For the Rules Nerds: the Imola BAR DQ

[Greg Amy]

Truly *fascinating* situation in terms of rules interpretations, intents, and intrigue. I've been impressed with BAR's rules and technical creativity over the last couple of years, and this one takes the cake. A tip of the hat to the engineers.

The FIA hearing is May 4th; the results will be far-reaching.

BAR Special: Shaken, Not Stirred

http://www.autosport-atlas.com/journal_art...icle.aspx?id=69

(Sorry if you don't have a subscription, but you should...)

Some quotes:

"One possible explanation is that, for whatever reason, the team hedged their bets. They came up with an interesting and quite possibly valid interpretation...it's a dangerous game to rely on your own interpretation of a situation like that, without first checking with the [sanctioning body]..."

"Is being able to cheat illegal in itself? That's going to involve some serious debate over semantics, and views will undoubtedly be divided."

[gsbaker]

I love that site--almost as much as this one.

Here is a related thread, for those who don't subscribe:

http://forums.atlasf1.com/showthread.php?s...&threadid=78601

------------------
Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[eh_tony!!!]

Probably one of the best quotes in history... Has alot of application here..
***************************************

http://forums.atlasf1.com/showthread.php?s...&threadid=78601

(quote)
BTW, I don't feel the spirit of the rules can be used to objectively tech inspect cars. If the spirit has been broken, tighten the rule to prevent the technique in future, but don't blame or penalise BAR for exploiting a grey area - it's their job.

Ben (end quote)

[This message has been edited by eh_tony!!! (edited May 07, 2005).]

[lateapex911]

wel, that's an interesting one. Matchett pointed out, in the Speed qualifying telecast, that the FIA requires that all items be presented to them before for approval, and that this item was not has had dire consequences for the team, which has been excluded from this event AND the next!!!!!!!!!!!

So, EVEN IF the tank is found to be a loophole in the rules, history has forever been altered. Serious s#$t here...Can you imagine the heat from the sponsors for not even being IN the race!?!?!

Of course the flipside is that anything that gets your name in front of the public is a good thing...."Any press is good press"...

------------------
Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
[email protected]

[eh_tony!!!]

Jake, Go here....

http://195.147.246.45/BAR_FIA_Submission.pdf

Stewards had seen the tank on multiple occasions.