OMC engine cowl painted?

[Andrew 4CE]

I cant find in the APBA inspeciton manual where the engine has to look factory or be painted factory colors.... does that still apply? Or is custom painting legal now?

[SeaBat]

How about that. Amazing, a rule is deleted and there is no record of the change being brought up and passed. Maybe I missed something or it was possibly left out during a rewrite?

[Andrew 4CE]

We have a brand new racer who showed up with an OMC on his ASR custom painted to match his boat... it looks cool. But I always thought that was illegal, but when I went to help him out and look it up, I can't find where it says you can't do that...? So maybe he did right...? That would certainly make him happy, and many others likely.
As SeaBat says

[26W]

It has been legal to paint an OMC A cowling for several years. You may want to check with Jeff if you are still uncertain. I was on the SORC the year it was voted on. OMC A Motors can be painted any color in both Mod and Stock.

[Andrew 4CE]

Awesome, Thanks for the confirmation 26W. I never knew.

[Ram4x4]

Out of curiosity, and not to start any sort of discussion over rules (old or new), why was it illegal to paint the engine cowling?

[Fastjack]

Back in the day" 1980's " OMC supported SOR - The Intent of the rule was to assure brand identification for OMC