (260 and 270 km/h) speed classes may not exceed the Tech Speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) at any time. Cars in the 180 mph (290 km/h) and Unlimited classes have no specified maximum speed.
Looks like you'd be in the Super Sport Class unless you're willing to limit yourself to 165 mph.
Is this sanctioned racing? If so, they'll have safety rules in place. If not, find a similar type of sanctioned racing and consider adopting their safety rules.
The Silver State Classic runs wide open racing on public highways - legally.
Their safety classes are:
* Touring Class (Speed classes: 95, 100, 105, 110 mph)
Stock street cars with regular 3-point seatbelts may be run in this class. A hand held fire extinguisher must be fitted, while gloves and Snell approved motorsports helmets must be worn by drivers and navigators. First-time drivers must run in this class unless they have appropriate motorsports experience. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
Grand Sport car showing rollbar
* Grand Touring Class (Speed classes: 115, 120, 125 mph)
In addition to a handheld fire extinguisher, gloves and Snell helmets, the car must be fitted with 5-point or 6-point harnesses and (from 2007) window nets or arm restraints for the driver and navigator (if present). Open cars must have a rollbar fitted. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 140 mph (230 km/h).
* Grand Sport Class (Speed classes: 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 mph)
In addition to the above equipment, all cars must be fitted with a rollbar or equivalent roll-over protection. Drivers and navigators must wear fireproof racing suits. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 165 mph (266 km/h).
* Super Sport Class (Speed classes: 160, 170, 180 mph, and Unlimited)
In this class, specialist race cars are necessary. A full roll cage, fuel cell and onboard plumbed fire extinguisher are required. Cars in the 160 and 170 mph (260 and 270 km/h) speed classes may not exceed the Tech Speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) at any time. Cars in the 180 mph (290 km/h) and Unlimited classes have no specified maximum speed.
Looks like you'd be in the Super Sport Class unless you're willing to limit yourself to 165 mph.
07-29-2010, 11:44 PM
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I would think a roll cage would be a given at those speeds. It's about your only chance of surviving any kind of wreck. Helmet and HANS device wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Is this sanctioned racing? If so, they'll have safety rules in place. If not, find a similar type of sanctioned racing and consider adopting their safety rules.
The Silver State Classic runs wide open racing on public highways - legally.
Their safety classes are:
* Touring Class (Speed classes: 95, 100, 105, 110 mph)
Stock street cars with regular 3-point seatbelts may be run in this class. A hand held fire extinguisher must be fitted, while gloves and Snell approved motorsports helmets must be worn by drivers and navigators. First-time drivers must run in this class unless they have appropriate motorsports experience. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
Grand Sport car showing rollbar
* Grand Touring Class (Speed classes: 115, 120, 125 mph)
In addition to a handheld fire extinguisher, gloves and Snell helmets, the car must be fitted with 5-point or 6-point harnesses and (from 2007) window nets or arm restraints for the driver and navigator (if present). Open cars must have a rollbar fitted. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 140 mph (230 km/h).
* Grand Sport Class (Speed classes: 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 mph)
In addition to the above equipment, all cars must be fitted with a rollbar or equivalent roll-over protection. Drivers and navigators must wear fireproof racing suits. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 165 mph (266 km/h).
* Super Sport Class (Speed classes: 160, 170, 180 mph, and Unlimited)
In this class, specialist race cars are necessary. A full roll cage, fuel cell and onboard plumbed fire extinguisher are required. Cars in the 160 and 170 mph (260 and 270 km/h) speed classes may not exceed the Tech Speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) at any time. Cars in the 180 mph (290 km/h) and Unlimited classes have no specified maximum speed.
Looks like you'd be in the Super Sport Class unless you're willing to limit yourself to 165 mph.
Is this sanctioned racing? If so, they'll have safety rules in place. If not, find a similar type of sanctioned racing and consider adopting their safety rules.
The Silver State Classic runs wide open racing on public highways - legally.
Their safety classes are:
* Touring Class (Speed classes: 95, 100, 105, 110 mph)
Stock street cars with regular 3-point seatbelts may be run in this class. A hand held fire extinguisher must be fitted, while gloves and Snell approved motorsports helmets must be worn by drivers and navigators. First-time drivers must run in this class unless they have appropriate motorsports experience. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
Grand Sport car showing rollbar
* Grand Touring Class (Speed classes: 115, 120, 125 mph)
In addition to a handheld fire extinguisher, gloves and Snell helmets, the car must be fitted with 5-point or 6-point harnesses and (from 2007) window nets or arm restraints for the driver and navigator (if present). Open cars must have a rollbar fitted. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 140 mph (230 km/h).
* Grand Sport Class (Speed classes: 130, 135, 140, 145, 150 mph)
In addition to the above equipment, all cars must be fitted with a rollbar or equivalent roll-over protection. Drivers and navigators must wear fireproof racing suits. At no time may the car exceed the Tech Speed of 165 mph (266 km/h).
* Super Sport Class (Speed classes: 160, 170, 180 mph, and Unlimited)
In this class, specialist race cars are necessary. A full roll cage, fuel cell and onboard plumbed fire extinguisher are required. Cars in the 160 and 170 mph (260 and 270 km/h) speed classes may not exceed the Tech Speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) at any time. Cars in the 180 mph (290 km/h) and Unlimited classes have no specified maximum speed.
Looks like you'd be in the Super Sport Class unless you're willing to limit yourself to 165 mph.
