Antifreeze?
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 1:46 pm
I recently overheard a conversation between two gentlemen concerning the use of antifreeze in a competitor's car, and the difficulty in cleaning up the racetrack surface should an incident occur.
I've searched both the SCCA and the Waterford Hills 2017 Rules & Regulations and the only thing I've found was this, listed in the WHHRI rules from the section specifically for "Spec Focus":
15.1 Engine Coolant
The only engine coolant used in the radiator shall be water, though surfactants such as Redline “Water Wetter” or Neo Synthetics “Keep Cool” are allowed. The intent of this rule is to avoid slick track conditions produced by spilled antifreeze, not to limit water additives.
The above makes sense because "Oil Dry" doesn't work well in soaking up antifreeze because it is an alcohol base. SCCA talks about Coolant Catch Cans on page 87 and has a generic rule about fluid leakage on page 105 ... but I have yet to find an actual rule regard what kind of coolant is allowed or even recommended.
I found this in the SCCA Improved Touring rules:
g. Engine coolant fluid, coolant/heater hoses and clamps may be
substituted. Heater hoses may be plugged or bypassed (looped)
or removed. Heater water control valve(s) may be added or
substituted. Heater core may be removed.
Am I missing something?
I've searched both the SCCA and the Waterford Hills 2017 Rules & Regulations and the only thing I've found was this, listed in the WHHRI rules from the section specifically for "Spec Focus":
15.1 Engine Coolant
The only engine coolant used in the radiator shall be water, though surfactants such as Redline “Water Wetter” or Neo Synthetics “Keep Cool” are allowed. The intent of this rule is to avoid slick track conditions produced by spilled antifreeze, not to limit water additives.
The above makes sense because "Oil Dry" doesn't work well in soaking up antifreeze because it is an alcohol base. SCCA talks about Coolant Catch Cans on page 87 and has a generic rule about fluid leakage on page 105 ... but I have yet to find an actual rule regard what kind of coolant is allowed or even recommended.
I found this in the SCCA Improved Touring rules:
g. Engine coolant fluid, coolant/heater hoses and clamps may be
substituted. Heater hoses may be plugged or bypassed (looped)
or removed. Heater water control valve(s) may be added or
substituted. Heater core may be removed.
Am I missing something?