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Charles Wright replied to the forum post Solo Vehicle Requirements

For Solo you will be legal for some class if you and your car have the appropriate safety requirements.聽 Things like seat belts, helmet, secure battery, etc. What makes you think it is not legal?......Read more
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Charles Wright posted the forum post RXNC 5 minute timeout rule

From the March 2016 Fastrack RXB meeting notes: 1.f.聽 "Ten-minute mechanical 鈥 The 10-minute mechanical will be dropped in favor of a 5-minute time out. Each competitor will be allowed one time out per heat." Is this......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2 Driver Cars at the RXNC and National Challenge Events

In the March 2016 Fastrack the following was published from the January RXB meeting: 1.d.聽 "Run-order draw 鈥 The RXB discussed options to improve on the run-order draw. One option could include using a random generator. A......Read more
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Charles Wright liked the forum post New Posts

Is there any way to get post with response to come to the top by date of response.聽 It currently works of the orginal post date so it make it difficult to find new responses to older postings.......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2017 R-X Rule Change Proposals.

I think it's an oversight but since it's not perfectly clear, I'm trying to make sure modified fenders for larger tires are legal for the Modified class. 3.3.E.3:聽 "All non鈥恊ssential components may be modified, removed,......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2017 R-X Rule Change Proposals.

The Solo rules go into great depths about wings.聽 Do we care where they are mounted?聽 Are they allowed to be moveable?聽 Any size restrictions?聽 How many?......Read more
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Charles Wright liked the forum post Re: 2017 R-X Rule Change Proposals.

It does take a creative reading of the current rules to allow wings, splitters and spoilers in Modified. 聽Might be good to specifically state, "Aerodynamic devices, including wings, splitters, spoilers and spats, may be added......Read more
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Charles Wright liked the forum post Re: 2017 R-X Rule Change Proposals.

I'll start. Since it was brought up in another thread and doesn't appear to be in the rules: - Allow the use of wings, splitters, spoilers, etc. in Modified classes. My reasoning: At typical RallyCross speeds it's tough to......Read more
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Charles Wright disliked the forum post Re: 2017 R-X Rule Change Proposals.

All vehicles must contain a supporting structure equivalent to the load bearing potential of the factory windshield, with no cracks. This is to be followed at all regional and national events. Any vehicle with a cracked......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post Give the RXB Your Feedback on These Two Rules Questions...

1a. Prepared or Modified would be a great place for non-US certified vehicles.聽 Stock on the other hand is not the place for them.聽 Stock is the place for cars that, with some exceptions, are as delivered from the factory and......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2016 rules...

I asked about this.聽 The helmet rule has been fixed.......Read more
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Charles Wright posted the forum post Wings in Modified

I thought about this prior to last year's RXNC.聽 Are wings/spoilers in Modified legal? There is no rule in Modified that specifically allows them.聽 If I look at the Prepared rules, rule 20 allows factory rear wings.聽 Going......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2016 rules...

From what I've researched I found that retreads are made in two ways: 1聽 Add rubber to the carcass and then mold the tread pattern into it.聽 A remolded tire adds rubber to the sidewall as well so to the end consumer it looks......Read more
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Charles Wright posted the forum post 2016 Rules

The 2016 RallySprint and RallyTrials rules are published.聽 You can find the link here.......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2016 rules...

How would someone add rubber to a tire without it being a retread?聽 Addition and subtraction to a tire is exactly what a retreader has to perform to make a retread tire.聽 The definition of "original" includes words such as......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post Modified Class roofs

Roofs are certainly essential.聽 However you do not have to change your sunroof.聽 Stock class vehicles are legal for modified.聽 The sunroof though is a non-essential panel that you're allowed to remove.聽 If you do, you have to......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post What is a "tube frame vehicle"?

Ask the RX Rules committee where the line is.聽 Leon built his聽Caddy for RX.......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2 Driver Cars at the RXNC and National Challenge Events

How about seeding entrants based upon the previous years RXNC results?聽 New entrants to the class draw for their position either before or after the previous year entrants.......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2 Driver Cars at the RXNC and National Challenge Events

It's important to remember that all this works assuming that the 2nd course is a new course and not simply a reversal of the 1st course.聽 You want to give the 1st driver the same advantage/disadvantage as the last driver of......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post 2 Driver Cars at the RXNC and National Challenge Events

I like the random draw as well.......Read more
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Charles Wright liked the forum post Re: 2 Driver Cars at the RXNC and National Challenge Events

I actually like the random draw and I think it adds a little to the Friday night events. 聽......Read more
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Charles Wright liked the forum post Re: Help me understand the new Modified Rules

You're focusing "Essential" too much on panels.聽 The Essential term applies to all parts of the car.聽 "Essential" is still a softish term, but makes more sence when you don't try to split body panel categories and apply it to......Read more
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Charles Wright replied to the forum post Modified Class roofs

You need to include the first paragraph 6.2.E.3: "All non-essential components may be removed, replaced or relocated for the purpose of weight reduction or balance with the following requirements:" If you're going to fool......Read more