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Re: Thrust records

To: Dan Warner <dwarner@electrorent.com>,
Subject: Re: Thrust records
From: W S Potter <wester6935@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 09:07:04 -0600
USFRA is not an option on thrust vehicles.  If you want to pay for timing at
a private meet that's another thing.  World of Speed is not an option under
our current set up.

Wes Potter
USFRA Media Relations

on 10/8/03 6:50 AM, Dan Warner at dwarner@electrorent.com wrote:

> However, why would a thrust vehicle have to run for a record? What
> kind of safety restrictions would have to be addressed before it could run
> for time only? Or is this even doable?
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> Reaction propulsion engines are currently prohibited. Last time I saw a thrust
> vehicle was at a meet which included FIA back in the 70s.
> 
> Most thrust vehicles want FIA records and that format cannot be accomendated
> during the meets which are close to over population. USFRA might be an option
> to run a thrust car/bike.
> DW





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