Custom Gas Tank

[Norm Peterson]

For auto-x, the rulebook only states that basic tech inspection need verify that "no excessive fuel, oil, or brake fluid leaks should be observed when the engine is running". But it does later go on to state that "any car that is judged by the Event Chairman to be in an unsafe operating condition at any time during the event shall be barred from competition until the deficiency is corrected to the satisfaction of the Chief Technical Inspector".

Beyond that, allowable fuel system & tank modifications/replacements vary with the class you're running in, with 'enforcement' provided by the protest procedure. That said, it's unlikely that anything of reasonably sound construction would ever get protested at a regional event. Divisionals, perhaps. National Tour and the Nationals, probably, if it cost somebody a win or some continency.

The harder you drive, of course, the more critical baffling becomes.

Guess you got me there (don't think I've ever met a corner I didn't at least feel challenged by, if not actually enjoy outright).

And not incidentally, the fuel tank shape matters, too.

Norm

[Andrew McBride]

thanks for the input guys. Matt if I shoot you an e-mail could you give me more specifics about demensions and other questions. Thanks again for everyone's input. This car is just going to be driven on the streets and not driven to extreme's.

Andrew

[Matt@RFR]

I'd be glad to help.

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