In a message dated 10/3/00 8:18:46 AM Central Daylight Time, mrndr2@juno.com
writes:
<< If you scrape it off as soon as you get to grid (we used large screw
drivers), you don't need the torch. >>
I know, I peeled a bunch at the site between runs, it was more of a joke,
trying to come up with an excuse for heating the tires.
In a message dated 10/3/00 8:35:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
richarda@npclabels.com writes:
<< If I were on the protest committee then using a torch would be considered
"similar means".>>
Well, I guess, heat is heat, but a flame and an electric heating element are
far from similar. I agree it shoulod not be allowed, but people have
distorted rules much futher.
<< Aside from that I would think that a SSS would stop you from using a torch
in grid ( anyhow I hope they would), if you let it set on one spot too long
its good bye tire, car, car next to you etc. It gets knocked over and gets
to the oil spill left by the British car next to you and we can roast hot
dogs. >>
I also agree on the safety issue. I know there is a rule that pressurized gas
bottles must be protected, but I found no rule banning a torch or welding
equipment.
This is totally hypothetical, but..
Let's assume a mod car has a minor part break on course. Would it then be
acceptible for the driver to braze it in grid to make his next run? Same
torch, used to heat a metal part. Go further and use Oxy Acetylene to make a
proper weld, and you have enough heat to do major damage. I could understand
if the car has to be moved from grid to do these kinds of repairs, but has
there ever been a ruling on it? The safety concerns of a torch in grid are
real, I agree.
Gary M.
This started as a sort of joke to see ahow people felt. I wonder where it
will go now?
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