What the Bloody Hell is Wrong?
- Updated: July 28, 2009
Please Note: I Stand Corrected. In my original editorial comments, I said. “But, to my knowledge, none of the lower level racing series has that requirement (wheel tethers). To be sure, Formula Two does not, nor does Formula Renault! Here in America I can’t remember seeing wheel tethers on Formula Atlantic racers, or any other open wheel racer for that matter!”
My comment was based on past observations. Formula 2 regulations does include the 2005-standard Formula 1 requirement for wheel tethers, and the current Swift Formula Atlantic and Indy Lights cars also have wheel tethers.
However, I stand by my belief that no open wheel race car at any level, including driving school cars, should be allowed on track without wheel tethers!
When I read the details of Henry Surtees’ accident at Brands Hatch, England, my thoughts went back to the Jim Clark Ged
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