Arm restraints (Read 3,136 times)

[Admin]

Dec 15, 2014 21:16:10 GMT 12 petrolfumes said:

I believe there is an image out there of lance jennings holding his top rollcage as it rolls at Napier :Lucky he didnt end with crushed hands

There was a Saloon driver who lost his hand or fingers at Waikaraka years ago.

[SKDKNG]

Dec 15, 2014 21:02:57 GMT 12 beachboy said:

Most drivers would also look at arm restraints limiting there ability of getting out of the car quickly in a fire.
Does any body know if you are able to give a clear thumbs down signal with arm restraints?

I can switch ignition in the far corner of my dash and remove tear offs easily but can't put arms over the hip plate because the restraints pivot off the belt release. Pull the release and arms are free so instant and can still give thumbs without having to hang out side of car.

[tank11]

Inside the cage but in the roof area.
Holding the wheel is one thing but with your thumbs on the inside in a crash like this, you could lose a thumb.
Would arm restraints stop the hands going so high?

[Deleted]

Dec 15, 2014 21:20:21 GMT 12 midway said:

I would of thought it would be logical in the fact to use your arms, hands, to pull off your tear offs ,and adjust the braking system ,shocks etc with restraints in place ,even giving a salute to Ramjam in the appropriate manner .

Faaaa man .... Ministocks have gone a long way from the intent of the class if the driver can "adjust the braking system ,shocks etc", No wonder those ones down Nelson way needed checking at 10.30pm on Sat night

[Murray Guy (Grandad)]

Saw the hand is above the roof roll cage but minimal risk of crushing, compared to my original thought that the hand was on the outside and potentially crushed as it rolled.
Any comment on the net type and is the driver using arm restraints?

[Devilracer]

I have always used arm restraints. Modified, Stockcar, TQ, Sprintcar. EVERY time. I was taught right from the beginning that if the car rolls over to grab my belts. Let go of the steering wheel as it swings around you may end up with more injuries. Having been over more than once, ive never suffered any injuries and arms have never been able to go as high as my cage. And yes, I will be using them again in my new car.

[flatfour]

I learnt the hard way about two years ago while racing a vintage TQ at Ellesmere.I hit a large hole in the track and rolled a number of times.On the way over my arms went out through the roll cage which then crushed my right wrist.After a week in hospital three operations to rebuild my wrist and 12 months physio I now have about 80% useage.As a result of this arm restraints are now compulsory for vintage events down here.

[Browny89a]

Dec 17, 2014 19:53:22 GMT 12 flatfour said:

I learnt the hard way about two years ago while racing a vintage TQ at Ellesmere.I hit a large hole in the track and rolled a number of times.On the way over my arms went out through the roll cage which then crushed my right wrist.After a week in hospital three operations to rebuild my wrist and 12 months physio I now have about 80% useage.As a result of this arm restraints are now compulsory for vintage events down here.

Ouch! And i guess this is a perfect example why arm restraints should be compulsory, for safety measures. But i guess it is one of those situations where you dont think you need them until you have a major accident or obtain injuries in which some cases it is too late.

[nathrob17]

As of next meeting the driver in the photos 17a will be wearing arm restraints .I hope both your kids are wearing them Saturday nite crumpy. and all others follow