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Re: SCCA and Rear Axles

To: jaboruch <jaboruch@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: SCCA and Rear Axles
From: Jeff Snook <jsnook@wcnet.org>
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2000 10:11:02 -0400
Joe,

1960 TR3A Vintage Race Car
February 1997
HSR Sebring Endurance Challenge
Sebring International Raceway
Turn 10
Left rear axle broke
Car rolled and pretty much totaled

Vroom, vroom,

Jeff Snook


jaboruch wrote:

> Amici, If we are going to get the SCCA to allow alternate rear axles
> for the TR3's and 4's we are going to need a somewhat coordinated
> effort.  We are going to need some history of crashes and other
> incidents that have occurred with TR3/4's due to axle failure from any
> racing venue (not just SCCA).  With this information we can approach
> the competition committe for the need based on safety.  In reality
> there in most cases will not be any competitive advantage gained since
> most replacement axles will be heavier than what we already have.
>
> I would be glad to coordinate the gathering of info if you folks on
> the list would like to send that info directly to me or to everyone on
> the list.  I can then summarize the incidents and distribute it to the
> list.  With this info those listers that are SCCA members can write to
> the comp. board and maybe we can effect a change.  Joe(B)
>
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