Therefore, we did not need the extra weight of a large capacity fuel cell. Time attack sessions are relatively short. Another great attribute is that ATL products are all made in the USA.Īfter a lengthy discussion with Jeff Hoetzler of ATL we concluded that the SP108 would best suit our needs. Their safety fuel cells have met or exceeded strict crash resistance specifications from various sanctioning bodies including FIA SPEC FT3, FIA SPEC FT3.5, FIA SPEC FT5, USAC-1000, NASCAR 2000, CRFS-102 and SFI 32.1.

ATL expanded their reach to motorsports, Industrial, and military applications for fluid storage and containment.ĪTL is the largest producer of safety fuel cells for race cars in almost all disciplines. ATL was started in 1970 as a design and testing facility for composite materials before they started to design and produce products from their own elastomer composites. Safe fuel containment was in order in the form of a fuel cell.Īfter a few hours of research, one company kept topping the search results Aero Tech Laboratories (ATL). What if the fuel tank was damaged and was leaking into the cabin? It would be my nightmare for sure, third degree burns will definitely not help this already questionable mug. The structural rigidity gave me peace of mind in the event of a roll over, until my brain started thinking about even worse scenarios in the event of roll over. In our last installment of our Rotary race project we saw the completion of a full roll cage. Advancements in racing suits give the driver precious seconds to escape to safety while onboard fire suppression are a welcomed ally as well, not just protecting the driver, but potentially saving the car. One of the worst scenarios a driver can experience is a fire, especially if the car is out of view of the marshals. Driver safety is paramount and as much emphasis (if not more) should be placed on it as the mechanical performance of the car. Motorsport racing is a dangerous sport with a lot of variables beyond our control.

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