I'd rather have whatever flying in the window stopped by my net than by my restraints.
J~
I was sure there would responses like this. :-).
Most of my racing has been done in open wheel/open cockpit, so the lack of a window net being a problem seems small in comparison (to no roof, windshield, etc.)
Since it's an uncommon practice most corner-workers would call it in. Likely would get flagged the first time but like Dave's experience soon word would get out and probably would not be an issue the rest of the weekend. But you might have to go through the same experience the next race weekend or when you visit a different track. If you're first session is qualifying it would be worth the extra effort to communicate your intent ahead of time so you don't get flagged in while trying to qualify. I'm also considering going with arm restraints if that gives me a clearer view to my left-rear. My plan is to show a grid worker the arm restraints while on grid and then ask them, as a favor, to call it in to race control.
Thanks, Randy. My thoughts exactly. I'd hate to lose valuable track time, so I'd try to have all the right conversations beforehand. Of course, if I choose to run arm restraints I'll have to accept the risk that I may be black flagged. Everything's a compromise ...
I'm hoping to run my car without a top occasionally. Unfortunately most of the tracks around here have long straights..