BMW CCA CLUB RACING - 2002 RULES
Preface_________________________________________ 2
General
Rules___________________________________ 3
Safety__________________________________________ 6
Car
Classification_______________________________ 10
Stock and Prepared Classes______________________ 10
Stock Classes__________________________________ 12
Prepared Classes_______________________________ 17
Modified & Super Modified Classes_________________ 20
Historic Class___________________________________ 23
CLASS
STRUCTURE_____________________________ 24
PROTESTS
AND APPEALS_______________________ 25
Protests_______________________________________ 25
Appeals________________________________________ 26
Rules
Process__________________________________ 27
Rules Clarifications______________________________ 27
Rule Changes___________________________________ 27
Club Racing Rules Committee_____________________ 27
Rules Change Calendar__________________________ 28
Changes in Mid-year_____________________________ 28
Club
Racing Advisory Committee (CRAC)___________ 28
APPENDIX
A - Roll Cage Specifications_____________ 30
APPENDIX
B – Electrical Disconnect Specifications___ 32
APPENDIX
C - Minimum Weights__________________ 33
APPENDIX
D - ENDURO SUPPLEMENTAL RULES____ 35
The
overall philosophy at every
BMW CCA Club Racing event
will be to offer "a
competitive driving experience for all BMW CCA enthusiasts, in all types of factory
authorized or constructed BMW's in a fun, safe, and friendly
environment where the primary emphasis is on clean driving and machinery
preservation." This philosophy
will be maintained by the application of common rules and
procedures and the BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards at each event.
These rules are
intended to be simple, easy to read and brief.
It has never been the intent of the administrators of BMW CCA Club
Racing to write an epistle similar to the General Competition Rules of the
SCCA. It is our wish that competitors
follow the charter of BMW CCA Club Racing and adhere to the spirit of
competition that has developed.
The STOCK class is intended for those cars
typically seen at drivers schools owned by an enthusiast who has done simple
modifications to improve the basic performance of a stock, street driven
BMW. As outlined in the rules,
suspensions may be modified by adding performance components. The engine may only be modified in that
chips for the fuel injection system may be changed. All other modifications to the vehicle are intended for safety
purposes only.
The PREPARED class is intended to invite
vehicles prepared for SCCA Improved Touring competition into BMW CCA Club
Racing. In order to accommodate those
enthusiasts with modified, street driven vehicles, some compromises beyond the
SCCA regulations have been incorporated into these rules. The intent of this class is to allow the
more progressive enthusiast and the experienced racer to participate in BMW CCA
Club Racing with a higher level of preparation that is still street licensable,
street drivable and in keeping with the spirit of the “original” vehicle.
MODIFIED AND SUPER MODIFIED - Those wishing to build dedicated-purpose racecars have two classes to compete in.
Vehicles in the Modified classes have the option of full race suspensions,
unlimited modifications to the BMW engine and BMW transmission. Super Modified is intended for cars whose preparation level
exceeds those allowed in Modified plus designated purpose-built, BMW-powered racecars that
meet the eligibility criteria.
1.
Philosophy - The
BMW CCA Club Racing Program is designed to be fun, safe and competitive. Good sportsmanship, honesty, and a sense of
fair play should exist at all BMW CCA Club Racing events.
2.
13/13 RULE
- The "13/13 rule" of vintage racing will be in effect at all BMW CCA
Club Racing program events. Conduct
which jeopardizes safety or results in dangerous or damaging situations will
not be tolerated. Under this rule, any single or multi-car incident which
results in car damage will, at the discretion of the Competition Steward, cause
the following:
A.
The BMW CCA
Club Racing Competition and Technical Stewards will collect and review all
information relating to the incident, including corner worker and other
observer reports, driver statements, and damage reports in order to make a
determination of fault and assess penalties.
B.
A driver who
is found to be at fault will be:
1.
Excluded from
competition for the remainder of the event at which the incident occurs. For a
multi-day event, the Steward's determination may be for the entire event or the
balance of the race day in which the incident occurs.
2.
Placed on
probation for a thirteen (13) month period. If during this probation period the
driver is involved in another contact incident, competition privileges will be
suspended for thirteen (13) months.
3.
For SINGLE CAR
incidents the event Competition Steward is authorized at his discretion to
access penalties of 3, 6, or 13 months probation. If the driver is on probation
from a previous incident, then a 13-month suspension will be assessed.
4.
Subject to
suspension from the next BMW CCA Club Racing event in which they could have
competed.
5.
Excluded from
the event results or listed as "DQ".
6.
Excluded from
any event points or awards that may otherwise be available
7.
For the event,
any racer currently on probation MUST attend any/all scheduled
"Rookie" meetings at the next race they participate in.
C.
In addition, a
penalty may be assessed by the event Competition Steward for any infraction of
the rules, incident, or personal conduct that is not is keeping with the spirit
and intent of BMW CCA Club Racing.
The
following are examples of actions that could warrant penalty:
1.
passing under
yellow or red flag
2.
blocking
3.
technical
rules infraction
4.
unsportsmanlike
conduct (both on and off track)
5.
reckless and
dangerous driving
The addition of penalties for passing under yellow
(or red) flags, blocking, technical rules infractions, unsportsmanlike conduct,
and reckless and dangerous driving is intended to emphasize the focus on SAFETY
and good sportsmanship that are the tenets of BMW CCA Club Racing. Assessment
of penalties for these incidents will be based on evaluation by the event
Stewards of the competitor's attitude and behavior. For example, blocking may
initially incur a furled or waved black flag warning.
Repeated violation and/or additional incidents will,
at the discretion of the event Competition Steward, result in a penalty up to
and including probation or suspension.
Any
driver involved in an on track incident causing visible damage to their or
another driver's car must report to the event Technical Steward with the car
(if drivable) within 30 minutes of the checker flag of the session in which
damage incurred. Failure to do so will subject the driver to penalty.
All incidents shall be resolved as soon as practical
after the incident is reported/observed with the objective being resolution and
assessment of penalty at the event.
Drivers
penalized will be notified in writing of the penalty assessed. Drivers are
required to present notice of such penalty to race Competition Stewards at any
races they participate in while the penalty is in effect.
Drivers
are responsible for their guests and crew.
Inappropriate actions by guests or crew can result in a 13/13 penalty
for the driver.
3.
Driver Eligibility - Only
BMW CCA Club Racing Program “licensed” drivers are eligible to compete.
4.
Unlisted Modifications - Any
modification not specifically listed is not allowed. In other words, if the
rules don’t say you can do it - DON’T.
5.
Stock classes
are based on factory published horsepower, torque, weight and gearing. All cars must conform to these figures if
tested. The BMW CCA Club Racing
Stewards reserve the right to test any car for conformance.
6.
Eligible Vehicles
A. Open-wheel cars are
eligible in historic and demonstration classes only.
B. BMW manufactured
automobiles, using BMW manufactured chassis, engine case and transmission
case. Engine and transmission must have
been factory designated for automotive application.
C.
Factory-approved racecars are eligible. (Documentation of factory approval is the
responsibility of the car owner).
D.
Purpose-built, BMW-powered racecars specifically
approved by BMW Club Racing.
7.
CAR NUMBERS, CLASS IDENTIFICATION, DECALS:
A.
All cars must
display easily readable numbers and class designation for identification. These must be displayed on each side and
front (hood) of the vehicle, of significant size and color differentiation from
the body color so as to be clearly seen by timing and scoring officials. Numbers shall be a minimum of 8 inches high
with a 1-1/2 to 2 inch stroke. Class
identification shall be near the numbers and be a minimum of three inches
high. Class identification will consist
of 2 letters, i.e. A-Modified = AM, I-Prepared = IP, J-Stock = JS. Identification for a car in Super Modified
will be the letters SM.
B.
Competitors
may request assigned numbers from the National Registrar. The goal will be to
allow racers to use requested numbers.
Where duplications exist, deference will be given to the racer with the
lowest Club Racing license number (as long as he/she is a paid registrant at
least two weeks before an event date).
Race officials reserve the right to assign car numbers for specific events.
C.
Club Racing
officials may require series and sponsor identification (decals) in specific
size, contrast and placement to be displayed on cars before being allowed to
race.
8.
Steward’s Decisions - Any
decisions of the BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards concerning safety, eligibility,
acceptance, etc., are binding. Vehicles
entered in the program must, in addition to meeting safety and classification
rules and regulations, be presented in an attractive and eye pleasing
manner. BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards reserve
the right to refuse to accept any vehicle which they feel does not “conform to
the spirit” of the BMW CCA Club Racing Program.
9.
Reclassification - BMW
CCA Club Racing National officials reserve the right to reclassify a car and
driver based upon a review of previous performance.
10.
Award Eligibility - Vehicles
must compete in the class to which they are classified to be eligible for
awards.
11.
Tow Hooks -
It
is recommended that all racecars be equipped with front and rear tow hooks.
NOTE:
No
express or implied warranty of safety or fitness for a particular purpose shall
result from publication of, or compliance with, these rules and/or regulations
which are intended as a guide for the sport and are in no way a guarantee
against injury or death to participants, spectators or others.
These safety regulations are adapted from various racing
organizations. If you are in doubt as
to an interpretation, ask, or follow SCCA specs for an IT, production or GT
class car. If you are going to err, do
so on the side of being too safe!
1.
TECH INSPECTION
A.
EVENT TECH
- all cars must be comprehensively prepared prior to arrival at the track. At the track all entrants must pass a tech
inspection of all car and driver safety equipment and meet all the safety
requirements of the BMW CCA Club Racing Program.
B.
Any vehicle
deemed unsafe by BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards will not be allowed to compete.
C.
TECH FOR RULES COMPLIANCE, WEIGHING - Tech Stewards may require onsite detailed tech inspection
for rules compliance including weighing any car entered in a race and/or may
announce detailed tech of entries in a specific class or classes at a race.
D.
IMPOUND - In order to
promote careful adherence by all competitors to the car classification and
preparation rules, Club Racing Stewards reserve the right to conduct impound
and inspection of the first three cars in any or all classes immediately at the
conclusion of each race. Cars found to
be at variance with the class rules will be denied their finishing positions,
and the variances will be recorded in the individual log books.
E.
Inspection by Stewards
- Tech Stewards may request disassembly and inspection of any entered car to
ascertain its compliance with these rules.
If the car is found to be in compliance Club Racing shall stand the
expense of disassembly, inspection and reassembly. If found not to be in
compliance the competitor shall bear these expenses.
2.
HELMETS rated with a
SNELL automotive rating of SA-95 or newer are required. (Snell M
rated helmets are not allowed).
Drivers of vehicles without full windshields are required to have either a
full-face helmet with shield in place or use protective goggles. It is strongly
recommended that all drivers wear
either a full-face
helmet with shield in place or protective goggles. Driver information required
on helmet: Drivers name, blood type, allergies, and date of last tetanus.
3.
ROLL CAGES
- all classes require full roll cages. A horizontal brace is required in the
rear hoop. All cages must be mounted metal-to-metal, of approved materials and
of proper size as listed in Appendix A. Side impact “doorbars” may be added to
any cage and the drivers door panel may be modified or removed to accommodate
them. Side impact bars may be bolt-in or
removable configuration.
A.
STOCK class roll
cages shall be bolted or welded into the car, shall be contained entirely
within the driver/passenger compartment, and shall include six (6) attachment
points as shown in Appendix A. Two (2) additional bars may be extended from the
front cage downbar to the front wheel well to protect the driver’s feet/legs.
Carpet/padding may be cut for roll cage installation (installation MUST be
metal to metal). Rear braces may pass thru interior trim panels. Cage tubing
cannot be welded or bolted to the sides or roof and cannot be attached to
stiffening devices in trunk or engine compartment.
NOTE: Stock class car cages may NOT include braces to the rear
shock towers. The few cars that were approved with this configuration will be
grandfathered and allowed to remain in Stock IF they submit documentation in writing to the National Technical
Steward including copies of log books, etc. proving they had been authorized
this construction for Stock class. The NTC will respond in writing; such
authorization must remain in the car’s log book. Without such documentation
cars will compete in Prepared classes.
B.
PREPARED class - Main
hoop braces may be mounted at the rear shock
mounts/towers or suspension pickup points. Such rear braces may pass
through any rear bulkhead or panel separating the driver/passenger compartment
from the trunk/cargo area/fuel tank/fuel cell area, provided the bulkhead or
panel is sealed around said cage braces.
C.
MODIFIED and SUPER MODIFIED - cage construction is free provide it complies with the
basic structure outlined in Appendix A.
4.
SAFETY HARNESS
- 5 or 6 point competition harness (with 2” sub belt), no more than five years
old and meeting SFI-16.1 standards, properly mounted, are required. Harness cannot be mounted to the seat or
seat rail. Mounting must be to the chassis backed by large diameter washers or
to the roll bar. No two harness straps can be attached to a single mounting
bolt. No Y-type shoulder harnesses are allowed.
The
shoulder harness straps must be mounted such that the angle of the straps from
the driver’s shoulders to the anchor point must not be above horizontal nor at
an angle greater than 40 degrees below horizontal. The anti-submarine straps should be mounted such that they will
not allow upward vertical movement of the lap belt due to “crushing” of the
front seat cushion in any situation.
The
design of some seats can, in many cases, render the shoulder harness straps
ineffective as they slide from the shoulders under lateral loading. It is, therefore, mandatory that seats which
do not allow the shoulder harness straps to remain on the shoulders in all
situations be modified with a slot for the harness straps to pass through, or
be replaced with a racing seat which has provisions for routing the
straps. This is a mandatory
modification which must be completed before the vehicle will be eligible to
compete. A “sternum strap” or similar
solution is allowed, but is not a substitute for proper shoulder strap
arrangement
5.
DRIVING SUITS
- One piece fire retardant driving suit is highly recommended. (Minimum requirement: Two layer or one layer
plus fire retardant underwear). Three
layer or two layer with SFI rating of 3.2A/5 strongly recommended. Military flight suits are not acceptable
substitutes for fire retardant driving suits.)
Fire retardant socks and gloves are required. Driving shoes of a fire retardant material are strongly
recommended. Tennis shoes with all
leather uppers are acceptable. Drivers
with mustaches and/or beards must wear a balaclava.
6.
FIRE SAFETY
- a 2 lb. or larger fire extinguisher with a 10 B/C rating, securely
metal-to-metal mounted in the cockpit in a safe location, and reachable to the
driver while seated and restrained, is required. An on-board fire system is
strongly recommended. Cars competing in
the Modified and Super Modified classes on full race tires, i.e. slicks,
require on-board fire systems with a minimum of two nozzles. One for the engine
compartment and one for the driver’s area.
Cars with on-board fire systems require E decals. All fire bottle safety pins must be removed
so that the system is ready to activate.
7.
WINDOWS, WINDOW NET
- Both front door windows must be completely down and an approved window net
and attachment system fitted to the driver’s window area. The
window net must be attached to the cage and NOT to the door. Holes must not be drilled in the cage to
mount the window net. All window nets
must be a minimum of 17”x21” and SFI 27.1 rated. Net design must allow for quick one-handed removal. The net must be mounted securely at the top
or bottom with provision for easy removal at the opposite edge in the event of
an accident. The use of plastic tie wraps or straps is not allowed.
Tinted REAR windows are specifically disallowed in all classes and their
use is discouraged in all windows. OEM window tinting is allowed. The purpose
of this rule is
to address dark aftermarket tinting which causes real safety issues in driver
awareness and communication.
8.
OPEN CARS - ARM RESTRAINTS - open cars (incl.
convertibles with top up or down or with hardtop) must be equipped with approved arm restraints.
9.
SEATS, SEAT BACK BRACES
-
A.
SEAT BACK BRACES - Seat
back bracing is required in all classes, attached to the horizontal tube on the
rear hoop of the cage. Braces must either be bolted securely to the seat utilizing
a metal plate of no less than 12 sq. inches to distribute the load, OR, if not bolted to the seat, a brace
of similar minimum dimensions must be in contact with the seat back. Minimal
energy absorbing padding is allowed between the brace and seat back. It is
recommended that if not attached to the seat the brace be designed where
possible to wrap around both sides of the seat to prevent lateral movement.
Contact Regional Technical Stewards with any specific application questions.
B.
REPLACEMENT SEATS
- any replacement drivers seat must meet or exceed the strength and rigidity of
the factory installed seat.
C.
Hardware - the
minimum diameter of all seat fastening hardware must be 8 mm. 2002’s, 530i’s
and early 320i’s must upgrade the original 6 mm hardware. It is strongly recommended that the seat
mounting pads on these early cars be strengthened to withstand the loads of
racing.
D.
Headrests, either
integral with the seat or separate, are required. The headrest must extend
above the midpoint of the back of the helmet on the vertical plane of the
seatback with the driver in the normal seating position.
10. Neck Support - padded nomex covered neck supports are recommended.
11. Airbags and Steering Wheels
- Non-standard steering wheels are allowed in all classes. Airbags may be
disconnected during on-track sessions in all classes and may be removed from
the stock steering wheel.
12. Rear Bulkhead - a metal bulkhead between the passenger compartment and
the trunk or compartment containing the fuel tank is required on cars using a
fuel cell or where the fuel tank is not totally under the car floor (ie: is
required in 1600/2002 models). Such a bulkhead is recommended but not required
on cars where the fuel tank is under the body (ie: E36).
13. Sunroofs must remain completely closed.
14. Floor mats must be removed.
Drivers side carpet may be removed.
15. Hubcaps, trim
rings, etc. must be removed.
16. Lugnuts must be original manufacturer specification with engagement
at least equal to the diameter of the wheel lug studs. Use of wheel studs to replace lugbolts is
allowed.
17. Oil lines - All oil lines on the pressure side of the oil pump must
be thread-on connections equal to or better that the factory, i.e. NO slip-on
oil lines to coolers, gauges, etc.
18. An electrical cut-off
switch, with standard approved decal, mounted externally preferably on the
drivers side - is strongly recommended for all cars and is required for cars
competing in Modified and Super Modified classes on full race tires, i.e.
slicks. The switch must disconnect the battery from all circuits, (except an
electronically operated fire system) and must shut off the engine (and
alternator) while it is running. Method
of operation can be by pull wire, requiring no external body modification. (See
Appendix C)
19. Catch tank for radiator overflow and oil breather (if vented into the
atmosphere) is mandatory.
20. SOUND LEVEL - All competitors' cars must not exceed a maximum sound emission level of 105 dB as
measured from a distance of 50 ft from the edge of the track. More restrictive standards may apply from
track to track. Competitors bear sole
responsibility to determine that their vehicles comply with Sound Control
Regulations at each event. Mufflers may
be required.
21. Engine Coolant
- Use of an ethylene glycol
(coolant) substitute (e.g. “Water Wetter”) is encouraged for all
competitors. Ethylene glycol may be
used when deemed necessary for climatic reasons.
22. PERSONAL
MEDICAL IDENTIFICATION - Club Racing
recommends use of personal medical information (worn by drivers) and endorses
the TrakMed system (www.trakmed.com). The rules package will
contain further information on the TrakMed product and a special BMW CCA Club
Racing offer. For the 2001 series use of the TrakMed system or equivalent is
strongly recommended. Your safety is
our (and should be your) first priority!
Any
vehicle in the stock and prepared classes must compete with full road equipment
and, with the exception of exhaust/emissions, be street legal, and capable of
being registered for street use in the condition of the car when presented at
scrutineering, and be capable of being driven to and from the event.
Cars
in these classes are to be factory equipped vehicles as delivered to the general
public through United States dealerships. No special order performance
enhancements are allowed as stock.
Evolution parts are considered modifications and may only be
interchanged with stock parts as allowed in class rules. Eurospec cars will be
classified a minimum of one stock or prepared class up from an American spec
model.
Vehicles
competing in SCCA “Amateur” classes (Improved Touring, Touring 1, Touring 2 and
Showroom Stock) can participate in BMW CCA Club Racing adhering to either BMW
CCA class rules or SCCA class rules, but not a combination of both. Competitors
must declare which series preparation rules they are complying with and be
prepared to present the applicable rule book.
Log books documenting participation in SCCA ITA/B/C/S, Touring 1 or 2,
or Showroom Stock A/B/C classes are required for cars running under SCCA IT,
Touring or Showroom Stock configurations OR entrants must conform to BMW CCA
class rules. The logbook does not have to be current; documentation will be
noted in the BMW CCA logbook. Stewards may allow a one time, one race exemption
noted in the BMW logbook.
Cars
complying with Touring or Showroom Stock specs will be classed in the
appropriate Stock class. Cars
complying with ITA/B/C/S specs will be classed in the appropriate Prepared class. ITE cars will generally be classed as Modified.
STOCK AND
PREPARED CLASSES - APPROVED WEIGHTS
All cars in the stock and prepared classes must meet or
exceed the minimum weight as specified in Appendix E. The cars may be measured as they come off the track from
qualifying and/or race sessions. A car
found to be underweight after a qualifying session must add securely mounted
ballast in the passenger compartment to meet the minimum weight requirement or
choose to move to a higher class for that single event. The vehicle will be moved to the back of the
starting grid for the race. A car found
to be underweight after a race session will be disqualified from race
results. A notation will be made on the
current event page of the vehicle logbook.
The car shall be weighed at the next event and meet minimum weight
requirements before being allowed to compete.
Current weight limits are based on published BMW NA weight
as stated in the owner’s manual for year and model of the vehicle. Competitors
are requested to provide this information at the technical inspection.
Four door cars may remove weight to equal a two door car of
the same engine displacement.
Stock Class vehicles are measured without the driver and
must meet published BMW factory weight.
Prepared Class vehicles are measured with the driver in the
vehicle and total weight must meet allowed weight.
For Prepared Class cars (ITA, ITB, ITC and ITS) for which
SCCA has published minimum weights for 2002, those weights apply.
For endurance races, the minimum weight shall be measured
with the lighter of the registered drivers in the car.
Updating or
backdating is allowed provided the converted vehicle
meets all
specifications of vehicle to which it is converted.
A.
As delivered
from factory. No modifications of any type after the air filter or before the
exhaust port.
B.
Stock, for the
year, fuel injection must be retained, except carburetors may be substituted
for mechanical fuel injection. Carbureted
cars may substitute up to maximum of 40mm downdraft. Modifications to the
intake manifold to accept a 40mm downdraft are allowed.
C.
Control module
chips are free in all classes.
D.
Exhaust system
must be in stock configuration and function as intended for make, model and
year. Catalytic converters must be
intact and functional (if originally so equipped). Headers are prohibited (unless originally equipped).
E.
Machining for
balancing purposes only is allowed.
F.
All pistons
must be factory replacement spec and match factory dome, dish, valve relief
configuration, ring geometry, weight, wrist pin height; compression must meet
factory replacement specifications. A
maximum of .020 (.5mm) overbore is allowed.
NOTE: Rebuilding of E30 M3 engines to 2.5L using EVO III
crankshaft and pistons is allowed, but moves the car up one class. Use of
entire E30 M3 EVO III 2.5L motor moves the car to Modified class.
G.
Air
conditioning belts and air injection systems may be removed.
H. Engine, transmission, and differential oil coolers are free.
Coolers must meet the following specific minimum installation requirements.
1. All coolers mounted below the factory water radiator must be
protected from debris intrusion with steel screening.
2. Any hose or line passing through any part of a bulkhead or panel must be grommeted to
prevent abrasion.
3. Hoses must be properly anchored to the body or panels at
least every twenty-four
(24) inches using protective, cushioned line clamps or factory type line
retainers.
4. SAE Pressure safety factor will be a minimum 4-to-1 factor (for example, if your
engine develops a max oil pressure of 100 psi you must use hose with a minimum 400 psi working pressure.
5. Hoses shall be temperature-rated to 300 degrees F.
6. All non-factory coolers shall be isolation mounted to eliminate
stress cracking.
7. No slip-on or push-on connections are allowed.
I.
Accusumps and
oiling system changes - Accusumps and modifications to the oil pump pick-up,
baffle and oil pan are permitted. E36 6
cylinder cars may use the M3 LTW dual pick-up oil pump/pan kit.
J. Motor & Transmission Mounts can be changed for increased
strength using alternate BMW factory parts; must be same height as stock for
the model year and options of the vehicle.
K. Gauges are free (see
10 Data Acquisition).
L. A second fuel pump is allowed.
A.
Suspension
pick-up points must remain in stock location and type. Any suspension component
that is not adjustable from the factory or by approved factory service manual
procedures may not be adjusted.
B.
Upper front
shock mounts must be OEM factory parts; factory camber correction mounts
("crash mounts") are allowed. Solid mounts +/or substitute bushing
material are prohibited. A fixed camber plate that fits between the unaltered
strut assembly and the unaltered body and provides no adjustment is allowed. An
upper strut mount assembly is not a camber plate. The car must be equipped with
the factory original upper front strut mount. It must be used without
modification to the part. The body
holes locating and securing the mount must be UN-altered and used in the
original configuration to secure the mounting. No slotting, modification or
substitutes are permitted.
C.
Shock
absorbers are free providing they are of the same type, using the same pick-up
points, as supplied by the factory.
D.
Any suspension
setting not requiring machining or modification to factory parts is allowed
(adjustable coilovers are prohibited).
E.
Spring type
and outside diameter must remain as supplied by factory.
F.
Spring rates
are free.
G.
Sway bar sizes
and configurations are free (including adjustable bars).
H.
Suspension
bushing materials are free (other than upper front shock mounts - see B).
I.
Any bolt-in
shock tower brace is allowed.
J.
Additional
welding of sway bar pick-up points and trailing arm pick-up points for
reinforcement and safety is allowed.
Pick-up points must remain as per factory placement. Front sub-frame, motor mount areas, control
arm pick-ups, idler arm and steering box mounts can be strengthened for safety
with additional welding.
K.
E36 M3 front lower control arms and bushings, along with
solid rear upper shock mounts are allowed, in the interests of safety and
durability. It is strongly advised that this modification be made.
L. E36's may
'box' via skip welding the lower wishbone (part # 33321092237) in the rear
suspension to reinforce the part, in the interests of safety and durability. It
is strongly advised that this modification be performed.
A.
Any DOT
approved, nationally marketed, generally available, “road race version” tire is
allowed. “V” or higher speed rated tires are required for all cars, except
those for which “V” rated tires are not universally available. In all cases,
the speed rating of the tire must be equal to or greater than the speed
potential of the vehicle. No "autocross spec" tires are allowed.
B.
Rain tires - Hoosier Dirt
Stocker and Hoosier "Motorola Cup" rain tires may be used as rain
tires. Requests for approval of any other
rain tires can be submitted to the National Technical Steward.
C.
Tread must have adequate rubber to ensure safely completing
the full race session.
D.
Any tire
deemed “unsafe” by the BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards will be disallowed and the
car will be prohibited from participation until the problem is resolved to the
approval of the Stewards.
E.
Wheel type and
style is free (except for width and diameter restriction see E and F) providing
wheel meets or exceeds factory safety specs.
F.
Wheel width -
One (1) inch wider than originally supplied wheel and any tire combination
which fits under the stock body without modification exceeding “rolling” or
“grinding” of the outer fender lip is allowed.
1600, 2002 models may use up to 7" width (with the same bodywork
restrictions).
G.
One (1) inch
larger than originally supplied diameter is allowed. Vehicles with TRX tires/wheels as stock may upgrade to 16".
A.
Brake pad
material is free.
B.
Brake calipers
and rotors must be of the same type and size as original for the model and year
of the car.
C.
Grooving and
slotting of rotors is allowed.
D.
Ducting of air
to rotors is allowed.
E.
Removal of dust
shields (backing plates) is allowed.
F.
Brake fluid is
free.
G.
Master
Cylinders must be as supplied by the factory, except that early production cars
(i.e. 1600, 1800 and 2002) may update to tandem master cylinder for the safety
of the dual circuit system.
H.
Brake lines
may be steel or aeroquip.
A.
Ratios of ring
and pinion, case size and number of side cover bolts must be as supplied by the
factory for the model year, transmission type and options of the car.
B.
Factory
limited slip differentials are allowed with the same ring and pinion ratio as
the standard differential.
C.
Finned, larger
capacity differential covers may be used.
A.
U.S. Spec BMW
OEM transmission, as originally equipped for the vehicle must be used. No changes permitted to the case or
internals.
B.
Transmission
coolers are free.
C.
Modification
to, or substitution of, the shifter mechanism that reduces the range of motion is allowed.
D.
Flywheel
assemblies must retain stock configuration and weight.
A.
Removal or
substitution of components which alters weight distribution or reduces weight
of vehicle is not allowed. Vehicle must meet minimum weight specification.
B.
Chassis/body,
with the exception of spoilers, must be the same material as supplied by the
factory.
C.
Ducting of air
to rotors/engine - fog lights/covers may be removed to facilitate ducting of
air to brake rotors/engine.
D.
Seats are free
providing minimum weight of vehicle is met.
Any ballast to meet weight, because of seat substitution, must be placed
entirely in the driving compartment and be securely bolted to the chassis.
E.
Steering
wheels and shift knobs are free.
F.
Spoilers are
free providing they do not exceed maximum body width nor are one inch more than
the maximum factory body length. Wings are restricted to factory original,
factory optional configurations for the year and model vehicle, or aftermarket
products not exceeding factory product dimensions (form, fit, profile). E30 M3s - may use aftermarket front one
piece bumper/spoiler unit provided the original crash bar is maintained OR the
assembly is otherwise reinforced to equal strength as the original
assembly. E36 M3s - Front splitters are
permitted but must not exceed the factory M3 LTW configuration.
G.
Modifications
to the underside of the vehicle for the purpose of improving aerodynamics are
not allowed.
H.
Interiors,
with the exception of seats and the panels affected by the installation of the
roll cage, must be intact. Passenger seat is required; rear seat back and seat
base are required unless the roll cage installation precludes reinstallation.
Headliners must remain in place.
I.
Spare tire,
tools and associated assemblies may be removed (i.e. 318ti).
J.
The air
conditioning condenser located in front of the radiator and the mechanical fan and
its protective shroud may be removed.
All remaining air conditioning system parts (A/C lines, dryer,
compressor, etc.) must remain in place.
A. Fuel cells may be used.
B. All safety fuel cells shall be
constructed and certified in accordance with FIA FT-3 specifications. All safety fuel cells shall consist of a
foam-filled fuel bladder enclosed in a metal container at a minimum.
1. At a minimum, all fuel bladders shall
be constructed in accordance with the FIA FT-3 or higher (FT-3.5, FT-5, etc.)
specifications.
a.
Foam internal baffling is
required.
2. The bladder
shall be installed in a container of .036 inch steel, .059 inch aluminum or
.125 inch Marlex, fully surrounding the bladder.
C. Fuel
cells shall be located within twelve (12) inches of the original fuel tank
location. (An exception to this location requirement is any model where the
original fuel tank is located beneath the rear seats). Additional reinforcement
may be added to support the fuel cell but such reinforcement shall not be
attached to the roll cage in stock and prepared classes. Floor
pan may be modified for installation. There shall be a metal bulkhead between
the driver/passenger compartment and the compartment containing the fuel cell.
A mechanical fuel pump may be replaced with an electrical fuel pump provided that it is wired to be controlled by the ignition system, to ensure shut down in the case of an accident requiring electrical cut-off.
Data acquisition devices are free in
Stock (and Prepared) Classes, as long as they are NOT able to adjust ANY
setting on the vehicle at ANY TIME by the driver while driving during practice,
qualifying, or race conditions. These devices are to be used for information gathering
ONLY.
Allowed Modifications
in addition to those allowed in Stock Classes
A. Intake system:
1. A single carburetor may be substituted for fuel
injection on engines with at least 4 cylinders. Two carburetors are allowed on
engines with 6 or more cylinders.
2. Addition of a carburetor over original equipment
or in excess of the limits of Section 1A above will result in the car being
moved up one class. Modifications/changes to the intake manifold to accept
additional carburetor(s) is allowed.
3. Throttle
bodies, air horns, intake plenums, mass air meters are free but must remain in
original configuration, e.g. multiple throttle bodies may not be substituted
for a single throttle body.
B.
Camshaft lift
and duration may be changed from stock.
Cam gears and valve springs are free.
No other internal engine changes are allowed.
C.
Non-OEM
ignition systems are allowed.
D.
OBD II
equipped cars may retrofit engine electronics to the pre-OBD II factory system
which came on the same model and engine type.
Aftermarket engine management systems (other than control module chips)
are not allowed.
E.
All pistons
must be factory replacement spec and match factory dome, dish, valve relief
configuration, ring geometry, weight, wrist pin height; compression must meet
factory replacement specifications. A
maximum of .040 (1mm) overbore is
allowed. Compression ratio may be
changed only within the tolerances effected by resurfacing for trueness.
F.
Exhaust
systems are free.
G.
“Engine swap”
cars will be classed based upon the engine, providing the car meets the weight minimum for the
vehicle for which the “new” engine was originally designed and the 'new' engine
was originally available in the chassis as a U.S. Model. If the car is unable to meet the weight
requirements, it will be reclassified within the prepared classes based upon
power to weight ratio, if possible.
Otherwise the car will be moved to the modified classes.
H.
Motor and
Transmission mounts can be changed for increased strength - must be same height
as stock for the model year and options of the vehicle. Fabricated solid mounts
are allowed.
A.
Adjustable
front camber plates/slotting to achieve suspension settings is allowed. Pick-up
points cannot be welded or machined for adjustment purposes.
B.
Rear camber adjustment is allowed. Suspension components which control rear
camber may be replaced with aftermarket components to provide this adjustment.
C.
Height
adjustable front coil-over setups mounted in the original location are permitted.
D.
Rear springs
are free but must be mounted in the original location. Height adjustable rear coilovers are allowed
in cars originally equipped with coil-over suspensions.
E.
External
reservoir shock absorber systems are allowed.
A.
Any wheel and
tire combination which fits under the stock body without modification exceeding
“rolling” or “grinding” of the outer fender lip is allowed. Exception: 1600 and 2002 models may flare
fenders.
A.
Rotors are
free (except carbon rotors are not allowed) with the following size limitation:
328mm (12.9") x 32mm (1 1/4").
B.
Calipers are
free with the following limitations: 4 piston maximum, two piece design, one
caliper per wheel.
C.
The number of
master cylinders must be as supplied by the factory.
D.
Brake Drums
are free (i.e.: 1600/2002 and 320 models).
A.
Ratio of the
ring and pinion is free.
B.
Non-factory
limited slip of any type is allowed.
A.
BMW OEM
transmission as originally equipped or factory alternate transmission designed
for the vehicle must be used. No
changes to the case or internals are permitted.
B.
Flywheel may
be lightened by replacement with an aluminum flywheel or by machining the stock
flywheel.
A.
Ducting for
additional coolers allowed provided it doesn’t change size and shape of factory
panels.
B.
Spoilers and
wings are free providing they do not exceed maximum body width, as defined by body panels,
and are no higher than the roofline.
C.
Interior may
be removed, except dash and door panels providing the car “conforms to the
spirit” of the BMW CCA Club Racing Program, i.e., it is aesthetically
pleasing. Driver and passenger side
door(s) panels may be altered or removed to accept side door impact bars. The OEM passenger door panel(s) may be
replaced with 0.060” aluminum or comparable materials, securely attached to the
door, as per the most
current SCCA Improved Touring regulations.
D.
All air
conditioner components may be removed as long as vehicle meets minimum weight
specification.
E.
Quick ratio
units for steering boxes or rack and pinion steering assemblies may be used.
Allowed modifications
in addition to those allowed in Stock & Prepared Classes
Any car which exceeds the modifications for the “STOCK” and “PREPARED” classes will compete in either the MODIFIED or SUPER MODIFIED CLASSES. The cars in these classes do not have to be street registerable, however, they must meet accepted safety requirements and the decision to be allowed to run rests entirely with the BMW CCA Club Racing Program personnel. Class for competition will be based on engine displacement.
Modified
class is intended for
cars that exceed the level of modifications allowed in the
Prepared class.
Super Modified class is intended for
cars which exceed the allowed modifications for Modified cars and also for
designated purpose-built, BMW-powered racecars specifically approved by BMW
Club Racing.
A.
Must retain a
BMW OEM engine block or case. Other
changes or modifications are free.
B.
Engine must
run on approved gasoline. Nitrous oxide
is not allowed.
C.
Turbocharging/Supercharging
- For the purpose of engine size determination, turbocharging or supercharging
increases engine size by a 1.5 factor.
A.
Free, including pickup point
relocation and reinforcement, except that only Super modified cars can
run cockpit-adjustable sway bars.
A.
Engine and
suspension data acquisition is free. In-car adjustability of suspension and engine performance parameters
based on real-time data acquisition is prohibited except in Super Modified.
A.
Any tire and
wheel combination meeting the safety requirements of the BMW CCA Club Racing
Program technical inspectors is allowed.
B.
Tire and wheel
package must be completely covered by the bodywork and have sufficient
clearance to prevent rubbing which could be considered dangerous.
C.
Slicks - Full
race tires, i.e. slicks, are allowed.
A.
Free, including cockpit-adjustable
brake proportioning valves, except carbon rotors are not allowed in
Modified. Super Modified cars are free.
B.
Brake lights are required and must be as
bright and as easily seen as stock brake lights.
A.
Free.
A.
Modified cars must retain a BMW OEM transmission case.
Internals are free. Super Modified is
free including sequential shifters.
B.
Flywheel
lightening or replacement is allowed.
A.
Fenders may be
flared to cover wheels and tires.
B.
Doors,
fenders, hood, bumpers, and decklids may be replaced with fiberglass or
composite materials.
C.
Cutting of
non-stock openings and removal of headlights is allowed.
D.
Windows:
1. Windows, with the
exception of the windshield, may be replaced with alternate materials.
2.
Side windows
may be removed.
3.
Windshields
may be replaced with polycarbonate of minimum 1/8” thickness. A minimum of four retaining clips (two top and two bottom) or two
retaining straps and two windshield supporting bars are highly recommended.
E.
Removal of
interior is allowed providing the car “conforms to the spirit” of the BMW CCA
Club Racing Program (i.e., is aesthetically pleasing).
F. Partial tube
frame construction is allowed.
Construction must be based upon factory chassis. VIN numbers on the cowl and door frame must
be in place. The A and B pillars must
be OEM both in angles and location.
Roof must be OEM. OEM rocker
panels must be used
G.
Non-critical sheet metal (spare tire wells, etc)
may be removed. Removal may not be
primarily intended to provide aerodynamic benefit.
H.
Unibody seams may be fully or stitch welded.
A. Tube Frame
SCCA GT and similar lineage race cars with a logbook issued by BMW CCA Club
Racing prior to June 2002. Logbooks
will not be issued to this type of vehicle effective June 2002.
B. Factory
constructed or factory authorized tube frame chassis race cars.
C. Chevron
D. Elva
E. Oscella
F. McClaren GTR
This class is
designed to be run under vintage “exhibition” rules as a separate race group if
a sufficient number of entries and available scheduling allow. Eligible open
wheel cars would be permitted in this class.
Cars in this class may be exempt
from some safety regulations found in other racing classes, but will still be required
to undergo a compete tech inspection.
Passing will be held
to a minimum, only in designated zones and only with proper signaling from the
driver of the car being overtaken.
Drivers must meet all
series standards for licensing and safety equipment
The decision to be
allowed to run in this class rests entirely with BMW CCA Club Racing personnel.
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SUPER MODIFIED |
MODIFIED |
PREPARED |
STOCK |
|
As assigned |
A: 3.5L and Up |
H: E46 M3, E36 M3
3.2L US, M3 Lightweight, M Roadster, M Coupe, M5, M6, 540, all 12 cyl, 745
Turbo |
H: E46 M3, E36 M3
3.2L US, M3 Lightweight, M Roadster, M Coupe, M5, M6, 540, all 12 cyl, 745
Turbo |
|
|
B: 2981CC - 3499CC |
I: E46 330i/xi, E36 M3 3.0L U.S. except
Lightweight, E30 M3 2.5L, Z3 2.8L |
I: E46 330i/xi,
E36 M3 3.0L U.S. except Lightweight, E30 M3 2.5L, Z3 2.8L |
|
|
D: 2.2L - 2980CC |
J: E46 328, E36
328, E30 M3 2.3L, Z3 2.3L, E30 323, MINI Cooper S |
J: E46 328, E36
328, E30 M3 2.3L, Z3 2.3L, E30 323, MINI Cooper S |
|
|
E: 1800CC - 2199CC |
K: E46 323/325,
E36 323/325, E30 325i/is, 3.0csi, 3.0Si, 3.0V8, E28 535i |
K: E46 323/325,
E36 325/325, E30 325i/is, 3.0csi,
3.0Si, 3.0V8, E28 535i |
|
|
F: 697CC - 1799CC |
L: E36 318i/is/ti,
E30 325e/es, E30 318is, Z3 1.9, 528, 2002tii, MINI Cooper |
L: E36 318i/is/ti,
E30 325e/es, E30 318is, Z3 1.9, 528, 2002tii, MINI Cooper |
|
|
G: Historic |
M: Others 2.0L and under |
M: Others 2.0L and under |
|
|
*Note: there is no
class C Modified |
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|
1. A protest shall concern a decision, act, or omission of the
organizers, officials, car, driver, or other person connected with the
competition, which is considered to be a violation of these rules, except that
a protest against a refusal of entry or license certification shall not be
allowed. Each protest shall be accompanied by a fee of $50.00 in cash or check.
2. Every protest shall be made in writing, specifying the
protestee's car number, brief description of car, rules infraction with section
number, etc. The protest shall be addressed to the Protest Committee and signed
by at least one entrant. Protests should be submitted prior to qualifying or
race sessions to allow proper reclassification, but must be submitted within 30
minutes of completion of the last timed run of the protested car. The fee shall be returned if, and only if,
the protest is upheld; otherwise the fee will go to the BMW CCA Club Racing
treasury.
3. The Protest Committee has the right to impound any
car(s). It is the driver's
responsibility to present his car as required.
The car must remain unchanged until released by the Protest Committee.
4. Only another driver in the same class can protest a
car. The protester may request that the
car be dismantled, inspected, or any other test made, provided that, if a
driver, they post a cash bond with the Protest Committee sufficient to cover
the total expense of disassembly, inspection and reassembly. If the car shall
be found upon inspection to conform to the rules, the protester shall forfeit
the bond which shall be used to cover costs involved. If the car is found upon inspection not to conform to the rules,
the protester's bond shall be returned and the driver of the protested car
shall stand all expenses and be subject to penalty.
5. The Protest Committee shall hear the arguments of the
protestee and the protestor, and by majority vote, shall determine the validity
of the Protest and shall determine
penalties for upheld protests which are appropriate to the seriousness of the
offense. It is not necessary that every
protest result in disqualification. The
Protest Committee may deny any protest deemed to be spurious or a nuisance,
particularly if it concerns non-performance affecting items. If a car is found
to be improperly classified or to have unauthorized modifications, any
penalties shall be assessed against all drivers of that car.
6. The event’s Club Racing Competition Steward shall be the
chairman of the event Protest Committee, and shall appoint two other committee
members, one of whom may be the event’s Technical Steward, shall appoint
alternates, and shall prominently post their names at the event. The alternate(s) will act as a committee
member if any member is involved in the protest or may otherwise have conflict
of interest, or is not available.
1.
Decisions of the Protest Committee or 13/13 Penalties may be appealed to the Club Racing National
Committee, consisting of the National Competition Steward and National
Technical Steward, one Regional Competition Steward, one Regional Technical
Steward, and one Advisory Committee member.
An appeal shall be in writing, addressed to the BMW CCA National
Competition Steward, shall be accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee, and shall
reach the National Competition Steward within 14 days after the protest or
13/13 decision. It must specify the grounds for appeal and must contain the
information that the appellant wishes to be considered in the appeal. The Club
Racing National Committee will make the final decision whether or not the
appeal is well- founded and should be heard, and whether the appeal fee should
be returned or forfeited. Said decision shall be final, binding, and not
subject to appeal. The fee shall be returned if the appeal is resolved in favor
of the appellant, otherwise the fee will go to the Club Racing treasury.
Any committee member who was involved in the initial protest or 13/13
penalty or may otherwise have a conflict of interest may not participate in the
appeal discussion or vote. Appeal decisions will be decided by majority vote.
1. The purpose of a Rules clarification is to resolve questions
about the rules without recourse to an official protest against one entrant by
another.
A. A rules clarification shall be made by the Club Racing Rules Committee.
B. A request may be made by any BMW CCA member who has entered a BMW CCA Club Racing event within a year prior to the request .
C. A request for Rules Clarification shall be submitted in writing to any member of the Club Racing Rules Committee. The request shall cite the paragraph in question and shall be signed by the requestor.
D. There shall be no charge for the request.
E. A written reply shall be sent from the Club Racing Rules Committee to the requestor within 30 days of the request.
F. A written Rules Clarification from the Club Racing Rules Committee is considered part of the current year rules and therefore may be used in future protest action. Such clarification shall be effective 30 days after publication and expire with publication of the next year’s rules.
NOTE: Informal questions from current or prospective racers are
welcome at any time. The Rules Clarification procedure facilitates formal
inquiries or requested changes to the current rules.
This section
describes the method for updating and changing these rules. The Club Racing Rules Committee is
responsible for this process as detailed in the following paragraphs. Ordinarily, there will be only one set of
rules changes per year as specified below.
These will become effective at the start of the next calendar year's
season. Rules changes at other times
are also specified below.
The Club
Racing Rules Committee is comprised of the Club Racing Chairman, the National
Competition Steward, the National Technical Steward, and one representative of
the Club Racing Advisory Committee (CRAC) appointed by the CRAC. The CRAC will officially advise
the Club Racing Chairman of its representational appointment by February 1 of
each year. The appointment will continue until the end of the calendar year or
until officially rescinded by CRAC. Should CRAC fail to make the appointment of
their representative in a timely fashion, the Rules Committee is explicitly
empowered to conduct all business normally attributed to the committee.
Prior to July
1 of each year, licensed Club Racing participants shall be invited (by CR newsletter or other means) to submit
written requests and suggestions for rules updates for the next calendar year.
The Club Racing Rules Committee shall review this input and, from these and other
sources including the Club Racing Advisory Committee (CRAC), shall prepare a
set of proposed rule changes. This proposal shall be published and distributed
to licensed Club Racing participants, along with a request for comment.
Utilizing the
responses, the Club Racing Rules Committee shall finalize and publish the rules
changes.
July 15 -
deadline to send rules change proposals to the Club Racing Rules Committee.
September CR
newsletter - proposed changes available for Racer comment/input.
November CR
Newsletter - final rules changes posted on website. New rule books printed and
distributed.
In exceptional
circumstances it may be necessary to make rule changes
in mid-year.
For such changes, the Club Racing Rules Committee shall prepare a change
proposal and review it with the CRAC. Based on the comments received, the Club
Racing Rules Committee shall finalize the change and the rule change shall
become effective on the date specified.
The Club
Racing Advisory Committee (CRAC) is comprised of licensed BMW CCA Club Racers chosen yearly
by a vote of the Club Racing participants from each region of the country. The regions are defined to be the same
geographical areas as those defined for BMW CCA national regions. The elected CRAC representatives
shall serve a term of two years.
In the event of the resignation or other departure
from service by any CRAC member, the Club Racing Chairman shall solicit
volunteers from within the affected region. The Club Racing Chairman will
appoint a replacement from the volunteer pool. The appointee shall fill the
position until the next election cycle.
APPENDIX A - Roll Cage Specifications
All vehicles
competing in the BMW CCA Club Racing program must be equipped with an approved
roll cage. The main (rear) hoop must be securely mounted, either bolted or
welded, to the floor and/or longitudinal members of the unibody with the top of
the main hoop as close to the roof as possible in closed cars and at least 2” above
the drivers helmet when the driver is seated in the normal driving position in
open cars. The mounting area of the “bolt-in” roll cage must be backed by a
plate of a size equal to that of the upper mounting plate with a minimum
thickness of 3/16”. Bolts must be grade 5 or higher. The roll cage must be
mounted directly to the metal of the chassis and any padding, carpet,
upholstery, etc., must be removed to satisfy this requirement. The roll cage
must be full cockpit width, except as originally supplied by the factory for
open race cars, and have two fore/aft braces of tubing size equal to the main
hoop. The brace must be mounted as near the top of the hoop as possible and at
an included angle of at least 30 degrees.
Additionally, the
cage assembly must contain a transverse (horizontal, left to right side) brace
which can be used for seatbelt harness mounting and as the attachment point for
the seat back brace. An inspection hole 3/16” in diameter must be provided in a
non-critical area for verification of tube thickness. Any portion of the cage which may come in contact with the
driver’s helmet must be covered with high density foam 1” thick held in place
with electrical or duct tape or tie wraps.
The main and front
hoops and fore and aft braces must have the following minimum diameter and wall
thickness:
Under 2500 lbs Over 2500 lbs
Mild
Steel 1.5” x .095” 1.75” x
.095” or
1.50” x .120”
Alloy
Steel 1.375” x .095” 1.50” x
.095”
Other components of
the roll cage need not have the same diameter and wall thickness as that of the
required components.
FIA approved roll cages with manufacturers
certificate of approval are allowed.
It
is strongly recommended that an experienced roll cage constructor be consulted
in the cage design and installation. Any questions contact a BMW CCA Club
Racing Technical Steward.
.
A standard electrical
disconnect (battery cut-off) switch is strongly recommended on all cars
competing in the BMW CCA Club Racing program and required for cars competing in
Modified and Super Modified classes on full race tires, i.e. slicks. This switch must be wired such that
electrical power to all circuits including alternator, except an electrically
operated on-board fire system, is disconnected. In the interest of convenience, the switch may be mounted in the
compartment near the battery and operation effected by a pull wire passing to
the outside. The preferred location of
the pull wire is on the driver’s side. It must be clearly visible and its
position marked with an approved decal of “lightening bolt” and the word
“OFF”. The decal can be placed on the
window glass as opposed to the bodywork, as close as possible to the pull wire.
It is recommended that the pull wire be painted red for visibility. Those vehicles with a permanently mounted
switch or pull wire in another location will be allowed that alternate location
providing the position is clearly marked with the approved decal and the switch
or pull wire is easily accessible from outside the vehicle.
This requirement does
not have to be viewed as a difficult one with which to comply and can very
easily be accomplished with the fabrication of a simple bracket to hold the
switch near the battery. Braided wire
can be used for the pull and it should pass through a small bracket mounted
inside the compartment. A loop in the
end of the cable completes the installation.
Pulling the cable rotates the switch and disconnects the battery from
the circuit.
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|
|
STOCK |
PREPARED |
|
MAKE |
YEARS |
BMW FACTORY
WEIGHT (without driver) |
ALLOWED
WEIGHT |
|
1600 |
66-71 |
2,072 |
2,060 |
|
2002 |
68-76 |
2,072 |
2,280 |
|
2002tii |
71-74 |
2,183 |
2,310 |
|
E21 320i 2L |
77-79 |
2,601 |
2,510 |
|
E21 320i 1.8L |
80-83 |
2,396 |
2,360 |
|
E30 325e-es |
84-87 |
2,723 |
2,614 |
|
E30 325i-is |
87-91 |
2,811 |
2,750 |
|
E30 325ix |
88-91 |
2,955 |
2,837 |
|
E30 318I |
84-85 |
2,623 |
2,345 |
|
E30 M3 |
88-91 |
2,735 |
2,690 |
|
E30 318i-is |
90-91 |
2,602 |
2,440 |
|
E36 318i-is |
92 |
2,866 |
2,751 |
|
E36 318i-is |
93-97 |
2,866 |
2,751 |
|
E36 318ti |
95 |
2,734 |
2,625 |
|
E36 318ti |
96-97 |
2,745 |
2,635 |
|
E36 325i-is |
92 |
3,020 |
2,850 |
|
E36 325i-is |
93-95 |
3,087 |
2,850 |
|
E36 328i-is |
96-97 |
3,120 |
2,950 |
|
E36 M3 |
95-97 |
3,175 |
3,048 |
|
E36 M3 LTW |
95 |
3,025 |
2,904 |
|
E36 323is |
98 |
3,075 |
2,952 |
|
E46 323i |
99-02 |
3,153 |
3,027 |
|
E46 328i |
99-02 |
3,197 |
3,027 |
|
E46 325i |
00-02 |
3,241 |
3,111 |
|
E46 330i |
01-02 |
3,318 |
3,185 |
|
E46 330xi |
01-02 |
3,527 |
3,386 |
|
E46 M3 |
01-02 |
3,415 |
3,278 |
|
M Roadster |
98-02 |
3,084 |
2,961 |
|
M Coupe |
99-02 |
3,131 |
3,006 |
|
Z3 1.9L |
96-97 |
2,690 |
2,582 |
|
Z3 2.8L |
97-02 |
2,755 |
2,645 |
|
E12 528-530I |
76-81 |
3,296 |
3,164 |
|
E28 528e |
83-88 |
2,932 |
2,815 |
|
E28 533I |
83 |
3,067 |
2,944 |
|
E28 535i-is |
86-88 |
3,250 |
3,120 |
|
E28 M5 |
88 |
3,420 |
3,283 |
|
E34 525i (M20) |
88-90 |
3,395 |
3,259 |
|
E34 525i (M50) |
92-95 |
3,480 |
3,341 |
|
E34 535I |
89-93 |
3,530 |
3,389 |
|
E34 M5 |
91-93 |
3,804 |
3,652 |
|
E24 633csi |
79 |
3,516 |
3,375 |
|
E24 633csi |
80-84 |
3,380 |
3,245 |
|
E24 635csi, L6 |
86-89 |
3,380 |
3,245 |
|
E24 M6 |
87-89 |
3,570 |
3,427 |
|
E39 M5 |
99-02 |
4,174 |
3,974 |
|
MINI Cooper |
02- |
2,414 |
2,317 |
|
MINI Cooper S |
02- |
2,568 |
2,465 |
·
An enduro is defined
as a race of 60 minutes or more.
·
All entrants must
make a 5 minute timed pit stop (wheels must be stopped for five minutes). Each
team is responsible for timing their own stop. Organizers may have additional
personnel timing stops, but they are not obligated to provide timing for
competitors.
Multiple
stops during the race are allowed, but do not accrue towards the 5 minute
requirement.
·
The green flag and
checkered flag cannot be taken in the pits unless the vehicle is experiencing a
mechanical failure.
·
All mandatory pit
stops must be completed by the 50 minute mark of a 60 minute enduro
·
Mandatory Pit Lane Speed Limit 35 MPH (in and out)
DRIVERS ARE REMINDED TO TEST BRAKES UPON LEAVING THE PITS
!!!!!!
·
Driver changes are
allowed during pit stops. Alternate drivers must be registered with the event
and with Timing & Scoring for the entrant’s results to be counted and to be
eligible for drawings or points.
All drivers of record who have driven at least 25% of the scored laps are
eligible for event sponsor drawings and points (if awarded). In the event of a
shortened race, any registered driver who has not completed laps in the
assigned car is not eligible for sponsor awards or points for that race.
·
Re-fueling is allowed
during pit stops, however any pit stop where re-fueling is done will be a
minimum of 5 minutes in length.
·
Engines are to be off
during fueling
·
Drivers and crew must
be out of the car during fueling
·
Fueler must be
protected by a flame retardant suit with no exposed skin.
A balaclava or helmet with goggles, glasses, or shield is required.
·
A driver may be the
fueler.
·
Each team must have a fireman with a
minimum 10 pound rated
fire extinguisher. The extinguisher pin must be pulled during fueling. Teams
are responsible for providing extinguishers.
It is recommended
that the fireman also be in a flame retardant suit with head and face
protection. Minimally the fireman must have long pants, long shirt and eye
protection. The fireman will stand behind and back from the fueler during
fueling and will have NO OTHER DUTIES
EXCEPT FIREMAN DURING FUELING.
·
All crew in the hot pits will wear a
fire retardant suit or long pants, long sleeved shirt (both cotton) and shoes, which must not be sandals or of
another open-toed design.
·
Maximum number of team members over the
pit wall is 6 including driver(s).
·
No smoking in the hot pits.
·
No children 16 or younger in the hot
pits.
· Rules in the event of shortened races –
·
FULL
COURSE YELLOW - No pitting
under a full course yellow. If an entrant is already in the pits when a full course
yellow comes out, that entrant's pit stop may be continued.
·
BLACK
FLAG – Cars may not begin their mandatory 5 minute pit stop
under a Black Flag All track condition. If an entrant is already in the pits
when the Black Flag All condition is declared, that entrant’s pit stop may be
continued. The race clock does not stop.
·
RED
FLAG - under Red Flag
conditions no pit stop activity is allowed (no service, no driver changes).
Cars already in the pits when the Red Flag order is issued must cease all
activity. The race clock will be stopped.
·
Restarts
after either a Black Flag All or Red Flag
will be single file based on the field order on the last full lap prior to the
Black Flag All or Red Flag. At a minimum, the first lap shall be under full course yellow.
·
If the race is ended prematurely, cars that have not pitted for the 5
minute stop will be assessed a time/lap penalty equivalent to their fastest
race lap plus 5 minutes.
·
If the race is ended prematurely, cars already in the
pits will receive a pit time which is the greater of the actual time in the
pits or their fastest race lap plus 5 minutes.