Discussion Forums / ALL THINGS AUTOMOTIVE / Race & Rally Cars InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Discussion Forums/TPModerator@tradingpost.com.auFri, 19 Mar 2010 12:42:07 GMT20Why do race cars use button starts?/Topic1371-96-1.aspxHi, <br><br>A lot of times when I watch racing on TV, the drivers flip some switches and then hold down a button to start their cars. I'm wondering why this is used? <br><br>Also, I would like to have this in my car just for a show effect and to make it like a real race car, is this possible?Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:42:36 GMThummer3Where can I test drive race cars?/Topic1373-96-1.aspxIs there anywhere in Australia where you can take race cars for a spin? I'd love to drive one around a proper track, how much do you think this would cost me?Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:52:09 GMTJose1982Building a rally car from cheap/Topic1370-96-1.aspxI would like to build a rally car from a cheap car so i don't have to risk wrecking my own, what would be a good car to build on?Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:40:30 GMThummer3Why aren't race cars fitted with airbags?/Topic1372-96-1.aspxWas just wondering why race cars (F1, rally, Drag cars) are not fitted with airbags when airbags are most needed by them for obvious reasons.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:47:15 GMTjustin_stevens