Going backwards on track

[hotrat]

Does it damage a Gearbox if you spin out on a track and end up going backwards before you can get your foot on the clutch?

[Sigmamark7]

It’s unlikely to do any real damage to the gearbox, but running the motor the wrong way is never going to be good.

[cptsideways]

The gearbox is the last of your worries

[anonymous-user]

The weakest point in the chain would brake, unless you are on big slicks this is surely most likely to be the traction between tyre and track, then a UJ some where in the drive chain, and so on. I don't think I've ever got to actually going backwards on tarmac before the clutch was in, when you are spinning by definition you have broke traction.

[andycaca]

hotrat said:

Does it damage a Gearbox if you spin out on a track and end up going backwards before you can get your foot on the clutch?

Hello
When you lose traction and spin out, you'll stall the engine and lock the wheels before the drivetrain starts rotating backwards. Instinct will (should?!) have you reaching for the clutch pedal pretty quickly.

Andy