
ABC
Program: The Need for
Standard Body Rules
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In
December 2002 two of the major body companies and their representatives
were asked to meet with CRA & SAS officials. The reason
for the meeting was that the bodies used on most offset chassis
had gotten out of hand. There were no common rules for checking
the bodies at the local level or across the country. Each
manufacturer had their own templates that made it confusing
for technical inspection of the cars. Also, each body manufacturer
was continually making aerodynamic advances in body design.
This made the cost go up for the racer, because he would have
to change his body to keep up with the latest aerodynamic
designs. A common idea was presented to both companies and
they agreed to help come up with a totally new body concept. Click here to return to the ABC Home Page. |