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Post by humvderby on Feb 28, 2007 20:45:57 GMT -6
Mr. Slick and Wheeler,
I am new to the board and after reviewing some of the rules in the stock classes, specifically "Pro Stock" I would like to know if you would consider modifying the 3/8" track clearance rule to "No part of the car with the exception of the wheels may contact the track". This leaves room for a little more creativity with weight placement and car design. Just inquiring. Thanks.
HumV
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Post by Wheeler on Feb 28, 2007 21:10:02 GMT -6
HumV, I think major rule changes must be made at begining of year. I agree it would allow for more creative designs, but if not done properly it could cause track damage. Some live races are held on wood tracks which would not accomodate this type of car. I think continuity should be part of the consideration.
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Post by Lucky 13 on Mar 1, 2007 6:23:26 GMT -6
The 3/8 clearance rule was brought up during the discussion of the "HOT ROD" rules. I know Scott was worried because anything below that may cause damage to the timer sensor, which could be very costly !!
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Post by Mr. Slick on Mar 1, 2007 8:39:49 GMT -6
The other challenge is that the clearance on the Best Track is different than on the larger Betacraft/Challenger tracks. I believe that we should leave the clearance the way it is for 2007. BUT I would entertain all sorts of discussions about changes to the rules for 2008. Maybe a "Low Rider" class where no part of the car can extend above the plane of the axles beyond the area where the wheels are. ;D The clearance has to be addressed in two areas, the flat sections and the transition. Transition: The front/back overhang from the wheels can cause a part of the low riding cars to bottom out on the front/back of the cars when they are in the transition depending on the radius of the curve. Flat: The BetaCraft/Challenger series uses #6 Pan head screws to hold the plating to the frame structure so there needs to be clearance for the screw heads. Also the width of the guide rails needs to be specified. . . . and probably several other dimensions.
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Post by humvderby on Mar 1, 2007 11:36:32 GMT -6
Thanks for the responses and explanations guys. Sounds a liitle more complicated than I thought, but it still sounds possible. That would be great if we can review this for 2008.
Lucky 13, I am not sure how a low car could affect a timer sensor. I have a 2 lane Best Track with Micro Wizard timer and the sensor is underneath the track surface. He must have some other timer I am not familiar with but I can't imagine where the sensor would be in relation to a low riding car could hit it?
Thanks again, I am looking forward to entering a car soon.
HumV
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Post by Warthog on Mar 1, 2007 11:43:48 GMT -6
Lucky 13, I am not sure how a low car could affect a timer sensor. I have a 2 lane Best Track with Micro Wizard timer and the sensor is underneath the track surface. He must have some other timer I am not familiar with but I can't imagine where the sensor would be in relation to a low riding car could hit it? The timer we use is a Newbold Turbo. Sensors for it are built into a small tube with a flange that pushes down into the sensor hole in the track. the flange sticks up a little above the flat of the track (about 1/8"). It is certainly worth looking into for next years race. Would be fun to see some of the designs that would go along with this.
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