Omega engine class question

Started by LittleLiner, March 04, 2011, 09:17:23 AM

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LittleLiner

My question is about the Omega engine designation (for cars).

From the 2010 rule book, page 15, Section 2a, under the heading "Engine Class Breaks"

    Omega is defined as " [omega symbol] engines using a thermodynamic cycle other than Otto."

Back in the motorcycle rules on page 128, Section 7.J.13 there is an expanded explanation of the Omega engine class that includes words ". . .This class includes electric, . . "

So an Omega class motorcycle can be powered by an electric motor.   Example would be Kent Riches electric motorcycle.

For car classes (specifically for Omega lakester) can I run an electric motor?  Or, does the use of an electric motor in an Omega engine class only apply to motorcycles?

dw230

There are specific classes for electric, steam and turbine in the car sections. You will be classed by weight break if using an electric power source.

DW

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1212FBGS

Omega motorcycle cars are different than Omega cars..... electric is not available in lakester class records but you can power a lakester with an electric motor in the specific weight class for electric vehicles....
Kent

dw230

To expand on Kent's comment. You can use a streamliner, lakester, roadster or COE truck in the electric car classes. Vehicle weight determines which of the three classes you compete in.

DW
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