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® IMSA CODE COMPETITION RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. P.O. Box 10709 Tampa, FL 33679-0709 (813) 877-IMSA FAX (813) 876-4604 1990 IMSA CODE COMPETITION RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. P.O. Box 10709 Tampa, Florida 33679-0709 (813) 877-4672 FAX (813) 876-4604 MCI: IMSA 217,0907 1990 © Copyright 1990 International Motor Sports Association, Inc. All rights reserved PREFACE To enhance the safety of participants and spectators at IMSA sanctioned automobile races and to provide for the orderly con duct of events requires adherence to these rules, the IMSA CODE, hereinafter set forth. All IMSA license holders and members agree to comply with these IMSA rules, as they may be amended from time to time, which rules, as interpreted by IMSA, gov ern the conduct and organization of all IMSA sanctioned events. The 1990 IMSA CODE supersedes all previous editions of the IMSA CODE as well as all amendments thereto, and shall remain in force and effect except as provided herein, imtil super seded by publication of the next edition of the IMSA CODE. FOREWORD Each effort that culmliiates with a spray of champagne In victory circle begins by opening the IMSA CODE. While rules, by nature, tend to establish boundrles, the goal of these regulations Is to provide a viable framework for realizing Individual and team achievement. For all participants, the 1990 IMSA CODE lays the foundation for the organization and conduct of IMSA-sancüoned events. The 1990 IMSA CODE takes effect Immediately upon publication and consists of three main sections. The opening articles address partlelpant and event procedures and set appropriate guidelines for the safe and uniform operation of the sport. These articles weave a thread of consistency dating back to the earliest days of IMSA and closely parallel International regulations. The heart of the IMSA CODE Is the car preparation section with articles for each of the various IMSA categories of race cars. Always the subject of discussion, these vehicle regulations strive to serve the dual fimctlon of providing a level playing field while also encouraging wide and varied participa tion. Stability has been the keynote of IMSA regulations. The IMSA CODE comes with the standing suppllmen- tary regulations which provide speelflc Information about each of IMSA’s racing series and championships. I encourage all IMSA members to read and familiarize themselves with the IMSA CODE so that together we may continue a twenty year tradition of putting on the most promo- table, rewarding and enjoyable events. IMSA wishes each of you all the best for a safe and successful season In 1990. Mark Raffauf President, IMSA CONTENTS ARTICLE ITEM p, CONTROL OF COMPETITION 1 International Control 1 National Control 1 IMSA Control 1 IMSA Commissioner 2 DEFINITIONS - TERMS 2 IMSA - International Motor Sports Assn., Inc. 2 IMSA CODE 2 Competition 2 Event 2 Sanction 3 Driver 3 Entrant 3 Promoter/Organizer 3 Participant 3 MEMBERSHIP-LICENSES 3 IMSA Members 3 Application Forms 3 Competition License 3 Crew License Group Benefit IMSA Conduct EVENTS Organization Approval Acknowledgement of Rules Sanctions 5 Supplementary Regulations 5 Insurance Regulations and Standards 5 Postponement, Abandonment, Cancellation 6 Classification 6 Courses 6 Course Measurement Timing, Scoring, Starts, Finishies, Results Starts Starting Line Starting Positions Standard Rolling Start 8 Single-Car Qualifying 8 Timing and Sconng 9 Control Line 9 Starter 8 False Start 8 Restart 9 Minimum Duration 10 Ties 10 Winner 10 Inadvertent or Delayed Cfieckered Flag 10 4.5 Awards 10 4.5.1 Official Results 10 4.5.2 Payment 11 4.5.3 Driver Logs 11 5. ENTRANTS-DRIVERS 11 5.1 Driver’s License 11 5.1.1 Entrants License 11 5.2 FIA License 11 5.3 Entries 11 5.4 Acceptance and Refusal 12 5.5 Falsifacation 12 5.6 Scratcfi 12 5.7 Conduct 12 5.8 Responsibility 12 5.9 Alcohiol-Controlled Substances 12 5.10 Medical Responsibilities of Participants 12 5.11 Safety Equipment 13 5.12 Advertising-Promotion-Contingent Awards 13 6. RACING RULES 1-f 6.1 Passing 1' 6.1.1 PitEntiy/hxit 1 6.2 Flag Signals 1 6.2.1 Green Flag 1 6.2.2 Blue Flag 1 6.2.3 Yellow Flag 1^ 6.2.4 Wfiite Flag 15 6.2.5 Yellow Flag witfi Vertical Red Stripes 15 6.2.6 Black Flag 15 6.2.7 Black Flag witfi Orange Disc 15 6.2.8 Red Flag 15 6.2.9 Black and White Checkered Flag 15 6.2.10 Black Flag All 15 6.2.11 Safety Car 15 6.2.12 Rapid Response Medical Vehicle (RRMV) 16 6.3 Rules When Away From the Pits 16 6.4 Rules of the Grids and Pits 16 6.4.1 Uniforms 16 6.4.2 Fueling 16 6.4.3 Other Equipment 17 6.4.4 Pit Lane Regulations 17 6.4.5 Pit Traffic 18 6.4.6 Removal from Pits 18 6.4.7 Gridding of Automobiles 18 7. OFFICIALS 19 7.1 Supervison 19 7.2 Appointment of Officials 19 7.3 Conduct 19 7.4 Separation and Plurality of Duties 19 7.5 Race Director/Chief Steward 20 7.6 Stewards 20 7.7 Starter 20 7.8 Timekeeper (Timer and Scorer) 20 7.9 Technical Inspector (Scrutineer) 21 7.10 Flag Marshal 21 7.11 Communications Marshal 21 7.12 Course Marshal 21 7.13 Medical Director 21 8. PENALTIES 21 8.1 Range of Penalties 21 8.2 Time 22 8.3 Fine 22 8.4 Disqualificatbn 22 8.5 Suspensbn 22 8.6 Loss of Points 22 8.7 Expulsion 22 9. PROTESTS 22 9.1 Form 22 9.2 Time Limits 22 9.3 Protests Against Cars 23 9.4 Disposition of Protests 23 9.5 Awards 23 9.6 Malicious Protests 23 10. APPEALS 23 10.1 Effect 24 10.2 Form 24 10.3 Hearing 24 10.4 Judgement 24 10.5 Malicious Appeals 24 11. AUTOMOBILES 25 11.1 Automobile 25 11.2 Tires 25 11.3 Fuel 25 11.4 Technical Inspection- 25 Mandatory Safety mquirements 11.5 IMSA GT Category 30 11.5.1 Purpose 30 11.5.2 Eligibiiity 30 11.5.3 Recognition Forms 31 11.5.4 Fuel Tanks 31 11.5.5 Minimum Weights 31 11.5.6 Authorized Modifications - GTO & GTU 33 11.5.6.1 All American Challenge 38 11.5.7 GTP Cars 39 11.5.7.1 Definitbn 39 11.5.7.2 Engine Eligibility 39 11.5.7.3 Minimum Weights-Maximum Displacements 40 11.5.7.4 Engine Modificatbns 41 11.5.7.5 Chassis - Body 42 11.5.7.6 Safety Devices 46 11.6 International Sedans 46 11.6.1 Purpose 46 11.6.2 Eligibility 46 11.6.3 Configuration 47 11.6.4 Officiai Weights 47 11.6.5 Safety Requirements 47 11.6.6 Optional Modifications 47 11.6.6.1 Notes 51 11.6.7 Eligit)ility List 52 11.7 I MSA Street Stock Category 54 11.7.1 Purpose 54 11.7.2 Eligibility 54 11.7.3 Classes 54 11.7.4 Recog^nition Forms - Configuration 54 11.7.5 Official Shipping Weight 55 11.7.6 Mandatory S afe^ Modifications 55 11.7.7 Authorized Modifications 57 11.7.8 Fuel/Refueling 58 11.7.9 Eligibility and Tire Size List 60 11.7.10 Eligibility Notes 63 12. STANDING SUPPLEMENATRY REGULATIONS 63 12.1 Camel GT Series 64 12.1.1 Duration 64 12.1.2 Car Eligibility 64 12.1.3 Camel GT Driver Championships 64 12.1.4 Manufacturer Champions 65 12.1.5 Advertising 66 12.1.6 IMSAGTO/GTU 66 12.1.7 Duration 66 12.1.8 Car Eligibility 66 12.1.9 IMSA GTO/GTU Driver Championships 67 12.1.10 Manufacturer Champions 68 12.1.11 Advertising 68 12.2 LuK Clutch Cheulenge 69 12.2.1 Duration 69 12.2.2 Car Eligibility 69 12.2.3 Driver Champion 69 12.2.4 Point Fund 70 12.2.5 Manufacturer Champions 70 12.2.5.1 Tire Champion 70 12.2.6 Advertising 71 12.3 Firestone Firehawk 71 Endurance Championship Series 12.3.1 Duration 71 12.3.2 Car Eligibility 71 12.3.3 Driver Champion 71 12.3.4 Manufacturer Champions 73 12.3.5 Car of the Year 73 12.3.6 Advertising 74 13. APPENDIX-EQUIVALENCE FORMULI 76 * NOTE: Sections or paragraphs beginning with an asterisk (*) are changed from the 1989 CODE. 1. CONTROL OF COMPETITION 1.1 International Control The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the authority which establishes and govems certain intemational rules for automobiles, standards for the organization of automobile competi tions and specific regulations for world championship series of compe titions. FIA has published the Intemational Sporting Code for these purposes. Except as provided in Article 12 of the IMSA CODE. FIA is the final international court of appeal for disputes arising out of FIA- listed events. 1.2 National Control The Automobile Competition Committee for the United States, FIA (ACCUS) is recognized by FIA as the National Sporting Authority (ASN) for the United States. ACCUS, FIA 1500 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL 60062 (708) 272-0090 ACCUS is therefore the sole authority which oversees international automobile competitions in the U.S.A., its territories cind protectorates. ACCUS is in tum composed of representatives of its six member clubs and a number of individuals. The member clubs of ACCUS are; -Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc.