by Dan Chambers on Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:53 pm
Tim:
If you're a Student/Novice, and you're driving a coupe, you were allowed 2 events with stock belts and a mounted fire extinguisher last year. This year, you'll need to confirm with the guys at AX for this old rule. It may still apply.
Now, unless I was seeing things, I thought you were driving a Boxter at the last A-X. If so, you'll need to invest:
-5-point harness for both seats.
-roll-over protection that passes the "broomstick" test (helmet below the roll-bar-to-top-of-windshield line). Also, you're top has to be in the up position during DE/TT's.
-Arm restrainsts for both seats
-secured fire extinguisher within driver's reach.
These are the rules for all cabriolets and boxters (grrrr. The price of driving topless!).
If I'm wrong about you and the Boxter, ignore the "Topless" rules, and check with the A-X Chairs regarding your possible second event with stock seat-belts in the blue coupe. They make the call.
See you soon!
Dan C.