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CART 97 vs. 95 rules

Michael E. Carve

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Michael E. Carve » Wed, 30 Jul 1997 04:00:00

I noticed while listening to the pit commentators (yeah, I do actually
listen to 'em once 'n awhile) during the U.S. 500 that the cars were
getting 35 gals of fuel.  Did they reduce the size of the fuel cells
from 1995 (ala ICR2's 40 gals)?  I know that I sure would like to run my
car in ICR2 with 35 gals of fuel  at Michigan (it handles alot better),
but the AI still use 40 gals (unless I hack the pit window).

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Preferred Custome

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Preferred Custome » Wed, 30 Jul 1997 04:00:00

Yep that was one thing they changed this year 35 gallons.  Where've ya
been!! <G>

Sean Higgins



> I noticed while listening to the pit commentators (yeah, I do actually
> listen to 'em once 'n awhile) during the U.S. 500 that the cars were
> getting 35 gals of fuel.  Did they reduce the size of the fuel cells
> from 1995 (ala ICR2's 40 gals)?  I know that I sure would like to run my
> car in ICR2 with 35 gals of fuel  at Michigan (it handles alot better),
> but the AI still use 40 gals (unless I hack the pit window).

> --
> **************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
>      Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.

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Thomas JS Brow

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Thomas JS Brow » Wed, 30 Jul 1997 04:00:00


> I noticed while listening to the pit commentators (yeah, I do actually
> listen to 'em once 'n awhile) during the U.S. 500 that the cars were
> getting 35 gals of fuel.  Did they reduce the size of the fuel cells
> from 1995 (ala ICR2's 40 gals)?  I know that I sure would like to run my
> car in ICR2 with 35 gals of fuel  at Michigan (it handles alot better),
> but the AI still use 40 gals (unless I hack the pit window).

> --
> **************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
>      Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.

> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./.  [-  < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

I heard mention of the reduced fuel cell size earlier in the season
myself (at Nazareth I believe). It seems to me that running with 35
gals. improves handling on a lot of tracks. Especially ovals. I would
assume that one of the reasons for doing so is that they keep limiting
the amount and kinds of downforce that the cars are allowed to run and
therefore have to reduce the weight somewhat so as not to de-stabilize
the cars too much.

Thomas JS Brown

Robby No

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Robby No » Wed, 30 Jul 1997 04:00:00

Yes, fuel tank size has been reduced to 35 gallons and boost has been
decreased from 45 to 40 inches.

Marc Johnso

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Marc Johnso » Wed, 30 Jul 1997 04:00:00

Al of the cars have 35gal at all tracks now.  As seen in past races it
makes for great pit strategy.
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Thank you

Marc Johnson



> I noticed while listening to the pit commentators (yeah, I do actually
> listen to 'em once 'n awhile) during the U.S. 500 that the cars were
> getting 35 gals of fuel.  Did they reduce the size of the fuel cells
> from 1995 (ala ICR2's 40 gals)?  I know that I sure would like to run my
> car in ICR2 with 35 gals of fuel  at Michigan (it handles alot better),
> but the AI still use 40 gals (unless I hack the pit window).

> --
> **************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
>      Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.

> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./.  [-  < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Paul Sander

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Paul Sander » Wed, 30 Jul 1997 04:00:00

and wasn't the wing area reduced, also????

-Paul



Thomas R. Walke

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by Thomas R. Walke » Thu, 31 Jul 1997 04:00:00


> I noticed while listening to the pit commentators (yeah, I do actually
> listen to 'em once 'n awhile) during the U.S. 500 that the cars were
> getting 35 gals of fuel.  Did they reduce the size of the fuel cells
> from 1995 (ala ICR2's 40 gals)?  I know that I sure would like to run my
> car in ICR2 with 35 gals of fuel  at Michigan (it handles alot better),
> but the AI still use 40 gals (unless I hack the pit window).

        On TV, there is a graphic that shows the pit windows for the cars this
year. By changing the pit window in the TXT file to match the real ones,
you can now race with the computers with 35 gallons, and you won't be at
a disadvantage. For example, in the game, the pit window for Michigan is
41 to 43. If you change it to 30 to 35, the computer cars will pit as if
they are running at 35 gallons. It's a really simple change, and I have
been able to change almost all the tracks to this year's pit windows.
William Dahm

CART 97 vs. 95 rules

by William Dahm » Thu, 31 Jul 1997 04:00:00


> I noticed while listening to the pit commentators (yeah, I do actually

> listen to 'em once 'n awhile) during the U.S. 500 that the cars were
> getting 35 gals of fuel.  Did they reduce the size of the fuel cells
> from 1995 (ala ICR2's 40 gals)?

yes its only 35 gal now.  new rule this year.  I like it, makes pit
strats interesting at many tracks.

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