cadreamn67
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This is primarily meant for Duke but I would be interested in what others have to say on the topic.
A couple of years ago, before I pulled my motor, I was looking to run my Tiger in a PDX event put on by the SCCA Chicago Region. In reading the relevant tech rules I came upon two potential problems.
As I recall the rules incorporated by reference a lot of the rules for first level TT events. I also noticed separately that NASA piggy backed SCCA rules for their similar events, at least at that time.
One potential problem I noticed was that Monza quick fill flip door fuel fillers were prohibited. Given the close similarities of the Tiger's fuel filler lid, I made some inquiries and got a lot of frowns about whether it would pass or not.
There was also a potential issue with the hinged stock seats (at front).
I can only imagine the rules for a true road race event would be at least as strict.
Duke, all this experience is a couple of years old. But I just thought it responsible to mention it to you in case it is at all relevant to you and your May road race plans. I would hate to see you blindsided in the inspection lane. I do not think you can avoid personally confirming it other that at the actual inspection. But maybe there is something you can do to preempt a problem, if it might otherwise arise. Or maybe you have already addressed stuff like this, which would be great. If so, I for one would greatly appreciate hearing about it.
I would also be interested to know if anyone else has encountered these problems and if so how they successfully addressed them.
Gene
A couple of years ago, before I pulled my motor, I was looking to run my Tiger in a PDX event put on by the SCCA Chicago Region. In reading the relevant tech rules I came upon two potential problems.
As I recall the rules incorporated by reference a lot of the rules for first level TT events. I also noticed separately that NASA piggy backed SCCA rules for their similar events, at least at that time.
One potential problem I noticed was that Monza quick fill flip door fuel fillers were prohibited. Given the close similarities of the Tiger's fuel filler lid, I made some inquiries and got a lot of frowns about whether it would pass or not.
There was also a potential issue with the hinged stock seats (at front).
I can only imagine the rules for a true road race event would be at least as strict.
Duke, all this experience is a couple of years old. But I just thought it responsible to mention it to you in case it is at all relevant to you and your May road race plans. I would hate to see you blindsided in the inspection lane. I do not think you can avoid personally confirming it other that at the actual inspection. But maybe there is something you can do to preempt a problem, if it might otherwise arise. Or maybe you have already addressed stuff like this, which would be great. If so, I for one would greatly appreciate hearing about it.
I would also be interested to know if anyone else has encountered these problems and if so how they successfully addressed them.
Gene
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