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Originally Posted by thstone
We had a discussion about the dangers of open cockpit Indycar racing back in 2011 when Dan Wheldon was killed at Las Vegas.
I said that it was only a matter of time until something happened again and suggested that Indycar could have adopted a more modern prototype configuration at that time and moved the sport into the 21st Century.
I don't understand the refusal to use a windshield and a roof.
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Isn't it easier to escape the cockpit without a roof and windshield in case of a roll-over?
You prevent pilots from being trapped in case of an ugly accident (along with a fire?).