NASA’s Scrutineers’ Committee has proposed that traction control be permitted in Autograss racing from 2010. The committee has made this proposal on the basis that it is unable to effectively police the current ban on traction control – so it may as well allow it. The proposal will be put before the NASA directors, but [...]
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Bans for ballast trio The three drivers found to be running ballast in their cars during the second round of the British Autograss Series in West Wales in June have been banned from competing in Autograss racing for two years by governing body NASA. Kirk Dean, John Gay and Anthony Read were notified of the [...] The June meeting of the Chairmen’s Committee at NASA took a decisive step in the ongoing discussion regarding track contsruction. Returning to duty after a short break, NASA chairman Keith Matthews chaired the meeting of the committee which has discussed track construction over recent months. “There are a lot of good ideas and we decided [...] NASA is in discussion with Autograss racing’s approved tyre suppliers as it seeks to increase the durability of tyres used in the sport. The move has been brought about in an effort to try and contain tyres costs. NASA’s Technical Director Dave Walker is dealing with Maxsport and Sportway, the only two companies with tyres [...] Examples of remould tyres produced in Portugal by Fedima are to be submitted to NASA with a request that they be added to the list of approved tyres for 2010. Independent tyre dealer Mel Williams had hoped to have the tyres on display at the West Wales BAS round, but will now seek to have [...] A new ‘working group’ is being established by NASA and will be charged with reviewing specific areas of the technical regulations governing Autograss racing. The group has been proposed by Dave Walker who became the NASA director responsible for technical matters at the end of last year. Walker is at pains to point out [...] The April meeting of the Scrutineers’ committee resulted in unanimous support for a proposal that all specials must have a steel floor from the start of the 2010 season. “There have been some accidents recently that, while they may not be connected [with thin floors] have served as a warning. I think that by [...] Spaceframe Threes make progress The first examples of the new spaceframe Class Three cars are drawing attention and making progress. Phil Holloway was first to run a new car, Manfred Kampschulte’s WL Racefab-built car also showing in early season events. The rule governing the position of the pedal box will be revised to encourage [...] |
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