Willow Springs Raceway - Convertible Roll Bar rule

[Q V]

Is the 'helmet 2" below the roll bar' rule something new for 2009, or has that always been there? My car has no problem, but my friend w/ his s2000 isn't clearing the roll bar by that much.

I'm wondering what your experiences were w/ any of the groups hosting/raceway itself in regards to this rule. Just a legal thing in case anything happens, or are they really enforcing this?

Thanks!
QV

p.s. the new "convertible top must be up" rule sucks! Though I probably should run w/ my top up, but I feel so much more confined like that.

[John Coffey]

I never knew the rule to be that specific. WSIR has required some type of rollover protection for convertible vehicles for years and most factory roll bars are OK.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

I've run into it in a lot of organizations in the "If you have a roll bar/cage" section of the rules. Most cars it would be a tall order for me. ;)