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STL: 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. 55 changes, 133 other letters.

Changes made

Spec Line Clean Up

#40344 from Josh Smith · Rule change · TB 26-07 (2026-07 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, removed Mazda MX-5 Cup in its entirety.
In STL Spec Lines, Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge, change as follows:
Model: "Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge"
Notes: "Must conform completely to GCR 9.1.7.1, except alternative tires (only) per STL regs allowed. May run 8" spec wheel.
Tires per STL rules."
In STL Spec Lines, Mazda MX-5 Global Cup (16-18), change as follows:
Model: Mazda MX-5 Global Cup (16-18)
Notes: "Must meet all MX-5 Global Cup rules."

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In STL Spec Lines, remove Mazda MX-5 Global Cup (2019) in its entirety.

Calculating Weight

#40224 from David Wessel · Rule change · TB 26-06 (2026-06 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.4.1.H.6., change as follows:
"The minimum weight is determined by the installed engine displacement, TIR or table spec line. It is to be used as the base
weight for any chassis weight related adjustments. Chassis related All positive adjustments that are percentage based are
performed by adding the total of all specified percentages first and subtracting the total of all negative specified
percentages second if necessar y. Final step is addition or subtraction of specified weight in pounds."
In GCR, Section 9.1.4.2.H.4., change as follows:
"The minimum weight is determined by the installed engine displacement or table spec line. It is to be used as the base weight
for any chassis weight related adjustments. Chassis related All positive adjustments that are percentage based are performed by

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adding the total of all specified percentages first and subtracting the total of all negative specified percentages second if
necessary. Final step is addition or subtraction of specified weight in pounds."

Classifications

#39885 from Jesse Prather · Rule change · TB 26-04 (2026-04 Fastrack)

In STL, Table A: Alternate Vehicle and Engine Requirements, add the following:
Model: "Mazda BP 1.6"
Maximum Displacement: "1600cc"
Minimum Weight: "2160"

Weight adjustment for STL

#39579 from Super Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 26-01 (2026-01 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.4.2.H.1. change Minimum Weight on chart as follows:

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

Lotus Weight Reduction

#38772 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 25-08 (2025-08 Fastrack)

In 9.1.2. GT2/ST Spec Lines, Lotus Evora GT4, change Weight as follows:
"2750 2700"
In STU Table B: Alternate Vehicle and Engine Allowances, change Weight as follows:
Lotus Elise Cup R: "2300 2250"
Lotus Elise SC/ Lotus Exige SC: "2300 2550
2500 2450"

E&O: SMX Allowance in STL

#37945 from Greg Amy · Rule change · TB 25-05 (2025-05 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, Table B, Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge, change as follows:
Minimum Weight: "2500 See 9.1.7.1."
Notes: "Mazda MX5 Challenge car must utilize the following components: Roush CNC cylinder head 0000-01-5300,Mahle
standard or +0.005 0000-01-5310, OEM camshaft, 11:1 compression ratio, header 0000-06-5407-NC, exhaust 0000-06-5427-NC,
cold air intake 0000- 06-5150-KT, ECU flash 0000-01-5379, Pagid front brake pads 0000-03-5104-SP or endurance pads 0000-03-
5104-EN, Pagid rear brake pads 0000-03-5114-SP or endurance pads 0000-03-5114-EN, Penske front shock 0000-04-5291-SA,
Penske rear shock 0000-04-5292-SA, Penske rear mount kit 0000-04-5358, Front mount kit 0000-04-5359, Front offset bushing
0000-04-5407-NC, Eibach front springs 0000-04-9700-08, Eibach rear springs 0000-04-9400-07, Eibach helper springs 0000-04-

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9926, Eibach front sway bar 0000-04-5306-FT, Eibach rear sway bar 0000-04-5306-RR, Interior finish panels 0000-07-5822, C&R
radiator/oil cooler assembly 0000-01-5504-CR, Oil cooler adapter and lines 0000-01-5511-KT, ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6,
wheels 17x8 #0000-04-5706-GM, # 0000- 04-5706-SL, and Toyo RR 235-40-17 dry, Toyo RA1 235-40-17 wet. Alternative tires on
17x7 wheels per STL rules. No other Super Touring modifications or allowances permitted except as noted in this spec line. Must
conform completely to GCR 9.1.7.1, except alternative tires (only) per STL regs allowed."

Request to Remove Miata Hubs from General category

#37138 from Christopher Childs · Rule change · TB 24-12 (2024-12 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.4.M.18., change as follows:
"18. Allow alternate front wheel front hubs, Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1, for the 90-05 Mazda
Miata: Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1."

ST Electric-Assisted Steering Systems

#35066 from Jose Osiris Pena · Rule change · TB 24-02 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.4.M.16., change as follows:
"Power steering may be modified in any of the following ways:
a. disconnected , pump, belt, pulley, and hoses may be removed. Hoses may also be looped. Steering rack or box may be
modified internally to work without pump.
b. an OEM manual steering rack for that model may be fitted
c. an electric power steering pump may be fitted
d. an OEM electric-assisted steering system may be used or any column mounted electric steering assist may be used
e. an OEM hydraulic-assisted steering system may be used"

BOP Adjustments

#35112 from Super Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 24-02 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In GCR, 9.1.4.H.1., change as follows:
"Minimum weights for cars with normally aspirated piston engines will be determined by 1.35 lbs/cc displacement for
the installed engine (see the following table). Displacement is the factory displacement for the installed engine. For the
purpose of weight assignment, engine displacement will be rounded to the nearest 50cc (e.g., 2176cc = 2200cc and
2175cc = 2150cc)."
In GCR, 9.1.4.H.1., change Minimum Weight on Chart as follows:
Factory Engine Displacement 1900: "Effective 3-1-24: 2565 2540"
Factory Engine Displacement 1950: "Effective 3-1-24: 2633 2583"

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Factory Engine Displacement 2000: "Effective 3-1-24: 2700 2625"
In GCR, 9.1.4.H.3., change as follows:
"Front wheel drive cars with a strut type front suspension may reduce their minimum weight by 2.5 percent. Effective 3-
1-24: Front wheel drive cars with 95" or less wheelbase must add 1.25% to their minimum weight."
In STL Spec Lines, change Notes as follows:
Acura/Honda B16: "Effective 3-1-24: 53 51mm"
Acura/Honda B17: "Effective 3-1-24: 53 51mm"
Acura/Honda B18C1: "Effective 3-1-24: 53 51mm"
Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro Type R), B18C7 (Australia Type R):
"Effective 3-1-24:52 50mm"
Mazda MZR: "Effective 3-1-24: 52 50mm"

Mazda 12A

#35320 from Super Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 24-02 (2024-02 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, Table A, Mazda 12A, change Notes as follows:
"The 5th and 6th intake port actuators and valves may be removed or disabled."

Alternate Carburetor Request for 79-85 RX7 12a

#35181 from Dan Sheppard · Rule change · TB 24-01 (2024-01 Fastrack)

In STL Table B: Alternate Vehicle and Engine Allowances, Mazda RX-7 12A (79-85), change Notes as follows:
"Street Porting of the engine only. Bridge porting, peripheral porting, and eyelash porting are prohibited. Contact SCCA National
Office for details of Street porting. Stock Nikki 4 bbl carburetor on a stock manifold only. or auto-type 2 bbl w/42mm choke(s) on
a “dual-y” manifold. Allow the standard removal of emissions related components, and allow air and fuel jets to be corrected.
Modification of the water jacket in the area of the spark plug for cooling purposes is permitted."

Clarify STL table B - IT spec notes on Tires

#34187 from Austin Hilliard · Rule change · TB 23-06 (2023-05 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, Table B: Alternate Vehicle and Engine Allowances, change Notes as follows:
ITA-spec and ITS-spec RX7: "Must completely conform to ITCS specifications. Tires must conform to 9.1.4, Tires & Wheels. Tires
must also conform to 9.1.4.2.Tires."
ITS, ITA, ITB, or ITC vehicles (1985- ): "Must completely conform to ITCS specifications. Tires must conform to 9.1.4, Tires &
Wheels. Tires must also conform to 9.1.4.2.Tires."

Spec MX5 in STL

#33473 from Tom Bogar · Rule change · TB 23-01 (2023-01 Fastrack)

In STL, Table B: Alternate Vehicle and Engine Allowances, Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge, change notes as follows:
"ACT clutch 0000-02-5004-G6, wheels 17x8 #0000-04-5706-GM, # 0000-04- 5706-SL, and Toyo RR 235-40-17 dry, Toyo RA1 235-
40-17 wet. Alternative tires on 17x7 wheels per STL rules. No other Super Touring modifications or allowances permitted except
as noted in this spec line."

Single TB Weight Modifiers

#31449 from John Weisberg · Rule change · TB 22-03 (2022-03 Fastrack)

Effective 5.1.2022 In STU, GCR Section 9.1.4.H.1., change as follows:
"1. Minimum weights for cars with normally aspirated piston engines will be determined by 1.1 lbs/cc displacement for the
installed engine (see following table) the following table. Displacement is the stock displacement for the installed engine. For the
purpose of weight assignment, engine displacement will be rounded to the nearest 50cc (e.g., 2176cc = 2200cc and 2175cc =
2150cc)."
Factory Engine Displacement (cc) Minimum Weight (lbs)

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

Improved Touring Tires

#32063 from Greg Amy · Rule change · TB 22-03 (2022-03 Fastrack)

In STU Table B, Improved Touring Vehicles (1985-), change Notes as follows:
"Must completely conform to ITCS requirements. Tires must conform to 9.1.4, Tires & Wheels"
In STL Table B, ITA-spec and ITS-spec RX7, change Notes as follows:
"Must completely conform to ITCS requirements. Tires must conform to 9.1.4, Tires & Wheels"
In STL Table B, ITS, ITA, ITB, or ITC vehicles (1985- ), change Notes as follows:
"Must completely conform to ITCS requirements. Tires must conform to 9.1.4, Tires & Wheels"

Throttling Device Clarification

#31323 from Jose de Miguel · Rule change · TB 22-01 (2022-01 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.4.1.B.4., change as follows:
"The intake and exhaust porting on piston engines is free. Porting of intake manifolds and cylinder heads is free on piston
engines."

Mazda Renesis Restriction

#31467 from Christopher Childs · Rule change · TB 22-01 (2022-01 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, Mazda Renesis, change Notes as follows:
"55 60mm flat plate restrictor required."

Clarification of 79-85 RX7 Spec line

#31621 from Daniel Sheppard · Rule change · TB 22-01 (2022-01 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda RX-7 12A (79-85), change notes as follows:
"Stock Nikki 4 bbl carburetor on a stock manifold only. Allow the standard removal of emissions related components, and allow
air and fuel jets to be corrected. Modification of the water jacket in the area of the spark plug for cooling purposes is permitted."

Request to clean up Spec MX-5 Redundancy

#31069 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 21-09 (2021-09 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda Spec MX-5, remove redundant spec line as follows:
"Mazda Spec MX-5. 2000cc. 2600lbs. Must Comply with 2014 SCCA Spec MX-5 Regulations."

VW Engine Request

#30625 from PABLO GASTALDI · Rule change · TB 21-06 (2021-06 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, classify Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI, as follows:
STL Maximum Displacement
(cc's) Minimum Weight Notes
Volkswagen 2.0 TFSI 1984 Chart Engine Permitted with turbocharger
removed. Must meet all other STL
specifications.

Solstice Ride Height

#30183 from Tim DeRonne · Rule change · TB 21-05 (2021-05 Fastrack)

In STL Table B, Pontiac Solstice/SaturnSky, add to notes as follows:
"4" ride height allowed."

Request Mazda B5 DOHC

#30420 from Derrick Ambrose · Rule change · TB 21-05 (2021-05 Fastrack)

In STL Table A, classify Mazda B5 DOHC as follows:
STL Maximum Displacement (cc's) Minimum Weight Notes
Mazda B5 DOHC Chart Must meet ALL STL regulations.

Honda B16A (JDM) Restrictor change

#30531 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 21-05 (2021-05 Fastrack)

In STL Table B, Honda B16A (JDM), change notes as follows:
"54 53mm"

ST Oil Coolers E&O Correction to 9.1.4.2.H

#30388 from Philip Royle · Rule change · TB 21-04 (2021-04 Fastrack)

In ST, section 9.1.4.G.14, change as follows:
"Vents, breathers, and oil filters and oil coolers may be added, or substituted. All emission control devices may be removed and
the resulting holes plugged."

GM Ecotec engines in STL

#30247 from Tim DeRonne · Rule change · TB 21-03 (2021-03 Fastrack)

In STL, Table B, change GM Ecotech LNF, as follows:
"GM Ecotech LNF"
In STL, Table B, GM Ecotech LNF, add to Notes as follows:
"Any combination of GM Ecotech engine family permitted. Must use 55mm flat plate restrictor. Must meet all other STL
specifications."

Super Touring Alternate Miata Hubs

#30345 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 21-03 (2021-03 Fastrack)

In ST, GCR section 9.1.4.M, add alternate front wheel hubs as follows:
"18. Allow alternate front wheel front hubs for the 90-05 Mazda Miata:
Mazda Motorsports Development Part #0000-04-5HUB-S1"

Brake Component Relocation

#29990 from Christopher Childs · Rule change · TB 21-02 (2021-02 Fastrack)

In ST, Section 9.1.4.N.1., add the following:
"ABS actuation hardware and wiring may be relocated anywhere within the engine compartment."

Super Touring Wing Clarification

#30111 from Greg Maloy · Rule change · TB 21-02 (2021-02 Fastrack)

In GCR, Section 9.1.4.D.g, change as follows:
"The trailing edge of the rear wing, including end plates and gurney flap, may be mounted no further rearward than the center
of the rearmost part approved bodywork."

Transmission Options

#30118 from John Warren · Rule change · TB 21-02 (2021-02 Fastrack)

In STL, Section 9.4.1.2.C.2, change as follows:
"Either the original transmission or an alternate transmission must be used; the alternate transmission must be from the same
manufacturer as the vehicle (i.e., an Acura transmission may be installed in a Honda car). Alternate transmissions must be used
in their entirety; any OEM gear sets (drive and driven gear pairs) that fit w/o any modifications to gears, shafts, and/or case are
permitted. Modifications to input shafts for fitment are allowed."

Request for FWD and RWD Parity

#29728 from Tom Fowler · Rule change · TB 21-01 (2021-01 Fastrack)

In STL, GCR Section 9.1.4.2.H.2, change as follows:
"Rear wheel drive cars with strut front suspension must add 3 0.5 percent to their baseline STL weight. All other rear wheel drive
cars must add 5.5 2.5 percent to their standard baseline STL weight."

Request to Remove Honda F20C 2% Weight Penalty

#29815 from David Mead · Rule change · TB 21-01 (2021-01 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, Honda F20C, change Minimum Weight as follows:
"Chart + 2%"

Request for FWD and RWD Parity

#30023 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 21-01 (2021-01 Fastrack)

In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B16, change Notes as follows:
"54 53mm flat plate restrictor required."
In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B17, change Notes as follows:
"54 53mm flat plate restrictor required."
In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B18C1, change Notes as follows:
"54 53mm flat plate restrictor required."
In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro Type R), B18C7 (Australia Type R),
change Notes as follows:

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"53 52mm flat plate restrictor required."
In STL, Table A, Mazda MZR, change Notes as follows:
"53 52mm flat plate restrictor required."

Request clarification on wing measurement

#29640 from Jose De Miguel · Rule change · TB 20-12 (2020-12 Fastrack)

IN ST, GCR Section 9.1.4.D.4.e, add the following:
"Unless otherwise specified in the applicable rules the measurement of aero dynamic devices and reference areas shall include
end plates but not include fasteners as long as the fasteners serve no other purpose. Fasteners may protrude no more than 1/2”
from the mounting surface."

Minimum Weight Determination

#27695 from David Fiorelli · Rule change · TB 20-08 (2020-08 Fastrack)

In STU, GCR section 9.1.4.10., add the following:
"All weight adjustments for engines shall be applied first, then that total is to be used as the baseline for
any chassis-related weight adjustments. Chassis related adjustment that are percentage based are
performed by adding specified percent first and subtracting specified percentage second if necessary.
Final step is addition or subtraction of specified weight in pounds."
In STL, GCR Section 9.1.4.4., add the following:
"All weight adjustments for engines shall be applied first, then that total is to be used as the baseline for
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performed by adding specified percent first and subtracting specified percentage second if necessary.
Final step is addition or subtraction of specified weight in pounds."

ST Gurney flap Wicker clarification

#29012 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 20-08 (2020-08 Fastrack)

In GCR section 9.1.4.D.4, clarify wording as follows:
"d. Wings shall be a single element with a maximum chord length of 8.50 inches, including
any wicker Gurney flap."
"f. The entire rear wing assembly, including the end plates and any wicker Gurney flap, shall be mounted
a minimum of 6.0 inches below the peak of the roof or roll cage main hoop whichever is higher,
measured at the highest point. Cars with a wagonback/notchback/hatchback style body may have the
rear wing assembly, including the end plates and any wicker Gurney flap, mounted a maximum of
4.0inches above the highest point of the roof."

Request for Addition to GT3 Approved Turbo List

#27576 from Chris Edens · Rule change · TB 20-07 (2020-08 Fastrack)

In GT3, GCR section 9.1.2.F.7.h.6., add turbocharger as follows:
"d. Borg-Warner EFR6258"
In STU, GCR section 9.1.4.1.H.5, add turbocharger as follows:
"- Borg-Warner EFR6258"

Request to add 2016-2019 GMX-5 Spec line

#28604 from Josh Smith · Rule change · TB 20-06 (2020-06 Fastrack)

In STL, classify the Mazda MX-5 Global Cup (16-18) as follows:
STL Maximum
Displacement (cc's) Minimum Weight Notes
Mazda MX-5
Global Cup
(16-18)
2000 2450 Must meet all MX-5 Global Cup
rules. Any OEM or aftermarket

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hardtop is permitted that retains
the OEM silhouette. If a hardtop is
used, latches shall be replaced
with positive fasteners. OBD2
requirement does not apply.
Ballast box may be removed. Tires
per STL rules.
In STL, classify the Mazda MX-5 Global Cup (2019) as follows:
STL Maximum
Displacement (cc's) Minimum Weight Notes
Mazda MX-5
Global
Cup (2019)
2000 2550 Must meet all MX-5 Global Cup
rules. Any OEM or aftermarket
hardtop is permitted that retains
the OEM silhouette. If a hardtop is
used, latches shall be replaced
with positive fasteners. OBD2
requirement does not apply.
Ballast box may be removed. Tires
per STL rules.

Request to update PN for MX-5

#28622 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 20-06 (2020-06 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda MX-5 / Club Model (06-15), make changes as follows:
"Allow Mazda header part number 0000-06-5407-NC."

Correction - Clarification Honda/Acura B18B engine Letter # 26209

#28873 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 20-06 (2020-06 Fastrack)

In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B18 (except C engine) change as follows:
"Acura/Honda B18 (except C1 engine)"
In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B18 (except C engine) change Notes as follows:
"53 54mm"
In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C1, B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro
Type R), B18C7 (Australia Type R) change as follows:
"Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C1, B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro Type R), B18C7
(Australia Type R)"

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In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C1, B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro
Type R), B18C7 (Australia Type R)) change Notes as follows:
"54 53mm"

STL Honda B18 restrictor changes

#28794 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 20-05 (2019-05 Fastrack)

In STL Spec Lines, Honda B18, change as follows:
"53mm flat plate restrictor required."
In STL Spec Lines, change as follows:
"Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C1, B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro Type R), B18C7
(Australia Type R)"
In STL Spec Lines, Acura/Honda B18C (JDM Type R), B18C5 (USDM Type R), B18C6 (UK and Euro Type R),
B18C7 (Australia Type R), change notes as follows:
"Any porting and or polishing of intake and or exhaust ports outside of the 1” port matching allowance,

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factory or otherwise, is prohibited. Must meet all other STL specifications. 54 53mm flat plate restrictor
required."
In STL, Acura/Honda B18C1, add Spec Line as follows:
STL Maximum Displacement
(cc's) Minimum Weight Notes
Acura/Honda
B18C1
Chart 54mm flat plate restrictor
required.

Change GM LNF 2.0 Allowance to LSJ Engine for Viable STL 2.0

#27884 from David Mead · Rule change · TB 20-04 (2020-04 Fastrack)

In STU, GM Ecotech LNF Spec Lines, add to Notes as follows:
“LNF Engine Permitted with turbocharger removed. LNF Engine short block with LE5 cylinder head and
intake manifold permitted. Must meet all other STL specifications.”

Acura/Honda B18C engine chart. Reduce the current 54 mm flat plat

#28663 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 20-04 (2020-04 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda MZR Table A, change the restrictor size in the notes as follows:
"54 53mm"

Mazda MZR engine chart. Reduce the current 55 mm flat plate to 53

#28664 from Club Racing Board · Rule change · TB 20-04 (2020-04 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda MZR Table A, change the restrictor size in the notes as follows:
"55 53mm"

Request to add wheel part numbers

#28342 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 20-03 (2020-03 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge, add wheel part numbers to the notes as follows:
"0000-04-5706-GM, 0000-04-5706-SL"

Request to Classify Spec MX-5 Challenge in STL

#27399 from Josh Smith · Rule change · TB 19-10 (2019-10 Fastrack)

In STL, classify the Mazda Spec MX5 Challenge as follows:

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

Request clarification for manifold and throttle in STU

#27004 from Jose De Miguel · Rule change · TB 19-07 (2019-07 Fastrack)

In STU, GCR section 9.1.4.1.B.3, make changes as follows:
"All cars shall use the installed engine’s or vehicle's stock air throttling device (e.g.,
throttle body, carburetor) and intake manifold, unless noted otherwise. Alternate intake
manifolds will be permitted on a case-by-case basis."

Request Restrictor Plate correction

#26779 from Jose De Miguel · Rule change · TB 19-06 (2019-06 Fastrack)

9.1.4.2 Table A, Acura/Honda B18 (except C engine), make changes to notes as follows:
"53 54mm flat plate restrictor required."

Request Ride Height Clarification

#26597 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 19-05 (2019-05 Fastrack)

In GCR Appendix K.F.5, add as follows:
“Ride height will be measured without driver at the lowest point of the rocker panel, not
including the pinch weld.”
In GCR section 9.1.4.F.5, add as follows:
“Ride height will be measured without driver at the lowest point of the rocker panel, not
including the pinch weld.”

Request to Allow VW 1.8L Engine

#25614 from Cameron Conover · Rule change · TB 19-03 (2019-03 Fastrack)

In STL, classify the VW 20V 1.8 in Table B as follows:
STL Maximum
Displacement (cc’s) Minimum Weight Notes
VW 1.8L R4 20VT 1781 Chart Engine Permitted with turbocharger removed.
Must meet all other STL specifications

Request to reduce weight of RX8 with Renesis rotary

#25781 from DAVID MEAD · Rule change · TB 19-03 (2019-03 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda Renesis, change the weight as follows:
“2800 2700”

Request for Open Brake Pads On Mazda MX-5 Cup NC

#25821 from Tyler Quance · Rule change · TB 19-03 (2019-03 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda MX-5 Cup, add to the notes as follows:
“Tires per STL regulations. Brake pad compound are open.”

Request to clarify B18C1 GSR Honda B motor table

#26209 from Mike Taylor · Rule change · TB 19-03 (2019-03 Fastrack)

In STL, add Acura/Honda B18C1 to Table A as follows:
STL Maximum
Displacement (cc’s)
Minimum
Weight Notes
Acura/Honda
B18C1
Acura/Honda

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B18C (JDM Type R),
B18C5 (USDM Type R),
B18C6 (UK and Euro Type R),
B18C7 (Australia Type R)
Chart Any porting and or polishing of intake and or exhaust
ports outside of
the 1” port matching allowance, factory or otherwise,
is prohibited.
Must meet all other STL specifications. 54mm flat
plate restrictor required.

Port Matching

#26415 from Super Touring Committee · Rule change · TB 19-03 (2019-03 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda 12, table A, strike the wording in the notes as follows:
“No porting or port matching is permitted.”
In STL, Mazda 13B, table A, strike the wording in the notes as follows:
“No porting or port matching is permitted.”

Request to equalize FPR Reduction on all B-Series Vtec Engines

#24746 from Eric Kutil · Rule change · TB 19-01 (2019-01 Fastrack)

In STL, Table A, Acura/Honda B17, add to the notes as follows:
“54mm flat Plate restrictor required.”
In STL, Table A, Acura/HondaB18C(JDM Type R),B18C5(USDM Type R),B18C6(UK and Euro
Type R),B18C7(Australia Type R), make changes to weight and notes as follows:
“Chart + 2% Chart”
“Effective 03/01/2018, 53 54mm flat plate restrictor required.”

Request E&O for Mazda Miata Spec Line

#25955 from SCCA Staff · Rule change · TB 19-01 (2019-01 Fastrack)

In STL, Mazda Miata, delete the maximum displacement (cc’s) and correct the minimum
weight as follows:

Other letters

Feedback on 1.6L Miata Weight

#40065 from Rich Grunenwald · No action required · Minutes (2026-05 Fastrack)

Thank you for your comments. We're glad to hear that a 1.6L competitor feels the weight adjustment was successful in
increasing parity.

Request weight adjustment in STL

#39318 from Charles Mathes · Taken care of · Minutes (2026-01 Fastrack)

Please see letter #39579 in current Fastrack.

Extended Ball Joints Clarification

#39199 from Matt Phillips · No action required · Minutes (2025-12 Fastrack)

We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Extended Ball Joints are not allowed in STL, however, SM cars which may run
Extended Ball Joints may run in STL, must adhere to SM rules.

99-05 intake manifold on the BP 1.8L engines

#38501 from Nick LeVerone · No action required · Minutes (2025-09 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. You are allowed to run a 99-05 intake manifold that goes with the engine or the chassis as stated in
9.1.4.G.1.e.

Dash pad/ Dashboard Requirements

#37929 from Sylvester Stafford · No action required · Minutes (2025-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Rule is adequate as written and does not specify model year.

Sunroof Wording

#37402 from John Weisberg · No action required · Minutes (2025-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see GCR Section 9.3.17. DETACHABLE PANELS/SUNROOFS for clarification.

Tires Allowances

#36696 from Derek Ketchie · No action required · Minutes (2024-10 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. This is a topic we are considering and are currently discussing.

Opposition to Recent Changes

#35544 from Jose Osiris Pena · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35492 in current Fastrack.

Against Proposed Super Touring Light Changes in Feb Prelim TB

#35499 from Jose de Miguel · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35492 in current Fastrack.

Fastrack TB 24-02

#35498 from Eliezer Torres · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35492 in current Fastrack.

Fastrack TB 24-02

#35497 from Eliezer Torres · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35492 in current Fastrack.

BOP Adjustments in February Preliminary Tech Bulletin

#35494 from Sean Duncan · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35492 in current Fastrack.

STL Honda Changes

#35493 from Javier Rodriguez · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35492 in current Fastrack.

Honda Changes.

#35492 from Johan Divison · No action required · Minutes (2024-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The STAC is confident that recent changes to the Mazda MZR and Honda vehicles are directionally
correct. The STAC will continue to collect data, evaluate BOP, and make changes as needed in STL.

Request for Adjustments

#35015 from Chris Childs · Taken care of · Minutes (2024-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #35112 in current Fastrack.

Request for Spec Line of Toyota 2zz in STL

#35004 from Bill Damron · No action required · Minutes (2023-12 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. This engine doesn't require a spec line. It falls under 2.0 L and is normally aspirated. It is 11.5:1
compression so it has to have the compression lowered when prepared or take the weight penalty of 1.5% as outlined in
9.1.4.2.B.4a. The lift on the intake cam is also greater than .425 so it could be modified to meet our spec or take the weight
penalty as outlined in 9.1.4.2.B.5.a.

Clarify Base Weight Usage vs Minimum Weight Usage

#33457 from David Fiorelli · Taken care of · Minutes (2023-05 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #33888 in April 2023 Fastrack.

9.1.4.H Revisions

#31876 from Greg Amy · No action required · Minutes (2022-02 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter.

Stop Eroding the Philosophy of the Class!

#31731 from Matt Blehm · No action required · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter.

Requesting Super Touring U

#31710 from Greg Amy · No action required · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter.

Request for Intake Porting Clarification

#31646 from Eric Heinrich · No action required · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #31323 in current Fastrack.

Air Intake for Throttle

#31322 from Jose de Miguel · No action required · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see response to letter #31328 in current Fastrack.

Request alternate Miata hubs

#31158 from Christopher Childs · No action required · Minutes (2022-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Front hub was submitted in the General Rules so that it applied to both STL and STU.

Clarification to SM Spec Line

#30681 from JJ Servis · No action required · Minutes (2021-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. You must run a Spec Miata wheel and any STL compliant tire.

Please fix E&O for oil coolers in ST*

#30394 from Matt Blehm · No action required · Minutes (2021-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please refer to letter #30388 in current Fastrack.

13B Turbo Engine Clarification

#30186 from Matt Rooke · No action required · Minutes (2021-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The rule is clear as written. The 13B Turbo engine is allowed as well as everything inside the motor.

Request to Allow Other General Motors Ecotec Engines

#30182 from Tim DeRonne · No action required · Minutes (2021-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #30247 in current Fastrack.

BoP Adjustment Request in STL

#29321 from Josh Smith · No action required · Minutes (2021-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Significant changes have been made over the last few months. We will continue to monitor the class.

STL FWD Discrepancy

#29995 from Kevin Koelemeyer · No action required · Minutes (2021-02 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please refer to the January 2021 Fastrack.

ABS Brakes

#29989 from Christopher Childs · No action required · Minutes (2021-02 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. ABS systems may be added to cars not originally equipped. The ABS system must be of the same
manufacturer as the car it is being added to and be a street car production system. Non ABS weight break does not apply.".

Adjust the Size of the Restrictor for the Honda B16, B17, and B18

#29987 from Christopher Childs · No action required · Minutes (2021-02 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please refer to January Fastrack for restrictor updates.

Rear Wheel Drive Weight Penalty Removal Request

#29932 from Louis Boustani · Taken care of · Minutes (2021-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #29728 in current Fastrack.

Request Car /classification

#29146 from Raphael Assuncao · No action required · Minutes (2021-01 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. We attempted to reach the letter writer with no response.

Request to create a flat plate restrictor size/engine displ table

#26402 from John Weisberg · Member feedback requested · Minutes (2020-12 Fastrack)

The Club Racing Board requests class stakeholder input on considered throttle body changes in the ST class. Please reply via the
CRB letter log system.
1. Should ST standardize a throttle body size per displacement? Or per class?
2. Should individual throttle bodies be allowed in all STU engines with a weight penalty?

Request to Remove Restrictor Plate From B16 and B18 Engines

#27939 from Jose De Miguel · No action required · Minutes (2020-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #28794 in the May 2020 Fastrack.

Re: #27532 tire widths - smart call, support response

#28549 from Eric Heinrich · No action required · Minutes (2020-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter.

Air Dam Mounting Clarification

#28391 from Spencer Clark · No action required · Minutes (2020-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Air dams may be mounted between the splitter and bumper cover.

Radiator Ducting

#28390 from Spencer Clark · No action required · Minutes (2020-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Radiator grills may be modified to allow more air flow.

Bumper Grille Removal

#28388 from Spencer Clark · No action required · Minutes (2020-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Front bumper grills may be opened for ducting.

Request to classify a 2006 E90 325 with S54 driveline

#26821 from Andrew Conner · No action required · Minutes (2020-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The BMW E90 chassis and S54 engine are currently allowed in STU.

Request to Classify K20A

#27816 from Jacob Clark · No action required · Minutes (2020-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The JDM and Euro K20s are STL legal with the use of the USDM intake
manifold, 11.0:1 compression and 0.425 valve lift or the USDM OEM cam shaft. Aftermarket pistons are
allowed in STL to achieve the 11.0:1 compression ratio.

Are all wheel drive vehicles allowed to run in any ST class?

#26962 from Jeremy Tanner · No action required · Minutes (2019-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. All Wheel Drive is permitted in Super Touring.

Right Hand Drive Integra

#26937 from Robert Paszkiewicz · No action required · Minutes (2019-07 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Competitor may race JDM Integra as long as it meets this part
of the ST Regulations; "Vehicles used in this category must be identifiable with the
vehicles offered for sale to the public and available through the manufacturer’s distribution
channels in the US."

Request to Clarify Manifold allowances

#26780 from Jose De Miguel · No action required · Minutes (2019-06 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. 9.1.4.G.1.e Is a general category rule and applies to both STL and STU. 9.1.4.1.B.3 is
a STU specific rule applying only to STU and over riding 9.1.4.g.1.e.

FRS Weight

#28719 from Jonathan Gillean · No action required · Minutes (2019-05 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see below BRZ calculation:
2.0L = 2700# X 1.5% for 12.5:1 compression ratio = 2740.5 pounds
2740.5 # X 5.5% rear wheel drive adder = 2891.

Request engine fairness

#26676 from Tim Auger · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-05 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board will continue to monitor class performance.

Did You Really Mean To Add Flares to STL And STU?

#26561 from Harley Kaplan · No action required · Minutes (2019-04 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see response to Letter #26564.

Request to be added to STAC

#26519 from Kevin Boehm · No action required · Minutes (2019-04 Fastrack)

Adding Kevin Boehm to the STAC

Request to clarify restrictor for the Honda/Acura B18B engine

#26329 from Jose De Miguel · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see response to letter #26209. March 2019 Technical
Bulletin.

Request B18C1 FPR: Followup to letter #26208

#26234 from Mike Taylor · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see response to letter #26209. March 2019 Technical
Bulletin.

Request Wing Rule Clarification

#26216 from Darren Murdock · Member advisory · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. In STL the wing in its entirety must be no higher than 6 inches below
the highest point of the body or the main hoop of the roll cage. Whichever is higher.

Request B18C1 No Restrictor

#26166 from Eric Kutil · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see letter #26209 for details. March 2019 Technical Bulletin.

Opposes Wing and Aero Rules

#25983 from Jose De Miguel · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Your response has been logged.

Support for #25785

#25788 from Christopher DeShong · No action required · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. You are permitted to make necessary modifications to body work in
order to mount an air dam.

Bumper Cover Clarification

#25785 from DAVID MEAD · No action required · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The advisory committee feels the rule is clear as written.

Request modification of driver’s floor pan for taller drivers

#25779 from Rob Hines · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The Miata already has allowances for floor modification in Super
Touring.

Opposed to Changing Aero Rules

#25776 from Austin Hilliard · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Your response has been logged.

Supports Letter #25491

#25523 from Zach Grant · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #25491.

Support of Letter 25491 and 22195

#25493 from Alan Cross · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. Please see the response to letter #25491.

Request RX-8 Spec Line Re: Factory Brake Rotor Size

#25491 from T.O. Johnson · Taken care of · Minutes (2019-03 Fastrack)

Thank you for your letter. The maximum brake rotor diameter in STL in 300mm.