History Roll Bars before 1952

Some of the guys were getting too aggressive as seen by the Chuck Akulis upside down at Fonda. Which is also part of the reason progress has slowed on my car.

I want to race and understand that things happen, but these aren't like the modern cars, I can't go to the speed shop and buy a brand new 40 Ford axle or Cyclone transmission adopter, when people who don't understand that come in and ram and jam and tear up vintage equipment it takes the fun out of it.

The club has taken steps and throws out anyone who does this!

 

good. things may happen, but it certainly doesn't have to be a bloodsport.

 

so going back to the rear suspension . . . . was there a criteria for the (understandably more stable) semi elliptical rear springs, or did guys do this to gain more better handling of their own accord? even if some knows how, it must be a substantial undertaking mechanically, and have gone hand in hand with Rules modification. chicken or egg type of thing?

the more i learn, the more respect i have for the OGs of the sport who really had minimal sources (in comparison to these young whippersnappers of today) on which to draw.

thanks,

sid