"Tech Inspection Time!"

POSTED BY , 20 June 2007

Rest easy now, that hidden bottle of nitrous oxide, Garth Brooks CD case and the empty can of Ensure are safe secrets with the inspectors… at least for now.

The One Lap of America tech inspectors were only there to make sure that your vehicle is fitted with the proper gear to endure the event and keep you safe while doing so. A thorough once-over is in the works before any car takes part in activities surrounding One Lap. Items such as a 3-pound fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, flares, forward-facing lights, and working seat belts are on the "must have" list.

Also, some of you may be wondering why the tires were sporting stylish white lettering. That is another part to the tech inspection and an underlying challenge to the event. The entire trek must be run on the same set of tires throughout the eight-days of track and highway. All competition tires must be validated by the manufacturer for the event and are double-checked during the tech inspection. The white spray paint serves as a bold indicator that the tires in use are correct to specification.

The general tech inspection of many racing events has left some drivers with a bad taste in their mouths. Strict or even relaxed guidelines tend to make many roll their eyes when the time comes for their inspection. Not here. One Lap of America Cannonball can pride itself in knowing that the rules not only worked to keep participants safe but they were fairly easy to follow. If you forget something, like the DC Crew nearly did, just head to Wal-Mart for some last minute supplies. There's nobody “out to get you” here, just follow the rules and keep your nose clean on the pavement.

Interested in gearing up for next year’s One Lap of America?

Check out the Official Rules of One Lap for more details!