Magneto kill switch

One thing on the to do list is updating my master switch.  At the COTA tech last year it was pointed out to me that the master switch only turns off the electric not the magneto.  So as it happens, the engine doesn't stop running until the carbs run out of fuel.  That takes about a minute.  So I have two options, first is to replace the master switch(original to car).  The second is to add a solenoid.  I'm going to try the solenoid approach first.  The idea with solenoid is when 12v power is added the contacts stay open.  When the 12v is switched off the contacts close and ground out the magneto.
The problem with a new switch is I'm not sure if I have the room for it. The replacement looks a lot bigger than the original.

This master switch is original to the car.  

A complete new master switch.

Just a solenoid. 

Watkins Glen Research Center

Coming May 10 Sam Posey will the be the honored guest speaker to talk about F5000 in the day.  Also in attendance will be featured speakers: Bob Mayer, Jacques Dresang and Jim Stengel.  I was up at the center a couple of days ago and was told that Jim is writing a book about F5000.  There has been talk over the past couple of years that we need a book focused on the F5000 racing in the states.  I'll find out more May 10.

The International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen
610 S. Decatur Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1613

Old springs

Placing the old springs back on the shocks.  Using the old settings from 2010.  The car felt better back then, see that happens.

Beaver County Visitors Guide 2014

I was thrilled to be included in the 2013 guide.  But wasn't expecting to find myself on the front cover of the 2014 one.  For sure, someone at Beaver County likes race cars.