Here are some notes that are especially applicable to a Vespa streamliner (stuff that we have to worry about).
- prior to construction submit plans for checking by scrutineer
- must be firewall between engine and rider
- must have a fire extinguisher system for rider and engine
- must have fire suit conforming to rules
- roll cage (7.H.4 needs careful consideration)
- mechanical steel tubing - minimum diameter 1-1/4 inch (32mm) and 2.3mm thick
- 2 roll bars one forward and one behind the riders head
- above riders head must be capped with 2.3mm steel plate
- must cover the upper 140 degrees of the riders head
- rider head movement limited to 50mm each side, top or rear
- seat belts as spec'd are required
- 7.H.6 confirm what "rigid inner liner" means
- windscreen shatterproof and 120 degrees of horizonal vision
- remote fuel shutoff required
- rider pretected from tyres
- canopy must allow exit from unassisted rider and also external persons
- tyres have to meet speed rating
- parachute is required (though this may be academic if the streamliner doesn't reach 175 mph for the first chute test)
- steering needs to meet specs in 7.H.14
- rear brakes are required
- rules for skids are convered in 7.H.19
- need a tow point
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