Ya, I think the gels are the way to go. The cost is high enough that the pulse conditioner is feasible to invest in.
I'd imagine the racers are using some type of lithium batteries, very light weight, very $$$$, short life span. Lithium batteries suffer irreversable damage from charge/discharge cycles and are usually shot after a couple years.
My Kirkam roller is in route to Jax and due to arrive next week. I've yet to order the engine and trans but should be getting that started next week. I'll try to get some pics posted after delivery. Joe told me it looks pretty sweet and it'll be "killer". (didn't know he knew how I drive)
Sure put a ding in the bank account...
