New vintage flathead four cylinder class proposed

[V4F STR 60]

Wow... What a fun conversation....

Isn't it awesome!?

I did my research today and have it on good authority that the board's no vote means the rule remains, as it always did, that "ANY" ignition may be used...

...but I'm pretty sure it'll come back up again next August in impound.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[NathanStewart]

Yup, the wording has stayed the same and so has the rule: no computers.  ... in the mean time the rule is going to be enforced as written: no computers.       

I'm confused (what's new?)

Quoting from Mike Stewart's email survey of 11/14/12:

"A "No" vote will indicate that you are not in favor of the wording change and wish to allow the use of computerized, programmable ignition systems in Vintage Body with a Vintage Engine Classes.  Allowing these types of advanced, computer controlled ignition systems to be used could give competitors the ability to program, control and correct ignition timing for conditions such as knock/detonation, boost pressure, gear position, and wheel slip or engine acceleration rate."

What am I missing?

Mike

Maybe I can clarify.  It was requested that the vintage engine community be polled as to whether or not they felt that computerized ignition systems should be allowed.  120 something emails were sent and not quite half replied.  Of those that replied, 70% said that they supported the new wording and wish to not allow computerized ignition systems.  All that was wanted was a general indication on how "we" as vintage engine competitors felt about computerized ignitions.  You weren't actually voting on the rule... you were just being polled as to whether or not you think computerized ignitions should be allowed.  Whatever your response was doesn't change the fact that the rule still says no computers.   

Pete, maybe you can answer a simple question for me.  You can pick ANY color you want BUT you can't pick blue.  What color can't you pick?

[V4F STR 60]

Sorry Nathan, but I'm color blind...   

Happy Thanksgiving!

[modelAsteve]

Do you mean we can't have blue ignitions?

[V4F STR 60]

Steve,

Neither the Vintage Engine Committee nor it's spokesman have yet determined the acceptable color for ignitions.
I suspect this will be a lengthy process involving studying reams of data, looking through countless historic photos of what was used "in the good ol' days" (which might pose a problem since they're black an white), proposing a rule change, being voted down by the board... and then doing whatever they want because only they know the secret "intent" of the original rule, regardless of how it's written.

Regardless, I will refer to the board's decision as the "official"  ruling of the SCTA, and continue to use my red one.

This is way too much fun...

 

[modelAsteve]

Only my wires are blue. I hope that's ok to drive around and pick up the trash! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!