Hello All,

Question: why doesn't the SCCA allow flex fans in autocross?

thanks

 

I'm surprised they don't have a separate class for flex fans. They seem to have a class for every other variation.

 

Because unlike a clutch fan, at high speeds it keeps on going, faster and faster. Whereas the clutch fan will stop/spin freely at higher speeds.

Ever try spinning a CD too fast in an optical drive? Sort of the same thing. They are known to just fly off, rip through hoods and mangle many other things.

Why there isn't a separate division for them, because they're dangerous in racing...period. So I've read. Adios.

 

easy fix just use electric fan(s)

 

Yeah, someday that is the plan. For now though I've invested in a clutch fan set-up due to the cost.

When I can upgrade my electronics I'll go with electric fans, it's not in the cards at the moment though.

 

Ha, back in the early days of CD burning I made a disc without finalizing it then put it in a friend's boombox. When it started spinning too fast we popped the top and it flew out like a helicopter.