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2023-06-01 FC USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L in FC

#34329 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 23-06 (2023-06 Fastrack)

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RM 23-07, USF2000 Van Diemen with Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0L in FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.1, add a new section and re-letter the
following sections accordingly:
"c. The USF2000 tube frame Van Diemen car powered by the Mazda MZR LF-DE 2 liter engine is added as a "spec line" car in
Formula Continental. Additional "spec line" cars are disfavored, and Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments to keep "spec
line" cars competitive with cars that meet the class formula are likewise disfavored."
In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.11, add the following:
"The only permitted engines are:
a. The Ford 2 liter single overhead camshaft "NE" series engine or the 1971-74 Pinto/Capri 2 liter single overhead camshaft

A specification table follows in the original; it is not shown here.

2023-07-01 FC Review FC Runoffs Tire Marking Rule

#34274 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 23-06 (2023-05 Fastrack)

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In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.10.h, change as follows:
"FC shall be is permitted a maximum of four (4) dry tires and four (4) wet tires for all Regional, Major, and Super Tour events;
eight (8) dry tires and eight (8) wet tires are permitted for the Runoffs. This rule shall be is effective beginning with the first (1st)
qualifying session of the event. Marked tires are not required for testing or practice. It is the competitor's responsibility to
ensure that the tires are declared, marked, and logged by Tech in advance of the tire(s) being used in a qualifying session or
race. Failure to participate on marked tires will result in a penalty.
1. Use of an undeclared tire shall automatically result in all times being disallowed in that session or finishing position in that
race.

2023-12-01 FV FV Wheel Bearing Clarification

#35150 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 23-12 (2023-12 Fastrack)

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In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.10.G, change as follows:
"Front W wheel bearings"

2024-01-01 FC Please correct omitted punctuation

#34890 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 23-10 (2023-09 Fastrack)

Summary

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In Cars and Equipment, GCR section 9.3.33.B.2, add the following:
"(Effective 1/1/2024) A red taillight meeting FIA Standard 8874-2019, Technical List No. 76, is required on all Formula (open
wheel) and Sports Racing cars."
In Appendix F. Technical Glossary, Minimum Weight, change as follows:
"Minimum Weight: – Weight specified with driver, exactly as they come off the race circuit, at the conclusion of any race or
qualifying session."
In FA Table 1, Spec Line E notes, add the following:
"Any BD series iron or alloy cylinder block and alternate crankshaft permitted."

2024-04-01 FC Four Pot Calipers

#35481 from Steve Jenks · Rule change · TB 24-04 (2024-04 Fastrack)

Summary

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In FC Table FC Charts, add the following:
In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.1.c, change as follows:
"The USF2000 tube frame Van Diemen car powered by the Mazda MZR LF-DE 2 liter engine and the F2000 Metrik ZF2 car
equipped with 4-piston calipers is are added as a "spec line" cars in Formula Continental. Additional "spec line" cars are
disfavored, and Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments to keep "spec line" cars competitive with cars that meet the class
formula are likewise disfavored."
FC Charts
Car Engine Wheel Width

A specification table follows in the original; it is not shown here.

2024-10-01 FV Disc Brakes

#36822 from Guy Bellingham · Rule change · TB 24-10 (2024-10 Fastrack)

Summary

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In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.4.D, change as follows:
"Any ferrous alloy, unvented rotor may be used, but must have a maximum diameter of 11.75 in. and a minimum thickness of
0.20 in. The otherwise smooth rotor may not be cross-drilled and may have a maximum of three pad cleaning grooves per side."

2024-11-01 FC 9.1.1.10.h. FC Tire Rule

#36533 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 24-09 (2024-09 Fastrack)

Summary

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In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.10.h, change as follows:
"(Effective 11/1/2024) FC is permitted a maximum of four (4) dry tires and four (4) wet tires for all Regional, Major, and Super
Tour events; eight (8) dry tires and eight (8) wet tires are permitted for the Runoffs. This is effective beginning with the first (1st)
qualifying session of the event. Marked tires are not required for The tire limit does not apply to testing or practice. It is the
competitor's responsibility to ensure that the tires are declared, marked, and logged by Tech immediately upon conclusion of the
first qualifying session, as provided in the event supplemental regulations, or per the instructions of the Race Director or Chief
Steward. in advance of the tire(s) being used in a qualifying session or race. Failure to participate on marked Use of tires in
excess of the number allowed will result in a penalty. Failure to participate on declared/marked/logged tires after the time

2024-11-01 FC Change FF/FC Weight with Sequential Gearbox

#36651 from Robert Wright · Rule change · TB 24-11 (2024-11 Fastrack)

Summary

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In FF, GCR section 9.1.1.B.20.A.3, change as follows:
"Cars running with a sequentially shifted gear box shall must add 25 10 lbs. to minimum weight."
In FC, GCR section 9.1.1.B.20.B.4, change as follows:
"Cars running with a sequentially shifted gear box shall must add 25 10 lbs. to minimum weight."

2025-02-01 P Correct text in engine table notes

#37606 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-02 (2025-02 Fastrack)

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In Prototype Engine Table, Spec Line B, change the notes as follows:
"Staudacher cars may run 950 lb min. wt. minimum weight with 38.5mm flat plate intake restrictor."
In Prototype Engine Table, Spec Line D, change the notes as follows:
"No restrictor required at 1150 lb min. wt. minimum weight."

2025-02-01 P Update Prototype class designation

#37653 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-02 (2025-02 Fastrack)

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In Categories and Classes, GCR section 9.1, change as follows:
"9.1.8. SPORTS RACING CATEGORY CLASSES
A Sports Racing (ASR) Regional Class
Prototype 1 (P1)"
In Homologation Requirements, GCR section 9.2.2, change as follows:
"All Formula, Sports Racing, and P1, and P2 cars must be constructed in strict accordance with the rules and regulations
contained in the current GCR unless specifically excepted."
In Non-Metallic Wheel/Chassis Construction, GCR section 9.3.37, change as follows:

2025-05-01 P Add missing punctuation marks

#38150 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-05 (2025-05 Fastrack)

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In P Engine Table, Spec Line D notes, add the following:
"No restrictor required at 1150 lbs. minimum weight."
In P Engine Table, Spec Line G notes, add the following:
"Group CN non-composite chassis with Honda K20A-FD2 may use unrestricted individual throttle bodies at 1500 lbs. minimum
weight."
In P Table 1, Beasley B2 spec line notes, add the following:
"Engine must be Mazda 12A rotary with 40.5mm venturi. Car must comply with all other Prototype requirements."
In P Table 1, P2 cars built to 2000cc auto-based specification spec line notes, add the following:

2025-08-01 P RM 25-05 - Prototype Engine Table A, 2 Cycle Restrictor Change

#38929 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-09 (2025-09 Fastrack)

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Effective 8/1/25 in Prototype Engine Table, Spec Line A, change the restrictor as follows:
"40mm 38mm Restricted Venturi Size"

2025-09-01 P 13B Rotary Engine Rules Change Request

#38856 from Jason Vinkemulder · Rule change · TB 25-09 (2025-09 Fastrack)

Summary

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Effective 9/1/25 in Prototype Engine Table, Spec Line K, change the restrictor as follows:
"40mm SIR with fuel injection or 41.5mm venturi with carburetor"

2025-09-01 P Add Radical Cup series Radical SR3 spec line to Table 1

#38916 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-09 (2025-09 Fastrack)

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Effective 9/1/25 in Prototype Table 1 (Spec Line Cars), add the following:

2025-09-01 P Clarify spec line cars language

#38943 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-09 (2025-09 Fastrack)

Summary

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Effective 9/1/25, in Prototype, GCR section 9.1.8.B.K, change as follows:
"P2 cars may compete in either the Prototype class or the P2 class but must participate in the Prototype class to the extent
necessary to qualify for an invitation to the Runoffs in Prototype. P2 cars may be modified to comply with the general Prototype
rules and Prototype Engine Table or may continue to run in P2 specification in the Prototype class as permitted in Table 1 below."
Table 1 (Spec Line Cars)

A specification table follows in the original; it is not shown here.

2026-01-01 FC F2000 MZR Spec Line Clarity/Revision Requested

#38927 from Rock Beauchamp · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

Summary

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In FC Charts table, USF2000 Tube Frame spec line, add the following to the Notes:
"Cars originally built with the Hewland LD200 4-speed H-pattern may use that transmission as an alternative to the Hewland JL-
200 5-speed sequential transmission."

2026-01-01 P Request to Continue to Allow Carbon Brakes

#39476 from Jeffrey Lederman · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

Summary

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In Prototype, GCR section 9.1.8.B.F.2, change as follows:
"Brake calipers may be ferrous or aluminum alloy. Effective 1/1/2026, carbon-carbon and carbon-ceramic brake rotors are
prohibited and rotors must be ferrous. Brake rotor material is unrestricted."

2026-01-01 FC Adjust F2000 Metrik ZF2 weight

#39612 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

Summary

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In FC Charts table, F2000 Metrik ZF2 spec line, change the Weight as follows:
"1240 1220"