Our sponsors MSAR (suppliers of race equipment) have kindly provided some improved padding for the roll cage.
Although the current padding was supplied by another motorsport supplier and is fireproof, it provides minimal protection in hard impacts. Furthermore its shape does not lend itself to easy fitment on a roll cage and has to be secured with tape which does not give a professional finish.
MSAR are great advocates for safety. Their biggest concern is for road use rather than racing, where passengers are not wearing protective helmets. Then even a minor head impact on a bar can be extremely dangerous if it is not adequately padded.
Compare the old and new padding side by side and the additional protection of the new MSAR padding can be seen – although it feels hard to the touch, it is still possible to squeeze it by hand. Meanwhile the old padding is very soft to the touch and will provide minimal protection in an impact.
The MSAR padding fitted the roll cage far better – its shape holds it in place well. It is further secured with adhesive and provide a much more professional fitted appearance.
Black Sun Racing 