Thread: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! !
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Old 09-10-2015, 08:22 AM   #4
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Default Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! !
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Originally Posted by Super Sport View Post
While 1970-73 Firebirds may look the same, 1973 is a unique year for the front of a Firebird. Not what shows on the outside but what is considered impact zone behind the front fascia. The rulebook says that energy absorbing apparatus may not be removed. All the energy absorbing stuff on the front of a 1973 Firebird is heavy. If it was missing, that is probably why the car was not allowed to run.
I believe that rule changed a couple years ago will have to look again.
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