The stock roll cage is woefully inadequate in many offroad rollover situations, but can be heavily reinforcedreconstucted to be safe if done right. A roll cage is overkill and will just put us back in the same situation of turning people away because the cost is prohibitive. Rallycross cars and rules sports car club of america. Import race cages classic cars street cars offroad 4x4s fj40 cage brush guards roll bars bumpers pace cars scca cages stock cars nhra cages mandrel bending sunsafety glasses truck tops great links email for info.
The general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to assist in the orderly. With the free adobe reader software, users on any computing platform can navigate, scale, zoomin, and print. Sound like something that you might want to try, here you are. The 2020 dirtfish scca rallycross national championship event is scheduled to be held august. Appendix c roll bars appendix c solo roll bar standards. Log books for cars that do not meet the standards for an scca class will be issued under the regional category of bracket improved touring bit. See ppihc 2018 rule book, effective 1 november 2017, section 126. This comfortable size meets construction codes in most areas and is very inexpensive. The scca reserves the right to revise these rules, to issue supplements to them, and publish special rules at any time at its sole discretion. Since the scca is no longer making the rule book available in printed form, this is the way to get it. A poorly built, improperly mounted, or badly engineered rollcage will keep. This section contains the wide range of fia sporting and technical regulations in an easily downloadable format. Engine must be naturally aspirated and no more than 4 cylinders or 2 rotors.
Scca rallycross is a test of driving skill on a temporary unpaved competition course marked by cones. For more details, please read the updated 2018 scca rallycross rules book. The gcr, which is amended on a monthly basis by fastrack updates, can be found on the web at. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. They are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others. All fueling must be done from handheld dot, scca, or fiaapproved. Main question i have is what are the wall requirements on mild steel vs chromoly cages. Convertibles with a factory hardtop or roll cage and metal roof. Please visit the ridgecrest section for more information. Interior trim may be modified to the extent necessary to facilitate proper roll cage installation. The nationwide rallycross program is guided by a volunteer group called the rallycross board of directors, and they are charged with overseeing safety, rule book inputs and updates, and many other facets of improving and promoting the program. To that end, the technical staff of club racing may or may not accept alternate construction standards from any source that significantly vary from scca standards of protection.
Im assuming you mean rallycross, since stage rally is a bit more complex and expensive to get into. Rallycross differs from stage rally that many have seen on television. There are no jumps or ditches, and roll cages are not required. Constructors class place the class on hold and pull the rules from the rule book. The basic purpose of the roll bar is to protect the driver in case the vehicle rolls over. The scca rule book allows for the replacement of most maintenance items, including clutches and brake pads.
Courses are laid out with pylons cones and typically are 3090 seconds in time. Sprints are a lowstress environment to build a relationship between driver. Rallycross kansas region sports car club of america. Gcr 3 the general competition rules of the sports car club of america are intended to assist in the orderly conduct. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. Calclub rallyx events at glen helen are sanctioned by the scca. The roll cage must not unduly impede the entry or exit of the driver and codriver. The full scca rallycross rulebook is online in adobe acrobat. A roll bar meeting the requirements of appendix c, or a roll cage meeting the requirements of section 18 of the general competition rules gcr, is required in all a, b, c, and f modified vehicles, and in open cars in prepared category, and in d modified and e modified. It is the ohio valley regions ovr of the scca to satisfy a drivers need for speed through organizing a culture of motorsport enthusiasts with high intensity racing, precision driving, and vehicle control learning experiences in a safe and legal manner.
Click on the scca rallycross rules link below for the complete rules. Glen helen rallycross supplemental rules calclub rallyx. No express or implied warranties of safety or fitness for a partic. Scca has made several changes to the stock classes so be sure to look at the rules book. These regulations are detailed in the motorsport uk yearbook, commonly known as the blue book. The address of scca can be found in the front of this rule book. The sports car club of america has finalized the 2020 tire rack scca time trials national tour powered by hagerty calendar, confirming that the march 2829 opening round falken tire west coast season kickoff will be held at. Below is a summary of proposed 2016 rule changes submitted for member comment. Thinking of doing a cage in the stealth to be eligible for future rally trial events maybe stage down the road and whatnot. Scca and sportscar shall be consistent throughout this rulebook.
Car must have approved log book scca, nasa, rally america, ara, cars roll cage with proper padding. Please read your proof carefully for spelling, grammar and layout. Restructure the current rule book to put key event operations and vehicle classification sections in the front portion of the rules and move the administrative sections to the back. Rules for car graphics and series points for championships that nasa rally sport participates in can be found on the web site of that championship. Its not rallying like you might see on tv, but it is a great way to learn to handle your car on loose terrain and enjoy the thrill of competing offroad.
A scca rallycross must be run on a large open piece of ground free of hazardous debris such as large rocks and trees. Yes, your codriver will be responsible for aiding with navigation, just like stage rally. Below are several links to scca rules, along with susquehanna regions rallycross supplemental rules and details regarding points structure for the region. Rallycross rules for the northwest rally associations 2019 rallycross series. Speeds dont see higher than highway speeds and going higher than 2nd gear is a rarity. Scca rallycross events are planned months in advance. If you build a cage outside of any sanctioning body specification and if you are involved in a collision and there are injuries to other persons inside your car that could present some litigation issues. Motorsport uk regulations are designed to ensure safety and fair play across fourwheel uk motorsport. The scca sports car club of america rule book will specify how to build a safe and legal cage. Rallycross novice guide sports car club of america. If you would like a copy of the printed gcr, it is available on amazon. I am more concerned about the rule that was snuck in requiring oem rear windows in a hard top. This allows anyone around the globe to follow an ara rally as it develops. The 2020 general competition rules online are made available by scca road racing as a courtesy to our entrants, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the technical regulations governing scca road racing.
Feb 12, 2020 stock cars are divided into front, rear and allwheeldrive classes. Similar to the sccas stockclass autocross rules, its also legal to upgrade items like filters, shock absorbers and catback exhaust systems. Windshield may be replaced with lexan or equivalent with addition of a full roll cage built to scca improved touring. Effective january 1, 2016, the following scca rallycross rules rxr supersedes previous editions of the scca rallycross rules. For full classing details, check out the full scca rallycross rulebook. The atlanta region scca is consolidating its social media accounts to a single source for each platform.
This rule book is published annually and each aspect of a solo event from safety, procedure, and classing is covered so it is used by both officials and competitors building and maintaining the scca solo rules involves member requests and input. It will take some more work to figure out how they will be inspected at an event. Rules updated through tb 1702 sports car club of america, inc. It is strongly recommended that roll bars not be constructed of erw due to quality and strength concerns. The stock classes allow competitors to use a cat back exhaust, and aftermarket air filter elements, brake pads, clutch disc, wheels stock diameter and width, shocks, front sway bar, lights, roll cage, skid plate and latches. These events test a drivers offroad driving abilities and present a different set of challenges from other programs, with the one common string being car control. All roll cage tubing must be padded with highdensity rollbar padding wherever a driver may contact the tubehead, knees, elbows, etc. So the main question is how far you want to modify your car and what classes your local region runs. All regulations proposed by the specialist committees come before the rules committee for debate and ratification. Whenever possible, the roll cage hoop should start from the. All events sanctioned by the scca shall be insured for. Racing in central florida region cfr is conducted in accordance with the sports car club of america s rule book known as the general competition rules gcr. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means. The california rally series, formed in 1975, has three types of regionallevel championships based on events in or near california.
To meet the roll cage requirements it will need to go through some sort of scrutineer or by approved for which ever set or rules it is constructed to either scca, fia, etc that is deemed acceptable. While we try our best to go over the basics it is your responsibility as a driver to know them. Autocross is a ton of fun, but there have to be some rules, so check out the scca rule book and susquehanna regions supplemental rules for 2016. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. Scca rallycross is the official communications entity of the sports car club of america rallycross program. The american rally association national partners with eztrak to place location tracking and live timing equipment in all ara competitor and course vehicles.
One of the fias key objectives is to encourage and implement the adoption of common regulations for all forms of motor sports and series across the world. All cars shall be equipped with a master switch easily accessible from outside the car. A roll cage meeting or exceeding the current scca gcr requirements for showroom stockimproved touring roll cages per appendix i. There was discussion on the 2016 rallycross rules that should be brought forward to this forum to continue those discussions. The sports car club of america scca sanctions both national and divisional level rallycrosses culminating in its annual rallycross national championship event.
Jumps, walls, trees and other obstacles are prohibited, as this is a. The basic purpose of the roll bar is to protect the driver in case the vehicle. If you have questions about rallycross, this is for you. Events are run under the scca rallycross rules as well as regional rules mentioned below. The basic purpose of the roll cage is to protect the driver if the car. Race vehicles, except prewar, must be equipped with roll bars or roll cages sufficient in structure and height to protect the driver in the event of a rollover. Clearly advise of any changes required via email or fax. The scca rulebook, like the operations book of the transcontinental railroads. Fj40 cage brush guards roll bars bumpers pace cars scca cages stock cars nhra cages mandrel bending sunsafety glasses truck tops great links email for info.
This would make it easier for readers to access information about rallycross events and vehicle preparation allowances. As far as scca rallycross, you can make the following interior modifications. Events can require a higher level of protection in. Authors corrections may attract additional charges above and beyond the quoted price. These events are held under the scca rallyx rules and the following supplemental regulations. However before they reach the committee, regulations are usually subject to a. Questions concerning rallycross rules clarifications may be made to. Oct 17, 2009 im assuming you mean rallycross, since stage rally is a bit more complex and expensive to get into. Drivers navigate a course designated with cones on a nonpaved surface. The scca national solo rules are a membergenerated ruleset built and refined throughout the past 45 years. Similar to the scca s stockclass autocross rules, its also legal to upgrade items like filters, shock absorbers and catback exhaust systems. A cage meeting the approval of a sanctioning body may be accepted with approval from the race director. Fd rulebook 2020 formula drift pro technical rules and regulations us 3. A scca rallycross is a test of driving skill on a temporary unpaved.
Some glen helen rallycross events count towards the california rally series rally cross points. Scca rallycross enjoys the quality structure of a sound event with very low entry fees and safety requirements to ensure that you have fun, and not break the bank. Stock cars are divided into front, rear and allwheeldrive classes. Feb 05, 2019 a nonoem hardtop of a type substantially similar to the shape, design, construction, and weight of the oem hardtop may be used if the vehicle is equipped with an approved a roll bar built to current scca time trials specifications or better or a roll cage built to current scca improved touring specifications or better. Its a fun, accessible way to enjoy performance rally driving techniques in a lowrisk. A roll cage with a log book scca, rally america, american rally association or nasa is required. The top of the roll bar must be above the top of the drivers helmet when the. I would also be hesitant to put a roll cage in a street car just to rallycross it.
The 2020 scca rallycross rules are available online by the scca to our members, entrants, volunteers, and anyone interested in learning more about the regulations governing scca rallycross competition the 2020 scca rallycross rules are available in adobe acrobat format. Effective january 1, 2020, the following scca rallycross rules rxr. The scca reserves the right to revise these rules, to. Anyone prepped for rally or rallycross page 6 dsmtuners. The washington dc region of scca holds rallycross events throughout the midatlantic region. Take autocross, move it to a field, and you have rallycross. We do not require a roll cage, race seat, fire suit, or other expensive safety device but anything to increase your safety is encouraged. They make sure safety comes first, everyone has fun, and competition is fair.
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