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by Kiwi
Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2015 Rules Submission and Discussion
Replies: 12
Views: 3395

2015 Rules Submission and Discussion

If anyone is looking for it (I was), it's here:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1229

Jamie
by Kiwi
Tue May 20, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: Ascutney
Topic: Ascutney #1 (2014) Photo, video, and summary thread
Replies: 20
Views: 10586

Re: Ascutney #1 (2014) Photo, video, and summary thread

I have a few (possibly shaky) videos to share: Chris Reilly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s1rZXtjL1U Julie Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q5o3KrglKg Larsen Schultz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuwg0CRucXY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7setg-e_heM Robbie Smolinski http://www.youtube.com/w...
by Kiwi
Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2014 Schedule
Replies: 12
Views: 3248

Re: 2014 Schedule

Any update on actual (or expected) 2014 dates? Ascutney I and II dates would be appreciated!

Jamie
by Kiwi
Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Classification
Topic: New classes for electric cars
Replies: 9
Views: 5282

Re: New classes for electric cars

Good idea. Makes sense to me. Though I now prefer the class names:
  • Unlimited
    Prepared Electric
    Street Prepared Electric
    Street Electric
Jamie
by Kiwi
Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Formula Libre change of class name
Replies: 24
Views: 19846

Re: Formula Libre change of class name

The real objection I have to the class name Open is that other sanctioning bodies (Rally America, NASA Rally, PPIHC, maybe others) already use that name. Their rules for Open class are much more limiting than what we propose for Open. In Rally America, turbo restrictors are required, consumer-grade ...
by Kiwi
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: No traction control in Prepared classes?
Replies: 11
Views: 11836

Re: No traction control in Prepared classes?

Kevin and Sherm, good answers both. I agree that the cost of a good traction control (TC) system is not cheap and the results are potentially worth a lot of time on a hill. So I can understand banning it for certain classes (e.g., Prepared) and allowing it in others (e.g., Formula Libre). I also lik...
by Kiwi
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: No traction control in Prepared classes?
Replies: 11
Views: 11836

No traction control in Prepared classes?

I did not realize that our current rules ban traction/stability control in the Prepared classes. The 2013 Technical and Safety Requirements read: 2. CHASSIS. BB. Dual System 1. Any device that actuates the brake independent of driver control shall not be allowed, except for Formula Libre. Devices th...
by Kiwi
Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: New classes for electric cars
Replies: 9
Views: 5282

Re: New classes for electric cars

Pikes Peak have some specific safety rules for the cars in these two electric classes regarding batteries. For example, forced ventilation of the battery compartment, battery to motor wiring is fused, and external kill switch. I'm not sure how they train course workers, I remember hearing something ...
by Kiwi
Fri Dec 20, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Classification
Topic: Formula Libre change of class name
Replies: 24
Views: 19846

Re: Formula Libre change of class name

A couple more thoughts.  To prevent confusion between Unlimited and Unprepared, especially with the abbreviations, we could use: U - Unlimited UP - Unprepared However, I'm now thinking that maybe the name Unprepared could use changing.  If we are going to change one name, why not rethink the whole n...