Roof escapes, which have been promoted by some of the series’ larger drivers who have a more difficult time exiting cars following crashes, should be available for use by the end of the season, Nelson said. One of Nelson’s engineers at NASCAR’s research and development center came up with the idea currently being tested on the escape hatch, which utilizes a pull-cord to allow two different ways of opening the hatch. The roof hatch will be optional, not required.( ThatsRacin.com , see past news on my Safety News page )(5-17-2003)
