New Porsche Boxster
New Porsche Boxster

Are New Safety Systems Unsafe For Track Use?

New cars always seem to be touting their new technology almost more than their driving capabilities. That’s great if you’re into buying a rolling living room. But what about those of us who love to drive and want to actually enjoy (and pay attention to) driving? Is it getting harder to find a car that delivers? Well, it looks like the “safety” systems in new BMWs might even make it impossible to bring them on track. Road and Track takes a look at the issue.

It will be interesting to see if Porsche will find itself in a similar predicament with their systems. I’d like to think that they will judiciously avoid that fate. What do you think?

Update 4/12: BMW CCA says that they will not ban new BMWs. Looks like they might need to tell their chapters about this policy…