auto-x in Brooksville July17-18
Normally when I'm running tech, I will say something about a cracked windshield. If it doesn't obstruct visibility, I'll request that the individual wear a full face helmet WITH VISOR for their runs. My concern is that something causes the windshield to break further (a rough off course excursion or somehow a cone getting flipped up into the air and causing a cone to hit their windshield) during their run and they get some glass shards in their face. I make a not of their car number and try to check in on them later in the day too.
Mmmm.... I'd have a hard time passing that one. Two things. First if you're taller than about 5'2, that spiderwebbing (sorry, just saw Spiderman 2) is right in your field of vision. Second, like Leonard said, a good bump could have glass fragments coming your way.
But, I have nothing to do with this Brooksville event (but I'll be there on Sunday!), just offering an opinion.
But, I have nothing to do with this Brooksville event (but I'll be there on Sunday!), just offering an opinion.
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If you have insurance on this car, then the insurance company will fix it with no deductable. (Even if you jdo not have full coverage it is covered).
Unless you bought the car with the broken windsheild.
They will even replace it at your home or work.
Just a thought.
Eddie
Unless you bought the car with the broken windsheild.
They will even replace it at your home or work.
Just a thought.
Eddie
Originally posted by MerkurGuy
So i would not pass for sunriders?
So i would not pass for sunriders?
You have to look at it from our perspective. Weird stuff happens in motorsports that simply can't be predicted. Let's say something happens and you hit a worker on course. Or you blow a turn on course and hit a big pot hole dislodging one of those chunks of glass and it hurts you or your passenger. If we allowed you to pass tech with a windshield that, waiver or not, and even if it has nothing to do with the defect, we could be held liable for that. Our world is ruled by lawyers.
I'm sure finding a used replacement windshield for a Merkur would be difficult, but have you tried calling Safelite? Nevermind autox tech, you could easily get a ticket for that windshield.
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If I were doing tech, I'd have to say no. That said, you could lobby the CSS (chief safety steward) at the event to allow it. When it's all said and done, it's their call because they're the responsible party on the insurance paperwork.
Honestly, the people I have allowed with cracks have had a single crack that did not run the entire length of the windshield and did not go through the entire windshield. And I've requested that each of them get it replaced before the next event they attend.
A good indicator is the safety glasses you have on the dash...
Honestly, the people I have allowed with cracks have had a single crack that did not run the entire length of the windshield and did not go through the entire windshield. And I've requested that each of them get it replaced before the next event they attend.
A good indicator is the safety glasses you have on the dash...
Originally posted by Leonard
A good indicator is the safety glasses you have on the dash...
A good indicator is the safety glasses you have on the dash...
Just Registered for the Brooksville event
I just registered for the brooksville event and i would appreciate it if any of you experienced guys have any advice for me...I have never dont this before...i drive the honda in my sig, no major work done to it....just a pretty much stock d16y8 (intake exhaust, clutch and lightened flywheel)....i dont expect to run really fast times, i just want to get some experience in AutoX. Thanks alot guys...
John
John