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The problem with a gas turbine in a sprint car is the constantly varying load. Not a strong point for turbines. It is the same reason that they weren't successful as street car power plants. Oh, and yeah, the fuel consumption. For cars that ran at IMS and other, larger tracks, the relatively steady load takes advantage of the available power and simplicity of the engine. This is also why they are great for racing boats, naval vessels (burn too much fuel for commercial vessel applications), aircraft, power generation. . . . but, as usual, I digress. Oh, and speaking of power generation, they are great for a cogeneration power plant, where the turbines are used to spin generators. The exhaust gas is then used in a boiler to generate steam and then the steam powers a steam turbine that also spins a generator to produce electricity. Some of the most efficient power plants are cogeneration plants. . . . okay, enough wandering. Back to the subject. . . .
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