The
Cowl Panel is considered an extension of the hood and must fit the centerline
template.
The Cowl air intake opening in the
Cowl Panel must be 2 1⁄2 inches by 20 inches to allow fresh
air to the carburetor.
The back edge of the Cowl air
intake opening must be; no closer than ½ inch, or no further than 1 inch, from
the base of the windshield.
Windshield may not be cut in anyway
from manufacturer.
A fresh air deflector will be permitted
directly under the cowl air opening in the cowl panel.The deflector must measure a maximum of
two inches down and maximum two inches forward, by 20 inches in width.
No bowed hoods. Minimum air gap between
the hood and the Cowl Panel, subject to tech approval.
The
ABC Cowl Panel will be mandatory in 2011.
Only
ABC approved Cowl Panels manufactured by ABC approved manufacturers containing
visible ABC labels will be allowed for competition in 2011.
