Dave,
Do you handle tech issues for Jr Dragsters as well? I am wondering if it is possible to get the rules revised to allow diesel as a fuel? As you probably know, there is a growing segment of diesel-only drag races. Several racers have expressed interest in building diesel powered Jr Dragsters for their kids. One was built in Calgary but never run, and another is nearing completion in Fort St. John BC. I am interested in building a diesel engine for my daughter's Jr Dragster in the near future as well, both to run at the diesel events as well as conventional Jr Dragster races.
In these tough economic times it would seem prudent to include this growing sub-category of drag racing into the Jr ranks. I suspect people would use small diesel engines from applications such as RV generators. Obviously the fuel itself is even more safe than gasoline or alcohol. Probably the most significant difference from a spark ignition engine would be the form of shutoff. Probably the most common method would be a fuel shutoff solenoid, which could be wired similar to the existing shutoffs used with spark ignition engines.
Thanks and regards,
Michael Pliska