DEFINITION OF TERMS

The following terms, which appear periodically throughout this RuleBook, have the following meanings:

1.

"Grand-Am" - The trade name and registered servicemark of Grand American

Road Racing Association, LLC.

2.

"Grand-Am Headquarters" - The principal office of Grand-Am, located at 1801

West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114.

3.

"Grand-Am Regulations" - The regulations in this Rule Book, as they may be

amended from time to time as provided in Section 1-2, and all Supplementary Regulations issued pursuant to Section 1-7.

4.

"Grand-Am Officials" Individuals licensed by Grand-Am to officiate as an

employee or independent contractor at an Event, in accordance with Section 12.

5.

"Grand-Am Supervisory Officials" - The officers, employees or agents of Grand-

Am as designated herein or in a Grand-Am Bulletin. Grand-Am may designate in a Grand-Am bulletin additional persons as Grand-Am Supervisory Officials. The GrandAm Supervisory Officials for 2000 are:

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John Bishop, Commissioner Roger Edmondson, President Paul Brooks, Vice President Dave Watson, Director of Competition Tom Seabolt, Director of Operations Mark Raffauf, Race Director Jerry Krueger, Technical Director Georgette Hoover, Administration Services Manager Don Abbott, Administrator

6.

"Member" - An individual or entity who has been accepted by Grand-Am as a

Member pursuant to the Grand-Am Regulations, and whose membership has not expired, or been suspended, canceled or terminated.

7.

"Event"- A Grand-Am sanctioned automobile competition.

It includes the

designated race as well as all periods for registration, inspections, time trials, qualifying races, practice runs, pre/post-race inspections and rain or postponed dates related thereto. 8. "Promoter" - The 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.

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"Competitor" - A driver, car owner, team manager, crewmember or other person

(other than a Grand-Am Official) who participates competitively in an Event. Whenever the words Competitor, driver, car owner, team manager, mechanic, team member or crew member are used, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term used shall be interpreted to include any driver, car owner, team manager, mechanic, or crew member assigned to or a member of the same racing team.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

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SECTION 1 GRAND AMERICAN ROAD RACING ASSOCIATION RULES

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Effective Date The Grand-Am Regulations are effective upon the date of

publication by Grand-Am, regardless of when a Competitor receives actual notice. Date of Publication of the Regulations, any amendment thereto, or any Supplemental Regulations pursuant to Section 1-7, is the earliest of mailing from Grand-Am Headquarters or release to the daily or trade press.

1-2

Amendment The Grand-Am Regulations may only be amended by publication

of an amendment in a Grand-Am Bulletin issued by Grand-Am Headquarters pursuant to the authority of the President of Grand-Am or other duly authorized official of GrandAm. An amendment is effective upon the date of publication by Grand-Am, regardless of when a Competitor receives actual notice.

1-3

Applicability The Grand-Am Regulations are applicable to all Events.

1-4

Interpretation and Application If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding

the meaning or application of the Grand-Am Regulations, the interpretation and application by the Grand-Am Officials at the track shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision in the RuleBook, Grand-Am Supervisory Officials may review an interpretation or application of the Regulations where the Supervisory Officials deem such review to be appropriate.

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Finality of Interpretation and Application The interpretation and application

of the Grand-Am Regulations by the Grand-Am Officials at the track (or by a Grand-Am Supervisory Official when conducting a review provided by Section 1-4) shall be final and non-appealable, except as provided in Sections 13 and 14 below. In order to promote automobile racing, to achieve prompt finality in competition results, and in consideration of receiving the numerous benefits available to them, ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING COMPETITORS AND OFFICIALS, EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT

DETERMINATIONS BY GRAND-AM OFFICIALS (WHETHER LOCAL, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL) (AND GRAND-AM SUPERVISORY OFFICIALS WHEN MADE) AS TO THE APPLICABILITY AND INTERPRETATION OF THE GRAND-AM RULES ARE NON-LITIGABLE, AND THEY COVENANT THAT 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 DETERMINATIONS OR TO RECOVER DAMAGES OR TO SEEK ANY OTHER KIND OF RELIEF AS A RESULT OF SUCH DETERMINATIONS, UNLESS THE GRAND-AM OFFICIALS OR SUPERVISORY OFFICIALS MADE SUCH DETERMINATIONS FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN A BAD-FAITH INTENT TO HARM OR CAUSE ECONOMIC LOSS TO THE MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICIAL. IF A MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR

OFFICIAL INITIATES OR MAINTAINS LITIGATION IN VIOLATION OF THIS COVENANT, THAT MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICIAL AGREES TO

REIMBURSE GRAND-AM FOR THE COSTS OF SUCH LITIGATION, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES. EACH MEMBER, COMPETITOR OR OFFICIAL FURTHER

COVENANTS THAT IN ANY LITIGATION BROUGHT AGAINST GRAND-AM FOR ANY

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REASON, IF THE LITIGATION IS NOT DISMISSED PURSUANT TO THIS COVENANT, THE MATTER WILL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN SUCH ACTION.

1-6

Principal Rule of Interpretation and Application The Grand-Am Regulations

are intended to ensure that Events are conducted in a manner that is as fair as possible for all Competitors, consistent with prompt finality in competition results. On occasion, circumstances will be presented that are either unforeseen or are otherwise extraordinary, in which strict application of the Grand-Am Regulations may not achieve this goal. In such rare circumstances, Grand-Am Officials, as a practical matter, may make a determination regarding the conduct of the race, the eligibility of a Competitor, or similar matters that is not contemplated by or is inconsistent with the Grand-Am Regulations, in order to achieve this goal. Such determinations are reviewable by All such

Grand-Am Supervisory Officials as contemplated in Section 1-4 above. determinations are subject to the finality rule in Section 1-5 above.

1-7

Supplementary Regulations Supplementary Regulations may be made and

issued by Grand-Am Officials or Supervisory Officials for an Event. Supplementary Regulations shall apply to the conduct of that Event if they are published or announced prior to or during the Event by means of a bulletin, newsletter, telephone fax or pre-race meeting.

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SECTION 2 MEMBERSHIP

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Eligibility Grand-Am may, but is not required to, accept as a Grand-Am

Member any individual or business entity interested in road racing, so long as the individual or entity has properly and truthfully completed and filed a membership application, agreed to abide by the Grand-Am Regulations, paid the fee(s) prescribed for membership, and meets the required qualifications. Grand-Am is dedicated to the highest degree of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity in road racing. For that reason, Grand-Am may reject the membership application of an otherwise qualified applicant in the interest of automobile racing or Grand-Am. Among other things,

participation or involvement by a Member or applicant (including, in the case of a business entity, involvement by any stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner or agent thereof) in conduct detrimental to automobile racing or to Grand-Am, whether in the course of racing activity or not, and whether the applicant was a Member or applicant at the time of such conduct, may result in rejection of a membership application by Grand-Am.

2-2

Application Process Application forms for a Grand-Am membership may be

obtained from Grand-Am Headquarters. Upon completion, they must be submitted to Grand-Am Headquarters, which is the only Grand-Am office authorized to issue such memberships. Membership application forms must be fully executed, signed by the applicant, and accompanied by the requisite fee. The receipt of a Grand-Am

membership application form and fee by a Grand-Am Official does not constitute the

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issuance of or approval by Grand-Am of such an application for Grand-Am membership. Applicants will be advised in writing by Grand-Am Headquarters whether Grand-Am Headquarters has approved their application for membership.

2-3

Membership Status A Grand-Am Member, including a Member who has been

issued a membership pursuant to Section 3, is not an agent, servant or employee of Grand-Am by virtue of such membership. With respect to any Grand-Am related

activities in which a Member engages, unless the Member is also an employee of Grand-Am, the Member shall act as and be deemed to be either an independent contractor or an employee of a person or entity other than Grand-Am, and not an agent, servant or employee of Grand-Am. Each such Member, or the Members employer, is obligated to furnish any tools, supplies or materials necessary to perform the Members duties. Each such Member shall be responsible for compensating, and shall be responsible for all actions, of their employees or agents. Each such Member assumes all responsibility, either by himself or his or her employer, for any charges, recordkeeping, premiums and taxes, if any, payable on any funds the Member may receive as a result of any activities as a Grand-Am Member, including but not limited to, social security taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, workers compensation insurance, income taxes and withholding taxes.

2-4

Suspension Grand-Am may suspend a membership for a definite or indefinite

period of time in the interest of automobile racing or Grand-Am. The affected member may appeal such a suspension to the Grand-Am Commissioner.

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Voluntary Termination A Member may terminate his or her membership at

any time by providing a letter of resignation to Grand-Am Headquarters. Such Member shall have no right to receive, and Grand-Am shall not be obligated to refund any part or all of the fees previously paid by the Member to Grand-Am.

2-6

Involuntary Termination Grand-Am may terminate a membership at any time

in the interest of automobile racing or Grand-Am. Such Member shall have no right to receive, and Grand-Am shall not be obligated to refund any part or all of the fees previously paid by the Member to Grand-Am. The affected Member may appeal such a termination to the Grand-Am Commissioner.

2-7

Expiration Membership expires automatically on the last day of the calendar

year in which the membership is issued.

2-8

Eligibility Grand-Am will determine eligibility of any person or entity that has

properly filed a membership application and meets the required qualifications for the membership. Grand-Am is dedicated to the highest degree of professionalism,

sportsmanship and integrity in road racing. For that reason, Grand-Am may reject the membership application of an otherwise qualified applicant in the interest of automobile racing or Grand-Am. Among other things, participation or involvement by a Member or applicant (including, in the case of a business entity, involvement by any stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner or agent thereof) in conduct detrimental to

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automobile racing or to Grand-Am, whether in the course of racing activity or not, and whether the applicant was a Member or applicant at the time of such conduct, may result in rejection of a membership application by Grand-Am. Any person or entity whose application has been rejected may appeal to the Grand-Am Commissioner a decision by Grand-Am rejecting the membership application.

2-9

Membership Required Every person or entity who desires to participate in an

Event as a driver, Entrant, crew member, Grand-Am Official, premier sponsor or Promoter must apply for, receive, and possess a valid, current Grand-Am Membership authorizing participation in that capacity.

2-10 Application Process Application forms for a Grand-Am Membership may be obtained from Grand-Am Headquarters. They must be completed and submitted to Grand-Am Headquarters, which is the only Grand-Am office authorized to issue such memberships. Memberships application forms must be fully executed, signed by the applicant, and accompanied by the requisite fee. The receipt of a Grand-Am

membership application form and fee by a Grand-Am Official does not constitute the issuance of or approval by Grand-Am of such an application for a Grand-Am membership. Applicants will be advised in writing by Grand-Am Headquarters whether their application for a membership has been approved.

2-11 Minors If the membership applicant is a minor under the laws of his or her state of residence, the applicant must also submit, with his or her application, a fully

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executed and signed Minors Release. This Minors Release must be signed by the applicants natural father AND mother or by a court appointed legal guardian. As with all applications, Grand-Am may, but is not required to, approve the application of any applicant under 21 years of age.

2-12 Membership Non-Transferable A Grand-Am membership is non-transferable and non-assignable. It may be used only by the person or entity to whom it is issued. Any attempt to transfer, lend, or permit any other person or entity to use it shall result in a fine imposed on the member by Grand-Am of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) and suspension or termination of the membership. WHETHER INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL, IF FOR ANY REASON, A MEMBERSHIP IS

TRANSFERRED, LOANED OR USED BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, THE MEMBER SHALL INDEMNIFY GRAND-AM AND ALL RELATED PARTIES FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH TRANSFER, LOAN OR USE.

2-13 Minimum Driver Membership Requirements A. To secure and maintain a Grand-Am Competitor membership as a race driver, a Grand-Am Member at a minimum must: 1. 2. Be at least 16 years of age. If requested by Grand-Am Officials, submit to and pass driving ability tests conducted by and at the discretion of Grand-Am Officials, whose decision as to the applicants driving ability is final and binding on the applicant.

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Be physically fit as determined in the sole discretion of Grand-Am. In this regard, Grand-Am may require a Competitor or applicant to submit to and pass one or more physical examinations by a qualified physician(s). Execute and deliver to Grand-Am such authorizations, releases, applications, consents, waivers and other documents as may be required by Grand-Am.

B.

In order to participate in FIA-approved Events, a member must also have a valid, current FIA license. Application for a FIA license may be made through Grand-Am or any ACCUS, FIA member club.

2-14 Minimum Entrant Membership Requirements A. To secure and maintain a Grand-Am Competitor Membership as an Entrant, a Grand-Am Member at a minimum must be at least 16 years of age. If the car is owned by a partnership or corporation or other business entity, the managing partner or president must satisfy the same age requirements. B. Grand-Am will issue the membership in the name of the Entrant. If a car is owned by a partnership or corporation or other business entity, the membership may be issued in the name of the partnership, corporation or business entity, and the membership will indicate the name of the business entity and the individual Entrant. That person will be the party responsible for all communications and contact with Grand-Am regarding

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all business (as opposed to racing competition) matters in connection with the car. C. The member may use the assigned car number on a car or cars owned or managed by the member as follows. During an Event, the member may use an assigned number to identify a particular car; a number may not be transferred by the member to another car during the Event except with Grand-Am approval. At subsequent Events, the member may use the number to identify a different car owned by the member. Points and other prizes for Entrants will be awarded to the member, depending upon the performance of the car identified by the number assigned to the member. If Grand-Am changes an Entrant's number during the season, Grand-Am, at its option, may transfer to the new number championship points accumulated using the previous number. D. Grand-Am reserves the right to revoke, reassign or transfer car numbers to another member at any time. Car numbers are non-assignable and non-transferable, except by Grand-Am. E. An Entrant Competitor membership is non-assignable and non-

transferable. With respect to a car owner that is a partnership, corporation or other business entity, the member shall inform Grand-Am Headquarters in writing promptly if the partnership is altered in any material manner or the corporation's stock or assets are sold (other than routine daily stock sales) or become the subject of a merger or the business entity's ownership interest materially changes. When it is informed of such a

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change, by the member or otherwise, Grand-Am in its sole discretion may revoke the membership, as of the date of the change or otherwise. If Grand-Am revokes the membership, the new partnership, corporation or business entity must submit a new Membership application. Grand-Am may assign the old car number or numbers to the new membership, or it may assign a new car number or numbers. Grand-Am in its sole discretion may assign to the new membership championship points earned by the former membership if doing so is in the interest of competition and automobile racing. Grand-Am may make such other determinations

regarding scoring, point funds, and the distribution of the purse or prize monies as it determines to be in the interest of competition and automobile car racing.

2-15 Minimum Crew Member Membership Requirements To secure and maintain a Grand-Am Competitor Membership as a crew member, a Grand-Am Member at a minimum must: A. B. Be at least 16 years of age. Be physically fit to be a crewmember, as determined in the sole discretion of Grand-Am. In this regard, Grand-Am may require the Competitor or

applicant to submit to and pass one or more physical examinations by a qualified physician(s).

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C.

Execute and deliver to Grand-Am such authorizations, releases, applications, consents, waivers and other documents as may be required by Grand-Am from time to time.

2-16 Minimum Corporate Membership Requirements To secure a Grand-Am Corporate Membership, a Grand-Am Member at a minimum must: A. B. Be at least 16 years of age. Be an employee of a company which has a direct sponsorship program with Grand-Am (Official Status, Contingency Programs, Special Awards and Series Sponsors). C. Execute and deliver to Grand-Am such authorizations, releases, applications, consents, waivers and other documents as may be required by Grand-Am from time to time.

2-17 Minimum Officials Membership Requirements To secure a membership as a Grand-Am Official, a Grand-Am Member at a minimum must: A. B. Be at least 16 years of age. Possess, in the sole discretion of Grand-Am, the necessary qualifications and abilities to carry out the duties of a Grand-Am Official. C. Furnish a completed Officials agreement with the membership

application. D. Be physically fit to perform the duties of an Official, as determined in the sole discretion of Grand-Am. In this regard, Grand-Am may require the

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Official or applicant to submit to and pass one or more physical examinations by a qualified physician(s). E. Execute and deliver to Grand-Am such authorizations, releases, applications, consents, waivers and other documents as may be required by Grand-Am from time to time.

2-18 Minimum Promoter Membership Requirements To secure a license as a Grand-Am Promoter, a Grand-Am Member at a minimum must: A. Be at least 16 years of age. If the Promoter is a corporation, partnership, or other business entity, the president, managing partner or head of the business entity must meet this requirement. B. Be affiliated with a person or entity that has entered into a valid sanction agreement for one or more Grand-Am Events.

2-19 Use of Grand-Am Memberships A. Members must present their Grand-Am Membership to Grand-Am Officials at any time upon request. B. The Membership Card of a Member suspended or terminated at any time for any reason must be promptly forwarded to Grand-Am Headquarters. Even if the Member fails to do so, the membership shall be inoperative and invalid, unless the Member has been suspended, in which case the membership shall be inoperative and invalid until the lifting of the

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suspension. Grand-Am Headquarters will return the membership card to the Member upon the lifting of the suspension.

2-20 Suspension Grand-Am may suspend a member for a definite or indefinite period of time, or for all or specified Events or tracks, in the interest of automobile racing or Grand-Am. The affected Member may appeal such a suspension to the Grand-Am Commissioner.

2-21 Voluntary Termination A member may terminate his or her license at any time by surrendering his or her membership, accompanied by a letter of resignation, to Grand-Am Headquarters. Such Member shall have no right to receive, and Grand-Am shall not be obligated to refund any part or all of the membership fees previously paid by the Member to Grand-Am.

2-22 Involuntary Termination Grand-Am may terminate a membership at any time in the interest of automobile racing or Grand-Am. Such Member shall have no right to receive, and Grand-Am shall not be obligated to refund any part or all of the membership fees previously paid by the Member to Grand-Am. appeal such a termination to the Grand-Am Commissioner. The member may

2-23 Expiration A membership expires automatically on the last day of the calendar year in which the membership is issued.

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2-24 Ejection A Grand-Am Official or Supervisory Official may eject a Member from an Event or from the racing premises in an emergency situation, to promote the orderly conduct of the Event. An ejection is final, non-appealable and non-reviewable, except as provided in Section 1-4.

2-25 Interim Review of Membership Qualifications Grand-Am in its sole discretion may review the qualifications of a member at any time after issuance of a membership, may require the member to submit to such additional physical examinations, to submit a resume to include driver information and record of competition, or to pass such additional driver ability tests, and may take such other action or require the member to take such other action as Grand-Am may deem appropriate, to determine whether the member continues to qualify for a membership under these Regulations.

SECTION 3 INJURY REPORTS

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Any Member involved in an accident while on the racing premises must report to

the Track Care Center before leaving the premises (if such Member is able to make such a report).

SECTION 4 SANCTIONED EVENTS

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4-1

A Grand-Am sanctioned Event is an Event which Grand-Am has agreed in writing

to sanction, in an applicable, fully-executed Sanction Agreement that is in effect at the time of the Event.

4-2

A Grand-Am sanction is issued only by Grand-Am Headquarters on the

appropriate form, after approval by Grand-Am. The issuance of a sanction for a specific Event does not obligate the Promoter or Grand-Am to enter into a sanction agreement, or to issue a sanction, for any other Event(s).

4-3

Individuals holding current, valid Grand-Am Memberships are authorized to

participate in Events. FIA license holders who do not possess a current Grand-Am Membership may compete, but are not eligible for Grand-Am point fund awards or any of the benefits of Grand-Am Membership.

4-4

All changes relating to an Event, including time trials, must be approved in

advance by Grand-Am Headquarters.

4-5

No Grand-Am Member may use or be under the influence of any stimulants,

depressants or tranquilizers, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages, narcotics, etc., during an Event. It is the sole responsibility of the Promoter to provide sufficient security personnel at all times during an Event to enforce this provision. Grand-Am shall be the sole judge as to whether such stimulants, depressants or tranquilizers are being used.

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SECTION 5 SAFETY

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Automobile racing is an inherently dangerous sport. Each Competitor assumes

that risk when he or she participates in an Event. The risk of serious injury or death cannot be eliminated and, in fact, will always be present at a high level. Members are required to advise their spouses and next of kin, if any, of this fact. Although safety generally is everyone's concern, Grand-Am cannot be and is not responsible for all or even most aspects of the safety effort. That responsibility instead rests with the various participants in the Event(s) as follows: A. Promoter: The Promoter is directly and finally responsible to ensure that the racing facilities are adequate for the Event; that adequate safety personnel and equipment are provided for each Event, both for the purpose of preventing injury where reasonably possible and responding to injury when it occurs; and that the conditions at the racing 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. B. Grand-Am: Employees and representatives of Grand-Am, when they are present at an Event, will inform the Promoter of any inadequacies in the facilities, safety personnel, and equipment, or other conditions at the track that they (a) observe and (b) consider in their best judgment to be inconsistent with the interests of safety. GRAND-AM, HOWEVER, DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF SAFETY

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TO ANY COMPETITOR OR OTHER PERSON, AND CANNOT AND DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE ADEQUACY -FOR PURPOSES OF SAFETY -- OF THE RACING FACILITY, SAFETY PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT, OR CONDITIONS AT THE TRACK. The Promoter (see above) and the Competitors (see below) are solely and ultimately responsible for such matters at Grand-Am sanctioned Events. C. Competitors: All Competitors are obligated to inspect the racing facilities, safety personnel and equipment, and conditions at the track on a continuing basis before, during, and after the Event. Competitors must report to the Promoter promptly any inadequacy in the facilities, personnel, equipment, or conditions at the track. Competitors also are solely and directly responsible for the safety of their race cars and racing equipment and are obligated to perform their duties (whether as an Entrant, driver, or crew member) in a manner designed to minimize to the degree possible the risk of injury to themselves and others. NEITHER GRAND-AM NOR THE PROMOTER CAN OR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADEQUACY OF A COMPETITOR'S RACECAR, RACING EQUIPMENT, OR RACING ACTIVITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE. D. Grand-Am Officials: Grand-Am Officials should report promptly to the Promoter any observed safety inadequacies in the racing facilities, safety personnel and equipment, and conditions at the track. In addition, if a Grand-Am Official observes any safety inadequacy in a Competitor's racecar, racing equipment, or conduct, the Official may take whatever

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action is deemed reasonable and appropriate in order to correct such inadequacy. Such action may include, but is not limited to, physical examinations, medical determinations, and driver ability or experience tests. The Competitor is obligated to follow the Official's directives. GRAND-AM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OR

INACTIONS OF ANY GRAND-AM OFFICIAL AS IT PERTAINS TO SAFETY.

SECTION 6 ENTRIES AND GENERAL COMPETITOR OBLIGATIONS

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Entry Requirements A. In order to compete in an Event, a Member must submit and have approved an Official Entry Form for the Event. Telephone or electronically submitted entries will not be accepted. Grand-Am or it's contracted series organizers publishes the sole Official Entry Form for the Event. For

purposes of this Section, Official Entry Form refers to the form of entry required by Grand-Am for Members to officially enter an Event. B. It is the responsibility of the Member to obtain the appropriate Official Entry Form, and to ascertain and abide by all applicable deadlines and instructions. The distribution of such forms to Competitors does not

relieve them of this responsibility.

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C.

The Member must complete the Official Entry Form for the Event in full and submit it to the appropriate office (as specified on the Official Entry Blank) by the deadline listed thereon.

D.

In the event an Official Entry Form is not submitted by the deadline, Grand-Am in its sole discretion may decide to accept the Competitors entry, in which case he or she will be eligible for prize money but not entry deadline bonus money, if any (unless otherwise authorized by Grand-Am). The date of the entry form submission will be determined by the date contained in the U.S. postal mark (if mailed), Grand-Am recognized courier receipt, or the Grand-Am date stamp (if delivered in person to Grand-Am). Telephone or electronically submitted entries will not be recognized.

E.

Acceptance of any entry is at the discretion of Grand-Am.

6-2 A.

Competitor Obligations, Agreements and Releases BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY APPLICATION AND/OR TAKING PART IN ANY

ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE EVENT, A MEMBER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE DECISIONS OF GRAND-AM OFFICIALS AND SUPERVISORY OFFICIALS,

WHETHER LOCAL, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL, RELATING TO THE EVENT OR ANY MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE EVENT, AND AGREES THAT SUCH DECISIONS ARE FINAL, NON-APPEALABLE AND NON-LITIGABLE, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 13 AND 14 OF THIS RULE BOOK. SUCH A MEMBER FURTHER

AGREES TO INSPECT THE RACING AREA TO INSURE THAT IT IS IN A SAFE,

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RACEABLE AND USABLE CONDITION, AND THAT THE MEMBER VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES THE RISK OF, AND HAS NO CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST GRANDAM, PROMOTER OR THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS,

OFFICIALS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES BY REASON OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR, THE DRIVER, THE PIT CREW OR ANY OTHER PERSON. ALL MEMBERS ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES SUSTAINED, INCLUDING DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, ANYTIME THEY ARE IN THE RACING AREAS OR EN-ROUTE THERETO OR THEREFROM. EACH 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 RACING, AND THAT THE MEMBER SOLELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS. B. When a Competitor submits an Official Entry Form, and the entry is accepted, the

Competitor becomes obligated to attempt in good faith to compete in the Event to the best of his or her ability. C. If a Competitor enters an Event without having properly submitted a fully-

executed Official Entry Form, the Competitor by such entry nevertheless agrees that he or she is subject to all Grand-Am Regulations, amendments, and Supplemental Regulations, as well as all statements, releases and obligations appearing in the Official Entry Form, as if he or she had properly submitted a fully-executed Official Entry Blank. D. Only persons approved by Grand-Am may enter the racing area. Competitors

may not enter the racing areas (i.e., garage areas, pits, racing surface and similar areas) unless they personally have signed all required entry forms, waiver and release

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of liability forms, and pit permits applicable to the particular Event. No person will sign at any time, for any reason, any entry form, waiver and release of liability form or pit permit for anyone other than themselves.

6-3 Advertising And Promotion Release Each Competitor, by entering a Grand-Am sanctioned Event, grants to Grand-Am, its duly authorized agents and assigns, an exclusive license to use and sublicense his or her name, likeness and performance, including photographs, images and sounds of such Competitor and/or any vehicle(s) with respect to which the Competitor competes in Grand-Am sanctioned Events, in any way, medium or material (including but not limited to 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 Grand-Am, sales and other commercial projects, and the like) for promoting, advertising, broadcasting, recording or reporting any Grand-Am sanctioned event before, during and after such event, and each Competitor hereby relinquishes to Grand-Am exclusively and in perpetuity all rights thereto for such purposes.

6-4

Broadcast And Other Rights Each Competitor, by entering a Grand-Am

sanctioned Event, acknowledges that Grand-Am, and its licenses and assigns, 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, pay-per-view,

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closed circuit television, satellite signal, digital signal, film productions, audiotape productions, transmissions over the Internet, public and private online services authorized by Grand-Am, sales and other commercial projects, and the like), whether or not currently in existence, all images, sounds and data (including but not limited to incar audio, in-car video, in-car radio, other electronic transmissions between cars and crews, and timing and scoring information) arising from or during any Grand-Am Event or the Competitors performance in the Event, and that Grand -Am is and shall be the sole owner of any and all copyrights, intellectual property rights, and proprietary rights worldwide in and to these works and in and to any other works, copyrightable or otherwise, created from the images, sounds and data arising from or during any GrandAm Event and the Competitors performance in the Event. Each Competitor agrees t o 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. Each

Competitor agrees not to take any action, nor cause others to take any action, nor enter into any third party agreement which would contravene, diminish, encroach or infringe upon these Grand-Am rights.

6-5

Competitor and Sponsor Advertising A. Grand-Am and / or its contracted series organizers will specify category and series/contingency sponsor decal identification in standard locations on each car for each Grand-Am category. B. Grand-Am may approve or disapprove the content, placement and size of any advertising, decal or sponsorship identification for any reason. Grand-

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Am may refuse to permit any 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, driver or crew member related to the Competitor) is or will be a party, is detrimental to the sport of automobile racing, to Grand-Am, or to the Promoter for any reason, including without limitation, the public image of the sport. C. All drivers must wear the official Grand-Am series sponsor patch on the uppermost left chest area of the uniform and the Grand-Am patch on the uppermost right chest area. D. Grand-Am may require an event decal and patch to be displayed in standard locations on the car and drivers uniform. E. All drivers are required to sign the standard advertising release on their membership applications and/or the entry form, granting to Grand-Am, the series sponsor and the Promoter the rights set forth in Section 7-3.

SECTION 7 INSPECTIONS

7-1

Time and Manner All cars, car parts and equipment are subject to inspection

by Grand-Am, at any time and in any manner determined by Grand-Am Officials. All decisions by Grand-Am Officials regarding the timing and manner of inspection as well as which cars, car parts or equipment will be inspected are final, non-appealable and non-reviewable except as provided in Section 1-5.

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Inspection Area Only those persons approved by Grand-Am Officials will be

admitted to the inspection area.

7-3

Car Eligibility Grand-Am Officials will determine whether a car, including any

car part or equipment, meets the applicable specifications for an Event as set forth in the RuleBook or contracted series regulations. Such determinations may be made by Grand-Am Officials at any time before, during or after the Event.

7-4

Competitor Obligations A Competitor must take whatever steps are

requested by a Grand-Am Official to facilitate inspection of the car.

7-5

Inspection Prior to Race If a Grand-Am Official determines prior to the race

that the car, including any car part or equipment, does not meet the applicable specifications, the car will not be allowed to compete unless, in the discretion of the Official, the deficiency (a) is so insubstantial as not to warrant a determination that the car is ineligible to race; (b) will not provide the Competitor with a competitive advantage over other Competitors; (c) will not adversely affect the orderly conduct of the race. If the Official permits the car to compete under these circumstances, the Official will apprise the Competitor in writing of the deficiency, and if the deficiency has not been corrected by the date and time specified by the Race Director, a penalty may be imposed by the Race Director, and the car will be prohibited from competing in any future Event until the deficiency has been corrected.

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7-6

Car Sealing or Impounding Grand-Am has the right, for inspection and/or

competitive analysis purposes, to seal or impound cars, car parts or equipment entered and competing in an Event. Grand-Am is not responsible for payment, reimbursement, damage or loss to the Competitor as a result of such sealing or impounding.

7-7

Inspection After Race At an Event where the Grand-Am Regulations,

Supplemental Regulations or Grand-Am Officials mandate inspection after the Event, any car that has competed in the Event may not be taken from the racing premises without permission from the Grand-Am Director of Competition. Grand-Am Officials may assess an inspection fee of up to $5,000.00 for any engine that requires additional cooling time in excess of the maximum cooling down time of three (3) hours from the official completion of the race. If a Grand-Am Official determines after the race that a car, including any car part or equipment, does not meet applicable specifications, but the deficiency is so insubstantial as to not provide the Competitor with a significant competitive advantage over other Competitors, the Official in the exercise of his or her sole discretion, may determine that the car, car part or equipment was eligible for the Event, but will apprise the Competitor in writing of the deficiency and direct the Competitor to correct the deficiency for future Events. The car will be prohibited from competing in any future Event if the deficiency has not been corrected by the date and time specified by the Official.

7-8

Equipment or Parts Failing To Meet Specifications Grand-Am has the right

to confiscate any car part and/or equipment, without obligation for payment or

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reimbursement, which fails to meet applicable Grand-Am specifications during an Event. If Grand-Am determines that any car part, equipment or fuel used by a Competitor does not meet Grand-Am specifications, Grand-Am may declare the car ineligible for the Event, disallow the Competitors qualifying times, withdraw the Competitors opportunity to qualify for the Event, and/or make such other determination as may be appropriate in the interest of competition.

7-9

Competitive Analysis From time to time, Grand-Am may determine, in the

interest of competition, that it is necessary or appropriate to undertake an analysis of the performance capabilities of a car, car part or equipment. The Competitor shall take whatever steps are requested by the Grand-Am Director of Competition for this purpose. Grand-Am also has the right to seal or impound cars, car parts or equipment for this purpose. Grand-Am is not responsible for payment, reimbursement, damage or loss to the Competitor as a result of such analysis, sealing or impounding.

7-10 Finality of Inspection and Eligibility Decisions Inspection and/or eligibility decisions are final, non-appealable and non-reviewable except as provided in Section 15.

SECTION 8 RACE PROCEDURE

8-1

Race Procedure Defined Race Procedure is the manner in which an Event is

conducted. It includes, but is not limited to, determinations regarding the eligibility of

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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 between Grand-Am Officials and Competitors, 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 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 as provided in Section 9-9 below. The rules in this section provide the framework for Grand-Am Officials to implement race procedures. In addition to interpreting and applying these rules, Grand-Am

Officials are authorized to make such other determinations or take such other action as they determine to be necessary to promote the best interests of automobile racing, including but not limited to fairness and prompt finality of competition results.

8-2

Finality of Race Procedure Decisions All decisions by Grand-Am Officials at

the track involving race procedures are final and non-appealable, subject-only to review by Grand-Am Supervisory Official(s) if one (1) or more such Officials determine that extraordinary circumstances exist that require such review. In making such a

determination, the interest of finality in competition results will be a principal consideration. Grand-Am Supervisory Officials will not review any race procedure

decision unless it has been brought to their attention by an affected Member within twenty minutes after the posting by Grand-Am of the results of the race or qualifying Event at which the race procedure decision was first made. If a Grand-Am Supervisory Official(s) determines (a) that the race procedure decision should be reviewed, and (b)

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that the decision was in error, the Supervisory Official(s) may take whatever action deemed appropriate to initiate a remedy to further the interests of fairness and finality in competition results. Such action includes, but is not limited to, revising the official race results, imposing penalties (disqualification's, suspensions or fines), or awarding or subtracting points. The Supervisory Official(s) may alternatively elect not to take

remedial action. All such decisions are final and non-appealable (except the imposition of a penalty, as provided in Section 13.

8-3

Driver, Entrant Responsibilities A. The Entrant shall be the sole spokesperson for the driver, car owner, and team members in any and all competition matters pertaining to the Event (other than proceedings pursuant to Section 13, 14 and 15 of the RuleBook). At all Events, the Entrant assumes responsibility for the

actions of his or her driver and team members, and may be subject to disciplinary action as a result. Unpaid fines for the entrant, driver,

crewmembers, and/or the car owner may be collected by Grand-Am by deducting same from the purse or point fund earnings of the driver or car owner. B. All drivers must be on time to compete in an Event for which they are scheduled to compete. Any driver or car not ready to compete within five (5) minutes of the time called, may be sent to the rear of the line in time trials or races, or left out of the remainder of the days qualifying Events or racing activities, at the discretion of Grand-Am Officials.

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Changes of driver at any time will not be made without advance notification to Grand-Am Officials.

8-4

Race Start A. All cars that are in the official starting line-up must be on the starting grid ready to participate fifteen (15) minutes before the pace lap(s) start. Any car arriving late to the starting grid may be permitted to enter the track during the pace lap(s) but must start the race at the rear of the field. If a car is allowed to enter the race after the starting flag is displayed, the competitor must receive approval from Pit Road Personnel. B. If a car does not leave the starting grid, drops out during the pace laps, or drops out of the race before the completion of the first official lap, and thereafter fails to return to the race, its finishing position will be determined by its starting position in relation to other cars that do not complete the first official lap. C. Once the field of cars is lined up and the starter signals the drivers to be ready, pace laps will set at the discretion of the Grand-Am Officials. During the pace laps, if a car does not maintain its designated position in the starting field, Grand-Am Officials may reposition the car at their discretion. Addition of fuel will not be permitted until the completion of the first green flag lap by the leader. Scoring and official distance begins when the leader crosses the start/finish line after the conclusion of the announced pace lap(s) regardless of the display of the starting flag.

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8-5

Race Halt A. The Grand-Am Officials will determine whether the racetrack is suitable for competition. B. A race may be stopped at the discretion of the Grand-Am Officials at any time they determine, in the exercise of their independent judgment, that the track is not suitable for competition.

8-6

Race Halt/Restart Before One (1) Lap Completion When a race is stopped

before the completion of one (1) lap, there shall be a complete restart in the original starting positions.

8-7

Race Halt/Restart After One (1) Lap Completion When a race is stopped

after the completion of at least one (1) lap, cars will line up in the order in which they were running (sequence on track) at the completion of the last full lap before being stopped.

8-8

Official Completion Unless otherwise stated in the official Supplementary

Regulations, all races will be run until the leader has completed the advertised distance. However, if unforeseen circumstances prevent the completion of the advertised distance and it is impractical to continue the race within a reasonable time after it has been stopped, the race will be considered officially completed after the halfway mark has been reached by the leader.

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8-9

Lap or Time Penalties The Race Director or his designee may impose a time

or lap penalty during a race by calling a car into and holding the car in the pits, or holding a car already in the pits, for a specified period of time or number of laps. A lap or time penalty during a full course yellow condition is not permitted. The following standard time penalties will be imposed by a Grand-Am Official during an Event: A. Too many individuals over the pit wall prior to the car stopping in the pit 10 seconds B. Too many individuals over the wall and/or working on the car during a pit stop - 20 seconds C. Working under the car during refueling, or without jack stands - 30 seconds D. Leaving the pit with pit equipment, hoses, tools, etc. still attached to the car - stop and go penalty under green flag condition E. Hitting or running over pit equipment while leaving the pit - stop and go penalty under green flag condition F. Having equipment over the wall prior to the car stopping in the pit - 10 seconds G. Exceeding the designated pit lane speed - stop and go plus a 10 seconds penalty under green flag condition H. Individual over the pit wall in improper attire - 10 seconds and person will be ejected from the pits I. Fire bottle improperly manned - 10 seconds

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J. K.

Improper or inoperative dead-man valve on the refueling rig - 60 seconds Exposed facial hair or eye protection not in place on the refueler during a pit stop - 10 seconds.

Grand-Am Officials may impose other or additional lap or time penalties as they deem appropriate under the circumstances. Lap or time penalties are not subject to appeal.

8-10 Qualifying - In all events less than six (6) hours in length, all cars must start the race with the engine used in qualifying in order to retain their grid position. A. The Driver qualifying the car must start the car in order to retain the Grid Position.

8-11 Testing - Competitors may not test at a race facility within two (2) weeks of an Event at that facility, unless Grand-Am designates such a test as an official test open to all Competitors.

SECTION 9 RACE PROCEDURE (FLAG RULES)

9-1

General Grand-Am Officials will use flags, as set forth in this section, for the

purpose of providing drivers with information. Grand-Am Officials may use light signals in addition to or in lieu of flags. If a driver is informed of a decision or event by GrandAm Officials in a manner other than by use of flags or light signals, then use of a flag or

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light signal in that situation is not necessary. The procedure for use of flags and/or lights by Grand-Am Officials may vary for individual series or races.

9-2

Flag Signals The following standard flag signals will be by Grand-Am Officials

used to advise participants of various specific instructions and conditions. A. Green Flag Start of race, track is clear, cancellation of a previous flag condition. B. Red Flag The race is stopped. It will be displayed only at the start/finish flag position. In the event a red flag is displayed, a stationary black flag will also be displayed at each flagging station simultaneously with the red flag at the start/finish position. All drivers must reduce speed and be

prepared to stop at any time. No passing is allowed. All drivers must proceed in single file back to the pit lane and await further instructions from Grand-Am Officials in the pits. Unless authorized by the Race

Director and announced to all Competitors, no Competitor may perform any type of service on his or her racecar, including those already in pit lane prior to the display of the red flag, until the race is restarted. The red flag is also used in the pit lane to control exiting from the pit lane area. C. Yellow Flag If the yellow flag is displayed in a motionless manner, it means danger, no passing, slow down, course workers are on the course. If the yellow flag is waved, it means extreme danger, no passing, slow down, course workers on the course. In either case, Competitors must be prepared to stop or take avoiding action.

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White Flag If the white flag is displayed in a motionless manner, it means a slow moving race car, service vehicle, tow truck, ambulance or fire truck is ahead. If the white flag is waved and displayed at start/finish line only, it means the start of the last lap. The white flag will be displayed to the leader first and then to the remainder of the Competitors.

E.

Yellow Flag with Red Stripes Slippery surface or debris on the racing surface ahead.

F.

Blue Flag (or Blue Flag with Orange Diagonal) If the blue flag is displayed to a Competitor in a motionless manner, it means another Competitor is following or catching the flagged Competitor and may be trying to pass. If the blue flag is waved, the Competitor to whom it is displayed must move over for another Competitor trying to pass. The blue flag is ordinarily used for a Competitor who is unaware of an overtaking Competitor or is clearly obstructing another Competitor.

G.

Black Flag If the black flag is displayed to a Competitor in a furled manner, it means the Competitor has committed an act of

unsportsmanlike conduct.

The Competitor must discontinue the

unsportsmanlike conduct or be penalized. If the black flag is waved at a Competitor, the Competitor must stop in his or her pit on the next pass by the pit area for consultation with a Grand-Am Official. It means that the Competitor has committed an infraction of the RuleBook or an act of unsportsmanlike conduct. The Race Director will halt the timing and

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scoring of a Competitor who fails to obey a waving black flag for four consecutive laps. H. Black Flag with Orange Disc The Competitors car has a mechanical problem. When this flag is displayed to a Competitor, he or she must report to his or her pit on the next lap. I. Black and White Checkered Flag End of race or session. All

Competitors may take a cool off lap at reduced speed or immediately return to the pit lane. J. Black-Flag All When the black flag is displayed to all Competitors, from the start/finish line and all corner stations it means there is an interruption of practice or qualifying. All Competitors on the course must return to the pits immediately, and may expect the practice or qualifying session to resume when the temporary situation-giving rise to the black flag is corrected. 9-3 Safety Car A. During the course of an Event, the Race Director may dispatch the safety car at any time in order to neutralize the racing and correct a hazardous situation on course. B. The safety car will be dispatched by the Race Director following the display of two stationary yellow flags at each station. Competitors may not pass after the yellow flags are displayed. The safety car will take the course in front of the current race leader or, should the leader pit, the position where the leader would have been.

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All Competitors must close up and follow the safety car in single file. Competitors may enter pit lane at any time, but may only reenter the course under the specific signals of the Pit Exit Marshal. Competitors must fall into single file at the rear of the field after the field has passed the pit area.

D.

Once the safety car is dispatched on course, it will pace the field for a minimum of two laps.

E.

After the situation has been cleared the safety car will begin waving cars by if necessary, until the current overall race leader is directly behind the safety car. Such a wave will occur one time at the end of each safety car period. Competitors who have been waved by may pick up their speed and proceed in single file with no overtaking to catch up to the rear of the field.

9-4

Rules When Away From the Pits Only a driver may refuel or service an

automobile within the first line of protection on the circuit and only with the approval of the appropriate Course Marshal and the Race Director. Crewmembers or other outside assistance is not permitted within the first line of protection on the circuit. The Race Director must be notified in advance of a driver change taking place on the course. Course Marshals may push or tow a disabled automobile to a safe location without penalty to the Competitor. A driver may not push his car except in pit lane.

9-5

Pit Lane Regulations

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When race cars are on the course a maximum of two (2) individuals per car may be allowed at the wall separating pit lane from the track unless the Supplementary Regulations published by Grand-Am for the race state otherwise. Competitors, including crewmembers, shall minimize the

crossing of pit lane at all times. During a race, only one (1) person may go over the pit wall prior to a pit stop in order to signal in the driver. All other team members and equipment must remain behind the pit wall until the car has come to a complete stop in its designated pit. At that time a maximum of five (5) crew members or industry representatives, total, are permitted over the pit wall at any one time in order to perform service on the car (Industry Representatives are counted as part of the Five). The only other individuals permitted over the pit wall at such times are: 1. 2. A driver sitting in the car. A driver entering or exiting the car, but the driver may not perform

any function other than assisting one another in entering and exiting the car. 3. The designated team member manning a fire extinguisher when

required. B. Jack Stands Whenever a team member is working under a car in pit lane the car must be supported by Jack Stands or Safety Supports acceptable to Grand-Am Officials. Fueling is not permitted while someone is working under a car on jackstands.

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C.

Prior to leaving the pit, the racecar must be free of all hoses, tools, etc. At no time may a car be driven over tools, airlines, parts, wheels, etc. At no time may a teams tools, wheels, airlines, parts, etc. encroach upon the fast pit lane or adjacent pit spaces. The team is responsible for the safe signaling of their car back into pit lane traffic. At the conclusion of a pit stop the crew must promptly return all equipment, clean all spills and return themselves behind the pit wall.

D.

Pit Lane Traffic No car may be driven under its own power in reverse or against traffic in pit lane. A driver who overshoots his pit must either continue on and complete another lap or he may be pushed in reverse by his crew. A car may be pushed in pit lane by the driver, crew, and/or Grand-Am Officials. A car in pit lane may be push-started under

supervision of a Pit Marshal. E. Removal From the Pits Cars may be removed from the pits during a race only with permission from the Race Director. The Race Director will permit the removal of a car from pit lane in order to complete work on the car that is hazardous or inconvenient to perform in the pits. The Race Director may assign a Pit Marshal to observe the work being done outside the pits. F. Pit Equipment 1. Uniforms All crewmembers shall wear clean uniforms or other

appropriate clothing at all times during practice, qualifying and races in order to present a professional appearance to the public. Tank tops, short

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pants and other inappropriate attire will not be permitted in the pit area on either side of the pit wall. Whenever a car is being refueled during an Event, crew members, industry representatives and all other individuals over the pit wall must wear at least a single layer, full-fire resistant suit on their exterior (see refueling regulations). Fuelers, Vent Bottle Men and Fire Bottle Men must additionally wear gloves, head protection (Balaclava or Helmit) and eye protection during refueling. 2. General Body parts, fuel, air tanks, parts, tools, wheels, etc. must

be stored in the pit in such a way that they do not block or infringe on any fire lanes or designated safety zones. 3. Air Tanks Compressed air tanks must be securely fastened or

anchored once their protective caps are removed. A protective cage must be installed around the regulator and fittings at all times. 4. Tools No electric or potential spark producing tools may be used

in the pits. 5. Batteries Slave batteries or auxiliary starting devices are

permitted on the grid and in the pits but only if they are equipped with a protective sealed jack/receptacle unit. 6. Pit Structures Any structure or fixture extending outward over the

pit wall and into pit lane must be a least 6 7 above the pit lane surface.

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9-6

Fueling A. All fueling in pit lane during a race must be done with a gravity-fed fueling rig approved specifications. by Grand-Am Officials and meeting the following

The rig must be a vented overhead fuel rig with a

maximum overall height of 67 (excluding the vent) as measured from the pit lane surface, and a maximum capacity of 65 gallons. The fuel hose must be 2 inch maximum inner diameter and a minimum length of 10 feet. The hose must be fitted with an automatic shut off valve at the base of the fuel tank and must be manned during refueling. The shut off valve must immediately stop the flow of fuel into the hose when it is manually released. The valve may not be fitted with any device that allows it to stay in the locked open position. Each refueling hose must be fitted with a restrictor, as specified and supplied by Grand-Am for each category, within a minimum 8 of clear hose adjacent to the refueling probe at the end of the hose. All fuel must pass through the restrictor. Nothing else is permitted inside the refueling hose. A 2 inner diameter vent hose must connect the car to the overhead refueling rig tank or to an approved container mounted to the overhead tank behind the pit wall. B. Fueling in and vent hoses in SR and GT must be fitted with approved dry break couplers. C. A maximum of 55 Gallons of fuel may be stored in the pit in addition to the fuel in the overhead rig during events where fueling is required. D. No leakage or spillage of fuel will be tolerated.

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The refueling rig may not be refilled during a pit stop. The addition of weight or any other force is not permitted on or in the refueling tank for the purposes of increased fuel flow beyond that of normal gravity. Fuel must be transferred by approved air or manual pumps only. Open fuel transfer is not permitted.

F.

The driver may remain in the car and the engine may be left running during refueling. No Competitor may work under the car while refueling is in process.

G. H.

Refueling on the starting grid is not permitted. During practice, cars may be fueled in pit lane from containers no larger than five gallons in capacity and equipped with dry break fittings on the fill and vent. All fuel handlers must be fully attired in the proper safety gear.

I. J.

Refueling during qualifying is not permitted. All fueling during a race must take place in the pit lane unless a car is on the course and is without fuel, in which case the car may be fueled on course with permission of Grand-Am Officials.

K.

Cars which cannot be fitted with a dual fuel probe may use a 6 th crew member over the wall exclusively to man a separate fueling vent probe. This individual must be fully protected with fireproof clothing, gloves, and eye protection and head protection.

SECTION 10 TIMING AND SCORING

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10-1 Official Scoring The Grand-Am Official designated by Grand-Am to be the Official Scorer for an Event is responsible for timing and scoring the Event. The

decisions of the Official Scorer, with respect to timing and scoring, are final unless the Official Scorer elects to request a re-check by Grand-Am Headquarters or when the Official Scorer is asked by a Team Manager who has competed in the Event to submit a request for such re-check to Grand-Am Headquarters.

10-2 Scoring Re-check Procedure A Team Manager asking the Official Scorer to submit a request for a re-check to Grand-Am Headquarters must do so in person within 20 minutes after the declaration of finishing positions has been made by Grand-Am Officials. The finishing positions of an Event, including any individual race, time trial, or qualifying race, shall not be considered official if a re-check is requested as provided herein, in which case the results of the Event shall be considered official upon the announcement of the re-check decision by Grand-Am Headquarters. If the Official

Scorer elects to request a re-check of the timing or scoring of an Event, the Official Scorer shall promptly forward to Grand-Am Headquarters the request and scoring data for the Event. If a Team Manager who has competed in the Event asks the Official Scorer to request such a re-check, the Official Scorer shall promptly forward to GrandAm Headquarters the request and score data for the Event, accompanied by a $500.00 non-refundable service fee collected from the Team Manager. Decisions of Grand-Am Headquarters on a scoring re-check are final, non-appealable and non-litigable. 10-3 Transmitters All cars must be fitted with a Grand-Am supplied scoring Qualifying and Race Sessions. Once this

Transmitter during all Official Practice,

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transmitter is assigned, if it is lost or damaged or not returned following the event, a $950.00 fee will be charged the Entrant.

SECTION 11 GRAND-AM OFFICIALS

11-1 Officials The Grand-Am Officials responsible for the orderly conduct of an Event are as follows: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Director of Competition Race Director Starter/Flag Marshals Technical Director/Technical Inspectors Pit/Paddock/Grid Marshals Chief Registrar/Registrars Press Officer Chief Timer and Scoring Safety Car Team

The above Grand-Am Officials may delegate part of their duties to assistants. 11-2 Conduct Every Grand-Am Official is expected to conduct himself or herself in a manner that will reflect positively on the sport of automobile racing, and that is in accordance with these Regulations, at all times. A Grand-Am Official shall have no responsibility or authority beyond his position, but a single Grand-Am Official may hold more than one position.

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11-3 Duties A. Director of Competition - This individual is the chief executive in charge of the overall competition and operations at Grand-Am Events. B. Race Director This individual is in charge of an Event and is responsible for the overall conduct of the Event. This position has the authority and responsibility to: 1. 2. Maintain order with respect to the conduct of the Event. Execute the program of events and activities per the schedule published in the Supplemental Regulations/Official Entry Blank. 3. 4. Prevent ineligible automobiles or participants from competing. Order inspections of any automobile in order to determine compliance with technical regulations. 5. 6. 7. Receive and process protests in accordance with section 14. Authorize driver changes. Modify or alter the Supplementary Regulations or schedule as may be appropriate in light of to local conditions. 8. Determine whether conditions are suitable to commence and continue the Event. 9. 10. 11. 12. Assess penalties in accordance with Section 13. Replace any Grand-Am Official unable to perform his or her duties. Supervise the distributions of awards to Competitors. Compile a report on an Event if requested.

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C.

Starter/Flag Marshals The Starter and Flag Marshals operate directly

under the Race Director and control Competitors from the time the automobiles enter the course until the conclusion of the Event and all Competitors have returned to the pit/paddock area. D. Technical Director The Technical Director is responsible for checking all

competing automobiles for compliance with all safety and technical regulations. The Technical Director and his or her assistants will be responsible for conducting inspections at the Race Directors request and will control, under the Race Directors supervision, all technical aspects during the course of the Event. The Technical Director is responsible for reporting any and all safety or technical irregularities to the Race Director. E. Pit/Paddock/Grid Marshals These Marshals are responsible for the

orderly organization of the pit and paddock area, pit lane assignments, gridding cars in correct starting order, maintaining traffic flow between the paddock and pit areas, and enforcing pit lane regulations during practice, qualifying and racing. F. Chief Registrar The Chief Registrar and assistants are responsible for

the necessary entry verification, licensing and issuance of credentials in accordance with the Supplementary Regulations for the Event. G. Chief of Timing & Scoring The Chief of Timing & Scoring and assistants

are responsible for the accurate timing and scoring of all practice, qualifying and racing activities. He or she maintains all point championships and is required to produce and maintain at Grand-Am Headquarters a complete record of each Event for historical purposes.

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Safety Car Team The Safety Car Team is responsible for the orderly

execution, under the Race Directors direction, of all caut ion periods during a race and the coordination of all pace car activities prior to the race, including pace laps. I. duties. Other Other officials may be appointed as needed to fulfill specific

SECTION 12 PENALTIES

12-1 Penalties Any Grand-Am Member who violates the Grand-Am Regulations, or attempts to bribe anyone involved with an Event, or is party to a fraud or any act detrimental to the sport of automobile racing or an Event, may be penalized by the Race Director or by a court convened by the Race Director.

12-2 Range of Penalties More than one penalty may be imposed for the same offense. Penalties may be imposed in order of severity as follows: A. Warning/Probation The Race Director may impose a definite or indefinite period of warning/probation. B. Fine The Race Director or appointed court may impose a monetary fine of up to and including $20,000.00. Fines must be paid within one week of the date the Race Director notifies the Competitor of the imposition of the fine. At the request of the Race Director, Grand-Am Headquarters will withhold prize moneys owed to a Competitor until all fines for which the

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Competitor is responsible are paid in full.

A Competitor may not

participate in an Event until all fines are paid in full. C. Loss of Points The Race Director may take away driver and/or manufacturer points otherwise awarded for a specific Event. D. Disqualification The Race Director or an appointed court may disqualify a Competitor from an Event. If a Competitor is disqualified, he or she will forfeit any monetary or point awards otherwise awarded for that Event. E. Suspension The Race Director or an appointed court may suspend a Competitors license to compete for an indefinite or definite period of time. F. Loss of Accrued Points/Expulsion A court appointed by the Race Director may eliminate all accrued championship points and/or expel a Competitor for serious offenses.

SECTION 13 PROTESTS

13-1 Matters Subject to Protest If a Grand Am Member who is a Competitor believes that another Competitor has or will obtain a significant unfair competitive advantage by some action that the Member believes is in violation of the Grand Am Regulations, the Entrant may protest such action to the Race Director. Protests will not be accepted that are directed to a decision of a Grand Am Official or Supervisory Official on any subject not specifically provided for in these rules. Such subjects include, but are not limited to timing and scoring decisions (except as set forth in Section 11), inspection decisions and race procedure decisions.

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13-2 Form - Protests must be delivered to the Race Director in writing, specifically stating the regulation violated, signed by the Entrant, and accompanied by a protest fee of $1,000 cash (U.S. Dollars).

13-3 Time Limits A protest must be received by the Race Director within the following time limits: A. Any protest that a Competitors car, car parts or equipment do not meet the specifications for the Event must be received prior to the scheduled close of technical inspection for the relevant Event. B. Any protest against a Competitors Sporting rule violation during qualifying or a race must be received within thirty (30) minutes after the official completion of the qualifying attempt or race.

13-4 Protests Against Cars If a protest is made against a cars eligibility, the protestor must provide, in addition to the written protest and protest fee, a cash deposit in the amount of $2,500, payable in U.S. dollars. If the protest is found to be valid, the cash deposit will be returned to the protester. If the Competitor who was protested is found legal the deposit is paid them. Any Competitor who does not allow inspection of his or her car in connection with a particular Event is subject to immediate disqualification from the Event.

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13-5 Disposition of Protests The Race Director shall first decide whether the matter is protestable, and if so shall decide the protest, or appoint a group of Grand-Am Officials to decide the protest, as promptly as possible, and shall inform the parties to the protest of the decision. A decision that the matter is not protestable is final and non-appealable. The Race Director (or the appointed Officials) will, as soon as

practical, hear all parties and gather all appropriate information deemed relevant to the protest. In deciding the protest, the Race Director (or the appointed Officials) may take whatever action he or she deems appropriate to further the interests of fairness and finality in competition results. Such action includes, but is not limited to, revising the official race results, imposing penalties (disqualifications, suspension or fines, and/or loss of finishing position(s) in the Event), awarding or subtracting points, or taking no action.

13-6 Awards Prizes and awards will be distributed after the protest is determined, or at such later time as all protests affecting the results of the Event are resolved.

13-7 Malicious Protests Any Competitor who makes a protest that, in the judgment of the Race Director or appointed Officials, is malicious or frivolous or otherwise presented in bad faith, may be penalized pursuant to Section 13.

SECTION 14 APPEALS

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14-1 Appeals A Competitor may file an appeal against a penalty or protest decision affecting him or her, imposed by the Race Director or Grand-Am Officials, provided notice of appeal is given by the Competitor to the Race Director in writing within one day of the receipt of the penalty or within one hour of the announcement of the protest decision. In addition, any Member or applicant whose membership application has been rejected, or whose membership has been terminated, by Grand-Am may appeal such decision to the Commissioner.

14-2 Appeals Board A Competitor is entitled to file an initial appeal and, if not satisfied with the result, to file a final appeal. An appeals board, consisting of

individuals appointed by the Commissioner for their knowledge and understanding of the sport, shall be appointed by the Commissioner to be responsible for the orderly administration of initial appeals. The Commissioner is responsible for the orderly

administration of final appeals. The appeals board may act with a quorum of three (3) individuals.

14-3 Effect Filing an appeal will have no effect on the implementation of the penalty or protest decision that is the subject of the appeal, unless the Commissioner determines in his or her sole discretion to the contrary. Prizes and awards may be withheld by Grand-Am until such time as the appeal process is complete.

14-4 Form Appeals must be in writing and signed by the appellant. Initial appeals must be received by the Race Director and accompanied by a $1,500.00 cash (U.S.

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dollars) appeal fee. With respect to an appeal of a protest decision, an appellant must notify the appeals board within 30 minutes of an initial appeal decision relating to a protest decision if he intends to present a final appeal to the Commissioner. Any final written appeal, whether relating to a penalty or protest decision, must be received by the Commissioner within three (3) days of the initial appeal decision, accompanied by an additional $1,500.00 cash (U.S. dollars) final appeal fee. 14-5 Hearings Initial appeals will be heard by the appeals board as soon as practical. For appeals involving a protest decision, all efforts will be made to administer the appeal prior to the conclusion of, or as promptly as possible after, the Event. The appeals board will establish the most appropriate procedure for hearing the appeal and shall inform all parties of the procedure prior to the hearing. Appellants and other

involved parties may appear in person at hearings but may not be represented by another individual or attorney. Any Member summoned by the appeals board who

refuses to appear may be subject to a penalty issued pursuant to Section 13. A majority of the appeals board must concur to modify any penalty or determine an appeal. If the appeals board fails to agree on any action, the appeal shall be forwarded to the Commissioner for final decision.

14-6 Final Appeals A Member may file with the Commissioner a final appeal against a judgment in an initial appeal affecting him. The Commissioner may choose to hear or not hear a final appeal, or may choose to review the written documentation and base his/her decision on the evidence presented at the initial appeal. The

Commissioners decision as to whether or not a final appeal should be heard is final and

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non-appealable.

The Commissioner may hear the final appeal personally or may

convene an appeals board to assist him in the final appeal. The final decision on the appeal, however, shall be made by the Commissioner. All parties will be informed of the time and place of any final appeal hearing. The Commissioner or parties may at their own expense call witnesses or present evidence, but any party must present his or her own case and may not be represented at the appeal by another individual or attorney. No other persons may be present at the final appeal hearing except those permitted by the Commissioner.

14-7 Appeal Decisions The initial appeal board or Commissioner may vacate, decrease or increase penalties previously imposed (or assess additional penalties), and may vacate, modify or uphold protest decisions, but may not order an Event re-run. The Commissioner and appeals board may publish their decision, and they may include the names of the parties involved. No Member shall have any right of action or claim against the Commissioner or appeals board.

14-8 Malicious Appeals The Commissioner may penalize in accordance with Section 13 the proponent of any appeal judged to be malicious or frivolous or otherwise presented in bad faith.

SECTION 15 AUTOMOBILES SECTION

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15-1 Grand-Am will publish regulations and specifications for various categories of automobiles eligible to participate in events.

15-2 Definitions Automobile or car is used throughout the Grand-Am RuleBook to mean the Grand-Am approved engine block crankcase and bodyshell/chassis combination. replaced. During a race neither the bodyshell/chassis or engine block may be

For rotary engines the engine block/crankcase will consist of the front,

intermediate and rear rotary housings.

The automobiles must have four wheels not in line, the front two must affect steering and the rear two affect propulsion.

15-3 Equivalence Formula The following standard formula will be used throughout the Grand-Am RuleBook. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters = 25.4 millimeter 1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters 1 mile = 1760 yards = 5280 feet = 1.60934 kilometers 1 square inch = 6.45 square centimeters 1 cubic inch = 16.387 cubic centimeters 1 U.S. gallon = 4 U.S. quarts = 231.18 cubic inches = 3.785 liters 1 pound = 16 ounces = 453.592 grams 1 mile per hour = 1.467 feet per second = 0.60934 kilometers per hour 1 millimeter = 0.1 centimeters = 0.03937 inches

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J. K. L.

1 meter = 3.28 feet = 1.0936 yards 1 kilometer = 1000 meters = 1093.6 = 0.62137 miles 1 cubic centimeter = 0.061 cubic inches M. 1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters = 61.0255 cubic inches = 0.264

U.S. gallon N. O. P. 1 kilogram = 1000 grams = 2.2046 pounds 1 kilometer per hour = 1.62137 miles per hour Cylinder volume = 3.1416 x bore 4 Q. R. S. T. Engine displacement = cylinder volume x number of cylinders 1 bar = 14.7 psi Atmospheric Pressure = 29.92 HG = 14.7 psi = 1.01 bar Average Speed = 3600 x length of track x number of laps (Total of time in seconds) 15-4 Tires A. B. Grand-Am will control the eligibility of tires in its sanctioned Events. Grand-Am may: 1. Require Competitors to use the same tire used in qualifying to start the race. 2. 3. 4. Limit the number of tires used in competition. Require all Competitors to use the same tire. Mark or impound Competitors tires.
2

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Prohibit the use of any tire which is, or a Grand-Am Official believes to have been, treated with a substance that may alter the properties of the tire as supplied by the manufacturer.

C.

Tire Warmers The use of tire warmers or any other means of artificially warming tires is prohibited.

15-5 Fuel A. The Official Fuel for Grand-Am is 76 Competition Racing Fuel (100 Octane). B. C. D. E. Official fuel must be used exactly as supplied at the circuit. Only air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant. Grand-Am has the right to sample a competitors fuel at any time. 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. F. Competitors are responsible for properly disposing of all unused fuel at any time.

15-6 Technical Inspection/Minimum Mandatory Safety Requirements Each car entered in an Event must be inspected and approved by Grand-Am technical officials prior to being allowed to participate in practice for an Event.

15-7 Ballast - Any ballast added must be bolted in, in minimum increments of 5 pound blocks securely affixed to the chassis of the automobile.

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15-8 Towing Eyes - All cars must be equipped with sturdy, clearly marked towing eyes (hooks) securely affixed to the front and rear of the car.

15-9 Fuel Fillers/Vents - In events where fueling is required, all cars must be fitted with leak proof dry break couplings for the fuel tank filler and vent. The couplings must not incorporate any retaining device when in an open position. Fuel tank fillers and vents may not protrude beyond the bodywork or be placed in a vulnerable location.

SECTION 16 STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

16-1 Grand-Am has created uniform Standing Supplementary Regulations to determine how series Events are conducted and how series championships are to be determined.

SECTION 17 PRIZES, POINT FUNDS AND AWARDS

17-1 Sole Authority Grand-Am is the only authority for awarding of all Grand-Am Event prizes and Grand-Am series points and awards, and naming of all series champions.

17-2 Event Prizes Prizes and awards for all Events will be distributed by Grand-Am in accordance with the Official Entry Blank for that Event. Grand-Am Members agree to

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abide by decisions of Grand-Am with respect to the establishment and distribution of such prizes and awards.

17-3 Point Funds Grand-Am may established a point fund.

17-4 Grand-Am Driver Championship Point Awards A. Grand-Am will award driver points in each category of each individual series by finishing position as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 35 33 31 29 27 25 24 23 22 21 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

In 24-hour events, points will be awarded as above plus an additional ten (10) points. Events equal to or exceeding 500 miles or 1000 km, or 6-12 hours in duration, will be awarded points as above plus an additional five (5) points.

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Eligibility for Point Awards: A minimum of two drivers are required for all Grand-Am championship series events unless otherwise stated in the Supplementary Regulations. Drivers will be awarded points only in the

first car driven. Drivers will be awarded points only if they hold a GrandAm Membership. A driver, driving a car without being properly nominated may forfeit any awards earned in that event. The minimum time or

distance of an Event required to earn points will be detailed in the Event supplementary regulations. C. Distance is measured in whole laps completed by a car with lap credit going to the driver who crosses the scoring line at the end of each lap. In cases where a minimum distance is required to be eligible for points, fractional laps will not be counted. D. Ties - In the case of a tie in the final point standings the tie will be broken according to the drivers relative number of first place finishes, the number of seconds, etc. down to tenth place finishes. If a tie still remains, the tie will stand and all awards will be equally distributed. E. Dispute - Grand-Am will decide any dispute or question about point awards.

18-5 Grand-Am

Manufacturer

Championships

Grand-Am

will

recognize

manufacturer champions in each category as follows: A. B. SPORTSRACER engine and chassis manufacturer SportsRacer II engine and chassis manufacturer

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GTO chassis/body manufacturer GTU chassis/body manufacturer American GT chassis/body manufacturer

The manufacturer championship will be based on relative point standings at the conclusion of the series.

Championship points will be awarded identically as in Section 18-4(A), except a given make may receive points only for its highest placing position in each Event.

In the case of a tie in the final point standings, the tie will be broken per Section 18-4(D).

18-6 Grand-Am Team Owner Championships - Grand-Am will recognize team owner champions in each category of each individual series by finishing positions using the point scale found in Section 18-4(A). A. To be eligible for points in the Team Owner Championship, the team owner must hold a current Grand-Am entrant license and be a registered participant in the Grand-Am Team Owner Program. B. Team Owners may register multiple cars in the Team Owner Program, but each car will earn points as a separate entity. Points earned by two or more cars will not be totaled. (Points earned in one category may not be transferred to another). C. Distance is measured in whole laps completed by a car.

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Ties - In the case of a tie in the final point standings the tie will be broken according to the relative number of each cars first place finishes, the number of seconds, etc. down to tenth place finishes. If a tie still remains, the tie will stand and all awards will be equally distributed.

SECTION 19 GRAND-AM AUTHORITY

19-1 Grand-Am Authority 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, the naming of manufacturer or seriessponsored Grand-Am champions, and the award of prize monies, in the manner set forth in the Grand-Am Rule Book. Notwithstanding that a specific Grand-Am Event may be listed on the FIA calendar or may be part of an Event counting towards a FIA championship, Grand-Am retains sole authority to settle finally any dispute that may arise during a Grand-Am Event, including any and all disputes that may affect individual or series awards, by naming a court of appeal according to the Grand-Am Rule Book.

19-2 FIA Licensing All car owners entering Grand-Am Events that are also FIAlisted must possess a current, valid FIA Entrants license. All drivers entering such Events must possess a current, valid FIA Driver License of the grade specified in the Official Entry Form. If the Official Entry Form permits FIA license holders who do not possess current Grand-Am licenses to compete, they are not eligible for Grand-Am

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point fund awards or any of the benefits of Grand-Am membership. They will be bound by the Grand-Am RuleBook and any Supplemental Regulations for the Event.

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SPORTSRACER REGULATIONS

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SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS

1-1 Sports Racing Car - Two seater, open automobile constructed especially for speed races.

1-2

Automobile - Land vehicle running on four non-aligned complete wheels, of

which the front two are used for steering and the rear two used for propulsion.

1-3

Land Vehicle - Locomotive device propelled by its own motive power constantly

taking real support from the ground surface with propulsion and steering controlled by the driver on board the vehicle.

1-4

Bodywork - All those parts of the car which are wholly sprung, in contact with

the external air stream, excepting those parts clearly associated with the mechanical function for the engine, the transmission or the running gear. All air intakes shall be considered part of the bodywork.

1-5 itself.

Event - An event shall consist of the official practice, qualifying and the race

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Weight - Is the weight of the car without the driver and fuel at all times during the

1-7

Wheel - Flange and rim. Complete Wheel. Flange, rim and tire.

1-8

Door - That part of the bodywork that opens to give access to the driver and

passenger compartment.

1-9

Cockpit - The volume which accommodates the driver and passenger.

1-10 Engine - Assembly constituted by the cylinder block, cylinders and cylinder heads.

1-11 Cylinder Capacity - The volume swept by the movement of the pistons inside the cylinders of the engine. In calculations the value of n is held to be 0.7854.

1-12 Supercharging/Turbo Charging - Increasing the weight of the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber (over the weight induced by normal atmospheric pressure, ram effect and dynamic effects in the induction and/or exhaust system) by any means whatsoever. The injection of fuel under pressure is not considered supercharging.

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1-13 Main Structure - This is the fully sprung part of the structure to which the suspension and/or spring loads are transmitted extending longitudinally from the foremost front suspension mounting on the chassis to the rearmost rear mounting.

1-14 Mechanical Elements - Elements necessary for propulsion, suspension, steering and braking, together with all the accessories, moving or not, which are necessary for the normal function of the above.

1-15 Sprung Suspension - The means whereby all complete wheels are suspended from the body/chassis by a spring medium.

1-16 Telemetry - The transmission of data between a moving car and anyone connected with the entry of the car.

1-17 Semi-Automatic Gearbox - One which, when the driver calls for a gear change, takes over the control of one or more of the engine, clutch and gear selectors momentarily to enable the gear to be changed.

SECTION 2 - REGULATIONS

2-1

Role of the Grand American Road Racing Association - The following

technical regulations are issued by Grand American Road Racing Association.

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Permitted Modifications - All modifications not allowed by these regulations are

expressly forbidden.

2-3

Vehicle Eligibility - An eligible vehicle must comply with all of the following

technical regulations.

2-4

Eligible Engines Engines must comply with Section 5.

2-5

Regulations & Amendments - Each year Grand American Road Racing

Association will publish changes made to these regulations. All such changes will take effect on the 1st of January following their publication.

Changes made for safety reasons may be introduced immediately by written notice.

2-6

Compliance with the Regulations - It is the duty of each competitor to satisfy

the Grand-Am officials that his automobile complies with these regulations in their entirety at all times during an event. Any effort to take advantage of a loop hole in these rules will not be tolerated. Any modification and/or components not defined in these rules are not permitted. A cars construction of which is deemed to be dangerous, will be excluded.

2-7

Measurements - Measurements must be made while the car is stationary on a

flat horizontal surface or as provided by the Grand-Am regulations.

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Electronic System - Any automatic or electronic chassis control system or

function is prohibited. This includes anti-lock brakes, traction control, automatic or semiautomatic transmissions, power actuated clutches, electronically or automatically adjusted final drive differential systems, damper suspension or ride height adjustment, power braking, four wheel steering, moveable ballast. Semi-automatic or automatic gearboxes and differentials with electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic slip control are prohibited. A simple open-loop electronic switch, operated by the driver acting on the electrical system of the engine is not considered an electronic control.

2-9

New Technology - Technology, materials, systems or allied technology that are

not in current use or accepted technology will not be accepted without authorization of Grand American Road Racing Association.

SECTION 3 - BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS

3-1

Chassis and Bodywork Dimensions A. B. The overall length of the car must not exceed 183 inches. The overall width of the car including complete wheels shall not exceed 79 inches, when front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

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The overall height of the car measured vertically from the reference plane defined in Section 3-5 to the highest part of the car, excluding the rollover structure shall not exceed 38 inches.

D.

The minimum height of the rollover structure from the reference plane defined in Section 3-5 shall be 40.157 inches at the main hoop and 25.984 inches at the front hoop.

3-2

Overhangs & Wheelbase A. Front, plus rear overhangs must not exceed 80% of the wheelbase. The difference between the front and rear overhangs must not exceed 15% of the wheelbase. B. C. Maximum front and rear overhang is 39.370 inches. Minimum wheelbase is 107.874 inches, except Kudzu DLM and DLY at 105 inches.

3-3

Doors - Doors are optional.

3-4

Windshield - A transparent windshield is optional. Where fitted must be Lexan.

3-5

Bodywork & Materials A. The bodywork shall cover all the mechanical elements when viewed from above, see Section 11-2.

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Between the front and rear wheel centerlines the bottom of the chassis shall be flat, continuous, rigid, lie on one plane and form an integral part of the chassis/body unit. Except for the rear trailing edge, which must remain flat, the sides may be curved up to the bodywork with a maximum 5-cm radius. Reference plane is the underside of the flat bottom.

C.

Air flow between the bodywork and the flat floor can only be used for cooling and must exit the rear of the car.

D.

At the sides the flat bottom may not exceed a longitudinal plane extending through the wheel outer edge.

E.

No openings are permitted in the flat floor except for maintenance panels, clearance for suspension arm travel and air jacks.

F. G. H.

No sprung part of the car is permitted below the reference plane. Material free, except in Section 14. Any part having an aerodynamic effect, and all parts of the bodywork must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car (chassis/body unit), must have no freedom of movement, must be solidly fixed and must remain immobile in relation to this part while the car is in motion.

I.

Any device or contrivance designed to bridge the gap between the sprung part of the car and the ground is prohibited in all circumstances.

J.

Behind the rear wheels the bodywork must descend to the rear axle centerline.

K.

Air extractors (louvers) are permitted:

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On the rear valance above the axle centerline provided that they do not protrude more than 20mm above the bodywork and that no mechanical part or parts of the complete wheel is seen when viewed from the rear.

2.

Mandatory on bodywork above each front wheel minimum opening size 25 square inches and they may not protrude more than 20mm above the surrounding surface.

3.

Either side, wheel arch vents, shall not protrude beyond the perimeter of the car and is contained below a horizontal plane between the two wheel centerlines at any static ride height as viewed from the side.

L.

Air intakes. The only permitted function is for cooling air to the (radiators) water or oil brakes, engine or cockpit ventilation. They must channel all air to the components to be cooled. They must not protrude beyond the perimeter of the car when viewed from above.

M.

Viewed from the side the wheel arches must remain open.

SECTION 4 - WEIGHT

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Minimum Weight - must not be less than 1985 pounds race ready less fuel and

driver except, 275 Cubic Inch Deplacemnt V-6 stock block, 2-valve push rod engine, and a 3 rotor Mazda which may weigh1750 pounds, a 4 rotor Mazda may weigh 1800 pounds. A. The right is reserved by the Grand-Am to adjust the weights to maintain equality of performance.

4-2

Ballast is permitted and must be a solid mass requiring tools to secure. Fixing

bolts must be drilled to enable the Grand-Am officials to fit seals.

4-3

It is prohibited to add or remove any solid mass or exchange a lighter element

during the race.

4-4

The weight may be checked at any time during an Event.

SECTION 5 - ENGINE

5-1

Grand-Am SportsRacer A. B. C. Normally aspirated - maximum capacity 366 cubic inches. Rotary engines - 3 or 4 rotor. Turbocharged Deplacement. engines Maximum capacity 244.5 Cubic Inch

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Titanium is prohibited unless used in the base production engine, except it is permitted for connecting rods, valves, valve retainers and heatshields.

5-2

Engine Modifications Variable valve timing, variable inlet systems and/or

variable exhaust systems are prohibited. Only a direct mechanical linkage between the throttle pedal and the engine is permitted. prohibited. A. B. Engines are free respecting always Section 5-1 and Section 5-2. Internal and/or external spraying or injection of water or any substance whatsoever for the purpose of assisting combustion is forbidden (other than fuel for the normal purpose of combustion in the engine). The use of any ceramic components is

5-3

Normally Aspirated Engines - The engine air intake system(s) must be

complete with an air box with airtight joints, fitted with two restrictors. The restrictors must be made of metal with a minimum width of 3 mm over the maximum diameter. A. All air feeding the engine must pass through the restrictors. No holes or vents in air box allowed. B. The right to adjust the restrictor diameters, to balance performance, is reserved by Grand-Am. C. The right to adjust the maximum permitted rpm limits is reserved by Grand-Am.

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Turbocharged Engines - The turbocharger(s) must be fitted with metal

restrictors 3mm long with maximum diameter as detailed in Section 20. A. Between the restrictor and the charging device a straight airtight diffuser cone must be fitted with 70 of opening maximum, or comply with FIA drawing 254-4. B. C. All air feeding the engine must pass through these restrictors. Variable diameter inlets and adjustable internal vanes on turbochargers are prohibited. D. Cars must not be equipped with any device which allows the boost pressure, or the electronic management system controlling boost pressure, to be adjusted from within the cockpit. E. Boost pressure as detailed in Section 20. May be monitored throughout an event, by equipment fitted to the cars. F. The right is reserved by Grand-Am to adjust the size of air restrictor(s) and boost pressure to equalize performance.

5-5

Charge Temperature A. Internal and/or external spraying or injection of water or any substance whatsoever is forbidden (other than fuel for the normal purpose of combustion in the engine). B. Apart from the intercoolers, any device, system, procedure, construction or design the purpose and/or effect of which is any decrease whatsoever of the temperature of the intake air and/or of the charges (air and/or fuel)

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of the engine is forbidden. Apart from pipes feeding an air/water heat exchanger, the pipes between the supercharging device, the intercooler and the manifold are free, but their only function must be to channel air.

5-6

Cooling - The cooling system is free. No pipes containing coolant may pass

through the cockpit.

5-7

Exhaust - the exhaust is free except: A. Exhaust gases may only exit at the end of the system, which must be at the rear of the car. B. Exhaust system must remain within the perimeter of the bodywork when viewed from above. C. D. The noise generated by the car must not exceed 110 dba. Cars with engines forward of the driver, the exhaust may exit the lower 1/3 of the bodywork out each side in front of the rear wheels.

5-8

Telemetry - The use of telemetry is forbidden. This rule is up for review and may

be changed during the 2000 season.

SECTION 6 - FUEL PUMPS, TANKS AND LINES

6-1

The fuel system is free except:

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Fuel Tanks A. No part of the fuel tank(s) is allowed more than 26.750 inches from the longitudinal centerline or, outside the area between the front and rear wheel centerlines, of the car. The fuel cells must be separated from the cockpit and the engine compartment by means of a firewall. B. Fuel tanks must be rubber bladders conforming to, or exceeding the specifications FIA/FT3. C. All rubber bladders must be made by a manufacturer recognized by the FIA. D. All rubber bladders shall have a printed code indicating the name of the manufacturer, the specifications to which the tank has been manufactured and the date of manufacture. E. No rubber bladder shall be used more than five years after date of manufacture, unless inspected and re-certified by the manufacturer for a period of up to another two years.

6-3

Fittings & Lines A. All fuel fittings in the tank (including air vents, inlets, outlets, tank fillers, inter tank connectors and access openings) must be metal fittings bonded into the fuel tank. B. All fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine must have a selfsealing breakaway valve.

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No lines containing fuel may pass through the cockpit. When flexible, all lines must have threaded connectors and braid. All fuel lines must have a minimum burst pressure of 350 PSI at 350 F. Fuel tank vent lines must have a gravity activated rollover valve. Fuel pumps must only operate when the engine is running except during the starting process.

6-4

Fuel Tank Fillers - All cars must be fitted with fuel tank filler and vents, which

may be combined, or single units fitted each side of the car. A. Both fillers and air vents must be equipped with leakproof dry break couplings complying with the dead man principle. Therefore not incorporating any retaining device when in an open position. B. Fuel tank fillers and vents must not protrude beyond the bodywork or be placed in a vulnerable position. C. Cars must be fitted with a self-sealing connector, which can be used to obtain fuel from the tank. This connector must be be fitted immediately before the injectors. D. Any breather pipe connecting the tank to atmosphere must exit outside the bodywork and must be fitted with a gravity activated rollover valve to control any fuel loss, under any condition.

6- 5

ReFueling -

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A.

ReFueling the car in pit lane by any other means than by gravity, with a maximum tank height of 6 feet 7 inches above the pit lane where the fueling takes place is forbidden.

B. C. D.

During the race only one autonomous supply tank may be used per car. There must be a breather vent above the tank. The fueling hose, minimum length 10 feet, maximum inside diameter 2 inches must be provided with a leakproof coupling to fit the filler mounted on the car. All competitors must install a fuel flow restrictor, provided by Grand-Am, in the fuel hose within a minimum 8 inch length of clear hose with the restrictor in contact with the fueling probe. Nothing else permitted in the fuel hose.

E.

A spring loaded cut off valve, situated on the outlet of the supply tank and controlling fuel flow must be manned at all times during fueling.

F.

All hoses and fittings from the supply tank and back may have a maximum inside diameter of 2 inches.

G.

During practice, on pit lane, only an unpressurized container not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons capacity which is vented and has a leak proof coupling connecting to the filler on the car can be used. Refueling during qualifying is prohibited.

H.

If a meter is used it must be an FIA homologated type. If an external sight gauge is fitted to the tank it must be fitted with isolating valves as close as possible to the tank.

I.

Refueling on the starting grid is prohibited.

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J.

The storage of fuel on board the car at a temperature less than 100 C below the ambient temperature is prohibited.

6-6

Fuel Capacity A. B. Maximum fuel capacity is 24 U.S. gallons. 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 (Section 6-6(A)) is prohibited. C. The right is reserved by Grand-Am, to adjust the size of fuel tank to maximize equality of performance.

SECTION 7 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

7-1 free.

Provided the regulations in this Section are complied with the electrical system is

7-2 only.

Batteries - must be securely mounted, sealed, and insulated, 12-volt systems

7-3

Starting - A starter must be fitted and be in working order during an event. The

driver must also be able to operate the starter when seated normally.

7-4

Lighting Equipment

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A.

The car must be fitted with: 1. Front: At least two front headlights the center of which must be symmetrical to the longitudinal centerline of the car separated by a minimum of the front track measurement. 2. Rear: Two red rear tail and stoplights located symmetrically to the longitudinal centerline of the car separated by the minimum of the rear track measurement. 3. A high intensity red rear rain light minimum 21 watt situated in center rear of the car.

SECTION 8 - TRANSMISSION

8-1

Maximum six forward speeds and one reverse gear. Electronic selection systems

and automatic transmissions are prohibited A. B. C. Mechanical sequential gear change is permitted. Four wheel drive systems are prohibited. The transmission must be designed that should the car is stopped or engine stalled, it can be freely pushed or towed. D.

8-2

Reverse gear must be operational.

8-3

Conventional design multiple disc clutch mandatory.

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8-4

Differential - See Section 2-8. Viscous differentials are not considered to have

hydraulic slip control provided outside control is not possible when the car is in motion.

SECTION 9 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING

9-1

All Wheels - Cars must have four (4) wheel Independent Suspension.

9-2

The Springing Medium - must not consist of bolts located through flexible

bushings or flexible mountings. Otherwise free, respecting the following regulations see Section 2-8.

9-3

Chromium Plating - of the suspension members is prohibited.

9-4

Suspension Members - must be made from homogenous metallic material. A. The modification or control of springs and shock absorber adjustment from inside the cockpit is prohibited.

9-5

The Steering - is free except there must be a continuous metal linkage between

the steering wheel and the steered front wheels. A. B. A quick release steering wheel is mandatory. A round or d-shaped complete steering wheel is required.

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9-6

Four Wheel Steering - is prohibited

SECTION 10 - BRAKES

10-1 A. The Brake System must meet the following requirements. The brake

pedal must operate all four wheels through a Duel Master Cylinder System. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Anti-lock brake and Power Brake systems are prohibited. Only one Brake Caliper per wheel. All Brake lines must comply with FIA Article 252.3.2. Carbon Brake Discs are prohibited. MMC or Alloy Beryllium (80 gp/99 Newton) Calipers are prohibited. Only magnetic cast iron or cast steel rotors allowed. Liquid and/or gas cooling of the Brakes are not permitted. Brake Fluid Re-circulating System is allowed. 1. Traction control is not permitted. J. Brake Disc Bells - may be aluminum alloy or ferrous material only. Titanium is prohibited.

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SECTION 11 - WHEELS AND TIRES

11-1 Measurements - taken horizontally at wheel center height. A. B. C. Maximum width for complete wheel and tire assembly cross section is 16". Maximum complete wheel diameter = 28.5" Minimum rim diameter 16" / maximum diameter 18"

11-2 The complete wheel above the axle centerline must be covered by the bodywork when viewed from above.

11-3 Must be homogenous metallic material. Minimum wheel weights: Front: 18 lbs. Rear 20 lbs.

11-4 The maximum number of wheels is four. All wheels must be the same diameter.

11-5 The method of wheel attachment is free except: only Hex Lap or Wheel Nuts allowed (Spline Drive Nuts not permitted) wheel nuts must be secured by a spring clip colored dayglo red/orange unless an alternative approved FIA method is used.

11-6 On board jacking systems is permitted but on board compressed air bottles are prohibited.

11-7 Pressure control valves on the wheels is prohibited.

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SECTION 12 - COCKPIT

12-1 The cockpit shall be designed to ensure the maximum driver protection in the event of impact or inversion. It must be possible to fit two seats of equal size (excluding shoulder supports) symmetrical to the longitudinal centerline of the car. Lines carrying fuel, lubricant or coolant fluids are prohibited from the cockpit. Brake lines must be continuous with no connections within the cockpit. A. The soles of the drivers feet, when seated in the normal driving position with his feet on the pedals in the inoperative position, shall not be situated forward of the vertical plane passing through the center line of the front wheels. B. The following items are permitted in the cockpit, outside the two protected areas, provided they do not hinder driver exit and removal, or present any danger to the driver: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Safety equipment and structures Toolkit Seat (s) Driving controls Electronic equipment A driver cooling system Pneumatic jacks Batteries, suitably boxed

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9. 10.

Ballast Ventilation equipment

12-2 Survival cell pre 1999 cars. The chassis structure must include a survival cell extending from behind the fuel tank to a plane at least 15 cms in front of the soles of the drivers feet, resting on the pedals, the pedals in the inoperative position. A. An impact absorbing structure must be attached to the forward part of the survival cell. This structure need not be an integral part of the survival cell but must be solidly attached to it. B. Two volumes of equal dimensions, defined by flat rectangular surfaces, symmetrical to the longitudinal centerline of the car must be provided for the legs of both occupants. Measurements of the volumes will include right angles only and extend from the vertical plane of the steering wheel to the vertical plane of the pedals: Width: 33 cms minimum. Height: 30 cms minimum. C. The only components which may intrude into these volumes will be: 1. 2. Steering column and its joints. Suspension wishbone mountings, but only if they do not present any danger to the driver. D. All surface area materials adjacent to the driver must present antipenetrant barriers. E. The chassis body structure must provide a lateral protection at least 19.625 inches high from the floor up to and along the total length of the

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cockpit opening. The vertical external planes of the lateral protections must be separated by a minimum 35.433 inches.

12-3 Cockpit Opening - The cockpit opening must be a minimum 35.433 inches width by 27.599 inches longitudinally including windshield and maintained over 80% to provide for radii. Nothing may be above the cockpit except the rollover structure.

Bodywork adjacent to the driver's head must be protected with suitable, fire resistant, high density padding material.

SECTION 13 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT

13-1 Fire Extinguishers - must comply with FIA Article 258.14.1

13-2 Safety Belts - must comply with FIA Article 258.14.2. (FIA 8853-98)

13-3 Rear View Mirrors - must be fitted on each side of the car with a minimum surface area of 100 cm2. The mirrors must be visible from the rear of the car and must provide adequate rear vision for the driver. They must not protrude outside the periphery of the car viewed from above.

13-4 Where a separate seat is fitted it must comply with FIA 3855-92. All seat areas must have a base pad in fire resistant material to protect the driver's spine. A headrest must be fitted which cannot deflect rearwards more than 4 cm when a force of 85 daN is

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applied. The headrest must have a minimum continuous surface of 400 cm2 and be covered with a fire resistant material. There must be no protruding parts or fixings. The headrest must be positioned so it is the first point of contact for driver's helmet, when seated normally, in the event of an impact projecting the head rearwards.

13-5 Master Switch A. The driver when seated normally with the safety belt fastened and the steering wheel in place, must be able to cut off all electrical circuits by means of a spark proof circuit breaker switch. The switch must be located on the dashboard and must be clearly marked by a symbol showing a red spark on a blue triangle. B. There must also be an exterior switch, which is capable of being operated from a distance by a hook, and must be clearly marked by a symbol showing a red spark on a blue triangle.

13-6 Towing Eyes - Rigid steel towing eyes with an inner diameter of 80 mm (maximum 100 mm) and a minimum 5 mm thick, must be securely fixed to the chassis, front and rear, positioned enabling towing attachments and clearly painted contrasting color: red, yellow or orange. A. Where a lifting area is located on the main hoop, it must be clearly identified with dayglo yellow surround.

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SECTION 14 - SAFETY STRUCTURES

14-1 The use of magnesium sheet less than 3 mm thick is prohibited.

14-2 Rollover Structure - Front and rear rollover structures are mandatory. A. B. Be made of minimum CDS 2 or alloy steel seamless tubing The main hoop must have a minimum tube diameter of 1 inches, wall thickness .090 inches. C. The front rollover structure must be at least 25.984 inches from the reference plane and be symmetrical to the longitudinal centerline of the car. No part of the steering wheel, whatever it's position, is allowed higher than the rollover structure. D. The rear rollover structure must have a minimum horizontal width at the top of 19.625 inches and a minimum width at the bodywork level of 34.4 inches. The minimum height from the reference plane must be 40.157

inches. Two rearward facing braces connected to the top of the hoop. A diagonal reinforcement bar from the top of the hoop (drivers side) and connected as a minimum to the middle point of the chassis/body unit. The front and rear structure must be separated longitudinally by a minimum 29.921 inches. This structure must be capable of withstanding the loads in accordance with FIA Article 274.15.3: W = SR1: 1000 kgs E. The drivers helmet must not be less than 5 cm from a plane connecting the front and rear hoops.

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F.

Streamlining or fairing the rear rollover structure is permitted no more than 20 cms horizontally and provided the transverse plane passing through the roll bar tubing center remains symmetrical. The fairing must not cover the rollbar mounting area over the main structure.

G.

It is forbidden to drill holes in the rollover structure for any purpose.

14-3 Cars must be equipped with a firewall between the engine to the cockpit. Holes in the firewalls for the passage of controls or wires must be a minimum size and completely sealed.

SECTION 15 - AERODYNAMICS

15-1 The only primary device permitted for exerting rear Down Force is the rear wing, at the rear of the car. Must be a fixed, adjustable wing at the rear of the car. This wing may comprise two parts and may not be adjustable from within the cockpit. Must be contained within a volume 6 inches (vertically) x 16 inches (horizontally) x the width of the car and be mounted at the rear wheel so that no part, including the end plates, is higher than 38 inches above the reference plane. End plates must not be integral with the bodywork and maintain at least 100 mm clearance from the bodywork.

15-2 Forward of the front wheel centerline no bodywork element having a wing profile is permitted.

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15-3 Additional aerodynamic bottom devices may be added to the front bodywork: A. B. Forward of the front wheel centerline. Outboard of the longitudinal centerline of the front wheels provided that: 1. 2. 3. Section 3-1. They do not obstruct the driver's view. They are firmly secured. They remain within the maximum prescribed bodywork dimensions

15-4 Tunnels, ducts, skirts, diffusers, extractors, or other devices for the purpose of inducing down force within or without the exterior shape of the body are prohibited.

15-5 No bodywork panel/diffusers are allowed between the inside faces of the rear wheels below a horizontal plane connecting the centerlines of the rear axles to the rear extremity of the car.

SECTION 16 - OIL SUPPLY

16-1 Providing the following regulations are complied with the oil system is free.

16-2 Oil tanks are not permitted: in the cockpit, more than 26 inches from the longitudinal centerline of the car, aft of the gearbox, or in a vulnerable area. The oil tank must be surrounded by a 10-mm thick crushable structure.

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16-3 When the cars lubrication system includes an open breather it must vent into a catch tank, minimum capacity of 3 liters. The tank must have a drain.

16-4 All lines carrying lubricants are prohibited from the cockpit. The lines must comply with FIA Article 253.3.3.2.

SECTION 17 - FUEL

17-1 Grand-Am reserves the right to require use of an official fuel.

17-2 Fuel will be automotive gasoline only.

17-3 Official fuel must be used exactly as supplied.

17-4 Only air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.

17-5 Grand-Am has the right to sample a competitors fuel at any time.

SECTION 18 - ELIGIBILITY

18-1 All cars, chassis, and engines produced and raced before January 1, 1999 is free from regulation in regards to availability or selling price.

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18-2 Manufacturers or constructors of all cars, chassis, and engines produced after January 1, 1999 must respect the following regulations in regards to availability and selling price to be eligible for competition in the Grand-Am SportsRacer championship. It is the sole responsibility of the individual purchasers of cars, chassis, or engines to satisfy themselves of the ability and willingness of their suppliers to establish and maintain eligibility. A. To establish eligibility, a statement of selling price and specifications, including a list of spares and their prices, must be filed with Grand-Am prior to participation in Grand-Am events. 1. Selling price of a complete SportsRacer may not exceed $640,000.00. Selling price of a complete SportsRacer II may not exceed $202,000.00. 2. Selling price of a complete SportsRacer without engine may not exceed $518,800.00. Selling price of a complete SportsRacer II without engine may not exceed $159,500.00. 3. Selling price of a complete SportsRacer engine (excluding wiring, airbox, and restrictor (s) shall not exceed $122,000.00. Selling price of a complete SportsRacer II engine (excluding wiring, airbox, and restrictor (s) shall not exceed $42,500.00. B. To maintain eligibility, complete SportsRacing and SportsRacing II cars, chassis (without engine), or engines must be delivered by their manufacturer within four months of order placement to a Grand-Am

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licensed entrant upon an agreed financial structure, including proof or security of purchasers ability to consummate the transaction. 1. 2. C. Cars and engines must be ready to race. Engines supplied must be built from all new parts.

Any manufacturer or constructor-introduced updates must be made available to all competitors within one month of their first use at the published spares price level.

D.

Once a manufacturer or constructor of complete cars or chassis has produced six total cars or chassis for sale, they are relieved from responsibility to produce additional examples of the same model. Introduction of a new model will create a new obligation.

E.

Once an engine manufacturer has produced engines for sale and installation six chassis, they are relieved from responsibility to produce additional examples of the same unit in order to maintain eligibility. Introduction of a new model will create a new obligation. Engines produced or sold for use, as spares do not count against the six-unit requirement.

18-3 Upon proof submitted to Grand-Am by a licensed entrant that a manufacturer has failed to adhere to the above requirements in either delivery or pricing, Grand-Am will revoke the eligibility of the specified car, chassis, or engine for two races. A. If the manufacturer of complete cars or chassis fails to re-establish eligibility within thirty days of revocation, then all points earned by teams using those cars or chassis will be forfeited.

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B.

If the manufacturer of an engine fails to re-establish eligibility within thirty days of revocation, then all points earned by teams using those cars or chassis will be forfeited.

18-4 Eligibility will be re-established upon proof that outstanding orders have been filled. Forfeited points are not available for restoration.

SECTION 19 DETAILED CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS

19-1 Identification and Markings A. Numbers will be assigned by Grand-Am. 1. Numbers at least 14 inches high must be on both sides of the car. Block type numbers as large as possible on the cars front are required. B. Decals and Advertising 1. 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 for any reason. All Grand-Am members agree to accept Grand-Ams decision in this regard. 2. 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, driver or crew member related to the competitor) is or will be a party to, is

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detrimental to the sport, to Grand-Am, or to the Promoter for any reason, including without limitation the public image of the sport. 3. All decals or adhesive-backed emblems supplied by manufacturers for advertising or identification on the racecars are limited in size to the area of a 32 square inch rectangle. Decal sizes will be

determined by multiplying the full width and full length of any decal, regardless of the decal shape. manufacturers will be permitted. 4. Advertising slogans and designs are subject to approval by GrandAm. 5. a. b. Grand-Am will designate an area for: Decals, advertising or identification of series sponsors. Decals, advertising or identification of contingency program sponsors. c. Such other decals, advertising or identification as Grand-Am may in its sole discretion permit or require. Only decals of participating

SECTION 20

20-1 Restrictor Sizes SportsRacing Cars Class SR1 -

MINIMUM WEIGHT 1985 POUNDS

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NORMALLY ASPIRATED Capaci ty cc Restric tors mm Two 4 Valve Engines Capaci ty cc

TURBOCHARGED

Restric tors Mm Two

Boost Pressure

mmb

All Engines

2 Valve

4 Valve 1500 1580 1670 1770 1880 2000

6000 * 5500 5100 4500 4000

31.7 32.1 32.8 33.1 33.4

4000 3800 3600 3400 3200 3000

32.4 32.4 32.4 32.4 32.4 32.4

1700 1790 1900 2010 2130 2270

5 Valve Engines 4000 33.8

* BMW V12 with variable valve timing.

Variable valve timing mechanism must be

disabled (locked up) to achieve a fixed cam timing duration. Restrictor size 31.2.

V8-STOCK BLOCK NORMALLY ASPIRATED CAM IN BLOCK 2 VALVE PUSH ROD ENGINES Capacity Restrict ors

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cc

mm Two

6000

33.2

Restrictor sizes for other 2 valve types or rotary engines on application to the Technical Director with full engine details.

5500 5100 V6-4500

34.1 35.2 OPEN

RILEY & SCOTT MK111 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION CARS Capacity Restricto rs cc Mm Two 6000 5500 5100 33.6 34.7 35.8

MAZDA 3 and 4 rotor normally aspirated engines NO RESTRICTORS ARE REQUIRED. Turbocharged 3 rotor, one 51.2 mm or two 36.3 mm restrictor @ 3410

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mmb boost pressure. Turbocharged 4 rotor, one 51.2 mm or two 36.3 mm restrictor @ 2630 mmb boost pressure.

SECTION 22 SPORTSRACER II

22-1 The regulations for SportsRacer II are as above with the following exceptions: A. B. Minimum wheelbase is 252.5 cms. Construction materials are free, respecting Section 14, except if kevlar or carbon are used, it may only be wet laminate. C. D. E. Carbon fiber is permitted for construction of rear wing. Minimum weight is 720 kg. Engines must be normally aspirated and have no more than 6 cylinders with a displacement no less than 2.7 liters and no greater than 3.0 liters . F. G. H. I. J. Engines must have reciprocating pistons. Two stroke engines are prohibited. Maximum fuel capacity is 60 liters. Carbon clutches are prohibited. Brake discs must be of ferrous metal, 330 mm x 32 mm. Cross drilling of the friction faces is prohibited. K. Calipers must be aluminum alloy two piece bolted construction, maximum four pistons. MMC materials prohibited. L. M. Front wheel rim widths are from 10.0" minimum to 10.5 maximum. Rear wheel rim widths are from 11.0" minimum to 11.5" maximum.

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N. O.

All wheels must be 18" in diameter. The rear rollover structure must be capable of withstanding loads of no less than 900 kgs.

P.

A specified frontal structure for side radiator cars has been established by the FIA sanctioned SportsRacing World Cup Series. regulations are available at www.sportsracer.com. Complete

Q.

Engine air restrictors are as follows: Single: 38.0 mm, Twin: 27.2 mm.

SECTION 22 - FINAL TEXT

22-1 The final text is the Grand American Road Racing Association regulations, which will be used, should any dispute arise over their interpretation.

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GTO & GT REGULATIONS

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GTO & GT REGULATIONS

General Class Explanation and Purpose

Grand American GTO and GT (formally GTU) unibody cars must be of production origin and construction. Eligible cars must be in production for road use, and for sale to the public in a regular dealer offering.

Grand American GTO and GT Tube-Frame cars must conform to all standard safety and construction minimums.

Production recognizable racing cars competing in a series of races to determine a driver, owner and manufacturers champion.

SECTION 1 APPROVED MODELS

1-1

Approved Models as Selected by Grand-Am (Grand-Am) A. GTO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chevrolet Corvette C5-R Dodge Viper GT-R Saleen S7 Mustang SR Porsche 911 Twin Turbo Marcos Montana LM600 FCVO

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6. 7. 8. B.

Mosler MT900RM Mazda RX7-95-000 Turbo Lister Storm

GT Maximum displacement 6 liters and no turbocharged engines. Approved automobile must be raced as presented by the manufacturer or tuner per Grand-Am or specification paper. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Porsche GT 3 R Porsche 911 RSR Ferrari F 355/348/360 BMW M3 Acura NSX Mazda RX7-95-000 Corvette - C5 Mosher MT900 R

1-2

Other cars/models submitted will be considered for approval by Grand-Am.

SECTION 2 GENERAL CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS

2-1

Bodywork - All entirely sprung parts of the car in contact with the external air system, except the parts definitely associated with the mechanical functioning of the engine, transmission and running gear. Any air intake shall be considered to be part of the bodywork.

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A.

The external shape and recognizable features of the body must not be changed, original roofline and front and back window angle and shape must be maintained. All bodywork must be approved by Grand-Am.

B. C.

The front spoiler must not confuse the identity of the car. Minimum ground clearance. Two (2) inches and no part of the car may touch the ground when both tires on one side are deflated.

D. E.

Front and rear overhang, and wheelbase must remain original. Doors unibody cars the dimensions and functions of the doors must remain original. The door hinges may be replaced.

F.

Windows 1. Windshield may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least .187 inch thick, hard coated polycarbonate replacement. Five (5) metal safety clips must be installed, to retain the windshield. At least three metal reinforced braces inside the windshield of the polycarbonate replacement are required. 2. Rear and rear quarter windows may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least .125 inch thick polycarbonate. The rear

window must be secured on the outside with at least two straps one-inch wide by .125 inch thick. 3. Door windows not permitted.

2-2

GTO Unibody Cars - Between the front and rear wheel center lines all bodywork visible from directly beneath the car, with the exception of wheel arches and

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exhaust tunnels, must lie on one plane. All these parts must produce a uniform, solid, hard, continuous, rigid (no degree of freedom in relation to the body/chassis unit), impervious surface, under all circumstances. The periphery of the surface formed by these parts may be curved upwards with a maximum radius of 25mm.

To help overcome any possible manufacturing problems, a tolerance of +/- 5mm is permissible across this surface. No sprung part of the car is permitted below the flat bottom. No air may pass above this surface. However, two circular openings of not more than 200mm in diameter in the flat bottom for the purpose of cooling, as well as minimum openings allowing the use of air jacks.

It is permitted to add an inclined, perfectly flat panel (diffuser) with no openings: between the rear edge of the flat bottom and the vertical plane formed by the rearmost vertical panel of the bodywork: between the vertical planes formed by the inside faces of the rear wheels.

No point of the diffuser is permitted more than 150mm above the flat bottom. Vertical fins are allowed provided, they remain parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the car, and no air passes above this surface.

2-3

GT Unibody Cars - Must use original floor pan. No flat add on floor or rear diffuser allowed.

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2-4

With the exception of the lower half of the complete wheels, the bodywork must cover all mechanical components in vertical projection seen from above.

2-5

Any air intake higher than the highest point of the windshield must not be forward of that point.

2-6

Any part of the bodywork, must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car (chassis/body unit), must not have any degree of freedom, must be securely fixed and remain immobile in relation to this part while the car is in motion.

2-7

Any device or construction that is designed to bridge the gap between the sprung part of the car and the ground is prohibited under all circumstances.

2-8

Material used for replacement parts, hood, deck lid, doors, roof, fenders, and the wing is free, but where a panel is replaced, it must be attached in a way, which is as strong as the original method.

There must be at least two safety fasteners (hood pins) securing the hood and deck lid, both of which are clearly marked by red (or contrasting color) arrows. It must be possible to remove or open them without the use of tools.

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2-9

All bodywork joints in the vicinity of the refueling connections must be designed in such a way as to prevent any leakage of fuel into the engine compartment or cockpit during refueling.

2-10 Windshield Wiper - Motor, position, blades and mechanism are free.

2-11 Weight A. B. See weight table, and restrictor chart in Section 17 and Section 18. Minimum weight will be less fuel and driver, race ready. Grand American Road Racing Association reserves the right to adjust the weight of any car to equalize performance.

2-12 Ballast - Provision must be made to secure ballast such that tools are required for its removal and to allow the fixing of seals by the Grand-Am official. The adding to the car of any material or the replacement during the race of any part with another, which is heavier, is forbidden.

SECTION 3 BODYWORK MODIFICATIONS

3-1

Strengthening of the unibody chassis and bodywork is allowed provided that the material used follows the original shape and is in direct contact with it. Furthermore, reinforcement bars may be fitted on the suspension mounting

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points to the bodyshell of the same axle, on each side of the cars longitudinal axis.

3-2

The width of the bodywork across the front and rear wheel arches may be increased by a maximum of 10cm. In all cases, the total width of the car

modified in this way must not exceed 2m 10cm. These modifications must result in the panel being as close to the original as possible in appearance.

3-3

A rear wing may be mounted. It may replace an existing wing but not be added to it. The whole of the wing must not exceed the perimeter of the bodywork when viewed from above the car, and none of its part must constitute the highest point of the bodywork. It must not include more than one wing section with a single flap. No air may circulate between the wing section and the flap.

The rear wing must be contained within a parallelogram of 520 x 150mm with a wing section chord of a maximum of 400mm. The maximum width of the rear wing including the supports and end plates is 2m. The maximum authorized dimensions for the end plates are 150mm in height, 520mm in length.

If the original wing is fitted, it must not, in any circumstances, exceed the perimeter of the bodywork when seen from above, and none of its parts must constitute the highest point of the bodywork.

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Also allowed are Crawford MC300W (250mm curved wing) and CC605W (300mm straight wing).

3-4

Bodywork (Front Splitter/Air Dam) may be modified below the horizontal plane of the front wheel axis and forward of the complete front wheels provided that, it does not exceed the width of the bodywork across the front wheel arches, and bodywork up to 180mm from the ground does not extend beyond 80mm horizontally in relation to the maximum perimeter of the part of the original bodywork of the car situated more than 180mm above the ground.

3-5

Bodywork (Rocker Panels) may be added between the front and rear wheel arches provided it is below the lowest wheel centerline and that it is not visible from above the car.

3-6

Internal wheel arches may be modified to accommodate larger wheels but must be as least as strong as the original. The fallen edges of the wheel arches may be cut in order to accommodate larger wheels.

3-7

Any parts following the external contour of the bodywork and less than 25mm high will be considered as decorative strips and must be removed.

3-8

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

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extend beyond the surface of the bodywork. However, air inlets may protrude beyond the roof (the surface limited by the top of the windshield, the side windows and the rear window) provided that, they do not protrude forward of the highest point of the windshield, and they do not exceed the highest point of the roof of the car. Snorkel type air intakes are not permitted.

Air extraction louvers are authorized on the rear vertical panel of the car provided that they do not allow the mechanical parts and the wheels to be seen from the rear, and that they do not extend more than 20mm beyond the surface of the bodywork.

Bodywork may be modified to incorporate louvers above the engine compartment and coolers, for the sole purpose of extracting heat. They must neither protrude over the original bodywork as viewed from the side, nor alter the original external appearance, nor permit a mechanical part to be visible from above or from the side.

Aft of the front and rear wheels, the openings made in the bodywork in order to extract air, must not exert an aerodynamic effect below the plane passing through the wheel centerline, and must be fitted with a sufficiently fine wire mesh or with louvers to prevent the tires or mechanical parts from being seen from the rear or side.

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If the louvers are not used, the only visible mechanical parts are those belonging to the series-produced vehicle.

3-9

Modifications required to fit additional lighting and refueling connectors is permitted.

3-10 A maximum of one or two volumes, of a minimum total volume of 150dm3 is (are) obligatory for cars of new construction. The boot may consist of the space

located behind the front seats in their rearmost position and up to the base of the rear window. In all cases, the remaining volume of the cockpit must comply with the Group B capacity and visibility dimensions.

3-11 Pneumatic Jack - In order to allow the installation of pneumatic jacks it is possible to make holes with a maximum diameter of 95mm in the flat bottom.

3-12 Detailed Car Body Requirements - Identification and Markings. A. Numbers will be assigned by Grand-Am. 1. Numbers at least 14 inches high must be on both sides of the car in the center of the door. A number 28 inches high must be on the roof reading from the drivers side. Block type numbers minimum 8" x 1" stroke also on front nose vertical area and 6" x 1" stroke on the taillight rear panel are required.

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Decals and Advertising 1. Grand-Am may refuse to permit, or it may restrict or assign the size or placement of decals, identification, and advertising of any kind on a car for any reason. All Grand-Am members agree to accept Grand-Ams decision in this regard. 2. 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, driver or crew member related to the competitor) 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. 3. All decals or adhesive-backed emblems supplied by manufacturers for advertising or identification on the racecars are limited in size to the area of a 32 square inch rectangle. Decal sizes will be

determined by multiplying the full width and full length of any decal, regardless of the decal shape. manufacturers will be permitted. 4. Advertising slogans and designs are subject to approval by GrandAm. 5. Decals, advertising or identification may not be placed on the front of each door and/or each front fender (between the front of the car and the front of the door) other than (a) decals, advertising or identification of series sponsors, (b) decals, advertising or Only decals of participating

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identification of contingency program sponsors, or (c) such other decals, advertising or identification as Grand-Am may in its sole discretion permit or require. 6. Windshield signage is permitted if approved by Grand-Am. GrandAm may require exclusive windshield signage.

3-13 Car Body Measurements - Grand-Am templates may be used to check any cars that have questionable body dimensions or configuration. Decision of the GrandAm officials will be final.

SECTION 4 GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

4-1

General Engine Eligibility A. The eligible engines will be determined, selected, and approved by GrandAm. It is mandatory that all major components and parts be for sale to the public in a regular product offering. All engines and component parts must be approved by Grand-Am prior to their being used in competition. The use of magnesium is not permitted unless it is used in the original engine. The use of any ceramic component is forbidden. The use of carbon or composite materials is restricted to clutches and non-stressed covers or ducts. Only a direct mechanical linkage between the throttle pedal and the engine is permitted unless alternate system is allowed per the GrandAm specification paper.

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The following characteristics must be identical with the production engine as approve by Grand-Am. A. Cylinder Block: number and angle of cylinders, material, number of main bearings and type, location of camshaft, overall configuration, cylinder bore centerline. B. Cylinder Head: number of valves per cylinder, arrangement, location, angle, and type of actuation, and spring type. Combustion chamber,

location and orientation of spark plug, number of intake and exhaust ports, shape of ports at mating faces of manifolds, angle of port face relative to mating face of head to block.

SECTION 5 DETAILED ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

5-1

Changes from the Grand-Am approved standard production engine or component parts will not be permitted except as specified in the following rules.

5-2

Engine Location - Engine must be located the same fore and aft and side to side as the production car.

5-3

Pistons/Rods A. Any round aluminum piston may be used.

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Only solid magnetic steel connecting rods permitted. No titanium or stainless steel rods, unless is it used in the original engine.

5-4

Oil Pan and Oil Coolers A. Engine oil coolers must not be mounted in the driver compartment.

5-5

Cylinder Heads A. Only manufactures production or Grand-Am approved cylinder heads allowed. B. C. Only steel or titanium valves. Only magnetic steel valve springs.

5-6

Crankshaft/Harmonic Balancer A. B. Only magnetic steel crankshafts are permitted. Stock production angles of the crank throws must be retained.

5-7

Camshaft, Valve Lifter, and Rocker Arms A. B. C. D. E. Camshaft is free. Valve lifters are free. Only magnetic steel push rods, if used. Rocker arms are free. Variable valve timing is permitted only if standard on the production car, and the stock production parts may only be used.

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Intake Manifold A. Intake manifolds and system must be Grand-Am approved and available for sale to anyone. B. Variable length inlet systems are not permitted unless approved by GrandAm specification paper. C. Normally aspirated engines: 1. The engine air intake system (airbox) must be airtight and be fitted with one or two air restrictors 3mm long with maximum diameters laid out in Appendix 1. 2. All the air feeding the engine must pass through these restrictors, which must be made of metal. When the restrictions are blocked off, the engine must stop. 3. The entire intake system including manifolds, injectors, airbox and restrictors must be capable of fitting into a box 100 cm long x 50 cm wide x 50 cm high or into an equivalent volume. 4. The right is reserved, by the Grand-American Road Racing Association, to adjust the size of these air restrictors to equalize performance. D. Turbocharged engines: 1. Turbochargers may only be used if fitted to the Grand-Am homologated road car. Turbocharged cars are only allowed in the

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GTO class. The maximum capacity of the turbocharged engine is 4000cc. 2. All restrictors must be placed no further than 50mm from the forward face of the compressor wheel blades. 3. All the air feeding the engine must pass through these restrictors, which must be made of metal. 4. Grand-American Road Racing Association reserved the right to adjust the size of these air restrictors to equalize performance. 5. Turbocharged cars must not be equipped with any device, which allows the boost pressure, to be adjusted while the car is in motion. 6. Variable diameter inlets and adjustable internal vanes on turbochargers are forbidden. 7. E. Maximum (absolute) supercharging pressure: see Section 17-2.

Temperature of the charge: 1. With the exception of location, intercoolers are free. However, any modifications to accommodate a different intercooler must not alter the structural integrity of the car.

Apart from intercoolers, any device, system, procedure, construction or design the purpose and/or effect of which is any decrease whatsoever of the temperature of the intake air and/or of the charge (air and/or fuel) of the engine is forbidden.

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The pipes between the supercharging device, the intercooler and the manifold are free, but their only function must be to channel air. 2. Internal and/or external spraying or injection of water or any substance whatsoever is forbidden (other than fuel for the normal purpose of combustion in the engine). F. Only a direct mechanical linkage between the throttle pedal and the engine is permitted unless alternate system is Grand-Am approved.

SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6-1

Electrical System - Provided the regulations in the section are complied with, the electrical system is free except: A. Ignition System 1. 2. 3. All ignition systems must be approved by Grand-Am. Magnetos are not permitted. The distributor must mount in the stock location and maintain the standard firing order. B. Battery 1. 2. C. Only 12-volt systems, securely mounted, sealed and insulated. A master electrical disconnect switch is required.

Accessories 1. Engine/chassis data acquisition system having a separate wiring system with visible wire tracing ability will be allowed.

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Only one two-way voice radio permitted. Timing and scoring transponder required. Telemetry is prohibited. Electronic or digital dash is permitted. Traction control is not permitted. Headlights are required for night races and must be in the production location. All other auxiliary lights must be located within the bodywork.

SECTION 7 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

7-1

Engine Cooling System - Provided the method of cooling is retained, the cooling system is free except: A. B. C. Water Pump - Only mechanical driven water pumps are permitted. Fan - Only electric radiator cooling fans permitted. Radiator 1. 2. The water radiator must remain in the original position. Expansion tank in engine compartment is permitted.

SECTION 8 ENGINE LUBRICATION/DRY SUMP SYSTEM

8-1

Engine Lubrication/Dry Sump System - is free except: A. Oil reservoir tank must be mounted within the main chassis framework.

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Not permitted in cockpit. The pump must be Grand-Am approved. All oil lines must be metal braided with AN threaded coupling.

SECTION 9 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM

9-1

Engine Exhaust System - Headers, tailpipes, and mufflers are free except exhaust must exit the car aft of the wheel base centerline. Maximum sound 110 dba.

SECTION 10 DRIVE TRAIN

10-1

Drive Train - Provided the regulations in this article are complied with, the transmission system is free except: A. Transmission to the wheels 1. 2. Four wheel drive is not permitted. The position of the gearbox is free provided the location and orientation remains original. The gearbox may have a maximum of 6 forward ratios and a reverse gear. Mechanical sequential gear change is permitted. The interior dimensions of the cockpit must remain original if the gearbox is re-positioned.

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3.

Viscous differentials are not considered to have hydraulic slip control, provided outside control is not possible when the car is in motion.

4.

The transmission must be designed in such a way that should the car be stopped and the engine stalled, it is possible to push or tow it.

5.

All cars must have a working reverse gear, which can be selected while the engine is running and used by the driver when seated normally.

6. B.

Mechanical sequential transmissions are allowed.

Wheel and Tires 1. 2. All four wheels must be the same diameter, 18 inch maximum. Method of attachment is free, except only hex lug or wheel nuts allowed, spline drive nuts not permitted. 3. 4. 5. Carbon fiber wheels are not permitted. Tire air pressure control valves are not permitted. GTO - maximum complete wheel and tire diameter is 28 inches with a maximum cross section of 14 inches. 6. GT maximum complete wheel and tire diameter is 28 inches with a maximum cross section of 12 inches unless alternate size is Grand-Am approved. a. Sixteen (16) inch diameter wheels may have a complete wheel and tire cross section width of 13.5 inches.

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SECTION 11 FRAMES/ROLL CAGE

11-1 Frames/Roll Cage A. All frame/roll cage components must be made of magnetic steel and welded. The chassis must incorporate a full roll cage per normal industry standards, including NASCAR style drivers side door bars, of at least three horizontal side bars and three equally spaced upright bars. Door bars minimum, diameter 1.5 inches by .083 wall thickness. B. C. Carbon fiber as a structural component is not permitted. Door bars may be approved by Grand-Am.

SECTION 12 SUSPENSION AND STEERING

12-1 Suspension A. Sprung suspension - Cars must be fitted with sprung suspension. The springing medium must not consist solely of bolts located through flexible bushes or mountings. There must be movement of the wheels to give suspension travel in excess of any flexibility in the attachments.

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Tube frame front engine cars must use basic coil over suspension, double wishbone front, and live solid rear axle.

12-2 All unibody suspension components, with the exception of parts specifically mentioned, must be original equipment supplied by the manufacturer or homologated per Grand-Am specification paper. These parts may be

strengthened provided the original part can still be identified. A. The position of the suspension mounting points on the chassis can be changed by homologation, while respecting their number and the original type of the suspension. B. C. D. Rubber joints may be replaced by unibal joints. The addition of an anti roll bar is permitted. The material, number and dimensions of the springs maximum four (4) are free. Driver adjustable, springs, shock absorbers and rollbars from the cockpit is prohibited. E. Shock absorbers only one per wheel, and only one remote canister per shock allowed. No electronic or hydraulic adjustments allowed. No

metallic or compressible fluids or cross - connected remote canisters allowed.

12-3 Chromium Plating - Chromium plating of steel suspension parts is forbidden.

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12-4 Suspension Parts - All suspension parts must be made from homogeneous metallic materials.

12-5 Steering A. Unibody cars all steering components, except the steering ratio, must be original equipment supplied by the manufacturer. These parts may be strengthened provided the original part can still be identified. B. Tube frame cars 1. 2. 3. 4. C. Magnetic steel collapsible steering shaft. Rack and pinion, only one (1) tie rod per side. A quick release metal steering wheel coupling. Engine driven power steering pump, if used.

A magnetic steel collapsible steering shaft and a quick release metal steering wheel coupling are required.

12-6 Power Steering - Power steering is free.

12-7 Four Wheel Steering - The use of four wheel steering is forbidden.

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SECTION 13 BRAKES

13-1 Brakes - Brakes and brake cooling must meet the following requirements. A. Only magnetic cast iron or cast steel rotors. 1. B. C. D. E. Maximum diameter 380mm or 14.96 inches.

Dual master cylinder system. Only one brake caliper per wheel. No quick disconnect fittings allowed. A.B.S. is not permitted.

13-2 Brake Cooling System - must meet the following requirements. A. All brake cooling component parts and installation must be acceptable to Grand-Am officials. B. C. Liquid and/or gas cooling of the brakes are not permitted. Brake fluid recirculating system is allowed. 1. Traction control is not permitted.

SECTION 14 FUEL

14-1 Fuel - Grand-Am reserves the right to require use of an official fuel. A. B. C. The Official Fuel is 76 Competition 100 Racing Gasoline. Official Fuel must be used exactly as supplied. Grand-Am has the right to sample a competitors fuel at any time.

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D. E.

Only air may be mixed with the gasoline as an oxidant. The term fuel wherever used shall be understood to mean 76 Competition 100 Racing Gasoline.

SECTION 15 FUEL SYSTEM, PLUMBING, PUMPS AND FUEL CELL

15-1 Fuel System, Plumbing, Pumps and Fuel Cell - Grand-Am officials will reject any fuel cell, containers, or check valves, which appear to be damaged, defective, or do not function properly.

15-2 Fuel Tanks A. The fuel tank must be placed in the luggage compartment or in the original location and must be separated from the driver and engine compartment by a metal firewall. Should a fuel tank be housed in the luggage

compartment, it must be situated no more than 675mm from the central axis of the car. B. All fuel tanks must be rubber bladders conforming to or exceeding the specification of FIA/FT3. C. All rubber bladders must be made by manufacturers homologated by the FIA. A list of approved manufacturers is available from FIA.

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D.

All rubber bladders shall have printed the name of the manufacture, the specifications manufactured to and the date of manufacture.

E.

No rubber bladders shall be used more than 5 years after the date of manufacture, unless inspected and recertified by the manufacturer for another 2 years.

15-3 Fittings and Piping A. All fittings which constitute the walls of the tank (including air vents, inlets, outlets, tank fillers, inter tank connectors and access openings) must be metal fittings bonded into the fuel tank. B. All fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine must have a selfsealing breakaway valve. This valve must separate at less than 50% of the load required to break the fuel line fitting or to pull it out of the fuel tank. C. No lines containing fuel, cooling water or lubricating oil may pass through the cockpit. D. All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage cannot result in accumulation of fluid in the cockpit. E. When flexible, all lines must have threaded connectors and an outer braid which is resistant to abrasion and flame. F. All fuel and lubricating oil lines must have a minimum burst pressure of 41 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 135C.

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G.

All hydraulic fluid lines which are not subjected to abrupt changes in pressure, with the exception of lines under gravity head, must have a minimum burst pressure of 408 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 204C when used with steel connectors and 135C when used with aluminum connectors.

H.

All hydraulic fluid lines subjected to abrupt changes in pressure must have a minimum burst pressure of 816 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 204C.

I.

No hydraulic fluid lines may have removable connectors inside the cockpit.

15-4 Fuel Tank Fillers A. All cars must be fitted with fuel tank fillers and vents, which may be combined, or single units installed on both sides of the car. Both fillers and air vents must be equipped with leakproof dry break couplings complying with the dead man principle. B. The tank fillers, vents and caps must not protrude beyond the bodywork. The fillers may be situated in the rear windows, if so they must be separated from the driver and engine compartment by a firewall. Fillers located over a wheel are not permitted. C. The tank fillers, vents and breathers must be placed where they would not be vulnerable in the event of an accident.

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D.

Unless the tank fillers are connected directly to the tank, there must be a valve, supplied by the tank manufacturer, at the top of the tank, which seals in the event of the filler being knocked off.

E.

Any breather pipe connecting the tank to atmosphere must exit on the outside of the bodywork, and be fitted with a non return valve and be designed in such a way as to avoid any liquid leakage when the car is running or upside down.

F.

Cars must be fitted with a self-sealing connector, used to obtain a fuel sample. This connector must be fitted immediately before the injectors.

G.

The vent lines must be fitted with a gravity activated rollover valve.

15-5 Fuel Capacity A. The maximum fuel, which may be carried on board, is 26.4 U.S. Gallons (100 liters). Any device, system, procedure, construction or design, the purpose and/or effect of which is to increase whatsoever, even temporarily; the total fuel storage capacity beyond the maximum of 26.4 Gallons is forbidden. B. The right is reserved, by the Grand-American Road Racing Association, to adjust the size of the fuel tank to equalize performance. C. Fuel pumps are free except: 1. 2. May not be mounted in driver/passenger compartment. Fuel pumps may only operate when the engine is running, except during the starting process.

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SECTION 16 EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL ACCESSORIES

16-1 Equipment and General Accessories A. Artificial heating of transmission, rear end assembly or tires and wheels is not permitted. B. Racecars are not allowed on the racetrack until they have completed and passed official inspection. C. D. Passengers will not be permitted to ride in/on the racecar at any time. Telemetry is not permitted.

16-2 Driver Safety Equipment - must be worn/used during all on track activity. A. B. Helmet of recognized high quality, approved by Snell Foundation. Nomex or equivalent fire resistant driving suit, minimum two layers, and full-length underwear of similar material. C. D. Gloves, shoes, and socks made of fire resistant material. A six (6) point driver restraint system: lap belt, and shoulder harness minimum three (3) inches wide. System must be dated by the

manufacturer and must not be used beyond three (3) years after the date. 1. System must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond three (3) years after that date. E. Drivers side window net must latch in the upper forward corner and can not be mounted to the bodywork.

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F.

A high quality racing type bucket seat and head rest.

16-3 Fire Control A. It is mandatory that all racecars, within the drivers reach have built in fire extinguishing equipment Halon 1211, or equivalent minimum capacity 10 pounds, with discharge nozzles at the cockpit, fuel cell, and engine compartment. B. All teams must have in their garage and/or pit area a fully charged 10pound minimum dry chemical fire extinguisher.

SECTION 17 WEIGHT TABLES/RESTRICTORS SIZES

17-1

GTO Unibody Adjustments per Listed Vehicle A. Dodge Viper GTS-R minimum weight 2650 pounds with two 33.8mm restrictors. FIA hood louvers and front splitter allowed. B. Porsche 911 Twin Turbo air-cooled minimum weight 2325 with two (2) 36.0mm restrictors or 2425 pounds with two 38.0mm restrictors, or 2535 pounds with two 42.0mm restrictors. C. Corvette with stock appearing LS1 engine, Minimum weigh 2450 pounds, and no engine restrictions required.

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GTO Unibody Weight Tables / Restrictor Sizes -

Normally Aspirated Engines

Turbocharged Engines Air Restrictor Diameters

4 Valve Engines Minimum weight (Kg) Maximum cylinder capacity) 3500 4000 5000 6000 48.4 47.6 46.7 46.0 49.4 48.7 47.8 47.0 50.5 49.8 48.8 48.1 51.5 50.8 49.8 49.0 1 restrictor (mm) 1100 1150 1200 1250

4 Valve Engines Minimum weight (Kg) 1 restrictor (mm) 45.7 46.8 1100 1150

2 restrictors (mm)

32.7

33.4

2 Valve Engines Minimum weight (Kg) 1100 1150

7000 8000

45.3 44.5

46.3 45.3

47.3 46.4

48.3 47.4

1 restrictor (mm) 2 restrictors (mm)

48.7 34.8

49.9 35.7

Minimum weight (Kg) Maximum cylinder capacity

1100

1150

1200

1250

Absolute Boost Pressure

2 restrictors (mm)

4 Valve Engines

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34.6

35.3

36.1

36.8

Maximum cylinder capacity

3200 360 4000 0 3100 187 1680 0

4000

34.0

34.8

35.6

36.3

Maximum boost pressure (millibars)

5000 6000 7000

33.4 32.9 32.4

34.1 33.6 33.1

34.8 34.4 33.8

35.6 35.0 34.5 2 Valve Engines Maximum cylinder capacity 3200 360 4000 0 2390 213 1910 0

8000

31.8

32.5

33.2

33.9

Maximum boost pressure (millibars)

2 Valve Engines: For two valves per cylinder engines, the following restrictor diameters must be corrected according to the formula: D = { D-1 x 1.066} + 1. The result will be rounded up to the nearest decimal.

17-3 GTU Unibody Adjustments per Listed Vehicle A. Air-cooled Porsche 911 3800cc minimum weight 2300 pounds, 14 inch cross section tires, no restrictors required. B. BMW M3 3.2 liter 6 speed transmission, minimum weight 2500 pounds, no restrictors required. C. Porsche GT3 R minimum weight 2425 pounds with one 43.1mm restrictor.

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17-4 GTU Unibody Weights and Restrictors Normally Aspirated Engines 4 Valve Engines Minimum weight (Kg) 1100 1150 1200 Minimum weight (Kg) Maximum cylinder capacity 2800 3200 3600 4000 44.7 43.8 43.1 42.5 45.8 44.8 44.1 43.5 46.7 45.8 45.1 44.4 1 restrictor (mm) Maximum cylinder capacity 2800 3200 3600 4000 32.0 31.3 30.8 30.4 32.7 32.0 31.5 31.1 33.4 32.7 32.2 31.7 2 restrictors (mm) 1100 1150 1200

SECTION 18 TUBE FRAME VEHICLE WEIGHTS AND ADJUSTMENTS

18-1 GTU Vehicle Weights and Adjustments A. GTU tube frame cars 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2 valve engines 4 valve engines (4 cylinders) 4 valve engines .75 pounds per cc .75 pounds per cc .80 pounds per cc

Air cooled engines up to 3800cc .58 pounds per cc Mazda 12 A Mazda 13 B 1850 pounds 1950 pounds

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Minimum weight for GTU is 1850 pounds. Maximum displacement for air-cooled, rear-engine tube frame Porsche 911 is 3800cc. Multi-link rear suspensions not allowed. 14-inch maximum cross section tires.

9.

Mid-engine, tube-frame Porsche maximum displacement 3600cc, plus 100 pounds.

18-2 GTO Vehicle Weights and Adjustments A. Tube-Frame GTO Corvettes must meet the American GT specifications except: 1. 2. That the fuel cell capacity will be 100 liters. The rear of the car in the license plate area may only be vented 100 square inches maximum.

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AMERICAN GT

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AMERICAN GT REGULATIONS General Class Explanation and Purpose Purpose built tube frame chassis, V-8 push rod carburetored engine, composite bodied cars competing in a series of races to determine driver, team owner, car brand and engine builder championships. SECTION 1 BODIES 1-1 Bodies A. 1996 and Newer 1. Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette and Monte Carlo 2. Ford Mustang and Taurus 3. Oldsmobile Aurora and Cutlass Supreme 4. Pontiac Firebird and Grand Prix B. Approval Process: Call Grand American Road Racing Association office for details. Approved Suppliers A. Longacre 800-423-3110 Official Scales of Grand-Am. B. FABCAR: 317-872-3664 Wing C. KFC: 219-369-9093 Camaro - Mustang Bodies D. Derhaag: 612-45-2759 Camaro Bodies - Wing E. Motorsport Composites: 262-375-1930 Oldsmobile Aurora - Camaro Bodies. F. Hoerr Racing: 309-691-8789 Wing - fuel cells. G. Tommy Riggins: 904-786-7291 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Bodies. H. Advanced Composite Products - 717-232-8237 - Corvette Bodies. I. Mid-Valley Engineering: 602-482-1251 Transmission - MVE NC500 four (4) speed, - MVE STA five (5) speed. J. Tex Racing 910-428-9522 Transmission T-101 - and four (4) speed Jerico. Drive shafts - nine (9) inch Ford gears. K. Jerico 704-782-4343 - Transmission-four (4) speed and RR5 - five (5) speed. SECTION 2 GENERAL CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS 2-1 Bodywork A. The external shape and recognizable features of the body must not be changed, original roofline, front and back window angle and shape must be maintained. The only bodywork allowed is that approved by GrandAm. B. The hood in addition to the latch fastener must also use at least two (2) hood pins mounted to the chassis or nose frame.

1-2

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D.

E.

F.

G. H. I.

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Only the approved front nosepiece is allowed. 1. Minimum ground clearance is two inches. 2. KFC Grand-Am front under tray or flat bottom only. Rear wing, or spoiler - only one of the two following options may be used. 1. A single-element (Fabcar/LAF1041, Derhaag/WG-1, KFZ-001, and Hoerr/HR120-GA) rear wing with a maximum inches wicker and 12 x 12 endplates. Endplates must be at least two (2) inches from the body and the wing mounts must be at least 12" in from each end. Complete wing must not be higher than the cars roof, and not extend rearward farther than the rear bumper. 2. A flat blade-type rear spoiler, 6 inches high by 65 inches wide. Windows 1. Windshield may be replaced with a standard reproduction at least 3 /16 inch thick, hard coated polycarbonate replacement. At least three metal support braces inside the windshield are required. Minimum spacing 8 inches. 2. Rear window must be replaced with a standard reproduction at least 0.090 inch thick polycarbonate. The rear window must be secured on the outside with at least two metal straps one-inch wide by .125 inch thick. The rear window must include a complete package shelf or wheel tubs and panels to cover all mechanical Components. 3. Door windows not permitted. Rear bumper / tail light / under tray area. 1. The rear of the car (Taillight panel and Bumper) may be vented a maximum of 300 square inches and covered by maximum inch mesh screen. 2. Cars must have at least two red brake and taillights with a minimum of one working at all times. Right and left side external rear view mirrors 12 sq. inches minimum size. Front and rear towing eyes required sufficient to tow the car. Refer to Section 16 in automobiles. Floor pan must be flat from the engine firewall to the main roll hoop, and laterally to the frame rails. From the frame rails to the rocker panel must also be flat. Floor pan under the driver must be steel or titanium, minimum thickness of .032 inch. A metal engine firewall is required. A metal rear firewall separating the driver / passenger compartment from the fuel cell area is required. Interior panel material is free.

Minimum Car Weight Minimum car weight per engine displacement, less fuel and driver race ready. A. Up to 340 CID 2450 pounds B. 341 to 362 CID 2550 pounds C. 363 to 375 CID 2650 pounds

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Maximum allowable rear weight percentage is 51%. For The Rolex 24 At Daytona AGT cars may reduce their minimum weight 100 pounds.

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Added Car Weight - Any ballast added must be securely bolted to the main chassis framework in a location acceptable to Grand-Am officials. Mounting bolts must be drilled to enable the fitting of seals. Weights must be in block form of not less than 5 pounds. (No pellets) Official Weighing - Official weighing will take place at the official scales. SECTION 3 DETAILED CAR BODY REQUIREMENTS

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Identification and Markings A. Numbers will be assigned by Grand-Am. 1. Numbers at least 14 inches high must be on both sides of the car in the center of the door. A number 28 inches high must be on the roof reading from the drivers side. Block type numbers minimum 8" x 1" stroke also on front nose vertical area and 6" x 1" stroke on the taillight rear panel are required. B. Decals and Advertising 1. Grand-Am may refuse to permit, or it may restrict or assign the size or placement of decals, identification, and advertising of any kind on a car for any reason. All Grand-Am members agree to accept Grand-Ams decision in this regard. 2. 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, driver or crew member related to the competitor) 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. 3. All decals or adhesive-backed emblems supplied by manufacturers for advertising or identification on the racecars are limited in size to the area of a 32 square inch rectangle. Decal sizes will be determined by multiplying the full width and full length of any decal, regardless of the decal shape. Only decals of participating manufacturers will be permitted. 4. Advertising slogans and designs are subject to approval by GrandAm. 5. Decals, advertising or identification may not be placed on the front of each door and/or each front fender (between the front of the car and the front of the door) other than (a) decals, advertising or identification of series sponsors, (b) decals, advertising or identification of contingency program sponsors, or (c) such other decals, advertising or identification as Grand-Am may in its sole discretion permit or require.

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Windshield signage is permitted if approved by Grand-Am. GrandAm may require exclusive windshield signage.

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Car Body Measurements A. Templates - Grand-Am templates will be used to check any cars that have questionable body dimensions or configuration. Decision of the Grand-Am officials will be final. SECTION 4 GENERAL ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

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General Engine Eligibility A. The eligible engines will be determined, selected, and approved by GrandAm. It is mandatory that all major components and parts are for sale to the public in a regular product offering. All engines and component parts must be approved by Grand-Am prior to their being used in competition. Cylinder Characteristics - The following characteristics must be identical with the production engine as approved by Grand-Am. A. Cylinder Block: V-8 - angle of cylinders number of main bearings and type location of camshaft overall configuration aluminum block is allowed per Grand-Am approval. B. Cylinder Head: 2 valves per cylinder, arrangement, location, angle, and type of actuation, and spring type. SECTION 5 DETAILED ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

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Engine Location A. Engine must be located so that the rear of the engine block is no more than 19.250 inches maximum behind front axle centerline. B. Two (2) inch maximum right side offset measured from the front tread centerline. C. Minimum seven (7) inch crankshaft centerline height. Engine Displacement/Compression Limit A. Only small block V-8 engines allowed, maximum of 375 cubic inch displacement. Maximum 3.5 inch stroke. B. To clarify the identification of a small block engine, listed below are the Grand-Am approved small block engines. Chevrolet 350 CID with a Deck Height of nine (9) inches Ford 351 CID with a deck height of 9.200 inches Ford Boss 302 CID with a deck height of 8.200 inches Dodge 360 CID with a deck height of 9 inches All deck height dimensions are + or - .050 of an inch. C. Engine Compression Limit - The maximum compression limit allowed shall be 12 to 1 on any cylinder.

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For the 2001 season 312 cubic inch and under engines may have up to 13 to 1 maximum compression. Grand-Am will most likely introduce a maximum RPM limit of 8200 during the 2001 Season.

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Pistons/Rods A. Any round aluminum piston may be used maximum diameter 4.200 inches. B. Only solid magnetic steel connecting rods permitted. C. No titanium or stainless steel rods. Oil Pan and Oil Coolers A. Oil pans must be made of magnetic steel. B. Engine oil coolers must be mounted forward of the engine firewall. Cylinder Heads A. Any NASCAR approved cylinder head. B. Also approved are GM raised port 15, Dart and Brodix 15 and 18, and Pro Action 14, and 18 heads. C. Only steel or titanium valves. D. Only magnetic steel valve springs. Crankshaft/Harmonic Balancer A. Only magnetic steel crankshafts are permitted. B. Stock production angles of the crank throws must be retained. C. 3 inch maximum stroke. Camshaft, Valve Lifter, and Rocker Arms A. Camshaft is free, except any mechanism to vary valve timing is not permitted. B. Valve lifters are free, except maximum lifter diameter of 0.940 inch. Revkits are permitted. C. Only magnetic steel push rods. D. Rocker arms are free except maximum ratio allowed is 1.7 to 1. GrandAm will most likely introduce a maximum value lift rule during the 2001 season. E. Valve covers must be made of metal. Intake Manifold A. Intake manifolds must be Grand-Am approved and available for sale to anyone. B. Only open plenum flat floor intake manifolds with an opening of 3 5/8 inches wide by 39/16 inches in length same as open hole (4) barrel carburetor gasket. The depth of the plenum cannot exceed 5.5 inches measured from the carburetor gaskets surface down to the flat floor inside the plenum, including any spacer and gaskets used.

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The maximum height from crankshaft centerline to the carburetor mounting surface including any spaces and gaskets shall be 17.5 inches. Only cast aluminum manifolds are permitted. External coating or painting is not permitted.

Carburetor A. Carburetor must be Grand-Am approved. B. Holley 4150 or 4150 HP series carburetor with maximum of 1 11/16-inch throttle bore. C. Choke horn, and partition between the primary and secondary venturi may be removed. D. Throttle shafts, butterflies (except for Idle Holes), and screws must not be altered. E. Carburetor may be reworked by light polishing only No reshaping.

5-10 Carburetor Spacer - Maximum spacer height of 1 inch is allowed, but always respecting rule 5-8 C of 17.5 inches. 5-11 Carburetor Air Cleaner, and Air Intake A. Air cleaner and filter cannot be removed during practice or competition. B. Cowl/windshield air induction is the only system permitted. Maximum opening dimension 24 inches wide by 3 inches rectangular in shape. C. Maximum filter diameter 16 inches, round only. SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6-1 Ignition System A. All ignition systems must be approved by Grand-Am. (MSD) RPM limiters will be required. B. Ignition amplifier boxes and RPM limiters that are analog only, which do not contain programmable, computerized, or memory circuits, will be permitted. C. Magnetos, crank trigger, timing adjustable, computerized systems are not permitted. D. The distributor must mount in the stock location and maintain the standard firing order. E. Traction control is prohibited. Battery and Alternator A. Only 12-volt systems, securely mounted, sealed and insulated. B. Battery is not allowed in the driver/passenger compartment. C. A master electrical disconnect switch is required. D. The alternator must be mounted on the front of the engine in the standard location.

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Accessories A. Engine/chassis data acquisition system having a separate wiring system with visible wire tracing ability will be allowed. B. Only one two-way voice radio permitted. C. Timing and scoring transponder required. D. Telemetry is prohibited. E. Electronic or digital dash is permitted. F. Transaction control is permitted. G. Headlights are required for night races and must be in the production location. All other auxiliary lights must be located within the bodywork. SECTION 7 - ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

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Water Pump - Only a mechanical water pump is permitted and it must be belt driven from the crankshaft. Fan - Only electric radiator cooling fans permitted. Radiator A. Only a standard size, front-mounted, radiator is permitted. B. Expansion tank in engine compartment is permitted. SECTION 8 ENGINE LUBRICATION/DRY SUMP SYSTEM

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Oil Reservoir Tank A. Oil reservoir tank must be mounted within the main chassis framework. B. Not permitted in the driver/passenger compartment. Oil Pump A. Only dry sump-oiling system consisting of a single, standard front engine mounted, and belt-driven oil pump not exceeding 10 inches in length and 3 inches in cross-section, five (5) stage maximum. B. The pump must be Grand-Am approved. C. All oil lines must be steel braided with AN threaded coupling. SECTION 9 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM

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Engine Exhaust System - Headers, tailpipes, and mufflers are free except tail pipe must exit the door (not more than one (1) inch from the doorskin) in front of the rear wheel and below a line 8 inches above the bottom of the rocker. Maximum sound level 110 dba.

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SECTION 10 DRIVE TRAIN 10-1 Clutch/Flywheel - Clutch must be Grand-Am approved, heavy duty for racing multiple disc type. A. The disc clutch housing assembly or cover must be made from aluminum or steel. B. Only magnetic steel discs and pressure plates. C. The minimum clutch disc diameter permitted is 5 inches. D. Only a solid magnetic steel flywheel is permitted. E. No carbon clutches allowed. 10-2 Bell Housing A. Must be Grand-Am approved. B. Reverse mount starter, racing bell housing permitted. C. A inch hole must be drilled in the bell housing directly over the starter ring gear to manually allow turning the engine by a team member for checking the engine compression limit. D. No other holes permitted. 10-3 Transmission A. Only Grand-Am approved manual transmission with no more than five (5) forward gears and one reverse gear, using a mechanical H pattern shift linkage. B. Transmission must be mounted within 13 inches of engine block to the front of transmission mounting surface. 10-4 Drive Shaft A. Only heavy-duty built for racing magnetic steel driveshaft permitted. Minimum diameter 3.5 inches by .065 wall. B. It is mandatory that two 360 solid steel loops be placed around the driveshaft. 10-5 Rear Axle A. Only Ford nine (9) inch or Frankland type rear end gear permitted. B. Only live, solid rear-end housing (no aluminum tubes) with full floating magnetic steel axles permitted. C. Only Detroit locker or spools are permitted. When a Detroit locker is used one (1) wheel when jacked up must turn freely by hand for one (1) full turn, 360. D. Suspension attachment only, three or four link, with watts link or panhard bar permitted. 10-6 Wheel and Tires A. All four (4) wheels must be the same diameter. B. Method of attachment is free, except only Hex lug or wheel nuts allowed, spline drive nuts not permitted.

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Single-piece or carbon fiber wheels are not permitted. Maximum wheel diameter is seventeen (17) inches with a maximum complete wheel and tire assemble cross section width of 16 inches. Wide five (5) wheel maximum allowable diameter is sixteen (16) inches. SECTION 11 FRAMES/ROLL CAGE

11-1 Frames/Roll Cage A. All frame components must be made of magnetic steel and welded. The chassis must incorporate a full roll cage per normal accepted industry standards. A square tube Riley style frame must include NASCAR style door bars, drivers side, (at least three horizontal bars with three (3) equally spaced uprights, 1 inch minimum diameter by .083 inch minimum wall thickness) in addition to the chassis frame work. B. Roll cage must include main roll bar #1, front roll bar leg #2 A&B, roof halo bar #3, Roof center bar #4, main roll bar, diagonal #5, main roll bar horizontal bar #7, dash bar #8, 3 left side NASCAR door bars #9, right side protection bars, rear support bars # 13 A&B, vent window bar 10 A&B, rear support bar diagonal, or x cross bars, per diagram of typical roll cage construction. C. Bars number 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 must be round magnetic seamless steel tubing at least 1 inches diameter by .090 inch minimum wall thickness or alloy steel 4130 minimum diameter 15/8 by .095 wall, proof of material and structural design is the responsibility of the entrant. D. Carbon fiber as a structural component is not permitted. SECTION 12 - SUSPENSION 12-1 Front Suspension - only basic coil-over, double wishbone type permitted. A. All suspension pick-up points must be incorporated in the chassis framework. B. Stressed engines are not permitted. C. Driver adjustable anti-roll bar is permitted. D. Driver adjustable shocks are not permitted. 12-2 Rear Suspension only basic coil over, live solid rear end, three or four link with watts link or panhard bar permitted. A. Driver adjustable anti-roll bar is permitted. B. Driver adjustable shocks are not permitted. 12-3 Shock Absorbers - Only one shock per wheel. Only single compression and single rebound adjustment and one remote canister per shock allowed. No electronic or hydraulic adjustments allowed. No metallic or compressible fluids allowed. No cross-connected remote canisters allowed.

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12-4 All Suspension Parts - including but not limited to hubs, bearing, spindles, steering, tie rods, axles, u-joints, bushings, track bars, brakes, ball joints, links, and rod ends must be heavy duty built for racing. 12-5 Tread Width Requirements A. Tread width is controlled by the overall body and or wheels and tires width; maximum overall width is 80 inches. B. Wheels and tires must be inside the bodywork. 12-6 Wheel Base - Standard wheelbase is not less than 101 inches and not more than 103 inches. Except Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, Taurus and Oldsmobile Cutlass is allowed 103 to 105 inches. 12-7 Body Heights and Ground Clearance Requirements A. Roof heights minimum allowed - 45 inches except Corvette is allowed 44 inches. B. Minimum ground clearance will be two (2) inches. 12-8 Steering Components - Steering components must meet the following requirements. A. Magnetic steel collapsible steering shaft. B. Rack and pinion, only one (1) tie rod per side. C. A quick release metal steering wheel coupling. D. Engine driven power steering pump, if used. SECTION 13 - BRAKES 13-1 Brakes - Brakes and brake cooling must meet the following requirements. A. Only magnetic cast iron or cast steel rotors with a maximum diameter of 14 inches. B. Dual master cylinder system. C. Only one (1) brake caliper with a maximum of six (6) pistons and two (2) pads per wheel. D. No quick disconnect fittings allowed. E. Traction control is not permitted. 13-2 Brake Cooling System - Brake cooling system must meet the following requirements. A. All brake cooling component parts and installation must be acceptable to Grand-Am officials. B. Liquid and/or gas cooling of the brakes are not permitted. C. Brake fluid recirculating system is allowed. 1. Traction control is not permitted.

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SECTION 14 FUEL 14-1 Fuel - Grand-Am reserves the right to require use of an official fuel. A. The Official Fuel is 76 Competition 100 Racing Gasoline. B. Official fuel must be used exactly as supplied. C. Grand-Am has the right to sample a competitors fuel at any time. D. Only air may be mixed with the gasoline as an oxidant. E. The term fuel wherever used shall be understood to mean 76 Competition 100 Racing Gasoline. SECTION 15 FUEL SYSTEM 15-1 Fuel System - Grand-Am officials will reject any fuel cell, containers, or check valves, which appear to be damaged, defective, or do not function properly. 15-2 Fuel Cell - Must meet the following requirements. A. Only one (1) fuel cell permitted. No external surge tanks allowed. B. Maximum fuel cell capacity 28 U.S. gallons. C. Fuel cell must be located behind the rear axle. D. Fuel cells become obsolete five (5) years after date of manufacture and must be replaced, unless inspected and re-certified by the manufacturer for a period of two (2) additional years. E. Dry brake fueling coupling must be mounted as far rearward as possible. F. Three (3) bolts on the fuel cell filler plate must be drilled to enable the fitting of seals. G. Fuel cell must be commercially manufactured and meet FIA Spec. FT-3. 15-3 Fuel Lines - Fuel lines must be steel-braided with AN threaded coupling. Only one (1) fuel line (AN - 10 maximum diameter inch I.D.) is permitted from the fuel cell compartment to the engine compartment. Excess length fuel line is not permitted. The fuel line cannot run through the driver / passenger compartment. 15-4 Fuel Pumps - Fuel pumps are free except A. May not be mounted in driver/passenger compartment. B. Fuel pumps may only operate when the engine is running, except during the starting process. 15-5 Fueling refer to section 10-6 of General Regulations. SECTION 16 EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL ACCESSORIES 16-1 Equipment and General Accessories A. Artificial heating of transmission, rear end assembly or tires and wheels is not permitted. B. Race cars are not allowed on the racetrack until they have completed and passed official inspection. C. Passengers will not be permitted to ride in/on the racecar at any time.

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On board air jacking system is permitted.

16-2 Safety Equipment - Driver safety equipment must be worn/used during all on track activity. A. Helmet of recognized high quality, approved by Snell Foundation. B. Nomex or equivalent fire resistant driving suit, minimum two (2) layer, and full-length underwear of similar material. C. Gloves, shoes, and socks made of fire resistant material. D. A six (6) point driver restraint system: Lap belt, and shoulder harness must be a minimum three (3) inches wide. System must be dated by the manufacturer and must not be used beyond three (3) years after that date. E. Drivers side window net must latch in the upper forward corner and can not be mounted to the bodywork. F. A high quality racing type bucket seat and head rest. 16-3 Fire Control A. It is mandatory that all race cars, within the drivers reach have built in fire extinguishing equipment Halon 1211, or equivalent, minimum capacity ten (10) pounds. With discharge nozzles to the cockpit, fuel cell and engine compartment. B. All teams must have in their garage or pit area a fully charged 10-pound minimum dry chemical fire extinguisher. SECTION 17 - ROLL CAGE DIAGRAM 17-1 EXHIBIT #1 - EXPLODED VIEW OF BASIC ROLL CAGE (SOME BARS REMOVED FOR CLARITY)

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