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2020 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS of the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP Sanctioned by INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION One Daytona Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (O) +1 (386) 310-6500 (F) +1 (386) 310-6695 www.imsa.com Revision Date: 03.05.20 2020 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP FOREWORD For all Members, the IMSA RULES of the International Motor Sports Association establish the foundation for the organization and conduct of all IMSA Sanctioned Events. The IMSA RULES take effect immediately upon publication. The purpose of the RULES is to: (i) promote safety, the sport of automobile Competition and IMSA, (ii) enhance Competition, (iii) ensure the quality, fairness and integrity of the IMSA programs and operations and (iv) achieve prompt finality in the Competition results (“Purpose”). ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THESE IMSA RULES CAREFULLY. The IMSA RULES consist of following three (3) sections and the Event Supplementary Regulations (SR): • The IMSA Sporting Regulations (ISR), which concern Competitor and Event procedures, as well as guidelines for the safe and uniform operation of the sport. The ISR may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Competition Bulletin, amending the ISR. • The Series Supplementary Regulations (SSR) that provides Series-specific information about each IMSA Series. The SSR is integrated into the ISR and are designated with “(SSR)” next to the Paragraph title. The SSR may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Competition Bulletin, amending the SSR. • The Technical Regulations, which outline the rules and regulations for the specific cars and equipment. The Technical Regulations may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Technical Bulletin, amending the Technical Regulations. Any portion of the RULES may be modified though Bulletins (Competition Bulletins and Technical Bulletins, respectively) and takes force when published. Once published, the Bulletin shall take precedence over the applicable portion of the RULES. Additionally, the RULES may be modified for an Event by the Race Director through the mandatory briefing instructions. HOW TO READ THE RULES 1) The ISR apply to all IMSA Series, unless specifically stated otherwise. 2) The SSR is specific to each Series. Where the ISR and SSR conflict, the SSR shall govern. 3) The Technical Regulations are specific to particular categories, classes and types of race cars in a Series. Where the Technical Regulations conflict with the ISR or the SSR, the Technical Regulations shall govern. The SR is specific to an Event and published in conjunction with the Event schedule. Where SR conflicts with the ISR, SSR, and/or Technical Regulations, the SR shall govern. 2 2020 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP PREFACE To enhance the safety of Members, Competitors and spectators at IMSA Sanctioned Events and to provide for the orderly conduct of Events, IMSA requires adherence to the IMSA RULES. All Members agree to comply with these IMSA RULES, as they may be amended from time to time, which RULES, as interpreted by IMSA, govern the conduct and organization of all IMSA Sanctioned Events. The 2020 IMSA RULES supersede all previous editions of the IMSA RULES as well as all amendments thereto, and shall remain in force and effect except as provided herein, until superseded by publication of the next edition of the IMSA RULES. It is ultimately the obligation of each Member to ensure that their conduct and equipment comply with all applicable IMSA RULES, as they may be amended from time to time. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM THE PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH, THESE RULES. The RULES are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to Members, Competitors, spectators or others. This is an important document. All Members must read these RULES before participating in an Event. Please contact the appropriate department head at IMSA if you have any questions in relation to these RULES. It is the responsibility of the Member to read, understand and comply with the RULES. Failure to do so provides no relief from the RULES. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP MASTHEAD John Bishop* / Bill France Sr.* Founders of IMSA Dr. Don Panoz* Legacy Vice Chairman Jim France Chairman Lesa Kennedy Director Ed Bennett Chief Executive Officer John Doonan President Tracey Lesetar-Smith General Counsel Simon Hodgson Vice President, Competition David Pettit Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Operations Brandon Huddleston Vice President, Partnership Marketing and Business Development *Deceased 3 2020 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 4 ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 2 – INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP & CREDENTIALS .................................................................. 11 ARTICLE 4 – ENTRIES........................................................................................................... 18 ARTICLE 5 – INSURANCE, INJURIES & RESPONSIBILITY .............................................. 21 ARTICLE 6 – MEDIA RELEASES .......................................................................................... 22 ARTICLE 7 – IMSA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY ............................................................. 23 ARTICLE 8 – IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP .............................. 34 ARTICLE 9 – EVENT & SR .................................................................................................... 35 ARTICLE 10 – ADVERTISING, IDENTIFICATION & BRANDING ..................................... 38 ARTICLE 11 – SPORTING CHECKS ..................................................................................... 38 ARTICLE 12 – DRIVE-TIME, POINT DISTRIBUTION & CHAMPIONSHIPS ..................... 40 ARTICLE 13 – TEAM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATIONS ............................................... 44 ARTICLE 14 – RADIOS .......................................................................................................... 46 ARTICLE 15 – BROADCAST EQUIPMENT & BROADCASTERS ....................................... 47 ARTICLE 16 – PRIVATE IN-CAR-CAMERAS ...................................................................... 48 ARTICLE 17 – AERIAL DEVICES ......................................................................................... 48 ARTICLE 18 – OFFICIALS ..................................................................................................... 48 ARTICLE 19 – EVENT LOGISTICS ....................................................................................... 52 ARTICLE 20 – PADDOCK & PIT - EQUIPMENT & ACTIVITY ........................................... 52 ARTICLE 21 – DRIVER & CREW SAFETY EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS ........................... 59 ARTICLE 22 – GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 60 ARTICLE 23 – CARS ELIGIBLE ............................................................................................ 64 ARTICLE 24 – SAFETY CHECKS, SCRUTINEERING & TECHNICAL INSPECTION ....... 65 ARTICLE 25 – TIMING & SCORING ..................................................................................... 66 ARTICLE 26 – RACETRACK / TRACK WALK ..................................................................... 67 ARTICLE 27 – FLAG SIGNALS ............................................................................................. 68 ARTICLE 28 – TESTING ........................................................................................................ 70 ARTICLE 29 – OFFICIAL SESSIONS & REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 73 ARTICLE 30 – ON-TRACK PROTOCOL & CONDUCT ........................................................ 74 ARTICLE 31 – DRIVER DISCIPLINE .................................................................................... 75 4 2020 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP ARTICLE 32 – PIT ENTRY / EXIT & SPEED LIMIT ............................................................. 76 ARTICLE 33 – PIT LANE PROTOCOL .................................................................................. 76 ARTICLE 34 – PERSONNEL IN THE PIT LANE ................................................................... 79 ARTICLE 35 – PIT STOP SERVICE & REPAIRS................................................................... 80 ARTICLE 36 – WHEEL/ TIRE CHANGES ............................................................................. 81 ARTICLE 37 – REFUELING ................................................................................................... 82 ARTICLE 38 – DRIVER CHANGES IN RACE ....................................................................... 87 ARTICLE 39 – QUALIFICATIONS & STARTING POSITIONS ............................................ 87 ARTICLE 40 – OFFICIAL QUALIFYING .............................................................................