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    QUESTIONS REGARDING THE DTM SERIES
    1. ’10 Lap Penalty’ for missing wing if not replaced during race. Are we enforcing that rule  more consistently than last year?

    2. Body Rules.
    The 4-post configuration of the Carerra bodies allows virtually zero float; even tho the 3D chassis does not have the post-cups like the original pans do, some shaving or rounding of the posts may be useful to encourage some float. Also – after someone has built out at least a mule, we may need to revisit the body rules JIC there are odd pieces that interfere with smooth body mounting, front tire clearance, etc. Hopefully a few people will have some DTM’s they are testing by spring so we can get some feedback on any tricky issues with the bodies or pans.

    3. Wheels & Tires
    Don’t 17×10 rear wheels work better (tighter) for the F30s, as compared to rather skinny 17x8s?

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