Structural Equivalency Sheet Main Hoop Bracing Supports

[Daniel Rogers]

On the 'Main Hoop Bracing Supports" tab in the excel file, changing the number of tubes to 0 causes everything to go red. I understand this is how the excel file is programmed, but having main roll hoop bracing SUPPORTS are not needed according to the rules, so what is the correct way to fill out the form when having zero roll hoop bracing SUPPORTS?

[RicardoF]

Hey,

Where did you get that idea from?

Main Hoop Bracing supports are mandatory!
If not in tube form, in an equivalent way (for monocoques for example).

[AxelRipper]

T3.13.6 unless running a monocoque. Y'all gotta get your main hoop bracing back to the chassis somehow...

Oh dear... You're right. I'd contact the Rules Committee about that. Chances are either 1.) They've got another way to define your supports or 2.) if you set it to zero and it freaks out, but your pictures clearly show that your chassis is still legal, they'll let it go.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go clean my brains off the ground and redesign a supermini chassis around a Rob Woods engine.