Stock rules 2 Step, 3 Step

dragracerray · 06-03-2017, 09:07 AM

I have trouble interpreting the rule book. It says,
IGNITION, Automatic
Two-step permitted. Two-step must be foot-activated through brake pedal, clutch pedal, or pressure switch. Hand release prohibited. All wiring associated with the ignition system must be fully visible, labeled, and traceable. See General Regulation

Does this mean a 2-Step is legal and a 3-Step is not?
thanks in advance for the advice! Ray

Lew Silverman · 06-03-2017, 10:07 AM

As I interpret the rules, Ray, you can have 3 rpm-limiters -

Launch limit - set-up as you described from the rulebook
Low side limit - which I use to control burn-out rpm
High side limit - for catastrophic protection.

If you do a thread search you'll find a lot of information on how to set-up and wire the launch limiter, as it is the most critical of the three, at least as far as the rules are concerned.

Good luck with your project!

Lew

dragracerray · 06-03-2017, 07:55 PM

Thanks Lew. I have raced off and on since 1980. My first trip to Stock Eliminator later this year in Division 1. Ray

Lew Silverman · 06-03-2017, 10:22 PM

I try to help when I can! The rulebook can be somewhat confusing at times, especially when they try to make things simpler!

Hope to see you out there soon!

Lew

06-03-2017, 09:07 AM	#1
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 215 Likes: 464 Liked 207 Times in 88 Posts	Stock rules 2 Step, 3 Step I have trouble interpreting the rule book. It says, IGNITION, Automatic Two-step permitted. Two-step must be foot-activated through brake pedal, clutch pedal, or pressure switch. Hand release prohibited. All wiring associated with the ignition system must be fully visible, labeled, and traceable. See General Regulation Does this mean a 2-Step is legal and a 3-Step is not? thanks in advance for the advice! Ray

06-03-2017, 10:07 AM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Stock rules 2 Step, 3 Step As I interpret the rules, Ray, you can have 3 rpm-limiters - Launch limit - set-up as you described from the rulebook Low side limit - which I use to control burn-out rpm High side limit - for catastrophic protection. If you do a thread search you'll find a lot of information on how to set-up and wire the launch limiter, as it is the most critical of the three, at least as far as the rules are concerned. Good luck with your project! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA Last edited by Lew Silverman; 06-03-2017 at 10:08 AM. Reason: Clarification

06-03-2017, 07:55 PM	#3
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 215 Likes: 464 Liked 207 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Stock rules 2 Step, 3 Step Thanks Lew. I have raced off and on since 1980. My first trip to Stock Eliminator later this year in Division 1. Ray

06-03-2017, 10:22 PM	#4
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Stock rules 2 Step, 3 Step I try to help when I can! The rulebook can be somewhat confusing at times, especially when they try to make things simpler! Hope to see you out there soon! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA