I thought that true "Vintage " race cars that were raced in the 60's had to
have working charging systems! In fact, having just checked the 1972 SCCA
General Competition Rules, it says "The standard generator or alternator may
be replaced by either a generator or alternator of different make and
capacity providing the location and driveing method remains unchanged." "
Modifications may not be made unless specifically authorized..."
Regards, Greg Solow
-----Original Message-----
From: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: SpiwakD@AOL.COM <SpiwakD@AOL.COM>
Cc: fot@autox.team.net <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, May 08, 1999 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: Racing without charging system
>SpiwakD@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> Bill Dentinger asked about running an enduro without a charging
>> system. That would be about two and a half hours of driving. A typical
race
>> weekend has six twenty -minute sessions plus all those starts on the
grid
>> and in the pits.
>> I have been running on battery only for several years and never
ran
>> out of juice. I have never charged my battery during a weekend either.
>> Battery is normal size. I think you will have lots of battery left, Bill.
You
>> can reduce demand by not using your brakes during the race. That will
keep
>> the lights from coming on.
>>
>> Dave
>Or, of course, you can just flip that little switch you have under the
>dashboard....
>--
>uncle jack
>61 TR4 Racer -- fast car
>71 TR6 Street Car -- fun car
>
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