Roll over protection

[Craig Mann]

I just attended Gurston Down hill climb school. I have to say had a fantastic day, would totally recommend. 
 Now, to have a go properly, if I’ve read the rules correctly, my Westfield would fit into “road going specialist production” . 
 I know before I ask this, that it would be advisable to have better roll over protection. But is it required by the rules in this class. ( my reading is, it isn’t) at present, only have Jap bar. 

 Reason I ask, is that I have another car ( MR2) that will not need modifications to compete and I could use this.  But I’d much prefer to use Westfield. 

[Kingster]

13 minutes ago, Craig Mann said:

advisable to have better roll over protection

That’s a huge understatement - in my view, for any competitive event, it is essential not advisable to replace the “jap” (aka chocolate) cosmetic roll bar with something that would actually save your life in the event of a rollover.

[Craig Mann]

Thanks for the response. But that was exactly what I wanted to avoid, going down the risk versus cost debate. I just wanted clarification on the rules. 
 In my opinion driving on the road, where most of my miles will be done, is inherently more dangerous than driving on my own, up a hill climb. ( Track day / racing completely different). 
 We all way up risk ourselves. I ride motorbikes on the road, and have raced. Again I’m aware of the risks and still view my Westfield on a hill climb with no roll over protection as safer. And if I do have a problem, I’ve only got myself to blame. 
 So out of interest do you know the answer to my original question. Or should I just use my MR2 also with no roll over protection, but I know for a fact that doesn’t require it. 😄

[Kingster]

3 minutes ago, Craig Mann said:

 In my opinion driving on the road, where most of my miles will be done, is inherently more dangerous than driving on my own, up a hill climb. ( Track day / racing completely different). 

Agreed - and yes it’s entirely up to you.

[Craig Mann]

Sorry , I really hope my reply hasn’t come over facetious. To let you understand. I bought the Westfield with no intention of putting it on any sort of track. Loved driving it and love the look of it. But I feel the bug could bite of competing. But I don’t want to butcher the car, also roof won’t fit cover won’t fit etc. to then only do a few meetings and decide it’s not for me would be gutting.