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Originally Posted by Jack Gifford
If it weren't for the lack of venues, landspeed racing is open to anyone.
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IF you can pass their safety rules.
I ran the Texas Mile last October. I needed a helmet with an SA15 or newer cert, and some other common sense clothing. Tires have to be less than 7 years old, and a few similar things. A basic tech inspection, then I was good to run to 150mph. After making a controlled pass in the 140-150mph, range, I was then certified to run up to 199.9. I think older cars may have to have more safety equipment.
I ran 167.40 in a stock '16 Corvette. It was fun!
ECTA runs the Arkansas Mile, which is actually 2km (right at 1.25 miles), but they require a full fire suit. They have some other events as well, possibly a Bonneville Mile in July.
SCTA rules seem WAY more restrictive. From what I've read, sounds like ALL cars must have rollbars.
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'73 T/A (sold). Low budget stock headed 8.3:1 455, 222/242 116lsa .443/.435 cam. FAST Sportsman EFI, 317rwhp/385rwtq on 87 octane. 13.12 @103.2, 1.91 60'.
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