if you want a nice definitive answer, I doubt you will find it
as the open classes by definition have no streamlining, yet
you can have the most elegant of desired streamlining to the
rear of such a rider
so long as it satisfies the "partially streamlined rules"
see page 98 new rule book which explains the above
where it says "no streamlining is permitted in the open
class, seat or tail section must conform to partially
streamlining rules"
in addition you are allowed a very streamlined front
fender in the "non streamlined" -open class
is it all clear now ?
Joe :)
not only can you have streamlining behind the rider on
in an "open" class
Jon Wennerberg wrote:
>Hey, I've been busy and just now realised that this stream of questions
>might bring closure to something that's cornfused me: When does "front
>fender coverage" and "may not extend lower than..." end and "There must be
>no streamlining forward of the front edge of the front rim" begin?
>
>Am I safe in interpreting this to mean that wheel-mounted fenders aren't
>considered streamlining (at least in this particular aspect)? That the word
>"streamlining" applies to body-mounted pieces - fairing, air intake,
>windscreen, whatever...but as long as the fender meets the other rules - it
>is okay to have a very streamlin-y front fender?
>
>This question has nagged me -- I'd really like a nice definitive answer.
>Thanks.
>
> Jon E. Wennerberg
> Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
> #436 M/PS/G 1340 CC
>2001: 200.471 mph - 2002 GOAL: 220.554++mph
> Marquette, Michigan 49855
> (That's Way Up North)
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Joe Amo
>Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 12:29 PM
>To: john robinson
>Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: bike question
>
>
>While I am not the authority, YES it is legal,
>as it satisfies the front fender rule, 180 degrees
>of the circumference of the wheel must be visible
>
>Joe :)
>
>john robinson wrote:
>
>>Howdy,
>> I have a front fender for a Yamaha RD 350, it is similar to the one
>>pictured in the 2002 rule book showing that laydown streamlined sidecar
>>bike. I have phoned Dale Martin to find out if it is legal in MPS class but
>>have had no returned phone calls from him. anybody got the correct answer?
>>
>> John Robinson, Mechanician
>> Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
>> 1513 University Ave.
>> Madison, Wi. 53706
>> 608-262-3606
>> FAX 608-265-2316
>> Current World Land Speed Record Holder
>> Bonneville Salt Flats
>> H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
>> 131.333 MPH set 1995
>> 136.666 MPH set 1996
>> 140.292 MPH set 2000
>> 144.396 MPH set 2000
>> MPS-PG 441 c.c. 1967 BSA Victor Motorcycle
>> 95.193 MPH set 2001
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