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Tech Information => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: rfross on April 09, 2010, 08:02:10 PM
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I'm beginning the prep work on my 2007 GMC Canyon pickup to run in the 130 mph class. If things go well with my work schedule I plan to come out this year, else I'll have to wait until 2011.
I have the 2010 rule book but there are a couple of things that aren't clear as they pertain specifically to the 130 class:
Battery tie down - does a factory stock under hood battery box and its tie down comply with the rules?
Truck bed tonneau cover - can I use a typical aftermarket tonneau that clamps to and sits on top of the bed rails? (The rules for all the classes other than 130 class say a tonneau must fit at or below the bed rails, or something to that effect but I couldn't find anything about tonneaus and 130).
Thanks!
Bob
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It has looked to me as though you will be fine with both of these items. Very stock cars seem to run in the 130 club and I don't think they have ant special battery tie downs. But not a loose battery either. As far as your bed cap, it's not a class rule deal. Do what you want. It's just for fun and your not trying to beat anybody.
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Bob
The 130 Club rules are separate from the S.C.T.A. rules. The 130 Club is a World of Speed exclusive. Your battery tie down and bed cover sound OK, if you will resend your question to USFRA@saltflats.com an inspector can respond to you.
g
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Thanks - I appreciate the input. I'm trying to do this on a budget and if I can purchase one street tonneau (to replace the fiberglass cap that I currently have) rather than a street tonneau and building an aluminum 'race tonneau' I'll save a bunch of dough.
I wasn't sure if the tonneau rule for the fast classes was safety related or for competitive reasons.
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Both
DW
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click here
http://www.saltflats.com/I30_Club_2009.html
this is 130 club rules. Good entry level place to start without spending your retirement. Street legal cars and trucks can run.