GRAND AMERICAN ROAD RACING ASSOCIATION, LLC

ONE DAYTONA BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114 (386)-310-6500, GRAND-AM.COM

ROGER BAILEY Chief Appellate Officer ED BENNETT President & Chief Executive Officer KOURTNEY BIGELOW Legal Counsel RICHARD BUCK Managing Director, Competition MARK RAFFAUF Managing Director, Racing Operations GABRIEL CADRINGHER Managing Director, Technical Regulations and Development HERB BRANHAM Managing Director, Communications PAUL WALTER Race Director MARY SUAREZ Director of Member Services DAVID PETTIT Director of Partnership Marketing STEVE HARRISON Director of Business Development GARY CUMMINGS GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Manager JEFF SMALLWOOD GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Manager MIKE KRAEMER Competition Senior Project Manager ROB ELSON Technical Manager TOM SEABOLT Race Operations Manager DON ABBOTT Chief Scorer
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GRAND-AM FOREWORD

These are exciting times in sports car racing. Back in September, the landmark merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series was announced at Daytona International Speedway. Both series will combine their banners in 2014 when we operate as a unified series, a move that has attracted the attention of the international motorsports community. With the unification as a backdrop, we are embarking on another competitive season. We look forward to competing at Circuit of The Americas, Kansas Speedway and Road Atlanta for the first time in addition to returning to many of Americas finest venues. The GRAND-AM Rulebook contains the rules and procedures governing GRAND-AMs Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Revisions include the new Rolex Series GX class. We urge you to carefully study the new Rulebook, in order to familiarize yourself with these revisions as well as the rules which have not changed. GRAND-AM will continue to strive for a balanced playing field, with a full starting field of various car makes and models in each race that are as equally matched as possible. To maintain proper balance, it may be necessary to make occasional rule changes and/or modifications to ensure the proper balance in the competition arena. We all at GRAND-AM wish all of you a successful and rewarding year of racing. GRAND-AM Road Racing continues to strive to make sports car road racing highly competitive, affordable and entertaining for racing fans and competitors. One of the tools that we use for this purpose is the GRAND-AM Rulebook, which contains the rules and

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procedures governing all GRAND-AM sanctioned on-track activities. In 2013, the GRAND-AM Rulebook has been revised in several respects. We urge you to carefully study the new Rulebook in order to familiarize yourself with these revisions, as well as the rules that have not changed. If you have any questions or need rules clarifications, please contact a Senior GRAND-AM Official. In keeping with GRAND-AMs commitment to maintain proper balance in the competition arena, it may be necessary for GRANDAM to make rule changes and/or rule modifications from time-to-time. Such changes are designed to enhance close competition. GRAND-AMs goal of a full starting field of various car makes and models in each race that are as equally matched as possible is in the overall best interest of the sport. That is what GRAND-AM has strived for in the past and will continue to strive for in the future. We all at GRAND-AM wish all of you a successful and rewarding year of racing. Ed Bennett President & CEO

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SPORTING REGULATIONS SECTION 1 GENERAL RULES PROCEDURE 1-1 Applicability ......................................................................2 1-2 Amendments.....................................................................2 1-3 Definitions and Terms .......................................................2 1-4 Interpreting and Applying the Regulations .......................5 1-5 Interpretation and Application ..........................................5 1-6 Principle Rule....................................................................6 1-7 Submission to the Regulations.........................................6 SECTION 2 MEMBERSHIP 2-1 Authority ...........................................................................6 2-2 Reservation of Rights .......................................................7 2-3 Membership Requirement ................................................7 2-4 Application Procedure ......................................................7 2-5 Eligibility Requirements ....................................................8 2-6 Credentials........................................................................9 2-7 Member Status .................................................................9 2-8 Member Conduct............................................................11 2-9 Entrant Obligations .........................................................12 2-10 Substance Abuse Policy.................................................13 SECTION 3 ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS 3-1 Event ..............................................................................15 3-2 Safety..............................................................................16 3.3 Testing Policy..................................................................18 3-3 Event Entry .....................................................................19 3-4 GRAND-AM Officials ......................................................20 3-5 Identification Markings ...................................................21 SECTION 4 FLAGS AND COMMUNICATION 4-1 On-Track Communication...............................................22 4-2 Black ...............................................................................22 4-3 Black with Orange Disc ..................................................22 4-4 Black & White Checkered...............................................22 4-5 Blue or Blue with Orange Diagonal ................................22 4-6 Green ..............................................................................23 4-7 Red .................................................................................23 4-8 Yellow..............................................................................23 4-9 Yellow with Red Stripes ..................................................23 4-10 White...............................................................................23 SECTION 5 PADDOCK, PITS & ROAD 5-1 Paddock..........................................................................23 5-2 Pit Lane...........................................................................24 SECTION 6 CONDUCT OF EVENTS 6-1 Technical Inspection .......................................................28 6-2 Qualifying ........................................................................30 v

6-3 Fan Walk .........................................................................32 6-4 Pre-Race .........................................................................33 6-5 Race Start and Restart Procedures................................33 6-6 Race Interruption (Red Flag)...........................................34 6-7 Mandatory Pit Stops.......................................................35 6-8 Drive Time Restrictions...................................................35 6-9 Race Completion ............................................................35 6-10 On-Tracks Rules .............................................................35 6-11 Safety Car .......................................................................36 6-12 Standard Full Course Yellow ..........................................36 6-13 Pass-Around and Pit Stops ............................................36 6-14 Wave-By and End of Operation......................................38 6-15 Restart ............................................................................39 6-16 Short Full Course Yellow ................................................39 6.17 Pass-Around and Pit Stops ............................................39 6-18 Wave-By and End of Operation......................................40 6.19 Extended Full Course Yellow..........................................40 6.20 Wave-By and End of Operation......................................41 6.21 Competition Penalties ....................................................41 SECTION 7 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 7-1 Fueling Rig ......................................................................42 7-2 Driver ID Transmitters .....................................................44 7-3 Safety Light System .......................................................44 SECTION 8 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 8-1 Penalty ............................................................................44 8-2 General Administration ...................................................45 8-3 Timing and Scoring Results ...........................................45 8-4 Protest ............................................................................46 8-5 Appeal.............................................................................47 8-6 Appeal to the Chief Appellate Officer.............................48 SECTION 9 PRIZES, POINT FUNDS AND AWARDS 9-1 Sole Authority .................................................................50 9-2 Event Prizes ....................................................................50 9-3 Point Funds.....................................................................50 9-4 Championship.................................................................50 9-5 GRAND-AM Driver Championships................................51 9-6 Measurement ..................................................................52 9-7 Ties .................................................................................52 9-8 GRAND-AM Manufacturer Championships....................52 9-9 GRAND-AM Team Championships ................................53 GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 Eligibility .........................................................................57 1-2 Measurements ............................................................... 57 1-3 Equivalence Formula ..................................................... 57 vi

SECTION 2 - BODYWORK REGULATIONS 2-1 Bodywork .......................................................................58 2-2 Rear Wing ...................................................................... 59 2-3 Bodywork Pins............................................................... 59 2-4 Windshield Wiper........................................................... 59 2-5 Lights ............................................................................. 59 2-6 Windshield/Rear Glass ...................................................59 SECTION 3 - ENGINE REGULATIONS 3-1 General Engine Eligibility ............................................... 60 3-2 Pistons/Rods ................................................................. 61 3-3 Cylinder Heads .............................................................. 61 3-4 Crankshaft .................................................................... 61 3-5 Camshaft, Valve Lifter and Rocker Arms ...................... 61 3-6 Engine Air Restrictors .....................................................61 SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL 4-1 Ignition System ..............................................................61 4-2 Electrical System ........................................................... 62 4-3 Traction Control ..............................................................62 4-4 Traction Control ECU Control .........................................63 SECTION 5 - COOLING 5-1 Cooling System ..............................................................63 SECTION 6 - ENGINE LUBRICATION/DRY SUMP 6-1 Oil Reservoir Tank ..........................................................63 SECTION 7 - EXHAUST 7-1 Exhaust System..............................................................63 SECTION 8 - DRIVE TRAIN 8-1 Drive Train .......................................................................64 8-2 AGS (Paddleshift) Systems.............................................64 8-2 Artificial Heating..............................................................64 SECTION 9 - WHEELS AND TIRES 9-1 Official Tire - Rolex Series ..............................................64 9-2 Official Tire Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.....64 9-3 Control ............................................................................65 9-4 Responsibility .................................................................65 9-5 Artificial Heating..............................................................65 9-6 Tire Air Pressure ............................................................65 9-7 Carbon fiber wheels........................................................63 9-8 Wheel Attachment ..........................................................63 9-9 Wheel Diameter ............................................................. 63 SECTION 10 - CHASSIS 10-1 Suspension ....................................................................63 10-2 Steering ......................................................................... 67 10-3 Frame & Roll Cage ........................................................ 67 10-4 Air Jacks ........................................................................ 68 10-5 Car Weight/Ballast ......................................................... 68 SECTION 11 - BRAKES 11-1 Brakes.............................................................................68 vii

11-2 Brake Cooling System................................................... 69 SECTION 12 - FUEL/FUEL CELLS 12-1 Official Fuel .....................................................................69 12-2 Sampling....................................................................... 69 12-3 Fuel Handling................................................................. 69 12-4 Fuel Cell/Fillers/Vents .................................................... 69 12-5 Fuel Lines ...................................................................... 71 12-6 Fuel Pumps.................................................................... 71 12-7 Fuel Capacity................................................................. 71 SECTION 13 - DATA ACQUISITION/RECORDING 13-1 Telemetry .......................................................................71 13-2 Data Acquisition ............................................................ 71 13-3 Radios............................................................................ 72 13-4 Transmitter ..................................................................... 72 13-5 Data Recording.............................................................. 72 13-6 Accident Data Recorders ...............................................73 SECTION 14 - IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS 14-1 Competition Numbers ....................................................73 14-2 Logos and Brand marks ................................................ 74 14-3 Rig Identification............................................................ 75 SECTION 15 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 15-1 Driver Equipment ............................................................75 15-2 Fire Extinguishers .......................................................... 77 15-3 Towing Eyes....................................................................78 15-4 Delphi Safety Light System ............................................78 15-5 In-Car T.V. Camera..........................................................78 SECTION 16 - FINAL TEXT 16-1 Final Text.........................................................................79 SECTION 17 - ROLL CAGE DIAGRAM SECTION 18 - WINDSHIELD BRACE DIAGRAM DAYTONA PROTOTYPE REGULATIONS SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1-1 Classifications ................................................................82 1-2 Competition ....................................................................82 1-3 Eligibility..........................................................................82 1-4 Daytona Prototype Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 ...................83 1-5 Additional Specifications ................................................83 SECTION 2 - BODYWORK 2-1 Bodywork........................................................................83 2-2 Headlights...................................................................... 85 2-3 Aerodynamic Devices Ducts Vents - Louvers ........ 86 SECTION 3 WEIGHT 3-1 Minimum Weight .............................................................88 SECTION 4 ENGINE ELIGIBILITY AND MODIFICATIONS 4-1 Eligibility........................................................................ 89 4-2 General Engine Requirements...................................... 89 viii

4-3 Detailed Engine Requirements ..................................... 90 SECTION 5 DRIVETRAIN 5-1 Approved Models ...........................................................91 5-2 Clutch/Flywheel ..............................................................91 5-3 Maximum Forward Gears ...............................................91 5-4 Sequential Gear Change ................................................91 5-5 Gear Ratios.................................................................... 91 5-6 Bell Housing .................................................................. 91 5-7 Axle Retention ................................................................91 5-8 Attenuator .......................................................................92 SECTION 6 WHEELS & TIRES 6-1 Official Tire ......................................................................92 6-2 Tire Control .....................................................................92 6-3 Tire Testing......................................................................93 6-4 Wheels ............................................................................93 SECTION 7 SUSPENSION 7-1 Design.............................................................................94 7-2 Rear Suspension ........................................................... 94 7-3 Active Suspension ......................................................... 94 7-4 Shock Absorbers ........................................................... 94 SECTION 8 CHASSIS/BODY DIMENSIONS 8-1 Basic Dimensions ...........................................................95 SECTION 9 - BRAKES 9-1 Rotors .............................................................................95 9-2 Calipers.......................................................................... 96 9-3 Brake Hat....................................................................... 96 9-4 Rolex 24 Brake Systems ................................................96 9-5 DP Brake Systems..........................................................96 SECTION 10 FUEL SYSTEM 10-1 Specification ...................................................................96 10-2 Location ......................................................................... 97 10-3 Fueling ........................................................................... 97 10-4 Fuel Capacity................................................................. 97 SECTION 11 - TELEMETRY/DATA RECORDING 11-1 Data Recorder.................................................................97 SECTION 12 - IDENTIFICATION 12-1 Car Identification ............................................................97 12-2 Engine Identification .......................................................98 SECTION 13 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 13-1 Fire Extinguishers ...........................................................98 13-2 Wheel Tethers .................................................................99 GT REGULATIONS SECTION 1 - General Class Explanation and Purpose 1-1 P63104' .......................................................................102 1-2 S1'%+(+%#5+0/4................................................................102 1-3 C#5')03+'4.....................................................................102 ix

SECTION 2 - GENERAL ENGINE REGULATIONS 2-1 E-+)+$+-+5: .......................................................................102 2-2 E/)+/' L0%#5+0/ ........................................................... 103 2-3 G'/'3#- E/)+/' R'26+3'.'/54 .................................... 103 2-4 E9*#645 S:45'.4 ......................................................... 105 2-5 C:-+/&'3 H'#&4 .............................................................105 2-6 C#.4*#(5, !#-7' L+(5'3, #/& R0%,'3 A3.4 .....................105 2-7 I/5#,' M#/+(0-& .............................................................105 2-8 A+3 C-'#/'3, #/& A+3 I/5#,'............................................105 2-9 E-'%53+%#- S:45'. ..........................................................105 2-10 R#&+#503 ....................................................................... 105 SECTION 3 - CAR BOD" REQUIREMENTS 3-1 B0&:803, - (P3'1 1)......................................................106 3-2 B0&:803, - P3'1 2)...................................................... 107 3-3 D#4*/I/45#--'& C0.10/'/54......................................... 109 3-4 "+/&084 ...................................................................... 109 3-5 F-003 ............................................................................. 110 3-6 R'#3 "+/) .................................................................... 111 3-7 F30/5 S1-+55'3/A+3 D#.................................................... 111 3-8 A+3 I/-'54 ....................................................................... 111 3-9 L+)*5+/)......................................................................... 112 SECTION 4 - DRI E TRAIN 4-1 D3+7' 3#+/ (P3'1 1) ..................................................... 112 4-2 D3+7' 3#+/ (P3'1 2) ..................................................... 112 4-3 C-65%*/F-:8*''-.............................................................113 4-4 M#9+.6. (038#3& )'#34 ...............................................113 4-5 B'-- *064+/)/A&#15'3 P-#5'............................................113 4-6 P301/D3+7' S*#(5............................................................113 SECTION 5 # !HEELS AND TIRES 5-1 O((+%+#- +3' ...................................................................114 5-2 +3' %0/530- ....................................................................114 5-3 '45+/)...........................................................................114 5-4 "*''-4 ..........................................................................115 SECTION 6 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING 6-1 S641'/4+0/ (P3'1 1) .....................................................116 6-2 S641'/4+0/ (P3'1 2) .....................................................117 SECTION 7 - BRAKES 7-1 B3#,' R05034 ................................................................ 118 7-2 B3#,' C#-+1'34 ............................................................. 118 7-3 B3#,' M#45'3 C:-+/&'34................................................ 119 SECTION 8 -FUEL S"STEM 8-1 F6'- #/,4.....................................................................119 8-2 F+55+/)4 #/& P+1+/) ........................................................119 8-3 F6'- #/, F+--'34 ............................................................119 SECTION 9 - !EIGHT 9-1 M#9+.6. 1'3.+55'& 3'#3 8'+)*5 1'3%'/5#)' ................120 x

SECTION 10 - MANUFACTURERS 10-1 M#/6(#%563'34 ...............................................................120 GX REGULATIONS SECTION 1 - General Class Explanation and Purpose 1-1 P63104' .......................................................................122 1-2 S1'%+(+%#5+0/4................................................................122 1-3 C#5')03+'4.....................................................................122 SECTION 2 - GENERAL ENGINE REGULATIONS 2-1 E-+)+$+-+5: .......................................................................122 2-2 E/)+/' L0%#5+0/ ........................................................... 123 2-3 G'/'3#- E/)+/' R'26+3'.'/54 .................................... 123 2-4 E9*#645 S:45'.4 ......................................................... 125 2-5 C:-+/&'3 H'#&4 .............................................................125 2-6 C#.4*#(5, !#-7' L+(5'3, #/& R0%,'3 A3.4 .....................125 2-7 I/5#,' M#/+(0-& .............................................................125 2-8 A+3 C-'#/'3, #/& A+3 I/5#,'............................................125 2-9 E-'%53+%#- S:45'. ..........................................................126 2-10 R#&+#503 ....................................................................... 126 SECTION 3 - CAR BOD" REQUIREMENTS 3-1 B0&:803, - (P3'1 1)......................................................126 3-2 B0&:803, - (P3'1 2)..................................................... 127 3-3 D#4*/I/45#--'& C0.10/'/54......................................... 130 3-4 "+/&084 ...................................................................... 130 3-5 F-003............................................................................. 131 3-6 R'#3 "+/).................................................................... 131 3-7 F30/5 S1-+55'3/A+3 D#. .................................................. 132 3-8 A+3 I/-'54....................................................................... 132 3-9 L+)*5+/) ........................................................................ 132 SECTION 4 - DRI E TRAIN 4-1 D3+7' 3#+/ (P3'1 1) ..................................................... 132 4-2 D3+7' 3#+/ (P3'1 2) ..................................................... 133 4-3 C-65%*/F-:8*''-.............................................................134 4-4 M#9+.6. (038#3& )'#34 ...............................................134 4-5 B'-- *064+/)/A&#15'3 P-#5' ...........................................134 4-6 P301/D3+7' S*#(5 ...........................................................134 SECTION 5 # !HEELS AND TIRES 5-1 O((+%+#- +3' ...................................................................134 5-2 +3' %0/530- ....................................................................134 5-3 '45+/)...........................................................................135 5-4 "*''-4 ..........................................................................136 SECTION 6 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING 6-1 S641'/4+0/ (P3'1 1) .....................................................136 6-2 S641'/4+0/ (P3'1 2) .....................................................137 SECTION 7 - BRAKES 7-1 B3#,' R05034................................................................ 139 7-2 B3#,' C#-+1'34 ............................................................. 139 xi

7-3 B3#,' M#45'3 C:-+/&'34 ............................................... 139 SECTION 8 -FUEL S"STEM 8-1 F6'- #/,4.....................................................................139 8-2 F+55+/)4 #/& P+1+/) ........................................................140 8-3 F6'- #/, F+--'34............................................................140 SECTION 9 - !EIGHT 9-1 M#9+.6. 1'3.+55'& 3'#3 8'+)*5 1'3%'/5#)' ................140 SECTION 10 - MANUFACTURERS 10-1 M#/6(#%563'34 ...............................................................140 CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE SECTION 1 - PURPOSE 1-1 Purpose .......................................................................142 SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY 2-1 Eligibility....................................................................... 142 2-2 Classes ........................................................................ 142 2-3 Recognition/Configuration........................................... 143 SECTION 3 - CHASSIS/BODYWORK REGULATIONS 3-1 Drive and Steering .......................................................144 3-2 Added car weight ........................................................ 144 SECTION 4 - FUEL/FUEL CELLS 4-1 Fuel Tank/Cell .............................................................. 144 4-2 Fuel Fillers/Vents ......................................................... 144 4-3 Fuel Lines .................................................................... 145 4-4 Fuel Capacity............................................................... 145 SECTION 5 - MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT/ MODIFICATIONS 5-1 Roll Cage .....................................................................145 5-2 Glass............................................................................ 146 5-3 Other Safety Modifications.......................................... 146 SECTION 6 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 6-1 Standard Components ................................................ 146 6-2 Brakes.......................................................................... 146 6-3 Shocks, Springs, Suspension ..................................... 147 6-4 Lights ........................................................................... 148 6-5 Exhaust System........................................................... 148 6-6 Turbocharging/Supercharging ..................................... 149 6-7 Other Items Which May Be Substituted...................... 150 6-8 Engine.......................................................................... 151 6-9 Steering Wheel/Steering System................................. 152 6-10 Doors/Hood/Body Shell............................................... 152 6-11 Ride Height/Track ........................................................ 152 6-12 Items That May Be Removed...................................... 153 6-13 Gearbox, Differential, Drivetrain .................................. 153 6-14 Tires ............................................................................. 153 SECTION 7 - VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY AND NOTES xii

PREFACE
The Grand American Road Racing Association LLC (GRAND-AM) Rulebook is designed to provide for the orderly conduct of all GRANDAM sports car sanctioned activities and takes effect immediately upon publication.

The Rulebook consists of the following 3 Articles: 1. Article 1 - The General Sporting Regulations (GSR). The GSR contains the basic rules and Regulations under which GRAND-AM and its Series are organized under. Where no other section of the Regulations addresses an issue, the GSR governs. Article 2 - The General Automobile Regulations (GAR). The GAR provides the general technical and safety specifications of the Car and equipment. Where no other section of the Regulations addresses an issue, the GAR governs. Article 3 - The General Class Regulations (GCR). The GCR provides the technical specifications for each class of Cars: (DP-GCR), (GT-GCR) and (Continental: (GS/ST-GCR). Where the GAR and a GCR conflict, the GCR prevails.

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In addition to the Rulebook, GRAND-AM may issue: 1. Specific Car Regulations (SCR) that provide technical specifications for a specific make and model of Car (such as the constructor and engine for the DP Cars). Where the Rulebook and the SCR conflict, the SCR governs. Supplementary Regulations (SR) that provide rules and specifications specific to an Event. Where the Supplementary Regulations are in conflict with the Rulebook or the SCR, the Supplementary Regulations govern.

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Finally, GRAND-AM communicates to its Members through Bulletins, through its Director of Competition and through Officials. Such communication may amplify, amend, clarify or modify the Rulebook, SCR and/or SR. All together, these publications and any amendments, along with any applicable agreements to which GRAND-AM is a party, form the Regulations for GRAND-AM and its Members. The purpose of the Regulations is to: (i) promote safety, the sport of automotive compexiii

tition and GRAND-AM, (ii) enhance competition, (iii) ensure the quality, fairness and integrity of the GRAND-AM programs and operations and (iv) achieve prompt finality in the competition results (the Purpose). It is ultimately the obligation of each Member to ensure their conduct and equipment comply with all applicable Regulations. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with, the Regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of automobile racing and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others.

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SPORTING REGULATIONS SECTION 1 GENERAL RULES PROCEDURE 1.1 Applicability. The Regulations apply to all Events. For all Members, the Rulebook, as part of the Regulations, establishes the foundation for the organization and conduct of all Events. Amendments. GRAND-AM reserves the right to amend, or modify, the Regulations at any time in furtherance of the Purpose. Such amendments become effective upon publication by GRAND-AM, in the manner of its choice, regardless of when a Member receives actual notice. Definitions and Terms. The following terms, appearing periodically throughout the Regulations, have the following meanings: Ca- means an automobile approved for racing competition. C*((%/(!)/ L%)! means where the start of the pit lane speed limit begins, normally indicated by cones at pit entrance. C*(+!/%/*- means Member, Entrant, Driver, Car owner, team manager, Crewmember or any other person (other than an Official) who participates competitively in an Event. Whenever the words Competitor, Entrant, Driver, Car owner, team manager, mechanic, team member or Crewmember are used, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term used is interpreted to include any Driver, Entrant, Car owner, team manager, mechanic, team member or Crewmember assigned to or a member of the same racing team. C*)c'0.%1! means that such action, inaction, and/or decision are final and not subject to protest, appeal and/or litigation. C*)/%)!)/a' T%-! S+*-/. Ca- C$a''!)#! (CTSCC) denoted in parentheses and italicized where Regulations differ from the Rolex Series. DP means a Daytona Prototype Car or the Daytona Prototype class. E1!)/ means an entire program of Grand-Am sanctioned competitions. FIA (Federation Internationale de IAutomobile) means the International Federation of National Automobile Clubs. 2

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F%)%.$(%)#) L%)! means the point on-track where timing and scoring ends. GRAND-AM means the national sanctioning organization formed to promote sports car road racing and the trade name and registered service mark of Grand American Road Racing Association, LLC. (C*)/%)!)/a': GS (!a). a G-a) S+*-/ Ca- *- /$! G-a) S+*-/ c'a...) GT means a Grand Touring Car or the Grand Touring class. H!a ,0a-/!-. means the principal office of GRAND-AM, located at One Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114. M!(b!- means an individual or entity accepted by GRAND-AM as a Member pursuant to the Regulations whose membership is not expired, suspended, canceled or terminated. OE means original equipment as delivered on a Car built by a recognized automobile manufacturer and delivered via a regular retail sales outlet. Pa *c& means the area within the facility where Entrants park their transporters and work on the Car between Sessions. P%/ S/a'' means the working area along pit lane assigned to an Entrant during a Session, in which the Competitors may place their equipment and service the Car. P-*(*/!- means an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture or other legal entity that, in connection with the Event, is designated as the Promoter in the executed Sanction Agreement for the Event. Rac! means the Car competition during an Event, listed on the GRAND-AM season schedule, for which championship points and awards are distributed based upon finishing position. Rac! E,0%+(!)/ means a Car, Car part, engine, engine component, tires, fuel, support equipment and/or any other part or related equipment. Rac! P-*c! 0-! means the manner in which an Event is conducted. It includes, but is not limited to, determinations regarding the eligibility of Cars for competition, qualifying procedures, the line-up of the Cars, the start of the Race, the control of Cars throughout the Race by flags, lights, or other direct communication, the election to stop or delay a Race, control of pit activity, flagging, the positioning of Cars at any time, the assessment of lap and time penalties, and the completion of the Race. It 3

does not include the assessment of penalties (disqualification, suspension or fine) except lap and/or time penalties imposed during a Race or immediately after a Race. R!#0'a/%*). mean the rules and Regulations governing the organization, sanctioning and conduct of Events. This includes but is not limited to, the Rulebook, Supplementary Regulations and Bulletins. Sa"!/3 Ca- means a non-competition vehicle used during the exploratory laps prior to the start of the Race and during a Race to collect the field of Cars during an intervention. Sa)c/%*) A#-!!(!)/ means the documentary authority, granted by GRAND-AM, to organize and hold a competition. S!-%!. means the individual series sanctioned by GRAND-AM. S!..%*) means the time from the official start of the Session as determined by the Official Schedule and Timing and Scoring, through the official time of the end of the Session as determined by the Official Schedule or adjusted by Race Control until the last running Car exits the racing surface and the Cars have cleared pit lane. S%)#'! F%'! means a line of Cars arranged one behind another without overtaking. S/a-/(%)#) L%)! means the point on-track where timing and scoring begins. (C*)/%)!)/a': ST (!a). S/-!!/ T0)!- Ca- *- /$! S/-!!/ T0)!- C'a...) S0+!-1%.*-3 O""%c%a'. means the officers, employees or agents of GRAND-AM as designated by GRAND-AM. The Supervisory Officials for 2013 include: Ed Bennett, President & Chief Executive Officer Richard Buck, Managing Director, Competition Gabriel Cadringher, Managing Director, Technical Regulations and Development Mark Raffauf, Managing Director of Racing Operations Gary Cummings, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Manager Jeff Smallwood, GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Manager Mike Kraemer, Competition Senior Project Manager Rob Elson, Technical Manager Tom Seabolt, Race Operations Manager Don Abbott, Chief Scorer Mary Suarez, Director of Member Services 4

S0++'!(!)/a-3 R!#0'a/%*). (SR) means additional rules specific to an Event. T!./(%)#) means all forms of Testing on or off-track. T%-! S!/ means two front tires and two rear tires. 1.4 Interpreting and Applying the Regulations. 1.4.1 Pronouns. The pronouns he, his, and him are generic and not intended to indicate gender. 1.4.2 Money. All monetary amounts specified are in US Dollars. 1.4.3 Forms and Information. All forms and information referred to in the Regulations can be obtained from Headquarters and/or GRAND-AM.com. 1.4.4 Notice. Receipt is determined by the date contained in the U.S. postal mark (if mailed), GRAND-AM recognized courier receipt, or the GRAND-AM date or fax time code stamp (if delivered in person or sent by fax). Interpretation and Application. In any dispute regarding the Regulations, the interpretation and application of the Officials shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision in the Regulations, Supervisory Officials may review an Officials interpretation or application of the Regulations where such Supervisory Officials deem such review to be appropriate. The interpretation and application of the Regulations by the Officials (or by a Supervisory Official) are Conclusive, except as provided for in the Regulations. In furtherance of the Purpose, all Members, including but not limited to, Competitors, expressly agree that: 1.5.1 NON-LITIGABLE. DETERMINATIONS MADE BY GRAND-AM AS TO THE APPLICABILITY AND INTERPRETATION OF THE REGULATIONS ARE NON-LITIGABLE, AND THEY WILL NOT INITIATE OR MAINTAIN LITIGATION OF ANY KIND AGAINST GRAND-AM OR ANYONE ACTING ON BEHALF OF GRAND-AM, TO REVERSE OR MODIFY SUCH APPLICATION AND/OR INTERPRETATION OR TO RECOVER DAMAGES OR TO SEEK ANY OTHER KIND OF RELIEF AS A RESULT OF SUCH DETERMINATIONS. IF THE LITIGATION IS NOT DISMISSED PURSUANT TO THIS COVENANT, THE MATTER WILL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND THE MEMBER HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN SUCH ACTION. GRAND-AM 5

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RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION HEREUNDER, INCLUDING SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP, FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION. Reimbursement of Legal Fees. Any Member that initiates or maintains litigation in violation of this provision agrees to reimburse GRAND-AM for all costs of such litigation, including travel expenses and attorneys fees.

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Principal Rule. On occasion, circumstances are presented, either unforeseen or otherwise extraordinary, in which strict application of the Regulations may not achieve the Purpose. In such rare circumstances, Officials, as a practical matter, may make a determination that is not contemplated by or is inconsistent with the Regulations. Such determinations are reviewable by Supervisory Officials. All such determinations are Conclusive, except as provided for in the Regulations. Submission to the Regulations. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication and/or compliance with the Regulations. Every person, entity, group of persons, or Promoter, and any person who receives a Membership, warrants that (i) he agrees without reservation to know and abide by the Regulations, (ii) he renounces the right to have legal recourse, except with the written consent of GRAND-AM, to any arbitrator or tribunal not provided for in the Regulations. SECTION 2 - GRAND-AM MEMBERSHIP

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Authority. GRAND-AM may, but is not required to, accept as a Member any individual or entity, as long as the applicant submits a properly executed Membership Application with the appropriate fee and meets the required qualifications. GRAND-AM is dedicated to the highest degree of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity. For that reason, GRAND-AM at its sole discretion, may reject the application of an otherwise qualified applicant if it is in the interest of GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing, for reasons including but not limited to, the applicants participation or involvement in conduct inconsistent with the Purpose, whether in the course of racing activity or not, and whether or not the applicant was a Member or applicant at the time of such conduct. The affected Member may appeal such determination directly to the Chief Appellate Officer, in accor6

dance with the Regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all decisions as to an applicants driving ability and/or physical condition are Conclusive. 2.2 Reservation of Rights. GRAND-AM reserves the right to deny entry to any Event to any Member or to revoke any Membership or credential previously issued by GRAND-AM for any reason or no reason, except that GRAND-AM will not deny or revoke a Membership or credential solely on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Membership Requirement. Any person or entity desiring to participate in GRAND-AM as a Driver, Entrant, Crewmember, permanent media, Industry Representative, partner or Official must be a current Member of GRAND-AM in the capacity in which they wish to participate. 2.3.1 Exception. A competition license issued by the FIA as a Driver or Entrant for persons who reside internationally is recognized for participation in an Event listed on the FIA calendar but does not include a GRAND-AM Membership or any benefits or privileges of such Membership, including but not limited to point awards, point fund awards or participant accident insurance: 2.3.2 FIA Membership. Every Driver in a FIA-listed Race must possess a current FIA Driver License regardless of other licensing. Every Car entered in a FIA-listed Race must be entered by someone possessing a current FIA Entrant License regardless of other licensing. Applications for FIA licenses may be obtained from GRAND-AM. Application Procedure. An applicant must submit a fully completed and properly signed Annual Membership Application (waiver) accompanied by the appropriate Membership fee to Headquarters. The receipt of an applicants Annual Membership Application and/or fee does not constitute the issuance of, or approval by GRAND-AM of such Annual Membership Application. An applicant is notified in writing by GRAND-AM whether their application has been approved. 2.4.1 Minors. All applicants 16, 17 or 18 years old at the time of application and not legally emancipated, must include with their Annual Membership Application and fee, a fully complete Minor Participant Waiver signed by the applicant and the 7

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applicants father, mother, and/or legal guardian. All signatures on the Minor Participant Waiver must be notarized unless the minor applicant is applying in person at Registration during a GRAND-AM Event and his father, mother and/or legal guardian is present, in which case all parties must sign before a GRAND-AM Official. An applicant 16, 17 or 18 years old and emancipated, must include with their Annual Membership Application and fee, a copy of the emancipation order. Specific Events may have additional requirements for minors that must be fulfilled prior to participation in such Event. Business Entities. If applicant is a partnership, corporation or other legal entity, the person responsible for all communication and contact with GRAND-AM regarding the entity must fill out the Annual Membership Application and such person must meet the eligibility requirements for the capacity in which the entity wishes to participate.

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Eligibility Requirements. 2.5.1 Driver. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Driver, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 16 years of age; (ii) If requested, submit to and pass a driving ability test(s) conducted by and at the discretion of GRAND-AM; and (iii) Be physically fit as determined at the sole discretion of GRANDAM. In this regard, GRAND-AM may require an applicant to pass one or more physical examination(s) by a qualified physician(s). 2.5.2 Entrant. To secure and maintain a Membership in the capacity of Entrant, an applicant must, at minimum, be 21 years of age. 2.5.3 Crewmember. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Crew member, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 16 years of age and (ii) Be physically fit as determined in the sole discretion of GRAND-AM. In this regard, GRANDAM may require an applicant to pass one or more physical examination(s) by a qualified physician(s). 2.5.4 Official. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Official, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 18 years of age; (ii) Possess, in the sole discretion of GRAND-AM, the necessary qualifications and abilities to carry out the duties of an Official; and (iii) Be physically fit as determined in 8

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the sole discretion of GRAND-AM. In this regard, GRAND-AM may require an applicant to pass one or more physical examination(s) by a qualified physician(s). Partner. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Partner, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 21 years of age; and (ii) Be an employee or agent of an entity which has a direct contractual relationship with GRAND-AM (Sponsor, Contingency Partner, OEM, Series Sponsor, Promoter, etc.) Industry Representative. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Industry Representative, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 19 years of age; and (ii) Be an employee or agent of a company that supplies products or services to Competitors. Annual credentials are not available to Industry Representatives. Media. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Media Representative, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 19 years of age; and (ii) Be assigned to cover GRAND-AM Event(s).

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Credentials. Only persons approved by GRAND-AM are permitted to enter restricted areas (i.e., garage areas, pits, racing surface and similar areas) after they have personally signed all required entry forms, waiver and release of liability forms and pit permits applicable to the particular Event and obtain a credential. Persons are prohibited from signing at any time, for any reason, any entry form, waiver and release of liability form or pit permit for anyone other than themselves. Credentials must be displayed at all times during an Event. Competitors must not enter Race Control, timing and scoring and/or the broadcast compound during any Session unless permitted or directed by an Official. 2.6.1 Eligibility. Annual credentials are available for Members in the capacity of: Entrant, Driver, Partner, Crew member, Media, Official and VIP upon execution and acceptance by GRAND-AM of an Annual Credential Application. GRAND-AM single Event licenses are available in the capacity of: Entrant, Driver, Partner, Crew member, Official, VIP and Industry Representative. Member Status. All Membership cards and credentials issued by GRAND-AM remain the property of GRAND-AM 9

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and expire December 31st of the year of issue. Privileges may be revoked at any time for non-compliance with the Regulations. All Members of GRAND-AM must, willingly and without reservation, present their Membership card and/or credential to Officials upon request. GRAND-AM in its sole discretion may review the qualifications of any Member at any time and may require such Member to submit to additional physical examination(s) Driver ability test(s), provide a resume to include Driver information and record of competition and/or take any other action or require the Member to take any action, as GRAND-AM deems appropriate, to determine whether the Member continues to qualify in the appropriate capacity, as set forth in the Regulations. 2.7.1 Independent Contractor. Members are independent contractors who assume and take full accountability for reporting and paying to the appropriate authorities all charges, premiums and taxes, if any, due and payable on any funds Members may receive as a result of their participation in Events, including but not limited to Social Security taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, workmans compensation insurance, income taxes and withholding taxes. A Member is not an agent, servant or employee of GRAND-AM by virtue of such Membership. Each Member is responsible for compensating their employees and/or agents and assumes all responsibility for the actions of the Members employees and/or agents. 2.7.2 Revocation. GRAND-AM may suspend a Member for a definite or indefinite period of time or terminate such Membership indefinitely, in the interest of GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing. Upon suspension or revocation, the Member must promptly forward the Membership card and any credentials to Headquarters. If the Member fails to do so, the Membership becomes inoperative and invalid, unless the Member has been suspended, in which case the Membership becomes inoperative and invalid until the lifting of the suspension. GRAND-AM will return the Membership card and credential (if applicable) to the Member upon the lifting of the suspension. Such Member has no right to receive, and GRAND-AM is not obligated to refund, any part or all of the fees paid by Member. The affected Member may appeal such suspension 10

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or termination directly to the Chief Appellate Officer, in accordance with the Regulations. Voluntary Termination. A Member may terminate his Membership at any time by providing a letter of resignation and their Membership card and credentials to Headquarters. Such Member shall have no right to receive, and GRAND-AM is not obligated to refund, any part or all of the fees paid by Member. Non-Transferable. A Membership and/or credential is non-transferable and non-assignable. It must only be used by the person to whom it is issued. Any attempt to transfer, lend, or permit any other person or entity to use it shall result in a penalty. IF FOR ANY REASON, WHETHER INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL, A MEMBERSHIP AND/OR CREDENTIAL IS USED BY ANY OTHER PERSON, SUCH MEMBER(S) SHALL INDEMNIFY GRANDAM AND ALL RELATED PARTIES FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM SUCH USE.

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Member Conduct. Each Member is expected to conduct themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner. Persons whose appearance, associations or affiliations at or away from an Event are deemed inappropriate or who exhibit conduct which is offensive, abrasive, in bad taste, or otherwise inappropriate or who have been convicted of criminal activity, may be denied Membership or may have their existing Membership suspended or revoked by GRAND-AM. Such conduct may also result in penalties at the discretion of GRAND-AM. 2.8.1 Fan Engagement. Members may be required to take part in certain fan and media activities including, but not limited to, autograph sessions, television interviews, fan forums, tech talks, pit lane or Paddock fan walks. Failure or refusal to participate as directed, once scheduled and notified, arriving late, or departing early without the permission of GRAND-AM, may result in the imposition of penalties. 2.8.2 Disparagement. Any Member that publicly criticizes GRAND-AM, its employees or its Officials may be considered to be acting in an unsportsmanlike manner prejudicial or detrimental to GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing and may be subject to penalties. 11

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Payment. Failure to pay all sums due to GRANDAM or its contractors, agents, affiliated companies or Promoters may result in penalties.

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Entrant Obligations. It is the responsibility of the Entrant, wishing to participate in an Event, to obtain the appropriate Official Entry Form and to ascertain and abide by all applicable deadlines and instructions. Such Entrant or his nominated designee is the sole spokesperson for its Competitors in any and all competition matters pertaining to the Event. 2.9.1 Car Registration. All Entrants must register their Car(s) with GRAND-AM by completing the necessary application forms and paying the appropriate fees. 2.9.2 Competition Numbers. Competition numbers are assigned by GRAND-AM following the completion of the registration process and are non-assignable and non-transferable, except by GRAND-AM. The Entrant must use the assigned competition number on the Car registered by the Entrant. During an Event, the Entrant must use the competition number to identify a particular Car and it must not be transferred to another Car during the Event, except with GRAND-AM approval. At subsequent Events, the Entrant may use the competition number to identify a different Car registered by the Entrant. Points and other prizes are awarded to the Entrant for the performance of the Car identified by the competition number assigned to the Entrant. If GRAND-AM changes an Entrants competition number, GRAND-AM, at its sole discretion, may transfer the Entrants championship points to the new competition number. GRAND-AM reserves the right to revoke, reassign or transfer competition numbers at any time. 2.9.3 Responsibility. Entrants are at all times responsible for the conduct of their Competitors. An offense committed by a Competitor may be charged to the Entrant. Unpaid fines of the Entrant, its designee and/or Competitors may be collected by deducting the amount from the purse or point fund earnings of the Entrant. 2.9.4 Entrant Representative. When the Entrant cannot be present at an Event or is otherwise unavailable, he must designate a Member to be the Entrants 12

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representative in regards to all actions that an Entrant may take under the Regulations for such Event. Change in Ownership. With respect to an Entrant that is a business entity, the Entrant must inform Headquarters in writing promptly if the entity is altered in any material manner or the entitys stock or assets are sold (other than routine daily stock sales) or becomes the subject of a merger or the entitys ownership interest materially changes. When informed of such a change, GRAND-AM in its sole discretion may revoke the entitys Membership. If the new entity submits a new Annual Membership Application, GRAND-AM may assign the previous competition number(s) to the new Entrant or may assign different competition number(s). GRAND-AM in its sole discretion may assign to the new Entrant the championship points earned by the former Entrant and such other determinations regarding scoring, point funds and the distribution of the purse or prize monies if doing so is in the furtherance of the Purpose. Competitive Analysis. GRAND-AM may require Entrants to submit Race Equipment for analysis of performance capabilities in order to promote closer competition. Entrants must take all necessary steps to enable such tests. GRAND-AM is not responsible for any payment, reimbursement, damage or loss as a result of such analysis.

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Substance Abuse Policy. GRAND-AMs Substance Abuse Policy (Policy) prohibits the misuse of alcohol, prescription drugs and/or any other substance used in a manner that affects the safety of competition, including but not limited to, illegal substances. As part of the Regulations, Members are subject to the Policy, which can be found in its entirety on GRAND-AM.com. 2.10.1 Reasonable Suspicion. GRAND-AM may require a Member to submit to a test(s) if an Official has reasonable suspicion that (i)the Member has violated any part of the Policy as a result of using any prohibited substance, or (ii) has diminished ability to perform as a result of using any prohibited substance. Some conditions, observations and/or reports that may cause such reasonable suspicion are, without limitation, as follows: 13

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Being found or observed in possession of illegal substances or illegal drug paraphernalia, at any time. Observation of signs, symptoms and/or behaviors generally understood to accompany the use of prohibited substances including, without limitation, physical signs of red or droopy eyes, dilated or constricted pupils, constant running nose, red appearance in the face, persistent sniffing, slurred speech, stumbling, hyperactivity, needle marks, repeated unexplained disappearances from an Event, time distortion including repeated tardiness and missed appointments, chronic forgetfulness or broken promises, accidents during an Event(s), inability to concentrate or remember or to maintain attention, mental confusion, paranoia, presence of abnormal thoughts or ideas, violent tendencies, loss of temper, irritability, extreme personality change or mood swings, deteriorating personal hygiene or appearance, violation of safety precautions or careless acts during an Event. An arrest or conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a drug related conviction. Receipt of a report from a reliable source that a Member is under the influence of prohibited substances or is using, possessing or selling illegal drugs or substances. The results of an examination or test, as provided by the Regulations, which shows evidence of use of a prohibited substance, alcohol abuse or of adulteration or manipulation of the specimen. The odor or aroma of an alcoholic beverage on or about the breath or body of a Member consistent with use of such a substance or alcoholic beverage on the day of an Event. Refusal. If a Member refuses to consent to and participate in a test within the time period designated by an Official, the Member may be removed from the Event by the Race Director and may be subject to other emergency action as may be appropriate, including penalties. 14

SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS 3.1 Event. GRAND-AM approves an annual calendar of Events. An Event or a competition forming part of an Event may be canceled, rescheduled, or postponed by GRAND-AM for reasons of safety, or forces beyond GRAND-AMs control. If an entire Event is canceled prior to its commencement, GRAND-AM will make every effort to notify all parties concerned, but accepts NO responsibility for such cancellation, or failure to notify. 3.1.1 Advertising and Promotion Release. Each Competitor by entering an Event, grants to GRAND-AM, its duly authorized agents, assigns and licensees, including but not limited to the Series sponsor and Promoters, on an exclusive basis, the right to use and sublicense, Competitors name, likeness and performance, in and out of uniform, including photographs, images and sounds of Competitor, any Crewmember and/or any Car(s) with respect to which Competitor participates in the Event(s), in any way, material or medium (including but not limited to print, broadcasts by and through television, cable television, radio, pay-per-view, closed circuit television, satellite signal, digital signal, film productions, audiotape productions, transmissions over the Internet, public and private online services authorized by GRANDAM, sales, other commercial projects and/or the like) for promoting, advertising, or reporting GRAND-AM racing generally, the GRAND-AM Series in which Competitor participates, and/or any Event(s) or related telecast or programming, before, during and after such Event and Competitor hereby relinquishes to GRAND-AM exclusively and in perpetuity all rights thereto for such purpose. 3.1.2 Broadcast Rights. Each Competitor by entering an Event acknowledges that GRAND-AM exclusively and in perpetuity owns any and all rights to broadcast, transmit, film, tape, capture, overhear, photograph, collect or record by any means, process, medium or device (including but not limited to television, cable television, radio, payper-view, closed circuit television, satellite signal, digital signal, film productions, audiotape productions, transmissions over the Internet, public and private online services authorized by GRAND-AM, 15

sales, other commercial projects and/or the like), whether or not currently in existence, all film, audio, video and/or photographic images, sounds and data (including but not limited to in-Car audio, inCar video, in-Car radio, other electronic transmissions between Cars and Crewmembers and timing and scoring information) arising from, during, or in connection with the Event(s) (Work(s)) and that GRAND-AM is and shall be the sole owner of any and all intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights, trademarks, design rights, and other proprietary rights) worldwide in and to the Work(s) and in and to any other Work(s), copyrightable or otherwise created from the images, sounds and data arising from, during or in connection with the Event(s). In addition to the extent not already owned by GRAND-AM, Competitor hereby assigns to GRAND-AM exclusively and in perpetuity any and all rights set forth above. Competitor agrees to take all steps reasonably necessary, and all steps requested by GRAND-AM, to protect, perfect or effectuate GRAND-AMs ownership or other interest in these rights. Competitor agrees not to take any action, nor cause others to take any action, nor enter into any third party agreement that would contravene, diminish, encroach or infringe upon these GRAND-AM rights. 3.2 Safety 3.2.1 Participant Accident Insurance. GRAND-AM provides participant accident insurance coverage at Events as follows: $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000 Excess Medical $1,000,000 Excess Catastrophic Medical $100 per week Weekly Indemnity for the first 52 weeks Injuries. Any Competitor involved in an incident in which there is an injury, must report such incident to an Official prior to leaving the Event on the day the incident occurred. Where there is significant damage or injury, or at the direction of any Official, a Competitor MUST present himself or be transported to the track medical facility for evaluation. 16

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Participant accident insurance coverage may be declined by the insurance provider if an Official is not notified and/or the Competitor is not evaluated by the track medical staff. The Competitor is solely responsible for all medical costs, including any costs associated with off-site medical transportation, for injuries not covered by the insurance provider. Assumption of Risk. Automobile racing is an inherently dangerous sport and each Competitor assumes that risk when participating in an Event. The risk of serious injury or death cannot be eliminated and is always present at a high level. GRAND-AM cannot be and is not responsible for all or even most aspects of the safety effort. GRAND-AM Responsibility. Officials at an Event will inform the Promoter of any inadequacies they observe and consider in their best judgment to be inconsistent with the interest of safety, including but not limited to inadequacies in the racing facilities, safety personnel, equipment and conditions of the track. In addition, if an inadequacy is observed on a Competitors Car, equipment, or conduct, Officials may take whatever action is reasonable and appropriate to correct such inadequacy, including but not limited to, requesting physical examination(s) and/or Driver ability tests. In any case, Competitor is obligated to follow the Officials directives. GRAND-AM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF ANY OFFICIAL AS IT PERTAINS TO SAFETY. Promoter Responsibility. The Promoter is directly and finally responsible to ensure that the facility is adequate and that adequate safety personnel and equipment are provided for at each Event, both for the purpose of preventing injury where reasonably possible, responding to injury when it occurs; and that the conditions at the facility are maintained in a reasonable manner to reduce the risk of injury, all as more fully set forth in the Sanction Agreement applicable to the Event. Member Responsibility. All Members are obligated to inspect the racing facility, safety personnel and equipment and conditions of the track on a continuing basis before, during, and after the Event. Members must promptly report to GRAND-AM and 17

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the Promoter any inadequacy in the facility, personnel, equipment, or conditions of the track. Members also are solely and directly responsible for the safety of their Race Equipment and are obligated to perform their duties in a manner designed to minimize to the risk of injury to themselves and others. NEITHER GRAND-AM NOR THE PROMOTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADEQUACY OF A COMPETITORS RACE EQUIPMENT, OR RACING ACTIVITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE. GRAND-AM DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF SAFETY TO ANY COMPETITOR OR OTHER PERSON, AND CANNOT AND DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE ADEQUACY, FOR PURPOSES OF SAFETY, OF THE FACILITY, SAFETY PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT, OR CONDITIONS AT THE TRACK.

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Testing Policy. GRAND-AM has the right to restrict Testing during the season not sanctioned by GRAND-AM. Violation of this policy is determined by GRAND-AM in its sole discretion and the results of GRAND-AMs investigation and subsequent determination are Conclusive. Members who engage in unapproved Testing of any type or Test using unapproved tires are subject to revocation of their Membership for up to one (1) year. 3.3.1 Stipulations. All DP and/or GT Testing is prohibited unless pre-approved by GRAND-AM in writing. Testing is prohibited at a track that is on the season calendar until the conclusion of that Event for that season. Requests meeting specific criteria may be approved at the sole discretion of GRAND-AM. 3.3.2 Procedure. GRAND-AM must receive a written request for approval to Test a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the requested Test date. The request must include: who is participating, what Car(s), when and where the Test is, and why the Member wants to hold the Test. This information may be made public by GRAND-AM. 3.3.3 Requirements. All Testing must be conducted using the Official Tire in the delivered condition. A new DP Entrant is allowed a one-time allocation of six (6) Tire Sets per Car for initial familiarization during authorized Testing. 18

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Event Entry. To participate in an Event, an Entrant must complete, submit with the appropriate fee and have approved, an Official Entry Form in accordance with the directions stated on the Official Entry Form. An Official Entry Form accepted by GRAND-AM shall constitute a contract, binding the Entrant to take part in the Event unless prevented by forces beyond his control. If an Entrant enters an Event without having properly submitted an Official Entry Form, the Entrant by such actions nevertheless agrees that he is subject to the Regulations, as well as all statements, releases and obligations appearing in the Official Entry Form, as if he had properly submitted a Official Entry Form. 3.4.1 Release. BY SUBMITTING AN OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AND/OR TAKING PART IN ANY ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE EVENT, MEMBER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE DECISIONS OF OFFICIALS RELATING TO THE EVENT OR ANY MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE EVENT. MEMBER FURTHER AGREES TO INSPECT THE RACING AREA TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN A SAFE, RACEABLE AND USABLE CONDITION AND THAT THE MEMBER VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES THE RISK OF AND HAS NO CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST GRAND-AM, PROMOTER OR THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICIALS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES BY REASON OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR, EQUIPMENT, COMPETITORS OR ANY OTHER PERSON. MEMBER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES SUSTAINED, INCLUDING DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, ANYTIME THEY ARE IN THE RACING AREA OR EN-ROUTE THERETO OR THEREFROM. MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MEMBERS SPOUSE AND NEXT-OF-KIN HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT MEMBER UNDERSTANDS THE HIGH RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY RESULT FROM PARTICIPATING AND THAT THE MEMBER SOLELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS. 3.4.2 Deadline. If an Official Entry Form is not submitted by the deadline, GRAND-AM in its sole discretion may accept the Official Entry Form, subject to a late fee. If submitted after the deadline but before the first day of registration for the Event, the late fee is $500. After the first day of registration, the late fee is $1,000. 19

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Withdrawal of Entry. An entry may be withdrawn if notification of the withdrawal is received in writing by GRAND-AM prior to the start of the first Official Session for such Event. An Entrant who does not properly withdraw forfeits all entry fees. 25% of the entry fee is retained for all withdrawn entries. Declined Payment. Declined credit cards or returned checks may result in suspension of Membership until the debt and any service charges are paid in full. A service charge of $50 is payable for each instance. Multiple declined credit cards and/or returned checks may require future payments to be made by cash or cashiers check only.

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GRAND-AM Officials 3.5.1 Officials. The staff of Officials, whose duty it is to direct and control the Event may include: Race Director, Technical Manager, Series Manager, Chief Scorer and Director of Member Services. 3.5.2 Official Assistants. Officials may have assistants, also termed Officials, to whom any of their duties may be delegated, including but not limited to the following: a. Starter/Flag Marshals. Operating under the direction of the Race Control to signal to Competitors during all Sessions. b. Pit/Paddock/Grid Marshals. Operating under the Series Manager to enforce the Regulations of the pits, Paddock and grid. c. Safety Car Team. Operating under the control of the Race Director for the coordination of the Safety Car(s). 3.5.3 Race Director. The Race Director is responsible for the general conduct of all aspects of competitions at an Event and ensures that all provisions of the Regulations are followed. 3.5.4 Technical Manager. The Technical Manager, reporting to the Race Director, is the authority enforcing the Technical Regulations. He has the authority to amend and/or add to the Technical Regulations, and to make adjustments to Car specifications effective immediately, if deemed necessary.

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Series Manager. The Series Manager, reporting to the Race Director, is the authority in enforcing Paddock and pit Regulations. Director of Member Services. The Director of Member Services, reporting directly to the Managing Director of Competition, is responsible for certifying and processing all entries, Memberships, registrations and credentialing. Chief Scorer. The Chief Scorer, reporting to the Race Director, is responsible for managing the official timing and scoring system(s) at the Event.

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Identification Markings. All participating Cars and Competitors must display mandatory decals and patches without exception and/or modification. GRAND-AM reserves the right to approve final placement for all identification markings in its sole discretion and such decisions are Conclusive. Failure to display mandatory decals and patches as required may result in penalties. 3.6.1 Mandatory Markings a. Competition Number and Windscreen Identification. Competition numbers and windshield banners (if applicable) must be displayed on the Car in accordance with the GCR and the applicable Patch and Decal Diagram as published on GRAND-AM.com. b. GRAND-AM, Series and Sponsor Identification. GRAND-AM, Series sponsor and Series decal and/or patch identification must be displayed on each Car and uniform as shown in the applicable patch and Decal Diagram. GRAND-AM may require an Event decal and/or patch to be displayed in locations as specified in the Supplementary Regulations. c. Transporter and Pit Equipment Identification. All transporters and pit equipment must have the Series identification displayed as provided and specified by GRAND-AM on GRAND-AM.com. 3.6.2 Prohibited Marking. All conflicting product or service identification of any kind must be removed from Cars and uniforms while participating in an Event, including but not limited to conflicting series sanctioning body(ies) and/or fuel or tire companies. IMSA logos are permitted. 21

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Advertising. All advertising, including slogans, is subject to GRAND-AM approval. GRAND-AM may withhold approval of the content, placement and/or size of any advertising, decal or identification for any reason and may prohibit a Members participation in an Event if GRAND-AM determines that any advertising, sponsorship or similar agreement to which the Member is or will be a party to, is detrimental GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing. Such decisions are Conclusive.

SECTION 4 - FLAGS AND COMMUNICATION 4.1 On-Track Communication. The following flags are used to communicate with Competitors during all Sessions. At night, or as otherwise required, flags may be illuminated by lights or replaced by colored lights. Any replacement lights have the same meaning as the flag defined herein. Black a. Furled. This flag is shown to a Driver for unsportsmanlike conduct, Discontinue or may be penalized. b. Motionless. Shown at the Start Line. Driver is using improper driving conduct and must cease such conduct immediately. c. Waived. Summons Driver to pit lane for penalty and/or consultation with an Official. Driver must comply immediately or the Race Director may stop timing and scoring the Car and additional penalties may be imposed. d. Practice & Qualifying Sessions. Black flags shown at all flag stations indicate that the Session is stopped. Stop racing, passing permitted, use caution and proceed immediately to pit lane. Black with Orange Disc. Car has a mechanical problem, report immediately to the Pit Stall at a reduced speed. Black & White Checkered. End of a Session or Race. Blue or Blue with Yellow or Orange Diagonal. Motionless. Faster Car(s) are approaching or may be in a blind spot. Use caution, hold line, and do not make abrupt changes in direction. Waived. Permit the approaching Car to pass.

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Green. Beginning or resumption of a Session/Race and/or cancellation of a previous flag. Red. Only used during a Race. a. All Sessions/Race. Shown at pit exit to signal that the pit lane exit is closed. b. Race Only. Shown at the Start Line with double yellow flags at the remaining flag stations. The Race has been stopped. Proceed immediately to pit lane (not Pit Stall) in Single File and follow the instructions of the Officials. Be prepared to stop on-track only if so directed. Work or service must not be performed on the Car until the Race is restarted, except as directed by Race Control. Yellow. Indicates an incident, use caution, no passing, slow down, be prepared to stop. a. Motionless. The incident is in the area of the flag station, proceed past incident in Single File. b. Waived. The incident is in the area by the flag station, proceed past incident in Single File, the track may be partly or wholly blocked and safety personnel and/or equipment may be on-track. c. Double Steady. The track is considered yellow at all points simultaneously; the Safety Car is entering the track (Full Course Yellow). Yellow with Red Stripes. The racing surface may be affected by fluids or debris. White. a. Motionless. There is a slow moving Car or safety vehicle on-track ahead, possibly in the racing line. b. Waived at Start Line The start of the final lap of the Race. SECTION 5 - PADDOCK, PITS & ROAD

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Paddock. The layout and rules of the Paddock are at the sole discretion of GRAND-AM and no other entity may give contrary direction. Teams must park in designated areas or may be towed at operators expense. Support Trailers and/or motor homes (DP Constructors are exempt) are prohibited in the Paddock. 5.1.1 Space Allocation. GRAND-AM allocates garages and paddock space at its sole discretion. The 23

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following space is typically allocated to an entered Car and all equipment must fit within such space: a. Transporter Size. The maximum length of a truck/trailer is 76ft (excluding tailgate). b. DP Awning Size: 75ft X 21ft (75ft X 30ft for two (2) entered DP Cars). c. GT & GX (Continental: GS & ST) Awning Size: 75ft X 18ft (75ft X 26ft for two (2) entered Cars) Appearance. The appearance of the Series and teams must always meet a professional standard. Transporters must be of tasteful design and kept clean and in good repair in the sole opinion of GRAND-AM. Defacement, damage or theft of facility property is strictly prohibited. Competitors must leave their work areas clean and free of trash or debris. Advertisement. Unless specifically authorized by GRAND-AM, advertising outside of the confines of the teams vehicles, uniforms and permitted awning space, including but not limited to, direct sales and marketing efforts, sampling, exhibits and surveying are strictly prohibited. Business Transactions/Delivery. Unless specifically authorized by GRAND-AM, only persons with Partner or Industry Representative Memberships and credentials are permitted to conduct business transactions within the Paddock. A business transaction includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized solicitation and/or the delivery of parts or services. Unauthorized third parties engaging in business transactions within the Paddock shall be escorted from the Paddock area and Members so engaged with Food. Food service at transporters to anyone other than direct personnel is prohibited. Providing catered meals, except through track-authorized vendors, is prohibited.

5.2

Pit Lane. The layout and rules of the pits are at the sole discretion of GRAND-AM and no other entity may give contrary direction. GRAND-AM allocates Pit Stalls and communicates the pit set-up and move-in procedures, including fueling equipment, timing stands, tires, tools and pit carts. Fueling rigs must not be set up in pit lane until the 24

day of the Race and must be filled only after inspection and verification by an Official. 5.2.1 Removal from Pits. During a Race, with the permission of the Race Director, Cars may be removed from the pit lane in order to complete work that is hazardous or inconvenient. The Race Director may assign an Official to observe the work performed. 5.2.2 Pit Crew Attire. All Members in the pit area must be adequately attired with long pants, closed-toe shoes and sleeved shirts at all times during a Session. Inappropriate attire is prohibited. 5.2.3 Limitation on Crewmembers. During a pit stop, an individual is determined to be over pit wall if one foot is touching the ground on the hot pit side of the wall. Individuals assisting in the service of the Car from behind the pit wall must keep both feet on the ground (or whatever they are standing on), at all times. During a Race, a maximum of four (4) people total are permitted over pit wall at any time. During practice, qualifying, or Testing Sessions, Industry Representatives are not counted in the four (4) maximum. a. GT and GX Cars with single lug hubs have different sporting Regulations for wheel/tire changing as specified by Bulletin. b. A Crewmember or Driver assisting a Driver entering/exiting the Car and/or the mandatory fire extinguisher Crewmember during fueling are the only other individuals permitted over pit wall during a pit stop. The Driver exiting the Car, the individual assisting the Driver and/or the mandatory fire extinguisher Crewmember must not perform any other function and must immediately return behind pit wall when finished. 5.2.4 Pit Lane Traffic. Pit lane is divided into three sections. They are: the working area of the Pit Stalls closest to the pit wall, the transition lane and the high-speed lane farthest from the pit wall. Competitors are responsible for the safe dispatch of their Car from the Pit Stall into pit lane. Cars already in pit lane have the right of way. A Car entering pit lane must yield to Cars already in pit lane and not attempt to pass such Cars. A Car must only enter the high-speed lane without impeding a 25

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Car that is already in the high-speed lane. Drivers are expected to use good judgment and avoid contact when blending into pit lane traffic. If a Car passes its Pit Stall it must either be pushed backward to its Pit Stall or complete another lap and re-enter pit lane. Use of reverse in pit lane is prohibited. The start and finish of the pit lane speed limit is marked by cones and/or lines as described in the Competitor briefings. The pit lane speed limit is 45 MPH unless otherwise specified in the SR for an Event. Pit Lane Exit. During Yellow flag conditions the pit exit determines the restart order. Only the Car in the Pit Stall nearest to pit out may accelerate directly toward pit exit, up to 45 MPH, without merging into the high speed lane. The correct order is determined by the sequence of Cars across the pit exit line as determined by Official(s). Any corrections required in the order must be made on track prior to the green flag. Prohibited. a. Signaling at pit wall b. Sitting on, standing on or straddling pit wall c. Crossing pit lane without permission from Race Control d. Servicing the car from behind pit wall. e. Structure/fixture extending over pit wall f. Structure taller than 14ft g. In pit lane, Electric tools, electric powered tow vehicles, 4-wheeler tug vehicles, golf carts or other type of vehicle except the Car h. Car leaving Pit Stall with hoses, tools, etc. attached or driving into or over Crewmembers, equipment, tools, airlines, parts, wheels, etc. i. Interfering with another Car(s) by placing or permitting equipment or tools outside of the Pit Stall. j. Blocking or infringing on fire lanes or designated safety zones with body parts, air tanks, tools, tires, etc. k. Push starting the Car, unless with an Officials permission and supervision l. Fueling when a Crewmember is working under the Car or the Car is on stands m. Leakage or spillage of fuel n. Refilling the fueling rig during a pit stop 26

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Open fuel transfer Adding weight or any other force for the purpose of increasing fuel flow beyond that of gravity. q. Fueling a Car inside permanent garage buildings. Required a. When the Car is on-track a minimum of one (1) Crewmember in the pit box must have radio communication with the Car and monitoring the Race Control radio frequency, 461.625 b. Crewmembers and equipment must be behind pit wall until the Car comes to a complete stop and must return immediately after the Car leaves, except to clean up spills c. All tools and equipment must be stored and used within the designated Pit Stall d. GRAND-AM approved stands must be used when working under the Car e. Fully charged 10lb ABC fire extinguisher in the Pit Stall f. Compressed air tanks must be securely fastened once the protective cap is removed g. A protective cage around the regulator and fittings of the air tank h. All fueling during a Race must take place in the Cars Pit Stall except with permission from the Race Director. i. Transferring fuel using a GRAND-AM approved air or manual pump j. Any fueling or transfer of fuel requires a manned, fully charged, 10lb ABC fire extinguisher k. When fueling, a Crewmember with a fire extinguisher must be over pit wall l. During fueling, all Members over pit wall must wear a full fire resistant suit m. Fuelers and fire extinguisher Crewmembers must wear fire resistant gloves, shoes, socks, balaclava and eye protection during fueling Permitted a. A pole mounted signal may be extended over pit wall to guide the Car to its Pit Stall once it has entered pit lane. b. Immediately prior to and during a pit stop, equipment or tools may be rested on pit wall, 27

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so long as they are in the hands of a Crewmember. The Driver may remain in the Car and the engine may be running during refueling.

SECTION 6 - CONDUCT OF EVENTS 6.1 Technical Inspection. All Race Equipment is subject to inspection by GRAND-AM at any time and in any manner determined by the Officials. Competitors must take whatever steps are requested to facilitate such inspection. All decisions regarding the timing and manner of inspection, as well as what Race Equipment is inspected are Conclusive. Officials determine whether the Race Equipment meets the applicable Regulations before, after or during the Event and except as per 6.1.2 and 6.1.6. Only Race Equipment determined by GRAND-AM to be eligible is permitted in an Event. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from the technical inspection or approval. It is at all times solely the responsibility of the Entrant to have their Car free from mechanical defects and in a safe racing condition. 6.1.1 Requirement. Race Equipment must comply with the Regulations at all times during an Event. If determined that the Race Equipment does not comply with the Regulations, the Race Director may declare the Car ineligible for the Event, disallow the Competitors qualifying times, prohibit the Competitors opportunity to qualify for the Event, and/or make such other determination as may be appropriate in the interest of competition. If the Race Director determines in his sole discretion that a deficiency is so insubstantial that it does not provide the Competitor with a competitive advantage and/or does not adversely affect the orderly conduct of the Event, the Race Director may permit the Car to participate in the Event. 6.1.2 Pre-Event Inspection. Each entered Car must be inspected and approved by the Technical Director or their delegated assistant(s) prior to participation in any Official Session at an Event. 6.1.3 Post Session Inspections. At the conclusion of each qualifying Session and Race, Cars may be selected for post-Session inspection. Car must not leave pit lane and work on any Car is prohibited until directed by Officials. It is incumbent on each Competitor to determine whether their Car is 28

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subject to inspection. An inspection fee of up to $5,000 may be assessed if an engine requires more than two (2) hours to cool down. Procedure. When instructed by an Official to report to the inspection area, Cars must proceed directly and without delay. Preparation of the Car for inspection must be performed in a timely manner as determined by the Technical Director. Only those persons directed or approved by GRAND-AM are admitted to the inspection area. Impound. The Technical Manager determines what Race Equipment is impounded at the conclusion of a Session. GRAND-AM is not responsible for payment, reimbursement, damage or loss as a result of such impounding. Resolution. If a deficiency is found, the Race Director shall take appropriate actions, including but not limited to, determining whether a Car is excluded from the Event, what corrective actions, in part or in whole, are required to resolve the issue, and/or impose fines and penalties. If the Car is permitted to compete, it is prohibited from any future Event until the deficiency is corrected. GRAND-AM reserves the right to confiscate any Race Equipment, without obligation of payment or reimbursement, which fails to meet the Regulations or is used or altered in violation of the Regulations. GRAND-AM reserves the right to require a Competitor to replace component(s) with a manufacturers original/replacement or other approved component at any time. Competitive Analysis. GRAND-AM may determine, in the interest of competition, that it is necessary or appropriate to undertake an analysis of the performance capabilities of Race Equipment. The Competitor must take whatever steps are requested by GRAND-AM for this purpose. GRAND-AM is not responsible for payment, reimbursement, damage or loss to the Competitor as a result of such analysis. Driver Nominations. At least two (2) Drivers must be nominated for each Race. The number of nominated Drivers is limited to: three (3) Drivers for Races less than six (6) hours, four (4) Drivers for Races six (6) hours and five (5) Drivers for 24 hour Races. Any Driver not properly nominated auto29

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matically forfeits all point awards and prize money for all Drivers and the Car. A Driver may drive two (2) Cars in the same class, provided he qualifies and starts in one (1) of the Cars. After the completion of the registration process, Driver nomination changes must only be made at the GRAND-AM competition transporter, up to 30 minutes prior to the start of any practice Session or may be subject to penalty or fine. Final Driver changes must only be made at the GRAND-AM competition transporter no later than two (2) hours prior to the start of the qualifying Session. Following such time, Driver championship points are not awarded to any Driver not properly nominated. If a Car does not participate in the qualifying Session, the starting Drivers name must be submitted at the GRAND-AM competition transporter immediately after the completion of the qualifying Session. Qualifying. Only Drivers as designated by the Entrant and in accordance with the Regulations must qualify the Car. The Driver who establishes the Cars qualifying time must start that Car in the Race, even if the Car fails to qualify but is permitted to participate in the Race. 6.2.1 Procedure. All Cars must arrive in their Pit Stall prior to start of the Session on qualifying tires. Work may be performed on the Car except for adding fuel and/or changing tires until the Car leaves the Pit Stall for the first time. Once the Car has left the Pit Stall, it must not be touched, except by the Driver exiting the Car. Unless specifically permitted by an Official, if the Car is otherwise touched once it has left its Pit Stall during the qualifying Session, it must start from the rear of the grid. The Race Director may alter the qualifying procedure(s) at his discretion. 6.2.2 Procedure. All cars must arrive in their Pit Stall prior to start on qualifying tires. Work may be performed on the car (except for adding fuel or changing tires) until the car leaves the Pit Stall for the 1st time. Once the car has left the Pit Stall it may not be touched except for the Driver exiting the car. Unless specifically permitted by an Official, if the car is touched once it has left its Pit Stall during the qualifying Session, except for the Driver exiting the car, it shall start from the rear of the grid. The Race Director may alter the qualifying procedures at his discretion. 30

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Grid Position. Car/Driver combinations are positioned on the starting grid in the order of their qualifying times, with the fastest at the front. When two or more classes of Cars are part of the same Race, the classes are separated and lined up in order by the qualifying times of: DP ahead of GT, ahead of GX (C*)/%)!)/a': GS a$!a *" ST). Pole Position (starting position of the fastest qualifier) is defined as the inside side of the grid relative to the first numbered corner of the track following the Starting Line. Car(s) moved to the rear of the grid are ordered on a first come, first served basis. a. T%!.. In the event that two Drivers set an identical time, the higher grid position shall be awarded to the Driver that set it first. b. D-%1!- C$a)#!. If any Driver other than the qualifying Driver will start the Race, the Entrant must give written notice to the Race Director at the GRAND-AM competition transporter no later than two (2) hours prior to the start of the Race and the Car must start from the rear of the grid. c. E)#%)! C$a)#!. For any Car requiring an engine change following the qualifying Session, the Entrant must give written notice to the Race Director at the GRAND-AM competition transporter no later than two (2) hours prior to the start of the Race. For Races six (6) hours or less, such Car(s) must start from the rear of the grid. Black Flag. If a Car causes a black flag all situation during a qualifying Session, its fastest lap is deleted, it must exit the track immediately and must not return for the remainder of the qualifying Session. Qualifying Abandonment. In the event that the Race Director determines that qualifying must be abandoned, the grid order shall be established by other means. Other Means. Should other means be required to set the grid, each class shall be gridded together in the order DP, GT, GX. Within each class, the Cars shall be ordered by the following priority. 6.2.5.1 The Driver in each Car with the most Driver Championship points in that same class for the current season31

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shall be gridded first, with other Cars following in descending order. Tiebreaker per GRAND-AM Article 9.7 then 6.2.5.2 Should none of the Drivers in a Car have Driver Championship points in that same class for the current season, the Car shall be gridded by the Driver in the Car with the most Driver Championship points in that same class from the previous season. Already tie broken, then GRAND-AM Article 6.2.5.3 Should none of the Drivers in a Car have Driver Championship points in that same class for the current or previous season, the Car shall be gridded in the order of Driver Championship pointed earned in any class from the previous season. Tiebreaker by class order per GRAND-AM Article 6.2.5, then 6.2.5.4 Should none of the Drivers in a Car have Driver Championship points for the current or previous season, the Car shall be gridded by its performance in any preceding official Session(s) (combined) at the Event but behind Cars with Drivers having Championship points per GRANDAM Article 6.2.5.1 through 6.2.5.2. Tiebreaker per GRAND-AM Article 6.2.5.5. Should any one or all of these individual circumstances not be applicable to a particular car(s), the Race Director may place the Car(s) on the grid at his discretion.

6.3

Fan Walk. Pit lane opens approximately 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the Race for the fan walk. Competitors must drive or push the Car to its Pit Stall at the time stated in the Driver meeting. Teams may be penalized for not participating in the Fan Walk.

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Pre-Race. 6.4.1 Once the Car arrives in the Pit Stall, teams may service the Car. Fueling is prohibited from the time the Car is in the Pit Stall until the Car passes the Start Line for the first time during the Race. 6.4.2 Exploratory Laps. Upon conclusion of the fan walk, the pit exit opens for five (5) minutes and all Cars must complete at least one (1) exploratory lap or forfeit their grid position and must start the Race from the pit exit. After completing a minimum of one (1) exploratory lap, Driver may elect to: (i) Drive through pit lane with caution and undertake another exploratory lap, provided the pit exit is open; (ii) Take their grid position; or (iii) Return to their Pit Stall. A Car remaining in its Pit Stall after the pit exit is closed forfeits its grid position and must start the Race from the pit exit, in the order of arrival. The Safety Car takes up position at the front of the grid during this time. 6.4.3 Starting Grid. After the pit exit is closed, Cars ontrack may proceed to their grid position or Pit Stall. Cars returning to their Pit Stall forfeit their grid position and must start the Race from pit exit, in the order of arrival. Once in the grid position or pit lane, engines must be turned off until the command to start the engines is given. 6.4.4 Formation Laps. Formation laps are led by a Safety Car. There are two (2) formation laps, unless otherwise determined by the Race Director. 6.4.4 Unable to Start on Grid. Cars not participating in the formation laps, Cars unable to maintain the speed of the Safety Car and/or Cars that fall out of position during the formation laps, must relinquish their position. Any Car unable to leave the grid with all running Cars must start from the pit exit, in the order of arrival. If a Car cannot maintain the speed of the Safety Car and is repositioned at the rear of the field or is starting from pit lane, the Cars original grid position is filled by the Car in the column immediately behind it, with all subsequent Cars behind this Car, moving up from behind also. Race Start and Restart Procedures 6.5.1 Scoring. Timing and scoring begins when the leader crosses the Start Line after the conclusion of 33

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the last formation lap, regardless of the display of the starting flag. Race Start. Cars must not pass the Safety Car until it has exited the track. The pole sitter has earned the right to start the Race. All Cars must maintain the speed of the Safety Car until the pole sitter reaches the start zone. The start zone is indicated by cones and/or stripes on both sides of the track. The pole sitter may accelerate upon reaching the start zone and the green flag shall be displayed while the pole sitter is within the start zone. Cars must not improve, or begin to improve their position (pulling out of line is improving position) and must remain in order within their starting column until they individually cross the Start Line after display of the green flag. Cars must not pass or begin to initiate a pass prior to that Car crossing the Start Line after the green flag is displayed. Gamesmanship, brake checking or manipulation of the pace or procedure is prohibited. Any violation of the Race Start regulations may be penalized for False Start. A missed shift, wheel spin or another unavoidable situation on the start shall be judged by the Officials. Such judgment is Conclusive. Wave Off. If it is required to abandon the start and to continue for an additional lap(s) at Safety Car speed, the starter shall wave a yellow flag prior to the pole sitter arriving at the start zone. The pole sitter and all Cars must then complete another lap at Safety Car speed in anticipation of the Start procedure as described in Article 6.5.2. Starting from Pit Exit. Cars at pit exit may start the Race behind the field when directed by the Official at pit exit.

6.6

Race Interruption (Red Flag) 6.6.1 Restart. If the Race is stopped prior to the completion of one (1) lap, the Race Director may order a complete restart according to the starting positions. After the completion of one (1) lap, Cars must line up Single File in the overall order in which the Cars completed the last scored lap. 6.6.2 No Restart. A Race that is interrupted after the completion of 50% or more of the Race and is not restarted is scored as of the last completed green 34

lap. A Race interrupted and not restarted in duration of less than 50% may be declared incomplete. If declared incomplete, GRAND-AM is not obligated to distribute awards and/or points. GRAND-AM may readjust and/or account for point eligibility under this circumstance in order to maintain consistent Driver team pairings and point totals at its sole discretion. 6.7 Mandatory Pit Stops. In Races where a pit stop is required prior to a specific time, this requirement is fulfilled on pit stops occurring after the Car has crossed the Start Line for the first time. The time for mandatory pit stops is measured at the Commitment Line. Drive Time Restrictions. A Driver must not drive for more than three and one half (3) hours consecutively. After driving a minimum of three and one half (3) consecutive hours, a Driver must take a minimum one (1) hour rest prior to returning to competition. The total maximum driving time permitted during a 6-hour Race is five (5) hours. For Races longer than six (6) hours, driving time is limited to a maximum of 14 hours total. Race Completion. The Race officially ends when the overall leader crosses the Finish Line at the display of the checkered flag. Finishing positions are determined according to the number of laps completed, regardless of whether the Car is running at the finish. Cars completing the same number of laps are ranked according to the time taken to complete those laps. The finishing position of a Car that does not complete one (1) lap is determined by its starting position in relation to any other Car(s) that do not complete one (1) lap. On-Track Rules. Only the Driver is permitted to refuel or service a Car behind the first line of protection and only with the approval of the Race Director. Outside assistance is prohibited. A Driver must not push his Car; however, a Course Marshal may push or tow a disabled Car to a safe location without penalty to the Competitor. The track is defined on both sides by painted verge lines or the edge of the pavement. A Car four wheels off track must re-enter safely, gain no advantage and must not interfere with, contact or cause a Car on track to deviate from its line.

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Safety Car. 6.11.1 The Safety Car may be brought into operation to neutralize the Race at the discretion of the Race Director, who may dispatch the Safety Car at any time during an Event in order to correct a hazardous situation. The primary purpose of the Safety Car is to create a traffic interval on the track so that the Safety Team or marshals may handle emergencies more safely and quickly. 6.11.2 Drivers are warned that a Safety Car will be used when Race Control announces: Full Course Yellow, Pits are closed. Simultaneously, the Starter and all corner stations display two motionless yellow flags, the Cars Safety Light System is illuminated and, when the GRAND-AM Yellow Condition System is in use, Drivers may also be warned by yellow flashing or motionless lights. Overtaking is prohibited on the track. When possible, the Safety Car will enter the course ahead of the overall leader, who must slow down to facilitate this. All competitors must then follow the Safety Car in Single File. 6.11.3 Cars must catch up with the field as quickly as possible consistent with safety. It is prohibited for a Driver to pass the Safety Car unless specifically instructed to do so. 6.11.4 Failure of the overall leader to slow down and take up position behind the Safety Car may result in a One (1) lap or other penalty. 6.11.5 The Race Director may modify this procedure, if at his sole discretion, he believes conditions exist that warrant such modification, including not picking up the overall race leader at the beginning of the intervention if immediate dispatching is deemed critical. If the Safety Car does not pick up the overall leader at the beginning of the intervention, the Safety Car will wave by Cars between the Safety Car and the overall leader, as directed by Race Control. Standard Full Course Yellow Pass-Around and Pit Stops: 6.13.1 The pit entrance is closed from the beginning of the Safety Car intervention until the Safety Car has picked up the overall leader and main field and any Pass-Around has been completed. 36

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If deemed appropriate, the Race Director will authorize the Pass-Around for any Car that has their class leader behind them in the order circulating behind the Safety Car. Any Car(s) participating in the Pass-Around must, throughout the procedure, remain in Single File, in the order initially established behind the Safety Car, unless otherwise instructed by Race Control. Cars participating in the Pass-Around must, only when directed, overtake the Safety Car on the right, in Single File and circulate as quickly as possible consistent with safety to rejoin the field at the rear of the Car(s) remaining behind the Safety Car. Penalty for Pass-Around when ineligible: Stop and Hold for time equal to two (2) Race laps. The Race Director will instruct officials to re-open the pits. a. b. c. Only DP Cars are permitted to pit on the first lap after the pits are declared open. (C*)/%)!)/a': O)'3 GS Ca-..) Only GT and GX Cars are permitted to pit on the subsequent lap. (C*)/%)!)/a': O)'3 ST Ca-..) After Safety Car and Cars that have not pitted are past the Start Line, Race Control shall wave by any DP, GT and GX Cars behind the Safety Car that were not on the lead lap at the time of the Full Course Yellow and that stayed out behind the Safety Car that are ahead of Cars in their class in the order behind the Safety Car that were on the lead lap as determined at the time of the Full Course Yellow. Waved By Cars may pit. (Continental: GS and ST.) Any Car(s) may pit on subsequent laps following the Class Split. A Car disabled as the result of an incident, running out of fuel, flat tire or similar mechanical handicap, in the sole opinion of the Race Director, may enter a closed pit (or not open for that class) and receive assistance only to remedy the immediate concern. (Penalty is Stop plus 20 seconds under green flag conditions.) 37

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Any Car not disabled, that enters while the pits are closed (or not open for that class) and receives assistance may be penalized. (Stop + 60) g. The class-specific separation for pit stops is not in effect during the last 45 minutes of the Race. Wave-By and End of Operation: 6.14.1 If there are Cars between the Safety Car and the first class leader in line, the Race Director will instruct the Wave-By of any Cars that are between the Safety Car and that first class leader. 6.14.2 If during the process, that class leader enters the pits, the Safety Car will pick up the Car which remains on the track that was the most immediately/directly behind that class leader at the time the Wave-By was requested. 6.14.3 Waved By Car(s) that then pit are held at the pit exit until the main field has passed the pit exit. 6.14.4 Class Split. In a mixed-class Event, immediately following the Wave-By (if performed), or after the pits are open for DP, GT and GX Cars that stayed out (if not performed), Race Control shall conduct a Class Split. Cars in the GT and GX classes must remain in running order, move left, and permit eligible DP Cars to move right and pass any GT and GX Cars in Single File. For the restart, the order shall be: DP class leader ahead of DP main field, followed by the combined GT/GX main field. (C*)/%)!)/a': ST Ca-. (*1! '!"/ /* +!-(%/ GS Ca-. /* (*1! 0+. R!./a-/ *- !- %.: GS c'a.. '!a !- a$!a *" GS (a%) "%!' "*''*2! b3 /$! ST (a%) "%!' .) Restart: 6.15.1 When the Race Director has determined that the course is clear and acceptable for the continuation of competition, he will instruct the Safety Car to extinguish its flashing lights, the Cars Safety Light System is turned off and where in use, the GrandAm Yellow Condition System lights are also extinguished, indicating this is the final lap of this Safety Car intervention. The Safety Car then exits the track at the location specified by the Race Director. 6.15.2 The Car immediately behind the Safety Car prior to the restart must maintain the previous slow speed 38

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of the Safety Car until the place on the track described at the Driver briefing, at which time acceleration may begin. When the green flag is displayed, racing overtaking recommences. Manipulation of this pace is considered an infraction and may be penalized. Short Full Course Yellow 6.16.1 A short Full Course Yellow procedure is used if a Full Course Yellow occurs within 45 minutes of the scheduled end of the Race and/or within 15 minutes of a previous green flag (including the Race start). Pass-Around and Pit Stops: 6.17.1 The pit entrance is closed from the beginning of the Safety Car intervention until the Safety Car has picked up the overall leader and main field and any Pass-Around has been completed. 6.17.2 If deemed appropriate, the Race Director will authorize the Pass-Around for any Car that has their class leader behind them in the order circulating behind the Safety Car. 6.17.3 Any Car(s) participating in the Pass-Around must, throughout the procedure, remain in Single File, in the order initially established behind the Safety Car unless otherwise instructed by Race Control. 6.17.4 Cars participating in the Pass-Around must, only when directed, overtake the Safety Car on the right, in Single File and circulate as quickly as possible consistent with safety to rejoin the field at the rear of the Car(s) remaining behind the Safety Car. Penalty for Pass-Around when ineligible: Stop and Hold for time equal to two (2) Race laps. 6.17.5. The Race Director will instruct officials to re-open the pits. 6.17.6. a. All Cars are permitted to pit on the first lap after the pits are declared open. b. Any Cars are permitted to pit on laps after the first opportunity to pit is concluded. c. A Car disabled as the result of an incident, running out of fuel, flat tire or similar mechanical handicap, in the sole opinion of the Race Director, may enter a closed pit and receive assistance only to remedy the immediate concern. (Penalty is Stop plus 20 seconds under green flag conditions.) 39

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Any Car not disabled, that enters while the pits are closed and receives assistance may be penalized. (Stop + 60)

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Wave-By and End of Operation: 6.18.1 If there are Cars between the Safety Car and the first class leader in line, the Race Director will instruct the Wave-By of any Cars that are between the Safety Car and the first class leader. 6.18.2 If during the process, that class leader enters the pits, the Safety Car will pick up the Car which remains on the track that was the most immediately/directly behind that class leader at the time the Wave-By was requested. 6.18.3 Waved By Car(s) that then pit are held at the pit exit until the main field has passed the pit exit. 6.18.4 Class Split. In a mixed-class Event, immediately following the Wave-By (if performed), or after the pits are open for Any Cars (if not performed), Race Control shall conduct a Class Split. Cars in the GT and GX classes must move left and permit eligible DP Cars to move right and pass any GT and GX Cars in Single File. For the restart, the order shall be: DP class leader ahead of DP main field, followed by the combined GT/GX main field. (C*)/%)!)/a': GS c'a.. '!a !- a$!a *" GS (a%) "%!' "*''*2! b3 /$! ST (a%) "%!' .) Extended Full Course Yellow: 6.19.1 In situations where a Full Course Yellow lasts for a long period (approximately 60 minutes or more), the Race Director may call another Wave-By and/or Class Split, prior to restarting the Race. 6.19.2 In preparation for a return to racing, the Race Director will order the pit entry closed. 6.19.3 After the Safety Car has the field under control, the Race Director will instruct officials to re-open the pits. a. A Car disabled as the result of an incident, running out of fuel, flat tire or similar mechanical handicap, in the sole opinion of the Race Director, may enter a closed pit and receive assistance only to remedy the immediate concern. (Penalty is Stop plus 20 seconds under green flag conditions.) 40

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Any Car not disabled, that enters while the pits are closed and receives assistance may receive a penalty. (Stop + 60)

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Wave-By and End of Operation: 6.20.1 If the Race Director deems it appropriate, he will instruct the Wave-By of any Cars that are between the Safety Car and the first class leader. 6.20.2 If during the process, that class leader enters the pits, the Safety Car will pick up the Car which remains on the track that was the most immediately/directly behind that class leader at the time the Wave-By was requested. 6.20.3 Waved By Car(s) that then pit are held at the pit exit until the main field has passed the pit exit. 6.20.4 Class Split. In a mixed-class Event, immediately following the Wave-By (if performed), or after the pits are open for Any Cars (if not performed), Race Control shall conduct a Class Split. Cars in the GT and GX classes must move left and permit eligible DP Cars to move right and pass any GT and GX Cars in Single File. For the restart, the order shall be: DP class leader ahead of DP main field, followed by the combined GT/GX main field. (C*)/%)!)/a': GS c'a.. '!a !- a$!a *" GS (a%) "%!' "*''*2! b3 /$! ST (a%) "%!' .) 6.20.5 Car(s) in any class that are waved by to the first class leader in preparation for the Class Split and restart may pit but in any case, must not participate in the Class Split. Competition Penalties. Officials may impose a time or lap penalty during a Race that include but are not limited to, being called to the Pit Stall, being held in the Pit Stall for a period of time or number of laps, or adding time to the Cars finishing time at the end of the Race. These penalties are Conclusive. 6.20.1 Procedure. Penalties imposed under Full Course Yellow are at double (2 times) the listed time, unless specifically required to be imposed under a green flag. The Car must receive the green flag at the Start Line and then enter the pit lane for the penalty to qualify as being served under a green flag. Penalties must be served within four (4) laps of issuance. The following standard penalties may be imposed during a Session: 41

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Hold Car in Pit Stall for 10 seconds for: a. Crewmember/equipment over pit wall before the Car stops b. Crewmember over pit wall with improper attire (ejected from pit lane until properly attired) c. Fueler with exposed facial hair or without eye protection d. Fire extinguisher improperly manned Hold Car in Pit Stall for 20 seconds for: a. Exceed max number of Crewmembers over pit wall b. Exceed max number of Crewmembers working on Car Hold Car in Pit Stall for 60 seconds for: a. Working under Car during fueling or without approved stands b. Improper/inoperative shutoff valve Stop & Go (under green flag) for: a. False Start/Restart Stop & Go+20 seconds (under green flag) for: a. Pitting while pits are closed or not open for your class during a Full Course Yellow Stop & Go+30 seconds (under green flag) for: a. Leaving Pit Stall with equipment, hose, tools attached b. Hitting or running over Personnel/Race Equipment Stop & Go+60 seconds (under green flag) for: a. Taking more than emergency service while pits are closed/not open for Car class during Full Course Yellow b. Not holding at pit exit or other Full Course Yellow violation Dri e through Pit Lane for: a. Exceeding pit lane speed limit b. Short-cutting the track SECTION 7 - REQUIRED EQUIPMENT.

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Fueling Rig. All fueling during a Race must be done only in the Cars Pit Stall using a Spec Fueling Rig, CV Products part number: CVT FR 2005GA, in accordance with the Regulations except per 6.10. The fueling rig must be used as designed and delivered with the exception of items permitted in 7.1.7. During practice Sessions, a Car may be fueled in its 42

Pit Stall from an approved vented container no larger than six (6) U.S. gallons capacity and equipped with an approved drybreak. 7.1.1 Fuel Storage. Competitors are permitted to store up to an additional 55 gallons of fuel in the pit box. 7.1.2 System. The fueling rig must have a restrictor attaching the 1.5 diameter fuel delivery hose to the specified red-head dry-break. All fuel must pass through the restrictor. Fuel delivery hose length must be a minimum of 10 ft. 7.1.3 Restrictor. DP requires a 1.1 black restrictor. GT: see Specific Car Regulations. GX: see Specific Car Regulations. (C*)/%)!)/a': GS a) ST -!,0%-! a b'0! 14 -!./-%c/*-.) 7.1.4 Dry-Break. The dry-break must be the unmodified ATL red-head, part number RE105, unless otherwise authorized inthe Specific Car Regulations or as below: a. DP must use a dual probe fuel and vent drybreak coupler system. b. GT must use a dual probe fuel and vent drybreak coupler system. c. GX must use a dual probe fuel and vent drybreak coupler system. d. (C*)/%)!)/a': GS a) ST (a3 0.! a .%)#'! -3b-!a& 2%/$ %.c-%(%)a/*- 1a'1! *- a *0b'! -3-b-!a& c*0+'!- .3./!( a) (a3 0.! #PP125DVR10 0a' -3-b-!a&.) 7.1.5 Height. The maximum overall height of 6 ft. (excluding the vent) is measured from the pit lane surface of the Pit Stall. The fueling rig must have adjustable legs in order to compensate for various pavement levels. No parts of the fueling rig or its fitting or hoses are permitted to protrude past the front plane of the pit wall except during refueling of the Car. 7.1.6 Shutoff Valve. The shutoff valve must operate on the dead man principle and must immediately stop the flow of fuel into the fueling hose when unmanned. The shutoff valve must not be fitted with any device permitting or forcing it to stay in the open position. Bracing to the legs and/or tank brackets of the fueling rig must support the shutoff valve assembly. 7.1.7 Permitted a. Additional sight tubes 43

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A discriminator valve on the fill cap A second shutoff valve in the vent stack above the cast vent line fitting. The 1.5 diameter hose coupler attaching the fuel delivery hose to the fueling rig may be bored to a maximum diameter of 1.300. A 90 degree supply elbow fitting, part number CVT FR90. A 45 degree supply elbow fitting, part number CVT FR45. The IMSA fuel tank. (Must use all GRAND-AM required fittings, shutoff valve and restrictors.)

Driver ID Transmitters. Each Car must be fitted (left front wheel well) with a GRAND-AM specified Driver I.D. AMB transmitter and wiring harness (Transmitter) during all Sessions. The one-time cost for a Transmitter from GRANDAM is $1,500. Entrant must record and confirm the Transmitter number during technical inspection. Improper use, non-function or loss of the Transmitter requires immediate repair or replacement. At GRAND-AMs request, the Car must also use a second transmitter. Safety Light System. Each Car must be fitted with a GRAND-AM specified light, antenna and mounting bracket (Safety Light System). Entrants are provided a Safety Light System and wiring instructions upon completion of Car registration at no cost. Entrant must supply additional wiring per the installation instructions. The yellow warning light must be prominently located on the Cars dash in clear line of sight for the Driver. The activating receiver is provided by GRAND-AM during technical inspection at each Event and remains the property of GRAND-AM. Entrants are required to surrender the receiver when required by GRAND-AM. A lost or damaged receiver is subject to a $2,000 fee.

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SECTION 8 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION, PROTEST & APPEALS 8.1 Penalty. Any Member that violates any Regulation or attempts to bribe anyone involved with an Event or is party to fraud or any act detrimental to GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing, may be penalized as determined by GRAND-AM in its sole discretion. The authority to assess penalties is not limited to violations occurring during an Event. 44

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Issuance of Penalty. The Race Director may impose any penalty deemed appropriate, including but not limited to, reprimand, monetary fine, loss of points, loss of prize money, loss of time, loss of lap(s), exclusion, disqualification, suspension or revocation of Membership or competition privileges, probation, expulsion from an Event, or any combinations thereof. GRAND-AM reserves the right to withhold purse and/or prize money. Monetary Fines. All monetary fines must be paid within one (1) week from notice of the penalty. A Member must not participate in an Event until all fines are paid in full. GRAND-AM may withhold or deduct prize money due to the Member until all fines are paid in full.

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General Administration 8.2.1 Final and Not Subject to Protest or Appeal. The following matters and all actions, decisions, rulings and/orpenalties made or taken with respect to such matters are Conclusive. a. Any action or decision (or alleged inaction) by GRAND-AM arising out of an Event except those directly related to a Cars technical compliance; b. Any Race Procedure penalty c. Any decision with respect to timing and scoring d. A decision as to whether a matter is or is not Conclusive e. Revocation of credentials or parking privileges at an Event 8.2.2 Publication. GRAND-AM reserves the right to publicize penalties, protests, appeals and/or the decisions thereof and the persons, or entity referred to in the publication shall have no right of action against GRAND-AM. 8.2.3 Bad Faith. If GRAND-AM determines that the submitter of a protest and/or appeal has acted in bad faith, the Entrant shall be in violation of the Regulations and may be penalized. Timing and Scoring Results. 8.3.1 Results. Results remain unofficial until 24 hours following the conclusion of the Event. 45

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Protest. The right to protest rests only with an Entrant taking part in the Event in question. An Entrant may protest a decision, act or omission of GRAND-AM, an Official, Competitor or other person connected with the Event, considered to be in violation of the Regulations and causing a significant unfair competitive advantage. 8.4.1 Notice of Protest. The protest must be delivered to the Race Director, in writing, stating the specific Regulation alleged to have been violated and the complete details of the alleged violation. The protest must be signed by the Entrant making the protest and accompanied by the protest fee of $2,500 payable to GRAND-AM. The protest fee may be retained or returned, in whole or part, at the discretion of GRAND-AM. Time limits for protests are as follows and the Race Director may, at his sole discretion, extend any protest time limit: a. A protest against Race Equipment must be received prior to the scheduled close of preRace technical inspection for the relevant Event. b. A protest against a General Sporting Regulation violation during a Session must be received within 30 minutes after the end of the applicable Session. 8.4.2 Against a Car. If a protest is made against a Cars eligibility, the Entrant must provide, in addition to the protest fee, an additional protest inspection fee of $3,000. The protest inspection fee is returned only if the protest is found to be valid. Any Entrant who does not permit inspection of their Car is subject to immediate disqualification from the Event. 8.4.3 Review. The Race Director shall deliver the Protest fee and materials to the Supervisory Officials. The Supervisory Officials first determine whether the matter in question is subject to protest under the Regulations. Such decisions are Conclusive. 8.4.4 Hearing. If the matter is found to be protestable, the Supervisory Officials shall identify the parties involved and facilitate the timely procurement of all documents, data and/or other evidence deemed necessary at their discretion to render a fair decision. The Supervisory Officials shall endeavor to hear the protest as soon as practical and may act within a quorum of three (3). A Supervisory Officials factually involved shall recuse themselves from 46

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participation in the protest hearing. The Supervisory Officials shall establish the most appropriate procedure for hearing the protest and inform all parties of such procedure prior to the hearing. The Supervisory Officials, or parties to the protest at their own expense, may call witnesses or present evidence, but the protestant must present their own case and must not be represented at the hearing by another individual or attorney. Other persons must not be present at the protest hearing except those permitted by the Supervisory Officials. Failure of the protestant to appear as requested or otherwise fail to respond to any investigatory request of the Supervisory Officials may result in the dismissal of the protest with prejudice. Decision. In deciding the outcome, the Supervisory Officials may take any action deemed appropriate in the interest of GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing including but not limited to, revising the results, imposing penalties, or taking no action at all, but under no circumstances shall they order an Event or any portion thereof to be rerun. A copy of the decision is sent to all parties to the appeal after the decision becomes final. All parties concerned are bound by the decision, subject only to the rights of appeal as provided in the Regulations. Withholding Awards. With the exception of postRace podium ceremonies, the distribution of awards occurs after the period for receiving protests has elapsed. When a protest that would affect distribution of awards has been lodged, distribution of any awards affected by the protest are withheld and the results provisional until the protest has been settled.

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Appeal. Provided the applicable protest procedures have been properly exercised, the Entrant has the right to appeal any decision or penalty issued against that Entrant, except as otherwise prohibited. 8.5.1 Notice of Appeal. Notice of intent to appeal must be delivered to the Race Director within one (1) hour from notice of the protest decision. Formal written notice of an appeal must be delivered to the President at Headquarters no later than 5:00 pm eastern, the second business day after the notice of 47

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the protest decision or penalty. The written notice of appeal, signed by the appellant, specifying the grounds for appeal, must include the appeal fee of $5,000 payable to GRAND-AM, half of which is retained by GRAND-AM regardless of any decision. Review. The President, in his sole discretion, determines whether any appeal is reasonable, complies with the Regulations and if it shall be heard by the Supervisory Officials. Such decisions are Conclusive. Hearing. If the matter is permitted, the Supervisory Officials shall endeavor to hear the appeal as soon as practical and may act within a quorum of three (3). A Supervisory Official factually involved shall recuse themselves from participation in the appeal process. The Supervisory Officials shall establish the most appropriate procedure for hearing the appeal and inform all parties of such procedure prior to the hearing. The Supervisory Officials, or parties to the appeal at their own expense, may call witnesses or present evidence, but appellant must present their own case and must not be represented at the hearing by another individual or attorney. Other persons must not be present at the appeal hearing except those permitted by the Supervisory Officials. Failure of the appellant to appear as requested or otherwise fail to respond to any investigatory request of the Supervisory Officials may result in the dismissal of the appeal with prejudice. Decision. In deciding the outcome, Supervisory Officials may take any action they deem appropriate in the interest of GRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing including, but not limited to, revising the results, imposing penalties, or taking no action at all but under no circumstances shall they order an Event or any portion thereof to be rerun. A majority of the Supervisory Officials must agree to modify the decision of a protest. A copy of the decision is sent to all parties to the appeal after the decision becomes final. All parties concerned are bound by the decision as provided in the Regulations.

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erly exercised, Entrant shall have the right to further appeal to the Chief Appellate Officer. 8.6.1 Notice to Chief Appellate Officer. Notice of intent to appeal to the Chief Appellate Officer must be delivered to the President within one (1) hour of the receipt of the Supervisory Officials appeal decision. Formal written notice must be delivered to the Chief Appellate Officer at Headquarters no later than 5:00pm eastern the third business day after notice of the decision of the Supervisory Officials. The written notice, signed by the appellant, stating the grounds for appeal, must include the appeal fee of $5,000 payable to GRAND-AM, which is retained by GRAND-AM regardless of any decision. 8.6.2 Disposition of Appeal. The Chief Appellate Officer may choose to hear or not to hear an appeal, or he may choose to review the written documentation and base his decision on the evidence presented at the initial appeal. The Chief Appellate Officers decision as to whether or not an appeal is heard is Conclusive. All parties are informed of the time and place of a Chief Appellate Officers hearing. The Chief Appellate Officer, or appellant at their own expense, may call witnesses or present evidence, but the appellant must present their own case and must not be represented at the Chief Appellant Officers hearing by another individual or attorney. Other persons must not be present at the Chief Appellant Officers hearing except those permitted by the Chief Appellate Officer. Failure of the appellant to appear when requested or respond to any investigatory request of the Chief Appellate Officer may result in the dismissal of the appeal to the Chief Appellant Officer with prejudice. 8.6.3 Decision. The Chief Appellate Officer may vacate, assess additional, decrease or increase penalties previously imposed and may vacate, modify or uphold protest and initial appeal decisions, but, under no circumstances, order an Event or any part thereof to be re-run. A copy of the final decision is sent to all parties of the appeal to the Chief Appellate Officer after the decision becomes final. All parties concerned are bound by the decision given, as provided in the Regulations.

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SECTION 9 - PRIZES, POINT FUNDS AND AWARDS 9.1 Sole Authority. GRAND-AM is the sole authority for the awarding of Event prizes, points and awards and the awarding of all Series championships. Notwithstanding that a specific Event may be listed on the FIA calendar or may be part of an Event counting towards an FIA championship, GRAND-AM retains sole authority to settle any dispute that may arise during an Event, including any and all disputes that may affect individual or Series awards, in accordance with the Regulations. Event Prizes. Prizes and awards for all Events are distributed by GRAND-AM. Members agree to abide by decisions of GRAND-AM with respect to the establishment and distribution of such prizes and awards. Point Fund(s). GRAND-AM may establish a point fund(s). 9.3.1 To be eligible for the Rolex Series season-end point fund awards, the Entrants Car, as identified by the Car number, must finish in the top 10 overall of the Team Championship point standings for the current season and Entrant must compete with such Car, as per the Regulations, in that class, in every scheduled Race for the current season. Championship. GRAND-AM is the sole and final authority for the development, maintenance and distribution of GRAND-AM championship point funds, the awarding of GRAND-AM championship points and the naming of manufacturer or Series-sponsored GRAND-AM champions. 9.4.1 Point Awards. GRAND-AM awards points in each class by finishing position as follows: 1st - 35 2nd - 32 3rd - 30 4th - 28 5th - 26 6th - 25 7th - 24 8th - 23 9th - 22 10th - 21 points points points points points points points points points points 11th - 20 12th - 19 13th - 18 14th - 17 15th - 16 16th - 15 17th- 14 18th - 13 19th - 12 20th - 11 points points points points points points points points points points 21th 22th 23th 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th - 10 points - 9 points - 8 points - 7 points - 6 points - 5 points - 4 points - 3 points - 2 points - 1 point

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GT/GX: For each Race, each Driver, in a Car he is nominated to drive, must achieve a lap time no greater than 110% of the average lap times of the fastest three qualifiers in his class and no greater that 120% of the average lap times of the fastest three qualifiers overall during official practice or qualifying. Exception. The second Driver, originally nominated per 6.1.8, may be eligible for points, at the sole discretion of GRAND-AM, if unforeseen mechanical or other circumstances prevent the Driver from completing the 30 minute drive-time requirement, so long as sufficient time remains in the Race Such determinations are Conclusive. Driver I.D. Transmitter. DriveTime is attributed based on the Driver I.D. transmitter recording at the Start/Finish Line on the track. The Driver I.D. must be correctly plugged in and functioning properly for drive-time to be recorded. If not plugged in or functioning properly, Driver may not receive drive-time credit. Drive-Time starts when the specific Driver, identified by his Driver I.D transmitter, crosses the Start Line on the track at the start of the Race or on the first passing of an individual Driver, identified by his Driver I.D transmitter, crossing the Start line during the Race. A Drivers drive-time stops at his last recorded crossing of the Start Line on the track as identified by his Driver I.D transmitter.

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Manufacturers Championship, a manufacturer must be approved by GRAND-AM in Writing. GRAND-AM recognizes manufacturer champions in each class as follows: a. DP: engine manufacturer and chassis manufacturer. b. GT and GX (C*)/%)!)/a': GS a) ST): automobile brand manufacturer each. c. Manufacturer championships are based on relative point standings at the conclusion of the season. d. Manufacturer championship points are awarded per 9.4.1, except each manufacturer receives points only for its highest finishing positioned Car in each Race. 9.9 GRAND-AM Team Championships 9.9.1 GRAND-AM recognizes team champions in each class. To be eligible for points in the Team Championship, the Entrant; a. Must hold a current and valid Entrant Membership. b. May register multiple Cars but each Car earns points separately. c. Must use no more than three (3) chassis (same competition number) during the season. d. Points earned in one class do not transfer to another. e. A DP, with the written approval of GRAND-AM, may change engine manufacturers one time within a season, only upon availability of an approved new manufacturers engine, and may then carry over their previously earned points. 9.9.2 Team points are awarded per 9.4.1.

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GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS (GAR) SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION CLASSES AND CATEGORIES. All cars participating in an Event must comply with the requirements and technical specifications of the GAR and the applicable General Class Regulations (GCR). All cars shall race in their respective class, the classes are as follows: Daytona Prototype Class. The Daytona Prototype (DP) car requirements and specifications continue in the Daytona Prototype General Class Regulations (DPGCR). Grand Touring Class. The Grand Touring (GT/GX) class shall include 2 categories, Prep 1 GT and Prep 2 GT. Car requirements and specification for both categories continue in the Grand Touring General Class Regulations (GT/GX-GCR) Grand Sport Class. The Grand Sport (GS) car requirements and specification continue in the Grand Sport/Street Tuner General Class Regulations (GS/STGCR) Street Tuner. The Street Tuner (ST) car requirements and specification continue in the Grand Sport/Street Tuner General Class Regulations (GS/ST-GCR) OVERVIEW The Regulations do not permit variations, changes, alterations or modifications to any component produced by the OEM unless specifically authorized in the GAR and/or GCR. If there is a conflict between the GAR and the GCR, the GCR shall govern. All Members should presume that variations are prohibited unless specifically stated within the Regulations. No permitted component/modification shall additionally perform a prohibited function. Any component, car construction or repair that does not meet the exact specifications of the Regulations or is deemed not to be in the spirit of these Regulations by GRAND-AM may be disallowed by GRAND-AM. If a Member has a question or doubt regarding the eligibility of any component, variation, specification or procedure, it is the Members responsibility to obtain written approval of the component, variation, specification or procedure from GRAND-AM prior to its use. 56

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permitted. An alternate fastening method may be approved by GRAND-AM upon request. Refer to GT-GCR Section 4-4 for rear window retention. Prep 1 GT, GS and ST cars utilizing a glass windshield and rear window must mount the windows using OEM standard adhesive. Prep 1 GT cars may utilize additional retention devices. A maximum spacing of 10 along top, sides, and bottom will be permitted. An alternate fastening method may be approved by GRAND-AM upon request. Refer to GT-GCR Section 4-4 for rear window retention. Prep 1 GT cars may use a polycarbonate windshield and rear window as specified in article 2-6.1. GS and ST cars may utilize windshield retention clips. SECTION 3 - ENGINE REGULATIONS

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exhaust ports, shape and location of ports at mating faces of manifolds, angle of port face relative to mating face of head to block. Turbo Charging Eligible turbocharged or supercharged engines are limited to production OE engines. These engines must be available in a product offering at automobile dealerships in the United States. 3-2 Pistons/Rods - For the DP class only solid magnetic steel connecting rods are permitted, with the exception of approved engines less than 4.0L, For the titanium connecting rods may be used if fitted in the production engine. Cylinder Heads - Only OE or GRAND-AM approved cylinder heads are permitted. Valves /ValveSpring - Only steel or titanium valves are permitted. Only magnetic steel valve springs are permitted. Crankshaft Only magnetic steel crankshafts are permitted. Unless otherwise approved, the OE angles of the crank throws must be retained. Camshaft, Valve Lifter, and Rocker Arms Rocker arms, lifters and steel pushrods may be replaced with aftermarket components with GRAND-AM approval. Engine Air Restrictors When required engine air restrictors must be used as supplied byGRAND-AM. The Manufacturer or the team and may not be modified in any way. SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL 4-1 Ignition System 4-1.1 The ignition system must be approved by GRANDAM. Magnetos are prohibited. The distributor (if used) must be mounted in the OE location. The standard firing order must be maintained, unless otherwise approved. 4-1.2 RPM Limits. Cars in all classes may be assigned maximum RPM limits. These limits will be regulated as follows; RPM tolerance. The maximum RPM permitted is as listed for each vehicle in the SCR. The 61

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SECTION 8 - DRIVE TRAIN 8-1 Drive Train - Semi-automatic or automatic gearboxes and differentials with electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical adjustable slip control are prohibited. 8-1.1 4-wheel drive is prohibited. (DP and GT Only) 8-1.2 Viscous differentials are prohibited. 8-1.3 The transmission must be designed so if the car is stopped and/or the engine has stalled, it can be freely pushed or towed. 8-1.4 All cars must have a working reverse gear, which must be selected while the engine is running and the Driver is seated normally. AGS (Paddleshift) Systems for approved drivers, in DP, GT, and GX a paddleshift system may be installed provided it meets the following requirements: 8-2.1 The software and downloading cable for the system must be provided to GRAND-AM. Access to the vehicle configuration and actuation speed must be accessible by GRAND-AM. 8-2.2 A shift request may not be held by the system for longer than 60 milliseconds before dropping out. In other words, if the system declines to initiate the shift due to out of parameter conditions, the request must be remade by the driver for the gear change to be completed. Gear selection may not be preselected. 8-2.3 The minimum shift time from driver request to shift completion must not be faster than 150 milliseconds. 8-2.4 Neutral gear position must be achievable by the corner worker with the engine off. Artificial Heating - For qualifying and/or the race, artificial heating of the engine/oil, sump tank, and transmission rear end assembly is prohibited. SECTION 9 - WHEELS AND TIRES 9-1 Official Tire Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series - The Official Tire Supplier of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series is Continental Tire. Reference: GCR Official Tire Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge - The Official Tire Supplier for the GRAND-AM 64

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Carbon fiber and Wide 5 wheels are prohibited. Wheel Attachment (DP and GT only) - Spline-drive nuts are prohibited. Wheel Diameter (DP and GT only) - All wheels must be 18 diameter, unless stated specifically in the SCR. SECTION 10 - CHASSIS

10-1 Suspension 10-1.1 Suspension - All suspension components must be made from homogeneous metallic materials and approved by GRAND-AM. The type, number of mounting points, components and uprights must remain as approved. Coil springs - steel only, maximum 4. The springing medium must not consist solely of flexible arms or bushings. There must be suspension travel in excess of any flexibility in the attachments. 10-1.2 Rubber joints may be replaced with uniball joints (DP and GT only). 10-1.3 Front and rear anti-roll bars are permitted (see GCR) 10-1.4 Driver adjustable springs and shock absorbers are prohibited. 10-1.5 Shocks - only 1 per wheel, and only 1 remote canister per shock is permitted. Any form of driver adjustment is prohibited. Metallic or compressible fluids are prohibited. Cross-connected shocks/ remote canisters are prohibited. 10-1.6 Alternative damping/mass damper applications. No electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical connection (other than the anti-roll bars/links) is permitted between the shock absorbers and the suspension. Any Suspension component utilizing Cambridge, j-style or inerter technology is not permitted for use. Any attenuation device involved in suspension or tire control other than gas/fluid damper must be specifically approved in writing by GRAND-AM. 10-1.7 Chromium plating of steel suspension parts is prohibited. 66

10-2 Steering 10-2.1 All cars must use the 2 front wheels for steering. 10-2.2 There must be a continuous metal linkage between the steering wheel and the steered front wheels. 10-2.3 A magnetic steel collapsible steering shaft and a quick release metal steering wheel coupling is required (DP and GT only). 10-2.4 Power steering is permitted. 10-2.5 4-wheel steering is prohibited. 10-3 Frame/Roll Cage 10-3.1 All roll cage components must be made of round magnetic seamless steel tubing and welded. The chassis must incorporate a full roll cage per normal industry standards. 10-3.2 Roll cage should include: Main roll bar #1. Front roll bar legs #2 A&B. Roof halo bar #3. Roof center bar #4. Center windshield bar #4A. Main roll bar diagonal bar #5. Horizontal tunnel bar #6. Horizontal shoulder bar #7. Dashboard bar #8. At least 3 NASCAR style door bars #9A are recommended on both the right and left sides as applicable. The door bars rear-mounting point should be at the main roll hoop bulkhead and the front mounting point must be at the Front roll bar legs #2 A or B. The door bars must include at least 3 equally spaced vertical uprights and at least 2 horizontal bars on the Drivers side that must extend outward to the outer door skin from the lower door bar down to the mainframe rail/rocker panel. Vent window bar #10 A&B. Rear support bars #13 A&B plus a diagonal, or X cross bars. See Exhibit #2 exploded view of basic roll cage, Ref: Roll Cage diagram at the end of the section. 10-3.3 Bars number 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, *6, *7, *8, 9A and 13 A&B must be round magnetic seamless steel tubing at least 1.750 diameter X 0.095 minimum wall thickness. *Bars number 6, 7, and 8 may also be 1.750 square tubing X 0.095 minimum wall thickness. Proof of material and structural design is the responsibility of the Entrant and must be acceptable to GRAND-AM. Ref: Roll Cage diagram at the end of the section. 10-3.4 Composite material utilized as the primary structural component is prohibited. 67

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10-4 Air Jacks - On board air jacking system is permitted. (DP and GT only) 10-4.1 On board air jacking systems are permitted. (DP and GT only) 10-4.1 A maximum of 4 air jacks may be installed, with a maximum opening diameter of 3.750 for each jack in the floor bottom. 10-4.2 On board compressed air bottles are prohibited. 10-5 Car Weight/Ballast 10-5.1 Minimum weight will be less fuel and Driver, as raced. 10-5.2 Any ballast added must be bolted in a GRAND-AM approved location. 10-5.3 Weights must be in solid form (no pellets) and weigh a minimum 5lbs. 10-5.4 It is prohibited to add or remove weight or change to a lighter component during any Session. 10-5.5 GRAND-AM reserves the right to check vehicle weight at any time during an Event. 10-5.6 GRAND-AM reserves the right to adjust minimum weights. SECTION 11 - BRAKES 11-1 Brakes - Brakes must meet the following requirements. 11-1.1 Only magnetic cast iron or cast steel rotors. 11-1.2 Titanium pistons are permitted in brake calipers. (DP and GT only) 11-1.3 Unless as provided by OE, the brake pedal must operate all 4 wheels through a dual master cylinder system. 11-1.4 Unless otherwise permitted, anti-lock/ABS brakes and power brakes are prohibited. (DP and GT only) 68

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11-2 Brake Cooling System - Liquid and/or gas cooling of the brakes are prohibited. Brake fluid re-circulating systems are prohibited. SECTION 12 - FUEL/FUEL CELLS 12-1 Official Fuel - The Official Fuel of GRAND-AM is Sunoco Race Fuels Sunoco 260GTX. The Official Fuel Supplier is Sunoco. 12-1.2 Only air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant. 12-1.3 All Competitors must use the Official Fuel, as supplied by the Official Fuel Supplier r at the Event during all Sessions. 12-1.4 Rotary engines in the GT and ST classes will be permitted to add 2-cycle oil to their fuel. Competitors must provide a sample of the oil and the mixture rate. 12-1.5 GRAND-AM may specify alternative fuels that are not gasoline. 12-2 Sampling - GRAND-AM has the right to sample a Competitors fuel at any time. 12-3 Fuel Handling - Competitors are responsible for the safe and proper handling and security of their fuel from when it is dispensed to them until it is used. Competitors are responsible for properly disposing of all unused fuel. 12-4 Fuel Cell/Fillers/Vents 12-4.1 Officials will reject any fuel cell, container, or check valve which appears to be damaged, defective, or does not function properly. 12-4.2 Fuel cells must be commercially manufactured and meet at least FIA Specification FT3, the bladder must have a printed code indicating the name of the manufacturer, the specification to which the tank has been manufactured and the date of manu69

facture. Fuel cells must contain fuel cell foam to a minimum of 80% of the enclosed volume. 12-4.3 Fuel cells become obsolete 5 years after date of manufacture and must be replaced, unless inspected and recertified by the manufacturer for a period of 2 additional years. Entrant must provide proof of certification at each Event. 12-4.4 The only permitted dry break is the unmodified ATL red head # RE105. GS and ST cars are permitted to use PP125DVR10 dry breaks from Red Head Valves provided a 1 restrictor is installed in line. The dual probe filler must be fitted with a dual probe fuel tank filler and vent system. Both the filler and the air vent must be equipped with a leak proof probe dry break coupling complying with the dead man principle. The couplings must not incorporate any retaining device when in an open position. 12-4.5 Fuel tank fillers and vents may not protrude beyond the bodywork, be located in the rear windows or any other vulnerable location. GT, GX, GS and ST cars must use flexible filler lines to fuel cell. 12-4.6 Any breather pipe connecting the tank to the atmosphere must exit outside the bodywork and must be fitted with a gravity activated rollover valve to control fuel loss under any condition. 12-4.7 The fill tube from the cover plate may extend no more than 6 into the enclosed volume of the fuel cell bladder. The fill tube must be straight and may not have any swirl pots, diffusers or any other augmentation. The top or side mounted fuel cell fill/cover plate must be removable for inspection. Bottom fill panels are prohibited. The fill tube cannot enter the fuel cell below a point 13 above the bottom of the fuel cell. 12-4.8 At least 3 of the mounting bolts that fasten the fuel cell top, side and or bottom covers to the fuel cell bladder must be drilled to allow wire sealing by GRAND-AM after inspection. 12-4.9 There must be a valve, supplied by the manufacturer, in the fuel cell top cover, which seals in the event of the filler hose being knocked off. 12-4.10 All fittings in the rubber fuel cell bladder including air vents, inlets, outlets, tank fillers, inter-tank connectors and access openings must be metal fittings bonded to the bladder. 70

12-4.11 All fuel cell installations must be approved by GRAND-AM prior to competition. Pictures and or drawings must be supplied. 12-5 Fuel Lines - All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage cannot result. All fuel lines must have threaded connectors and be armor braided. 12-6 Fuel Pumps - are free except they may not be mounted in Driver compartment. The fuel pumps must shut off when the engine stops running and the fuel pumps may have a bypass system for start-up. 12-7 Fuel Capacity 12-7.1 Any device, system, procedure, construction or design, for the purpose and/or effect of increasing whatsoever, even temporarily, the total fuel storage capacity beyond the maximum is prohibited. 12-7.2 Any device used to adjust fuel cell capacity beneath the maximum cannot be located in Drivers compartment. 12-7.3 Maximum permitted total onboard fuel capacity is 18.5 U.S. gallons for DP and listed in the SCR for other classes or on the event supplemental regulations. See GS/ST-GCR for GS and ST fuel capacity. 12-7.4 GRAND-AM reserves the right to adjust the fuel capacity. Reductions to capacity must be accomplished by use of in-cell displacement media (blocks or balls). The fuel bladder and container may not be changed to accomplish reduced capacity. Capacity will be measured using GRAND-AM measuring devices/procedures. 12-7.5 Regardless of whether a fuel system/cell has been sealed or not, GRAND-AM may perform checks at any time. SECTION 13 - DATA ACQUISITION/RECORDING 13-1 Telemetry - is for the DP, GT and GX classes. See the class specific GCR for more information. Telemetry is prohibited in Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. 13-2 Data Acquisition - Engine/chassis data acquisition system having a separate wiring system with visible wire tracing 71

ability is permitted. (DP and GT only). Downloading of any kind is prohibited during qualifying. 13-3 Radios A single working 2-way voice radio with car-to-pit communication capability is required at all times. 13-3.1 Radio frequencies MUST be registered with GRAND-AM and Racing Radios. 13-3.2 Radio signals cannot be encrypted or scrambled. Frequency hopping, Digital or Project 25 radios and trunking equipment are prohibited. Frequency range is limited to 450 to 470 mega hertz. Power limited to 10 watts on mobile, repeater and base units and 4 watts on hand held units. 13-3.3 Entrants are limited to a maximum of 4 frequencies. GRAND-AM may choose to record conversations. 13-3.4 GRAND-AM recognizes that the FCC requires radio frequency users to be licensed. GRAND-AM recommends that you contact Racing Radios for your licensing needs. 13-3.5 GRAND-AM requires that all Competitors monitor the race control channel at all times their cars are scheduled to be on track. 13-3.6 Race Control must be monitored on frequency 461.6250 mz. 13-4 Transmitter - The required driver ID timing and scoring transmitter or designated alternative (Spec Transmitter), located in the left front wheel well is required at all times. Driver ID plugs MUST be located on Drivers helmets during all Sessions. If not functioning properly, the car may be required to pit for repair. During a race, reasonable efforts must be made to repair and thereafter, GRAND-AM may use its discretion to continue scoring or not. A single exception will be permitted for a new car for their 1st Session. 13-5 Data Recording - GRAND-AM reserves the right to view any/all data collected by a Competitor at anytime. Each car in GT, GS and ST classes will make provisions for a data recorder as required by GRAND-AM upon request. GRANDAM may specify a wiring harness to be used for data logger as provided by GRAND-AM. 13-5.1 Only GRAND-AM specified EFI Level 4, Motec ADL, ADL2, ADL3 and Bosch data logging systems are permitted. All Competitors using specified data acquisition systems in the DP and GT classes must use the following standardized tire circumference 72

roll-out in the set up of their data: DP Front 2058mm Rear 2212mm 265/645R18-2032mm 285/645R18-2032mm 305/650R18-2065mm 305/660R18-2080mm 325/680R18-2145mm 325/710R18-2222mm 325/710R19-2222mm Failure to use these dimensions in qualifying or the race may result in loss of points and/or fine. 13-6 Accident Data Recorders GRAND-AM accident data recorders may be required. The recorder will be supplied by GRAND-AM at the beginning of each Event and collected immediately following the conclusion of the Event. 13-6.1 Competitors will be instructed on acquiring an approved mounting bracket at the appropriate time. The mounting bracket must be installed per GRAND-AM direction. 13-6.2 Installation drawings and instructions will be supplied by GRAND-AM. 13-6.3 In the event of an accident, an Official will download the data from the recorder, photograph, film and document the damage, or collect other information as needed. 13-6.4 Analysis will be performed by GRAND-AM or a 3rd party and data will be retained on a secure server. 13-6.5 The purpose of the program is to acquire and provide information on accidents to support ongoing safety development. GRAND-AM may require the installation of the recorder made by Independent Witness in all DP and GT cars and eventually in all GS and ST cars. SECTION 14 - IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS 14-1 Competition Numbers Competition numbers will be assigned and required by GRAND-AM. 14-1.1 Block competition numbers must be at least 12 high X 2 stroke and must be separated by at least 2, applied between the wheel arches below a longitudinal line 20 above the flat floor reference plane/rocker panel. 73 GT

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Competition numbers at least 8 high X 1 stroke must be on the front of the car (and rear of the car for GT and CTSCC) and in a visible location. All car numbers must be of a contrasting color to the car and cannot be chrome. GRAND-AM may pre-approve alternate color and number designs. All competition numbers must be acceptable to GRAND-AM regardless of compliance with above dimensions.

14-2 Logos and Brand marks 14-2.1 Conflicting series/sanctioning body, official mandatory product (fuel, tires, etc.), and/or series sponsor identification of any kind must be removed from cars and uniforms while participating at any Event unless authorized in writing by GRAND-AM. 14-2.2 GRAND-AM may refuse to permit, or may restrict or assign the size or placement of decals, identification, and advertising of any kind on a car, transporter, pit equipment, or uniforms for any reason. All Members agree to accept GRAND-AM's decision in this regard. 14-2.3 GRAND-AM may refuse to permit a Competitor to participate in an Event if GRAND-AM determines that any advertising, sponsorship or similar agreement to which the Competitor (or a car owner, Entrant, Driver or crewmember) is or will be a party to, is detrimental to the sport, to GRAND-AM, or to the Promoter for any reason, including without limitation the public image of the sport. 14-2.4 Advertising slogans and designs are subject to approval by GRAND-AM. 14-2.5 GRAND-AM will designate an area on the car for: -Decals, advertising or identification of series sponsors. -Decals, advertising or identification of contingency program sponsors. -Such other decals, advertising or identification as GRAND-AM may in its sole discretion permit or require. 14-2.6 GRAND-AM will designate requirements for Driver fire suits and crew uniforms. 14-2.7 Windshield signage is limited exclusively to GRAND-AM signage or GRAND-AM approved signage. 74

14-3 Rig Identification All car transporters and support vehicles with access to the garage/paddock area must have clearly visible in the front windscreen and on the rear doors, the team name, car number and category, and awning dimension. All transporters in the paddock must prominently display on each side the appropriate series decal. SECTION 15 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 15-1 Driver Equipment - The following items must be worn/used during all Sessions and must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. It is the sole responsibility of the Driver to ensure that all safety items are correctly installed, maintained and properly used. All Driver safety equipment including nets, belts, restraint devices, etc. must remain on and in place until the car comes to a stop in its pit location. All equipment must be installed and be in proper place prior to the car leaving the Pit Stall. 15-1.1 Helmet of recognized high quality approved by the Snell Foundation, or FIA 8860-2004, FIA 88602010, or British Standard BS6658-85 Type A/FR (Red label) fitted with eject helmet removal system. Contact: Racing Radios. 15-1.2 Nomex or equivalent fire-resistant driving suit meeting SFI or FIA standards with a minimum of 2 layers and full-length underwear of similar material. 15-1.3 Gloves, shoes, and socks made of fire-resistant material. 15-1.4 A 6-point Driver restraint system - lap belt and shoulder harness minimum 3 wide or FIA standards 8853-98 or NASCAR standard. The system must conform to the manufacturers mounting instructions, and it must be configured, maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The system must be dated by the manufacturer, and must not be used beyond 3 years after date of manufacture. 15-1.5 Head and Neck Restraint Device/System It is required that Drivers use an approved system. The system must conform to the manufacturers mounting instructions, and it must be configured, maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The approved system is: HANS-manufacturer Hubbard/Downing, Inc. contact Trish England in Customer Service at 888426-7999 (for overseas calls use 770-457-1046) or 75

hansdevice.com. The approved head and neck restraining device/system will remain approved for use in competition until their expiration date which is five (5) years after the date of manufacture. At this time the head and neck restraint device/system must be returned to the manufacturer for inspection and re-certification. 15-1.6 GT, GS and ST cars A Drivers side window net meeting SFI Specification 27.1 is required. It must latch in the upper forward corner and the bottom of the net must be attached to the upper door (#9) and cannot be mounted to the bodywork. It must latch with a seat belt style latch in the upper forward corner. The system must be dated by the manufacturer, and must not be used beyond 3 years after date of manufacture. 15-1.7 All areas of the cockpit (including roll cage tubes, upper frame rails and any other object) that are within the proximity of the Driver in his seated position must be padded. The padding must be dense-foam hard coat, approved padding, (the SFI approved padding) offered by CV Products, RPXpress, and others is acceptable to Officials. 15-1.8 Seats must be rigidly mounted and incorporate a headrest. Adjustable sliding seats must have positive retention in both forward and rearward directions so as not to slide during impact. All seat systems must incorporate rigid lateral support and restraint at the head, shoulder and hips for all entered Drivers, and must have a rigidly affixed head pad (minimum 6h x6w) behind the Drivers head with a minimum of 2 SFI 45.2 padding. The shell must contain 1 minimum of impact padding measured perpendicular to the seat back. Padding may taper to less than 1 at edges or non support areas. Padding must be either bead foam or SFI 45.2 or as delivered on FIA approved seats. Inserts must also be bead foam or SFI 45.2 padding molded to Driver. No gaps between insert and seat. All seats and head restraint materials must be fire resistant or covered in fire resistant material such as Nomex or Carbonex. DP Seats: Seats must be carbon fiber shell rigidly mounted to the chassis at the base and seatback. Gap between 76

seat back and firewall must be filled with padding to prevent shell deflection in rear impacts. Lateral head support, if used, may be part of seat or chassis mounted, and must be rigid and have minimum of 2 SFI 45.2 padding. GT, GS and ST Seats FIA approved seats are recommended. It is recommended that seats be rigidly mounted to the chassis at the base and seatback. If seat adjusters are used they must be approved by GRAND-AM. Single rail locking systems are prohibited. It is recommended that adjustable seats incorporate a structure or mechanism that provides lateral stability to the seat at shoulder level in all fore/aft positions. 15-1.9 The use of center and door side nets is required. Only GRAND-AM approved mounting kits and SFI 37.1 Kevlar approved nets are permitted. The only approved release mechanisms are the Safety Solutions swing-close hasp and the Safecraft bullet release. The Safecraft release may be used in combination with the swing-close hasp. The Safecraft 90-1000 Ratchet/Release may be used in the center net position. The system must be dated by the manufacturer and may not be used beyond 3 years from the date of manufacturer. DP: Must use only constructor supplied installation kits. Net Installation: For seats without lateral head supports the nets should be along the longitudinal centerline of car. Net should be as close to helmet as possible, with minimal angular divergence permitted. For seats with lateral head supports the installation is similar but net must be in contact with head support and attached slightly inboard at the rear so as to partially wrap around the support. The nets should be installed with some tension. It is the teams responsibility that the upper strap of net is at or above center of gravity of helmet for all Drivers.

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(Halon 1211 or equivalent), with discharge nozzles at the cockpit, fuel cell and engine compartment. The actuator must be within the Drivers reach. Fire system must be mounted so the required gauge is visible at all times. All cars must identify all extinguisher and electrical cut off switches with appropriate E and Spark decals. All cars are required to have additional electrical and fire switches located outside of the car on the cowl or bodywork at the base of the Drivers side A pillar. 15-3 Towing Eyes - All cars must be equipped with a strong steel, steel cable, Kevlar rope or at least 6000 series aluminum, clearly marked towing eye front and rear. The towing eye must have an eye diameter of not less than 2 and not more than 4 with a minimum thickness of 0.312. Towing eyes must be painted a contrasting color - red, yellow or orange. 15-4 Delphi Safety Light System - All cars must use the Delphi Course Condition In Car Safety System. GRAND-AM will supply each registered car with the receiver. The wiring harness is available for purchase. The system must be installed per the provided directions, including mounting of the antenna externally. The receiver and complete mounting bracket must be installed as a system, once issued by GRAND-AM, the system remains the property of GRAND-AM at all times. If not returned upon GRAND-AMs request, the Entrant will automatically be fined $2000 for replacement. All cars must have the system functioning before any Session. 15-5 In-Car T.V. Camera. All DP and GT cars must mount on their roof either an actual in-car camera or the in-car camera replacement dummy unit. The unmodified dummy unit must be mounted on the opposite side of center-line of the car from the Driver 12.5 rearward of the trailing edge of the windshield and 4.5 off of the centerline of the roof or as approved by GRAND-AM. Each dummy unit is dimensionally identical to an actual camera unit. The dummy unit is available in advance from BSR as part # BSR.CP.2004 (Contact BSR, 704-795-0901) or is available at the track from the RPXpress or CV Products trailers.

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SECTION 18 - WINDSHIELD BRACE DIAGRAM 18-1 EXHIBIT #2 - GT WINDSHIELD BRACE MINIMUMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Minimum 1/2 angle or 1/2 tubing, aluminum or steel. Bottom must be bolted to firewall or cowl, or welded to roll cage structure. Top to be attached to roll cage at roof bar #3. Minimum spacing between braces is 8.
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GRAND-AM DAYTONA PROTOTYPES SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1-1 Classifications - GRAND-AM has developed these specifications for competition automobiles that will participate in the Daytona Prototypes or DP class. 1-1.1 DP cars are closed-cockpit, mid-engine automobiles, with a complete frame (non-stressed engine). Competition 1-2.1 DP cars will compete in a single classification in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. Eligibility 1-3.1 Generation 1 (Gen1) and Generation 2 (Gen2) Daytona Prototype cars are eligible to compete until 12/31/13 in their approved configuration. Only chassis of currently approved Daytona Prototype Constructors are eligible for conversion to Generation 3 (Gen3) specification. The only approved constructors of Daytona Prototype chassis for the 2013 season are: Riley Bill Riley 704-526-8758 Bill.riley@rileytech.com Dallara Luca Bergianti Coyote Eddie Cheever 003-938-07075496 317-713-3191 L.Bergianti@dallara.it eddie@cheevergroup.com 1-4 Daytona Prototype Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 1-4.1 Gen3 Daytona Prototypes are defined as those built to the 2012 Daytona Prototype Constructors Manual first issued on March 31, 2011 and subsequently updated. 1-4.2 Effective at the beginning of the 2012 racing season, all Daytona Prototypes (Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3) will be subject to aerodynamic evaluation and will have a specific Permitted Aerodynamic Specification (PAS) defined. The current PAS for all DP manufacturers will be posted on the GRANDAM competition website. 1-4.3 The PAS for each D P manufacturer shall specify exact components and permitted settings for 82

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The area directly behind the frontal projection of the rear tires may have aero devices added respecting all other originally approved dimensional body regulations. Such devices are not permitted for Gen3 DPs. Bodywork shall not be modified in any way. A maximum 60 sq. in hole is permitted in the bodywork under the tail light and directly behind the frontal projection of the rear tire. No ducts or openings are permitted from the front wheel well /arch to the engine/ main roll hoop bulkhead along the vertical side of the car and, below a longitudinal plane of 20 above the flat floor reference plane. A single duct sized 6 inches by 12 inches is permitted in a location behind the engine/main roll hoop bulkhead below the 20 inch reference. This duct is permitted on either side of the car. The only air permitted to pass through the inside of the car from the dash bulkhead to the engine/main roll hoop bulkhead, may only pass in an area above the side pod structure(s) or via the approved Gen3 side exit duct if present. The rear engine bulkhead separating the driver compartment from the engine compartment must be maintained with no holes or openings of any kind. Wheel wells/arches must be complete and remain open as viewed from the side. Wheel well covers/doors are prohibited. No modifications of any kind may be made to the wheel opening design, as delivered by the constructor. Mirrors. All cars must be equipped with 2 functional outside/A-pillar/front fender rear view mirrors that are of a minimum dimension of 2 5/8 X 5 5/8. An open unobstructed area measuring 7 X 11 (with a 1 chamfer on each corner) must be maintained from the mirror to the rear of the car. All cars must have a transparent polycarbonate rear window above the engine compartment with a minimum size of 865 sq. in. for Gen2 and 700 sq. in. for Gen3. A maximum of 2 flush NACA ducts may be installed in the rear window. They must be transparent if they are required to achieve the minimum visible area rule, and they may be opaque if other areas are available to achieve the requirement. These may be used to duct intake air in or out 84

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of the engine compartment The maximum size of each duct is 10.5 wide x 19.0 long if a single duct is present and 9.0 wide x 12.0 long if 2 ducts are present. Rear Spoiler. An adjustable rear lip spoiler may be added to the rear of the approved bodywork provided it complies with the dimensional requirements and for rearview mirror visibility. The leading edge of the spoiler must not extend forward of the leading edge of the rear wing. No air may pass under the bottom side of the spoiler. For Gen3 DP cars, detailed spoiler rules may be specified that prohibit any deviation from the approved configuration and that provide for deviation from the rear overhang rule herein. Rear spoilers, or any added rear spoiler wickers may not be slotted to accommodate interference with the rear wing end plates. (Note) The regulation permitting the wing end plate to be trimmed and the mirror visibility limitations define the maximum size wicker/spoiler angle combination. Each registered DP car may utilize the complete original approved bodywork or the complete new approved 2012 bodywork. Once a team has declared which bodywork they will utilize in a season they may not change from the declared bodywork. Riley Technologies Gen 2 DP cars are required to use the wide rear engine cover deck lid.

Headlights and tail/brake lights are required and must be operational at all times. 2-2.1 Additional driving lights are permitted. 2-2.2 The primary head and tail-light of the engine manufacturer may be original, replacements of the same dimension, or represented by a GRAND-AM approved decal of the same dimension and shape, so long as fully functioning lights are maintained within the lens/decal area. Headlight and taillight shapes and sizes must come from the engine manufacturers current road car catalog. Primary headlights must be located forward of and outboard of the inner edge of the front tire. Brake lights and taillights must be located above the rear axle centerline and aft and outboard of the inner edge of the rear tire. 85

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Aerodynamic Devices Ducts Vents - Louvers 2-3.1 Any air intake ducts/openings in the exterior bodywork must duct all air directly to the brakes, through a cooler or directly into the engine compartment intake or cockpit, These ducts may also, exhaust air from the cockpit except as specifically approved for Gen3 DP cars. Additional ducting may be added to the door windows for driver cooling, subject to GRAND-AM approval. 2-3.2 The engine water radiator must be mounted forward of the front bulkhead, and must exhaust the hot air out of the bodywork forward of the windshield. The radiator may be visible when viewed from above. The radiator exhaust duct area may be adjustable in length but may not extend beyond the original body contour or be visible in side profile. A 0.500 gurney may be added to the radiator exhaust duct area. Any added material must be painted to match the car color. 2-3.3 Engine air intakes may only be located rearward of the side door window and located below the plane of the roof. The intake may also extend outwards from the vertical bodywork plane no more than 3 and be an integral part of the bodywork. Inlet air may also be ducted through clear NACA ducts in the rear window as described in Section 2-1.11. 2-3.4 Roof air inlets, or snorkel scoops are prohibited. A maximum of 2 vents, each a maximum size of, 11 square inches, may be installed in the roof for exhausting air from the cockpit. 2-3.5 Rear Wing. The rear wing and end plates must be the 2011 Crawford Composites Rear Wing and End plates (Spec Wing) as delivered with no modifications and mounted at the rear of the car. The Spec Wing must be, 72 wide. A maximum .750 wicker is permitted. The Spec Wing must be mounted so that no part of the wing or wicker is higher than 41 above the reference plane and so that no part of the wing extends beyond the perimeter of 86

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the car as viewed from above, or as specified in the PAS. The Spec Wing must be mounted symmetrical to the centerline of the car. The Spec Wing rear wing end plates must be mounted using the provided holes and slots and must be oriented such that the top edge is horizontal +/- 1 deg. The height of end plate may be trimmed as necessary (to a minimum dimension of 11 5/8) to accommodate approved rear spoiler angle adjustments. End plate may be higher than the 41 from reference plane dimension. The finish on the outer side of the wing end plate may be painted or wrapped: the inboard side of the end plate may not be altered/painted/covered (including tape) in any way. Removable die cut vinyl sponsorship decals may be applied with the approval of GRAND-AM. The Spec Wing must use the standard wing support mounting position as specified and approved by the supplier. Wing supports are to be made of flat aluminum or steel plate as submitted by the constructor and approved by GRAND-AM. The Spec Wing may not be adjustable from inside the car. Wings may not be painted or covered in any way. Removable die cut vinyl sponsorship decals may be applied with the approval of GRAND-AM. Contact Crawford Composites at 704-483-8726. CCDP 412W (Wing with end plates and gurney, GRAND-AM Daytona Prototype, carbon/autoclaved). Louvers. Louvers above the front wheels/tires are required with a minimum of 30 sq. in. of opening. The louvers must not protrude more than 1 above the bodywork and no mechanical components (including the tires) may be visible when viewed from above (or perpendicular to the radius if on a curved surface). Front Spoiler. Front spoiler/splitter may be used. The maximum spoiler/splitter length is 4 from the approved body work as viewed from above, respecting all dimensions. G3 cars will have a 87

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specific approved splitter shape which may be up to 5.0 from the approved bodywork in some cases. A single splitter with underside shape is approved by GRAND-AM for each type of chassis constructor. Alternative-configuration devices such as blockers and/or turning vanes are specifically approved by GRAND-AM for each chassis constructor. No modification to these specific approved components is permitted. Wheel Wicker. A single wheel wicker on the leading edge of the front wheel opening may be added to each side of the car to a maximum height of 13 off the measuring (scale platform) surface. A single add-on dive plane may be added to each side of the car in front of the front wheel centerline to a height of 13 off the measuring (scale platform) surface and no further inboard than the frontal projection of the front tire. Dive planes will be described as a single plane of a consistent thickness. Curved surfaces are not permitted. The dive plane may have a vertical surface only to attach the dive plane to the bodywork. Dive planes must be installed at an angle no greater than 75 degrees and no less than 25 degrees. Dive planes maximum length is 4 from the approved body work as viewed from above and must be compliant with all other requirements and dimensions of the DP. Gen3 is as specified in the PAS. Rear Dive Planes. Up to 2 rear dive planes may be added to the rear of each side of the car. The rear dive plane(s) may be curved. The rear dive plane(s) may not have end fences. The dive plane may have a vertical surface only to attach to the body work. Gen3 is as specified in the PAS. SECTION 3 - WEIGHT

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SECTION 4 - ENGINE ELIGIBILITY AND MODIFICATIONS 4-1 Eligibility - GRAND-AM will regulate engines as follows 4-1.1 The eligible engines will be determined, selected, and approved by GRAND-AM and listed in the SCR. To be approved, an engine must be submitted to GRAND-AM for testing and analysis. Upon approval, GRAND-AM will specify components and performance levels in the SCR that must be strictly adhered to. 4-1.2 All engines must be production-based engines (changes in bore and stroke or other specifications may be required by GRAND-AM in some circumstances). 4-1.3 Maximum engine RPM, throttle body size/diameter, valve lift and size, and maximum compression ratio will be specified in the SCR. Engine air box and air inlet restrictions may also be required. General Engine Requirements 4-2.1 Engines must be normally aspirated. 4-2.2 Cylinder heads must retain the same number and location of intake and exhaust ports, valves, spark plugs, and camshafts (if used) as the production engine. Valve location, valve size (engines exceeding 4.35L) and angles must remain stock as on the approved production heads. Intake/exhaust porting and polishing is permitted as specified in the SCR DP Engine list. 4-2.3 Normal blueprint machining may be performed on the engine components. The stock production block and cylinder heads must be used, unless an alternate has been approved. Production bore size with a maximum of .030 overbore is permitted. 4-2.4 The use of titanium or ceramic engine components is prohibited except for titanium valves and titanium valve spring retainers. 4-2.5 The following items may be replaced with aftermarket components - steel crankshaft, steel rods, round aluminum pistons, titanium or steel valves, steel valve springs, camshafts, cam followers, timing chain/cam drive and dry sump oil pump and system. Replacement items must be readily available to all Competitors. 89

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The intake system (manifold and/or throttle body), unmodified, as on the originally approved and tested engine must be used. Actual pieces, engineering drawings, CAD files, and photographs will be used to determine standard compliance. The exhaust is free except - Exhaust system must be of round or oval tubing and must exit at the rear of the car, below the rear valance. Exhaust system must remain within the perimeter of the bodywork when viewed from above. Variable exhaust systems are prohibited. Engine Air Box The complete engine air box and/or cool air induction system to the air box must be approved by GRAND-AM. All teams, with the assistance and coordination of the engine builders or manufacturer must ensure that there is at least 1 shipping crate available at each Event capable of transporting their engine, exhaust headers and engine air inlet system to a testing facility of GRAND-AMs choosing.

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the discounted price. Spares are available on a different price scale. Spec ECU and wiring harnesses cannot be modified in any way. SECTION 5 - DRIVETRAIN 5-1 Approved Models - GRAND-AM will specify the manufacturers and approved models of transaxles in the SCR. 5-1.1 Limited slip differential will be allowed as follows; either a non-ramp type, limited slip, clutch plate differential or a ramp type differential will be utilized. Only the approved ramp angles will be permitted. The ramp angles will remain equal for all approved transaxles. The only ramp angles that are approved are 30/60 and 45/70. Ramps may be run in either orientation. (Flipped around). There is no limit on gear ratios. No suspension mounting points are allowed on/to the transaxle case(s). All transaxle units must include a GRAND-AM approved transaxle/suspension plate. 5-1.2 DP cars are allowed to use the following externally adjustable differential kits. Xtrac # 386-981-002A, EMCO # 469771 and Hewland NLT-212. These cannot be modified from their original configuration. Clutch/Flywheel Flywheel must be steel. Clutch must be a heavy-duty multiple-disc type, using 3 or more metallic discs with a minimum diameter of 5.5. Carbon clutches are prohibited. Maximum forward gears - A maximum of 5 forward gears are allowed for car with engines over 4.51L. A maximum of 6 forward gears are allowed for cars with engines up to 4.5L. Sequential gear change - Mechanical sequential gear change is permitted for approved drivers. 5-5 Gear ratios are free. Gear ratios are free. Bell housing/Adapter Plate - The engine to transaxle adapter plate must be made of steel or aluminum. Axle Retention - The transaxle must be fitted with a complete approved axle retention system, including the 91

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EMCO Gears, Inc. 703 South Girlschool Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46231 317 243 3838 Pankl Racing Systems 16615 Edwards Road Cerritos, CA 90703 562-677-7254 XTrac 6183 West 80th Street Indianapolis IN 46278 317 472 2454

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Spring and shock absorber adjustment from inside the cockpit are prohibited. Hydraulic ride height adjustment of any kind is prohibited. Any form of driver controlled ride height adjustment is prohibited. Driver adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars are permitted. The adjustment mechanism may only consist of mechanically operated levers acting on blade type adjusters or connector links moving on the length of the anti-roll bar leg or arm. When used, Anti-roll bars must be connected to the suspension by a solid link. Links may be adjustable in length but must be a fixed length during on-track operation. The use of heim joints will be permitted. No preloading of anti-roll bars will be permitted.

SECTION 8 - CHASSIS /BODY Dimensions 8-1 Basic Dimensions 8-1.1 Overall length - 175 to 180. 8-1.2 Overall width - 77 to 79. 8-1.3 Overhangs - Front; maximum 36 total, including a maximum of 4of splitter length. Rear; 32 to 34, measured from the axle centerlines. 8-1.4 Overall height - Minimum roof height 41, measured from the reference plane. 8-1.5 Minimum ground clearance - 1.5. 8-1.6 Additional chassis structure or reinforcement may be added to the approved chassis design. 8-1.7 The #2 floor section (center engine compartment) may have up to 400 sq. in total of flush opening (no protrusions on the inner or outer surface of the floor panel) symmetrical around the centerline of the car. 8-1.8 It is recommended that the drivers compartment foot well have an additional metal floor above the reference plane floor to protect the drivers feet and legs in the event of damage to the original floor. 8-1.9 The front floor may not project forward of the front bulkhead section. Riley cars may use L09-100C-REP for front floor repair. SECTION 9 - BRAKES 9-1 Brake rotors must be made of magnetic cast iron or cast steel (ferrous) material. Maximum size - thickness 1.42 95

(36mm) X 14 (355mm) diameter. Minimum of 48 cooling vanes in the rotor are required. 9-2 Calipers - Only GRAND-AM approved brake calipers of aluminum construction are permitted Only 1 brake caliper with a maximum of 6 pistons per wheel is permitted. Maximum/Minimum front caliper stack width is 96mm/88mm, minimum rear caliper stack width is 83mm. Approved caliper list is available from Headquarters or GRAND-AM.com. Brake hat material must be aluminum or steel alloy. No titanium. No gear driven hats. Hat offset is free. Brakes for 24 hour endurance races are per Section 9.1, Section 9.2, and Section 9.3. For all events except for 24 hour endurance Events, complete brake systems for the DPclass will be specified and may only be used in the as-produced configuration from the approved manufacturer. The following specific approved brake components, by manufacturer part number, will be permitted:
Manufacturer Alcon AP Brembo Front Caliper CAR9549Z55DSLT/RT CP5056-2/3S7MP CP6078 XA6.61.21/249 Forged XA4.F1.01.04 Sm. Piston XA3.02.31/32 Lg. Piston 26.378.410.410.11/12 Front Rotor DIV2199X270C48L/R CP5772-1150/1 Rear Caliper CAR8040E01DSLT/RT CP6070-2/3S7MP CP6470 Rear Rotor DIV2198X431 CP3870-1130/1

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X9.060.53/54 22.355.290.365.11/12

09.a.9226.10/20 328.32.0049.47/48

Note: All front and rear brake rotors must be of the same manufacturer. Any combination of rotors and calipers are accepted. SECTION 10 - FUEL SYSTEM 10-1 Specification - DP must use a safety fuel cell meeting FIA FT 3.5 or FIA FT-5 specifications. All fuel cells must be approved by GRAND-AM. 10-1.1 All rubber bladders must have a printed code naming the manufacturer, the specifications to which the tank has been manufactured and the date of manufacture. 10-1.2 The fill tube from the cover plate may extend no farther than 6 into the enclosed volume of the top 96

of the fuel cell bladder. The fill tube cannot enter the fuel cell below a point 13 above the bottom of the fuel cell. The fill tube must be straight and may not have any swirl pots, diffusers or any other augmentation. The fuel cell fill/cover plate must be removable for inspection. 10-2 Location 10-2.1 The fuel cell and lines must be sealed from the engine and cockpit compartments. 10-2.2 The fuel cell compartment must have an easily accessible panel located on top of the car above the cell, through which fuel cell inspection and capacity checks, and/or fuel samples may be made. 10-3 Fueling - A twin probe dry brake fueling/vent system with the ability of changing from the right to the left side of the car must be installed on a metal plate firmly attached to the main roll bar of the car. 10-4 Fuel Capacity Maximum onboard fuel capacity is 20 U.S. gallons for the Rolex 24. For the remainder of the 2013 season fuel capacity is 18.5 gallons. SECTION 11 - TELEMETRY/DATA RECORDING 11-1 Data Recorder Each car must have installed only an EFI Level 4, Motec ADL, ADL2, ADL3, or Bosch GRAND-AMspecified data recording system and optional telemetry system. GRAND-AM reserves the right to view any/all data collected by a team/entrant at anytime. GRAND-AM specified Bosch Data systems are permitted. The spec ECU/Data logger must always have a 128 Mb or larger Bosch memory card installed during a race or qualifying. Data cards cannot be removed from the car without permission from a GRANDAM Official. Data card cannot be erased without permission from a GRAND-AM Official. Pitot tubes are permitted. SECTION 12 - IDENTIFICATION 12-1 Car Identification - DP previously registered with GRANDAM shall be identified first by the name of the engine manufacturer and then by the Constructor. Gen3 cars may have a specific name issued by the OEM and the chassis Constructors name is not required. 97

12-2 Engine Identification - If engine manufacturer is approved for Manufacturers Championship the name of the engine manufacturer, or the term powered by (the name of the engine manufacturer) must be displayed across the upper portion of the windscreen with the manufacturers name in letters at least 6 high. Additionally, the same term (or name) or manufacturer's logo must be displayed in a prominent location, on the centerline of the car at the front and on each side of the engine cover rearward of the side window openings. Minimum size: 32 sq. inch. If engine manufacturer is NOT approved for the Manufacturers Championship, the vehicle is required to display a GRAND-AM supplied windshield banner on front windscreen. SECTION 13 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 13-1 Fire extinguishers All DP must utilize a GRAND-AM approved dual fire extinguisher system. The system must consist of separate fire bottles for the engine/fuel compartment and for the cockpit. The cockpit system must consist of a 2 lbs. minimum capacity FE-36 bottle. The actuator for this bottle is to be mounted within reach of the driver when fully strapped in. Triggering is by means of a PULL actuator. The engine compartment system consists of 10 lbs. minimum capacity bottle of either Halon 1211 or FE36 with a remotely mounted, 286 degree Fahrenheit, fast response, thermal sensor and optional cable mounted manual override, the thermal sensor and nozzle must be mounted to the firewall above the fuel cell per the suppliers recommendations. The optional manual override cable must be PULL actuated and mounted within easy reach of the driver when fully strapped in. Only approved supplier components may be used. All system components must be used and serviced per suppliers specifications. No other system or extinguishing agents are approved. The fire system must be mounted so the mandatory gauge is visible at all times. Approved Suppliers are: Firefox Industries 3243 Old Frankstown Rd. Pittsburg PA 15239 724.733.3936 James Zwergel and 98

Safecraft Inc. 5165-C Commercial Circle Concord ,CA 94520 925.405.0307 Steven Baker 13-2 Wheel Tethers It is mandatory that all DP cars have the front and rear uprights linked to the frame using Vectran HS V-12 fiber cables (tethers) available from CV Products. On the chassis end the tether must either loop around a chassis tube or be otherwise securely retained. On the upright end the tether may be looped through openings in the upright or captured by a substantial bolt-on structure or a dedicated mounting loop attached to the upright. These attachments must be as designed by the constructor and approved by GRAND-AM. Tether attachment points may not be common with any other suspension mounting points. Attachment should be secured such that it exceeds the tensile strength of the tether. Each constructor has available an all-inclusive kit containing all of the components and installation instructions. The approved kit must be used.

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GRAND TOURING GENERAL CLASS REGULATIONS (GT-GCR) General Class Explanation and Purpose 1-1. PURPOSE. The GT class is for purpose built, highly modified versions of series produced automobiles. Cars in the GT class 1. Have been in production for road use or meet homologation criteria; 2. Have been for sale to the public in a regular dealer offering in North America; 3. Are current productions models or no older than 3 years after the end of production. 1-2. SPECIFICATIONS. GRAND-AM will list on the GRAND-AM website, the approved cars and the Specific Car Regulations for the GT class (SCR) according to the OEMs make and model designation. The SCR shall be part of the Regulations and shall govern if a conflict between the GAR and the GTGCR occur. CATEGORIES. The GT class will be comprised of 2 distinct preparation methods (Categories), all designed to have cars at a similar competition level for GT class racing. 1-3.1. Unibody GT (Prep 1 GT) This category is reserved for production cars with minor modifications. 1-3.2. Semi-Tube GT (Prep 2 GT) This category is for cars with modified production or tube-frame chassis. They may be front-wheel drive cars converted to rear-wheel drive or they may be cars that require physical modifications to be competitive in GT. Specified tube-frame construction is permitted. Alternative engines from the original manufacturer may be approved. SECTION 2 - GENERAL ENGINE REGULATIONS 2-1 Eligibility 2-1.1 The eligible engines shall be determined, selected and approved by GRAND-AM and listed along with the engine specifications, specified components and performance levels in the GT-SCR, which must be strictly adhered to. 102

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To be approved, engines may be required to be submitted to GRAND-AM for testing and analysis. GRAND-AM may approve alternate engines from the OEM's production car lines that are not originally fitted to a specific model. Turbo Charging Eligible turbocharged or supercharged engines are limited to production OE engines delivered in a normal product offering at automobile dealerships in the United States.

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Engine Location must remain as approved. 2-2.1 (Prep 1) The engine may be freely located in the original engine bay as long as no changes to the cockpit dimensions are made. A stress mounted engine installation is prohibited. 2-2.2 (Prep 2) The engine must be located in the original engine bay/compartment. Front wheel drive cars may reposition the engine to allow for rear wheel drive installation. Engine may be located so that the foremost spark plug is no farther rearward than the front axle centerline unless specified otherwise. The foremost spark plug location is defined as the centerline of the access hole in the valve cover or cylinder head casting. A 1 maximum right side offset measured from the front tread centerline is permitted. Stressed engines are prohibited. 2-2.3 A Minimum 8 crankshaft centerline height is required. General Engine Requirements. 2-3.1 All engines must be production-based. (GRANDAM may require changes in bore and stroke or other specifications in some circumstances.) GRAND-AM may approve other engines. 2-3.2 Maximum engine RPM, throttle body size/diameter, valve lift and size, and the maximum compression ratio may be specified for each approved engine. Engine air box and inlet air restrictors may also be required. 2-3.3 It is mandatory for all major components and parts to be available for sale to the general public in an OEMs regular product offering. GRAND-AM must approve all components/parts prior to use in competition. 103

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All approved components/parts and modifications will be specifically listed for each eligible engine. See GT-SCR. All component parts must remain per GRAND-AM specifications. Cylinder heads must retain the same number and location of intake and exhaust ports, valves, spark plugs, and camshafts (if used) as the production engine. Valve location, valve size and angles must remain stock as on the approved production heads. Normal blueprint machining may be performed on the engine components. The stock production block and cylinder heads must be used, unless an alternate has been approved. Engine blocks are permitted to be bored to a maximum of .030 over. The use of titanium or ceramic engine components is prohibited except when utilized in the original production engine or as otherwise specified. The following items may be replaced with aftermarket components - steel crankshaft, steel rods, round aluminum pistons, titanium or steel valves, Titanium or steel valve springs/retainers, camshafts, cam followers and rocker arms with OEM ratio, timing chain/cam drive and dry sump oil pump and system. Replacement items must be readily available to all competitors. Crank, rods and pistons must be of OEM weight and dimension. Variable valve timing and variable inlet systems are prohibited. Only a direct mechanical linkage between the throttle pedal and the engine throttle control is permitted. Production drive-by-wire systems may be approved for specific models. All lines containing fuel, oil or coolant within the cockpit area must be armored lines. All GT/GX cars that choose to use an aftermarket ECU in lieu of the OEM ECU must use the SPEC ECU and wiring harness as delivered by Bosch and approved by GRAND-AM. Each entrant will be eligible to purchase 1 ECU, 1 engine wiring harness and 1 chassis adapter harness at the discounted price. Additional spares are available at the nondiscounted price. Spec ECU and wiring harnesses may not be modified in any way. 104

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Exhaust Systems 2-4.1 The exhaust system must exit rearward of the door. 2-4.2 Side exhaust exits may be no higher than the top of the rocker panel. 2-4.3 Exhaust system must remain within the perimeter of the bodywork as viewed from above. 2-4.4 Variable exhaust systems are prohibited. Cylinder Heads Must remain as approved. Ports may not be altered in shape, form or volume. Porting is prohibited. Camshaft, Valve Lifter, and Rocker Arms - Must remain as approved. Intake Manifold 2-7.1 The intake system (manifold, and/or throttle body/air box) must remain as installed on the approved engine. 2-7.2 OEM variable length inlet systems are not permitted unless approved by GRAND-AM. 2-7.3 Internal coating or painting is not permitted. Air Cleaner, and Air Intake 2-8.1 Cowl or ram air induction is only permitted through existing standard air intake areas of the bodywork. Electrical System 2-9.1 Must remain as approved. 2-9.2 Data Recorder Each car must have installed only an EFI Level 4, Motec ADL,ADL2, ADL3, or Bosch GRAND-AM specified data recording system and optional telemetry system. GRAND-AM reserves the right to view any/all data collected by a team/entrant at any time. GRAND-AM specified Bosch Data systems are permitted. The spec ECU/Data logger must always have 128 mb or larger Bosch memory card installed during a race or qualifying. Data cards cannot be removed from the car without permission from a GRAND-AM Official. Data card cannot be erased without permission from a GRAND-AM Official. Pitot tubes are permitted for data gathering.

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SECTION 3 - CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS 3-1 Bodywork - (Prep 1) 3-1.1 The width of the bodywork across the front and rear wheel arches may be increased symmetrically by a maximum of 4 over the original stock production bodywork by adding a maximum of up to a 2 extension over the standard wheel arch. The total width of any car modified this way is 74. Vehicles that are wider than 74 in standard configuration, may modify the fenders for the fitting of required wheels and tires, but CANNOT exceed the standard configuration width. 3-1.2 Each car must have 2.5 minimum ground clearance. 3-1.3 Strengthening of the unibody chassis and bodywork is permitted provided that the material used follows the original shape and is in direct contact with it. 3-1.4 Material used for replacement parts, hood, deck lid, doors, roof, fenders, is unrestricted, but where a panel is replaced, it must be attached in a way, which is as strong as the original method. 3-1.5 Bodywork dimensions must remain as approved. Molds for replacement body panels must be made from the standard original panel. They must be a direct replacement for the production part. 3-1.6 Specific mention of original approved dimensions and equipment include, but are not limited to Chassis/bodywork must retain original height, width, wheelbase, and front and rear overhang. Wing mounting and profile, and the end plates must lay on a single plane in front view (flat). Nose (including splitter) in original configuration must remain as approved. Rocker panels, front and rear bumper, and fender flares must remain as approved. No other underbody aids are permitted. 3-1.7 No additional ducting or aero aids are permitted, except as authorized by GRAND-AM. Bodywork - Mounting type is free (screws, dzus, cam-lock). Fasteners must be of the captive type. Body gaps may not exceed . Hoods and deck lids may not flex. Nose screening may be extended to cover all openings. 106

Ducting behind the nose in front of and below the front wheel centerline is free. Air jack port location is free. 3-2 Bodywork - (Prep 2) 3-2.1 The external shape and recognizable features of the body must not be changed. The roofline, front and rear window angles and shape must remain standard. The original outer unibody may be duplicated in composite material. Bonding of components will be restricted to body panel to body panel, no other bonding of components is permitted. 3-2.2 The firewall and cowl may be replaced with a steel (0.035 minimum thickness) welded-in panel of the same dimensions and placement as OEM. No air may pass over, above or around the floor. 3-2.3 The floor pan from the firewall rearward to the rear of the car and laterally from the inside of the rocker panels and the rear wheel tubs may be modified or replaced. Floor pan height including rear floor kick-up must remain similar to production. The modified or replacement floor must be flat with no ducts or tunnels permitted. The floor pan from the firewall to the rear floor kick-up must be steel (0.035 minimum thickness). The bottom of the floor must be tangent to the bottom of the rocker panels with the weld seam removed. 3-2.4 The driveshaft tunnel may be enlarged for the passage of the exhaust system, but no more than necessary for the fitting of the system and any insulation used. 3-2.5 The front frame rails may be modified or replaced for permitted replacement suspension modifications. The minimum replacement frame rail sizes are 2 x 2 x 0.095 for stock car style kick-up frames or 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 0.095 for double frame rail cars. 3-2.6 The rear frame rails may be modified or replaced for allowed replacement transaxles and differentials and for permitted rear suspension modifications. Minimum replacement rear frame rail sizes are 2 x 2 x 0.095 for stock car style kick-up frames or 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 0.095 for double frame rail cars. 3-2.7 Replacement frame rails from the firewall to the rear floor kick-up must be at least 2 x 2 x 0.095 for stock 107

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car style frames or 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 0.095 for double frame rail cars. The rear side of the main roll hoop may be mounted no further rearward than the floor kick-up, perpendicular to the floor or with no more than 10-degree rearward incline. All required tubes of the roll cage must be at least 1 3/4 x 0.095 DOM tubing. Stock car frames are defined as having lower frame rails with front frame rails kicked-up and rear rails under-slung or kicked-up with an integrated roll cage. Double frame rail cars are defined as having upper and lower frame rails with a roll cage affixed to the top of the upper frame rail. The width of the bodywork across the front and rear wheel arches may be increased symmetrically by a maximum of 4 over the original stock production bodywork by adding a maximum of up to a 2 extension over the standard wheel arch. The total width of any car modified this way is 74. Vehicles that are wider than 74 in standard configuration, may modify the fenders for the fitting of required wheels and tires, but CANNOT exceed the standard configuration width. Each car must have 2.5 minimum ground clearance. These modifications (3-2.11) must result in the panel being as close to the original as possible in appearance. (The hood, fenders, doors, and trunk/deck lid must be able to replace a production example and fit properly). Body gaps may not exceed . Hoods and deck lids may not flex. The only bodywork permitted is that approved by GRAND-AM. Hood, doors and trunk must hinge as per original location. Doors must retain original door handles and latches. The hood must use a minimum of 3 hood pins mounted to the chassis or nose frame. The rear deck lid must a minimum of 2 rear deck lid pins mounted to the chassis or rear frame. Only the approved front nosepiece is permitted. Only a GRAND-AM approved front under tray with tunnels or a flat bottom is permitted. This component may not extend rearward of the leading edge of the front wheel opening on front-engine cars. 108

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Front Bumper Nose Box assembly must be solid mounted. Floating nose box is not permitted. The rear of the car (the area surrounding the original license plate area) may be vented a maximum of 1002 and must be covered by a maximum 0.250 mesh screen. Cars must have at least 2 original production rear brake and taillights (red in color) with a minimum of 1 each working at all times. No rear under trays are permitted. The trunk floor must surround the fuel cell at the production drop well dimension using steel panels. Right and left outside rear view mirrors are required. The mirror housing must be identical to the production mirror for the specific make and model as entered. A fully sealed steel engine firewall with a minimum thickness of 0.035 is required and must extend all the way down to the flat floor; no air may pass over/above or around the floor. A fully sealed steel rear firewall with a minimum thickness of 0.035 is required separating the driver/passenger compartment from the fuel cell area. Floor to roof bulkheads are not permitted. Interior panel material is free. One NACA duct per side, painted to match the car may be installed anywhere in the bodywork rearward of the door number area.

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Dash/Installed Components - Must remain as original or may be replaced with an updated instrument cluster. Gauges are free. It is permissible to move dash rearward in Prep 2. 3-3.1 The dash pad must be identical to the production dash pad in shape. 3-3.2 Driver seat location must remain on the original longitudinal centerline and no further rearward than the back of the original front seat reclined at 20 degrees. Windows 3-4.1 Windshield may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least 0.250 thick, of hard-coated polycarbonate. Refer to the GAR 2-6. 3-4.2 A minimum of 3 metal reinforced braces inside the windshield are required on all vehicles. Minimum dimension .5 (angle or tubing) and minimum spacing 8 between the braces. Top of braces must 109

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be attached to the roll cage at the roof bar #3. Bottom of braces must be attached to roll cage dashboard bar #8, bolted to the cowl or firewall or other attachment as approved by Officials. NACA ducts for driver cooling may be used in side windows. Rear and rear quarter windows may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least 0.125 thick polycarbonate. The rear window must be secured on the outside with at least 2 metal straps 1 wide by 0.1875 thick. The rear window may have up to (5) 1.5X 5 oval shaped holes for the purpose of exhausting air from the interior of the car. These holes must be spaced symmetrically across the car. Door windows are not permitted, except a triangular clear polycarbonate single plane panel in the front of the driver and passenger door window. The triangles bottom length may be a maximum of 27% of the original opening. The rear edge of the panel must be 90 degrees to the bottom edge.

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Floor 3-5.1 The floor pan, from the engine firewall rearward and laterally from rocker panel to rocker panel, must be the original or a flat replacement with no ducts or tunnels. Floor paneling forward of the engine firewall is not permitted. The floor pan under the driver from the engine firewall to the main roll hoop must be steel with a minimum thickness of 0.049. All replacement floors must retain original configuration with foot wells and kick ups in their original location. Passenger floor may be raised no higher than the top of the door sill to accommodate exhaust only. Between the front and rear axles the floor must remain as approved - ref. Bodywork(Prep 2) section. 3-5.2 The floor pan must produce a uniform, solid, hard, continuous, rigid (no degree of freedom in relation to the body/chassis unit), impervious surface, under all circumstances. 3-5.3 No sprung part of the car is permitted below the floor pan. 3-5.4 No air may pass above this surface. Circular openings are permitted for the use of air jacks. These openings must seal to the air jack body. 3-5.5 Flat add-on floor or rear diffusers are prohibited. 110

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Rear Wing - A single-element The GRAND-AM Spec rear wing and end plates are supplied exclusively by Crawford Composites are required. A maximum 0.75 wicker is permitted. The end plates must lay on a single vertical plane in front view. Contact Crawford Composites at 704-4838726. 3-6.1 The Spec wing endplates must be at least 2 from the body and the wing mounts must be at least 12 in from each end of the wing. Wing end plates may be repositioned on the ends of the original wing end mounts, such that they cover the wing end cross section. The end plates must lay on a single vertical plane in front view. 3-6.2 Complete wing, endplates and wickers must be a minimum of 2 below the roof, unless otherwise specified. 3-6.3 The complete wing must not exceed the rear-most perimeter of the bodywork when viewed from above. 3-6.4 The finish on the outer side of the wing end plate may be painted or wrapped provided the inboard side of the end plate is not altered/painted/covered (including tape) in any way. Removable die cut vinyl sponsorship decals may be applied per the approval of GRAND-AM. Front Splitter/Air Dam 3-7.1 The stock front unmodified valance/fascia must be used. A horizontal splitter may be added to the front of the car to a maximum of 2 forward of the car as viewed from above, unless otherwise specified in the vehicle SCR, The front splitter must be flat and a consistent thickness in the area that protrudes from the body. Front splitter must be approved by GRAND-AM by submission of drawing and pictures. Air Inlets 3-8.1 Air inlets must have a single, precise function of cooling or ventilation. They must not protrude beyond the outline of the car when viewed from above, and not extend beyond the surface of the bodywork. Snorkel-type air intakes are prohibited. Only the production holes in bodywork may be used for inlets, unless otherwise approved. Headlight holes may not be used as air inlets. 111

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One fabricated duct with a maximum 2 hose outlet may be installed on each side of the car between the production mirror and the door or A pillar for the purpose of directing air to the driver. Panels described in Section 4-4.5 may have a duct for driver cooling installed or through said panel.

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Lighting 3-9.1 When lighting is required, OEM or direct aftermarket replacement headlights must be utilized. 3-9.2 When lighting is not required, headlights may be replaced with a panel of the exact shape and contour of the original and have decals installed that replicate the OEM lights. 3-9.3 Modifications required to fit additional lighting are permitted. All other auxiliary lights must be located within the bodywork. SECTION 4 - DRIVE TRAIN

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Drive Train (Prep 1) 4-1.1 Drive train must remain original in type, mounting and location. 4-1.2 Mechanical sequential gear change is permitted. Paddle shift systems may be approved in the GTSCR. 4-1.3 Gearbox ratios are free. The original cases (or approved alternate), mounting, location, and the shifting mechanism must be maintained. Drive Train (Prep 2) 4-2.1 Front-engine cars may have either an approved Daytona Prototype transaxle or a conventional transmission in the standard mounting location with a standard differential. Front engine cars utilizing an approved DP transaxle must add 4% of the specified minimum weight of the vehicle. 4-2.2 GRAND-AM shall specify the manufacturer and approved models of transaxles. The transaxles shall use a straight cut gear, dog ring-style design. The transaxle case(s) must be cast or machined billet aluminum. The transaxle must be of the longitudinal design, using only 2 shafts, input to layshaft and mainshaft to the pinion. A limited slip differential will be permitted as follows; a non-ramp type, limited slip, clutch plate differential or a ramp type 112

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differential must be utilized. Only approved ramp angles will be permitted. Ramp angles will remain equal for all approved transaxles. The only ramp angles approved are 30/60 and 45/70. Ramps may be run in either orientation . Gear change ratios are free for Prep 1 and Prep 2 cars. Prep 2 GT cars are permitted to use the following externally adjustable differential kits, Xtrac #386-981-002A and EMCO #469771. These may not be modified from their original configuration. No suspension mounting points are permitted on/to the transaxle case(s). All transaxle units must include a GRAND-AM approved transaxle/suspension mounting plate. A current list of approved transaxle suppliers is available from GRAND-AM online at www.GRANDAM.com. Sequential Gear Change The use of a paddle shift system may be permitted with approval from GRAND-AM. GRAND-AM shall regulate software, hardware, plumbing configuration and wiring harness for all approved installations. It is permitted to maintain the existing manual shift mechanism.

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Clutch/Flywheel 4-3.1 Flywheel must be steel. 4-3.2 Clutch may be a heavy-duty multiple-disc type, using 3 or more metallic discs with a minimum diameter of 5.5. 4-3.3 Carbon clutches are prohibited. 4-3.4 Clutch pressure plate and flywheel must mount directly to the engine. Maximum forward gears 4-4.1 A maximum of 5 forward gears plus 1 reverse gear is permitted for cars with engines 5.0L and large. A maximum of 6 forward gears plus 1 reverse gear is permitted for cars with engines less than 5.0L. Bell housing/Adapter Plate 4-5.1 The engine to transaxle adapter plate must be made of steel or aluminum and must be approved by GRAND-AM. Prop/Drive Shaft 4-6.1 Drive shafts must be of steel or aluminum material. 113

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It is mandatory that two 360 steel loops be installed around the drive shaft. SECTION 5 - WHEELS AND TIRES

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Tires - The Official Tire Supplier is Continental Tire. The tires must be used as sold at the Event by Continental Tire. No other tire may be used. Contact at www.continentalrace.com. A set is defined as 2 front tires and 2 rear tires based on the listed sizes for each vehicle. Tires must be ordered 2 weeks prior to the Event. Tire control - GRAND-AM will determine the number of permitted tire sets for each Event based on the duration of the Event. Supplementary Regulations for the Event will indicate the set limit for the Event. Teams must identify wheels with the car number permanently marked near the valve stem area. Any pre-purchased tire that the team wishes to use at an event must be registered with Continental, at that Event, at least 1 hour before they may be used. One set of scuffed tires from the previous event may be added to the set limit at each event. These must be registered with Continental prior to the first practice session. The scuffed set (if) carried over does not count as part of the limit. Once registered, a tire may not be exchanged or substituted. If a car is with drawn from an event or retired from the race, the tires allocated to that car may be reassigned to another car provided the set limit is not exceeded. Those tires will need to be rescanned (1 hour before use) and remounted on the appropriately marked wheels. The set limit will include tires purchased at the Event and any additional tires the team has registered with Continental at the beginning of the Event. Rain tires are not regulated by this rule and are not included in the set limit. 5-2.1 Tires are allotted to specific car numbers and may not be used by another car under any circumstance and must be mounted to the numbered wheels for that car. Any team found with an unassigned tire in the pits or on the car during any session will be subject to penalty and loss of tire allocation. Testing - GRAND-AM shall authorize the sale of Continental tires for independent testing according to the following basis. 5-3.1 On an individual case-by-case basis following a written request from the Member for the purposes of testing new drivers, shaking down new cars for 114

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customers, GRAND-AM approved media events, new customer introductions or other special cases. GRAND-AM shall be the sole entity in deciding on these cases and the decision shall be final. All tires authorized for independent testing and/or on GRAND-AM test days may be used for any official Rolex event practice, qualifying or race sessions. These tires must be registered for the event as outlined in Section 5-2. If it is determined by GRAND-AM Officials that any form of unapproved testing and/or testing on non series tires has taken place the entrant and drivers will have their GRAND-AM privileges suspended for a period of up to one year. The results of GRANDAMs investigation and subsequent decisions are final and is not subject to protest or appeal. Each GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Entrant is prohibited from any independent testing without GRAND-AMs prior knowledge and approval. This includes any and all forms of testing. GRAND-AM may schedule official track tests during the course of the season. All testing must be conducted on the series approved Continental tires as delivered by the tire manufacturer.

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Wheels 5-4.1 All wheels must be 18 diameter and have the car number permanently marked on the wheel near the valve stem. 5-4.2 Maximum complete wheel/tire cross-section width is 14. 5-4.3 Carbon fiber and wide-5 wheels are prohibited. 5-4.4 Wheel offset is free. 5-4.5 Wheels must be of 3 piece construction. 5-4.6 Wheel fans are prohibited. 5-4.7 Centerlock wheels are permitted. 5-4.8 Wheel centering or hub centric devices may be added. They must be bolted or mechanically retained to the hub, (no floating spacers). The centering/locating device up to 3 in length must not protrude beyond the outside wheel rim flange. The wheels studs can be a maximum of 2.5 in length and must be at least 1.5 shorter than the centering device.

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chassis framework, the engine bell housing/adapter plate, and/or the transaxle/suspension mounting plate. No suspension mounting points are allowed on/to the transaxle case. Push rod/pull rod, bell cranks or remote coil-over shocks are prohibited. Shock Absorbers - Any shock absorber maximum 3-way adjustment and with a maximum of 1 remote canister is permitted. Cross-connected shocks are prohibited. Driver adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars are permitted. The adjustment mechanism may only consist of mechanically operated levers acting on blade type adjusters or connector links moving on the length of the anti-roll bar leg or arm. When used, Anti-roll bars must be connected to the suspension by a solid link. Links may be adjustable in length but must be a fixed length during on-track operation. The use of heim joints will be permitted. No pre-loading of anti-roll bars will be permitted. Driver controlled, electronic/hydraulic adjustments of springs and shock absorbers is prohibited. Materials - Suspension members (A-arms, uprights) must be made from magnetic steel material. Front A-arms must be of an anti-intrusion design. Steering Components Only front steering is permitted. Rack and pinion only, no bell cranks, only one tie rod per side from the spindle steering arm to the steering rack. Lower control arm, steering arms and sway bars are free. SECTION 7 - BRAKES

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pistons and 2 pads per wheel is permitted. Maximum caliper stack width is 78mm. Titanium pistons are permitted in brake calipers. The brake pedal must operate all 4 wheels through a dual master cylinder system. Anti-lock/ABS brakes are prohibited on Prep 2 cars. Factory installed ABS permitted on Prep 1 cars as approved. Prep 1 cars may use approved Prep 2 brake systems.

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10-1 A Grand-Am supplied windshield banner must be in place on upper portion of windshield however If car manufacturer is approved for the Manufacturers Championship, the vehicle is required to display a manufacturer provided windshield banner. If engine manufacturer is NOT approved for the Manufacturers Championship, the vehicle is required to display a GRAND-AM supplied windshield banner on front windscreen. Eligible GT Models Aston Martin Vantage Audi R8 BMW M3 E92 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Ferrari 458 GT Italia Ford Mustang Infiniti G37 Jaguar XK Lamborghini Gallardo Lexus LFA Mazda RX8 Mercedes SLS Nissan 370Z Porsche GT3 Cup 2009-2010 Porsche GT3 Cup 2011-2013 Porsche 997 GTC Viper ACR Comp coupe Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep 1 1 2 2 1&2 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1&2 1 1 1 1

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GX GENERAL CLASS REGULATIONS (GX-GCR) Section 1 - General Class Explanation and Purpose 1-1. PURPOSE. The GX class is for purpose built, Series Produced and modified versions of series produced automobiles that are not eligible for the GT class. Cars in the GX class 1. Have been in production for road use or meet homologation criteria. 2. Have been for sale to the public in a regular dealer offering in North America. 3. Are current productions models or no older than 3 years after the end of production. 4. May have 2 or 4 doors. 1-2. SPECIFICATIONS. GRAND-AM will list on the GRAND-AM website, the approved cars and the Specific Car Regulations (SCR) for the GX class according to the OEMs make and model designation. The SCR shall be part of the Regulations and shall govern if a conflict between the GAR and the GXGCR occur. CATEGORIES. The GX class will be comprised of 2 distinct preparation methods (Categories), all designed to have cars at a similar competition level for GX class racing. 1-3.1. Unibody GX (Prep 1 GX)- This category is reserved for production cars with little or minor modifications 1-3.2. Semi-Tube GX (Prep 2 GX) - This category is for cars with modified production or tube-frame chassis. They may be front-wheel drive cars converted to rear-wheel drive or they may be cars that require physical modifications to be competitive in GX. Specified tube-frame construction is permitted. Alternative engines from the original manufacturer may be approved. SECTION 2 - GENERAL ENGINE REGULATIONS 2-1 Eligibility 2-1.1 The eligible engines shall be determined, selected and approved by GRAND-AM and listed along with the engine specifications, specified components 122

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and performance levels in the GX-SCR, which must be strictly adhered to. To be approved, engines may be required to be submitted to GRAND-AM for testing and analysis. GRAND-AM may approve alternate engines from the OEM's production car lines that are not originally fitted to a specific model. Turbo Charging Eligible turbocharged or supercharged engines are limited to production of engines delivered in normal product offering at automobile dealerships in the United States.

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Engine Location must remain as approved. 2-2.1 (Prep 1) The engine may be freely located in the original engine bay as long as no changes to the cockpit dimensions are made. A stress mounted engine installation is prohibited. 2-2.2 (Prep 2) The engine must be located in the original engine bay/compartment. Front wheel drive cars may reposition the engine to allow for rear wheel drive installation. Unless otherwise approved and listed in the GXSCR for a specific model, the engine may be located so that the foremost spark plug (or injector for diesel engines) is no farther rearward than the front axle centerline unless specified otherwise. The foremost spark plug location is defined as the centerline of the access hole in the valve cover or cylinder head casting. A 1 maximum right side offset measured from the front tread centerline is permitted. Stressed engines are prohibited. 2-2.3 A minimum 8 crankshaft centerline height is required. General Engine Requirements. 2-3.1 All engines must be production-based. (GRANDAM may require changes in bore and stroke or other specifications in some circumstances.) GRAND-AM may approve other engines. 2-3.2 Maximum engine RPM, throttle body size/diameter, valve lift and size, and the maximum compression ratio may be specified for each approved engine. Engine air box and inlet air restrictors may also be required. 2-3.3 For turbocharged engines, boost level, fuel injector placement, fuel injector specification, fuel pressure, 123

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maximum fuel flow rate, intercooler size, and all aspects of the engine map may be specified by GRAND-AM in the GX-SCR. It is mandatory that all major components and parts be available for sale to the general public in a regular product offering. GRAND-AM must approve all components/parts prior to use in competition. All approved components/parts and modifications will be specifically listed for each eligible engine. See GX-SCR. Engines may be normally aspirated 6 cylinder configuration with a displacement of 3.4. 4.0 liters, or a turbocharged I-4 configuration with a displacement of 2.0 to 2.5 liters. Single, twin, and/or twin-sequential turbocharging shall be specified in the GX-SCR. Use of GRAND-AM approved diesel fuel is permitted in GX. All component parts must remain per GRAND-AM specifications. Cylinder heads must retain the same number and location of intake and exhaust ports, valves, spark plugs, diesel injectors and camshafts (if used) as the production engine. Valve location, valve size and angles must remain stock as on the approved production heads. Normal blueprint machining may be performed on the engine components. The stock production block and cylinder heads must be used, unless an alternate has been approved. Engine blocks are permitted to be bored to a maximum of .030 over. The use of titanium or ceramic engine components is prohibited except when utilized in the original production engine, or as otherwise specified. The following items may be replaced with aftermarket components - steel crankshaft, steel rods, round aluminum pistons, titanium or steel valves, steel valve springs, camshafts, cam followers and rocker arms with OEM ratio, timing chain/cam drive and dry sump oil pump and system. Replacement items must be readily available to all competitors. Crank, rods and pistons must be of OEM weight and dimension unless specifically approved by GRAND-AM and listed in the GX-SCR. Variable valve timing and variable inlet systems are prohibited. 124

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Only a direct mechanical linkage between the throttle pedal and the engine throttle control is permitted. Production or Spec ECU controlled throttle-by-wire systems may be approved for specific models. All lines containing fuel, oil or coolant within the cockpit area must be armored lines. All GX cars that choose to use an aftermarket ECU in lieu of the OEM ECU must use the SPEC ECU and wiring harness as delivered by Bosch and approved by GRAND-AM. Each entrant will be eligible to purchase 1 ECU, 1 engine wiring harness and 1 chassis adapter harness at a discounted price. Additional spares are available at the nondiscounted price. SPEC ECU and wiring harnesses may not be modified in any way. Specific cars may be required to use a Specified ECU in the GX-SCR.

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Exhaust Systems 2-4.1 The exhaust system must exit rearward of the center (mid-point) of the wheelbase. 2-4.2 Side exhaust exits may be no higher than the top of the rocker panel. 2-4.3 Exhaust system must remain within the perimeter of the bodywork as viewed from above. 2-4.4 The exhaust must meet GRAND-AM and local sound limits. 2-4.5 Variable exhaust systems are prohibited. Cylinder Heads Must remain as approved. Ports may not be altered in shape, form or volume. Porting is prohibited. Camshaft, Valve Lifter, and Rocker Arms - Must remain as approved. Intake Manifold 2-7.1 The intake system (manifold, and/or throttle body/air box) must remain as installed on the approved engine. 2-7.2 OEM variable length inlet systems are not permitted unless approved by GRAND-AM. 2-7.3 Internal coating or painting is not permitted. Air Cleaner, and Air Intake 2-8.1 Cowl or ram air induction is only permitted through existing standard air intake areas of the bodywork. 125

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Electrical System 2-9.1 Must remain as approved. 2-9.2 Data Recorder Each car must have installed only an EFI Level 4, Motec ADL, ADL2, ADL3, or Bosch GRAND-AM specified data recording system and optional telemetry system. GRAND-AM reserves the right to view any/all data collected by a team/entrant at any time. GRAND-AM specified Bosch Data systems are permitted. The spec ECU/Data logger must always have a 128 Mb or larger Bosch memory card installed during a race or qualifying. Data cards cannot be removed from the car without permission from GRAND-AM Official. Pitot tubes are permitted for data gathering.

2-10 Radiator The water radiator must remain in the original position. Installation of an expansion tank which is located in the engine compartment is permitted. SECTION 3 - CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS 3-1 Bodywork - (Prep 1) 3-1.1 The width of the bodywork across the front and rear wheel arches may be increased symmetrically by a maximum of 4 over the original stock production bodywork by adding a maximum of up to a 2 extension over the standard wheel arch. The total width of any car modified this way is 74. Vehicles that are wider than 74 in standard configuration, may modify the fenders for the fitting of required wheels and tires, but cannot exceed the standard configuration width. 3-1.2 Each car must have 2.5 minimum ground clearance or as specified in individual car specifications. 3-1.3 Strengthening of the unibody chassis and bodywork is permitted provided that the material used follows the original shape and is in direct contact with it. 3-1.4 Material used for replacement parts, hood, deck lid, doors, roof, fenders, is unrestricted, but where a panel is replaced, it must be attached in a way, which is as strong as the original method. 3-1.5 Bodywork dimensions must remain as approved. Molds for replacement body panels must be made from the standard original panel. They must be a direct replacement for the production part. 126

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Specific mention of original approved dimensions and equipment include, but are not limited to Chassis/bodywork must retain original height, width, wheelbase, and front and rear overhang. Wing mounting and profile, and the end plates must lay on a single plane in front view (flat). Nose (including splitter) in original configuration must remain as approved. Rocker panels, front and rear bumper, and fender flares must remain as approved. No other underbody aids are permitted. The bottom of the floor must be tangent to the bottom of the rocker panels with the weld seam removed. No additional ducting or aero aids are permitted except as authorized by GRAND-AM. Bodywork - Mounting type is free (screws, dzus, cam-lock). Fasteners must be of the captive type. Body gaps may not exceed . Hoods and deck lids may not flex. Nose screening may be extended to cover all openings. Ducting behind the nose in front of and below the front wheel centerline is free. Air jack port location is free.

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Bodywork - (Prep 2) 3-2.1 The external shape and recognizable features of the body must not be changed. The roofline, front and rear window angles and shape must remain standard. The original outer unibody may be duplicated in composite material. Bonding of components will be restricted to body panel to body panel, no other bonding of components is permitted. 3-2.2 The firewall and cowl may be replaced with a steel (0.035 minimum thickness) welded-in panel of the same dimensions and placement as OEM. No air may pass over, above or around the floor. 3-2.3 The floor pan from the firewall rearward to the rear of the car and laterally from the inside of the rocker panels and the rear wheel tubs may be modified or replaced. Floor pan height including rear floor kick-up must remain similar to production. The modified or replacement floor must be flat with no ducts or tunnels permitted. 127

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The floor pan from the firewall to the rear floor kick-up must be steel (0.035 minimum thickness). The bottom of the floor must be tangent to the bottom of the rocker panels with the weld seam removed. The driveshaft tunnel may be enlarged for the passage of the exhaust system, but no more than necessary for the fitting of the system and any insulation used. The front frame rails may be modified or replaced for permitted replacement suspension modifications. The minimum replacement frame rail sizes are 2 x 2 x 0.095 for stock car style kick-up frames or 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 0.095 for double frame rail cars. The rear frame rails may be modified or replaced for permitted replacement transaxles and differentials and for permitted rear suspension modifications. Minimum replacement rear frame rail sizes are 2 x 2 x 0.095 for stock car style kick-up frames or 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 0.095 for double frame rail cars. Replacement frame rails from the firewall to the rear floor kick-up must be at least 2 x 2 x 0.095 for stock car style frames or 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 0.095 for double frame rail cars. The rear side of the main roll hoop may be mounted no further rearward than the floor kick-up, perpendicular to the floor or with no more than 10-degree rearward incline. All required tubes of the roll cage must be at least 1 3/4 x 0.095 DOM tubing. Stock car frames are defined as having lower frame rails with front frame rails kicked-up and rear rails under-slung or kicked-up with an integrated roll cage. Double frame rail cars are defined as having upper and lower frame rails with a roll cage affixed to the top of the upper frame rail. The width of the bodywork across the front and rear wheel arches may be increased symmetrically by a maximum of 4 over the original stock production bodywork by adding a maximum of up to a 2 extension over the standard wheel arch. The total width of any car modified this way is 74. Vehicles that are wider than 74 in standard configuration, may modify the fenders for the fitting of required wheels and tires, but CANNOT exceed the standard configuration width. 128

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Each car must have 3.5 inch minimum ground clearance or as specified in individual car specifications. These body modifications (3-2.11) must result in the panels being as close to the original as possible in appearance. (The hood, fenders, doors, and trunk/deck lid must be able to replace a production example and fit properly). Body gaps may not exceed . Hoods and deck lids may not flex. The only bodywork permitted is that approved by GRAND-AM. Hood, doors and trunk must hinge as per original location. Doors must retain original door handles and latches. The hood must use a minimum of 3 hood pins mounted to the chassis or nose frame. The rear deck lid must use a minimum of 2 rear deck pins mounted to the chassis or rear frame. Only the approved front nosepiece is permitted. Only a GRAND-AM-style front under tray with tunnels or a flat bottom is allowed, extending no farther rearward than the leading edge of the front wheel opening on front-engine cars. Front Bumper Nose Box assembly must be solid mounted. Floating nose box assemblies are not permitted. The rear of the car (area surrounding the original license plate area) may be vented a maximum of 100 sq. in and must be covered by a maximum 0.250 mesh screen. Cars must have at least 2 original production rear brake and taillights (red in color) with a minimum of 1 each working at all times. No rear under trays are permitted. The trunk floor must surround the fuel cell at the production drop well dimension using steel panels. Right and left outside rear view mirrors are required. The mirror housing must be identical to the production mirror for the specific make and model as entered. A fully sealed steel engine firewall with a minimum thickness of 0.035 is required and must extend all the way down to the flat floor; no air may pass over/above or around the floor. A fully sealed steel rear firewall with a minimum thickness of 0.035 is required separating the driver/passenger compartment from the fuel cell area. Floor to roof bulkheads are not permitted. 129

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Dash/Installed Components - Must remain as original or may be replaced with an updated instrument cluster. Gauges are free. It is permissible to move dash rearward in Prep 2. 3-3.1 The dash pad must be identical to the production dash in shape. 3-3.2 Driver seat location must remain on the original longitudinal centerline and no further rearward than the back of the original front seat reclined at 20 degrees. Windows 3-4.1 Windshield may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least 0.250 thick, of hard-coated polycarbonate. Refer to the GAR 2-6. 3-4.2 A minimum of 3 metal reinforced braces inside the windshield are required on all vehicles. Minimum dimension .5 (angle or tubing) and minimum spacing 8 between the braces. Top of braces must be attached to the roll cage at the roof bar #3. Bottom of braces must be attached to roll cage dashboard bar #8, bolted to the cowl or firewall or other attachment as approved by Officials. 3-4.3 NACA ducts for driver cooling may be used in side windows. 3-4.4 Rear window and rear quarter windows may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least 0.125 thick polycarbonate. The rear window must be secured on the outside with at least 2 metal straps 1 wide by 0.1875 thick. The rear window may have up to (5) 1.5X 5 oval shaped holes for the purpose of exhausting air from the interior of the car. These holes must be spaced symmetrically across the car. 3-4.5 Door windows are not permitted, except a triangular clear polycarbonate single plane panel in the front of the driver and passenger door window. The triangles bottom length may be a maximum of 27% of the original opening. The rear edge of the panel must be 90 degrees to the bottom edge.

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Floor 3-5.1 The Floor plan, from the engine firewall rearward and laterally from rocker panel to rocker panel, must be the original or a flat replacement with no ducts or tunnels. Floor paneling forward of the engine firewall is not permitted. The floor pan under the driver from the engine firewall to the main roll hoop must be steel with a minimum thickness of 0.049. All replacement floors must retain original configuration with foot wells and kick ups in their original location. Passenger floor may be raised no higher than the top of the door sill to accommodate exhaust only. Between the front and rear axles the floor must remain as approved ref. Bodywork(Prep 2) section. 3-5.2 The floor pan must produce a uniform, solid, hard, continuous, rigid (no degree of freedom in relation to the body/chassis unit), impervious surface, under all circumstances. 3-5.3 No sprung part of the car is permitted below the floor pan. 3-5.4 No air may pass above this surface. Circular openings are permitted for the use of air jacks. These openings must seal to the air jack body. ]3-5.5 Flat add-on floor or rear diffuser are prohibited. Rear Wing - The single-element GRAND-AM Spec rear wing and end plates as supplied exclusively by Crawford Composites are required. A maximum 0.75 wicker is permitted. Contact Crawford Composites at 704-483-8726. 3-6.1 The Spec wing endplates must be at least 2 from the body and the wing mounts must be at least 12 in from each end of the wing. Wing end plates may be repositioned on the ends of the original wing end mounts, such that they cover the wing end cross section. The end plates must lay on a single vertical plane in front view. 3-6.2 Complete wing, endplates and wickers must be a minimum of 2 below the roof, unless otherwise specified. 3-6.3 The complete wing must not exceed the rear-most perimeter of the bodywork when viewed from above. 3-6.4 The finish on the outer side of the wing end plate may be painted or wrapped provided the inboard 131

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Clutch/Flywheel 4-3.1 Flywheel must be steel. 4-3.2 Clutch may be a heavy-duty multiple-disc type, using 3 or more metallic discs with a minimum diameter of 5.5. 4-3.3 Carbon clutches are prohibited. 4-3.4 Clutch pressure plate and flywheel must mount directly to the engine. Maximum forward gears 4-4.1 A maximum of 6 forward gears plus 1 reverse gear are permitted for GX cars. Bell housing/Adapter Plate 4-5.1 The engine to transaxle adapter plate must be made of steel or aluminum and must be approved by GRAND-AM. Prop/Drive Shaft 4-6.1 Drive shafts must be steel or aluminum. 4-6.2 It is mandatory that two 360 steel loops be placed around the drive shaft. SECTION 5 - WHEELS AND TIRES

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area. Any pre-purchased tire that the team wishes to use at an Event must be registered with Continental, at that Event, at least 1 hour before they can be used. One set of scuffed tires from the previous event may be added to the set limit at each event. The scuffed set (if) carried over does not count as part of the limit. These tires must be registered with Continental prior to the first practice session. Once registered, a tire may not be exchanged or substituted. If a car is withdrawn from an event or retired from the race, the tires allocated to that car may be reassigned to another car provided the Event set limit is not exceeded. These tires will need to be rescanned (1 hour before use) and remounted on the appropriately marked wheels. The set limit will include tires purchased at the Event and any additional tires the team has registered with Continental at the beginning of the Event. Rain tires are not regulated by this rule and are not included in the set limit. 5-2.1 Tires are allocated to specific cars numbers and cannot be used by another car under any circumstance and must be mounted to the numbered wheels for that car. Any team found with an unassigned tire in the pits or on the car during any session will be subject to penalty and loss of set count. 5-3 Testing - GRAND-AM Road Racing will authorize the sale of Continental tires for independent testing according to the following criteria 5-3.1 On an individual case-by-case basis following a written request from the Member for the purposes of testing new drivers, shaking down new cars for customers, GRAND-AM approved media events, new customer introductions or other special cases. GRAND-AM will be the sole entity deciding on these cases and the decision will be final. 5-3.2 All tires authorized for independent testing and/or on GRAND-AM test days can be used for any official Rolex event practice, qualifying or race sessions. These tires must be registered for the event as outline in Section 5-2. 5-3.3 If it is determined by GRAND-AM Officials that any form of unapproved testing and/or testing on non series tires has taken place the entrant and drivers will have their GRAND-AM privileges suspended for a period of up to one year. The results of GRAND135

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AMs investigation and subsequent decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Each GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Entrant is specifically prohibited from any independent testing without GRAND-AMs prior knowledge and approval. This includes all forms of testing whether it is on track or off. GRAND-AM may specify official track tests during the course of the season. All testing must be conducted on the series approved Continental tires as delivered by the tire manufacturer.

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Wheels 5-4.1 All wheels must be 18 diameter and have the car number permanently marked on the wheel near the valve stem. 5-4.2 Maximum wheel bead width is 11 inches front and 12 inches rear. 5-4.3 Wheel offset is free. 5-4.4 Mullti piece or single piece wheels are permitted. Minimum wheel weight front; 19.84 lb (9.0 kg.), minimum wheel weight rear; 20.94 lb. (9.5 kg.) Weight does not include balance weights, valve stem, TPMS or associated counterweight. Singlepiece wheels permitted forged aluminum only. 5-4.5 Carbon fiber and wide-5 wheels are prohibited. 5-4.6 Wheel fans are prohibited. 5-4.7 Centerlock wheels are permitted. 5-4.8 Wheel centering or hub centric devices may be added. They must be bolted or mechanically retained to the hub, (no floating spacers). The centering/locating device up to 3 in length must not protrude beyond the outside wheel rim flange. The wheels studs can be a maximum of 2.5 in length and must be at least 1.5 shorter than the centering device. SECTION 6 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING

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be movement of the wheels to give suspension travel in excess of any flexibility in the attachments. All suspension components, with the exception of parts specifically mentioned must be original equipment for the approved model supplied by the manufacturer or homologated per GRAND-AM approval. The position of the suspension mounting points on the chassis may be moved or changed by not more than 1, while respecting the number and the original type of the suspension. Rubber joints may be replaced with uni-ball joints. Shock Absorbers Any shock absorber with a maximum 3-way adjustment and with a maximum of 1 remote canister is permitted. Cross-connected shocks are prohibited. Driver adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars are permitted. The adjustment mechanism may only consist of mechanically operated levers acting on blade type adjusters or connector links moving on the length of the anti-roll bar leg or arm. When used, Anti-roll bars must be connected to the suspension by a solid link. Links may be adjustable in length but must be a fixed length during on-track operation. The use of heim joints will be permitted. No pre-loading of anti-roll bars is permitted. Driver controlled electronic or hydraulic adjustments of springs and shock absorbers are prohibited. No metallic, magnetic, or compressible fluids are permitted. Suspension Parts All suspension parts must be made from homogeneous metallic materials, unless otherwise supplied as OEM. Chromium plating of steel suspension parts is prohibited. Steering All steering components (except the steering ratio and tie rod ends) must be original equipment supplied by the manufacturer. These parts may be strengthened provided the original part can still be identified.

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attachment and a watts-link or panhard bar for axle centering. The spring must be on the shock absorber (coil-over style). Active Suspension is prohibited. All cars may use the production hub/bearing carrier/stub-axle. Uprights may only be fabricated steel or machined aluminum billet , and must be submitted to GRAND-AM for approval. Aluminum billet uprights, if used, must be symmetrical side to side, and must be common to all 4 locations. Front Suspension - only basic coil-over, double wishbone type permitted. All suspension pick-up points must be incorporated in the chassis framework. Upper Control arm must be 8.25 to 10.5 in length, fabricated steel. Suspension must be of outboard design. Push rod/pull rod, bell cranks or remote coil-over shocks are prohibited. Rear Suspension - All rear suspension and coil-over mounting/pickup points must be to the main chassis framework, the engine bell housing/adapter plate, and/or the transaxle/suspension mounting plate. No suspension mounting points are allowed on/to the transaxle case. Push rod/pull rod, bell cranks or remote coil-over shocks are prohibited. Shock Absorbers - Any shock absorber with a maximum 3-way adjustment with a maximum of 1 remote canister is permitted. Cross-connected shocks are prohibited. Driver adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars are permitted. The adjustment mechanism may only consist of mechanically operated levers acting on blade type adjusters or connector links moving on the length of the anti-roll bar leg or arm. When used, Anti-roll bars must be connected to the suspension by a solid link. Links may be adjustable in length but must be a fixed length during on-track operation. The use of heim joints will be permitted. No pre-loading of anti-roll bars will be permitted. Driver, controlled electronic/hydraulic adjustments of springs and shock absorbers is prohibited. Materials - Suspension members (A-arms, uprights) must be made from magnetic steel material. Front A-arms must be of an anti-intrusion design.

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Fuel Tanks 8-1.1 The fuel cell must be located entirely within 26.5 of the longitudinal centerline of the car. It is recommended that the fuel cell be mounted above and/or behind the rear axle assembly. All other installations require advance approval by GRAND-AM.

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The fuel cell(s) must be separated from the driver and engine compartment by a metal firewall. Floor to ceiling bulkheads are prohibited unless in original configuration. All fuel cell installations must be approved by GRAND-AM prior to competition.

Fittings and Piping 8-2.1 All fittings in the rubber fuel cell bladder (including air vents, inlets, outlets, tank fillers, inter-tank connectors and access openings) must be metal fittings bonded into the bladder. 8-2.2 Fuel, cooling water or oil lines that pass through the cockpit must be shielded hose with bulkhead fittings. 8-2.3 No hydraulic fluid lines may have quick connectors inside the cockpit. Fuel Tank Fillers 8-3.1 The tank filler and vent must not protrude beyond the bodywork. The filler/vent must be situated in the rear deck lid as far rearward as possible. 8-3.2 Fuel Capacity - The maximum fuel capacity is 16.5 gallons. 3 bolts must be drilled that fasten the fuel cell top cover for sealing purposes. 8-3.3 GRAND-AM reserves the right to adjust fuel capacity. SECTION 9 - WEIGHT

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10-1 A Grand-Am supplied windshield banner must be in place on upper portion of windshield however If car manufacturer is approved for the Manufacturers Championship, the vehicle is required to display a manufacturer provided windshield banner. If engine manufacturer is NOT approved for the Manufacturers Championship, the vehicle is required to display a GRAND-AM supplied windshield banner on front windscreen.

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CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE REGULATIONS (GCR) SECTION 1 PURPOSE 1-1 Purpose - This category is designed to encourage race competition of standard volume-produced cars and components, sold in the U.S., to demonstrate the quality and reliability of various makes and models, and to promote the performance of drivers, manufacturers and other participants. SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY 2-1 Eligibility All automobiles, chassis, bodywork and/or engines presented for competition to GRAND-AM must be approved by GRAND-AM and conform to the 2-1.1 GRAND-AM will determine and publish a list of specific eligible makes and models of automobiles. Eligible cars will ordinarily be those described in manufacturers catalogs, produced at a minimum rate of 500 units per year, and available for purchase through normal dealer outlets in the U.S. 30 days or more prior to competing in an Event. Exemption from minimum production requirements must be approved by GRAND-AM. 2-1.2 Equipment will not be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection unobserved. Classes 2-2.1 GRAND-AM will recognize 2 classes of eligible makes and models - Grand Sport (GS) and Street Tuner (ST). 2-2.2 GRAND-AM may at its own discretion reclassify, add or delete specific makes and models, or change specifications. 2-2.3 Cars will remain eligible for competition for 5 years after the last model goes out of production.

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SPECIFICATIONS. GRAND-AM will list on the GRAND-AM website, the approved cars and Specific Car Regulations for the GS and ST class (SCR) according to the OEMs make and model designation. The SCR shall be part of the Regulations and shall govern if a conflict between the GARR and the GS/ST-GCR occur. For specifications not adequately described in the Regulations, GRAND-AM 142

Officials may refer to maintenance manuals, spare part books, general catalogs, and performance catalogs published by the OEM. 2-3 Recognition/Configuration 2-3.1 GRAND-AM may use any legitimate forms, publications, original components and vehicles describing the production OEM (original equipment manufacturer) specifications of the eligible makes and models in order to verify compliance with the Regulations. GRAND-AM may require a competitor to furnish factory specifications prior to competing. 2-3.2 GRAND-AM may establish specifications that are not per the OEM specification. 2-3.3 Each car must conform to the standard configuration as delivered to U.S. consumers by the OEM except where these Regulations allow or require modifications. 2-3.4 GRAND-AM may require Competitors to exchange or replace parts with those of another Competitor; OEMs replacement part or as otherwise stipulated by GRAND-AM. No modification, alternate component, or deletion is permitted unless specifically allowed by these Regulations. 2-3.5 GRAND-AM will publish the required tire sizes for each eligible make and model on the SCR. 2-3.6 ABS and Traction Control, if used, may only be OEM for the car unless specified in Section 8. These systems, if used, must be used in conjunction with the as delivered OEM management systems. Aftermarket ABS and Traction Control systems and/or aftermarket ABS and Traction Control management systems and/or processors are prohibited. GRAND-AM may specify an aftermarket ABS unit. 2-3.7 Data Acquisition Systems are permitted. A separate, visible and traceable wiring harness must be used for all data acquisition equipment. If used data acquisition systems must, as a minimum, include an accurate lap trigger signal, monitor engine RPM, speed in MPH, physical track map position and boost pressure (PSIG, on turbo cars).The system may include engine monitoring functions, (including oil pressure and temperature, water temperature, etc.) Additional inputs may only include one longitudinal and one lateral g load sensor, front and rear 143

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equipped with a leak proof probe dry break coupling complying with the dead man principle. The couplings must not incorporate any retaining device when in an open position. If dual dry break is used the receptacle must be accessed by opening the trunk, hatch or OEM fuel door. Modifications necessary for a dry break fuel system installation are permitted. OEM fuel doors must be operational. Fuel Sample Ports - Competitors must install a fuel sampling port at or just before the injector rails.

Fuel Lines 4-3.1 Standard fuel hoses and lines may be replaced by armored lines maintaining standard I.D. and routing. 4-3.2 When flexible, all lines must have threaded connectors and have armored braid. Fuel Capacity 4-4.1 Any device, system, procedure, construction or design, the purpose and/or effect of which is any increase whatsoever, even temporarily, of the total fuel storage capacity beyond the maximum is prohibited. 4-4.2 Fuel capacity is listed in the vehicle SCR and GRAND-AM reserves the right to adjust the fuel capacity. SECTION 5 - MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT/MODIFICATIONS

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In addition to the drivers side window net in GS and ST roadsters, driver arm restraints must be worn by the driver in such a fashion that the driver cannot reach within 6 of the top of the roll cage. Accepted FIA-spec cars may use 40.0 mm X 2.0 mm tubing.

Glass - The driver and passenger door glass must be removed. All other greenhouse glass must remain as standard. All headlight, taillight, side marker and turn signal lenses must remain as standard unless otherwise allowed to be removed. Windshield and rear glass supplemental clips or straps may be added. Tinted glass is prohibited, all windows may not have any graphic or decal fully or partially covering them, except for die-cut driver identification and/or required GRAND-AM decals. Damaged or cracked windshields or rear glass are prohibited. Other Safety Modifications 5-3.1 Hubcaps, wheel trim, spare wheel, jack and any tools must be removed. 5-3.2 Air bags and related components must be removed. Steering wheel locks must be removed. 5-3.3 Wheel lugs may be lengthened up to 2 in order to accommodate thicker wheels. The lug type is free. i.e. bolt vs. stud. The lug nut assembly may not protrude more than 2 from the mounting face or protrude beyond the outer plane of the wheel. 5-3.4 Catalytic converters must be removed. SECTION 6 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS

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to either: Tevis system as authorized on BMW M3, Nissan 370Z and Porsche 997, or Bosch system as authorized on cars by being specifically listed in SCR. Brake rotor dust shields may be modified or removed. Fluid or fan cooling of the brakes is prohibited. Brake pads, brake lines and hoses are free provided standard I.D. and routing are maintained. Quick couple brake line connectors are prohibited. Friction material and backing plate dimensions must maintain industry standards. Brake pad backing plates must be steel. Replacement brake rotors may be used provided the replacement is of the same material and is within 5% of the OEM rotor dimensions. If GRANDAM specifies a rotor size it may not be changed. 1-piece rotors may be replaced with 2-piece design (hat and disc). Air ducting to the front brakes is permitted either through the front OEM parking or fog light openings or the underside of the front bumper. Maximum 2 individual brake ducts front and rear are permitted. Cars are allowed cockpit brake fluid bias adjustment.

Shocks, Springs, Suspension 6-3.1 No modifications to suspension components are allowed unless stated in the SCR.7-3.2 Springs may be replaced with commercially available aftermarket or OEM units provided they are used without modification to any other components. Coil-over shocks may be used provided OEM pick up points are utilized. AST (model AST-5220) are mandatory on all GS and ST cars. The external unmodified and internal AST components must be maintained for their respective shocks. (This is to clarify that no internal parts may be modified by machining of any kind. Parts must be used as supplied by AST for their respective shocks, in any combination.) All GS and ST cars may use only unmodified parts from the posted parts list. Parts list will be posted on the GRAND-AM website. 6-3.3 Caster and camber adjustments may be made with approved fitting of camber plates to an allowable limit of negative 3 degrees or as specified by 147

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GRAND-AM. Localized modification of shock tower is permitted to allow installation and obtaining permitted camber. Front and rear sway bars may be added or replaced with aftermarket bolt on sway bars affixed to the OEM sway bar mounting points. Welded in sway bars are permitted unless OEM in which case modifications are prohibited. Cockpit/driver adjustable sway bars are not permitted. Any suspension bushing, sub-frame bushing, engine mount, transmission mount or differential mount may be replaced with non metallic substitutes of the same dimensions that do not require modification to any other component. The replacement bushing cannot change / offset the location of any component. Unless noted in vehicle SCR no spherical rod ends or similar applications are permitted with the exception of shock and sway bar ends. Offset ball joints may be used for camber adjustment. Standard headlights and parking lights may be removed and replaced with a plate of identical shape and size of the lens - for daytime racing only. OEM headlights must be used when lights are required. Standard headlight beams may be replaced with aftermarket units of equal dimension. For nighttime events a maximum of 2 front auxiliary lights may be added in the grill area on the front of the car. Daytime running lights and back up lights may be disconnected.

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Exhaust System 6-5.1 All catalytic converters must be removed unless otherwise stated. 6-5.2 Exhaust pipes must exit behind the driver and extend to the perimeter of the bodywork. 6-5.3 The exhaust system on naturally aspirated cars is free beyond the OEM exhaust manifold.

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Turbocharging/Supercharging 6-6.1 All forced induction vehicles will be assessed an additional fee when registering for the season, and install the following sensors: Boost sensor and plumbing, wiring harness, and GPS antenna as supplied by GRAND-AM. The boost sensor may be collected by GRANDAM at any time to verify calibration and accuracy. Replacement for monitoring equipment damaged in use will be the responsibility of the Competitor. The data acquisition modules will be randomly assigned by GRAND-AM. Only a GRAND-AM Official may access the information on the unit. These units must be returned to at the conclusion of each Event. 6-6.2 Competitors must install a 1/8 NPT (female) port directly in the intake plenum. This location must be approved by GRAND-AM. 12vdc power must be supplied to the data recorder. 6-6.3 Competitors will be required to purchase and properly install the harness and mounting system provided by GRAND-AM. Competitors will provide the necessary information and access for GRANDAM to design the wiring harness including providing taps and connectors for non-driven wheel speed sensor, (Note: All-wheel drive cars will have the position of the wheel speed sensor determined by GRAND-AM), RPM feed, independent intake manifold pressure sensor, and throttle position sensor (Note: An existing 0-5V sensor is acceptable for TPS, otherwise one will need to be installed by the competitor). This harness must remain unmodified and unaltered in any way. Any repairs must be completed under the direct supervision of an Official. GRANDAM may require replacement rather than authorizing any repair or addition. 6-6.4 All eligible turbocharged/supercharged cars must compete using the standard OEM production intake and exhaust system excluding the catalytic converters and mufflers. Once removed, a replacement pipe of the OEM diameter must be installed in place of the catalytic converters and mufflers. 6-6.5 Cars will be required to use a GRAND-AM-supplied data logger 6-6.6 Supercharged cars must use OEM pulleys 149

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Any device that controls boost levels other than the production parts are prohibited unless mandated by GRAND-AM. GRAND-AM may mandate a mechanical boost control. GRAND-AM may establish alternate boost parameters for turbocharged and supercharged cars at Events. Specified boost limits are based on sea level. GS and ST class boost limits will be adjusted on a sliding scale per Event for locations above 250 of average elevation change from sea level 6-6.9.1 Altitude correction formula for turbocharged vehicles: ((Base limit x (1((Altitude/1000) x .036))) 6-6.9.2 Altitude for Tracks Austin, Texas = 500 Barber = 625 Indianapolis = 730 Kansas Speedway = 975 Lime Rock = 550 Mazda Raceway = 830 Mid-Ohio = 1375 Road America = 980 Road Atlanta = 975 Watkins Glen = 1600 Tracks not listed are not affected by the compensation. Competitors must provide a mounting for the recorder box. The recorder must be mounted in the cockpit in a location accessible for download during pit stops.

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Other Items Which May Be Substituted 6-7.1 Spark plugs, wires, distributors, ignition wiring and batteries. Batteries must be of the same minimum standard dimension of 10 long X 6.7 wide X 7.6 tall. Batteries may not exceed the dimension of the production battery for the car. Battery must be standard OEM size as delivered or the above minimum standard dimension. 6-7.2 Filters, fluids, lubricants 6-7.3 Belts, pulleys, hoses, wiper blades 6-7.4 Inside mirrors, fittings, nuts, bolts and fasteners 6-7.5 Gaskets, bearings, piston rings. Replacement head gasket must be OEM thickness. 6-7.6 Fuel pressure regulators and fuel injectors 150

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Radiators Standard ducting must be retained with no additions or changes. Areas that are left open by the removal of items authorized in Section 7-12 and openings in the original duct may be closed only by small, independent and flat pieces of metal or plastic affixed to the original duct. These pieces may have a flange of no more than 3/8 but may not have any other bends for any reason. Production radiator duct may be sealed to front of radiator with foam rubber to close the gap.

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Engine 6-8.1 Engine management systems may be replaced with non-OEM systems with GRAND-AM approval. GS and ST cars that choose to use an aftermarket ECU must use the SPEC Bosch Ms4.3 ECU and wiring harness. Spec ECU and wiring harnesses cannot be modified in any way. 6-8.2 The following components may be tooled enough for balancing only - pistons, rods, crankshaft, harmonic balancer, flywheel and clutch. 6-8.3 The lightest rod and piston must remain unaltered. 6-8.4 The crankshaft and harmonic balancer may weigh no less than the OEM specification. 6-8.5 Aftermarket pistons may be used provided they remain identical in weight, dimension and form. 6-8.6 Allowed to overbore block up to .030 maximum. 6-8.7 The oil pan and oil pick up may be modified (not the pump) 6-8.8 Engine oil Accu-sump system and valve is permitted. 6-8.9 All pushrod engines may use aftermarket blueprinted or adjustable length pushrods, provided they are of the same material and configuration of the original. 6-8.10 Other items that may be replaced include cam gears, sprockets and chains. 6-8.11 The airbox and air filter are free on normally aspirated cars unless otherwise specified by GRAND-AM. Ram air induction is prohibited. 6-8.12 GRAND-AM will provide restrictors when required. Competitors will be responsible for gaskets and bolts to attach the restrictors. Return of the restrictors is mandatory following each Event or fines will be imposed. 151

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Steering Wheel/Steering System 6-9.1 The steering wheel may be replaced with any nonwood steering wheel. 6-9.2 Steering wheel locks must be removed. 6-9.3 All air bags must be removed. 6-9.4 Power steering must be retained, if so equipped. 6-9.5 Quick release steering wheel adapters are permitted with Prior approval form GRAND-AM.

6-10 Doors/Hood/Body Shell 6-10.1 Seam welding is permitted provided no metal is added. 6-10.2 Jacking points are permitted. 4 plates not exceeding 30 sq. in. may be added. Air jacks may not be used at any time. 6-10.3 Hood and trunk pins must be installed with a cable attaching the pin to the car. Original hood and trunk latches must be removed. There must be a minimum of 2 pins or latches on hood and trunk. 6-10.4 Original door latches must function as originally installed. 6-10.5 Doors must remain unlocked at all times. The standard door locks must be removed. 6-10.6 A metal panel of equal size and shape must replace the transparent portion of a factory-installed sunroof. Sunroof slide mechanism may be removed. 6-10.7 It is permitted to install a removable strut between the opposite strut tower points, front or rear, (all classes) and permissible to run 2 symmetrical rearward running struts from the shock towers to the center of the front firewall. 6-10.8 It is permitted to remove inside bracing and panels from the doors. 6-10.9 Driver cooling ducts are permitted in each open side window provided they do not extend beyond the inner plane of the window. Duct and mounting surround size is 10 long by 6 high. 6-11 Ride Height/Track 6-11.1 Minimum ride height is 3.5 measured anywhere on the car. 6-11.2 Tires and wheels must be inside the bodywork from axle centerline up as viewed from above.

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SECTION 7 - VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY AND NOTES 7-1 New model or vehicle eligibility requests may be made directly to GRAND-AM at anytime. New approvals will not be eligible for competition until such time as GRAND-AM publishes a bulletin listing any new additions. GRAND-AM will approve cars for competition based on findings that determine a cars capability to be competitive. The appropriate GRAND-AM supplied windshield banner must be in place on upper portion of windshield. If car manufacturer is approved for the Manufacturers Championship, the vehicle is required to display manufacturer provided decals on each side of the windshield banner. If car manufacturer is NOT approved for the Manufacturer Championship, the vehicle is required to display Continental Tire Sports Car series decals on each side of the windshield banner.

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