2017 Trans Am Series by Pirelli Rule Book V1 (1-15-17)1.Pdf
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RELEASES VERSION DATE NOTES WC-01 1/15/17 Initial 2017 release The rules and regulations set forth herein are intended to assist in the orderly conduct of race events and to further participant and spectator safety. This is a guide and in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others. No expressed or implied warranties of safety or fitness for a particular purpose shall be intended or result from publication or compliance with these rules. All event participants compete at their own risk. The rules and regulations presented in this Rule Book are intended to create a performance balance for entrants within each of the Trans Am classes. However, Trans Am does not guarantee the competitiveness of any listed vehicle. This Trans Am Rule Book, complete with updates from current season General Rule Bulletins (GRB’s) and Technical Rule Bulletins (TRB’s), is available on the Trans Am website. (www.gotransam.com) Published by Trans Am Race Company, LLC PO Box 560561 Miami, FL 33256-0561 Trans Am website: www.gotransam.com Office Phone: 305-259-2959 All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic or mechanical, including photo copying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Copyright 2017 i INTRODUCTION The Trans Am Championship, Presented by Pirelli is a SCCA Pro Racing, Ltd. Sanctioned Professional Racing Series. Each of the series sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing have regulations specific to that particular series and supplementary regulations are written to be in conformity with the Rule Book of that Series. The Rule Book shall be applied in a reasonable and logical manner. It shall not be given strained, or tortured interpretations. The Rule Book is a permissive document. Unless an item is specifically authorized by this Rule Book, it shall be considered forbidden. References to this online Rule Book are published on the Trans Am website as well as “General Rule Bulletins” “General Advisories” “Technical Rule Bulletins”, “Technical Advisories”, “Crew Chief Technical Notes”, “Chief Steward Briefing Notes”, “Supplementary Regulations”, and other materials as appropriate and designated by Trans Am Race Company. As of January first of each year, the Trans Am Championship, Presented by Pirelli Rule Book for that year shall supersede all versions from previous years including all General, Technical, and Participant Bulletins. The masculine pronouns ‘he,’ ‘him,’ or ‘his’ will be used generically, without actual reference to gender. The word “may”, when used, gives the option of doing something. The words “shall” and “must”, when used, require that it be done. The word “and”, when used, means that more than one listed item may be performed, used, etc. The word “or”, when used, means that one listed item may be performed, used, etc. The word combination “and/or”, when used, means that any or all of the listed items may be performed, used, etc. For automotive technical words or terms, the definition found at automotivedictionary.org will be used. For general technical words or terms, the definition found at merriam-webster.com will be used. No Glossary is presented in the Rule Book. The 2017 Trans Am Rule Book contains changes from the final 2016 rules. No color change is used to indicate these rules. Please review all of the General Rule Articles (1-11), and the Technical Rule Articles (12-17) that apply to the class in which you participate. If changes are made after the initial rule book release on 1/15/17, General Rule Bulletins (GRB's) or Technical Rule Bulletins (TRB's) will be published. Also a new rule book release will be published and posted on the gotransam.com website. All rule changes made during the season will be shown in red. Race events are conducted under this Rule Book and regulations issued for The Trans Am Championship, Presented by Pirelli unless otherwise specified. Some events may be conducted under the FIA Sporting Code. The Trans Am Race Company reserves the right to disallow any part, change/modify any specification, and/or change/modify any rule or regulation when/if it is deemed necessary at its sole discretion. The Rule Book shall not constitute an expressed or implied warranty of safety or fitness for a particular purpose. All event participants assume all risks of any nature associated with their presence at and/or participation in an SCCA Pro Racing sanctioned event, or activity. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 1 ARTICLE 1: ADMINISTRATOR AND SANCTIONING AUTHORITY ................................................................................. 1 1.1: SANCTIONING AUTHORITY .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2: AUTHORITY............................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3: KNOWLEDGE OF AND SUBMISSION TO RULES ................................................................................................ 1 1.4: FINALITY OF INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION ......................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2: SERIES OFFICIALS ....................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1: STAFF POSITIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 2 2.2: OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................... 2 2.3: CHIEF STEWARD ................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.4: OPERATING STEWARD ......................................................................................................................................... 2 2.5: DRIVER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER .................................................................................................................... 3 2.6: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ......................................................................................................................................... 3 2.7: TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR ...................................................................................................................... 3 2.8: TA2 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ................................................................................................................................. 3 2.9: TA3/TA4 TECHNICAL MANAGER .......................................................................................................................... 4 2.10: PIT LANE AND TECHNICAL OFFICIALS ............................................................................................................. 4 2.11: CHIEF REGISTRAR .............................................................................................................................................. 4 2.12: SERIES TIMEKEEPER .......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.13: PRESS OFFICER .................................................................................................................................................. 5 2.14: JUDGES ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE 3: ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS .................................................................................................................... 6 3.1: ORGANIZATION OF EVENTS ................................................................................................................................ 6 3.2: REQUIRED APPROVAL FOR EVENTS .................................................................................................................. 6 3.3: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 6 3.4: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL ................................................................................ 6 3.5: FIA LISTED EVENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 6 3.6: THE TRANS AM CHAMPIONSHIP, PRESENTED BY PIRELLI -- EVENTS .......................................................... 6 3.7: THE TRANS AM CHAMPIONSHIP, PRESENTED BY PIRELLI -- CLASSES ........................................................ 6 3.8: POSTPONEMENT, ABANDONMENT, AND/OR CANCELLATION ........................................................................ 7 3.9: COURSES ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 3.10: MEASUREMENT OF COURSES .......................................................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 4: CONDUCT OF EVENTS ...............................................................................................................................