Yes, Pete. I have a rule book. Thank you for your response. I have rule books for multiples of years. I think Seldom Seen Slim has the right idea. I need to keep a rulebook on the back of the toilet, taped to the car, in my kitchen, under my pillow, and anywhere else I can think of. I will order a few more. The mistake that was made was the one you all pointed out. I/we should have gone thru the book page by page while standing next to the car and making sure the car met every spec of the book. One of the reasons we didn't do that is: When we bought the car, we were told it was "up to specs" for running out there. It had run out there in years previous. Sadly, because we were not the owners of the vehicle when the rules changed for roll cage diameter, we were not "grandfathered" in. Had we owned the car a little sooner.... Maybe we could have gotten by. Either way, you guys are 100% correct. We didn't do our due diligence. It was a heart break, but you guys know it's not a new story. People get disqualified for things they (I) could have avoided. It happens every year.
Yes Jacksoni. It sounds like what you said about last years track issues is kind of similar to our trials and tribulations. Everybody showed up and they were turned away. Very sad. My dad attended last year (not competing), but I stayed home because I had to work. He was also disappointed with the track being rained out. I appreciate your feedback. I have a feeling that this forum will closely resemble the spirit of Bonneville. Everybody is always welcoming and willing to help.
I'm from mid-Michigan. Is there anybody here close enough to the mid-Michigan area with experience with Lakesters like ours? Our car is essentially a dragster frame (chromemoly) with the spindles changed out on the front end to more closely match what is used by sprint car racers. The engine is an old Chevy small block at 305ci (naturally aspirated. gas). It is coupled to a 2-speed Powerglide Trans. Honestly, my knowledge of this type of stuff does not extend very far. I just hope that I can help get this car "salt worthy" for 2015. Thanks for listening. Thanks for the feedback. I will do my best to make sure the car is ready the next time we show up.