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F.6.3 Front Hoop Bracing

F.6.3.1 Front Hoop Braces must be constructed of material meeting F.3.2.1.d

F.6.3.2 The Front Hoop must be supported by two Braces extending in the forward direction, one on each of the left and right sides of the Front Hoop.

F.6.3.3 The Front Hoop Braces must be constructed such that they protect the driver’s legs and

should extend to the structure in front of the driver’s feet.

F.6.3.4 The Front Hoop Braces must be attached as near as possible to the top of the Front Hoop but not more than 50 mm below the top-most surface of the Front Hoop. See figure following

F.5.8.6 above

F.6.3.5 If the Front Hoop leans rearwards by more than 10° from the vertical, it must be supported by additional Front Hoop Braces to the rear.

F.6.3.6 The Front Hoop Braces must be straight, without any bends