Apoligize/ Head rest question

[Clay Pitkin]

First off I apologize for so many posts on subjects, I am just trying to be prepared for tech inspection.

I was told that I have to have something on my aluminum racing seat that would prevent the drivers head from going back and fourth or side to side in the event of a crash.
I do have my neck collar and such along with my 5 pt harness.

I have read in the gas coupe class in the current rule book and I have not seen anything concerning metal headrest's or items that would prevent the drivers head from going back and fourth and side to side.

I have looked on Kirkey's website and they do offer these, however my question is are they required for 2008 racing season?
Also I will be attending speed week as a spectator, would it be worth it to bring the car to the event and have it teched there before WOS?  Would it cost anything?


TIA

Clay

[Glen]

!st. You don't need to apologize for asking a question, that's what this forum is for. A question for you is do you have an SCTA log book and chassis sticker for the car. If not bringing the car to the salt would be a good idea to check it out and have any changes made  / entered into the log book for corrections, or changes required by the inspectors. You can buy the log book there and after the big inspection you can bring your car to the insp. area ( Monday) and get it eye balled under less pressure. The log book is a good place to keep and driver and car documents together. Always keep it in the push vehicle during the event. See you on the salt.

[Sumner]

2008 rule book top of page 24:

Lateral movement:  The structure shall provide restriction to lateral head movement of less than 2 in. per side.  See Section 3.B.1

also page 26

3.C  Head Rest:

A padded headrest shall be installed in all vehicles to prevent whiplash.  All drivers shall have the padding within 2 in. of the back of the helmet.

Don't worry about how many questions you ask,

Sum

[Stainless1]

Deleted all my words they Dittoed what Glen said,

Dang Sum, a guy cant get a word in edgewise with this group..... anymore as I hit Post yet again 

[Stan Back]

If you have a log book, your vehicle can be inspected right along with that meet's entries at no additional expense.  The meet entry fee is paid after inspection (unless pre-entered).

Stan

[Glen]

I would give the people racing the head of the line. With 485 or more entries it's only fair not to tie up the line with a car that might not be running at SW. We get several new cars each year that tow up only to make sure they comply. The next day is usually pretty quiet and Sunday is a good day to see what others are going through in inspection. Plus the line is a lot shorter the 2nd day.

[Jonny Hotnuts]

If I am not mistaken the horse collar will not be legal anymore.
Could be wrong.

-JH

[dwarner]

Actually, I think that from the third day on is the best for looking at a new car. In the past I have had Jim Travis do this kind of inspection along with driver changes and inspection corrections.

Jim is very talented and an experienced builder of all types of race cars. Listen to him if he offers a suggestion.

DW

[jimmy six]

The horse collar is not outlawed. You can wear one if you want. All the other demensions for movement listed in the book must be met. I wore one in May and nothing was said. The 2" on either was checked. IMO As competitors begin to use "Hans" type devices the use of the collar will just disappear.