Roll Bar Requirement?

[shamblen]

I recently joined NASA and would like to attend the next HPDE at Infineon Raceway, but I have one question about the equipment that's required to participate. I have a 2007 Lotus Exige S, which comes standard with a targa top (removable section of the roof above the driver and passenger seats). Since the roof is partially removable, do I need to install a roll bar or would the frame that surrounds the rear window and firewall be enough to satisfy the safety requirements? I would like to be able to race with the top off, since my helmet touches the headliner when the roof is installed.

[JWL]

Sean-

 

The Exige is fine with the factory roll hoop and you can run with the top off.

 

Thanks.

 

-JWL

 

John Lindsey

Chief Divisional Director

[beerkat]

If you head/helmet is above the roll hoops they will not do you any good.

[Renntag]

I recently joined NASA and ... I would like to be able to race

Thats an easy one. If you want to race, you will notice that the NASA CCR requires a full cage for all cars used in competition.

 

 

...with the top off, since my helmet touches the headliner when the roof is installed.

Perhaps look into a comp seat and attach it as close to the floor as possible, thus giving you more head room.

 

Best of luck.