I think I figured out how to do this correctly. I can't edit the Title of the old one .. and I can't delete the post or poll either.
Please look CLOSELY at each question to make sure you are answering "correctly".. You CANNOT change it once posted.
1). Did you submit a comment to the CRB in support of this recommended change?
2). Did you submit a comment to the CRB NOT in support of this recommended change?
3). Did you 'stay out' and not comment either way? Even if you are just a 'lurker'?
4). Do you own and RACE an OPEN WHEEL CAR in SCCA (or did you until just now)?
The idea is to get
1). CRB Comments FOR
2). CRB Comments AGAINST
3). Add these to the above for total 'votes' available from this board.
4). How many on this board are really RACING, even if seldom. (OW, includes P1/2,SRF).
It's a crappy way to get a 'poll' but the board will only allow ONE question, but there has to be at least TWO possible answers .. so this is the best way I could come up with to get it done. Confusing? Yes, but let's see what happens.
I can't think of another way to find out if THIS BOARD is in any way 'Representative' of ALL OW racers.
Hmmm... is the rain light on FE/2 on the list of allowed? Or do they also have to BUY a new one?...
Here's their rule...
f. Any rain light is allowed.
How about SRF3? . here's their rule...
A rain / brake light comprised of a single standard trailer oval lamp, 2-1/4 inches x 6-1/2 inches, with
incandescent or LED illumination is required in the original roll hoop mounting location. No changes may
be made to the original 3-pin connector on the wiring harness. The secondary filament of the brake light
assembly shall be connected to a switch enabling use as a rain light.
The NEW rule In the 'Cars and Equipment LIGHTS' reads ...
B. RAIN LIGHTS
All cars shall be equipped with rain light(s) clearly visible from the rear. The rain light(s) shall be turned on
when directed to by the Race Director or Chief Steward.
1. Non-Formula and Sports Racing cars shall utilize the original equipment red tail lights or the rain
light described in 9.3.32.B.2 or both.
2. (Effective 1/1/2024) A red taillight meeting FIA Standard 8874-2019, Technical List No. 76, is
required on all Formula (open wheel) and Sports Racing cars This light shall be mounted approxi-
mately on the centerline of the car. Light assemblies are considered one light for the purposes of
this rule, irrespective of the number of individual lamps the assembly may contain.
3. Original equipment tail light assemblies may be used. Light assemblies may perform both rain and
brake light functions provided they have two distinct illumination levels. Lights that function as
strobe lights are not permitted except in Formula and Sports Racer classes. The taillight may strobe
when directed to be used as a rain light.
Line item #1 above gives the SR's an 'out'.. but is immediately followed by a 'non-out' .. or so it would seem. SO.. unless SRF and FE already have FIA lights using the new standard, they will also have to BUY NEW ONES.
.. while all NON-Formula Cars can continue on with their OEM lights .. but they DO have brake lights.
However, I seem to recall that rules for specific items within CLASS RULES, override the 'general' rules in Cars & Equip. .. meaning that SRF and FE both get a break since the light is specifically addressed in both class rules. Is that right?
Anyway.. this poll is just a curiosity at this point.
Steve, FV80