Clarify the definition of OEM and it's derivatives
#31697 from SCCA Staff · Recommended to the Board · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)
Effective 03/01/2022 In Appendix F., add definitions as follows:
"Throughout the GCR a part may be described as OE, OEM, After Market, or Performance Alternative rather than being
described by its specific dimensions, capacities, or other by other technical criteria. The definition for these standards, OE, OEM,
After Market, or Performance Alternative, are included in the GCR Technical Glossary. These definitions will control unless the
subject part is more particularly described within the class or car specific rules or is specifically accepted in the GCR. The protocol
for determining whether a part meets the required standard will be as follows:
OE – The described part is that which came on the vehicle or that which would be purchased from the original vehicle
manufacturer or an authorized dealer for replacement. OE parts may be manufactured by different suppliers. An OE part may
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bear the original vehicle manufacturer’s name, logo, part number or other identifier that can be used for purposes of verification.
Verification may also be achieved by means of the vehicle manufacturer’s repair manual or other official documentation.
OEM- The described part is manufactured by the same company that produced the part for the original vehicle manufacturer.
The OEM part will be identical to the OE part other than in its markings. To be labeled or considered as an OEM part it must be of
the same design as the OE part regardless of its origin. It may be compared against a known OE part (keeping in mind that there
may be more than one OE supplier to a vehicle manufacturer) or other documentation from the original vehicle manufacturer.
After Market – These parts are usually copied from an OE part but are likely not produced by the same manufacturer. The part
may not be identical, but it should offer no distinct advantage over the OE or OEM part other than perhaps a lower price point.
Documentation from the part manufacturer or other commercial publications may be considered in making a determination as to
whether a part qualifies as “After Market”.
Performance Alternative-These parts are marketed or described by the manufacturer as offering an “upgrade” or performance
advantage over the OE, OEM, and After Market parts that they replace. The advantage may be in any area including, but not
limited to, increased power, mileage, and durability. Documentation from the part manufacturer or other commercial
publications may be considered in making a determination as to whether a part qualifies as “Performance Alternative”.
If during inspection the technical steward cannot readily determine whether a part meets the required definition (OE/OEM/After
Market or Performance Alternative) the matter shall be referred to the CRB for a determination.
Competitors are encouraged to utilize the Compliance Review Process described in GCR Rule 8.1.4 to resolve ambiguities in
advance of competition."