Catch those mistakes in your own (warm?) garage.
General Readiness
READ THE RULES…LIKE, A LOT.
READ THE “HOW NOT TO FAIL TECH” GUIDE. A LOT.
Roll Cage and Interior
STRIP CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, & INSULATION.
FIX EXPOSED WIRES, SHARP EDGES, OTHER COCKPIT HAZARDS.
ADD A HIGH-QUALITY ROLLCAGE.
- Hire a top-quality race or fab shop that truly knows Lemons’ rules.
- Fabricate your own–but only if you can do it to fully pro standards.
- Consult with another team that’s already solved the same problem.
ADD A PURPOSE-BUILT RACE SEAT, ROBUSTLY MOUNTED.
INSTALL NON-EXPIRED FIVE- OR SIX-POINT RACE HARNESSES.
NO OIL, FUEL, OR OTHER FLUID LINES ALLOWED IN COCKPIT.
GOT A T-TOP OR OPEN ROOF? GET ARM RESTRAINTS.
Electrical/Lighting
MOUNT & CORRECTLY WIRE KILL SWITCH IN REACH OF BELTED DRIVER.
- Insulate all hot terminals w/ electrical tape.
- Verify engine kills at 3000rpm.
- Clearly label location on outside of car.
