Richard Slack Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Hi, I have booked a track day, but on the website it says all cars must be fitted with front and rear towing eyes or towing fixtures. Have any of you fitted towing eyes, and if so where? Many thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevanP Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 I've fitted one to the front. There is a box section of the chassis just back from the nose cone. I made a couple of identical steel plates up and effectively clamped them over the box section with a couple of m10 bolts. I've used a TRS Tow strap to connect to this. Works a treat when needed. Thankfully never had to use it. I didn't want to drill or weld anything on the box section for fear of weakening or twisting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 I did something similar but picked up the two existing M6 bolts that hold the nose cone bolt plate, and welded up a toeing eye. It is best to have something fitted just in case..most places are good but I have had a toe truck driver who wanted to pull on a wishbone.... If time is against you you could fix a rope to the same frame and cable tie it in place so if needed cable tie will break and allow rope to extend... I cant find photo of bracket but attached shows fixing points, the bracket is the stainless 6mm bar below nose cone bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Baker Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 I do track days and am yet to fit towing eyes. As others have said, it’s advisable to do it just in case BUT also just to say in my experience it’s something that is not enforced at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hunter - Club Secretary Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 I don't bother, just stick some "tow" stickers on your roll bar, they can use that if needs be. You can see the stickers on my MSA bar (white at the fromt, yellow on the rear). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 You can use the front wishbones if you get a brother towing strap. About £16 on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 It can also be used on a full cage if you have one of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Slack Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 Thank you all for your replies!👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Never had a towing eye in 20 years of trackdays. The one time I did need a tow, we used a soft strap around the front wishbone. Because of the low weight of the car it does no damage. Also if you have a cage, a soft strap round that is sufficient for a tow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 On 07/07/2024 at 19:28, Rob Hunter - Club Secretary said: I don't bother, just stick some "tow" stickers on your roll bar, they can use that if needs be. You can see the stickers on my MSA bar (white at the fromt, yellow on the rear). This solution of marking the towing points on roll hoop / cage is accepted in a lot of Motorsport disciplines and like others never had a problem at track days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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