Rule changes for 2014

[Jack Gifford]

... the incident which prompted this particular rule...

In the interest of "transparency" in governance, why not share that incident with us "constituents"? No need for names, just the aspects of the incident.

[Ron Gibson]

I think Glen posted about a vehicle incident where the driver was injured. After inspection, there was 4" of foam added to the seat which allowed the belts to become loose on impact and cause more injuries. That may not be the one but is one instance.

Ron

[Dynoroom]

Quote from: johnneilson on December 27, 2013, 07:31:24 AM
... the incident which prompted this particular rule...
In the interest of "transparency" in governance, why not share that incident with us "constituents"? No need for names, just the aspects of the incident. 


Jack, for "transparency" it was "incidents" and it has been going on for years. No harm in asking.


A couple things in recent years include but are not limited to:

Added ballest (concret blocks) secured with nylon straps .....

Seat belts relocated to the outside of the seat "for comfort" .....

Different drivers suit on starting line (needed & tech with a 3.2-20 was using a 3.2-5) because it was "to hot" .....

The previously mentioned 4" thick foam .....

Do we need to go on?

[Seldom Seen Slim]

As long as we're talking about driver's suits -- a year or two ago a fellow showed up to ride his bike -- first time at Bville. As so often happens - his leathers didn't meet the rules.  I offered mine - which DO meet all of the requirements and have the SCTA button on the left shoulder attesting to the legality of 'em.  He took them to tech and got his inspection sticker.

A few days later Nancy and I were at the line and were expecting to have the silly/weird feeling of seeing my leathers on a bike about to go down the course.  But no -- it was that guy, for sure, but he was wearing his own leathers.  I asked him and he readily admitted that he just used mine to get through inspection.  In other words, it happens for us bike racers, too.

Why the starter didn't notice the lack of the approved button is beyond me, but I did mention the incident to the Chief Tech - and I think he now reminds starters to make sure each racer has that on his leathers before being allowed to leave the line.

[Jack Gifford]

... Do we need to go on?...

No. You've clarified things very well. Thank you.

[johnneilson]

Was it Will Rogers who said;
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment"

J

[gray63]

Concerning the dry sump venting in the rule change for 2014. Can the
vent/breather be mounted inside the trunk which is
separated by two individual bulkheads?
Dave # 3611
BGMS