Is the rolll cage rule the dumbest rule or am I missing something???

[PIT BULL]

Maximum of 4 pt cage???? So I have to be less safe for what reason??? Does someone actually think a 6pt cage in a 4/6 car is going to better it by that much that they would sacrifice safety. Am I missing something or is this simply a dumb a$$ rule???

[TTOR]

I ran with a 6-point cage last season in my Saturn and they never said a word about it, and they've had that rule for years. The rule really applies more to the 8 cyl's. They don't want guys using the roll cage as a way to stiffen the chassis.

[PIT BULL]

I ran with a 6-point cage last season in my Saturn and they never said a word about it, and they've had that rule for years. The rule really applies more to the 8 cyl's. They don't want guys using the roll cage as a way to stiffen the chassis.

Im a different story, I need to follow ALL the rules. They are taped to the windshield of my new 4/6 car just so I can make sure my car is %100 legit. Wouldnt want to get DQed,, Again. lol I really think they need to change the cage rule. I just bought a real cool pipe bender.plasma cutter and tig welder. Want to use them as much as possible.

[TTOR]

I agree, it's a stupid rule. Safety should come first. You can probably make a lot of money using that stuff building cages for other guys. I see people looking for custom cages all the time.

[PIT BULL]

I agree, it's a stupid rule. Safety should come first. You can probably make a lot of money using that stuff building cages for other guys. I see people looking for custom cages all the time.

You have been to my shops. Do you really think I want to to buld cages for other cars? I have enough crap to do in a day. I dont know why people look so hard as there are at least 5 guys right in Nassau who do it. Maybye people just dont wanna spend the money for a good cage guy.

[deathwishracin1]

I ran with a 6-point cage last season in my Saturn and they never said a word about it, and they've had that rule for years. The rule really applies more to the 8 cyl's. They don't want guys using the roll cage as a way to stiffen the chassis.

You got lucky Greg. I've seen cars with a 4 point roll bar (not a cage) that a driver added a door bar to the driver front door. Track deemed it a 5 point cage and made him cut one out. A 6 point cage will add to safety as well as chassis stiffening in ANY car, not just a full frame 8 cyl.

I'm not sure why this is suddenly a concern. The max 4 point cage rule has been in effect as long as enduros have run at Riverhead in every class except the grands (maybe trucks, I haven't checked). It's not new. At this point it's like any proposed change to the rules. Suggest it as a rule change for 2014, they won't amend it for this season. Several ideas were brought up at the demo meeting and the answer was "maybe for 2014" for every one.

[PIT BULL]

The concern isnt sudden, I am building a new car and when I do I tape the rules to the windshield of the car. My guys asked me WTF was the deal with that rule and I figured I would ask if I was missing something. It would be nice to have a meeting for this up coming season for the enduro guys. Maybe they would change the cage rule.