JUNE NEWS LETTER
Well we
started the May news letter with a big crash, we do
the same in June. The Pick-ups tried to stack them 7 high, at the last meeting,
unfortunately the #3 Tony Scott did sustain some rib injuries, and we all wish
him a speedy recovery. Again we repeat the message to all drivers, in Oval
Racing your turn is next so make sure you are belted in your car correctly.
We would
thank all parents in the Juniors and drivers in the Euros for helping us in
sorting out the suspension problems we had, enough said matter is now closed
and we move on to now look at camshafts, if yours is not standard get rid of it,
as we will find it and you will look silly being found with one.
As some
of you will have realised Pop’c has moved to Steward and
as such you will now see him on his Quad Bike complete with flashing light on
the circuit, his role primarily involves your safety, so please when he
instructs to do something, do it. Rick
Pannell steps into Pop’s old job as
Pit Speeders. Pick-Up driver #320 has received
the only warning he is likely to get for the excessive speed he used in the
pits at our last meeting, he escaped a ban by the skin of his teeth. The pits
is a safe area, we intend to keep it that way, for those of you who cannot use
self control, RTS is not the place for you. As previously explained, should you
as a driver of a vehicle, injure or cause damage to a third party, you and you
alone are responsible, for your actions at all times. So to speed in the pits
is the same as speeding in the school playground you would not even contemplate
doing it so why should the pits at Arena be different, think about it.
Superstox we will shortly be having a weight
check so for all those who have bulimic cars suggest you put some weight on
before we check them. We are becoming concerned with cars that have their fuel
tanks and/or batteries in the outside of the side-irons, this is a serious
safety issue, and we will be informing the drivers concerned that they need to
be moved.
Mini Sprints we again will be checking engines to
ensure no timing positions have been moved. The engine must be as per cadet
rules so please parents check the engine is correct as that is our next point
of concern.
New Board of Control member. We have invited Pick up Driver
Tony Scott #3 to join the BOC. Please be advised the board members are there to
help you should you have any matters
that you feel need to be aired at the right levels then please talk to a board
member, which are Sprint Car #95 Roy Thompson, Superstox
#258 Geoff Bridges and Pick up #3 Tony Scott. Other members are Alan Rouse,
Pete Christie, Rick Pannell, Kevin Stickley and Vince
O’Connor.
Grades.
Reminder that it is you the drivers responsibility to ensure you line up
in your correct grade, and should you be lucky enough to win a heat, to make
sure you line-up at the rear of your grade. We will not tell u if you’re wrong,
we will just remove you from the results.
Junior Hot Rods: It has come to light recently
during scrutineering that a number of the Juniors are
fitted with adult racing seats, in itself this is not a problem, but what is a
problem is that the slot/holes where the harness comes through the seat is too
high above the drivers shoulders, therefore in the event of the car rolling
over, not restraining the driver in the seat. These must be rectified as a
matter of urgency, please.
Statement from RTS Board of Control
A Board of Control meeting
was held on
The problems were that, in
the original specification regarding suspension, some drivers were having their
own interpretation of the rules and what was acceptable, and due to the fact
that manufacturers can and were producing “one-off” units, which were totally
beyond the general spirit of the rules. It was felt that for the long term
future of both formulas and to provide a more level playing field for everyone,
we as a promotion, had to resolve this situation
immediately.
Below is the amended ruling
on suspension, for both Junior Hot Rods and Euro Rods. These changes are
implemented with IMMEDIATE effect.
7) SUSPENSION
a) Passenger Side (N/S/F) Shock Absorbers;
1: The only shock
absorbers permitted, are those listed below, no other units are accepted.
Only the KYB Premium
Standard Replacement unit with the following part numbers;
Vauxhall Nova/Corsa/Tigra = 633831
Ford Fiesta MkII
= 633803
Ford Fiesta MkIII
= 633818
Ford Escort MkIII/IV
= 633834
Citroen AX/Saxo
= 665502
Volkswagen Polo = 663035
Peugeot 106 = 665502
Peugeot 205 = 633828
Peugeot 206 = 633730
(If your vehicle make & model is not listed, please ring the RTS
to be given the part number)
2: The shock absorber
must not be altered/modified in anyway. Also the manufacturers
part number, which is stamped on the unit, must not be removed/defaced/altered.
3: Must remain in
original position as fitted by manufacturer.
b) Drivers Side and Rear Shock Absorbers;
Must be standard as
originally fitted by the manufacturer. No
up-rated replacements may be used. They must be fitted in their original
positions.
c) Springs;
1: Spring poundage is
free. (But KYB recommend that no more than 350lb is used on their unit)
2: The overall outside
diameter of the spring must be as originally fitted by the manufacturer.
3: No packing of the
spring is permitted.
4: A maximum of 25mm/1”
difference in height is permitted between the two front springs, when not in
compression.
5: The cutting and
welding of springs is not permitted.
d) Camber;
1: A maximum of 25mm/1”
negative camber is permitted on the N/S/F (passenger side) only. This will be
measured on the wheel rim. This can only be achieved by extending the bottom
arm by a maximum of 25mm/1”, and not by altering the top fixing of the shock
absorber unit.
2: No camber is allowed
on any other wheels.
As
mentioned above this ruling comes in immediately. KYB shock absorbers (Kayaba.co.uk) are available
nationally at a majority of motor factors or alternatively from Miller Motorsport priced between £25 - £35 incl
(01376 583498), Any driver attending
race meetings on or after 31st May 2008, without the KYB unit fitted,
will NOT be permitted to race.
SPECIAL OFFER from
MILLER MOTORSPORT;
If you buy all 4 shock
absorbers and springs, postage & package is FREE.