2021 REGULATIONS PREFACE INDYCAR is the preeminent sanctioning body of open wheel racing in North America and functions with the purpose to promote the sport of automobile racing. As such, INDYCAR develops safety and competition regulations which are set forth in this book as it applies to the Indy Lights Series. The Rules apply to the Indy Lights Series Events. All INDYCAR Members, as well as any other person participating or involved in any way in the INDYCAR Series and/or with Andersen Promotions shall be bound to these Rules. Each Member has been provided with or has been given access to a copy of the Rules, is deemed to have a full awareness and understanding of the Rules and has agreed to abide by and be personally responsible for compliance with the Rules. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Series offices c/o Andersen Promotions, 10101 US Highway 41 North, Palmetto, Florida 34221, (941) 845-2500. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL 6 1.1. GOVERNANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK, LIABILITY RELEASE, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND INDEMNITY .............................................. 7 1.3. CONDUCT IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................................................................. 7 1.4. LITIGATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5. SECURITY............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.6. DATA SHARING POLICY ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 2. MEMBERSHIP 9 2.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2. APPLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3. CATEGORIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 2.4. AGE. ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.5. PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FITNESS ................................................................................................................... 10 2.6. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND TREATMENT ................................................................................................................ 10 2.7. DETERMINATION OF FITNESS.......................................................................................................................................... 10 2.8. WAIVER OF CLAIMS ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.9. PENALTIES........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.10. VIOLATION OF LAWS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 2.11. MEDICAL RECORDS......................................................................................................................................................... 11 2.12. EVENT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 2.13. MEMBERSHIPS, LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS ............................................................................................................ 11 3. SANCTIONS 12 3.1. PROMOTION OF RACES ................................................................................................................................................... 12 3.2. EVENT PROMOTER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................ 12 4. ENTRANT/DRIVERS 13 4.1. GENERAL - ENTRANT LICENSING/DRIVER LICENSING ................................................................................................. 13 4.2. ENTRANT LICENSE ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 4.3. DRIVER ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 5. ENTRIES 15 5.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 5.2. ENTRANT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 5.3. CAR ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 5.4. SPOTTERS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16 5.5. FEES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 5.6. DEADLINE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16 5.7. RE-OPENING OF ENTRIES ................................................................................................................................................. 16 5.8. FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE ................................................................................................................................................. 16 6. TESTING 17 6.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 6.2. ENTRANT TEST ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 6.3. OPEN TEST .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 6.4. MANUFACTURER TEST ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 6.5. OFF-SEASON TESTING/UNRESTRICTED TESTING ......................................................................................................... 17 6.6. IN-SEASON TESTING/RESTRICTED TESTING .................................................................................................................. 17 6.7. NOT APPLICABLE ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 6.8. ADDITIONAL TESTING RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 17 2 6.9. RIG TESTING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 6.10. WIND TUNNEL TESTING ................................................................................................................................................. 18 6.11. SIMULATORS .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 6.12. NEW ENTRANTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 18 6.13. INDY PRO 2000/USF2000 DRIVERS ................................................................................................................................ 18 6.14. ROOKIE OVAL TESTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 6.15. APPROVED VENUES / BLACKOUT PERIOD ................................................................................................................... 18 7. TRACK PROCEDURES 20 7.1. ON-TRACK CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................................................