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#40177 Trunk Lid Wording

From James Candelaria · T1 · Rule change

Trunk Lid Wording

#40177 from James Candelaria · Rule change · TB 26-06 (2026-06 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.9.1.A.1., change as follows:
"Hoods, trunk lids, rear hatch and front fenders may be replaced with panels of any type material, provided that the panel
maintains the OEM profiles. For the sole purpose of tire fitment, wheel arches may be flared up to 3” and must maintain the
OEM profile. The hood may have heat exhaust vents installed in it. Hood inlets (scoops) are not allowed. The vents shall not
expose the mechanical components of the car when looking down from above. The permitted transmission and differential
coolers may vent through rear license plate frame. There shall be a screen, painted the same color as the surrounding bodywork,
covering the vent opening. Any OEM non-functional, decorative vents/ ducts may be made to be functional provided the
exterior body appearance is not modified."

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In GCR, Section 9.1.9.1.B.2.a., change as follows:
"The wing shall be mounted to the trunk/deck lid, rear hatch or bumper frame with 2 mounting brackets. Each mounting bracket
shall attach to the wing at a point that is at least 2.0 inches inboard of endplates. The wing, and the portion of the mounting
brackets located externally to the trunk/ deck lid, may only be reinforced by a diagonal strut having no aerodynamic effect,
and/or by affixing the external parts of the brackets to internal parts of the brackets within the trunk/cargo area. The internal
parts of the brackets may protrude through the trunk/deck lid to allow the two parts of each bracket to be fastened together."