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The Perils of Driver Changes
The Perils of Driver Changes-June 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:11:46

a Volkswagen-diesel-powered Porsche 911 that competes in the 24 Hours of LeMons, seems to be . In this case, the team provides us with a gentle headbutt for our review and amusement. This, ladies and germs, is the peril of working in a tiny space.

Driver swaps outside of the hot pits don't usually require a helmet for the 24 Hours of LeMons. Just exercise good judgement and stick your head anywhere it shouldn't be.

Generally, where the driver is about to swing his head is a bad place to put your head, especially if there's nothing but a short layer of hair between you and a hard composite shell.

Speaking of which, does anyone else get the urge to headbutt things when they're wearing a racing helmet? I mean, it seems like it's made for headbutting, right?

Here's proof that it will probably hurt the other guy should you use a helmet as a headbutting apparatus. The poor dude strapping in the driver looks a little fuzzy after that one.

Take care of your teammates, man. Like the people who , you don't want to mess with them because they can absolutely ruin your day (or race, or weekend.....or car) if provoked.

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(H/T Christopher Blizzard; sorry about your head, dude.)

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