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Very good point Doc! Thanks!

You're welcome Smooth! We are all grateful for all you do keeping our website up and running!

It would appear this dialog has ended, so I have updated the rules per the last comments submitted by the class sponsor Chris Kouba. His solution seemed to be the most logical in my opinion. If there is any disagreement, this is the place to voice your concerns.

The rules update for Class 15 - PGE is as follows: "Full-fendered sportscars from 1968 through 1980 which ran in FIA, IMSA, or SCCA sanctioned events, Can Am series cars are not eligible for this class."

"Can Am series cars are not eligible for this class." was added to the description.

Start line focus. L to R: John, Gary T., Bart, and Herb.

Post race discussion. L to R: Rico, Gary T., Gary K. Foreground: Mitch & John.

I had to throw this one in because it is the best photo I've ever gotten of Al! The sleeve says it all!

I took a few pictures during the day.

Rippin' Ridin' Raceway track owner Al warming up before the race.

Left to right: John, Mitch, and Rico getting in some pre-race practice laps.

John planning his race strategy!

Track owner and race host, Bob giving us pre-race instructions.

"are we allowed to solder in the rear  bushing on the womps????

Yes, you can solder in or glue in the rear bushings. I will update the rules.

Now who would do that Monte?..............never mind................

Very good point!

Bring those Womps out Monday! I cut down a couple sets of tires yesterday to meet spec. and installed them on my Womp (yes I actually worked on a car yesterday!). This car is my test mule.

The car has a Professor Motor 25K fk can motor https://www.professormotor.com/Fox-10-M … tr1032.htm   . I am using a 7 tooth pinion, and started out with a 28 tooth crown. With the urethane tires on the car I ran a best lap time of 6.086.

I replaced the urethane tires with a pair of used natural rubber tires I narrowed to the class spec of .600", and cut down to .790" diameter. A note here: if you are running a crown gear larger than 28 tooth, you will not pass tech for ground clearance with .790" tires. With the natural rubber tires I was able to run a best time of 5.763.

I replaced the 28 tooth crown gear with a 27 tooth. I was able to lower my best time to a 5.511, and the motor still ran without over heating.

I then modified the front axle making the front wheels/tires rotate independently. My best time was lowered to 5.496.

Lastly I narrowed/lightened the rear axle and dropped my best time again to 5.463. All of this took place over 181 laps of testing.  The net result is a car I can run average laps around the 5.6 to 5.7 mark.

Today I plan to spend some time cutting tires so I can have a few sets on hand at Monday's open track. The old natural rubber tires that are no longer good for the 1/24 cars we run seem to work very well on the Womps once they are cut down and narrowed.

This next Monday (August 9th) Open Track Day we will be holding two separate time trial sessions. One will be held at 3:00 PM, and the other at 6:00 PM. The sessions will be held for OVER 50 and Womp class cars in an effort to establish a minimum lap time for each class, to be used as a break-out times for lap count heat races, and to aid in the further development of these classes.

Cars will be subject to a body off tech inspection prior to the start of the time trials to ensure they comply to the current rules (the current rules are under development and subject to changes. But we do need a start point).

So in addition to the usual cars you bring out, throw in that OVER 50 and Womp car!