Running with a full fuel tank.

[billf]

Handling aside for the moment, my next thought is the amount of flammables carried. I'd like to limit the amount to what is needed for the event, and ballast the rest as needed for the scales.

Just another approach.

Good racing.

Bill

[wepsbee]

Handling aside for the moment, my next thought is the amount of flammables carried. I'd like to limit the amount to what is needed for the event, and ballast the rest as needed for the scales.

Just another approach.

Good racing.

Bill

That is a great thought. An issue that never entered my mind. Thanks

[JLawton]

If you ran a full tank would you be able to hit the minimum weight? If not, I would run as little as possible. If you run ballast I would think you would get better weight distribution with the fuel towards the back than you would with ballast in the foot well.

I also don't think at this point you would notice much handling differences of 8-10 gallons of fuel.

[wepsbee]

If you ran a full tank would you be able to hit the minimum weight? If not, I would run as little as possible. If you run ballast I would think you would get better weight distribution with the fuel towards the back than you would with ballast in the foot well.

I also don't think at this point you would notice much handling differences of 8-10 gallons of fuel.

I do not think I can get to minimum, the last time I checked I was 150 over!!!! With 3/4 plus fuel load. We are working on the weight issue a little at a time. Got some good ideas at LRP and will work on them this winter. I was trying to always start with a full tank for consistency. The handling difference is what I am trying to figure out. If none then less weight would be better.

[wepsbee]

I do not think I can get to minimum, the last time I checked I was 150 over!!!! With 3/4 plus fuel load. We are working on the weight issue a little at a time. Got some good ideas at LRP and will work on them this winter. I was trying to always start with a full tank for consistency. The handling difference is what I am trying to figure out. If none then less weight would be better.

According to M. Kessler this car is probably classed wrong comparing the power to actual weight.

[Andy Bettencourt]

According to M. Kessler this car is probably classed wrong comparing the power to actual weight.

Actual weight maybe, but POTENTIAL weight, no. 2325 is your minimum?. If you pulled the stock tank and replaced it with a small cell, you could probably eliminate about 50lbs (less gas needed). Go to some lightweight wheels and tires and I bet you could save another 30lbs. Mins are also based on 180lbs for driver. Most of us have some work to do in that department too.

[wepsbee]

Actual weight maybe, but POTENTIAL weight, no. 2325 is your minimum?. If you pulled the stock tank and replaced it with a small cell, you could probably eliminate about 50lbs (less gas needed). Go to some lightweight wheels and tires and I bet you could save another 30lbs. Mins are also based on 180lbs for driver. Most of us have some work to do in that department too.

I am using Tracklites at I think 9-10 lbs. The fuel cell sounds really good. The last issue is a no brainer!!!!! We will keep at it though as we are seeing year to year improvements but the desire to get it done now is strong when we watch to rest of the pack in front.