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Offline NathanStewart

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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2013, 02:56:27 PM »
I think running a dwarf car would be a blast.  Someone has been running a can-am (three wheeled reversed trike thing aka a "land-doo") as TO.  And if anyone has been to a board meeting in the last year they'd know that the SCTA is trying to boost participation so instead of saying "why?" why not say "sure, why not?"?

That car as pictured would run TO.  It doesn't meet the minimum wheel base requirements to run as a lakester.  If you covered two of the wheels for aero purposes it could be run as a streamliner but why'd you'd do that I dunno (maybe if you want to run for points??).  If you're looking to make passes down the course and have fun and don't really care about having a class to run in or setting records then by all means run TO.  You'll get a speed limit based on chassis construction, safety equipment, tires, etc. 
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Offline Stan Back

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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2013, 03:00:20 PM »
Cut the roof off and run a new Roadster class.  They seem to be up for that to increase participation.  Of course, the newest class Roadsters could have run all along.
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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2013, 05:21:09 PM »
Tough to build a safe pair of shoeboxs with a speed potential of close to 150 mph on a 73" wheelbase.

Even I wouldn't drive THAT.  :wink:

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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #18 on: April 04, 2013, 09:38:34 PM »
Quote from: dw230 on April 04, 2013, 12:57:18 PM
After 50 years of experience the "Is there a class for ..." question soon turns into the "They need a class for ..." statement.

Just saying,

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NOPE DW, I do not want a class made to run a Dwarf car. I was only asking for what class would it fit best in. I was already thinking it would be a lakester, I'm just not an expert on the classes so i asked. FWIW i don't have a dwarf car, just have a friend that had one for sale and it got me thinking.
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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2013, 12:55:01 AM »
Run a tape on the WB before you jump.... check the rules to see if it meets minimum, 80 in for up to 1 liter, 90 up to 2. 
Good luck with the project... have fun
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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2013, 10:15:07 AM »
Quote from: Milwaukee Midget on April 04, 2013, 05:21:09 PM
Tough to build a safe pair of shoeboxs with a speed potential of close to 150 mph on a 73" wheelbase.

Even I wouldn't drive THAT.  :wink:


Isn't your Midget a whole whopping 80"?
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Re: Is there a class that a dwarf car would fit in.
« Reply #21 on: April 05, 2013, 12:02:24 PM »
Quote from: kiwi belly tank on April 05, 2013, 10:15:07 AM
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Isn't your Midget a whole whopping 80"?
  Sid.

Hey that 7 inches makes a big difference ( well thats what she said anyways LOL )
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