"Live From" NHRA Gatornationals

Ken Miele · 03-09-2011, 04:16 PM

I'm back, sorry everyone, it has been a hectic day. The unexpected work I had to do was a tech issue. I thought It was best to not say anything, but after thinking about it for a while, I think I should let everyone now what happened.

I went through and everything was fine until they checked the center section. They told me I could not run an aluminum center section. I told them the rule says you can replace your original rear as long as it is from the same manufacture. Ford sells complete rears with aluminum center sections. The come in 2008 and 2010 CJ's. I thought I was okay since its a Ford rear.

Well it turns out I am not okay and it is only acceptable in the CJ's because they are purpose built for stock. I went by the rule, I thought I was okay. I was not aware you could not run an aluminum center section. I ask would it be okay to race this weekend and change it for the next race. That was not an option so I had to over night a steel center section. So the reason I decided to post what happen was to give a heads up to anyone that is using an aluminum center section in stock, its not legal.

I have been working on the car all day. Thanks to Gary Richard's crew, Paul and Eddie for the right tools and the use of their trailer in getting everything changed over so I could run this race.

Back to racing, here is a picture of tomorrows schedule. Rain is forecast, so I am not sure will we be racing. I promise after I clean up the trailer to go around the pits and get some pictures. Thanks for being patient everyone.

03-09-2011, 04:16 PM	#16
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA Gatornationals I'm back, sorry everyone, it has been a hectic day. The unexpected work I had to do was a tech issue. I thought It was best to not say anything, but after thinking about it for a while, I think I should let everyone now what happened. I went through and everything was fine until they checked the center section. They told me I could not run an aluminum center section. I told them the rule says you can replace your original rear as long as it is from the same manufacture. Ford sells complete rears with aluminum center sections. The come in 2008 and 2010 CJ's. I thought I was okay since its a Ford rear. Well it turns out I am not okay and it is only acceptable in the CJ's because they are purpose built for stock. I went by the rule, I thought I was okay. I was not aware you could not run an aluminum center section. I ask would it be okay to race this weekend and change it for the next race. That was not an option so I had to over night a steel center section. So the reason I decided to post what happen was to give a heads up to anyone that is using an aluminum center section in stock, its not legal. I have been working on the car all day. Thanks to Gary Richard's crew, Paul and Eddie for the right tools and the use of their trailer in getting everything changed over so I could run this race. Back to racing, here is a picture of tomorrows schedule. Rain is forecast, so I am not sure will we be racing. I promise after I clean up the trailer to go around the pits and get some pictures. Thanks for being patient everyone. Attached Thumbnails