[Wazza]

Just scrolled through about 150 photos of cars taken at the last couple of Nationals, and found maybe 4 cars that would pass the rules for the roll bar required height.

Again, I say, It's not something that should be implemented as a safety requirement for just a "couple" of the competitors.

If you think the safety "cut off" should have anything to do with being able to get around that track under 1.12 then I believe you've missed the point.

Although I know the intentions of the organisers are to make the attendees safer,It's not a Cams event, and not a requirement of Wakefield park, and picking out a thing like changing the height of the roll bar isn't going to make a scrap of difference to the safety of almost all of the ompetitors/participants at this years Nationals.

It's not Bathurst, nor a hard fought door to door full on racing event, but more like a social sprint around a race track, the same as a hundred other car clubs enjoy all year without too much stress.

I firmly believe that safety is very important, and if anything , we should be making a list of things to do to our cars that WILL make it safer, rather than flogging a dead horse with this fixation on the roll bars.

Things like:
Suggested tyre pressures for Street Tyres.
Brakes that operate correctly.
Diffs that work properly...how many times have I seen cars lose it when just one wheel is getting all the juice.??!
Steering checked.
and so on.

By all means, let's pass on some constructive ideas on how to help the less experienced, or "normal" drivers get around the race track in their Street cars, and stop worrying about a half a dozen, experienced drivers, that are on racetracks every month, but are affected by the new rules !

Almost None of the Cars will comply with the roll bar requirements,( Almost ALL of them fail on the height issue alone ) but most will also be allowed to scoot around that track with a lap sash seat belt, and not much in the way of any other restrictions.

The cars are all roadworthy, and provided the owners drive within their capabilities, we'll enjoy the thrill of getting on a race track in relative safety.
There will always be an element of danger...that's why we love these very special cars...but that doesn't mean we have to start treating this like we're all driving in a Grand Prix event.

My 2 cents worth.

Regards,
Warren.