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FV: rule changes

In our results from 2015-09-19 to 2026-09-28.

Wording removed by a change is shown struck through, as in the original. 18 changes, 65 other letters.

Changes made

Disc Brakes

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

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."

FV Wheel Bearing Clarification

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

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

Connecting Rod Update Request for 9.1.1.C Formula Vee (FV) 5.C.6

#32160 from Mark Richardson · Rule change · TB 22-03 (2022-03 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.C.6, change as follows:
"Crower part #SP93280B and, BrianCrower, Inc. part #BC6417, and Newland Group part #4M113077 are allowed as direct
replacement connecting rods but must meet the same minimum weight requirement as the OEM part."

E&O clarification of connecting rod center-to-center length

#32183 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 22-03 (2022-03 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.C.6, add the following:
"Connecting rods with bolts and small end bushing minimum weight = 425.0 grams, and center-to-center rod length = 130 + 0.10
millimeters or -0.25 millimeters. Crower part #SP93280B, BrianCrower, Inc. part #BC6417, and Newland Group part #4M113077
are allowed as direct replacement connecting rods but must meet the same minimum weight and center-to-center rod
length requirements as the OEM part."

Update direct replacement connecting rod information

#31843 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 22-01 (2022-01 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.C.6, change as follows:
"Crower part #SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods BrianCrower, Inc. part #TBD BC6417 are allowed as direct replacement
connecting rods but must meet the same minimum weight requirement as the OEM part."

Formula V Connecting Rod Replacement

#31448 from Chris Cox · Rule change · TB 21-12 (2021-12 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.C.6, add the following:
"Crower part #SP93280B and Brian Crower Racing Rods part #TBD is are allowed as a direct replacement connecting rods but
must meet the same minimum weight requirement as the OEM part."

Support for Recommended Item - 4 bolt wheels in FV

#29084 from Stevan Davis · Rule change · TB 20-07 (2020-08 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Support for 4-bolt pattern wheels #28955

#29118 from David Grimes · Rule change · TB 20-07 (2020-08 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Update rain tire designation

#28444 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 20-03 (2020-03 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.3.D, change as follows:
"The following rain tire is required:
Hoosier #44266
22.5 x 5.0 x 15 Hoosier WET or W3 (rain)"

FV Allow non-spec tire in Regional competition

#26284 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 19-03 (2019-03 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.3.D, correct wording as follows:
“The following tires are required: The following tires are required in all U.S. Majors Tour and
Hoosier Super Tour events and the National Championship Runoffs:
Fronts:
Hoosier #43337 FVS 21.0 x 5.0 x 15
Rears Hoosier #43353 FVS 22.5 x 5.5 x 15
Rain tires are open for 2019.
Effective 1/1/2020, the following rain tire is required:

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Hoosier #44266 22.5 x 5.0 x 15 Hoosier WET (rain)”
“SCCA Regional Races only - Competitors may run any Hoosier branded FV tire until 1/1/2020
at which time the above designated tires will be required.”

Request to Allow Rear Tires on the Front of Formula Vee

#26537 from Thomas Galuardi · Rule change · TB 19-04 (2019-04 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.3.D, add the following:
“The following tires are required in all U.S. Majors Tour and Hoosier Super Tour events and
the National Championship Runoffs:
Fronts
Hoosier #43337 FVS
21.0 x 5.0 x 15
Rears
Hoosier #43353 FVS

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22.5 x 5.5 x 15
“Rear tires may be used on the front of the car. Tires shall be the same size and design for the
right and left sides of the front axle and the same size and design for the right and left sides of
the rear axle.”
Rain tires are open for 2019.
Effective 1/1/2020, the following rain tire is required:
Hoosier #44266
22.5 x 5.0 x 15 Hoosier WET (rain)
SCCA Regional Races only - Competitors may run any Hoosier branded FV tire until 1/1/2020
at which time the above designated tires will be required.”

Clarification on Wheel Bolt Pattern

#27603 from Christopher Zarzycki · Rule change · TB 19-12 (2019-12 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.3.C, add the following:
"Wheels shall be standard fifteen (15) inch X 4J as used on the 1200cc and 1300cc VW sedan as defined
herein, or any steel fifteen (15) inch X 4.5J VW wheel with the same 5-bolt pattern as the standard
fifteen (15) inch X 4J wheel within the track dimensions of C.2."

Allowed Modifications E&O

#27398 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 19-10 (2019-10 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.D.1, make changes as follows:
"Replacement of standard exhaust system with any exhaust system, provided that the closest part of the
opening from which exhaust gases exit is no closer than an absolute minimum of one (1) inch behind the
rearmost part of the body and the farthest part of the opening is no farther than an absolute maximum
of four (4) inches behind the rearmost part of the body."

E&O Wheels

#27230 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 19-09 (2019-09 Fastrack)

In FV, GCR section 9.1.1.C.3.C., add the following:
"Wheels shall be standard fifteen (15) inch X 4J as used on the 1200cc and 1300cc VW sedan as defined
herein, or any steel fifteen (15) inch X 4.5J wheel within the track dimensions of C.2."

Exhaust termination rule E&O

#26702 from Darren Brown · Rule change · TB 19-06 (2019-06 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.D.1, make changes as follows:
"Replacement of standard exhaust system with any exhaust system, provided that the closest part of the opening
from which exhaust gases exit terminating is no closer than one (1) inch behind the rearmost part of the body and
the farthest part of the opening is no farther than to four (3 4) inches behind the rearmost part of the body."

E&O Dimensions

#26674 from Formula/Sports Racing Committee · Rule change · TB 19-05 (2019-05 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.2, make changes as follows:
“Track, front: Standard VW – maximum 52.500” (no spacers allowed)
Track, rear: 49.125” minimum, 50.750” maximum (no spacers allowed)”

Request to clarify Disc Brake rules bearing retainer & weights

#26262 from Gregory Bruns · Rule change · TB 19-04 (2019-04 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.4.D, make changes as follows:
“Front and/or rear brake drums and backing plate assemblies may be replaced with a disc
brake conversion assembly as an option. The front spindle/steering knuckle, rear axle, axle
tube, bearing housing and bearing retainer/seal assembly must remain per GCR part 9.1.1. A
spacer plate or a portion of the rear caliper support may be fitted beneath the bearing retainer
to replace the backing plate dimension. If the caliper bracket is attached to the inboard side
of the rear axle tube bearing casting with the bearing cap retainer bolts, the casting area
around the bolts may be surfaced to achieve an adequate contact surface. Any ferrous alloy,

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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 have a maximum of three pad cleaning
grooves per side. Any ferrous or aluminum alloy caliper and caliper support may be used. The
caliper must have no more than four pistons and weigh a minimum of 1.65 lbs. Brake pads are
free. Any hub assembly may be used as long as it can be fitted with part 9.1.1. wheels. The
required minimum weight for the complete disc brake assembly is 16.5 lbs. The A assembly
includes the following components: hub assembly; rotor hat; disc - the disc (which may be in
two pieces); any hat-to-disc mounting hardware; calipers; bearings (front), for the front; pads;
caliper bracket; assembly hardware, (not including the brake assembly to spindle hardware for
the front or the brake assembly to axle housing hardware for the rear); and lugs or studs with
nuts.”

FV Intake Manifold Clarification

#26008 from Mike Kochanski · Rule change · TB 19-02 (2019-02 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.1.C.5.D.20.b, clarify the measurement location as follows:
“Horizontal tube: The O.D. of the horizontal tube shall be measured at four different locations
on each side of the down tube. The area to be measured on each side of the down tube is
defined as being between the bend and a point that is 1.500” and 8.000” from the center of the
down tube connection on the short side, and between 1.500” and 8.500” from the center of the
down tube connection on the long side, all measurements to be within the 17.75” bend-to-bend
distance as noted below.”

Other letters

Fan Shroud Rule

#40249 from Brian Farnham · No action required · Minutes (2026-09 Fastrack)

The Road Racing Competition Committee appreciates your letter regarding whether the Formula Vee fan shroud rule is still in
effect and how it is to be checked. GCR section 9.1.1.C.9.C states as follows: "The rear bodywork must have the ability to enclose
the original Volkswagen fan shroud mounted in its stock location (see illustration in Section C.12)." The fan shroud rule therefore
is still in effect, and the rule indicates how it is checked. When checked at events, a fan shroud from a 36 or 40 HP engine is
appropriately placed onto the Formula Vee engine and the bodywork must fit over the shroud. A template produced to fit
outside the body to test for compliance is not an approved method under the rule.

Small VW Beam Mod Question

#38273 from Matt Clark · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The GCR does not support the modifications to the beam described. The FV rules, GCR section
9.1.1.C.1.B, say that "Formula Vee is a Restricted Class. Therefore, any allowable modifications, changes, or additions are as
stated herein. There are no exceptions. IF IN DOUBT, DON’T." The FV rules further state in that section that "[n]o component of
the engine, powertrain, front suspension, brakes shall be altered, modified, or substituted unless specifically authorized." The
Club Racing Board believes the modifications described fall into this category, whereas the relocation of the steering box as done
on the Citation is specifically authorized by GCR section 9.1.1.C.3.A.4.

Spec Tire Change

#37680 from Richard Shields · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Addendum to “Optional DOT Tire for FV” (#37673).

#37676 from Paul Greigger · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Optional DOT Tire for FV

#37673 from Paul Greigger · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Support for letter 37632

#37666 from Chris Frassetti · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

In Reference to letter 37632 Yokohama Radial

#37656 from Tom Kenney · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Yokohama Radial - Farnham letter # 37632

#37649 from Gary Kittell · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

I Support Letter #37632

#37647 from Bill Styczynski · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Formula Vee Tires GCR

#37640 from Brian Styczynski · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Request to Allow Street Radial in FV in Majors Races.

#37638 from Stevan Davis · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

FV Tire Proposals

#37637 from Graham Loughead · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to Letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

I Support Letter 37632

#37634 from Quinn Posner · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Support of 37632

#37633 from Mike Kelley · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

FV Spec Tire Contract

#37632 from Brian Farnham · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #37614 in this Fastrack.

Standardize ‘SCCA Supplemental FVCC” Class as a Regional Class

#37614 from John Ferreira · No action required · Minutes (2025-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Due to the number of letters received on the subject of tires in Formula Vee and the variety of
opinions expressed, the Club Racing Board is preparing to conduct a survey to gain a deeper understanding of the interests and
desires of the Formula Vee community on the subject. Please look for a forthcoming e-mail from the SCCA with the survey.

Transmission Clarification

#37100 from Brian Farnham · No action required · Minutes (2025-02 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Polishing that is not required to effectively clean a part and is not performed by the original
manufacturer or called out in the service manual for a part constitutes a modification of the part, and the rules state that
components of the powertrain (such as components within the transmission) may not be modified unless specifically authorized
by the rules.

Unreasonable rain light mandate

#35390 from John Lampley · Taken care of · Minutes (2024-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board does not recommend this change. Please see the responses to letters #34847
and #34719 in the November 2023 Fastrack.

Wheel Bearings

#35018 from Derek Harding · No action required · Minutes (2023-12 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter regarding the response to letter #34797 in the October 2023 Fastrack. The statement in GCR section
9.1.1.C.1.B that mass-produced rear axle components may be substituted only if they are of the same material and
dimensionally identical to the original VW components is not in conflict with the provision in GCR section 9.1.1.C.10.G permitting
non-standard replacement wheel bearings. The "rear axle components" referenced in section 9.1.1.C.1.B include the bearings
that support the axle, which are considered axle bearings, while the "wheel bearings" referenced in section 9.1.1.C.10.G are
those on the front axles that support the hub and wheel. Please see the response to letter #35150 in this Fastrack's Technical
Bulletin clarifying the meaning of the term used in section 9.1.1.C.10.G.

Transmission Bearings

#34884 from Jonathan Weisheit · No action required · Minutes (2023-10 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #34797 in the current Fastrack.

Ceramic Transmission Upgrades

#34797 from Donnie Isley · No action required · Minutes (2023-10 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. GCR section 9.1.1.C.1.B states that "Mass-produced, direct replacement components may be
substituted for the following as long as they are of the same material and dimensionally identical to the original VW components
they replace," and that section further states that this pertains to "VW transmission components" and "Rear axle components."
As such, transmission/transaxle components that are made using ceramic materials (or any other material not used in the
original component), either in part or whole, are not permitted to be used in the FV class. Likewise, any transmission or rear axle
components not dimensionally identical to the original VW component are not permitted to be used in the FV class.

FV & FC (or ANY other winged formula class)

#31864 from Stevan Davis · Taken care of · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Topic has been forwarded to the Executive Stewarts committee.

Letter 31522: Follow Up for Rule Change Request 9.1.1.(FV) 5.C.6

#31709 from Mark Richardson · Taken care of · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments. Please see the response to letter #31448 in the
December 2021 Fastrack Technical Bulletin.

Rule Change Request 9.1.1.C Formula Vee (FV) 5.C.6

#31522 from Mark Richardson · No action required · Minutes (2021-12 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #31448 in this Fastrack's Technical Bulletin.

4-bolt disc brakes in Formula Vee - IN FAVOR

#30071 from Michael Clark · No action required · Minutes (2021-02 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments. Please see the response to letter #30080 in this
Fastrack.

Favors 4-bolt disc brakes in FV

#29466 from Matt Clark · No action required · Minutes (2020-10 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Support of Proposal #28955 to allow 4-bolt pattern wheels

#29434 from Jeff Adams · No action required · Minutes (2020-10 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

No to 4 bolt wheels again

#29383 from Thomas Galuardi · No action required · Minutes (2020-10 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #29242 in the September 2020 Fastrack Minutes.

Disc brakes/4 lug request

#29272 from Michael Hinkle · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Opposes 4 bolt wheels

#29242 from Thomas Galuardi · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

FV disc brakes (4 lug)

#29215 from Matt Carper · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Request Formula Vee 4 bolt pattern wheels

#29214 from Gerard Callaghan · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Support of Proposal in FV letter #28955

#29208 from John Ferreira · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

In Support of Four Bolt Wheels

#29203 from Albert Spadin · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Allow 4 Bolt Type 1 Wheels in FV

#29196 from Chris Elwell · No action required · Minutes (2020-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Request for Disc Brakes

#28911 from Albert Spadin · Taken care of · Minutes (2020-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The disc brake system referenced is already permitted in FV, and the
prohibition of wheel spacers was previously removed. Please see the response to letter #26674 in the
May 2019 Fastrack Technical Bulletin.

Oppose Allowing Aftermarket Steering Racks

#28890 from Graham Loughead · No action required · Minutes (2020-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #28697 in this Fastrack.

WDYT Steering rack - Supports Letter #28697

#28864 from Jonathan Weisheit · No action required · Minutes (2020-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #28697 in this Fastrack.

Against Four Bolt Wheels

#27904 from Thomas Galuardi · Taken care of · Minutes (2020-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #27603, December 2019 Fastrack Technical
Bulletin.

Support of disc brake conversions

#27316 from Stevan Davis · No action required · Minutes (2019-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #27008 in this Fastrack.

Request 15 in 4-bolt wheels

#27303 from David Grimes · No action required · Minutes (2019-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #27008 in this Fastrack.

Oppose new FV track width rule

#26869 from Graham Loughead · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the responses to letters #26613, May 2019 Fastrack Minutes, and #26674,
May 2019 Fastrack Technical Bulletin.

Comment Referring to Letter #26674

#26850 from Garry Sharp · No action required · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

FV track width suggestions

#26848 from Derek Harding · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the responses to letters #26613, May 2019 Fastrack Minutes, and #26674,
May 2019 Fastrack Technical Bulletin.

Supports Track Width Comment only

#26839 from Andy Pastore · No action required · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Opposes RE #26674- FV track width rules

#26837 from Alex Bertolucci · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the responses to letters #26613, May 2019 Fastrack Minutes, and #26674,
May 2019 Fastrack Technical Bulletin.

Request Consideration of Steering Rack

#28697 from Chris Zarzycki · Member feedback requested · Minutes (2019-05 Fastrack)

Should aftermarket steering racks be allowed as an alternative to the VW steering box?
Please reply via the letter log system.

Request use of non-spec tires

#26306 from Jeffrey Hennessy · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the responses to letters #26284, Technical Bulletin, and
#25561, January 2019 Fastrack Minutes.

Supports improving communication to membership

#26232 from Stevan Davis · No action required · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Formula Vee Spec RAIN tire for 2020 - follow up

#26226 from Stevan Davis · No action required · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board appreciates your comments.

Opposes Formula Vee Spec RAIN tire for 2020

#26220 from Stevan Davis · No action required · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #24977, November 2018 Fastrack
Technical Bulletin.