Had a Viper gathering this weekend in Michigan. We were discussing plans for an outing at Gingerman (race track). The outing includes driver instruction (instructors in car, etc.). The essence of my concern is we were told that SRTs would be allowed on the track only under certain conditions. The primary condition is that vehicle lap time had to be above a specified limit (slower than Gen I). Any laps below that target and you would be black flagged. Only way out is to have an approved roll cage installed. A hard top (even though one does not exist yet) is not considered acceptable.
My question is this. Can a product be developed that will either replace or coexist with the roll hoops that will provide roll-over capability on par with the RT/10 so that we can track these cars? I do not mean a full competition roll cage, as would be required for timed racing, but just adequate to allow use at drag strips and road courses for sporting or instructional purposes. I am interested in enjoying the SRT but am not interested in destroying the car or making it so that it cannot be driven normally. Something that would prevent normal convertible top use would not be acceptable.
My question is this. Can a product be developed that will either replace or coexist with the roll hoops that will provide roll-over capability on par with the RT/10 so that we can track these cars? I do not mean a full competition roll cage, as would be required for timed racing, but just adequate to allow use at drag strips and road courses for sporting or instructional purposes. I am interested in enjoying the SRT but am not interested in destroying the car or making it so that it cannot be driven normally. Something that would prevent normal convertible top use would not be acceptable.