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2019 Rules, Regulations and Car Classifications CORVETTES OF MASS SPORTS CAR CLUB 2019 Rules, Regulations and Car Classifications Revision: 2019-1.0 2019 Rules, Regulations and Car Classifications TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 I. General ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 A. Tracks COM uses........................................................................................................................................................ 6 II. Entry Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 A. Registration ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 B. Competition Entry ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 C. Late Entries ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 D. Tech Inspection at Each Event ................................................................................................................................... 8 III. Driver Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 A. General ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 B. Passing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 C. Licensing ................................................................................................................................................................... 11 D. Pit & Paddock Conduct ............................................................................................................................................. 11 IV. General Car Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 12 V. Flags .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 VI. Time Trial Points & Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 20 A. General Time Trial Rules .......................................................................................................................................... 20 B. Run Groups ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 C. Time Trial Procedure & Flags ................................................................................................................................... 21 D. Catch/Re-Run ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 E. Disqualification .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 F. Event Cancellation .................................................................................................................................................... 23 G. Time Trial Awards ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 H. Track Records ........................................................................................................................................................... 24 2 2019 Rules, Regulations and Car Classifications I. Protests/Appeal ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 J. Time Trial Points ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 K. Year End Class Champion Points ............................................................................................................................. 26 L. Overall Driver Championship .................................................................................................................................... 26 VII. CAR Classification System ....................................................................................................................................... 27 A. Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 27 B. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 28 C. Classification Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 28 D. Touring Classes ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 E. Modification Assessments ......................................................................................................................................... 34 1. Engine ................................................................................................................................................................... 34 2. Drivetrain ............................................................................................................................................................... 40 3. Suspension ............................................................................................................................................................ 42 4. Brakes ................................................................................................................................................................... 45 5. Exterior .................................................................................................................................................................. 45 6. Weight Reduction .................................................................................................................................................. 48 7. Tire Compound ...................................................................................................................................................... 49 8. Tire Width .............................................................................................................................................................. 52 F. Super classes ............................................................................................................................................................ 54 1. Methodology .......................................................................................................................................................... 54 2. Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 54 3. Classes .................................................................................................................................................................. 54 4. Weight/Power Formula .......................................................................................................................................... 55 5. Alternate Power calculation ................................................................................................................................... 55 6. Alternate Weight method ....................................................................................................................................... 56 3 2019 Rules, Regulations and Car Classifications VIII. Appendix A – Showroom Assessments .................................................................................................................... 57 IX. Appendix B - Special Awards ........................................................................................................................................ 80 4 2019 Rules, Regulations and Car Classifications Note on rule changes: The Rules, Regulations, and Car Classifications outlined in this document are the official rules of the COM Sports Car Club. The rules and any changes to the rules are voted by the COM Board of Directors before being included or changed in this document. This document is in effect for one full year. Rules may be changed throughout the year as deemed necessary
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