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#31067 Request to Allow the Use of Aftermarket ECU's in Touring

From Harley Kaplan · T2, T3, T4 · Rule change

Request to Allow the Use of Aftermarket ECU's in Touring

#31067 from Harley Kaplan · Member feedback requested · Minutes (2022-02 Fastrack)

The use of Performance Alternative ECUs is being considered in Touring. As time goes on, it is becoming harder and harder to
overcome or modify the programming that comes in modern cars. To combat this, the TAC is considering allowing the use of
aftermarket ECUs in one of 2 ways:
1-On a case-by-case basis- Problematic cars could be given an ECU allowance on the spec line. This would give us the ability to
adjust parity by adjusting the spec line.
2-As a category rule with a penalty- We could allow aftermarket ECUs on all Touring cars with an appropriate penalty for
choosing to use it.

Request to Allow the Use of Aftermarket ECU's in Touring

#31067 from Harley Kaplan · Rule change · TB 22-04 (2022-04 Fastrack)

In T2-T4, GCR Section 9.1.9.2., Introduction, add as follows:
“Touring car eligibility: Cars are eligible for the class they are listed with a specification line and with the specific allowances
permitted. In addition T2-T4 cars may race one class up in touring classes above their specification line class as long as they are a
legal T2-T4 car and conform to their specification line allowances as classified.
Note-Model year cars 2018 or later may request a spec line adjustment which permits use of a non-oem ECU with a 75# weight
addition.”

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