Post by Bruce on May 12, 2013 13:50:33 GMT -8
OK, Gang – As we indicated in the latest Conference Call Minutes, there are 3 items on the CRB list for member input. They are listed in the June PRELIMINARY CRB Minutes – which we would assume would become OFFICIAL in a few days.
Text reproduced below for those who would prefer NOT to download the file.
These items are out for MEMBER INPUT – we need for YOU (SCCA Members) to submit your comments to the CRB via the proper channel on the CRBSCCA.com website. Be sure to include the ITEM NUMBER and comment on each item separately (we need to keep this simple for SCCA J ). It doesn’t take much – a simple “I approve” or “I disagree” will suffice, but additional comments are welcome.
Item #1 is simply a clarification that the 31.75 inch measurement between the centers of the shock towers must be CENTERED on the car.
Item #2 - For those of you that have not investigated the Glossary of the GCR, I include here the current definition of “Bodywork” for *ALL* SCCA cars .. unless superseded by class specific rules–
Bodywork – See Body.
Body – All parts of the car licked by the air stream and situated above the belly / floor with exception of the roll bar or cage. For Formula and Sports Racing cars, further exceptions are those units definitely associated with the function of the engine or transmission.
I mean, seriously, “ALL PARTS OF THE CAR LICKED BY THE AIR STREAM…” ?? That would include TIRES for formula cars. Are your tires “bodywork”. This was obviously intended for closed wheel cars – NOT formula cars. Most of the other formula classes have already added something to their class rules to correct this.
Item #3 – I think it’s clearly obvious to most of us that we should ALLOW some sort of head surround. This will not REQUIRE one – just ALLOW it to be removed to get in and/or out of the car.
Steve, FV80
ITEMS…
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Formula/Sports Racer
FV
1. #10580 (Stevan Davis) GCR Errors and Omissions for FV Bodywork
The CRB seeks member input on the following clarification to the bodywork rule 9.1.1.9.E to
change from
"Any bodywork forward of the center of the torsion bar tubes shall have a maximum width of 31.75 inches
(80.645cm)"
to
"Any bodywork forward of the center of the torsion bar tubes shall not extend outward
beyond the centerline of the shock towers (maximum width of 31.75 inches or 80.645cm)."
Your input is appreciated.
Please submit your input through the CRB letter system at crbscca.com.
2. #10581 (Stevan Davis) Addition to FV Rules to Define "Bodywork"
The CRB seeks member input on the following to help more clearly define bodywork for Formula Vee.
Add to section 9.1.1.9, a new section, Q.:
Bodywork shall be defined as all panels external to the chassis/frame
and licked directly by the air stream. This includes the floor pan. All bodywork
shall be rigidly attached to the chassis and shall not move relative to the chassis while the car is in operation. For the purposes of this
definition, the rigid portion of the front beam is considered part of the chassis/frame.
This change is taken in large part from the FF/FC rule set with the addition of the beam reference in the last sentence.
Please submit a letter with your responses through the CRB letter system at crbscca.com.
Your input is appreciated.
3. #10585 (Stevan Davis) Add Wording to Allow Removable Head Surrounds
The CRB seeks member input on allowing removable head surrounds in FV with the following changes to
section 9.1.1.9.G:
G. The driver’s seat shall be capable of being entered without the manipulation or removal of any part or
panel with the exception of the steering wheel and/or an optional driver's head surround. Any removable
head surround shall meet the following requirements:
1. Padding should be of a suitable non-rebounding material and shall not extend more than 2
inches in front of the driver's helmet in the normally seated driving position.
No portion can be directly in front of any part of the driver's helmet in the normally seated driving position.
Padding shall not restrict vision to the sides of the car and must be easily removable by the driver and/or
safety workers without the use of any tools.
2. Removal instructions for safety workers are recommended. Constructors and drivers should
consider removal difficulty should the car be inverted off course.
Please submit a letter with your responses through the CRB letter system at crbscca.com.
Your input is appreciated
Text reproduced below for those who would prefer NOT to download the file.
These items are out for MEMBER INPUT – we need for YOU (SCCA Members) to submit your comments to the CRB via the proper channel on the CRBSCCA.com website. Be sure to include the ITEM NUMBER and comment on each item separately (we need to keep this simple for SCCA J ). It doesn’t take much – a simple “I approve” or “I disagree” will suffice, but additional comments are welcome.
Item #1 is simply a clarification that the 31.75 inch measurement between the centers of the shock towers must be CENTERED on the car.
Item #2 - For those of you that have not investigated the Glossary of the GCR, I include here the current definition of “Bodywork” for *ALL* SCCA cars .. unless superseded by class specific rules–
Bodywork – See Body.
Body – All parts of the car licked by the air stream and situated above the belly / floor with exception of the roll bar or cage. For Formula and Sports Racing cars, further exceptions are those units definitely associated with the function of the engine or transmission.
I mean, seriously, “ALL PARTS OF THE CAR LICKED BY THE AIR STREAM…” ?? That would include TIRES for formula cars. Are your tires “bodywork”. This was obviously intended for closed wheel cars – NOT formula cars. Most of the other formula classes have already added something to their class rules to correct this.
Item #3 – I think it’s clearly obvious to most of us that we should ALLOW some sort of head surround. This will not REQUIRE one – just ALLOW it to be removed to get in and/or out of the car.
Steve, FV80
ITEMS…
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Formula/Sports Racer
FV
1. #10580 (Stevan Davis) GCR Errors and Omissions for FV Bodywork
The CRB seeks member input on the following clarification to the bodywork rule 9.1.1.9.E to
change from
"Any bodywork forward of the center of the torsion bar tubes shall have a maximum width of 31.75 inches
(80.645cm)"
to
"Any bodywork forward of the center of the torsion bar tubes shall not extend outward
beyond the centerline of the shock towers (maximum width of 31.75 inches or 80.645cm)."
Your input is appreciated.
Please submit your input through the CRB letter system at crbscca.com.
2. #10581 (Stevan Davis) Addition to FV Rules to Define "Bodywork"
The CRB seeks member input on the following to help more clearly define bodywork for Formula Vee.
Add to section 9.1.1.9, a new section, Q.:
Bodywork shall be defined as all panels external to the chassis/frame
and licked directly by the air stream. This includes the floor pan. All bodywork
shall be rigidly attached to the chassis and shall not move relative to the chassis while the car is in operation. For the purposes of this
definition, the rigid portion of the front beam is considered part of the chassis/frame.
This change is taken in large part from the FF/FC rule set with the addition of the beam reference in the last sentence.
Please submit a letter with your responses through the CRB letter system at crbscca.com.
Your input is appreciated.
3. #10585 (Stevan Davis) Add Wording to Allow Removable Head Surrounds
The CRB seeks member input on allowing removable head surrounds in FV with the following changes to
section 9.1.1.9.G:
G. The driver’s seat shall be capable of being entered without the manipulation or removal of any part or
panel with the exception of the steering wheel and/or an optional driver's head surround. Any removable
head surround shall meet the following requirements:
1. Padding should be of a suitable non-rebounding material and shall not extend more than 2
inches in front of the driver's helmet in the normally seated driving position.
No portion can be directly in front of any part of the driver's helmet in the normally seated driving position.
Padding shall not restrict vision to the sides of the car and must be easily removable by the driver and/or
safety workers without the use of any tools.
2. Removal instructions for safety workers are recommended. Constructors and drivers should
consider removal difficulty should the car be inverted off course.
Please submit a letter with your responses through the CRB letter system at crbscca.com.
Your input is appreciated