Originally Posted by microsprint15:
I don't run your series, but I completely disagree with this rule. We can probably argue until the end of time about safety devices and their worth. I think it should be up to the driver to decide which seat he feels is the most comfortable and safe for his personal use.
I know of more than one instance where a doctor has told a competitor that the full containment seat most likely increased or possibly caused an injury in an accident. Remember, sprint cars are not stock cars, and the way they crash are completely different in most instances.
Can you back this up with fact? The official investigation into the death of Jason Leffler says: "Leffler was wearing a head and neck restraint, but a safety expert say he was not using a standard NASCAR seat that features a full containment headrest." One report said he had taken the left head wing off his seat in order to see to the inside.