steveiow
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| posted on 26/1/10 at 08:08 AM |
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Mmmmm.
Just received the race pack with the pdf's attached and cant see entry forms for Castle Combe for Locosts 5th April - as it appears to be a CCRC
run event, do they send us the applications and details of any test days rather than the 750MC?
[Edited on 26/1/10 by steveiow]
[Edited on 26/1/10 by steveiow]
2012 Locost Race Car #12 - for everything Locost Racing: www.SEWC.co.uk
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aligarratt
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| posted on 26/1/10 at 09:37 AM |
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Usually the Castle Combe races are run by a different club. Something like the Castle Combe racing club, They will probably send out seperate entry
forms for these.
Locost #3
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ernie
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| posted on 27/1/10 at 07:21 PM |
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yes, spoke to RK at autosport show, regs for Castle Comb will be sent direct
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pumpers
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| posted on 29/1/10 at 07:49 PM |
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I've decided that i'm not racing this year for a couple of reasons, firstly there seems to be a distinct lack of races round my neck of
the woods. Looking at the fixture list I'd only be racing at Anglesey, Cadwell and Oulton as I usually travel down on the morning of the race
due to work and financial constraints ( I don't do camping, I like a little comfort !) and it doesnt seem worth it.
Secondly, my wifes business has really taken off giving me absolutley no time whatsoever to prep the car !
There is an upside however, if business continues as it is I'll be able to pay someone to prep the car for me next year as well paying for a
B+B!!
Hope you all have a great season and hopefully I'll get to a race or two to watch.
Craig
No63
[Edited on 29/1/10 by pumpers]
[Edited on 29/1/10 by pumpers]
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steveiow
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| posted on 2/2/10 at 11:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by procomp
The other reg that will be enforced a bit more is the prop restraints one. Last time i checked only our cars where running them. This is a very basic
FIA/MSA regulation that has been in place for quite some time. There has been one incident in RGB where there was none fitted. and there was an
incident in Kits some years ago that caused a bit of a problem. It is mandatory for all front engined RWD cars to run propshaft restraints. They
should realy be supplied by the chassis manufacturers if they know full well the chassis is going to be used for racing.
Cheers Matt
[Edited on 24/12/09 by procomp]
Matt, can you give me any guidance on what type of restraint for the prop is required?
teh blue book seems rather vague from what i can see:
C(c)102 – With front engine cars a propeller shaft restraint should be fitted. Either safety hooks or a rigidly fixed steel panel of not less than
18swg.
Can this be interpreted in different ways and what method would you suggest?
Sorry for the questions but want to make sure the car is meeting the regs for my first ever race.
Thanks, Steve
2012 Locost Race Car #12 - for everything Locost Racing: www.SEWC.co.uk
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procomp
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 09:45 AM |
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Hi Apologies this post snook under the radar.
The prop restraints really nee to be a full 360 degree loop to contain the prop in the event of a failure. How i do it is to have a flat cross bar
across the tunnel top. Something like 40x 5 mm And then have a U shaped loop that will bolt to the top cross bar that has been welded in to place.
Makes it very easy to remove etc when prop need to be removed. The ideal place for these restraints is about50mm in from the joints so as to retain
the event of failure.
Cheers Matt
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