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Re: SCCA and Rear Axles

To: Friends of Triumph <FOT@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: SCCA and Rear Axles
From: Tony Drews <tmccis@REVEALED.NET>
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2000 11:05:55 -0500
Well, of course there's the uncle jack one:
7/23/2000
Road America, Carousel (turn 9)
Broke left rear axle
Destroyed body and frame
Axle and hub were newly designed and manufactured (3? years old)

- Tony Drews

jaboruch wrote:

> Amici, If we are going to get the SCCA to allow alternate rear axles
> for the TR3's and 4's we are going to need a somewhat coordinated
> effort.  We are going to need some history of crashes and other
> incidents that have occurred with TR3/4's due to axle failure from any
> racing venue (not just SCCA).  With this information we can approach
> the competition committe for the need based on safety.  In reality
> there in most cases will not be any competitive advantage gained since
> most replacement axles will be heavier than what we already have.
>
> I would be glad to coordinate the gathering of info if you folks on
> the list would like to send that info directly to me or to everyone on
> the list.  I can then summarize the incidents and distribute it to the
> list.  With this info those listers that are SCCA members can write to
> the comp. board and maybe we can effect a change.  Joe(B)
>
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