IT Fuel Cell Requirements?

[Andy Bettencourt]

I agree with Greg on this one.

My read: Certain classes HAVE to have a cell and that cell must meet FIA spec.

Certain classes a cell is optional - but if installed, that cell is not exempt from spec. "All cells shall be constructed...".

It doesn't make sense to me that certain classes can have 'sub-spec' cells. IMHO.

[dickita15]

It doesn't make sense to me that certain classes can have 'sub-spec' cells. IMHO.

When asked about the logic of having less rigorous standard (requiring fuel cells) in IT and similar classes the CRB chair responded that prod and GT cars do not require functional bumpers so are much more vulnerable in an incident.

[Andy Bettencourt]

I think we can get a clarification on this one pretty easily. Hope it works out 'fer ya!

[Greg Amy]

I think we can get a clarification on this one pretty easily. Hope it works out 'fer ya!

I think this may be a good case for letting a sleeping dog lie...

[dickita15]

I think this may be a good case for letting a sleeping dog lie...

well we agree on that Greg.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Good idea!

[Ryan Williams]

Several years ago, a friend wanted to install a fuel cell in his IT car. He and I both agreed that the "wording" in the GCR and IT rules was "fuzzy" and not totally clear about the installation of a fuel cell in an IT car.

I believe he called SCCA tech and was told that fuel cells were optional in IT cars, but if a fuel cell is installed in an IT car, then the fuel cell must meet the FIA specification as quoted in the GCR.

Perhaps the wording in the IT rules should be more specific about the requirements of a fuel cell in an IT car??

As I do not race anymore in IT, maybe an IT racer should submit or request a revision for clarification.

Regards, Ryan.