Originally Posted by Larryoracing:
In general I feel the minisprints are very fast. They probably cost a bundle too,
but don't use much fuel to race. That is all I know at present. And yes I think
they are "safe".
I have race a 360 sprint car and I feel they are safe as long as you are not
stupid.
1) Minisprints very safe and fast.
My thoughts,
Sincerely,
Larry Otani
In the above quote , I have condensed Larry's comments to focus solely on the proclamations of what Larry see's as "safe" ... and Iam somewhat surprised. While Larry may often qualify his opinions as to his personal experiences or what he feels he has some knowledge of , Larry is actually very intelligent in many aspects of motor racing. And therein lies my "surprise".
No race car should be seen as "safe" in it's intended purpose. Whether it be karts , 600's , mini , micro , tq , 360 , 410 or otherwise , research will reveal that someone has lost their life in all of them. Racing has never been a "safe" activity in any of it's forms. And that is perhaps why everyone is not doing it.
Over time many improvements in safety can be seen. To those of us that can go back and take a look at the cars we drove 20 or more years ago serves to bring realization to just how dangerous those things were ! We did not recognize it to be so much back then. Today's race cars of all descriptions are dangerous and serious injury or loss of life should always be considered as extremely possible.
I believe that those who choose to participate know these things and accept the dangers but hope for the best !
I would ask my good friend Larry Otani from California to re-think "safe" as related to motorsports.
