Entry into motorsport

[spookypt]

Dallas, in the end Dave and I are talking about the same thing, safety. Dave is not aware of the specifics of my car so the general accusump and efi comments didn't apply but in turn my general comments to Modena about his set up where also ill fitting and poorly supplied.

Whether it be carb, efi, manual, auto daily or race car you need to ensure you have all your safety bases covered. What's important is the car needs to be able to essentially cut off its own fuel supply without driver aid.

We are probably getting too picky with the summantics of a particular process. We just need to highlight safety first, be aware and set your car up correctly. In an open car, should it roll there's more chance or you being flung from or breaking limbs if not restrained correctly which includes arm restraints and yet I can count on 1 hand how many open cockpit drivers I've seen wearing them in 10 years of going to the track.

I'll conclude by saying that recent events here have highlighted 2 things.

1. We have a great cobra community here in Oz. We don't always agree, we get the $hits with each other on occasion and we can push the Aussie humour to extremes but when the poo hits the fan everyone comes together and its those friendships and mateships that keep me involved.

2. It highlights just how quickly things can go from fun to phukd and we need to ensure that while what we do is to remain fun, a higher degree of safety and personal awareness of what can happen must apply.

Food for thought.