Vent windows may look simple but they play a key role in airflow management for race cars and some performance builds. They allow fresh air into the cabin without changing the aerodynamics of the full window.

Vent windows also help reduce the build-up of fumes inside the cockpit which can happen during long runs. Race fuel and heat create vapour that makes it harder for drivers to stay focused. A well placed vent window allows clean air to enter the cabin without increasing drag or forcing drivers to open a full side window. This improves comfort and keeps attention on the track.

Better airflow

Vent windows help direct clean air to the driver at speed.

Temperature control

They reduce cockpit heat during long stints.

Improved visibility

A well placed vent reduces helmet fogging.

Durable and simple

With no complex mechanisms they work reliably under stress.

Sandbrooks supplies motorsport vent windows across New Zealand.