Dry Lakes Racers Australia

Doc, 25" and 27" tyres aren't as rare as you might think. Most recent Falcons with steel wheels use a 215/60VR16 tyre which has a nominal diameter of 664mm, or 26.25". A 205/65R15 which is a very common size on older Falcons (EF, EL etc) is 647mm or 25.5" tall. You might even be able to scrounge some used taller drag slicks in a reasonable width from the Jap import racers. As for remembering Beagles, I liked it when I read it so it's in instant recall forever. Of course I can't remember what I did 10 seconds ago but years ago is no problem! Must be the grey hair.

Doc,we ran235/60 16's on 16" AU Falcon rims.They are 26 1/2" tall.Got us to 200,now we run 28" & 25" "Beagles".Love the new avatar! cant wait to see if Hedgash & Grumm come out with new ones. Cheers , Bob.

Love the new avatar! cant wait to see if Hedgash & Grumm come out with new ones. Cheers , Bob.

I'm thinking of an avitar that reflects my personality more!
Perhaps me a using 2 foot breaker bar to it's full potential on a motorcycle service customer
G

Doc
Have you considered a time honered Aussie traditional called a"sickie".

Bit of a cough Thursday arvo and act a bit down in the dumps then a quick phone call Friday AM. Make sure you stop the tow car when you do this and make the other conspiriters shut up. Repeat for each team member and before you know it your in sunny QLD.

SEE YOU AT WARWICK
Chris

C Hanlon wrote:Doc
Have you considered a time honered Aussie traditional called a"sickie".

Bit of a cough Thursday arvo and act a bit down in the dumps then a quick phone call Friday AM. Make sure you stop the tow car when you do this and make the other conspiriters shut up. Repeat for each team member and before you know it your in sunny QLD.

SEE YOU AT WARWICK
Chris

.......when a mate is ringing in for the sickie you just yell, "get off the phone it's your shout idiot"

I recently joined the DLRA specifically because of this thread.
A direct result of not being able to stretch my cars legs legally.
My 22 year old RX7 and I look forward to meeting you all.

rogue666 wrote:I recently joined the DLRA specifically because of this thread.
A direct result of not being able to stretch my cars legs legally.
My 22 year old RX7 and I look forward to meeting you all.

WELCOME ABOARD
" leg stretching " is good . Send me your contact details by message thing or ph me on 0413 546380 . We have the occasional meeting at my workshop in Coopers Plains .

Don

Have you dragged in that 300zx and V8 Soarer that are dumped in the street out the front yet? Want a hand?

Lynchy

Lynchy wrote:Don

Have you dragged in that 300zx and V8 Soarer that are dumped in the street out the front yet? Want a hand?

Lynchy

SHHHH !!!

What about a roll cage?
My car with favourable condidtions should be good for 145MPH.
I'll have my helmet, firesuit, gloves and shoes.
Just not sure about the cage requirements at that speed?
If I need one I hope a 4 point bolt-in cage is enough.

Have you read the rulebook? I'm assuming you have one if you've joined but it's also available for download here : http://www.dlra.org.au/rulebook.htm

That should answer most of your questions.

Cheers<
Rob

Read rulebook yes, where it says

"All cars in competition must be eqipped with a roll bar or roll cage structure."

Minimum requirements state the bar must pass within 6" and extend above the drivers head and can be braced backward with 1/8" gussets on the ends of the brace, 1/4" plates 5" x 6" in a sandwich to secure roll bar to the car.

I was hoping for an interpretation of the rules, not a reference to them.
So a properly secured 4 point bolt in cage will exeed the requirements.

Well, does it pass within 6" and extend above the drivers head and is braced backward with 1/8" gussets on the ends of the brace, 1/4" plates 5" x 6" in a sandwich to secure roll bar to the car?

If so then my interpretation is that its ok.

rH+

or if it it passes within 6" and extends above the drivers head and is braced backward with 1/8" gussets on the ends of the brace, 1/4" plates 5" x 6" in a sandwich to secure roll bar to the car?

because that would be good as well!

sorry - had a few drinks

Rouge , 1st you have to sort out which class your car fits into, then check existing record / minimum.Then you can sort out the type of cage structure you require,The Warwick airstrip deal is a DLRA deal and all cars/bikes must be log booked as a DLRA class vehicle.all safety items are non negotiable,so if the class record for your car is over/near 175mph you will be required to have a cage "See figue 4-1"
As I always say "What's Your Life Worth?"
The Airstrip event will,we HOPE,go ahead once we get Lake G done,and we secure the required insurance.
Cheers , Bob.