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| USFRA BAR STOOL CLASS RACING |
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BARSTOOL CLASSES TOP SPEED
BY YEAR |
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| YEAR | LAKESTER CLASS |
STREAMLINER CLASS |
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| NAME | TOP SPEED | NAME | TOP SPEED | |
| 1998 | No Lakester Class in 1998 | CEC McCRAY | 21.852 MPH | |
| 2000 | KERRY MCLEAN | 45.406 MPH | CHARLIE MESSINER | 43.996 MPH |
| 2001 | ROBB SPENCER | 43.019 MPH | CEC McCRAY | 43.832 MPH |
| 2002 | Event Rained Out No Speeds |
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| 2003 | CEC McCRAY | 46.245 MPH* | CEC McCRAY | 45.296 MPH |
| 2004 | SONNY ROSSI | 45.115 MPH | CEC McCRAY | 47.586 MPH* |
| 2007 | ROB SPENCER | 48.400 MPH | ||
| *
Denotes Current Class Record Speed |
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It was determined that Bar
Stool Classes would be limited to Electric power only. There will be NO
classes for Gasoline powered Racers.1. Must be constructed from a REAL BAR STOOL
2. 12 Volt DC Maximum Power (limited to ONE battery only)
3. MOTORS - Optional (limited to ONE single 12 volt motor)
4. STEERING - Required (keep it simple but safe)
5. BRAKES - Required, single-hand operated, external hand brake okay.
6. BODYWORK and FAIRINGS - Optional at builder discretion. There are TWO class
records available. STREAMLINER class will have enclosed wheels and tires.
LAKESTER class will have open wheels and tires. Other bodywork allowed in
LAKESTER class.
7. TIRES - (4 required) Either pneumatic implement type tires and wheels or
solid rubber tires and wheels. 10" MAXIMUM height.
NO BILLET ALLOY TIRES ALLOWED.
8. 30" MINIMUM seat height.
9. 23" MAXIMUM overall tire and wheel width. In streamlined class bodywork
can exceed this measurement.
10. 21" MAXIMUM wheelbase.
11. Competitors must wear full face helmet, gloves, long pants and jacket
to cover arms. NO SHORTS AND TEE SHIRTS ALLOWED.
12. No Gearbox, or Mechanical Shifting Device.
13. Rider MUST sit on the seat. (Your Butt must be on the Seat!)
14. All riders in the Bar Stool Class must be age 18 or older
to participate.
The EVENT DATES are listed on the USFRA Home Page.
The BAR STOOLS will begin competing on the second day of the event and continue
thru the last day of the event..
ENTRY FEE is $75.00 and you must be a member of U.S.F.R.A. Membership
is $40.00. Additionally, racers in ALL classes (including Barstools) Must
pay $35.00 course prep fee
Each entry must go through Technical Inspection for Safety and Rule requirements.
Event will be held on the 130 M.P.H. Club course. They will run through the
132 foot timing trap lights for official timing. There will be plenty of room
to back up and start behind the 132 foot trap.
If on your qualifiing run you exceed the existing record you will go to a
designated impound area, where you can work on your vehicle and charge the
battery. .
There will be trophies and other awards and recognition for the winners and
participants.
For additional information contact: