SST200 World championships 2013, Trenton - Michigan.

[Carl Kinder]

Hi, I am looking for some advice ?.
I see on the UIM calendar for 2013, SST200 World championships in Trenton - Michigan, 19 - 21 July 2013.
What kit is needed to run this race ?
I know Optimax 200xs, but what boat ? DO YOU NEED CRASH BOXES AND AIR BAGS ETC ???.
Any help-advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Carl

[TBuck2003]

Carl I would go to the OPC.com web site and look up the rules accordingly. Or try the APBA site. You should find all info there...

[TBuck2003]

http://www.apba.org/resources/sst-20...ons-sheet-2912

Try this

[Carl Kinder]

Thanks Todd, I have read the engine spec file. What about the boat, Do it need crash boxes and Airbag system to race ?

[dave hensel]

carl any type boat is legal in sst200 or as uim calls it free. You must have a capsual & 5 point harness. Capsual must meet testing of 4000 newtons. Crash box & air bag have not made it to APBA so you do not need them. OPC website has the rules for boat under OPC rules classes (sst 200). Hope to see you in Trenton.

[Carl Kinder]

OK I think I have answered my own question, by reading through some old SSt200 threads, looks like no crash boxes and no airbags !.

Next question is how easy would it be to find couple of competitive hulls for this for 2 drivers from Europe ?
Just thinking ???????.
What would it take to put something together, for this race ?

[Carl Kinder]

Sorry and Thanks, Dave, looks like we posted about same time !!.
Its not for me to race, but I do have couple of European drivers in mind for this. Think it could be interesting !!!

[smallcub]

Carl: Hulls are no problem here in the U.S. Any 16-foot or larger tunnel boat will qualify and they are tucked away in garages nationwide. The issue here is engines. There are only about 10 or so of the OptiMax engines in use here in the U.S. As of now the SST-120 engine is legal in the 200 class in the U.S. but I am not sure if that is up for debate at the annual meeting next month or not. Good luck. We would love to see some European drivers over here. Dana Tomes.

[mcbain]

I think they now require a 6-point harness...
http://www.apba.org/resources/2012-o...aft-rules-2105

[Carl Kinder]

Thanks Dana and Jason. for now I am just gathering information. Worst case it may be possible to ship 2 Optimax motors from Europe for the race. Please keep info coming !!.
Thanks guys.