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11-04-2021, 03:53 PM | #21 |
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Re: Pump gas in stock
Just for conversation, here is the rule, in part, for gasoline, in the sports car club of america (SCCA) autocross rulebook. FYI "STREET" is more like "Pure Stock" and "Street Touring" is a little like "Stock." The rule used to be "must be pump gas..." would it help or hinder NHRA Stock class if a similar rule was adopted?
"3.6 FUEL A. Street and Street Touring® category vehicles will use fuel which is “Federally approved for use on public highways,” and which does not exceed an octane rating of 93 AKI (Anti-Knock Index = [R+M]/2) with an al lowed variance up to +0.9. Fuel may not exceed 15% ethanol (E15). "
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As stated before in this thread, there are many different additives that can be added to increase performance, so fuel checks are mandatory for a level playing field. That said, lower class Stock Eliminator cars are normally lower compression engines and budgets can be a concern Pump gas would be a cost saving for these racers and may in some cases help performance. N and lower class cars, there's no roll bar requirements, simple rule change for N and lower class Stock Eliminator cars would be NO FUEL checks required. Sure would help the traffic jam after the scales at some tracks! Steve Teeter STK/SS 620 |
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11-04-2021, 07:42 PM | #23 |
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The only comment I can make on this subject is the cost of the fuel that I consume at a race (and I'm running C16 which isn't cheap) is probably the least expensive part of the weekend. If the difference in cost between one of the lesser expensive race fuels and pump gas is going to break you, you're probably in the wrong sport.
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11-04-2021, 07:50 PM | #24 |
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yeah, but every little bit helps.....make a difference to people just barely hanging on.
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The difference between running C11 and pump gas could be as much as 150 00$ or more. Times 6-8 Divisonals and some National events, saving could over 1K annually. Not a small number for some... |
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Only thing I could think of is they (being NHRA tech ) could pick up a sample from the nearest let's say Shell station. Yours would have to look the same at fuel check. They're not gonna do it but maybe this will get them.
NHRA, are you listening ? Shell Oil shakedown!
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Friend raced carts and they all brought fuel, it all went into the same big container. Everyone run that same fuel and whatever else was put in that fuel tanker. Certainly Sunoco ( or Whoever) would love to be seen dispensing fuel from a pretty fuel tanker.
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Funny you should mention Shell. Shell's Regular at the time when I was still using pump gas was the only one that would pass the fuel check. Also at the time there was a list available that showed the amount of "gasoline" still left in the fuel and Shell had the highest amount! Also enjoyed your list of race cars, have a Great Day. Respectfully, Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA |
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who gets to pick the fuel and is it always the same fuel. My stuff acts differently and wants different tune-ups on different fuels. Not to mention, a 396/375 is going to want a "hotter" fuel than a 6 cyl. Nova and that 6 cyl. Nova isn't going to run as well on the fuel that a 396/375 would need to live.
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