Request catch cans/tanks clarification
#26158 from John LaRue · Rule change · TB 19-02 (2019-02 Fastrack)
In GCR section 9.3.14, make the following changes:
“Cooling systems shall be equipped with coolant catch tanks with a minimum capacity of 1 USPint to prevent the spillage of coolant onto the racing surface. An oil catch tank with a minimum
capacity of one U.S. quart may also serve as the coolant catch tank, except for cars that are
equipped with working OEM pressurized coolant reservoirs, which may use an additional catch
tank. If the coolant catch tank is separate from the oil catch tank, the coolant catch tank shall
have a minimum capacity of one U.S. pint.”
In GCR section 9.3.37, make the following changes:
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“Oil holding tanks and engine breathers, whether directly or indirectly ventilating the crankcase,
and all transmission/transaxle breathers shall be equipped with oil catch tanks. The oil catch
tank may also serve as the coolant catch tank. Minimum catch tank capacity shall be one U.S.
quart for the engine, and transmission/transaxle, and cooling system. Oil holding tanks and oil
filters may be mounted in the driver/passenger compartment.”