Originally Posted by LEADERS EDGE:
There are no race cars or race tracks that are safe. Just like there are no bulls and rodeo arena's that are "safe". The only things you can do as a driver/owner is make your car as SAFE AS POSSIBLE given the equipment available and mechanical abilities that you posess. That and be smart about where you are racing. If there is no ambulance, don't race. If there isn't any insurance, don't race.
If you race once or 1000 times, you still run the same chance of getting into a crash be it your fault or not. Have there been as many people hurt in a mini as a sprinter, No, but that doesn't mean that it can't or won't happen.
As far as the argument between wheather to run a sprint or mini, in my opinion a mini only will get you laps, but it isn't anything like running a sprint car, even a 305.
I agree. No car or track is safe. This is an extreme sport. And this statement holds true no matter what type of racing you are looking into.
My suggestion to you would also be to check out the track you plan to run at. Do they have visible fire extinguishers (and know how to use them)? Do they have an EMT on site? Take a good look at the track and area around it.
You can have a great car with the best safely equipment available but if the track you are racing isn't equipped for an accident you are still in a bad spot. Talk to those who have raced it and find out how the owners/promoters/crew handle safety issues. Talk to someone who has had a crash there and find out what they think. How was the accident handled? Were there medical bills? Were they paid on time and hassle free? Nobody wants to think they will need the insurance aspect of racing but lets be realistic.
Just a few thoughts for you.