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rscott said:
The golf cart was adapted by Senna Proctor & family for him.
With hand controls supplied by the company I worked for - I still keep in touch.The MD was the one that instigated it, I emeailed him and suggested it only lt to be told that it was in hand.
The company will continue to supply hand controls for Billy in any road or race car.
Here's a slightly longer one.
What a great positive mentality the lad has.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd6M8U_rIFI
What a great positive mentality the lad has.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd6M8U_rIFI
Article said:
FORMULA 1 RESPONDS TO monger CRASH New car lift supports for all cars
The tragic accident of British Formula 4 driver Billy monger also has consequences for Formula One. To the GP Monaco, all cars had to be equipped with new, non-sharp car carriage supports. 24.05.2017 Michael Schmidt
On Wednesday after GP Spain, all Formula One teams received post from FIA security expert Laurent Meckies. Content: The teams had to convert their cars to GP Monaco. It was about the rear wagon brace that sits under the crash structure. It was in most cases in the form of a sharp-edged hook or a metal pin, into which the rear car jack could engage in the pit stop.
This was exactly the part of Billy monger's accident at the Formula 4 race on 16 April in Donington, the reason for the serious injuries that led to the amputation of both legs of the 17-year-old Englishman. The car support in the rear of the preceding car of the Finnish Patrik Pasma had slit the nose of the Mygale Ford by monger like a preservative and thereby overridden the function of the crash structure in the nose.
Metal pin slits nose
The FIA ??has thoroughly investigated Donington's Formula 4 accident, and found that this scenario could also be repeated in other racing events. Even in Formula 1, although the noses are significantly higher than in the Formula 4. This means that the legs are also higher in the carbon foot and would be subject to a lower risk of injury in the event of an impact in the rear of another vehicle.
The World Federation, however, does not want to let it go. Therefore, all teams were asked to modify their wagon supports in two points. The anchor point must no longer protrude beyond the rear crash structure. And it must not protrude more than 4.5 centimeters above the lower edge of the crust.
On Wednesday, Commissioner Jo Bauer checked all cars to see if they meet the new regulation. Mercedes was off the hook. There, the car lifted in a hollow under the rear crumple zone. The other teams have removed all sharp-edged hooks and cones, and the rear crash structure protected with a carbon shell instead. There the car lifts now.
https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/86737953101496...The tragic accident of British Formula 4 driver Billy monger also has consequences for Formula One. To the GP Monaco, all cars had to be equipped with new, non-sharp car carriage supports. 24.05.2017 Michael Schmidt
On Wednesday after GP Spain, all Formula One teams received post from FIA security expert Laurent Meckies. Content: The teams had to convert their cars to GP Monaco. It was about the rear wagon brace that sits under the crash structure. It was in most cases in the form of a sharp-edged hook or a metal pin, into which the rear car jack could engage in the pit stop.
This was exactly the part of Billy monger's accident at the Formula 4 race on 16 April in Donington, the reason for the serious injuries that led to the amputation of both legs of the 17-year-old Englishman. The car support in the rear of the preceding car of the Finnish Patrik Pasma had slit the nose of the Mygale Ford by monger like a preservative and thereby overridden the function of the crash structure in the nose.
Metal pin slits nose
The FIA ??has thoroughly investigated Donington's Formula 4 accident, and found that this scenario could also be repeated in other racing events. Even in Formula 1, although the noses are significantly higher than in the Formula 4. This means that the legs are also higher in the carbon foot and would be subject to a lower risk of injury in the event of an impact in the rear of another vehicle.
The World Federation, however, does not want to let it go. Therefore, all teams were asked to modify their wagon supports in two points. The anchor point must no longer protrude beyond the rear crash structure. And it must not protrude more than 4.5 centimeters above the lower edge of the crust.
On Wednesday, Commissioner Jo Bauer checked all cars to see if they meet the new regulation. Mercedes was off the hook. There, the car lifted in a hollow under the rear crumple zone. The other teams have removed all sharp-edged hooks and cones, and the rear crash structure protected with a carbon shell instead. There the car lifts now.
Jamie Caroline would seem to be suggesting a certain Mr monger is in the Sim at Carlin.
https://twitter.com/jamiecaroline7/status/87244539...
@jamiecaroline7 said:
Nothing will stop him.... @CarlinRacing adapting hand controls for @Billymonger #ProperTeam #ProperPeople – at Carlin Motor Sport
https://twitter.com/jamiecaroline7/status/87244539...
Dinoboy said:
Isn't there a rule, something about having to get out and be away from the car within 30 seconds. I wondered about this at Le Mans last year also with the extraction system they used.
From British Motor Sports Association for the Disabled website..."For safety reasons (not yours - the marshals, other drivers and spectators!) you have to be able to exit the vehicle, unaided and from a fully strapped in position, within 7 seconds for race events and 10 seconds for speed events. NB: This does not apply to kart racers taking part in Short Circuit Kart race events.
MSA Blue Book Section J Competitors: Vehicles The time requirement for exiting a competition car for ALL competitors is as follows :-
5.19.2. The vehicle occupant(s), seated in their normal position, wearing normal equipment, with seat belts fastened and the steering wheel in place, must be able to evacuate the cockpit in a maximum of 7 seconds.
NB Disabled drivers are given an extra 3 seconds to exit (10 seconds total) when competing in Non Race Speed events where only one car at a time participates e.g., sprints, hillclimbs etc."
The bloke at Le Mans last year had some form of 'ejector seat' that allowed him to get out of the car unaided and he had enough movement to get a certain distance away from the car which satisfied the authorities. I bet an athletic driver with no legs could get out of any car quicker than I could.
I think we should remember that he doesn't have to do a 100 meter sprint once out. I seem to remember exiting a single seater is like getting out of a kayak. It's push with the arms as much as you can to drag your legs out enough to allow you to exit.
I'm not in Billy's position. But I'm going to suggest he's not as encumbered in the leg department as I am when it comes to getting out of the car.
I don't see exiting being a problem.
I'm not in Billy's position. But I'm going to suggest he's not as encumbered in the leg department as I am when it comes to getting out of the car.
I don't see exiting being a problem.
Munter said:
I think we should remember that he doesn't have to do a 100 meter sprint once out. I seem to remember exiting a single seater is like getting out of a kayak. It's push with the arms as much as you can to drag your legs out enough to allow you to exit.
I'm not in Billy's position. But I'm going to suggest he's not as encumbered in the leg department as I am when it comes to getting out of the car.
I don't see exiting being a problem.
To be honest I doubt his disability will disadvantage him as a racing driver, after hand controls are sorted. And he'll be able to park wherever he likes!I'm not in Billy's position. But I'm going to suggest he's not as encumbered in the leg department as I am when it comes to getting out of the car.
I don't see exiting being a problem.
Looks like he manages to get in an enclosed cockpit easily enough.
https://www.facebook.com/RacingWarren/videos/46058...
https://www.facebook.com/RacingWarren/videos/46058...
BBC report:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40497230
But they have this:
Sorry the picture doesn't show the caption but it say:
"Billy was driving a specially-adapted golf cart"
I'm sure Billy will find it funny but why can't the BBC get the basic right?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40497230
But they have this:
Sorry the picture doesn't show the caption but it say:
"Billy was driving a specially-adapted golf cart"
I'm sure Billy will find it funny but why can't the BBC get the basic right?
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