Originally Posted by Jonr:
So obviously, engine cost for a midget is a top concern. However, a purpose built pavement midget has a lot of exotic parts on it. Is there a weight rule, Aero rules, or any spec rules to help keep the costs down?
A read-thru of the above noted rules for this venture shows us:
1) That the body of the rules have been taken (almost) verbatim from other existing rules.
2) That the IRP rules writers seem not to have consulted with any sources who have already implemented engine preparation specifications and rules for "stock" based engines. As currently stated the "rules" are so minimalist that any participant, whether racer or official, can interpret those rules however it suits them.
With a bit of luck, the good folks at IRP will step back, and take the time to ask questions of, and listen to the advice from, sources such as MARA/BMARA who are running very successful "stock" based engines.