The objective of this paper is to show how a cost-effective hand control system was designed, built and tested to allow an amateur paraplegic driver to compete in a sports racer in SCCA road racing. The hand control system is based on a newly-designed steering wheel; incorporating the throttle, brake and shifting functions. On-board computer data is discussed which demonstrates generation of competitive braking g forces and shows multiple downshifts combined with braking into a chicane at Portland International Raceway. The compact size of the system also make it adaptable to most open wheel race cars.
Hand Controls for Paraplegic Race Car Drivers
Sae Technical Papers
Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exposition ; 1998
16.11.1998
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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