What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Where would be the fire, and how would you access it?

The fire extinguisher is required for my PCA region’s HPDE events. After your first novice event you’re not (supposed to be) allowed on the track without it.

For an engine compartment fire, your only option is to spray into the right had side engine compartment intake cooling vent.

If you’re trapped in the car you would have the extinguisher within reach for fuel or electrical short fires.

For other fires where you can exit the car you should attempt to extinguish by targeting the base of the fire source.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

The fire extinguisher is required for PCA HPDE events. After your first novice event you’re not (supposed to be) allowed on the track without it.

Maybe for your region but not required by all regions or PCA National - some tracks do however make mandatory.

That said, better safer having one than sorry. I do and the Mrs. always mentions the few times she rides in my car "What is this thing again and why is it here? Why isn't there one on your side? It's not really comfortable as it gets in the way of my legs." At least it distracts her from my exhaust bypass for a couple minutes

Good luck

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

Maybe for your region but not required by all regions or PCA National - some tracks do however make mandatory.

That said, better safer having one than sorry. I do and the Mrs. always mentions the few times she rides in my car "What is this thing again and why is it here? Why isn't there one on your side? It's not really comfortable as it gets in the way of my legs." At least it distracts her from my exhaust bypass for a couple minutes

Good luck

Thanks! Yes, for my region’s HPDE events a fire extinguisher is mandatory after your first event (you get one ‘by’). You might slide by once or twice more, but that’s it. I’ll correct my original post. Then there’s the whole thing with some track rules being stricter than the PCA rules. Better to show up equipped than to fail track tech.

We’ll see how it goes for my wife. Because the Rennline quick detach mount leaves only the flat piece at the bottom when detached, I can always leave the extinguisher in the garage when we’re out together

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

The fire extinguisher is required for my PCA region’s HPDE events. After your first novice event you’re not (supposed to be) allowed on the track without it.

For an engine compartment fire, your only option is to spray into the right had side engine compartment intake cooling vent.

If you’re trapped in the car you would have the extinguisher within reach for fuel or electrical short fires.

For other fires where you can exit the car you should attempt to extinguish by targeting the base of the fire source.

Thank you!