Paul Foster wrote:
>
> Here is the rule: (THANK YOU JERRY MOUTON!)
>
> "...As utilized only on engines originally equipped with forced
> induction, air-to-air heat exchangers (known as "intecoolers"), and
> radiators which are part of air-to-liquid charge coolers, must be cooled
> only by the atmosphere. The use of chilled liquids, ice, dry ice,
> refrigeration systems, vaporized compressed gases, etc. is
> prohibited..."
>
> This appears to me to cover both on grid and during the run. It may not
> be what the rulesmakers intended, but it looks like a good case for a
> protest...
This is totally a semantics issue and I would consider a wennie protest
if ever there was one. The Rules don't allow for water sprays in the
grid to spray down tires or radiators. And we all know that "if it
doesn't say you can, then you can't" would mean that everyone of you
that sprays down your radiator after a run is illegal.
Yeesh, gimme a break!
That rule was written to prohibit water-to-air intercoolers and the like
of "cool-can" devices. The rule applies to cars as driven. They do not
apply to whatever you choose to do to (or in) your car so long as
non-driving rules are still followed. e.g. safety etc.
-Josh2
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Joshua Hadler '74 914 2.0 CSP/Bi - Hooligan Racing #29 - CONIVOR
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