Over the weekend, Vector committee was able to put the Motorsports race trailer to good use.
They were able to transport several pinball machines to an event.
I placed the car back into the trailer Sunday. There was a bit of rain Saturday overnight.
I was able to make a battery hold down for the Lithium battery, using my battery for mock up to make the parts.
There is a steel band that will go over the top, and fasten down to the car, and a pair of aluminum L-brackets, to restrict he side-to-side movement. I’ve pre-drilled holes in the hold down parts to fasten to the car when the battery comes in, by the weekend.
Using this Lemons Rule as guidance:
3.G.2 General Battery. All batteries must be fully secured via proper, purpose-built battery brackets, battery frames, or factory body mounts. Rubber crossbars, Zip ties, bungee cords, duct tape, macrame plant holders, and other lame workarounds won’t cut it. Batteries located in, or visible from, the passenger compartment must be sealed-type or contained in a sealed battery box. Whether enclosed in a box or not, batteries must not rock, shift, or feel loose — they should feel like a solid part of the car.
Sunday while I was doing some car work, I spoke to a DMS member who has lengthy experience in the racing industry, and after showing him the DMS Lemons car and trailer, I suggested that he visit with the Motorsports committee members and Lemons team Thursday evening. He has experience in many areas that could suggest and point our racing program towards improvements.
Jay Johnson
