I don't understand what this means:
> I would also propose, that we drop the tubing chassis
>rule because after all what is a Lotus Super 7 and all the subsequent knock
>off kit cars of the Super 7, but tubing chassis kit cars. D Mod is after
all
>a modified class and a very good outlet for innovation and creative design.
What is the tubing chassis rule?
Katie
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DUELRACER@aol.com [SMTP:DUELRACER@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 8:18 PM
> To: autox@autox.team.net; SCCA71@aol.com; Krooks@planetkc.com;
> wichita-scca@autox.team.net; AutoX200@aol.com
> Subject: Proposal for D Mod
>
> I am forwarding a letter to the list by request of the author to get input
>
> from D Mod and E Mod drivers. Thanks
>
> Paul Poore
> Davison Racing
> Richard D. Davison, Sr.
> 3807 W. 47th Street
> Roeland Park, KS 66205
>
>
> June 24, 1999
> SCCA Solo Events Board
> Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
> 9033 E. Easter Place
> Englewood, CO 80112
>
> Dear SCCA Solo Events Board:
>
> There has been a rule change suggestion regarding the D Mod class. The
> minimum weight for the class would be raised 180 pounds. A vehicle would
> be
> weighed with the driver in it. In my opinion this proposed rule change
> would
> be a step in the right direction, but does not go far enough. A six foot
> three inch, 220 pound driver would already be discriminated against by
> this
> rule.
> My proposal would be to increase the minimum weight for the class to 1,400
>
> pounds. This would not only make allowance for any drivers weight, but
> would
> also equalize the class for not only Lotus, but also for many smaller
> production line cars. I would also propose, that we drop the tubing
> chassis
> rule because after all what is a Lotus Super 7 and all the subsequent
> knock
> off kit cars of the Super 7, but tubing chassis kit cars. D Mod is after
> all
> a modified class and a very good outlet for innovation and creative
> design.
> An equivalent weight increase could also be proposed for the E Mod class.
>
> I feel that a move such as this could substantially increase the number of
>
> participants in this class. I sincerely hope that my proposal will be
> given
> serious consideration. Thank you for you time if you would like to
> discuss
> this with me further or have any question please feel free to call me at
> (deleted).
>
> Incidentally this proposed change would not cause the D Mod National
> Championship winner of last year to have to add any weight to his car to
> comply with this change.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Richard Davison, SR.
> Club Member # R249027
> Davison Racing Owner
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