MSA Proposed Changes - Forced Induction

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

Contact  :                        SpeedConsultation@msauk.org
Web link to proposal:      https://www.msauk.org/assets/2016april20-speedeventsaction-methanolforcedinduction-forconsultation.pdf

Close date:                     30th June 2016

 
Current:

 

10.3.1. Forced induction equivalence 1.4.

 

Proposed:

 

10.3.1. Forced induction equivalence 1.7

 

 

Reason: To increase the effective capacity of forced induction engines to align with the FIA set equivalence and the other MSA Disciplines

 

 

 

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

Objection to changes to 10.3.1.

 

I object to this being changed, particularly under the reason of Safety and with a six month lead-time. This is purely a matter of which class a vehicle competes in and cannot therefore be considered a Safety matter. Any changes a competitor will need to make to stay in class will be very expensive and time consuming.

 

There is no reason why Sprinting & Hillclimbing should align with other disciplines and in fact this is not correct a factor of 1.5 is allowed in Rallying. It’s not broken why change it ?

 

[John Williams (Panda) - Joint Manchester AO]

I would like to object to the proposed change from 1.4 to 1.7 equivalence for Forced Induction

1) Alignment to other MSA disciplines in its self is no justification for this change

2) A number of Clubs currently run successful events using the 1.4 Multiplier of Forced Induction v Normally Aspirated

3) If the changed is finally sanctioned Implementation should be extended to at least 2018 to allow competitors in 20 above to sensibly re-structure the effected events.