[Fot] Reg Compliance - Your Feedback

[Kas Kastner]

Great letter. Sound all the way. Speaking of sound, you'll love that too.

Never be beaten by equipment
 > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:49:05 -0500
> From: jason at multivintage.com
> To: clw2000 at msn.com
> CC: fot at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Reg Compliance - Your Feedback
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> On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Charles WATSON <clw2000 at msn.com> wrote:
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> "One issue I would like some feedback on is regulation
> compliance."
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> Ah, Yes, reasonable concern.
> You are lucky with the GT6 in that most tech inspectors won't have too many
> other cars to compare it too. My general feeling is that, within
> reason, don't worry to much about the regulations.
> First, and most important thing is to build the car to be safe and
> reliable. Use the few FOT cars out there as design models and focus on
> suspension and drive train solidity first. We are all very willing to share
> our "secrets." FYI, almost all the GT6 race cars currently
> being campaigned are not technically legal for one reason or another and,
> as you say, for that matter.... just about any Triumph car you saw at the
> Mitty. But, they (usually) have been modified beyond the regulations based
> on consistent and recurring failures. And over the years, some regulations
> have even been amended to allow for (previously) forbidden mods.
> Do your homework and use what has been proven to work and don't be afraid
> to think outside the box. as Scott said yesterday... no prize money here.
> You will be spending a lot of money no matter what... so try to be sure to
> use what has worked for one of us right off the bat. (and will not have to
> be done twice)... ask lots of specific questions.
> I would worry about internal motor mods and advanced horse power stuff
> last. Build a solid foundation that can finish races. Then build better
> motors as time goes on (to that solid foundation). As you learn and sort
> the car. (baby steps)
> Really cool to see these new cars being built... happy to give any
> info/help you need.
> Build a winner you can be proud of, And realize that a 1972 rule book has
> no investment in your project,
> but you sure do.
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> Jason Ostrowski
> Friendly Ghost Racing
> 1969 Triumph GT6+
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