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Bill Pemberton

0ld Ford Automotive Racing Terror
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Killer car and one thing I would suggest is to get a 6 point harness and not a 4 point. Much better for holding you in and it gets rid of the risk of submarining - term used when a driver slips under the belts in a bad accident. The cost is not that much more , and mainly is just for a kit to anchor your front straps. Many of the track groups are now requiring a 5 or 6 point harness also , with preference heavily weighted towards the 6 point. It will not be surprising to find a 6 point system required in the very near future so it may save you bucks getting that set-up first.

Again , welcome to TMO!
 
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Minnesota
Killer car and one thing I would suggest is to get a 6 point harness and not a 4 point. Much better for holding you in and it gets rid of the risk of submarining - term used when a driver slips under the belts in a bad accident. The cost is not that much more , and mainly is just for a kit to anchor your front straps. Many of the track groups are now requiring a 5 or 6 point harness also , with preference heavily weighted towards the 6 point. It will not be surprising to find a 6 point system required in the very near future so it may save you bucks getting that set-up first.

Again , welcome to TMO!
Thanks Bill. I will certainly keep that advice front of mind!
 
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5-10 Years
Minnesota
Avalanche grey is my absolute favorite. Beast of a car!
Thanks Chris. Just woke her up this weekend. Great to put some miles on her and burnout the stabilizer. First track event is a little over a month away at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. Northwoods Shelby Club. Cannot wait!
 

ChrisM

Mostly harmless.
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I like the color so much I want to repaint my car with it. Probably won't happen, but subscribing to this so I can see more pics when you hit the track again!
 
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I like the color so much I want to repaint my car with it. Probably won't happen, but subscribing to this so I can see more pics when you hit the track again!
I will try to be better at taking pics. Maybe post some on track video too. I usually think about it after the fact! Get caught up in everything else.....
 

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