I want to race in scca but is there class for turbocharged neons?? Is that modified? Id be in CENTRAL EAST as far as location and how would I get started in it? Licensing etc... I have PDF of 2006 rulebook so I really dont need that and went to the website but couldnt find anything on it. I guess I could contact by phone but I didnt want to go in circles over the phone w/ questions about my car. Any help would be appreciated. THanx

 

Pretty sure you'd be in one of the ST or SM classes... Haven't looked at the new rulebook yet.

Best of luck!

 

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JANUARY 2006 SPORTSCAR F-1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MINUTES
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
October 3, 2005
The Board of Directors, Sports Car
Club of America, Inc. met via teleconference
on October 3rd, 2005. The following
members participated: Gary Pitts,
Chairman, Howard Allen, Bob Burns,
Jim Christian, Charlie Clark, Mike
Engelke, Kaye Fairer, Brian Holtz, Bob
Introne, Andy Porterfield, John
Sheridan, Michael Sauce, and Bill
Weston.
The Secretary acknowledges that
these Minutes are not in chronological
order.
MOTION: To approve the Minutes of
the September 12th, 2005 meeting.
(Engelke/Allen) PASSED. Unanimous.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Mike Engelke presented the SCCA,
Inc. and SCCA Pro Financial Reports.
NEW BUSINESS
There was discussion about the need
for a National head of Safety.
MOTION: That SCCA Inc. extends a
line of credit to SCCA Pro Racing in an
amount not to exceed $250,000 at an
appropriate interest rate, payable April
1st 2006. (Engelke/Porterfield) PASSED.
Abstaining, Allen.
LIASON REPORTS
LONG RANGE PLANNING
Mike reviewed input he has received
on T3 as a national class.
SOLO EVENTS BOARD - BOB INTRONE &
CHARLIE CLARK
Bob reviewed the 2005 Solo National
Championships.
STEWARDS - BRIAN HOLTZ
Brian reported on the Stewards
actions at the Runoffs.
MOTION: To adjourn. (Porterfield/Fairer)
PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Christian, Secretary
EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF THE COVER MONTH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED: JANUARY 2006
GENERAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MINUTES
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Special Meeting by Telephone
September 21, 2005
Mid-Ohio Raceway, Lexington, Ohio
In attendance: Gary Pitts, Chairman,
Bill Weston, Vice Chairman, Mike
Engleke, Treasurer, Jim Christian,
Secretary, Howard Allen, Kaye Fairer,
Brian Holtz, Bob Introne, Andy
Porterfield, and Charlie Clark.
Motion: That the effective date of the
competition adjustment promulgated
by the Club Racing Board in August,
2005 adding weight to motorcycle-powered
Formula C cars be changed to
October 1, 2005.
Motion By: Gary Pitts; Second,
Howard Allen.
Motion Carried.
Voting Yes: Pitts, Allen, Fairer,
Porterfield, Introne, Engelke, Clark,
Christian.
Voting No: Holtz, Weston
Abstaining: None.
Gary Pitts, Chairman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MINUTES
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
October 17, 2005
The Board of Directors, Sports Car
Club of America, Inc. met via teleconference
on October 17th, 2005. The following
members participated: Gary Pitts,
Chairman, Howard Allen, Bob Burns,
Jim Christian, Charlie Clark, Mike
Engelke, Kaye Fairer, Brian Holtz, Bob
Introne, Andy Porterfield, John
Sheridan, Michael Sauce, and Bill
Weston.
The Secretary acknowledges that
these Minutes are not in chronological
order.
MOTION: To approve the Minutes of
the October 3rd, 2005 meeting.
(Porterfield/Allen). PASSED, Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION: That the Guam region be
granted full regional status.
(Porterfield/Christian) PASSED, Unanimous
MOTION: That the 2006 Road Rally
Board rules be accepted as submitted.
(Allen/ Fairer) PASSED, Unanimous
Changes for 2006 RoadRally
Regulations
(changes are italicized)
- Change the duration requirements in
Article 4 B 1) and 2) to 18 and 9 controls,
respectively. The new text reads:
1) An SCCA RoadRally Championship
National Rally shall have a minimum
road course of 200 miles and employ a
minimum of 18 timing controls, of
which at least 12 must be open or passage
controls.
2) An SCCA RoadRally Championship
Divisional Rally shall have a minimum
road course of 100 miles and employ a
minimum of 9 timing controls, of which
at least 6 must be open or passage controls.
- Change Article 8 C) paragraph 4
(beginning with the third sentence) to
read:
The Chairman of an SCCA RoadRally
Championship event may identify up to
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four persons who have participated as
workers in the event to receive worker
points for that event (rallies held concurrently
are considered a single event).
Once the Chairman has officially
declared the persons to receive worker
points the designees may not change.
The worker shall be awarded a number
of points equal to that individual's best
finish (which was not non-declared) in
that person's declared class and series
for that year. The worker has until
December 10 to specify to which class
and series the points are to be applied.
- Change Article 8 C) paragraph 5 to
read:
Points are awarded as follows:
- Add parenthetical comment to third
sentence of Article 17 A). The new text
reads:
OMs shall be as consistent as possible.
Only one vehicle equipped with
"non-expandable" tires and one distance
measuring device shall be used in measuring
the road course. All OMs used in
the route instructions and in locating
action points, speed-change points and
controls shall be measured by a suitably
calibrated instrument capable of resolution
to 1/100th mile or greater precision
(1/1000th mile recommended for NTR
and DTR events). The event's GI must
state the resolution used for the
Standard Computation of leg times.
- Add parenthetical comment at the
end of the first paragraph of Article 17 B):
Each day's road course shall include,
immediately after its start or tire warmup,
an official odometer calibration run
for the purpose of allowing each vehicle's
odometer to be compared with the official
odometer. This distance shall be at
least 12 miles and shall contain adequate,
official, intermediate mileage reference
points (recommended resolution
of 1/1000th mile for all events).
- Change the last sentence of Article
20 D) to read (this brings the RRRs in
line with the RFOs):
All fees forfeited as a result of denied
claims shall be forwarded to the
Rally/Solo Department by the official
observer.
- Replace Article 21 A) with:
TA's are required on all SCCA Road
Rallies. No penalty may be assessed for
their use. No sanction exception will be
granted to disallow their use, or to allow
any penalty for their use. TA's are automatically
allowed.
- Modify the first sentence of Article 21
B) to:
TA requests, except as provided in
Paragraph C below, must be in …
- Delete Article 21 C), D), and F).
Renumber Article 21 E) to Article 21 C)
and change the last sentence to:
The TA request shall be submitted per
B above.
- Change Article 25 A 6 a 3) to:
An NRI may overlap subsequent NRIs
if such overlap is explicitly stated as
such by using the phrase "may overlap"
within the NRI, in which case that NRI
may overlap from its initiation point.
- Replace railway with rail road in the
definition of Blinker in Article 26. The
new text reads:
Blinker - A warning signal at an intersection
or rail road crossing which the
contestant is obliged to obey. The blinker
consists of a light or lights, usually
red or yellow, operating in a fixed
sequence of on and off. For rally purposes,
only one blinker may exist at an
intersection or rail road crossing. The
blinker may or may not be operating.
MOTION: Add to GCR Section 3.1.2.,
the following text: The Competition year
shall be the calendar year. (Christian/
Porterfield) PASSED, Unanimous
The Board reviewed some of the procedures
in place at the Runoffs, and discussed
the need for possible changes.
MOTION: To adjourn. (Sauce/Sheridan)
PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Christian, Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MINUTES
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
November 7, 2005
The Board of Directors, Sports Car
Club of America, Inc. met via teleconference
on November 7th, 2005. The following
members participated: Gary
Pitts, Chairman, Howard Allen, Bob
Burns, Jim Christian, Charlie Clark,
Mike Engelke, Kaye Fairer, Brian Holtz,
Bob Introne, Andy Porterfield, John
Sheridan, Michael Sauce, and Bill
Weston.
The Secretary acknowledges that
these Minutes are not in chronological
order.
MOTION: To approve the minutes of
the October 17th, 2005 meeting.
(Porterfield/Fairer) PASSED. Unanimous.
SCCA HEADQUARTERS REPORT
Gary Pitts reported on SCCA headquarters
activities, and the SEMA show.
Mike Engelke presented the Financial
Report.
OLD BUSINESS
The Minutes of the August 25th, 2005
Board of Directors meeting incorrectly
indicated that the Club Racing Board,
GCR Item 30, was approved. This item
was defeated with Fairer, Sauce, Clark,
Pitts, Burns, Christian, Holtz and
Porterfield voting NO.
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION: To waive the provisions of
the Operations Manual section 5.10.8
and GCR section 3.4.3.I.1 to allow
Northern Pacific Division to obtain
SCCA sanctions for two Double National
Races. (Allen / Clark) PASSED
MOTION: To allow Mr. Donovan a
period of ten days, starting November
8th 2005, during which he may file an
appeal of the action at this years
Runoffs. (Sauce/Weston) PASSED,
Voting NO, Holtz, Abstaining, Sheridan.
CLUB RACING BOARD
The following items were approved. All
votes were unanimous unless otherwise
indicated.
F-2 SPORTSCAR JANUARY 2006
GCR
Item 2. Effective 10/1/05: Add the following
clarification to Section
3.16.3.1.A: There shall be at least one
(1) ambulance which shall meet all
requirements for the jurisdiction (where
"jurisdiction" means the governing body,
such as a township, city, or county) in
which the event occurs for Advance Life
Support at the track during any competition
event. …
Item 5. To standardize the fuel cell
rules and reduce the duplication of language,
the following changes are recommended,
effective 10/1/05: Delete section
17.12 in its entirety and change section
19 to read as follows:
17.12. FUEL CELLS
All cars shall be equipped with
a fuel cell complying with specifications
according to GCR Section 19., except
Showroom Stock, Touring and Improved
Touring cars.
17.12.1. Capacity
There shall be no restriction of
fuel capacity or dimensions of the fuel
cell, except where otherwise specified.
The installation of more than one cell is
permitted.
17.12.2. Installation
A. Internal body panels may be
modified to accommodate the installation
of fuel cells as long as modifications
serve no other purpose. In the event
installation includes encroachment into
the driver's compartment, a metal bulkhead
shall prevent exposure of the driver
to the fuel cell. The fuel cell shall not
be installed any closer to the ground
than six (6) inches, unless enclosed
within the bodywork or OEM floorpan.
B. Filler caps, fuel pickup openings
and lines, breather vents, and fuel
lines shall be so designed and installed
that if the car is partially or totally
inverted, fuel shall not escape. If the fuel
filler cap is located directly on the fuel
cell, a check valve shall not be required
provided the filler cap is of positive locking
type and does not incorporate an
unchecked breather opening. If the filler
cap is not located on the fuel cell, a
check valve shall be incorporated in the
fuel cell to prevent fuel from escaping if
the cap and filler neck are torn from the
tank.
C. Fuel cell breathers shall vent
outside the car.
D. It is recommended that all
lines and filler openings be incorporated
in a single fitting at the top of the fuel
cell(s).
17.12.3. Fuel Cell Vent(s)
Factory installed gasoline tank
evaporative emission control devices
shall be removed from all Production
and GT Category cars. Fuel cell vents
shall not discharge to the driver/passenger
compartments, even if installed that
way by the manufacturer. It is not permitted
to vent the fuel system through
the roll bar/roll cage structure.
17.12.4. Bulkhead
There shall be a metal bulkhead
between the driver/passenger compartment
and the compartment containing
those cars that do not require the use of
a fuel cell, but where they are an allowed
option.
Item 6. Effective 10/1/05: Change section
7.3.2 to read as follows:
To be considered a starter, a car shall
receive the green flag at the start or, in
the case of an aborted start, cross the
control line. Cars that are on the course,
not in the pits, when the green is displayed
shall be considered starters.
Cars entering the race after the start
shall also be considered starters. A car
shall enter the race before the checkered
flag is displayed in order to be classified
as a starter.
Item 7. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 7.5.2 to read as follows:
At the one-minute signal the Starter or
Grid Marshal shall take a position in
front of the grid, visible to all competing
drivers, and shall give the signal to start
motors by rotating the furled yellow flag
in small circles directly overhead for a
sufficient length of time for all drivers to
observe.
Delete sections 7.5.3 and 7.5.4 in their
entirety and renumber the subsequent
sections.
3. The Starter or Grid Marshal, after
observing that all unnecessary personnel
have left the grid and that all drivers
are in their cars and apparently ready,
shall next raise his or her free arm as a
signal for drivers to raise one of their
arms indicating that their cars are running,
and that they are prepared to start
the pace lap. The Starter or Grid
Marshal shall, by looking directly at
each car individually and altering his or
her position as necessary to do so, satisfy
himself or herself that each driver on
the grid is indicating this ready signal.
4. The Starter or Grid Marshal shall
next signalall drivers to lower their arms
by lowering his or her free arm in a definite
movement.
Change section 7.5.5. as follows:
If a pace car is employed, the Starter or
Grid Marshal shall first signal it to begin
moving prior to releasing the field. At or
before the expiration of the one-minute
period, the Starter or Grid Marshal shall,
as soon as possible, signal the field to
begin the pace lap. drivers to begin the
pace lap by moving the furled yellow flag
in parallel arcs from front to back. The
pace lap is to be run at considerably less
than racing speed.
Item 8. Effective 1/1/06: Change section
3.8.1 as follows:
The organizers have the right to refuse
an entry at their discretion without giving
a reason for refusal. If an entry for
any competition is refused, notification
of such refusal shall be sent to the
entrant at the address given on the
Entry Form as soon as possible and normally
at least five (5) days before the
event. With respect to the Interdivisional
Championship event, "SCCA Runoffs". A
competitor, whose entry has been
refused, shall have standing only to
protest and appeal such refusal of entry.
He may do so before, or at the "SCCA
the fuel cell. This includes fuel cells that
are flush mounted with driver/passenger
compartment panels or otherwise exposed
to the driver/passenger compartment.
17.12.5. Location
Fuel cells shall be located within
twelve (12) inches of the standard tank or
alternate tank as shown in PCS/GTCS.
The twelve (12) inch measurement is taken
from the perimeter of the stock AND alternative
fuel cell. Free fuel filler location is
allowed with installation of a safety fuel cell.
19. SAFETY FUEL CELL SPECIFICATIONS
All cars must be equipped with a
safety fuel cell complying with these
specifications, except for Showroom
Stock, Touring, Spec Miata, and
Improved Touring. All safety fuel cells
shall be constructed and certified in
accordance with the FIA FT-3 or higher
(FT-3.5, FT-5, etc.) specifications.
Where safety fuel cells are required in
SCCA Competition, a All safety fuel cells
shall consist of a foam-filled fuel bladder
enclosed in a metal container at minimum.
There is no restriction of fuel cell
capacity or dimensions of the fuel cell,
except where otherwise specified. The
installation of more than one cell is permitted.
19.1. Installation
Internal body panels may be
modified to accommodate the installation
of fuel cells as long as modifications
serve no other purpose. In the event If
installation includes encroachment into
the driver's compartment, a metal bulkhead
must prevent exposure of the driver
to the fuel cell. The fuel cell must not
be installed any closer to the ground
than 6 inches, unless enclosed within
the bodywork or OEM floor pan.
1. There must be a metal bulkhead
between the driver/passenger
compartment and the compartment
containing the fuel cell. This includes
fuel cells that are flush mounted with
driver/passenger compartment panels
or otherwise exposed to the driver/passenger
compartment.
2. Fuel cells must be located
within 12 inches of the standard tank or
alternate tank as shown in the
PCS/GTCS. The 12- inch measurement
is taken from the perimeter of the stock
and alternative fuel cell. Free fuel filler
location is allowed with installation of a
safety fuel cell.
19.1. FUEL BLADDER
1. At minimum, all fuel bladders
shall be constructed in accordance
with the FIA FT-3 or higher (FT-3.5, FT-
5, etc.) specifications.
19.2. CONTAINER
1. GT and Production Categories
The bladder shall be installed
in a container of .036-inch steel or .059-
inch aluminum, or .125-inch Marlex
that fully surrounds the bladder.
2. Sports Racer and Formula
Categories
The fuel bladder shall be completely
surrounded by a container
(which may also be a part of the structure
or bodywork of the car) to ensure
rigid and secure mounting of the bladder
and provide additional protection. A
minimum of .036 inch steel, .059 inch
aluminum, or an approved equivalent is
required for all vehicles.
19.3. OTHER DESIGNS
SCCA may, at its discretion,
approve safety fuel cells of other types
and with basic specifications that differ
from the bladder and container specifications
above. In such cases, the manufacturer
shall be required to demonstrate
to the satisfaction of SCCA that
such cells meet or exceed the crash
resistant properties of cells meeting the
standard specifications. SCCA may
require independent laboratory analysis,
comparative destructive testing, and
such other tests it deems sufficient.
19.3. FILLER CAP AND VENTS
A positive locking fuel filler cap
(no Monza/flip type) shall be used. and
Fuel pickup openings and lines,
breather vents, and fuel filler lines shall
be designed and installed so that if the
car is partially or totally inverted, fuel
shall not escape.
If the fuel filler cap is located
directly on the fuel cell, a check valve is
not required, provided the filler cap is a
positive locking type and does not use
an unchecked breather opening. If the
filler cap is not located on the fuel cell, a
check valve must be installed on the fuel
cell to prevent fuel from escaping if the
cap and filler neck are torn from the
tank. If the fuel filler neck is not connected
directly to the bodywork of the
car, a check valve shall not be required
provided the filler cap is of a positive
locking type and does not incorporate
an unchecked breather opening. If the
fuel filler neck is connected directly to
the bodywork of the car, a check valve
shall be incorporated in the fuel bladder
to prevent fuel escaping if the cap and
filler neck are torn from the bladder.
Fuel cell breathers shall vent
outside the car. The cell need not incorporate
a drain fitting. Fuel filler location
is unrestricted when safety fuel cells are
installed in Production and GT Category
cars.
It is recommended that all
lines, filler openings, and vents be incorporated
in a single fitting located at the
top of the fuel cell. In Formula and
Sports Racer cars registered prior to
January 1, 1994, the filler cap and neck
are exempt from the bulkhead requirements
of GCR 17.12.4.
Factory installed gas tank
evaporative emission control devices
must be removed from all Production
and GT Category cars. Fuel cell vents
must not discharge into the driver/passenger
compartments, even if installed
that way by the manufacturer. The fuel
system cannot vent through the roll
bar/roll cage structure.
19.4. ROTARY MOLDED CELL
The use of rotary molded fuel
cells not having a bladder, or not contained
in a metal can, is allowable in
JANUARY 2006 SPORTSCAR F-3
F-4 SPORTSCAR JANUARY 2006
Runoffs up to 15 days before the start of
the event. (Voting NO, Porterfield,
Sauce, Allen, Clark. Abstaining,
Sheridan, Pitts.)
Item 9. Effective 1/1/06: Add the following
sentence to the end of section
13.9:
A non-compliant ruling will be published;
a compliant ruling will not be
published.
Item 11. Effective 1/1/06: Change the
second paragraph of section 16.4.1 as
follows:
As a minimum, a driver shall have
been classified as a starter in at least
four (4) National Championship events
in the current race season, of which two
(2) shall have been in his or her Division
of Record, …
Item 12. Effective 1/1/06: Change
section 16.4.2 as follows:
When determining the number of invitations
to be issued for the SCCA
RUNOFFS®, a current defending
National Champion will not be included
in that count. Current defending
National Champions who do not qualify
as an entrant …
Item 13. Effective 1/1/06: Remove
section 16.4.2.B and replace with the
following:
B. Shall have been classified a starter
in the same class during at least four (4)
National Championship events during
the year.
Participation in the Runoffs without
having been a starter in the same class
in at least four national championship
events during the current year cannot
be invoked two years in a row. (Voting
NO, Sauce, Sheridan.)
PRODUCTION
Item 1. Effective 1/1/06: Change section
17.1.1.D.11.2 as follows:
Fuel Cells: Fuel cells are required on
all Production Category vehicles, unless
the vehicle originally uses a stock plastic
(non-metallic) fuel tank installed in
its original location, which has the centerline
of the fuel tank located between
the axle centerlines of the vehicle and
within the main chassis structure (i.e.,
between the frame rails). Where the
stock fuel tank is retained, additional
retention straps and other protection
may be mandated on a vehicle-by-vehicle
basis. Cells or stock fuel tanks, their
mounting, location (which, in the case
of stock fuel tanks, must be in the original
location), fill equipment, and venting
must meet the specifications of the
GCR. (Voting NO, Christian, Burns,
Allen, Holtz.)
Item 2. Effective 1/1/06: Change
17.1.1.D.9.a.11 to read as follows:
Spoilers: A spoiler may be fitted to the
front of the car. It shall not protrude
beyond the overall outline of the car as
viewed from above, or aft of the forward
most part of the front fender opening
(cutout), and shall not be mounted
more than four (4) inches above the horizontal
centerline of the front wheel
hubs. The spoiler shall not cover normal
grill opening at the front of the car. (An
intermediate mounting device may be
used on cars whose front bodywork is
above the four (4) inch maximum.)
Openings are permitted for the purpose
of ducting air to the brakes, radiator,
and/or oil coolers. Openings may be cut
in the front valance to allow the passage
of up to a three (3) inch diameter duct
or a rectangular or square duct with a
maximum area of 7.0 square inches
leading to each front brake. These openings
shall serve no other purpose. When
bumpers are used or when they are part
of the bodywork, the spoiler and
bumper/replica bumper shall appear to
be two (2) separate parts. The spoiler
shall have no support or reinforcement
extending aft of the forward most part of
the front fender wheel opening.
GT
Item 1. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.2.D.8.a.10.B to read as follows:
The doors shall be pinned or otherwise
positively fastened to prevent
their opening in the event of an accident.
Standard door hinges and latches
may be removed, but the doors shall
remain capable of being opened or
removed, unless the doors are integral
to the remainder of the removable bodywork.
Item 2. Effective 10/1/05: Change the
first sentence of section 17.1.2.F.3.d.4
to read as follows: Ducts may be
installed in the side windows or window
openings for the purpose of supplying
cooling air to the driver and/or differential/
transmission coolers and/or the
rear brakes. (Voting NO, Holtz)
Item 3. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.2.F.4.b.7 to read as follows:
The doors shall be pinned, but
not bolted, or otherwise positively fastened
to prevent their opening in case of
an accident. Standard door hinges and
latch mechanism may be removed, but
the doors shall be capable of being
opened or removed, unless integrated
into the removable bodywork. Interior
door panels may be removed and the
door window slots may be covered. Pins
or straps may be added to hood and
deck lid to supplement or replace the
latches. Hood and deck lid hinges may
be removed.
Item 4. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.2.F.4.e.14 to read as follows:
Engine and transmission mounts
may be of alternate shape and/or material.
Cars with engines mounted longitudinal
to the chassis MAY relocate the
engine in a longitudinal, not lateral,
direction within the following restrictions:
(Note: A tolerance of up to a 1
inch setback is allowed if the engine is
relocated.)
Item 5. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.2.F.4.i.4.A to read as follows:
Reciprocating engines:
Carburetor(s) and intake manifold(s)
are unrestricted except as limited in the
GTCS for a specific make/model. All
cars with restricted carburetion are
required to use IR manifolds with no
plenums or balance pipes unless using
an SIR or otherwise restricted for specific
automobiles. Intake manifold(s) shall
be attached to the head(s) without modification
to the head(s).
Item 6. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.2.F.4.i.4.B to read as follows:
Rotary engines: Carburetor and
intake manifold are unrestricted except
as limited in the GTCS for a specific
make/model. All cars with restricted
carburetion are required to use IR manifolds
with no plenums or balance pipes,
unless using an SIR. Intake manifold(s)
shall be attached to the end cover(s) or
rotor housing(s) without modification to
the end cover(s) or rotor housing(s).
Item 7. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.2.F.4.i.5.b to read as follows:
Intake manifold shall be of the
individual runner type (unless using an
SIR or otherwise noted on the vehicle
specification line). No balance pipes or
plenum chambers are allowed.
Item 8. Effective 1/1/06: Change section
17.1.2.F.4.e.11 to read as follows:
Any readily available transmission having
a functional reverse and no more
than five (5) forward speeds may be
used, providing the location is the same
as the production automobile. Any shift
linkage may be used. If a sequential
shift gearbox is used, the car must carry
a weight penalty equal to 1.25 percent of
the weight as listed on the spec line. If a
synchromesh engagement transmission
is used, the weight may be reduced by
1.25 percent of the weight listed on the
spec line. A synchromesh gearbox is one
having a friction mechanism to allow
engagement. Note: The minimum vehicle
weight is to be rounded to the nearest
pound. Air, hydraulic or electric
actuation of the gearshift mechanism is
not allowed. For front engine, rear drive
cars requiring the transmission to be
attached to the engine, the transmission
front seal shall be within twelve (12)
inches of the back of the engine block.
On front engine/rear drive cars, the
transmission front seal is that seal
which is within 5" of the gear on the
input shaft which meshes with the foremost
gear on the counter/layshaft.
Item 9. Effective 1/1/06: Change section
17.1.2.F.4.e.15 to read as follows:
Any transverse mounted engine may be
rotated for axle/CV joint alignment. Any
readily available transmission having a
functional reverse and no more than five
(5) forward speeds may be used, provided
it is mounted to the rear of the engine. Any
shift linkage may be used. Sequential shifting
transmissions are permitted with a 50
lb. weight penalty. FWD All transverse
engines may be rotated 180 degrees. Any
front A transverse mounted engine may be
rotated to a longitudinal position that
places the crankshaft centerline on the
longitudinal centerline of the car (shall
conform to all restrictions in Section
17.1.2.F.4.e). The engine may be rotated
about the crankshaft (lean over) a maximum
of fifteen (15) degrees unless otherwise
noted and shall not cause hood
bulges. Rear axle / suspension per GTCS
17.1.2.F.2.
JANUARY 2006 SPORTSCAR F-5
TOURING
Item 1. Effective 10/1/05: Add to section
17.1.8.D.6.a:
5. Brake duct kits may be used if
noted on the vehicle specification line.
To have a commercially available brake
duct kit considered, send a request to
the CRB.
Item 2. Effective 1/1/06: Add new section
7 to 17.1.8.C to read as follows:
When alternate parts are approved for
competitor use, the requesting party
must first provide proof that sufficient
quantities of the parts are readily available
through commercial channels. The
kit must be submitted to the SCCA technical
department for inspection, and the
kit may be returned to the sender.
Item 3. Effective 1/1/06: Change section
17.1.8.D.10.e.1 to read as follows:
Passive restraint systems shall be deactivated.
Air bag systems shall be deactivated
and may be removed. If the car is
to be used on public roads, we recommend
that these items shall be reactivated/
rearmed/replaced when not in
competition.
If so equipped, the rolling door lock
mechanism may be deactivated by
unplugging the components.
Item 4. Effective 12/1/05: Recognize
T3 as a national class, with spec line
changes to occur during 2006.
SHOWROOM STOCK
Item 1. Effective 1/1/06: Change section
17.1.3.D.8 to read as follows:
Air bag systems shall be deactivated.
If so equipped, the rolling door lock
mechanism may be deactivated by
unplugging the components.
Change the Note to read as follows:
- If the car is to be used on public
roads, we recommend that these items
shall be reactivated/rearmed/replaced
when not in competition.
IMPROVED TOURING
Item 1. Effective 1/1/06: Reclassify
the ITS 1994-5 Miata to ITA at 2,380 lbs.
(Abstaining, Sheridan)
American Sedan
Item 1. Effective 10/1/05: Change the
last sentence of section 17.1.7.F Note 1
under the Chevrolet/Pontiac General
build sheet to the following: Knife edged
cranks are prohibited. (Abstaining,
Sheridan)
Item 2. Effective 10/1/05: Remove the
last sentence of section 17.1.7F Note 1
under the Ford/Mercury General build
sheet: Knife edged cranks are prohibited.
(Abstaining, Sheridan)
Item 3. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 17.1.7.D.3.n. to the following:
Concentric hydraulic clutch release
bearings may be used to facilitate the
installation of alternate transmissions
on GM. (Abstaining, Sheridan)
FV
Item 1. Effective 10/1/05: Add a new
section 10 to 17.1.6.C.3.a and renumber
the remaining items.
10. Wheel tethers are recommended. If
wheel tethers are used, a hole may be
drilled in the spindle for the purpose of
attachment.
FC
Item 1. Effective 10/1/05: Change
selected portions of section 17.1.6.B as
follows (portions omitted remain
unchanged):
B. FORMULA CONTINENTAL PREPARATION
RULE
Formula Continental (Formula 2000
and Super Vee, both) is a restricted
class. Therefore, any allowable modifications,
changes, or additions are as
stated in this section. There are no
exceptions. IF IN DOUBT, DON'T.
Homologation is required for all cars
registered after January 1, 1983 and
only Formula 2000 cars will be homologated
after January 1, 1993.
B.1. Definition
Combination of ex-Formula C,
Formula Super Vee (air cooled),
Formula 2000. Flexible or movable
aerodynamic skirts are prohibited. No
part of the body or suspended part of
the car shall extend more than 1cm
(0.394 inches) below the horizontal
plane forming the bottom of the tub or
chassis floor (both static or in motion).
B.2. Specifications for the ex-Formula
C cars can be found in Formula
Atlantic, Section 17.1.6.A.. Additional
specifications follow:
a. Engines
Engine displacement below or equal to
1100cc. Cars with rotary piston engines
covered by the NSU-Wankel patents will
be admitted on the basis of a piston displacement
equivalence. This equivalence
is twice the volume determined by
the difference between the maximum
and the minimum capacity of the working
chamber.
b. Motorcycle powered cars may use
sequentially shifted motorcycle transmissions,
without a reverse gear.
c. Minimum Weight
Minimum weight as qualified or raced:
2-cycle engine: 1180 lbs. with driver
4-cycle engine: 930 lbs. with driver.
d. Fuel Tank Capacity
Maximum fuel tank capacity: sixteen
(16) U.S. gallons.
e. FA Section 17.1.6.A.1.g.10., does
not apply, except the minimum wheel
diameter is thirteen (13) inches.
B.3. Specifications for ex-Formula SV
(air-cooled) cars are as follows:
Single-seat, open-wheel racing cars
based on standard Volkswagen 1600
components.
No part of the required engine, drive
line, brakes, or suspension shall be
altered, modified, changed, or be of
other than VW manufacture unless
specifically authorized herein.
It is permitted to lighten, balance, or
modify in shape, by tooling, standard
VW parts provided it is always possible
to identify them positively as such. It is
not permitted to add any material or
mechanical extensions unless authorized
by these Rules.
a. Weight and Dimensions
1. Minimum weight -- 1062 lbs., as
qualified or raced, with driver.
2. Wheel base -- Unrestricted.
3. Front track -- Unrestricted.
4. Rear track -- Unrestricted.
b. Suspension
1. Front suspension is unrestricted
with the exception of the following standard
VW-type 1, 2, or 3 parts.
A. Steering knuckles (upright)
B. Wheel hubs.
C. Brake drums, wheel cylinders and
backing plates, or brake discs and
calipers. Splash shields may be removed
from disc brakes. ATE caliper-type FV/
002 is permitted.
2. Rear suspension is unrestricted
with the exception of the following standard
VW Type 1, 2, or 3 parts:
A. Axle shafts
B. "U" joints
C. Wheel hubs
D. Brake drums, discs, calipers, wheel
cylinders, and backing plates. Backing
plates may be altered for brake cooling.
ATE caliper-type FV/002 also permitted.
c. Wheels
1. Wheels are unrestricted except that:
A. Diameter shall be thirteen (13), fourteen
(14), or fifteen (15) inches.
B. Rim width shall not exceed six (6)
inches front and eight (8) inches rear.
C. The bolt pattern shall enable the
wheel to be attached directly to the VW
hub without the use of an intermediate
adapter.
D. Wheels shall be identical for the
right and left front axles, and identical
for the right and left rear axles.
2. Wheel spacers may be installed
between the front wheels and hubs, but
shall not exceed 1/2 inch per wheel.
Spacers are not permitted between the
rear wheels and hubs.
3. Wheel attachment bolts may be
replaced with studs.
d. Brakes
1. Brake lining and/or brake pad
material is unrestricted.
2. Cars shall be equipped with a dual
braking system operated by a single control.
In case of a leak or failure at any
point in the system, effective braking
power shall be maintained on at least
two (2) wheels. Brake master cylinders
are unrestricted.
e. Engine
The engine shall be standard VW 1600
from Volkswagen Type 1, 2, or 3 vehicles
or a 1600cc 127V (Type 4) industrial
engine and shall be installed forward of
the transmission. The following modifications
are permitted:
1. Induction system:
A. Maximum number of throats: Four
(4)
B. Maximum throat diameter at the
throttle butterfly: 40mm (1.575 inches).
35mm maximum intake venturi size.
C. Fuel injection is prohibited.
D. Turbocharging and/or supercharging
is prohibited.
2. Exhaust system unrestricted, but
F-6 SPORTSCAR JANUARY 2006
pipes shall terminate behind the driver
and extend no more than twenty-eight
(28) inches rearward of the rear axle
centerline. The last four (4) inches shall
be approximately horizontal and not
more than twentyfour (24) inches above
the ground.
3. The fan may be altered or removed.
The fan housing may be altered or
replaced. Cooling ducts may be altered,
removed, or replaced. The cooling fan
shall not direct air to the carburetor
inlet.
4. Any standard VW distributor may
be used.
5. Generator/alternator - unrestricted.
6. Any oil baffles housed within the
original sump may be used. Oil capacity
may be increased by sump extension or
oil filter(s). Dry sump systems are permitted.
7. The substitution of any valve
springs and valve spring retainers are
authorized.
8. The following standard dimensions
of the engine components are included
as information and shall be observed.
Bore: (Max.) 3.375" (Type 1, 2, 3)
3.4528" (Type 127V)
Stroke: 2.720" +/- .005" (Type 1, 2, 3)
2.598" +/- .005" (Type 127V)
Intake Valve: 1.614" maximum diameter
Exhaust Valve: 1.339" maximum
diameter
9. Camshaft including timing gear -
unrestricted.
10. The use of any standard VW rocker
arms.
11. Any standard VW clutch. Any
clutch lining may be used.
12. Any oil cooler is permitted.
13. Any push rods.
14. The use of alternate pulleys on the
crankshaft, fan, and/or generator.
15. The use of alternate valve covers.
16. The addition of dowel pins
between the flywheel and crankshaft.
17. Bushings may be installed where
none are fitted as standard, provided
they are concentric and that the centerline
of the bushed part is not changed.
18. Pistons and cylinders may be
replaced with that of other manufacture,
provided said replacement is of the
same material, is dimensionally identical,
and meets all other tolerances and
specifications.
19. Alternate piston and cylinders
with a maximum bore size of 90mm
using 66mm stroke = 1679.5cc are permitted.
20. Alternate connecting rods are
allowed providing they are of the same
material as original rods and original
geometry crank pin to wrist dimension
is maintained.
f. Transmission / Final Drive
Any transmission/final drive assembly
utilizing a VW Type 1, 2, or 3 case
with four (4) forward speeds and an
operational reverse gear may be used.
The case may not be installed in an
inverted position. Reverse gear shall be
operable from the driver's seat. The use
of automatic and/or sequentially shifted
gearbox is prohibited. The final
drive/differential unit is unrestricted
except that limited slip and locked differentials
are prohibited. The rear carrier
and gearshift housing may be modified
or replaced to permit the installation
of a "quickchange" final drive
assembly. The final drive covers (side
plates) may be modified or replaced.
g. Body
1. No part of the bodywork and aerodynamic
devices shall exceed in height a
horizontal plane 90cm (35.4 inches)
above the ground. The safety roll
bar/roll cage and the engine air box are
not included in this height restriction.
Measurements are to be made in any
condition, driver on board.
2. The cockpit opening shall have the
following minimum dimensions:
A. Length: 60cm (23.6 inches)
B. Width: 45cm (17.7 inches)
This width shall extend over a length
of 30cm (11.8 inches) measured forward
from the rear-most point of the seat
back. The driver shall be able to enter or
leave the car at anytime without any
parts having to be removed or manipulated.
Roll cage structure may intrude
into cockpit opening. Cars manufactured
and registered with SCCA prior to
January 1, 1987 will be exempt.
C. The driver's seat shall be capable of
being entered without the removal or
manipulation of any part or panel.
3. Bodywork in front of the front
wheels and lower than the top of the
front wheel rim shall not exceed a maximum
width of 135cm (53.15 inches).
4. Bodywork in front of the front
wheels and higher than the top of the
front wheel rim shall not exceed a maximum
width of 110cm (43.307 inches).
5. Bodywork behind the front wheels
shall not extend beyond a plane connecting
the vertical centerlines of the
front and rear tires.
6. The material and shape of the bodywork
are unrestricted, provided the
body is symmetrical to the longitudinal
axis of the vehicle and covers the entire
length of the engine. The body shall not
protrude beyond the rearmost point of
the gearshift linkage. The carburetor
may project outside of the bodywork.
7. Canards, dive planes, and "sports
car noses" are permitted within the
dimensional restrictions of items 3., and
4..
8. Rear-mounted wings are permitted.
A. Height - No part of the wing, including
the side plates, shall exceed in height a
horizontal plane 90cm (35.4 inches) above
the ground with driver on board.
B. Width - The maximum width (as
viewed from the front to the car and
including the side plates) shall not exceed
95cm (37.402 inches).
C. Setback - Shall not extend rearward
more than 80cm (31.5 inches) from the
rear wheel hub centerline.
D. Area - Plan area shall not exceed onehalf
square meter (as viewed from above).
E. Must be firmly fixed and symmetrically
mounted on the fully sprung
structure of the car.
h. Fuel Cells
Fuel cells shall be SCCA approved
safety fuel cell(s). The total capacity
shall not exceed ten (10) U.S. gallons.
Fuel cells shall be separated from the
engine compartment by the firewall and
located to the rear of the front wheel
centerline.
i. The use of the following non-standard
VW parts is permitted.
1. Fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.)
2. Wiring
3. Gaskets and seals
4. Brake and fuel lines
5. Spark plugs
6. Piston rings
7. Wheel bearings
8. Rod and main bearings of the same
type
9. Fan belt
10. Brake shoes, pads, and linings
11. Valve (std. valve head diameter
shall be maintained)
12. Valve guides
13. Valve seats
14. Springs
15. Battery
16. Coil
17. Fuel pump
18. Oil pump(s)
19. Ignition point set
20. Oil and lubricants
B.4. FORMULA 2000, CLASSED IN
FORMULA CONTINENTAL
Description: Single seater racing cars
as defined by these regulations.
Formula 2000 is a restricted class.
Therefore, any allowable modifications,
changes, or additions are as stated
herein. There are no exceptions. IF IN
DOUBT, DON'T. Homologation is
required for all cars registered after
January 1, 1983. All newly constructed
cars shall meet the 1986 construction
rules for Formula F cars. Formula
2000 fitted with standard Ford NE
Series 2 liter SOHC engine. (Voting NO,
Burns. Abstaining, Sauce)
Formula/Sports Racer
Item 1. Effective 12/1/05: Allow the
Zetec engine for the FC class, with exact
specifications to be defined later.
(Abstaining, Sauce)
MOTION: To allow immediate release
of these approved CRB items under
GCR section 1.2.2.C. (Sheridan/Sauce)
PASSED, Unanimous.
The following Items were withdrawn
by the CRB.
GCR
Item 4. Effective 10/1/05: Add a new
Section 13.2.1.G.
G. On a mechanical RFA or protest,
noncompliant items found by tech during
disassembly, and not part of the
original action, must be referred to the
Chief Steward. In such situations, associated
tear down bonds shall not be
rewarded for noncompliant cars.
The following items were rejected by
the BoD.
Item 1. Effective 10/1/05: Change
section 3.3.1 to read as follows:
See the current year SCCA insurance
handbook.
Delete sections 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4,
and 3.3.5, and renumber subsequent
sections.
Item 3. Effective 10/1/05: Add new
Section 7.8 Balk Starts:
7.8 BALK STARTS
A balk start exists when the front row
cars slow down and do not maintain the
speed of the pace car or slow down and
then speed up causing an accordion
effect to occur in the field.
Item 10. Effective 1/1/06: Change
section 16.3.3 as follows:
Change of Division of Record shall be
PRIOR to the conduct of the third
National in EITHER incoming or outgoing
division, whichever is earlier May
1st of the current racing season. A driver
desiring to change their division for
the purpose of accumulating National
Championship points is responsible for
notifying the Membership Department,
in writing, and shall also provide written
confirmation of membership in a
region in the division to which they are
transferring. If May 1st falls on a weekend,
the change must be received by
midnight the following Monday.
Such notification and confirmation
shall be received, in writing, by the
Membership Department at the
National Office, prior to the conduct of
the third National Championship even
in EITHER incoming or outgoing division
May 1st of the current racing season.
It is the responsibility of the driver
to initiate action to ensure such notification
and confirmation reaches the
Club Racing Division of the National
Office.
SOLO EVENTS BOARD
MOTION: To approve the following
changes recommended by the SEB.
(Introne/Clark) PASSED. Abstaining,
Holtz
16. STREET MODIFIED CATEGORY
16.1 ALLOWED MODIFICATIONS
D. Drivetrain and related components
(induction, ignition, fuel systems, etc.)
are unrestricted except for the following
limitations:
1. Engine
a. Block must be a production
unit manufactured and badged the
same as the original standard or optional
engine for that model. Badges that
exist as marketing aliases for the manufacturer
will be recognized as equivalents.
Swaps involving makes related
only at a corporate level are not recognized
as equivalents. Models produced
as a joint venture between manufacturers
may utilize any engine from any
partner in the joint venture, provided
that an engine from the desired manufacturer
was a factory option in that
particular model (e.g. Eagle Talon available
originally with either a Mitsubishi
or Chrysler engine, may use any motor
from Chrysler or Mitsubishi). This
allows engine blocks manufactured as
JANUARY 2006 SPORTSCAR F-7
production units for sale in other countries
such as Japan or Germany.
b.Maximum engine displacements
per class are specified in Appendix A.
2. Fuel System (from Prepared
Category 17.10.F)
a. Any fuel line(s) may be used. All
non stock metal fuel line(s) passing
through the passenger compartment
shall be made of metal or of metal
braided hose with AN Series threaded
couplings; or entirely covered and protected
with a metal cover.
b. Any fuel pump(s), filter(s) and
pressure regulator(s) may be used.
Such components may not be located in
the passenger compartment, but their
location within the bodywork of the car
is otherwise unrestricted. If a mechanical
pump is replaced, a blanking plate
may be used to cover the original
mounting point.
3. Fuel Tank/Cell (from Prepared
Category 17.2.Q)
a. The fuel tank may be modified or
replaced. If the fuel tank is modified or
replaced, the following restrictions
apply:
1) No part of the fuel tank or fuel
cell shall be closer than 6 inches to the
ground unless enclosed within the
bodywork and mounted above the floor
pan. A metal bulkhead is required that
provides total separation between the
driver compartment and the compartment
containing the fuel tank and/or
filler/neck. This includes fuel tanks
that are flush mounted with driver compartment
panels or otherwise exposed
to the driver compartment. Fuel filler
doors in the driver compartment must
be positively fastened (non-metallic fasteners
are not allowed). For the purposes
of these rules, a fuel tank consisting
of a structure containing a fuel bladder
is considered to be the entire fuel cell,
including the containing structure. The
containing structure of a fuel cell does
not qualify as a bulkhead. A separate
metal bulkhead must isolate the fuel
cell from the passenger compartment.
2) Internal body panels may be
modified to accommodate the installation
of the fuel tank as long as such
modifications serve no other purpose.
In the event installation includes
encroachment into the driver's compartment,
a metal bulkhead shall prevent
exposure of the driver to the fuel
tank.
3) Fuel tank breathers shall not vent
into the driver/passenger compartment.
4) Minimum capacity of a non-standard
fuel tank shall be no less than five
(5) gallons.(This has been added - there
is not a minimum capacity in 17.2.Q)
LIASON REPORTS
SCCA FOUNDATION - BOB INTRONE
Bob reported that an SCCA member
has offered to donate a fairly large old
book collection to SCCA, related to
motor sports. The Foundation is working
the details to accept the offer, and
make the collection the base for a
future library.
CLUB RACING BOARD - MIKE SAUCE
& BILL WESTON
The Club Racing Board, with its wellqualified
and dedicated staff and advisory
committees, continues to do an
excellent job.
The November 1 call was spent on
urgent class specific issues that needed
to be completed before the end of the
year. In order to keep from falling
behind, they decided to schedule an
additional call November 8.
There was a lengthy discussion of
proposed changes to production rollcage
rules. They are now quite close to
an updated proposal which will be
brought to this board shortly. There
was also a discussion of GCR provisions
related to alternate cages. A
request for an alternate cage based
upon an engineering study was discussed
and will be answered.
There was a lengthy discussion of the
Zetec engine in Formula Continental
and Sports 2000. It will be recommended
for FC. It will not be recommended
for S2000 until member input can be
included in the decision.
IT Advisory Committee chairman
Darin Jordan joined the call to discuss
the proposed IT revisions to spec lines
designed to better equalize each car
within its class. Their proposal is a
parameter based approach where the
performance of the car is balanced with
weight. Darin also described the classification
process followed by the ITAC. A
common complaint from the IT community
is that the process for classifying
cars and establishing weights has never
been released.
There was a lengthy discussion of the
Renesis engine in Formula Mazda. Mr.
Rodriguez had several requests regarding
the introduction of the engine to the
class, and each was addressed during
the call.
The CRB also discussed AS alternate
brake calipers, full prep chassis with
limited prep motors in production and
undercut stems on valves.
MOTION: To adjourn. (Sheridan/Holtz)
PASSED.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Christian, Secretary
CLUB RACING BOARD MINUTES
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
November 1 & 8, 2005
The Club Racing Board met by conference
call on November 1 & 8, 2005.
Participating were Kurt Weiss,
Chairman; Bob Dowie, Kevin Kloepfer,
Brian Culbertson, Craig Taylor, John
Martinsen, and Russ McHugh. Also
participating were Mike Sauce and Bill
Weston, BoD Liaisons; Terry Ozment,
Director of Club Racing; Jeremy
Thoennes, Technical Manager Club
Racing; John Bauer, Technical
CLUB RACING
Assistant Club Racing; and Lauri
Burkons, CRB Secretary.
In addition to those items covered in
Technical Bulletin 06-01, the following
decisions were made:
SUBMITTED TO BoD FOR APPROVAL
Please address all comments, both for
and against, to the Club Racing Board.
Spec Miata
Item 1. Effective 11/1/06: Add a new
paragraph to the end of section
17.1.9.C.8.e:
Driver's vent window and vertical vent
window support may be removed, but not
replaced. If removed, any ducting
allowed in section 17.1.9.C.7.i must be in
the passenger side vent window only.
American Sedan
Item 1. Effective 11/1/06, the AS
advisory committee and CRB recommend
the following addition to section
17.1.7.D.1.g.5:
Rocker arms may be replaced with any
individual rocker arm. Shaft mounted
rocker arms are prohibited unless fitted
as standard. Valve train stud girdles are
allowed.
Formula
FM
Item 1: Effective at a time to be determined
by the BoD: Change section
17.1.6.F.1.e.3.A. to read as follows:
The spec engine shall be the six (6)
port Mazda 13B Rotary (eligible for
Regional and National competition) or the
four (4) port Mazda Renesis Rotary in
regional competition only, as approved by
SCCA Inc. Said engine is to be sealed by
an approved engine builder and shall
remain so with no modifications to the
engine or any of its accessories or components.
Change section 17.1.6.F.1.e.4.D. to
read as follows:
Only the factory fuel injection can be
used with the Renesis motor (no carburetor).
A throttle restrictor shall be
between the throttle body and the intake
plenum. The restrictor shall be a 0.250"
flat steel or Aluminum plate with one
52.5mm hole. The restrictor shall be held
in place by the stock mounting of the
throttle body to the plenum and centered
between the mounting holes. No air shall
bypass the throttle restrictor and mounting
holes shall be no larger than the
mounting bolt diameter +2mm.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BoD
None
MEMBER ADVISORIES
Production
The CRB requests member input from
the Production community about allowing
dry sumps on all limited prep cars.
Formula
FV - The CRB requests member input
from the FV community about allowing
F-8 SPORTSCAR JANUARY 2006
the conversion from standard points to
electronic points beginning in the 2007
season.
S2000 - We received input from the
FC community regarding the Zetec
engine. However, the Sports Racer community
was unaware of the proposal
affecting S2000. Therefore, the CRB
requests input from the SR community
about the Zetec engine in S2000.
NEW CAR CLASSIFICATIONS
GT3 - 2006 Mazda MX-5 bodywork,
with hardtop required
GTL - Mazda 1.6 and 1.8L DOHC
engines and 90-05 Miata bodywork
GTL - Nissan SR16VE 1.6L DOHC
engine
GTL - 1986 Yugo GV
T1 - 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10
T1 - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette C6
T2 - 2006 Subaru WRX STi
T2 - 2006 Cadillac CTS-V
T2 - 2006 Pontiac GTO
T2 - 2006 Nissan 350Z
T2- 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
T2 - 2006 Ford Mustang GT
T2 - 2006 Honda S2000
T3 - 05-06 Mini Cooper S w/ John
Cooper Works package
T3 - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
T3 - 05-06 Saturn Ion Redline
T3 - 2006 Mazda RX-8
SSB - 2006 Acura RSX Type-S
SSB - 2006 Mazda MX-5
SSB - 2006 Honda Civic Si
SSB - 03-06 Nissan Sentra SER Spec-V
SSC-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe
SSC - 2006 Acura RSX
SSC - 2006 Mini Cooper S
REFERRED or TABLED
Production
P - Classify the 1986 Saab 900T and
900S in Production (Miller). Tabled for
more specification information.
P - Allow Heim joints and rod ends for
limited prep tie rods (Waldrop). Tabled
for further research.
P - Classify the 1979-93 Mustang and
the 1979-86 Capri (Deronne). Tabled for
further research.
FP - Classify the 1995-2000 Integra
LS in FP (Bonneau). Tabled for more
information about the specific car.
GP - Reduce the weight of the GP
Honda CRX to 1,750 lbs
(Meredith/Griffin/Waldrop). Tabled for
comparison research.
GP - Increase the allowed compression
to 12:1 for the limited prep Honda
CRX Si and Civic models
(Eastwood/Griffin). Tabled for further
research.
GP - Increase the choke size of the
1.6L VW Scirocco to 32mm (Coffin).
Tabled for further research.
Grand Touring
GT2 - Classify the 1995 Porsche 993
3.6L in GT2 (Aldrich). Tabled for further
research and a VTS from the requester.
GT3 - Allow alternate blocks for the
L20B and alternate cylinder head and
weight for the Z22 (Spiers). Tabled to get
more information from the requester.
GTL - Allow the D16A1 cylinder head
on EW series blocks (Griffin). Tabled for
further discussion.
Touring/Showroom Stock
T2 - Allow SRT-4 to update and backdate,
and allow ACR suspension
(Roselli). Tabled to determine if the suggested
suspension is readily available
for all competitors.
American Sedan
Approve an alternate 305 cylinder
head (Imhoff). Tabled for further
research.
Formula/Sports Racer
SR - Adjust the rotary equivalence factors
(Funderburg). Table for further
research.
CSR - Classify the street port Renesis
6 port (Sanders). Tabled for further
research.
CSR - Classify the Ford Duratec 2.3
engine (Rushforth). Tabled for specification
information.
SRF - Allow an alternate air filter
(Zacharias). Tabled for input from SCCA
Enterprises.
SRF - Allow an additional pan under
the fuel cell (Goolsbey). Tabled for input
from SCCA Enterprises.
F500 - Clarify the use of reverse direction
engines (4 letters). The configuration
is clearly beyond the intent of the
class. The advisory committee is drafting
language to clarify the rules and our
philosophy.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Production
1. P - Reclassify the limited prep FP
Volvo 140 to GP (Moore). The car is currently
classified correctly.
2.P - Reclassify the full prep EP Volvo
140 to FP (Moore). We will continue to
monitor the car's performance.
3. P - Clarify the modification of the
heater plenum (Church). The heater
plenum rule is clear as to what you can
and cannot remove.
4. P - Classify the Factory Five Cobra
in B Production (Riggen). Kit cars are
not currently allowed in Production.
5. EP - Allow the World Challenge
Mazda Protégé to compete in EP
(Payson). The current WC rules go
beyond the permitted modifications
allowed in limited prep engines. The
CRB would consider competition adjustments
as suggested.
6.EP - Allow the first generation RX-7
an increase in the rear track from 59" to
60" (Schutt). Wheel changes can accommodate
the current track specifications.
7. EP - Reduce the weight of the second
generation RX-7 by 50 lbs
(Graham). The current weight is appropriate.
8. GP - Allow porting of the throttle
body and intake manifold on the 1986
Honda CRX 1500 (Meredith). Modifications
of the intake manifold are prohibited on
limited prep engines.
JANUARY 2006 SPORTSCAR F-9
S (Rosenkrantz). The car is too fast for the
T2 category. The car's performance potential
is comparable to T1, but we need a
completed VTS prior to classification.
9. T2 - Reclassify the Honda S2000 to T3
(Burkett). The car is faster than the performance
parameters of T3.
10. T2 - Slow the Subaru WRX STi,
Mitsubishi Evo, and F-body or help the
Dodge SRT-4 (Roselli). The other T2 cars
are adequate as specified. We would consider
adjustments to the SRT-4 upon specific
requests.
11. T2 - Restrict all forced induction cars
and F-bodies (Schader). The cars fit within
the performance parameters of the class.
12. T2/T3 - Allow the RX-8 to use Mazda
Motorsports ceramic apex seals (Burkett).
The rules do not allow entry into the
engine.
13. T3 - Allow aftermarket swaybars for
the standard Subaru WRX (Jones). We will
continue to monitor the car's performance.
14. T/SS - Slow the BMW Z4 (Ebben).
The car is adequate as specified.
15. T/SS - Extend eligibility to 10 years
from the date of the last model year of the
platform (Berkeley). The current eligibility
is adequate.
16. SSB - Allow additional camber for
the 06 Honda Civic Si (Niffengger). SS rules
require the use of the stock suspension
and range of settings.
17. SSC - Allow the front and rear sway
bar kit and coilover suspension kit for the
Neon (Ciechanski/Waleke). Trunk kits are
not allowed in Showroom Stock.
18. SSC - Reclassify the Mini Cooper S to
SSB w/ weight reduction and/or factory
limited slip (Hagerty/Beverly). The limited
slip was not available for the 02-04 cars
and requires the purchase of a complete
transaxle. We will continue to monitor the
performance.
American Sedan
1. Allow headlight covers in place of the
headlight assembly (Linnet). Headlight
covers do not fit the class philosophy.
2. Allow pump fuels (Wheeler). The CRB
will continue to evaluate our fuel rules.
3. Allow a second, redundant ignition
coil to improve reliability (Ritchie). There is
no proven need as coil reliability is not an
issue.
Formula
1. FA - Include motorcycle-powered
cars (Schader). The current classifications
are appropriate at this time.
2. FC - Allow the Zetec cars to run pro
wheels (Freites). The current rule is
appropriate. We have added the engine
to the FC class.
3. FF - Classify the Zetec engine in FF
(Cohn). The CRB will monitor the
engine in FC first.
4. F500 - Remove the 50-lb penalty
from the 493, and allow a balance tube
(Elder). The specifications are appropriate.
5. F500 - Modify the exhaust pipe rule
to accommodate the reversed engine
configuration (Price). The current rules
are adequate as written.
Sports Racer
1. SR - Increase the displacement of the
2-cycle Kohler engine from 1300cc to
1500cc (Miller). The current displacement
is appropriate as listed.
2. SR - Reclassify the SR SCCA to S2000
(Marinangel). The S2000 class is its own
class, and is not appropriate for SR SCCA.
3. CSR - Reduce the weight of motorcycle
powered cars by 50 lbs (Schader). The
weight is appropriate as listed; however,
we will monitor performance of the cars.
4. CSR/DSR - Increase the minimum
weight of CSR and DSR (Odgers). The
weights are appropriate as listed.
Additionally, recent member input did not
support of weight changes.
5. S2000 - Allow

 

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