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LittleLiner

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Omega engine class question
« on: March 04, 2011, 12:17:23 PM »
My question is about the Omega engine designation (for cars).
 
From the 2010 rule book, page 15, Section 2a, under the heading "Engine Class Breaks"
 
    Omega is defined as " [omega symbol] engines using a thermodynamic cycle other than Otto."
 
Back in the motorcycle rules on page 128, Section 7.J.13 there is an expanded explanation of the Omega engine class that includes words ". . .This class includes electric, . . "
 
So an Omega class motorcycle can be powered by an electric motor.   Example would be Kent Riches electric motorcycle.
 
For car classes (specifically for Omega lakester) can I run an electric motor?  Or, does the use of an electric motor in an Omega engine class only apply to motorcycles?

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Re: Omega engine class question
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2011, 12:22:16 PM »
There are specific classes for electric, steam and turbine in the car sections. You will be classed by weight break if using an electric power source.

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Re: Omega engine class question
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2011, 04:31:49 PM »
Omega motorcycle cars are different than Omega cars..... electric is not available in lakester class records but you can power a lakester with an electric motor in the specific weight class for electric vehicles....
Kent

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Re: Omega engine class question
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2011, 05:11:56 PM »
To expand on Kent's comment. You can use a streamliner, lakester, roadster or COE truck in the electric car classes. Vehicle weight determines which of the three classes you compete in.

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