2008 rules changes!

[Racin Mason]

In regards to the accusump deal, it is a good safety investment no different than wheelie bars. I have one on my super stocker and in Fontana this year I came down out of the wheelstand and crushed the oil pan into the pickup thus starving the engine for oil. It wasn't a violent wheelstand, so I didn't realize this had happened. The accusump was pumping whatever oil was in it to help so the engine wasn't starved as I went the rest of the way down the track. Yes I did burn up a couple of bearings, but without the accusump I most likely would have blown up the entire motor. It was kind of cool to watch it on the racepak as you can literally see the accusump trying to make up for the lost engine oil pressure. So, this is nothing but a positive precautionary opportunity and if you don't think it's worth it, don't put one on. I do not believe it says mandatory anywhere in the rule revision.