2023 Hallett 8-Hour Enduro Impound Protest

  

Date:

5/20/23

Car Number:

998

Event:

Hallett Motor Racing Circuit

Team Name:

Wheels America Racing

Event Director:

Chelsey Vickery

Team Captain:

Bob Stretch

Tech Inspector:

David Kicak

 

 

Protest Details:

 

Car #998 2001 Mazda Miata protested for total fuel capacity.

 

 

 

Tech Inspector / Event Director Final Findings:

 

Fuel tank pump out was performed. The team emptied the tank completely by fuel pump, the tank was then filled back up using pre-measured fuel jugs approved by protestor and officials.

 

In our final findings, car 998 was in compliance with rule (9.10.2) and the 14.7-gallon requirement for the 2001 Miata.  The protest was denied.

 

 

 

 

Tech Director Signature

 

 

Event Director Signature

 

 Chelsey Vickery

 

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