Lee, Sorry, I misread your post. Yes, Jeff is correct. Whenever you find a difference between the GCR and the Solo Rules, the Solo Rules take precedence.
Art -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JBlumenthal Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 6:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [F500] 2007 GCR vs. 2006 SR question The Solo rules take precedence over the GCR for Solo events. There are several other differences, like fire systems that are not required for Solo. You are smart to ask the question! Lee Tilton wrote: > The 2006 SR state: > > FORMULA 440 > F Modified class is for current year GCR legal cars except as amended > by the Solo rules. The current GCR (Formula Car > Specifications) requires that F440 be constructed with the driver's > feet behind the front edge of the front wheels. Short wheelbase cars > constructed prior to this change are "grandfathered", and remain legal > even though the driver's feet extend beyond the front wheels. > > However, the 2007 GCR makes provisions for a crush box and doesn't > mention grandfathering the older cars: > > The soles of the driver's feet shall not extend beyond the front edge > of the wheel rims (in normal position; i.e., pedal not depressed). > all cars shall comply with the above or provide foot protection in the > following manner: > There shall be a crushable structure, securely attached to the front > bulkhead, with a minimum cross section of 200 square cm. (31 square > inch), a minimum of 40cm (15.75 inches) forward of the brake pedal > (not GCR - 206 9.1.1. Formula Car Category Specifications > depressed) constructed of a minimum of eighteen (18) gauge 6061-T4 or > equivalent aluminum. Radiators may be incorporated in this structure. > > Which is correct? > > Lee ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
