Hi,

Looking at the shots of Bedford in the Members' Gallery, a lot of the cars have their headlights and indicators taped up. I've seen this on a lot of track days.

Why is this? What purpose does it serve?

Andy.

 

Two answers:
a) Because most circuits/track day organizers require it
b) So that if the glass breaks it stays intact rather than being scattered all over the track

That's it really.

 

If you use enough tape it can protect them from small stones.

 

Did you really ask that question?
Heres a better one why dont they allow race bikes to run with anti-freeze in their rads?

 

It's really simple Andy........

they're too tight to cough up for headlight protectors

 

Yoza: Yes... I did ask... obviously. Is it such a silly question?

I'd guess that there's a danger of the anti-freeze escaping and polluting the ground in the case of a crash. For the same reason, it would make sense to ban oil too, were it not for technical issues to do with engines

A.

 

I think it's a good question.

If a stone hits the light on a bit thats not taped - it's going to break and leave glass on the track. Most at Bedford just had crosses on their light as I recall.

David

 

Antifreeze is very slippery and could cause a hazard to other riders if leaked onto the track.


Rich.

 

Must admit I did it at Bedford and only found out exactly why I did it afterwards - thought it was just to make 'em look more purposeful

The antifreeze issue is clearer - most antifreeze is green, and if there is a spillage, you might think you missed the corner and ended up in the grass.

 

Good question to ask Andy.

[Edited by Hos - 4/6/2002 8:18:10 AM]