Dummy wheels

[sam]

Don,you seem to be getting all worked up over this subject. WHY? LOL. After all people need to ask questions, if they don't then all he** breaks loose in the tech lanes when items do not pass. All people that race
do not have access to a ''IHRA RULE BOOK'' because they are not available at alot of vendors around here.
Hopefully that will change in the future.

People will second guess statements because of other info that is out there,I have contacted Mr. Baker myself on a couple of subjects and each time he replied with an answer it was never a conclusive one. In your search for an answer you contacted the NHRA tech department and they replied with a deffinite ''NO''. You got an answer from them which was good, but doesn't
CapeBreton follow the IHRA rule book? I know that is what Greenfield Dragway uses. So would that not be a conflict of interrest using the NHRA's decision?

SAM

I also noticed this about your postings on our board.
MARITIMEDRAGRACING.COM
Tech Questions?- BUY A RULEBOOK

It does not seem to be posted the same way on your
board? Why is that? Technical mistake maybe?

[canadian94gt]

I also want you to know I am not challengeing your decision. I was just putting forth information I thought others might like to read. Thats what public forums are all about. Here is the response I got from Ford of Canada.

Dear Mr. Otterson,

Thank you for contacting Ford of Canada on 02/9/05 regarding the Ford
Mustang. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us your recent
inquiry.

It is always a pleasure to assist our customers. We thank you for your
recent e-mail.

As the Customer Relationship Centre (CRC) is not a technical facility,
inquiries of a technical nature are generally referred to our
dealerships. Our dealerships' staff are highly trained experts with a
focus on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln products. In the rare case where a
staff member of any dealership is unable to answer a technical question
regarding one of our products, there are resources available exclusively
to them from Ford of Canada where answers may be obtained.

To locate dealers in your area through Ford of Canada's web site,
www.ford.ca, simply select the "Locate Dealer" link from our homepage,
then, enter your postal code.

Mr. Otterson, we regret that we are unable to provide the information
that you are seeking, but the safety and continued proper operation of
your vehicle are of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, we do not
wish to speculate in technical areas.

At Ford of Canada, we consider the satisfaction of our customers as one
of our most important objectives. If you have any other inquiries or
concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address
them.

Thank you for contacting Ford of Canada.

Sincerely,
Chantal
Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd.
Customer Relationship Centre

Original Message Excluded:
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Mr. David Otterson <[e-mail]>

[maritimedragracing]

Rules decisions and interpretations are the responsibility of the individual Tech Directors of each track. All Tech and safety rules posted by maritimedragracing in this forum and on the maritimedragracing.com website are applicable ONLY to Cape Breton Dragway and should not be considered as part of any Tech/Safety requirements of any other drag strip operating in the Maritimes.

[monte]

I think we will find that the dummie wheels were and are designed for one purpose in mind and that is for a temporary low speed ,light weight tire to be installed for very limited use. In any case the temporary tire would have to go and suitable speed tire installed that would meet the specifications of the wheel..Somoene said that the bead angles may dffer,and that was so definitely with the inflatible type,but the narrow modern type may be able to be used.I would suggest this is a question for a tire expert to answer. manufactures like goodyear or michelin would be the way to go

[56chevtruck]

not tring to stir up trouble here, but is the ford alum temps not allowed either? just an observation.

[Lorri]

ok... so regardless of the issue with the T Bird spare wheels in Cape Breton, If I had a set of these on my mustang WITH DOT approved tires AT GREENFIELD DRAGWAY would I be able to race?

[Road Rage Racing]

maritimeracers.proboards33.com/index.cgi?board=SafetyRulesSpecs&action=display&thread=1107671511

[sam]

The dummy wheel issue will be handled as follows:

Thunder Bird temporary spares will be allowed as long as there is a speed rated tire on them or a proper front runner style tire.

GM temporary spares will be allowed as long as there is a speed rated tire on them or a proper front runner style tire.

NOTE: THIS RULING ONLY APPLIES TO GREENFIELD DRAGWAY AND NOT ANY OF THE OTHER TRACKS.

Hopefully this answers any and all questions on this topic.

SAM Greenfield Tech Director.

[Lorri]

thanks Sam ;D

[sam]

You are welcome Lorri.