Erica Enders fire

Travis Miller · 06-23-2019, 12:04 PM

https://autoweek.com/article/nhra/my...g2NXm-4PopBPJ4

By now most everyone is aware of the fire Erica Enders had on Saturday while qualifying in Pro Mod at Norwalk. Be sure to read the full story and how she had a little trouble getting out of the car.

This brings me to the point that all racers need to practice getting out of their racecar in an emergency. The practice "exit" needs to be done in the following manner....

Buckle yourself in the driver seat while wearing all your safety gear. That means jacket, pants, gloves, shoes, neck collar, and helmet. Put the window net up. Now start practicing the "exit".

First hit the kill switch. Next lower the window net. Then unbuckle your seat belts. Open the door and climb out of the car. That didn't seem too bad. Now do it again with your eyes closed because the cockpit could be filled with smoke.

Become familiar with exiting this way by practicing it many times over at home remembering that there is not a "Safety Safari" at all tracks.

06-23-2019, 12:04 PM	#1
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Erica Enders fire https://autoweek.com/article/nhra/my...g2NXm-4PopBPJ4 By now most everyone is aware of the fire Erica Enders had on Saturday while qualifying in Pro Mod at Norwalk. Be sure to read the full story and how she had a little trouble getting out of the car. This brings me to the point that all racers need to practice getting out of their racecar in an emergency. The practice "exit" needs to be done in the following manner.... Buckle yourself in the driver seat while wearing all your safety gear. That means jacket, pants, gloves, shoes, neck collar, and helmet. Put the window net up. Now start practicing the "exit". First hit the kill switch. Next lower the window net. Then unbuckle your seat belts. Open the door and climb out of the car. That didn't seem too bad. Now do it again with your eyes closed because the cockpit could be filled with smoke. Become familiar with exiting this way by practicing it many times over at home remembering that there is not a "Safety Safari" at all tracks.