2020 Scca Rallycross Rules

2020 SCCA RALLYCROSS RULES www.SCCA.com RULES 2020 Edition Sports Car Club of America®, Inc. 6620 SE Dwight St Topeka, Kansas 66619 1‐800‐770‐2055 www.scca.com [email protected] Copyright© 2020 by the Sports Car Club of America®. All Rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published by: Sports Car Club of America®, Inc. 6620 SE Dwight St Topeka, Kansas 66619 1-800-770-2055 WELCOME TO SCCA RALLYCROSS! The Mission of the SCCA® is to fuel a safe, fun and exciting motorsports experience for automotive enthusiasts. The Club’s Vision is to be the preferred motorsports community in the United States, built on fun, shared passion and access to an exhilarating motorsports experience. In all its activities, the SCCA seeks to foster an atmosphere that encourages living the Values of the SCCA, which include: Excellence: The Spirit of a Competitor Service: The Heart of a Volunteer Passion: The Attitude of an Enthusiast Team: The Art of Working Together Experience: The Act of Wowing our Community Stewardship: The Mindset of an Owner FOREWORD Effective January 1, 2020, the following SCCA RallyCross Rules (RXR) supersede previous editions of the SCCA RallyCross Rules. The SCCA reserves the right to revise these Rules, to issue supplements to them, and publish special rules at any time at its sole discretion. Changes of this nature will normally become effective upon publication in Fastrack on the official SCCA website; but may become effective immediately in emergency situations as determined by SCCA. Portions of these Rules are substantially different from previous editions. Participants are advised to read the entire rule book. Questions concerning RallyCross Rules clarifications may be made to [email protected]. It shall be understood that the (™) (SM) mark and/or (®) mark which reference RallyCross, SCCA® and SportsCar® shall be consistent throughout this rulebook without further notation. The masculine pronouns he, him, and his will be used generically, without actual reference to gender. Finality of Interpretation and Application: The interpretation and application of the SCCA RallyCross Rules by SCCA officials shall be final and binding. In order to promote the sport of automotive competition, to achieve prompt finality in competition results, and in consideration of the numerous benefits to them, all members, including competitors and officials, expressly agree that: A. They are familiar with the SCCA RallyCross Rules and agree to abide by them; B. Determinations by SCCA officials are non‐litigable; C. They will not initiate or maintain litigation of any kind against SCCA or anyone acting on behalf of SCCA to reverse or modify such determinations, or to seek to recover damages or other relief allegedly incurred or required as a result of such determination; and, D. If a participant initiates or maintains litigation in violation of this provision, that participant agrees to reimburse SCCA for all costs of such litigation, including travel expenses and attorneys’ fees. 2 Annual Rule Change Submission Timeline (dates are approximate and subject to change): Member rule change submissions and feedback – January to August Member comment on proposed changes – September Final review by Rules Committee – October Final review and approval by RXB – November Approval by SCCA Board of Directors – December Revised R‐X Rules published following approval by the SCCA Board of Directors Summary of changes to the RallyCross Rules for 2020: 1. Allow +/- one-half inch (0.5”) wheel width variance from OEM wheel size in Stock classes. 3.3.C.12.b. Wheels must be the same width as width may be increased or decreased one-half inch (0.5”) from the OEM wheel; 2. Longer wheel studs/bolts are allowed in Stock classes to ensure wheels are securely mounted. 3.3.C.12.d. Extended length wheel studs/bolts are allowed but the type of fastener may not be changed. 3. Wheel bolts may be replaced with wheel studs and lug nuts in Prepared classes. 3.3.D.13. Wheels are unrestricted. Wheel bolts may be replaced with wheel studs and lug nuts. 4. Helmet certification requirements in 3.2.P. were updated to include 2020 standards. 5. Local classes are allowed but do not need to be listed on the sanction application. 3.3.A. Local classes to be run must be listed on the sanction application. 6. Sections 4.4.C. and 4.5.C. were revised to include the updated incident reporting process and contact information. 7. Section 4.5.D. “Spectator and Non-Spectator Events” was deleted since our current insurance carrier does not differentiate between spectator and non-spectator events. All events are considered spectator events. 8. Section 4.6.A. “Sanction” was updated to clarify that only the Safety Plan must be submitted with the event sanction request; the Supplementary Regulations and sanction fee do not need to be submitted with the sanction request. Per Section 4.6.B., events must still have Supplementary Regulations listing changes or additions to the Rules and the Supplementary Regulations must be posted on the Official Notice Board at the event. 9. Section 4.2.R. ”Event Operating Rules” was updated to reflect current SCCA restrictions and insurance requirements for unmanned aircraft/drone use at events. (Approved by RXB February 2020.) 3 Mid-year changes to the RallyCross Rules effective June 2020: 1. Minor wording adjustments made to Sections 3.1, 3.2.A, 3.2.G, 3.2.O, 3.3.A.1, and 3.3.C.1 to accommodate the new UTV category. 2. Restrictions on non-automotive tires lifted to accommodate the new UTV category. 3.2.F. … The load index/rating for non-automotive tires must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle. Tires offered for only two, three or four wheeled motorbikes are not allowed. This includes motocross, dual‐sport and ATV tires that are not designed to withstand cornering side‐ loads that can be generated by a‐n automobile vehicle of substantially higher curb weight. 3. Section 3.2.K adjusted to allow a transmission lock to satisfy the parking/emergency brake rule Section 3.2.K. The vehicle must have a working parking/emergency brake system or a transmission lock, such as a Park mode. 4. Clarify roll cages are required for UTVs Section 3.2.O: Roll cages are required for UTVs. 5. Add Section 3.3.A.2 clarifying that the UTV category is optional for Regions. 6. Add Section 3.3.G New UTV category 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ......................................................................................................................................... 2 ARTICLE 1 RALLYCROSS EVENTS ......................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 2 MANDATORY PROVISIONS ................................................................................................. 6 ARTICLE 3 VEHICLE CATEGORIES AND PREPARATION ALLOWANCES ................................................ 7 3.1 ELIGIBLE VEHICLES .................................................................................................................. 7 3.2 VEHICLE/DRIVER SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 7 3.3 VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 9 C. Stock Category ........................................................................................................................ 9 D. Prepared Category ................................................................................................................ 12 E. Modified Category ................................................................................................................ 15 F. Constructors Category .......................................................................................................... 17 G. UTV Category ........................................................................................................................ 20 ARTICLE 4 RALLYCROSS EVENT OPERATING AND SAFETY RULES ..................................................... 21 4.1 COMMON SENSE AND RALLYCROSS COURSES ..................................................................... 21 4.2 EVENT OPERATING RULES .................................................................................................... 22 4.3 COURSE SAFETY AND LAYOUT RULES ................................................................................... 25 4.4 EVENT OFFICIALS – DUTIES ................................................................................................... 26 4.5 INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................... 28 4.6 SANCTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 29 ARTICLE 5 PENALTIES AND PROTESTS ............................................................................................... 29 5.1 PENALTIES ............................................................................................................................ 29 5.2 PROTESTS ............................................................................................................................. 30 5.3 PROTEST PROCESS

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