CART 97 vs. 95 rules

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

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

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> 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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> 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

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

Al of the cars have 35gal at all tracks now. As seen in past races it makes for great pit strategy. -- 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. > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./. [- < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

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

> 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.

> 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.