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Ho P* Bruns 4 March 10, 1970

The units performed well enough to consider further tests in a
race car to replace the heavy in-car system now used. A weight savings of
approximately 23 pounds can be reali zed along with a self-contained batte
power and easier installation.

Mobile Control Cente

The control center was located at Daytona Speedway February 3-22,
for use by engineering personnel and the scoring system prepared for race
monitoring.

The two 125 mile qualifying races were succe c n c o fully scored as was
the Permatex 300 race.

The 500 mile race was scored, but some problems developed during
the race and traced to a remote switching function section of the electronic system.
The problem did not prevent accurate results from being obtained as corrections
were made during system operation.

NASCAR and AM radio broadcasts were again recorded during 500 mile
race.

Special System Development

a. Driver Seat Suspension

The torsion bars were received fr om engineering afte r heat
treatment, Shock absorbe o ombinations are still under procurement by Engineering
and are re quired before final assembly and test can begin.

Vehicle Thermal Insulation

Awaiting track test of polyether-urethane foam insulation on
the Charger Daytona test vehicle.

B. Plans for March, 197 0

Test Operations

a. Test car 096 Charger Daytona will be prepared for tests at
Atlanta March 10-16, 197 0, and Talladega in late March.