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Re: Shoooooots

To: atrav <atrav@vcmails.com>
Subject: Re: Shoooooots
From: Tom Shannon <saltfevr@xmission.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 18:19:28 -0700
Quoting atrav <atrav@vcmails.com>:

> How do you all figure at what point you need a parachute?
> Some speed vs. weight ratio, or?
> 
> -Aron-
> 
>All sanctioning groups seem to list the mph when chutes are required. NHRA
is 150mph I think. The 2003 SCTA rulebook,page 31 paragraph 3.m says:
"an approved parachute is required on all cars that qualify for the long
course, 175mph. Vehicles that exceed 300mph shall be equipped with 2
independent parachute systems......
> 
> 


Tom Shannon
Magna, Utah






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