GTL at Road America

2021-01-01 GTL Please Add GTL Nissan 1.8L Engine MRA8DE

#29805 from Peter Zekert · Rule change · TB 21-01 (2021-01 Fastrack)

In GT Engines, classify the MRA8DE as follows:
GT Engines -
Engine
Family
Engine Type Bore x

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

2021-01-01 GTL Increase 13b SIR size

#29867 from Grand Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 21-01 (2021-01 Fastrack)

In GTL, Spec Lines, Engines - MAZDA 13B, change as follows:
Fuel Induction: "26 28mm SIR"
Notes: "May use a 27mm SIR plus 175lbs."

2021-02-01 GTL Request LP HP Fiat X1/9 & Bertone 1500 to GTL

#30058 from Larry Svaton · Rule change · TB 21-02 (2021-02 Fastrack)

In GTL, classify FIAT X-1/9 Bertone, as follows:
GT Engines – FIAT X-1/9 Bertone
Engine
Family
Engine Type Bore x
Stroke
(mm)
Disp.

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

2021-03-01 GTL Request for Help for Mazda 12A

#29754 from Michael Lewis · Rule change · TB 21-01 (2021-01 Fastrack)

In GTL Engines - MAZDA, Spec Lines, 12A, change as follows effective 3/1/2021:
Fuel Induction: "27 29mm SIR"
Weight: "1950 2000"
Notes: "May use a 28mm SIR plus 175lbs."

2021-07-01 GTL Request clarification for the Honda B18a,bVS B18c

#30482 from Joe Harlan · Rule change · TB 21-07 (2021-07 Fastrack)

In GTL Engines - HONDA, change Split B18 as follows:
GT Engines - HONDA
Engine Type Bore x
Stroke
(mm)
Disp.
(CC)
Head Type Valves / Cyl. Fuel Induction Weight (lbs) Notes

2021-07-01 GTL Request to Allow Hood Bulge on Nissan B13 Sentra

#30504 from Jameson Savage · Rule change · TB 21-07 (2021-07 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, Sentra (B13), add to Notes as follows:
"May have hood bulge (Max. of 1.5”H x 10.0” L x 6.0 W)"

2021-07-01 GTL Request BMW E21 Classing

#30582 from Jacob Lueder · Rule change · TB 21-07 (2021-07 Fastrack)

In GT Cars - BMW, add the following:
GT Cars - BMW
Model Years Body Style Drive-
line
Wheel-
base (in)

2021-08-01 GTL Request to Update GTA Obsolete Part Numbers

#30615 from Butch Kummer · Rule change · TB 21-08 (2021-08 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.2.G.16., change as follows:
"0-80541-1 0-80541-2"
In GCR, Section 9.1.2.G., Appendix Z 5.a. change as follows:
"0-80541-1 0-80541-2"
In GCR, TA2 Appendix B.3.4, change as follows:
"#6010 6014X"

2021-10-01 GTL Request car classification

#31032 from Bryan Scheible · Rule change · TB 21-10 (2021-10 Fastrack)

In GT3 Engines - VOLKSWAGEN, classify Fun Cup Beetle EVO3 as follows:
GT3 Engines - VOLKSWAGON

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

2022-03-01 GTL Request to Classify Ginetta G40 in GTL

#31599 from Richard Gray · Rule change · TB 22-03 (2022-03 Fastrack)

In GT Cars - Ginetta G40 as follows:
GTL Cars - GINETTA
Model Years Body Style Drive-
line
Wheel-
base (in)
Notes
Ginetta G40 2002-

2022-09-01 GTL Tail lights on all GT category race cars.

#32799 from John Mills · Rule change · TB 22-09 (2022-09 Fastrack)

In GT, GCR Section 9.1.2.F.7.a.6:
"Glass and/or plastic headlights, front parking lights, front signal lights, lenses, and bulbs shall be removed. Headlight openings
shall be covered with a wire mesh screen or panel having the same contour as the original lens, mounted so that the headlight
bezel/rim remains in place, maintaining the standard appearance of the Production automobile. Side marker light assemblies
shall be removed and the resulting openings covered with a plate whose dimensions do not exceed those of the original parts;
side marker lights that are an integral part of the taillight assembly cannot be removed. Other lighting parts and operating
mechanisms may be removed. In the case of pop-up headlights, the entire assembly may be removed and the opening covered
with a screen or plate (as above, without the headlight bezel/rim requirement) which provides a stock appearance. It is not

2022-11-01 GTL Engine Request

#33064 from Isaac Preston · Rule change · TB 22-11 (2022-11 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, Engines - TOYOTA, add as follows:

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

2022-12-01 GTL Fiat HP Limited Prep X1/9 Weight in GTL

#33297 from Larry Svaton · Rule change · TB 22-12 (2022-12 Fastrack)

In Gt Light Engines Spec Lines, 1500 Limited Prep (Engine & Chassis), change weight as follows:
"2000 → 1835"

2022-12-01 GTL GT2 (TA2)/GTA Part Number Update

#33315 from Butch Kummer · Rule change · TB 22-12 (2022-12 Fastrack)

In GCR Appendix L-TA2 rules, Addendum A, change A.2. as follows:
"The throttle body must be either a GM 90mm, electronic, part #1257 → 0790, or Edelbrock 90mm, mechanical, part 33869 or
#3870."
In GTA, GCR Section 9.1.2.G.3., change as follows:
"The throttle body must be either a GM 90mm, electronic, part #1257 → 0790, or Edelbrock 90mm, mechanical, part 33869 or
#3870."

2022-12-01 GTL Request to add Ford Festiva to GTL

#33335 from Jason Martin · Rule change · TB 22-12 (2022-12 Fastrack)

In GT Cars - GT Light Spec Lines, add Ford Festiva as follows:
GT Cars – GT Lite
Model Years Body Style Drive-
line
Wheel-
base (in)
Notes
Ford Festiva 1988-1993 3 Dr.

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

2023-01-01 GTL Toyota 4A-F and 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 16V Engine Request

#33415 from Scott Schick · Rule change · TB 23-01 (2023-01 Fastrack)

In GT2 Spec Lines, Engines - Toyota, add the following Spec Line:
Engines - TOYOTA
Engine
Family
Engine Type Bore x

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

2023-02-01 GTL Toyota 4Y Engine Classification Request

#33562 from Scott Schick · Rule change · TB 23-02 (2023-02 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, Engines - Toyota, add to Notes as follows:
3K: "May use 4Y block only"
4K: "May use 4Y block only"
5K: "May use 4Y block only"

2023-05-01 GTL Please classify Fields Cardinal V8

#33784 from James Rogersn · Rule change · TB 23-05 (2023-05 Fastrack)

In GT Spec Lines, GT1 Cars - Fields Cardinal, classify Fields Cardinal V8 as follows:
GT1 Cars – Fields Cardinal
Model Years Body Style Drive-
line
Wheel-
base (in)
Notes
Fields Cardinal V8 2023 2 Dr. RWD 92.0 Roll Cage MUST be modified to comply with

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

2023-11-01 GTL Weight for Nissan Sentra/200SX A 1400's

#34918 from Wilson Wright Jr · Rule change · TB 23-11 (2023-11 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, GTL Engines - NISSAN, Engine Family A14, change weight as follows:
"1850 1800"

2023-12-01 GTL Errors in GTCS Headings and Use of the Terms Category and ClassChange existing GTL and GTA Rules

#34453 from David Gomberg · Rule change · TB 23-12 (2023-12 Fastrack)

from the current (or before) Table of Contents (TOC), to what is shown in the after TOC.
GTL spec lines will now be contiguous with GT2 and 3 spec lines.
GTA category and spec lines will be moved and renumbered behind GTL. GTA Section will not change but page numbers will, (as
shown in Red italics).
9.1.2.F. GT-2, 3, LITE Category Specifications 314
GT2 Cars 327
GT2/ST 341
GT3 Cars 348

2023-12-01 GTL Small Engines in GT Lite

#34842 from Peter Zekert · Rule change · TB 23-12 (2023-09 Fastrack)

In GCR, GTL Cars, create new sub chart as follows:
In GTL change weights for unrestricted engines under 1399cc as follows:
Alfa Romeo 1130cc 1605 1565
1290cc 1605 1565
1357cc 1605 1565
AMC/Renault 1289cc 1660 1619
Triumph Spitfire 1147cc 1530 1492
mini 1275cc 1570 1531

2023-12-01 GTL Request to Classify Honda Fit body in GTL

#35020 from Peter Zekert · Rule change · TB 23-12 (2023-09 Fastrack)

In GTL Honda Cars, classify Honda Fit as follows:
GTL HONDA Cars -
Model Years Body Style Drive-line Wheel-base (in) Notes
FIT 2009-13 2 Dr. FWD 99.0 Alternate wheel bases
94.0”
97.0”

2024-01-01 GTL Rotary Engine 12A Rotor Housings

#35131 from Tony Rivera · Rule change · TB 24-01 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GT3 Engines - Mazda Spec Lines, add to Notes as follows:
12A Street Port: "Contact National Office for specific details of various allowable port configurations. May machine and use 13B
housing to O.E. 12A spec’s."
12A Bridge Port: "Optional choke size 42mm @2010lbs. May machine and use 13B housing to O.E. 12A spec’s."
12A Peripheral Port @ 2150lbs: "May machine and use 13B housing to O.E. 12A spec’s."
12A Peripheral Port @ 2300lbs: "Disenfranchised GT2* May machine and use 13B housing to O.E. 12A spec’s."

2024-01-01 GTL Request to Include Toyota GR86 in GTL

#35198 from Erik Madsen Madsen · Rule change · TB 24-01 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GTL Cars - TOYOTA Spec Lines, classify DR86 as follows:
GTL Cars - TOYOTA
Model Years Body Style Drive-line Wheel-base (in) Notes
DR86 2021-2024 2 DR RWD 101.3

2024-01-01 GTL Errors and Omissions, GTL engines & Cars

#35226 from Peter Zekert · Rule change · TB 24-01 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GTL Cars - BMC thru Rover Group Spec Lines, BMW Mini, change Years as follows:
"2002-2013"

2024-02-01 GTL Rear Blade Spoiler Clarification

#35261 from Butch Kummer · Rule change · TB 24-02 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GCR Section 9.1.2.G (GTA Category Specifications), change as follows:
“9.1.2.G.III.I
The single-plane rear spoiler must be mounted at an angel angle from 50 to 75 degrees (perpendicular to the ground
being 90 degrees) and may not extend beyond the rear bumper when viewed from directly above the rear
bumper. Spoilers must be a minimum of .063 aluminum or Lexan and may vary in overall height to match the contours
of the bodywork. The rear spoiler dimensions shall not exceed 59.0 inches wide by 5.0 inches in height, (measured on
the material surface) , or 295.0 square inches total surface area. Braces to prevent spoiler deflection are allowed, but
may serve no other purpose.”

2024-02-01 GTL GT Direct Injection allowance and rules

#35437 from Grand Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 24-02 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.2.F.7.5.E. change as follows:
“Direct Injection is not permitted only if it came OE and must be installed using only OE high pressure pump(s), hard and
soft hoses and injectors.”

2024-02-01 GTL GT2/3 remove Direction Injection not allowed in Spec line notes

#35439 from Grand Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 24-02 (2024-02 Fastrack)

In GT2/3 modify Spec Line notes as follows:
GT2:
Nissan: “Direct Injection not permitted, may be used per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E.”
GT3:
Mazda: “Direct Injection not permitted, may be used per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E.”
Mitsubishi 4G93: “Direct Injection not permitted, may be used per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E. ”
Nissan QR25DE/DD 1988cc: “Direct Injection not permitted, may be used per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E.”
Nissan QE25DE/DD 2489cc: “Direct Injection not permitted, may be used per 9.1.2.F.7.5.E.”

2024-05-01 GTL Request for Spec Line 1010 Reconsideration

#35009 from Kristofer Olson · Rule change · TB 24-05 (2024-05 Fastrack)

In GT2-ST Spec Lines, Acura NSX, change as follows:
Minimum Weight: "2700 3000"
Restrictor: "43 45mm TIR"

2024-05-01 GTL Allow 34 mm chokes for the Datsun 510

#35661 from James Bell · Rule change · TB 24-05 (2024-05 Fastrack)

In GTL Engines-NISSAN Spec Lines, change L16 (Limited Prep) as follows:
Fuel Induction: "32 34mm"
Weight: "1950 2000"

2024-07-01 GTL Add GTL to GT3 choke option line.

#36236 from Grand Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 24-07 (2024-07 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.2.E.13.n. after 8, change as follows:
"For GT3 and GTL (GTLite) only:"

2024-09-01 GTL Request to Include Toyota GR86 in GTL

#36324 from Erik Madsen · Rule change · TB 24-09 (2024-09 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, Cars - Toyota, classify GR86 as follows:
GTL Cars -TOYOTA
Model Years Body Style Drive-line Wheelbase (in) Notes
GR86
(Effective
11/1/2024)
2021-2023 2dr RWD 101.3

2024-09-01 GTL Inclusion of Modified Spec Miata for GTL competition

#36325 from Erik Madsen · Rule change · TB 24-09 (2024-09 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, Cars - Mazda, classify=Spec Miata as follows:
GT3 Cars - MAZDA
Model Years Body Style Drive-line Wheelbase (in) Notes

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

2024-09-01 GTL Include Mazda MX5 RF 2017- in GTL

#36428 from Erik Madsen · Rule change · TB 24-09 (2024-09 Fastrack)

In GTL Spec Lines, Cars - MAZDA, classify MX5 RF as follows:
GTL Cars -MAZDA
Model Years Body Style Drive-line Wheelbase (in) Notes
MX5 RF
(Effective
11/1/2024)
2017- 91.0