Rotary Engine Eligibility for Super Touring Light

[lawtonglenn]

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while I am sure the intent of your interpretation Greg is spot on,
as an semi-professional lawyer, I am afraid the words do not support
it, and will need to be changed.

specifically, the eligibility section 9.1.4.B is where the IT allowance is defined.

in the allowed engine section 9.1.4.3.I.2 the rotary engines are
specifically allowed, but there is no direct tie-in to IT cars,
and so that means that the rotary engines are allowed for ST builds

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without the fuel cell AND a dash cross bar on the cage, (I have neither)
an IT build will not meet the other ST specs
so... what needs to be proposed is a change to the wording
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FROM

"Any GCR listed IT cars, 1985 and newer, under their current IT
specifications may compete in STU. GCR listed ITS, ITA, ITB,
and ITC cars with reciprocating piston engines of 2 liters and less
engine displacement, 1985 and newer, may compete in STL under
their current IT specifications"

TO

"Any GCR listed IT cars, 1985 and newer, under their current IT
specifications may compete in STU. GCR listed ITS, ITA, ITB,
and ITC cars with reciprocating piston engines of 2 liters and less
engine displacement, or rotary engines as specified in 9.1.4.3.I.2,
[S]1985 and newer,[/S] may compete in STL under their current IT specifications"

and I guess while we are at it, we should eliminate the 1985 redundancy, since
IT cars aren't allowed engine swaps, there is no need to invoke the 1985 rule
independently for the car and the engine.

so, if nobody else has proposed this yet, I will have to go learn how... Greg, will you take the ball for me?

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[lawtonglenn]

Letter number #8233 is currently waiting to be reviewed by the ST committee.
After the ST committee reviews your letter, the CRB will review it, and it will
proceed to Fastrack.

[Greg Amy]

Just getting in from Summit Point, haven't read everything (or your email, Dan). But I forgot about the safety items. Otherwise the IT RX-7s are compliant to ST prep regs...no need to write letters, the STAC is currently debating how to resolve that prior to the Sprints.

On a purely personal opinion note, absolutely positively not reflecting the opinion of any other member of the STAC or CRB, Super Touring Light is a class for 2L and under piston engines, but rotary engines are given a place to play in it. Nothing more. If you want opportunity to have reasonable competitiveness, go build for STU (Street Port or Bridge Port) or Production (Street Port). But if you want stock ports and limited chassis mods, Improved Touring is your class (while you can still get parts...RIP Wankel Rotary Engine!!!) and you'll be able to enter STL.

Or you can volunteer to replace me on the STAC .

GA, from the iPhone...

[lawtonglenn]

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Greg, Do you think this will be sorted out by Memorial Day NHMS? ... Bob Blake and I are trying to decide where to run.

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[Greg Amy]

Yes. I believe this is supposed to show up in the next Fastrack. As I understand it, the ITS and ITA cars will be explicitly listed on the new Alternate Vehicle Allowances table.

But even if they aren't, I can't imagine anyone even noticing, let alone giving you any grief over it. You've been doing it now for, what, two years...?

GA

[dickita15]

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Greg, Do you think this will be sorted out by Memorial Day NHMS? ... Bob Blake and I are trying to decide where to run.

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It will be okay Glenn, if anyone questions it let me know.

[mossaidis]

(I wonder if Dick is bias in any way? <_<)

Busting balls,
Mickey

[dickita15]

(I wonder if Dick is bias in any way? <_<)

Busting balls,
Mickey

Why yes I do, I am biased toward Truth, Justice and the American way.