Autocross or Road Course

[Bruce1968]

I want to get on a track badly, but I have safety concerns. I'm not sure if it's even much riskier than street driving or going down the freeway, but I get nervous with the higher speeds and potential interactions with other cars. I've stuck to autocross so far, because the speeds are very low and the chance of anyone getting hurt is minimized. I think a cage and 5pt harnesses would allay my safety concerns for the track, but I street drive my car 99% of the time and I use the backseat about half the time for my kids, so for now I will stick to autocross and look on jealously at the guys that are having more fun and seat time on the road course.

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Being concerned about safety is a good idea, for sure. While I have not tracked my car, I do believe at most of these events there are process in place to manage traffic to greatly minimize the chance of an altercation. Yes, one car may overtake another but its done in a controlled fashion. You’re not out there going door to door. I’d also want a 5pt harness but I think a rollbar would be sufficient. Detroit Speed makes one where the cross bar for the harness is removable which is supposed to keep the back seat useable. It would not be NHRA legal like that but should work for the occasional track day. Also be nice in autox as you can get tossed around a bit and it will keep you planted in the seat better.