Hi guys....just my own opinion here but I think first and foremost..the four fun cars need to be brought to standards for safety reasons. I hate to say it but it's a serious accident out there just waiting to happen and god forbid something happens to seriously hurt someone or even kill them before you people understand. Yes it's an excellent entry level but mandatory should be roll cages and fire suits.
Just a thought.
Think about it someone gets killed or seriously injured for life, do you think for one minute the family won't sue..........in which case means no racing for those left. This is a serious issue. Due to how the speedway was just purchased Wes was obligated to operate under Glenn's rules, therefore no changes can be made at this time but I'm sure they will be.
And I'm sorry if you disagree with this one. Think Twice!!!! I'm not here to argue with anyone just stating my point.Right on the money Deb, I think when the class started and the majority of the cars were running a couple of seconds slower per lap than some are now it was not really a concern, however now some are as quick as the Roadrunners. I would not want to hit the wall or anything else in one of those.
It may be a good time for those that plan on staying in the class at the very least start looking at installing cages in them before next year.
Deb/Slammer you are bang on with this one. The top runners in the Four Fun are very fast. I have been watching this class for the past 3 years and it is not just a class for bunch of new drivers wanting a start in racing. Maybe Barrie has it right with the way they run their 4 cyl classes
Hi guys....just my own opinion here but I think first and foremost..the four fun cars need to be brought to standards for safety reasons. I hate to say it but it's a serious accident out there just waiting to happen and god forbid something happens to seriously hurt someone or even kill them before you people understand. Yes it's an excellent entry level but mandatory should be roll cages and fire suits.
Just a thought.
Think about it someone gets killed or seriously injured for life, do you think for one minute the family won't sue..........in which case means no racing for those left. This is a serious issue. Due to how the speedway was just purchased Wes was obligated to operate under Glenn's rules, therefore no changes can be made at this time but I'm sure they will be.
And I'm sorry if you disagree with this one. Think Twice!!!! I'm not here to argue with anyone just stating my point.Right on the money Deb, I think when the class started and the majority of the cars were running a couple of seconds slower per lap than some are now it was not really a concern, however now some are as quick as the Roadrunners. I would not want to hit the wall or anything else in one of those.
It may be a good time for those that plan on staying in the class at the very least start looking at installing cages in them before next year.Deb/Slammer you are bang on with this one. The top runners in the Four Fun are very fast. I have been watching this class for the past 3 years and it is not just a class for bunch of new drivers wanting a start in racing. Maybe Barrie has it right with the way they run their 4 cyl classes
How exactly does Barrie run theirs? I know they have 2 divisions but isn't there something about people having to move up or something like that?
The wreck a few weeks ago was not bad setup or anything. Terry just passed the second place runner off of turn 2 and the second place driver turned Terry to the outside wall deliberatly and was black flagged for it.
I always thought that anybody in that class that finished say.....top 5 each year should have to move up, would only make sense. I am not sure how Barrie does it. I think it may just be at their discretion.
Hi guys....just my own opinion here but I think first and foremost..the four fun cars need to be brought to standards for safety reasons. I hate to say it but it's a serious accident out there just waiting to happen and god forbid something happens to seriously hurt someone or even kill them before you people understand. Yes it's an excellent entry level but mandatory should be roll cages and fire suits.
Just a thought.
Think about it someone gets killed or seriously injured for life, do you think for one minute the family won't sue..........in which case means no racing for those left. This is a serious issue. Due to how the speedway was just purchased Wes was obligated to operate under Glenn's rules, therefore no changes can be made at this time but I'm sure they will be.
And I'm sorry if you disagree with this one. Think Twice!!!! I'm not here to argue with anyone just stating my point.Right on the money Deb, I think when the class started and the majority of the cars were running a couple of seconds slower per lap than some are now it was not really a concern, however now some are as quick as the Roadrunners. I would not want to hit the wall or anything else in one of those.
It may be a good time for those that plan on staying in the class at the very least start looking at installing cages in them before next year.Deb/Slammer you are bang on with this one. The top runners in the Four Fun are very fast. I have been watching this class for the past 3 years and it is not just a class for bunch of new drivers wanting a start in racing. Maybe Barrie has it right with the way they run their 4 cyl classes
How exactly does Barrie run theirs? I know they have 2 divisions but isn't there something about people having to move up or something like that?
From Barriespeedway's website
The Pure Stock division started in 2001 as the entry level class at Barrie Speedway and was designed to introduce new racers to the sport. For Pure Stocks, the emphasis was always on fun and safety, while keeping costs and complexity to a minimum. Over the years, the division has grown immensely in both the car count and the talent level. In 2007, the division was split with the introduction of the "Charger" class. The Chargers are now the official entry level class, with the more seasoned and competitive drivers moving up to the Pure Stock division. New drivers, or drivers who simply want to get out and have fun, run in the Charger class.
Chargers and Pure Stock race cars are identical. Both divisions are open to any 4-cylinder car, domestic or import. Front or rear wheel drives cars are allowed, with engines no larger than 2500cc. Rear and mid-engine cars are not allowed. Roll cages are mandatory. The divisions share a common rule book.