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NASA Rally Sport would like to thank the Canadian Association of RallySport and Motorsports New Zealand for the use of their regulations as a source for this regulatory document. 2 3 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS FOR CARS................................6 3.1 Vehicle Class Rules Overview..................................................6 3.2 Vehicle Class - Open AWD Heavy and Light............................7 3.2.1 Definition.............................................................................7 3.2.2 Engine Displacement..........................................................7 3.2.3 Authorized Modifications.....................................................7 3.2.4 Weight.................................................................................8 3.2.5 Electronic Controls..............................................................8 3.2.6 Sequential Transmissions...................................................9 3.3 Vehicle Class - Open 2WD Heavy and Light.............................9 3.3.1 Definition.............................................................................9 3.3.2 Engine Limitation.................................................................9 3.3.3 Authorized Modifications...................................................10 3.4 Vehicle Class – Super Open / Exhibition................................10 3.5 Vehicle Class - Stock Heavy, Medium, and Light....................10 3.5.1 Definition...........................................................................11 3.5.2 Engine Limitations.............................................................11 3.5.3 Original equipment............................................................11 3.5.4 Additional Specifications for Stock Heavy.........................12 3.5.4.1 Wheels.........................................................................12 3.5.4.2 Brakes.........................................................................12 3.5.4.3 Minimum weight...........................................................12 3.5.5 Normal work and repair.....................................................12 3.5.6 Authorized Modifications for Stock Classes......................12 3.6 Vehicle Class - Group N..........................................................18 3.6.1 Homologation....................................................................18 3.6.2 Safety Regulations for Homologated Group N4................18 3.7 Roll Cage / Rollover Protection...............................................19 3.8 Seats......................................................................................19 3.9 Safety Harness.......................................................................19 3.9.1 Condition...........................................................................19 3.9.2 Placement.........................................................................19 3.9.3 Safety Wiring.....................................................................19 3.9.4 Hardware...........................................................................20 3.9.5 Anchorage - Lap Belts.......................................................20 3.9.6 Anchorage - Crotch Belt(s)................................................20 3.9.7 Anchorage - Shoulder Belts..............................................20 3.9.7.1 Shoulder Belts Reinforcement Bar...............................20 3.9.7.2 Shoulder Belt Reinforcement Bar Attachment.............20 3.9.8 Shoulder Belt Placement...................................................20 3.9.9 New Anchorage Reinforcement.........................................20 3.9.10 Principles of Mounting to the Chassis/Monocoque..........21 3.9.10.1 General Mounting System.........................................21 3.9.10.2 Shoulder Strap Mounting...........................................21 3.9.10.3 Crotch Strap Mounting...............................................21 3.9.11 Manufacturer Instructions................................................21 3 3.9.12 Vehicle Eligibility..............................................................21 3.9.12.1 Vehicle Registration...................................................21 3.9.12.2 Street Legality............................................................21 3.9.12.3 General Construction.................................................21 3.9.13 Vehicle Preparation Regulations.....................................21 3.9.14 Vehicles Prepared to Technical Regulations of Other Sanctioning Bodies......................................................................21 3.9.14.1 Documentation...........................................................22 3.9.14.2 Rally America............................................................22 3.9.14.3 Canadian Association of Rally Sport (CARS)............22 3.9.14.4 Federation Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA)........22 3.9.14.5 Federación de Automovilismo Deportivo (FAMD)......22 3.9.14.6 SCORE International.................................................22 3.10 Wheels..................................................................................22 3.11 Tires......................................................................................23 3.11.1 Additional Tire Rules For Tarmac Events.........................23 3.11.2 Additional Tire Rules for Snow/Ice Events.......................23 3.12 Turbocharger/Supercharger Restrictors................................23 3.12.1 Restrictor Sizes...............................................................23 3.12.2 Restrictor Specifications..................................................24 3.13 Fire Extinguishers.................................................................25 3.13.1 Number...........................................................................25 3.13.2 Extinguishers...................................................................25 3.13.3 Maintenance....................................................................25 3.14 First Aid Kit............................................................................25 3.15 Safety Triangles....................................................................25 3.16 Batteries................................................................................26 3.16.1 Mounting.........................................................................26 3.16.2 Housing...........................................................................26 3.16.3 Mounting within Passenger Compartment.......................26 3.17 General Circuit Breaker........................................................26 3.17.1 Recommended Use.........................................................26 3.17.2 Location...........................................................................26 3.17.3 Labeling...........................................................................26 3.17.4 Road Worthiness Items...................................................26 3.18 Windows...............................................................................26 3.19 Window Winders...................................................................27 3.19.1 Use During Events..........................................................27 3.20 Window Nets.........................................................................27 3.21 Window Films.......................................................................27 3.22 Window Replacement...........................................................27 3.23 Lights....................................................................................27 3.24 Exhaust System....................................................................28 3.25 Fuel Tanks, Lines and Pumps...............................................28 3.25.1 Fuel Tank Bulkhead.........................................................28 3.25.2 Approved Fuel Cells........................................................28 4 3.25.3 Supplemental Fuel Tanks................................................29 3.25.4 Rerouting of Lines...........................................................29 3.25.5 Fuel Pump.......................................................................29 3.25.6 Secondary Fuel Pumps...................................................29 3.25.7 Fuel Pump Bulkhead.......................................................29 3.26 Towing Eyes..........................................................................30 3.27 Loose Articles.......................................................................30