Granite State Mini Sprints

Racing Club

Home

Mission Statement

Schedule

News

Point Standings

Driver Profiles

Photos

Tracks

Rules

Tech Corner

Classifieds

2009 Officers

Links

Contacts

Membership App

   

Tech Corner   

_______________________________

For questions contact Head of Tech Troy Boissoneau or any board member.

_________________________________________

Hello Competitors,

My name is Troy Boissoneau, the Head of Tech for the 2010 season. I just want to provide a friendly reminder to check out the newly revised rule book to make sure your car and equipment comply with the rules.  A few items have changed since last year, which are outlined in the GSMSRC Rulebook Revision Summary Feb 2010.  You can find this summary on the Club website Rules tab.

Here are some basic things to check: Nuts & bolts, wheel bearings, steering, radios, seat belt dates, car numbers, weight, brakes, fuel shut off marked (Off/On), kill switch marked (Off/On), helmet, fire suit, hood sock, gloves, shoes, etc.         

We will be conducting tech inspections at the track car show and practice days.  This is a great opportunity to make sure everything with your car and safety gear is up to snuff.  The first race is no time to find out you have items to work on with your car.

Please make sure you all take a look at the rule book and start looking things over. If anybody has any questions please do not hesitate to email or call me, I would be glad to help you make things easier or smoother.

The first race is a lot more fun when cars can show up ready to battle it out.  I cannot wait to see everybody this year, especially some new faces. Now everyone get to work because the warm weather is here and it will not be long before we hit the track!

 

Thank You, 

Troy Boissoneau

C: 603-714-4445

H: 603-472-3651

Email: Racingfamily09@comcast.net


 

 

News on RACEceivers

The club has decided rather than to commit to purchasing more raceivers than we would need to get a volume discount we will let each competitor purchase their own. You may contact RACEceiver directly at 866-301-7223 and ask for your closest dealer, or call Derek at Eldridge Racing 978-480-0855 for special offers on the newest models. These are required at every event and a car that shows up without one will be required to start the heat and feature at the rear. A competitor will only be allowed to compete at one event without a RACEceiver.


 

A few words on...SAFETY
No one ever intends to get hurt. When we shop for safety equipment we typically will buy what we can afford. Is that enough to keep you safe and prevent an injury? While it's difficult to account for every "what if," make sure you research your safety purchases. If you question whether or not a product is sufficient, call the manufacturer for their recommendation. They all have years of experience and know their products and their capabilities.

"It is extremely important to use every piece of safety equipment available to you. All safety equipment must be worn and used properly to be effective." Safety is everyone's responsibility. Make sure your equipment meets all necessary requirements. If a co-competitor has ineffective equipment or practices you should feel compelled to help that person or inform a GSMSRC board member.

Prior to our first race we will hold two Tech Days. This is a great opportunity to have all your safety equipment and car checked out. Use your current rulebook as a guide and do a dry run with all your safety equipment and devices to make sure they work as intended and meet club rules.

Helmets, fire suits, headsocks, gloves, and shoes should all be in good condition and free of any holes or oil soaking. Make sure to refer to the rulebook for specific requirements for each of these items. Arm restraints, neck collars, and harnesses also should be in good condition. Make sure to look at the date on your harnesses. Any harness older than three years from the date of manufacturer must be replaced. Padding and rock screens are attached to the car but definitely fall under safety devices. Sit in your car with your seat belts and arm restraints on and see what you can come in contact with. You may want to pad these areas. Make sure your rock screens are adequately secured and size properly not to allow rocks into the cockpit.

As you prepare your car for another great season with GSMSRC, make sure you spend equal time reviewing all of your safety equipment and update and maintain it as necessary. We look forward to seeing you at Tech Days and the first race. Please feel free to call or e-mail with any questions.
 

Mini Sprint/Micro Midget Chassis Technology, 2001 Steve Smith Publications

Locking Down Onboard / Cockpit Controls

During our meeting in October it was decided to lock down or make inoperable all onboard / cockpit controls except the wing slider. This includes the panhard bar, shocks, and any other device except the wing slider.

How do I make chassis adjustments if these controls are locked down? The lock down is not intended to be permanent. Onboard / cockpit controls only need to be locked down while the car is staged to enter the track, while on track, and until any post race technical inspections are complete. The devices may be unlocked between races in order to make chassis adjustments.
How will these adjustments be locked down? The control connection or mechanism should be disassembled or secured in place. For onboard shock adjusters the cable should be disconnected at the shock end and securely cable tied to the nearest roll bar with an adequately sized cable tie that will resist accidental breakage. The cable can be entirely removed from the vehicle as well. The panhard bar adjuster should be positively secured. Adjusters should be spring loaded into a groove or hole. Either a hole should be drilled with a bolt and lock nut or the adjuster once properly placed into a groove or hole should be secured with an adequately sized cable tie to resist accidental breakage.

If you have another method for locking down your adjustments please make sure it meets the positively locked out requirement. Feel free to call or e-mail me with any ideas or methods you may want to use. Please take sufficient time before the season begins to make sure your lock out devices work properly.

_________________________________________

 

500cc - 2009 Tech Sheet (click here)

 

600cc - 2009 Tech Sheet (click here)

 

 

Get Adobe Reader