First time historic racer - Getting set to go in Equipe GTS

[Mike Bell]

There is one bit in the MSA letter that needs caution- it says ‘non FiA homologated systems can be serviced by....etc.’

So what about FiA systems?

[andy97]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

There is one bit in the MSA letter that needs caution- it says ‘non FiA homologated systems can be serviced by....etc.’

So what about FiA systems?

To maintain homologation I assume they that need to be serviced by the manufacturer/ agent, but homologated systems are not required in national level racing. I don’t do international level events so not aware of where homologated systems are required.

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by andy97

To maintain homologation I assume they that need to be serviced by the manufacturer/ agent, but homologated systems are not required in national level racing. I don’t do international level events so not aware of where homologated systems are required.

Spa is top of the list but many mainland Europe circuits are visited by UK organisers / clubs for 1 race per year, e.g. Zandvoort, Nordschleife, Dijon.

[andy97]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

Spa is top of the list but many mainland Europe circuits are visited by UK organisers / clubs for 1 race per year, e.g. Zandvoort, Nordschleife, Dijon.

Sure, but the series (eg CSCC at Spa) usually run to their national (blue book) and club rules (with the exception of seats being in date) . Not sure if extinguishers have ever been required to be homologated, indeed, i think that up to now CSCC ( and presumably other UK clubs) have had a dispensation to continue to run 2.25 litre extinguishers rather than the 4 litres that i think are required in Europe.

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by andy97

Sure, but the series (eg CSCC at Spa) usually run to their national (blue book) and club rules (with the exception of seats being in date) . Not sure if extinguishers have ever been required to be homologated, indeed, i think that up to now CSCC ( and presumably other UK clubs) have had a dispensation to continue to run 2.25 litre extinguishers rather than the 4 litres that i think are required in Europe.

Yes, I didn't explain that at all well! When CSCC visits Spa we run to RACB rules for safety items, these are on the Spa Summer Classic website. Unlike here at home, the minimum extinguisher is just a handheld 2.25l unit - but if a plumbed-in system is fitted then it must be FIA homologated, and comply with the dating regulations.

[johnh875]

Would the 10-year thing be in reference to pressure-testing the cylinder? Which may cost more than replacing it.

[andy97]

Originally Posted by johnh875

Would the 10-year thing be in reference to pressure-testing the cylinder? Which may cost more than replacing it.

The MSA /MUK consider that the 10 year life is a purely commercial decision by Lifeline and not a technical requirement at all.

[Pete Shepherd]

Thanks for all the replies, I'm not intending to race in europe at any point soon so my extinguisher should be fine for a while as long as I keep it serviced.

In reference to the transponder I've spoken to one of the Equipe organisers and I'll be hiring for the race in October then hopefully investing in my own in the new year.

On another note, how do I add my Avatar? I can't find it in my profile settings.

Pete

[Pete Shepherd]

I made it through Scrutineering, completed practice and was delighted not to be the slowest out there! Unfortunately the race was a bit of a non event as at the start of lap 2 there was a biggish accident involving 2 cars which brought out the safety car for at least 15 minutes, during this period my Sprite developed a misfire and I pulled in to retire. I did manage an overtake on lap 1 though and thoroughly enjoyed practice and can't wait to go again.

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Pete Shepherd

Thanks for all the replies, I'm not intending to race in europe at any point soon so my extinguisher should be fine for a while as long as I keep it serviced.

In reference to the transponder I've spoken to one of the Equipe organisers and I'll be hiring for the race in October then hopefully investing in my own in the new year.

On another note, how do I add my Avatar? I can't find it in my profile settings.

Pete

You can't have an avatar until you submit (I think) 100 posts.

Originally Posted by Pete Shepherd

I made it through Scrutineering, completed practice and was delighted not to be the slowest out there! Unfortunately the race was a bit of a non event as at the start of lap 2 there was a biggish accident involving 2 cars which brought out the safety car for at least 15 minutes, during this period my Sprite developed a misfire and I pulled in to retire. I did manage an overtake on lap 1 though and thoroughly enjoyed practice and can't wait to go again.

Well done, prepare to be seriously poor for the rest of your life!

[Gerard C]

Well done! Prepare yourself to have one part of your life full of thrill, new friends and a lot of stories to hear and tell. Money? Lets say its a "great" and deserved investment!

[Lancsbreaker]

Congrats on getting your first event under your belt......you did better than my first event - the (shared) car broke down in first few laps of qualifying before I managed to get any laps in the car, and we hadn't the part to fix it!.



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