Weight Penalty and Dec, 2011 Fastrack
This is from the Dec, 2011 Fastrack. Still a little unclear on meaning - does this mean the 40 lbs was voted down but now they are considering 25 lbs per 9.1.1.H.8.D or that the 25 lb was also not accepted? I have considered an electronic system but it costs $5K-7K all told. I thought FB was supposed to be reasonable affordable but this seems like a lot to just shift gears plus 4 lbs of weight. I congratulate the 10 cars that made it to the run-offs but maybe these types of costs are keeping others away. I'll probably get some hate mail now but I can see the argument to try and keep racing affordable.
MOTION (Kephart/Creighton) to not accept the motion #3101 for FB. PASSED Unanimously.
FB
#3101 – August
After discussion with the BoD, the CRB withdrew its previously submitted recommended rule change (see the March Fastrack). In accordance with that discussion, the CRB proposes the following rule change in its place. [Note that after member input and discussion at the Runoffs the proposed penalty has been reduced from 40 to 25 pounds.]
Replace 9.1.1.H.8.D with the following: “All gear changes must be initiated by the driver. Only shift mechanisms that are completely mechanical are permitted at no weight penalty. These may include (but are not limited to) any combination of rods, joints, levers, springs, paddles, cables and pneumatic components. No electrical or electronic components
(including electrical wires) are permitted. Devices that allow pre-selected gear changes are prohibited. All other shifting mechanisms are permitted at a 25 pound penalty.”
Weight Penaly and Dec, 2011 Fastrack
Ok, so the not accepted of #3101 applies to the 40lbs originally and the 25 lbs proposed in 9.1.1.H.8.D? Is that right?
MOTION (Kephart/Creighton) to not accept the motion #3101 for FB. PASSED Unanimously.
FB
#3101 – August
After discussion with the BoD, the CRB withdrew its previously submitted recommended rule change (see the March Fastrack). In accordance with that discussion, the CRB proposes the following rule change in its place. [Note that after member input and discussion at the Runoffs the proposed penalty has been reduced from 40 to 25 pounds.]
Replace 9.1.1.H.8.D with the following: “All gear changes must be initiated by the driver. Only shift mechanisms that are completely mechanical are permitted at no weight penalty. These may include (but are not limited to) any combination of rods, joints, levers, springs, paddles, cables and pneumatic components. No electrical or electronic components
(including electrical wires) are permitted. Devices that allow pre-selected gear changes are prohibited. All other shifting mechanisms are permitted at a 25 pound penalty.”