Not looking good for CMP... (Page 2 of 3)

bob-e wrote:

damn!  what are you guys using for fueling?  I think best case scenario for us would be 3 minutes for fuel and 5 minutes to get our fat asses in the car.  that's a big step up for us.  we used to have a snack during pit stops.

We're using an old 13 gallon air tank (with wheels) that we pressurize with nitrogen (for obvious reasons) to about 120psi behind the fuel.  Once we get a good seal to the cars tank we open a valve and 10 gallons goes in in less than 10 seconds.  The rest of that time is spent seating the driver, radio checks, harnesses, etc.  We actually harness the back pressure in the fuel tank (about 30 psi)  to work pistons fitted under the chassis that lift the car into the air for the tire change.

We're using an old 13 gallon flame thrower and 10 gallons becomes a fireball in less than 10 seconds.  The rest of that time is spent seating the driver, radio checks, harnesses, etc.  We actually harness the back pressure in the fuel tank (about 30 psi)  to work pistons fitted under the chassis that lift the car into the air for the tire change.

We picked a bad time to stop running the SVX

Or we could take over that ritzy "driver's lounge" by the entrance to CMP.

True that, can't dress for heat.

bob-e wrote:

I'm looking at the 31 part.  31 with a 60 mph breeze = a "feels like" 10 deg f.  40 would be a feels like 25.  I'm thinking about wearing long johns under my nomex.  Yes, I'm a pussy

Right there with ya.  How the f*ck does anyone stand it to live in North Dakota or Canada I'll never know.  I guess they say trhe same about us when it's 100 degrees in the summer.

IcantDo55 wrote:

True that, can't dress for heat.

And that's why I love Canada. 

Looks like you guys are going to need a good set of winter tires to be competitive   Summer performance tire will dramatically start to lose grip at 45 degrees. By 30 degrees they are going to be rock hard and not have any grip. All you guys running Falkens Azenis are going to be in a world of hurt if it doesn't warm up a little.  On the bright side engines tend to find a few extra ponies when it cool outside and there's less chance of overheating.