roll cage

noun

: a protective framework of metal bars encasing the driver of a vehicle (such as a racing car)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Faithfully reproduced details include bucket seats, a roll cage, clear headlights with M-B star braces, racing graphics and, of course, raised doors. —

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2021 Identifiable by orange trim, the LMP3s differ from the LMP2s are less than half the price ($250,000 compared to $506,000) and get there in part by utilizing steel brake rotors as opposed to carbon and a steel tubular roll cage into a composite chassis. —

Ryan Pritt, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2023 Beard didn't notice the Corvette behind him—the roll cage limits the Huracán's rear visibility. —

Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 7 Feb. 2023 The Air Force's MRZR features a folding roll cage that allows a CMV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport to carry it. —

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Aug. 2021 Then came the details suitable for the track: the baby blue roll cage and exhaust pipes, the curvilinear racing seats, analog gauges on the dashboard, a bright red 5-point seat belt emblazoned with their last names, a matching red fire extinguisher between the seats. —

CNN, 8 Sep. 2020 Additionally, this year’s regulations stipulated safety improvements to the roll cage, and Lambo also added carbon-Kevlar honeycomb side panels and new brakes. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023 It will likely be equipped with all the hardware needed for track duty, including a roll cage, fire suppression system, racing seats, and safety harness. —

Frankie Cruz, Car and Driver, 10 Dec. 2022 Modifications for the #000 car included a roll cage, sports seat, fire system and approved tweaks to the electronic control unit and exhaust system. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2022 See More

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