J Smith Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Quick question from a new guy: I've been reading up on rules for NASA (I'm planning on the comp. school at VIR and hopefully get my first races in that weekend), and noticed the rule about data aquisition systems: 18.7 Data Acquisition Systems This section applies to all classes, unless otherwise specified by class rules. All data acquisition systems are prohibited except for NASA approved systems and drivertraining programs. No data acquisition system may be used in testing, practice, warmup, street driving, or racing (with NASA or any other sanctioning body). No brackets, sensors, or mounting hardware for data acquisition systems are permitted. Violation of this rule is considered to be a violation of the intent of the series. Anyone caught in 77 violation of this rule will be subject to permanent ejection from this series. The following systems are approved for use: G Analyst Hot Lap Timer Hot Lap Performance Monitor Intercomp Lap Timer My Chron Light My Chron 2 My Chron 3 My Chron 3+ My Chron 3 Gold TachMate 5-Input system DL-90 Data Logger GTech Pro SS GTech Pro RR Is this enforced? I'm not sure I understand why they wouldn't be allowed, but I'm a new guy so my confusion is expected I guess. The reason I'm asking is I use a G2X (not on the approved list ), and have the display set up as my dash (the most important part are the shift lights). Is this something I'll have to remove before racing? I can't imagine what benefit a data system would give a driver during a race? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric W. Posted July 7, 2008 Members Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow... I didnt even know this rule existed! Id like to know also as I am saving for an AIM Pista setup. Edit: Wait a min... are you looking at old rules? I just looked up 2008 CCR and it says: "18.7 Data Acquisition Systems This section applies to all classes, unless otherwise specified by class rules. Data acquisition is unrestricted. Telemetry is not allowed. Telemetry is the transmission of data by means of a radio signal. Transmission of voice and/ or video is permitted. Note- Class rules supersede all sections of the CCR, including this one." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Smith Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thanks Eric. Yep, I was looking at the old rules. Probably not the last of my rookie mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric W. Posted July 7, 2008 Members Share Posted July 7, 2008 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmw22 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 GTS rules allow for any data aquisition. CCR: "This section applies to all classes, unless otherwise specified by class rules." GTS rules: 4.0 Car Modifications Any modification is allowed as long as the car meets all NASA safety regulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon in STL Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 ....COOL! I was getting scared there for a moment. Looks like I can leave everything in then! Damon in STL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARVAL Motorsports Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 TOO MUCH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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