'09 ECTA rulebook, under 3.B.1 towards end of second paragraph, page 19: "See figures 2,3,4,and 5. On new construction a proper tubing gusset is preferred." 5th paragraph: Should you decide to race at any SCTA sanctioned event, we strongly advise you to obtain a SCTA rulebook as their requirements are significantly different than what is stated above."
Rules are written and enforced for the benefit of all concerned. At times technical progress can advance faster than changes in the book are made. Improvements can always be made with fine tuning - isn't that why we do what we do? Not picking on any organizations, committees, or individuals here, but remembering [and thankful for] that these are volunteers within organizations doing their best to promote our common good.
If detailed questions are submitted to the appropriate organizations/contact persons in a respectful, timely, and orderly manner I am confident common sense and logic will prevail for the benefit of all.
I am helping out on the construction of a new lakester, when completed planning to run Maxton [or Loring] to start, eventually to the salt. Has tube knee braces on the cage now. Will certainly be in contact with the appropriate Tech Committee chairs prior to heading in any direction when the that time comes.
Ed Purinton