Just as the title states, post your questions about rules and your interpretation of rules here.

I have listed the full rules a couple of posts below.

Here is a link to the rules section of Redline TA, but as of today, it is still the 2007 rules: http://www.redlinetimeattack.com/index-2.html

My first question: In the street class, all cars must be fitted with a catalytic converter for 2008. Are "race" cats allowed? What are the specific specs allowed for cats? How will those suspected of running a hollowed out cat be challenged or policed?

 

yes.. you can run hi flow 3" cat.....

other than that we got a new 255 width limit on tires... most other rules are near identical to last year.

 

Hey Tom,

With the stock body and unlimited motor mods this sounds like a great fit for your car.

The SCCA has a street tire class that has to run a cat also. Almost all the top Evos use the same free flowing race cat that passes the requirements. It's not a hollowed out piece that can be checked by unbolting the cat. Let me know if you're interested in more info.


Rick

 

Wow, talk about mind reading. You were posting this at the exact same time I was pm'ing you...

 

1) "Race" cats are allowed. We require that it be a functioning catalytic converter. Could be high flow...could be OEM... doesn't matter. Obviously we will do random inspections of cats to verify.

2) No specific specs... just that the main exhaust system must have a catalytic converter as part of the system. No getting around this rule by bolting a cat to the "car" and saying "look....I have a cat installed on the car..."

3) We'll inspect cats randomly during Tech Inspection... and will probably inspect those vehicles that podium...

 

2008 Redline Time Attack Rules
Section 1. Rules Applicable to All Classes

Each vehicle entered into the Redline Time Attack, must be track ready and free from any mechanical defect. All cars must be able to pass the technical inspection at the track to be permitted on track. The official technical inspection will be performed on each vehicle prior to being allowed to compete in the Time Attack competition rounds.

1.1 Use of nitrous oxide strictly prohibited

1.2 Propane injection systems prohibited

1.3 Tube Frame Chassis prohibited. Unibody must remain intact and un-altered. Certain exceptions apply; please see individual Class sections for further details.

1.4 Alcohol and Water Injection is permitted.

1.5 Aerodynamic parts are PERMITTED, i.e. Wings, Splitters, Canards, Under Trays, Diffusers, etc. Each class (Street, Modified, and Unlimited) has specific restrictions on what type of aerodynamic parts may be installed. Please refer to each Class subsection for further information.

1.6 Single Engine Per-Vehicle

1.7 Engine Modifications are allowed (forced induction, engine swaps, bolt on upgrades, etc) in any class. Please refer to specific restrictions for Street Class vehicles.

1.8 Suspension modifications are allowed in any class. Specific Class restrictions will be listed in each Class subsection.

1.9 Inboard suspension systems are not permitted.

1.10 Brake Modifications are allowed in any class.

1.11 Internal Combustion Engines Only

1.12 Original factory Floor pan must largely be left in place. Certain exceptions apply, and will be called out where applicable.

1.13 Factory floor pan rear of the C pillars may be removed and replaced with alternate material for weight savings purposes, so long as a roll cage is installed in the vehicle and a certified/approved fuel cell is also installed. The rear portion of the Unibody cannot be removed in favor of a tube-frame setup.

1.12 Fuel Cells permitted (modification of factory floor pan is allowed for installation of Fuel Cell)

1.14 Replacement of drivers and passengers seat are permitted

1.15 Vehicle’s outline must be largely true to the original

1.16 Vehicles must be built from a model originally produced for legal street use in North America, Europe or Japan.

1.17 All vehicles must use tires that are legal for use on public roadways in the United States, Japan or the European Union. Every tire must have a DOT impression from the tire mold on them. All tire models used must be readily available to the North American public.

1.18 All cars are to use an AMB timing transponder. Drivers have the option of supplying their own AMB transponder or renting an AMB transponder from Redline Track Events. Transponders may be purchased directly through AMB. (www.AMB-it.com)

1.19 All cars must run decals required by Redline Time Attack organizers. This may include doorplates on both sides of vehicle, a windshield banner, front or rear quarter panel or any other locations as specified.

1.20 All vehicles entered into competition must report to tech inspection at the track on the day of the Redline Time Attack event.

1.21 Convertibles are allowed on track with roll bars. Some cars with factory roll protection are allowed on track without the need for an aftermarket/custom roll bar if they are equipped with a factory OEM roll protection system. Check with Redline Time Attack to verify your convertible vehicle is equipped with an adequate factory installed roll protection system.

1.22 If a roll cage is built and installed within a vehicle, the following rules must be followed.

Minimum Tubing Sizes based on vehicle weight (minus driver, full fuel tank):

Up to 1500 lbs 1.375 x .095 DOM/Seamless/Alloy
1502-2200 lbs 1.500 x .095 DOM/Seamless/Alloy
2201-3000 lbs 1.500 x .120 DOM/Seamless/Alloy
1.625 x .120 DOM/Seamless/Alloy
1.750 x .095 DOM/Seamless/Alloy
3001-4000lbs 1.750 x .120 DOM/Seamless/Alloy
Over 4000lbs 2.000 x .120 DOM/Seamless/Alloy

1.23 Roll Cage Material Permitted: Seamless or DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) mild steel tubing (SAE 1010, 1020, 1025) or equivalent, or alloy steel tubing (SAE, 4130) shall be used for all roll cage structures.

1.24 Roll Cage General Construction:

One continuous length of tubing shall be used for the main hoop member with smooth continuous bends and no evidence of crimping or wall failure. Whenever possible, the roll cage hoop should start from the floor of the car. An inspection hole of at least 3/16 inch diameter, but no greater than ¼ inch diameter shall be drilled in a non-critical area of the front and rear hoop as well as in one of the supplemental braces to facilitate verification of wall thickness.

Main Hoop: 4 bends max., totaling 180° ± 10°
Front Hoop: 4 bends max or
Front Downtubes: 2 bends max.
Rear hoop supports: No bends

If any of the above bend requirements cannot be met, all components of the roll cage shall be fabricated from the tubing size(s) listed for the next heavier category of vehicle.

Section 2. STREET CLASS

The Street Class is designed for stock to modified "daily driven" vehicles. Street Class is home for the grassroots enthusiast or tuner shop looking to prove they have the fastest vehicle on street tires. The Street Class does not imply that all modifications on a “Street Class” vehicle must be “street legal”, i.e. CARB Approved Intake systems, removal of factory installed catalytic converters, etc.

Rules for Street Class Cars:

2.1. Professional drivers are not eligible to drive in the Street Class. Professional Driver is defined by Redline Time Attack as someone who currently earns, or who has within the past 5 years earned, a significant amount of their income by driving and/or racing vehicles in a “Pro” level automotive racing series. This includes, but is not limited to: Drag Racing, Road Racing, Oval Racing and Drifting.

2.2. Street Class vehicles must be registered for use on public roadways. Vehicles entered into Street Class must show proof of current registration to Redline Time Attack event Tech Inspection personnel. If proof of current registration cannot be provided, the vehicle in question will be forced to compete in the Modified Class. A copy of the DMV registration paperwork, the same proof of registration required by law to be in the vehicle at all times, will suffice as evidence the vehicle is currently registered.

2.3. Replacement of OEM glass with lightweight material (plexiglass, Lexan, etc) and removal of OEM glass is strictly prohibited. This applies to ALL Street Class vehicles. No exceptions to this rule will be made.

2.4. Every Street Class vehicle must have a functional Catalytic Converter installed as part of the engine exhaust system. Replacement of the OEM Catalytic converter with an “aftermarket” converter is permitted. Catalytic converter does not need to be in OE location.

2.5. One “major” engine upgrade permitted in Street Class.

· 2.5.1 An engine swap is considered one major engine upgrade. However, owners are permitted to swap an engine into their USDM vehicle if the engine was offered in the same chassis/model elsewhere in the world (JDM for example) for that chassis/model, and the engine swap will NOT count as a major engine upgrade.

· 2.5.2 Installing forced induction is considered one major engine upgrade.

· 2.5.3 Installing an OE turbocharged engine, that was available in a different market (JDM for example), into a USDM model of the same vehicle that did not come with a factory turbocharged engine, is permitted. This will only count as one major engine upgrade.

· 2.5.4 Engines are permitted to be “built”. (Forged rods, pistons, crank, etc). Built engines are not considered a major engine upgrade per these rules.

2.6. All Street Class vehicles must use DOT street tires with a UTQG tread wear rating of 140 or higher, Tires with UTQG tread wear rating under 140 are not permitted in Street Class.

2.7. Street Class Front Wheel Drive vehicles are limited to tires with a maximum width of 255

2.8. Street Class All Wheel Drive vehicles are limited to tires with a maximum width of 255

2.9. Street Class Rear Wheel Drive vehicles are limited to tires with a maximum width of 285

2.10. “Full carbon fiber bodied” vehicles prohibited from Street Class

2.11. Carbon Fiber and other light weight material may be implemented in place of OEM hoods, trunks, hatches, bumpers and front fenders.

2.12. OEM Doors, quarter panels and roofs must be kept in place.

2.13. Front under tray cannot go rearward past the center-line of the front axle

2.14. Rear under tray cannot go forward past the center-line of the rear axle

2.15. Sequential Gear Boxes Not Permitted in Street Class.

2.16. Fender Flares are permitted

2.17. Wide Body Kits are permitted

2.18. Alteration of the vehicle’s track is strictly prohibited.

2.19. No Suspension that utilizes remote reservoirs unless the reservoir is integrated to primary dampener body

2.20. 3-Way Adjustable Dampers Prohibited (3-Way meaning adjustability of BOTH Low and High speed settings for BOTH Compression and Rebound. Adjustment of Height is not considered one of the 3-Ways of adjustability.

2.21. Two-Way Adjustable Dampers are ALLOWED. (2-way meaning the adjustability of both Compression and Rebound)

2.22. Convertibles with hard tops can utilize Carbon Fiber/Aluminum/Fiberglass hard tops

2.23. Convertibles are not permitted to remove the OEM convertible equipment (canopy, motors, and associated hardware) unless a multi-point roll-cage is installed, that comes forward into the driver compartment, thus necessitating the removal of the convertible hardware. Roll hoops or roll bars are not viewed as necessitating the removal of the OEM convertible equipment and hardware. As such, vehicle roll hoops and roll bars, if absent from a roll cage that comes forward into the driver and passenger compartment, must be built in such a way as to allow the OEM convertible equipment and hardware to remain in place.

2.24. Replacement of drivers and passenger seat with aftermarket seats is permitted.

2.25. Passenger seat cannot be entirely removed.

2.26. Interior components behind driver seat may be entirely removed

2.27. Vehicle’s carpet may be entirely removed.

2.28. Vehicle headliner may be removed.

2.29. OEM Dash, OEM Center console and OEM front door panels must remain. All components associated with and connected to the Dash, Center Console and Door Panels must also remain. These include items such as, but not limited to: Center arm rest, glove box, venting, ducts, OEM gauge cluster, left/center/right kick panels, etc. Removal of the components behind the dash is not permitted.

2.30. Roll cages are permitted in Street class *if roll cage necessitates door bars that require cutting of OEM door panel, then OEM door panel may be altered only for installation of roll cage. A safety inspection of the roll cage will be performed. If the roll cage is deemed to be unsafe by the Chief of Inspections, the vehicle will not be permitted to participate in the event. OEM front door glass must remain in place under all circumstances.

2.31. Roll cages are not permitted to puncture the firewall or protrude into the engine bay in Street Class vehicles. Waiver: Vehicles that competed in a sanctioned Redline Time Attack event that had this modification performed at the time they competed in 2007.

2.32. Factory restraints are permitted for any vehicle in street class. If four/five/six point harness is utilized, car must have harness bar installed and an “anti- submarine” belt must be utilized.

2.33. Snell 2000 or higher rated helmet required.

2.34. Long pants and long sleeve shirts are required. It is HIGHLY recommended drivers utilize fire-resistant long underwear and long under-shirts under their long pants and long shirt.

2.35. A tow hook or tow strap must be installed on the front of the vehicle prior to being allowed on track. The tow hook/strap must be properly marked so it is easy to locate by the safety personnel.

2.36. Convertibles are allowed on track with roll bars. Some cars with factory roll protection are allowed on track without the need for an aftermarket/custom roll bar if they are equipped with a factory OEM roll protection system. Check with Redline Time Attack to verify your convertible vehicle is equipped with an adequate factory installed roll protection system.

2.37. See "Vehicle Classification List" For List of Vehicles Relegated to Modified Class or Unlimited Class. Some vehicles will NOT be permitted in the Street Class due to specific horse power or other specifications. For example, a Ferrari Enzo or Porsche Carrera GT will be relegated to the Unlimited class due to there "super car" specification.


Section 3. MODIFIED CLASS

The Modified Class is designed for vehicles that are more heavily modified and/or and have a greater specific power output.

Rules for Modified Class Cars:

3.1 Modified Class cars do not need to be currently registered for street use.

3.2 Professional Drivers are permitted in Modified Class.

3.3 Replacement of OEM glass with lightweight material is strictly prohibited. Removal of OEM glass is strictly prohibited. The only exception to this rule is for the front door glass, which may be removed.

3.4 All Modified Class vehicles are required to use DOT approved tires with UTQG tread wear ratings of 50 and above. Tires with less than a UTQG rating of 50 are not permitted in Modified Class.

3.5 Tire Exception: The BFGoodrich R1 tire may be used in the Modified Class

3.6 “Full carbon fiber bodied” vehicles prohibited from Modified Class. These vehicles must compete in Unlimited Class

3.7 Carbon Fiber and other light weight material (non-OEM) Hoods, Trunks/Hatches/Fenders/Doors/Roof permitted.

3.8 Sequential Gear Boxes Not Permitted in Modified Class.

3.9 Full under trays are allowed

3.10 Wide Body Kits Allowed

3.11 Fender Flares Allowed

3.12 Convertibles with hard tops can utilize Carbon Fiber/Aluminum/Fiberglass hard tops.

3.13 Removal of OEM convertible hardware and equipment is permitted.

3.14 All Modified Class vehicles are not permitted to have fully "gutted" interiors.

3.15 Vehicle carpet may be entirely removed

3.16 Vehicle headliner may be entirely removed

3.17 OEM Dash must be installed. All components associated with and connected to the Dash, must also remain. These include items such as, but not limited to: glove box, venting, ducts, OEM gauge cluster, left/center/right kick panels, etc.

3.18 OEM front door panels may be removed.

3.19 Interior components behind driver seat may be removed.

3.20 Replacement of drivers and passenger seat with aftermarket seats is permitted.

3.21 Passenger seat may be removed entirely.

3.22 Factory restraints are permitted for vehicles in Modified Class. If aftermarket harnesses are utilized, the vehicle must have a harness bar installed.

3.23 Full roll cages are permitted in Modified class. A safety inspection of the roll cage will be performed. If the roll cage is deemed to be unsafe by the Chief of Inspections, the vehicle will not be permitted to participate in the event.

3.24 Snell 2000 or higher rated helmet required.

3.25 All drivers in Modified Class must wear a fire suit or a combination of a fire jacket and fire pants, with a minimum SFI rating of SFI 3.2A/1

3.26 A tow hook or tow strap must be installed on the front of the vehicle prior to being allowed on track. The tow hook/strap must be properly marked so it is easy to locate by the safety personnel.

3.27 All Modified Class vehicles must have a Fire Extinguisher mounted within the cockpit of the vehicle, within reach of the driver while normally seated, belts fastened and steering wheel in place. The mounting hardware should be nuts and bolts, not sheet metal screws, and the bracket should be metal and of the quick release type. Fire bottles constructed of plastic or aerosol-type cans are prohibited.

The following chemicals are permitted: 1A10BC multipurpose, ammonium phosphate and barium sulfate or Monnex; 10BC potassium bicarbonate (Purple K) or sodium bicarbonate; Halon 1301 or 1211, two pounds minimum; ABC dry chem., two pounds minimum

3.28 Convertibles allowed on track with roll bars. Some cars with factory roll protection are allowed if they are equipped with a factory OEM roll protection system. Check with your car manufacture to determine the effectiveness of roll protection.

3.29 “Honda Challenge” H4 cars are eligible for the Redline Time Attack Modified Class, so long as the vehicle meets H4 Class rules.

3.30 See "Vehicle Classification List" For List of Vehicles Relegated to Unlimited Class. i.e. some vehicles will NOT be permitted in the Street or Modified Class due to specific horse power or other specifications. For example, a Ferrari Enzo or Porsche Carrera GT will be relegated to the Unlimited class due to there "super car" specification.

 

Section 4. UNLIMITED CLASS

The Unlimited Class is designed for full blown race/Time Attack vehicles and "super car" exotics.

Rules specific for Unlimited Class Cars:

4.1 Lexan/Plexiglass windows permitted. Vehicle cannot be “windowless”.

4.2 Sequential Gear Boxes Permitted in Unlimited Class.

4.3 Suspension system must remain the same “type”. I.E. If the vehicle came with a MacPherson Strut setup in the front, it must remain a MacPherson Strut design. A “wishbone” setup cannot be installed in its place.

4.4 Exception to section 4.3: Late Model Ford Mustangs and Late Model Chevy Camaros are permitted to change the type of their rear suspension. This is a competition adjustment.

4.5 Suspension mounting points may be moved and altered, to allow for revisions of or maintaining of the proper geometry.

4.6 Inboard suspensions are not permitted.

4.7 Full Carbon fiber or other light weight materials permitted with no limitations.

4.8 Factory firewall must remain intact. Exceptions to this rule would be alterations to the firewall to allow for roll cages to extend into the engine bay and for service oriented reasons (i.e., installation of custom engine/transaxle assemblies). Modifications cannot be performed to the firewall that are considered by Redline to be primarily for weight savings reasons.

4.9 Snell 2000 rated helmet (or newer) helmet must be used.

4.10 All drivers in Unlimited Class must wear a fire suit or a combination of a fire jacket and fire pants, with a minimum rating of SFI 3.2A/1

4.11 All drivers in Unlimited Class must wear gloves with a minimum rating of SFI 3.3/1

4.12 All drivers in Unlimited Class must wear driving shoes/boots with a minimum rating of SFI 3.3A/5

4.13 All Unlimited Class vehicles must have a Fire Extinguisher mounted within the cockpit of the vehicle, within reach of the driver while normally seated, belts fastened and steering wheel in place. The mounting hardware should be nuts and bolts, not sheet metal screws, and the bracket should be metal and of the quick release type. Fire bottles constructed of plastic or aerosol-type cans are prohibited.


The following chemicals are permitted: 1A10BC multipurpose, ammonium phosphate and barium sulfate or Monnex;10BC potassium bicarbonate (Purple K) or sodium bicarbonate; Halon 1301 or 1211, two pounds minimum;ABC dry chem., two pounds minimum

4.14 A tow hook/strap must be installed on BOTH the front and rear of the vehicle. They must be properly marked so they are relatively easy to find by the safety personnel in the event the vehicle needs to be towed off the track.

4.15 All Unlimited Class vehicles must have an Electrical Master Switch or “Kill Switch” installed. The switch should be mounted so that it is easily accessible from outside of the vehicle. The switch should cut all power except to the onboard fire system. The switch location must be clearly marked.

4.16 All Unlimited Class vehicles must have a minimum 4-point roll cage/roll hoop installed. Refer to section 1.22 through 1.24 for roll cage specification rules.

4.17 Use of DOT legal tires is required. Non-DOT approved “Race Slicks” are not permitted.

4.18 See "Vehicle Classification List" For List of Vehicles Relegated to Unlimited Class. i.e. some vehicles will NOT be permitted in the Street or Modified Class due to specific horse power or other specifications. For example, a Ferrari Enzo or Porsche Carrera GT will be relegated to the Unlimited class due to there "super car" specification.

4.19 Some cars will only be able to compete in the Unlimited class. Depending on vehicle dynamics, some cars will be relegated to the Unlimited class, click "Vehicle Classes" for the list of vehicles relegated to the Unlimited class.


Section 5.0 DRIFT CLASS

5.1 The Drift Class is designed for and limited to vehicles that are built for drifting. The vehicle should be a vehicle that has competed in, or has been built to compete in, sanctioned drifting events. Redline personnel will make the final decision as to whether a vehicle is eligible to compete in the Drift Class.

5.2 Professional drivers are permitted in Drift Class.

5.3 Use of DOT approved Street Tires, with a tread wear of 140 or higher is required. DOT R-Compounds or Slicks are not permitted.

5.4 The Drift Class will follow the modification rules of Unlimited Class and will follow the safety rules of Modified Class.


Section 6.0 Team Championship Points System

The 2008 Redline Time Attack season will see the introduction of a Championship Points System. This will be the only points system of its kind in any Time Attack series in North America. Competitors will be awarded points based on their finishing position at each event they attend and successfully complete. Point totals will be kept for each of the 9 Divisions within the Redline Time Attack Series. Competitors will be allowed to compete in as many events as they desire, however, only the top four points-scoring events for each competitor will be used to determine the standings heading into the Season Championship Finale. Below are the details behind the Redline Time Attack Team Championship Points System.


6.1 Points will be awarded to the Vehicle, not the Driver.

6.2 Points will be awarded to every vehicle that successfully completes at least one timed lap during an official “Time Attack” session at a sanctioned Redline Time Attack event, and finishes between 1st and 20th in their Division.

6.3 The method used for awarding points will be as follows:

1st: 30 Points
2nd: 25 Points
3rd: 20 Points
4th: 19 Points
5th: 18 Points

6.4 The points awarded will continue to decrease by 1 point from 6th place down to 20th place, with 20th receiving 3 points. Points will not be awarded to any vehicle finishing lower than 20th in their Division.


6.5 Two “Bonus Rounds” will be scheduled during the 2008 Redline Time Attack Season. The two rounds will be the GTLive event at Miller Motorsports Park and the GTLive event at Virginia International Raceway.

6.5.1.1 For each Bonus Round event, at the conclusion of the 2nd Time Attack session, the 7 fastest vehicles in each Division, based on results from both official Time Attack sessions, will be eligible for the Bonus Session.

6.5.1.2 For the Modified and Unlimited Class Bonus Session, the top 7 Unlimited Class vehicles will be at the front of the grid, in reverse order. Behind the Unlimited cars, will be the top 7 Modified Class vehicles, also in reverse order.

6.5.1.3 The 14 cars total will be grid, and will be taken around the course for one safety lap under caution and lead by an official “Pace Car”. All 14 cars will commence a short 5-Lap sprint race. Each vehicle will be awarded points based on their finishing position within their Class. (7 points for 1st, 6 points for 2nd, 5 points for 3rd, etc.)

6.5.1.4 For a Modified Class or Unlimited Class vehicle to be eligible to participate in the Bonus Session, the vehicle must have an approved roll cage installed. If a vehicle qualifies for the Bonus Session based on time, but fails to qualify based on lack of a roll cage, the next fastest vehicle in that class will be selected to participate in the Bonus Session. If a vehicle owner/driver voluntarily withdraws from participating in the Bonus Session, the next fastest vehicle in that class will be selected to participate in the Bonus Session.

6.5.1.5 For the Street Class Bonus Session, the top 7 fastest Street Class vehicles will be grid in order of fastest to slowest. The Street Class Bonus Session will consist of 7 laps total (1 warm-up, 5 hot laps, 1 cool down)

6.5.1.6 If a Street Class vehicle voluntarily exits the track during the Bonus Session, whether into the Hot Pits or into the Paddock, that vehicle will receive a DNF and zero bonus points.

6.5.1.7 If a vehicle is forced to retire or pull off the track in a safe area, due to a mechanical issue or even voluntarily, and cannot continue on track, for whatever reason, during the Bonus Session, the vehicle will receive a DNF and zero bonus points.

6.5.1.8 Each vehicle is only permitted to keep the points earned from their highest placing finish between the two Bonus Rounds. Vehicles will not be given points from both Bonus Rounds.

6.5.1.9 All points earned during the Super Session will be added to that vehicles Championship Points total.

6.6 Vehicles are permitted to be entered in as many Redline Time Attack events as their owners choose. Only the top four points scoring events for each vehicle will be used to determine the Championship Points standings heading into the Season Finale.

6.7 If a vehicle is damaged in any way during a Redline Time Attack event that prevents its continued use at future Redline Time Attack events (drive train, chassis, etc), the vehicle may be replaced with a similar vehicle fitting the requirements for the same Division. All of the points previously earned by the original vehicle will carry over to the replacement vehicle. If the replacement vehicle does not fit within the same Division as the original vehicle the points previously earned will NOT carry over.

6.8 Damage occurred outside of a sanctioned Redline Time Attack event does not qualify as “damage”, per the rules listed above. This includes, but is not limited to, damage that occurs in testing leading up to Redline Time Attack event, damage occurred while Dyno tuning, or damage that occurs at events sanctioned by other sanctioning bodies.

6.9 If a team/ owner wish to voluntarily retire or replace their original vehicle, after the original vehicle has already competed in a Redline Time Attack event, the team/owner has the right to do this. However, any points attained by the original vehicle, will only carry over to the replacement vehicle if the replacement vehicle competes in the same Division as the original vehicle.

6.10 Teams/Owners will only be permitted to voluntarily replace their vehicle once during the season and carry over the vehicle’s points. Teams/Owners will be allowed to voluntarily replace their vehicle more than once; however, they will only be able to carry over the vehicle’s points on the first vehicle change.

6.11 Following the completion of the Season Finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the final point standings will be used to determine each of the Division Champions of the 2008 Redline Time Attack Season.

6.12 Of the three Division Champions within each Class (Street, Modified, Unlimited), the Division Champion with the highest points total after the conclusion of the Season Finale, will be crowned Class Champion.

6.13 Of the three Redline Time Attack Class Champions (Street, Modified, Unlimited), after the conclusion of the Season Finale, and tabulation of the final points standings, the Class Champion with the highest points total will be crowned Redline Time Attack Grand Champion.

6.14 Division tie breakers will be determined in this manner:

1. Head To Head Victories in events where both vehicles competed
2. Highest placement in a Bonus Round Super Session
3. Total points earned from ALL events, including events beyond the top 4 results for each vehicle
4. Total points earned from both Bonus Round Super Sessions

6.15 Class tie breakers will be determined in this manner:

1. Highest Placement in a Bonus Round Super Session
2. Total points earned from ALL events, including events beyond the top 4 results for each vehicle
3. Total points earned from both Bonus Round Super Sessions

6.16 Grand Champion tie breakers will be determined in this manner

1. Total points earned from ALL events, including events beyond the top 4 results for each vehicle
2. Total points earned from both Bonus Round Super Sessions

6.17 Space Holder

 

I'm going to post up the email I sent here. I'm doing this because I see that you still don't have the definitions correct as to what distinguishes a triple adjustable damper from a 4-way.

 

I could make the simple revision.... result is the same.

No adjustment of Both high speed and low speed of compression and/or rebound. per your definition, 3-way and 4-way would be out in Street....

 

Do the drivers participating in the wheel-to-wheel racing have to have some form of racing license?

l8r)

 

The way it was explained to me (from Mike @ GST Motorsports) was that it's the old SCCA Solo1 format.

Take a track, and each competitor gets 3 laps to get their best time. Each car is let on track at certain intervals so the wheel to wheel running is kept to a minimum.

 

I guess some clarification would be welcome, since the description in the rules does not describe what you are saying, Chris. The 3 laps to get your best time sounds like the regular TA format, not the Bonus Round (described below).

This is why I wonder about driver licensing requirements, since I don't think I'd be too keen to go w2w with inexperienced drivers (including myself).

l8r)

 

So please help me understand here... I'm failing to grasp your interpretation of the rule.

Rule verbiage aside, per industry standard definitions of triple and 4-way adjustable dampers, are triple and 4-way adjustable dampers legal in Street or not?

 

Chime in:

^^^No, not legal in street class^^^

-Shocks can only have 1 compression and 1 rebound adjustment mechanism. Not both a high and low speed adjustment for either/both directions. Number of clicks and range of adjustment is open.
-They may also be adjustable for overal length and spring tension. This doesnt count as one of the adjustments per RTA rules.
-Piggy-back oil/nitrogen resevoirs OK as long as they are built into the shock body. remote resevoirs (as in a hose that links the shock body to the resevoir) not OK.

Engine swaps to a roof mounted jet engine (one only ) still allowed per rules, even in street class.........

 

I didnt read this thread entirely, so maybe i missed something. But TA's are not considered as wheel to wheel racing. However, i do like the idea of drivers presenting some form of competition/racing license. I know plenty of people who run in advanced groups who simply do not have any sort of competition experience within an organization that requires a competition/racing license.