BMW CCA CLUB RACING - 2004 RULES

GENERAL RULES_______________________________________________ 3

SAFETY_______________________________________________________ 4

CAR CLASSIFICATION__________________________________________ 8

Stock and Prepared Class Philosophy______________________________ 9

Stock Classes_______________________________________________ 11

Prepared Classes_____________________________________________ 13

Modified And Super Modified Classes____________________________ 16

Historic Class_______________________________________________ 18

PROTESTS AND APPEALS_______________________________________ 19

Protests___________________________________________________ 19

Appeals___________________________________________________ 19

RULES PROCESS______________________________________________ 19

Rules Clarifications___________________________________________ 19

Rule Changes_______________________________________________ 20

Club Racing Rules Committee___________________________________ 20

Rules Change Calendar________________________________________ 20

Changes in Mid-year__________________________________________ 20

CLUB RACING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CRAC)____________________ 21

APPENDIX A - Roll Cage Specifications_____________________________ 22

APPENDIX B - Electrical Disconnect Specifications____________________ 24

APPENDIX C - Vehicle Classification and Specifications________________ 25

Stock and Prepared___________________________________________ 25

Modified___________________________________________________ 25

Official Vehicle Specifications___________________________________ 27

NOTE: The above list consists of the most common cars. A complete list of cars is available on the national BMW Club Racing website.

APPENDIX D - Enduro Supplemental Rule___________________________ 43

INDEX_______________________________________________________ 49

PREFACE

The philosophy of BMW CCA Club Racing is to offer all BMW CCA licensed club racers a competitive driving experience conducted in a fun, safe, and friendly environment on a reasonably level, class-based playing field for all types of factory authorized or constructed BMW's. The primary emphasis is on clean driving and machinery preservation. This philosophy will be maintained by the application of common rules and procedures by the BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards at each event.

These rules are intended to be simple, easy to read and brief. The rules are framed around the basic premise that all modifications or alterations to the stock car, as available by BMW in the United States through its authorized dealer network, are prohibited unless specifically stated herein as being allowed. All competitors are expected to conform to the stated philosophy, the rules and to embrace the spirit of BMW CCA Club Racing. That spirit is founded in the belief that the fun of the friendly competition is more important than the results and that mutual assistance among racers when possible enhances the experience for all.

The STOCK classes are for racecars with limited modifications to improve the basic performance of a factory stock BMW. All other modifications to the vehicle are intended for safety purposes only.

The PREPARED classes allow participation with a higher level of modification than the Stock classes, but remain in keeping with the spirit of the “original” vehicle. All Stock class improvements are also allowed in the Prepared classes.

The MODIFIED classes are for racecars with a still higher level of modification than the Prepared Classes and require use of both a BMW engine and a BMW transmission. All Prepared class improvements are also allowed in the Modified classes.

The SUPER MODIFIED class is intended for racecars where the modifications exceed those allowed in the Modified classes and, additionally, for those designated purpose-built, BMW-powered racecars which meet the eligibility criteria. A BMW engine is required, but alternate transmissions are allowed. All Modified Class improvements are also allowed in Super Modified class.

General Rules

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 cause the following:

A. The BMW CCA Club Racing Competition Steward 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. The Technical Steward will assist the Competition Steward with mechanical inspection and damage assessment. The Competition Steward should consider all available information and the input of his steward team in making the final assessment.

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.

For SINGLE CAR incidents only, the event Competition Steward is authorized the discretion to assess 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.

3. Subject to suspension from the next BMW CCA Club Racing event in which they could have competed.

4. Excluded from the event results or listed as "DQ".

5. Excluded from any event points or awards that may otherwise be available

6. Required to attend the “rookie meeting” at the next event in which they compete.

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 a 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 Steward of the competitor's attitude and behavior. For example, blocking may initially incur a furled or waved black flag warning.

The racer is allowed one defensive movement of his racecar on any given segment of the track (straight or turn) to protect his overall race position. Any additional movement or movements is considered a blocking maneuver and subject to penalty.

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 a minimum of a 6 month probation penalty in addition to any other penalty assessed as a result of the incident.

All incidents shall be resolved as soon as practical after the incident is reported/observed with the objective being resolution and assessment of penalty before the end of the event.

Drivers who are penalized will be notified in writing by the event Competition Steward of the penalty assessed. Drivers are required to carry said notice with their logbook and 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 current and licensed drivers are eligible to compete.

4. Unlisted Modifications - Any modification, adjustment, alteration of stock items and/or installation of equipment or part(s) not specifically and purposefully listed is NOT allowed. In other words, if the rules don’t say you can do it - DON’T. Drivers are reminded that they assume ultimate responsibility for their racecar’s conformance to all rules, regulations and specifications even if they did not perform the work themselves. Every driver should insist that all work done to and all parts installed on his racecar are accomplished in a manner that ensures conformance with all applicable rules.

Any modification allowed at a particular level of preparation is allowed at all higher levels, i.e. modifications allowed in stock class are also allowed in prepared, modified and super modified.

5. 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.

6. 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, front (hood) and rear of the vehicle, of significant size and color differentiation from the body color so as to be clearly seen by event officials. Side and hood numbers shall be a minimum of 8 inches high with a 1-1/2 to 2 inch stroke. The rear number shall be a minimum of 3 inches high with a minimum ½” stroke. Class identification shall be near the numbers and be a minimum of 3 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) so long as the racer is considered active with a current license. 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.

7. Steward’s Decisions - All decisions of the BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards concerning safety, eligibility, acceptance or other issues covered by the Club Racing rules are binding and not protestable or appealable at that event. If the racer does not agree with the Stewards’ decision(s), prior to the next entered event he/she may appeal directly to the National Chairman. The National Chairman will render a decision within 10 days of the receipt of the appeal. The National Chairman’s decision is final and not eligible for further appeal within Club Racing. 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.

All operational decisions such as, but not limited to, flagging calls and alteration of the intended schedule, are not appealable. The Competition Steward may alter the provisional race results through the application of post-race penalties up to and including disqualification. Post race penalties are appealable under the provisions of the appeal process.

8. Reclassification - BMW CCA Club Racing National officials reserve the right to reclassify a racecar based upon a review of previous performance.

9. Award Eligibility - Vehicles must compete in the class to which they are classified to be eligible for awards.

10. Tow Points - All racecars be equipped with a front tow point and a rear point is highly recommended. Tow points shall not protrude dangerously from the bodywork. These tow points must be easily accessible without removal or manipulation of bodywork or other panels, be capable of sustaining the stresses of towing and should have an interior dimension wide enough to accept a standard size tow hook.

11. Alcohol and Drugs – No driver may participate in any on-track activity within an event while under the influence of a substance, prescriptive or otherwise, including alcohol, which has the potential to negatively affect the driver’s performance. Alcohol is not to be consumed by any racer, member of a racer’s crew, his guests, event volunteers or event staff until such time as the last car in any run group or session is off the track.

12. PREGNANCY POLICY: The BMW CCA Club Racing Medical Committee has determined that driving racecars while pregnant poses many risks to unborn children. During the first trimester the risks for injury to the child from x-rays possibly needed to stabilize an injured driver can result in birth defects. After the first trimester the potential for placental injury in a non-life threatening crash is high.

We do not recommend racing while pregnant and BMW CCA Club Racing expressly prohibits racing after the first trimester.

Female racers who are pregnant or suspect they may be pregnant are encouraged to seek medical advice from their physician(s) regarding their participation in BMW CCA Club Racing

Additionally, the racer is required to notify the National Licensing Coordinator that she is pregnant as soon as practically possible after such determination. She must provide a statement from the attending physician that establishes the end of the first trimester. While pregnant, the racer must note such on her event Medical Information form which is a required part of each entry application.

Anyone wishing to participate as a driver in any BMW CCA Club Racing event while pregnant must sign an acknowledgement of this policy and waiver of liability and return it to the National Licensing Coordinator.

IMPORTANT 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 regulation. They are intended as a guide for the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others.

Safety

These safety regulations are adapted from various racing organizations. If you are in doubt as to an interpretation, ask. If you are going to err, do so on the side of being too safe!

1. TECH INSPECTION

A. ANNUAL TECH - All racecars must complete a comprehensive annual inspection prior to participation in any Club Racing event within the current calendar year. Before the annual tech inspection, the car owner must complete the Annual Tech Inspection form and validate it with his signature. It is then presented to and signed off by an authorized Club Racing tech inspector. Following successful completion of the inspection, the form must then be attached to the logbook for presentation to the Tech Steward at each event for the remainder of that calendar year. All official Tech Stewards are authorized to sign off annual tech inspections. Club Racing may designate other authorized inspectors and will publish a comprehensive list of approved inspectors on the national Club Racing website.

B. EVENT TECH - All cars must be comprehensively prepared prior to arrival at the track. If the racecar has completed a current-season annual technical and personal equipment inspection, and it is so noted officially in the racecar’s logbook, the racer should present only the current logbook to the event Technical Steward. The racecar and personal safety equipment do not need to be presented unless there is an outstanding discrepancy noted from in the logbook from the prior event, or the Technical Steward requires it. The Technical Steward may ask for the racecar to be presented for inspection at any time during the event.

Any vehicle deemed unsafe by BMW CCA Club Racing Stewards will not be allowed to compete until all deviations or shortcomings have been addressed to the Stewards’ satisfaction.

Equipment and/or modifications will not be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection unobserved.

Any racer who fails to present his racecar for a required or requested technical inspection will be immediately disqualified for the remainder of the event and placed on a mandatory 13 month probation. The racer may be suspended for 13 months if both the Technical Steward and the Competition Steward agree that circumstances warrant such action.

C. TECH FOR RULES COMPLIANCE, WEIGHING - Tech Stewards may require onsite detailed tech inspection for rules compliance including weighing any car entered in an event 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 any or all racecars in any or all classes at any time. 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 logbooks.

E. INSPECTION - 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.

F. CLASS DECLARATION – The entrant’s presentation of a racecar’s logbook to the Tech Steward for event participation approval is a statement that the car’s declared class is in compliance with all applicable rules. The racer assumes final responsibility for properly declaring the class of the car.

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 recommended that all drivers wear either a full-face helmet with the shield in place or protective goggles.

3. ROLL CAGES - All classes require a full roll cage. 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, contained entirely within the driver/passenger compartment, and 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 through 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 (NTS) including copies of log books, etc. proving they had been authorized this construction for Stock class. The NTS will respond in writing; such authorization must remain in the car’s logbook. Without such documentation, the car 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 provided it complies with the basic structure outlined in Appendix A. The cage attach points and number of attach points are free.