Roll cage with altered floor pans, or 5 mph window net required. As some people on here probably remember, i bought an fp 1600 roadster race car out of co last year, and i plan to get the car refurbished and back on track this year. I have been through the gcr and find several roll cage rule sections. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. I have a question about the specs on a race roll bar. The scca rulebook, like the operations book of the transcontinental. Fj40 cage brush guards roll bars bumpers pace cars scca cages stock cars nhra cages mandrel bending sunsafety glasses truck tops great links email for info. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or. The class is used by other sanctioning bodies with compatible rules, such as the international conference of sports car clubs.
But your car has a roll cage, heavier tiresheavier seatshmm. This guide provides a way to decode the various classes often only listed on the schedule by their initials. The basic purpose of the roll bar is to protect the driver in case the vehicle rolls over. Svra roll bar and roll cage design recommendations revised 220 pdf svra race groups. Spec miata is a class of racing car used in sports car club of america scca, national auto. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by glen, feb 7. Roll cages these general specifications are for all automobiles. A roll bar meeting the requirements of appendix c, or a roll cage meeting the requirements of section 18 of the general competition rules gcr, is required in all a, b, c, and f modified vehicles, and in open cars in prepared category, and in d modified and e modified. Decoding scca road racing classes kanga motorsports.
Basic nhra safety rules v072015 this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Below are the regulations set by the msa for material choice and sizes of tubes eligible for roll cage and safety cell construction. See ppihc 2018 rule book, effective 1 november 2017, section 126. I think you can pull them off the scca web site in adobe but its best to just purchase the rule book and it is in fact necessary to have the rule book with you when you go to tech.
Check the honda challenge rule book about wing mountingthe wing cant extend beyond the footprint of the car so its not possible to run the 2. Scca schools will only be credited if the applicant has obtained a regional. Votes were cast to amend our bylaws to include email as a viable form. The roll cage must not unduly impede the entry or exit of the driver and codriver. If you would like a copy of the printed gcr, it is available on amazon.
Every car must have a current copy of the following forms on file in order to compete. As always the rule books are updated and changed on a monthly basis as published in the fastrack portion of the scca monthly magazine sports car. Modify the mandatory safety rule if we want to allow variances for vehicles with roll bars and roll cages which i think we should. Aluminium antiroll cage two years after unveiling the etype built between 1961 and 1975, and known as one of the most beautiful vehicles ever designed the folks at jaguar rolled out change notice. Ive got a few cage projects coming up that want to cross over between scca as their main racing and nasa when theres a race somewhat local to the midwest. A roll cage consists of the main hoop, front hoop, side protection, and braces as specified in these rules. Feb 14, 2015 the sports car club of america website. Main question i have is what are the wall requirements on mild steel vs chromoly cages. A quickrelease, 3inch shoulder harness meeting sfi spec 16. Spec miata was first approved as a regional class in the southwest division of scca in. Autocross is a ton of fun, but there have to be some rules, so check out the scca rule book and susquehanna regions supplemental rules for 2016. They are cheap and indisposable when it comes to having your cage certified.
Behind the scenes of sccas struggle to endure hagerty media. Purpose and intent the spec miata sm class is intended to provide the membership with the opportunity to compete in low cost, productionbased cars with limited modifications, suitable for racing competition. These specifications apply to all vehicles other than those issued an scca logbook before 1119. Roll cages are required in all cars registered with the scca after jan. Desert buggys formed rollbars import race cages classic cars street cars offroad 4x4s fj40 cage brush guards roll. Scca roll cage specifications 10 out of 10 based on 524 ratings. The scca general competition rules gcr for 1979, or scca vintage gcr, is recommended for reference. The address of scca can be found in the front of this rule book.
The scca and nasa are very particular in the quality of welds. To that end, the technical staff of club racing may or may not accept alternate construction standards from any source that significantly vary from scca standards of protection. While we offered a lot of tips and tricks when it comes to installing a 10point roll cage, it does not take place of a rule book. While it does not follow any rule book, it was built just as much for looks as safety. A roll bar is defined as a main hoop and diagonal placed behind the driver and. I am looking at a couple of things that i would like to add to the main homepage to the reno region of the sports car club of america.
Scca leadership is continuing to closely monitor health experts and public health mandates to help determine any further impacts to our event schedule, and those will be listed below. How to build a roll cage everything you need to know january 26, 2018 january 7, 2020 the mechanic doctor diy, how to, performance, racing, welding a roll cage is a metal framework that can be built around the inside of a vehicle. We encourage everyone to have a log book for their race car in order to preserve the history of the vehicles on track participation, however it is not required to present a log book for participation in a svra event. Roll cage side bars, nasascca factory five racing forum. Full safety rules scca time trials sports car club of america. Having be a tech inspector for sccanhra sometime ago i would say the cage would stand up to any.
Allow windshield to be replaced with wire mesh or bracing if vehicle is equipped with roll cage in modified. An example of spec miata safety roll cage by racefab inc. For the most uptodate information on sccas response to the coronavirus, please watch for official announcements posted on. Technical requirements for race cars vscda vintage racing involves historic and vintage competition vehicles from many different forms of road racing worldwide and almost the entire century of the sport. Feb 07, 2008 i recently posted pics of the chopi did not weld the top back on yet, instead i had a friend make a roll cage for the car. Its very difficult to remove a weldedin roll cage and revert the car to stock form. Ffr and others have used an x design at the opening. A vrg log book is associated with the vehicle, not the ownerdriver. Even with correct padding, a roll bar places a potentially deadly obstacle near to the drivers and occupants heads.
The valvoline proam 50 matches valvolines lineup of reallife and virtual racing stars against a roster of sports car club of america members who have proven their mettle in weekly events as part of the hoosier racing tire. The cam rules do not require a roll bar or roll cage but, if you attend any scca event and you do have a roll bar or cage in your gofast cam car, the roll bar roll cage is subject to be inspected and it is mandatory that the structure is compliant with appendix c pursuant to section 3. Cages built to scca rules are accepted by most track racing organizations worldwide. Improved touring is a category of classifications for cars in amateur road racing defined by the sports car club of america. Each driver is responsible for updating his own rule book. Mar 25, 2011 while we offered a lot of tips and tricks when it comes to installing a 10point roll cage, it does not take place of a rule book. The 2020 general competition rules online are made available by scca road racing as. Adding an scca approved roll cage is a point of no return for a track car because of all the surgery required to the dash and interior trim. Proxes ra1 proxes rr proxes r888 proxes r888r a7r7. Anything is possible, but i dont see nhra changing the rule book for this particular cage. These are the resources and regulations that will help you prepare your car to compete with the svra.
Scca rule books available online corvette z06 forum. There are many illustrations in the scca book on cages, door bars, etc. Rpms roll bars are nhra, nasa, scca, and i believe svra certified. And there has been a lot of engineering and thought that has gone into making them strong as well as functional. C or a roll cage meeting the requirements of the club racing general. With an ever changing rule book, some cars might move between the classes from year to year so check the latest scca general competition rules for the most current information. Most of them are abbreviations but a few can be tricky. These are select pages from the 1966 scca rule book, pertaining to transam and also what they considered sedans which would include darts, mustangs and the like. Sccagta time attack safety rules are divided into three 3 minimum levels. Team racing endurance challenge trec 2020 trec rules. Roll bar design, materials, and fabrication must be consistent with sound engineering practice, and excellent workmanship. Not all tracks will scrutinize at these et levels, but there is always that possibility.
The rules for the class include the general competition rules gcr, a section of the scca rulebook that defines the basic setup and preparation for cars in any. General competition rules updated through tb 1702 sports car club of america, inc. Team chase roll cage panels team chase corrs 15 scale rc dirt off road track california southern california california losi hpi losi 5t 5b socal rc track 15 scale the race version will also be equipped with rearseat delete, a 4point roll cage team gt includes. We were told however that he needs to wait to paint it until it is cerified by some means, it never mentions that in the gcr or anywhere, just about an inspection hole. Hello all scca hawaii members mark your calendars for the next board of directorsgeneral meeting to be held on wednesday, march 25th at 6.
Since it is difficult to standardize all aspects of car preparation the following guidelines have. Ok, im looking for some guidance on what constitutes a legal scca roll cage. There was no general consensus at the time as to where, when. This rule book is published annually and each aspect of a solo event from safety, procedure, and classing is covered so it is used by both officials and competitors. Section 9 of these rules includes detailed drawings of a variety of roll structures. Fuel cells, weldedin roll cages, fire systems, and nascarstyle door bars are recommended. The basic purpose of the roll cage is to protect the driver if the car turns over, runs into an obstacle such as a guardrail or catch fence. Mar, 2011 these are select pages from the 1966 scca rule book, pertaining to transam and also what they considered sedans which would include darts, mustangs and the like. Updates to the rule book are made on a monthly basis and can be. Appendix c roll bars appendix c solo roll bar standards.
One reason to look at race rule books is because those cages are built to withstand a serious impact. The carpetpadding may be cut around the mounting base plates. The cam rules do not require a roll bar or roll cage but, if you attend any scca event and you do have a roll bar or cage in your gofast cam car, the roll barroll cage is subject to be inspected and it is mandatory that the structure is compliant with appendix c pursuant to section 3. Adding an scca approved roll cage is a point of no return for a track car because of all the surgery required to the dash and. When an item is suspected of being out of compliance with a formula drift rule, or when an. How to build a roll cage everything you need to know. Scca roll cage specifications roll cage and bar supply. This is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book.
Air ducts spec as a general rule, ducts can only come from books existing holes lights, grilles, and should run itcs horizontally. A specific section for ta cars as viewed separately from other sedans began with the 68 rule book. A roll bar is defined as a main hoop and diagonal placed. Minimum material cold drawn seamless unalloyed carbon steel, containing a maximum of 0. Photo courtesy of the sports car club of america scca touring. Racing in central florida region cfr is conducted in accordance with the sports car club of america s rule book known as the general competition rules gcr. Gcr 1 2017 edition general competition rules updated through tb 1702 sports car club of america, inc. The rulebook specs a safe, reliable cage structure. Oct 16, 2019 the cam rules do not require a roll bar or roll cage but, if you attend any scca event and you do have a roll bar or cage in your gofast cam car, the roll bar roll cage is subject to be inspected and it is mandatory that the structure is compliant with appendix c pursuant to section 3. The gcr, which is amended on a monthly basis by fastrack updates, can be found on the web at. Nov 25, 2007 ive got a few cage projects coming up that want to cross over between scca as their main racing and nasa when theres a race somewhat local to the midwest.
The use of a roll bar or cage in a daily driven car is unsafe and a dangerous practice. Proxes ra1 proxes rr proxes r888 proxes r888r a7r7 autocross and road race compounds dot radial wet h20 pilot sport cup 2 gforce r1 gforce r1s ventus z214 c51 medium and c71 soft compounds heat cycling available tires arrive ready for competition. These front bars may attach to the floor, front shockstrut tower, or frame. Sep 19, 2017 ahead of the scca national runoffs here is a quick guide for understanding the various classes. Be sure and use a reputable shop to build your roll cage.
At first glance the scca road racing classes can look like alphabet soup. This rule book is published annually and each aspect of a solo event from safety, procedure, and classing is covered so it is used by both officials and competitors building and maintaining the scca solo rules involves member requests and input. Cj hutchins, jim beaver, jeff proctor, doug fortin, eric toyota truck roll. Even padded, the steel is likely to cause serious or fatal injury in a collision or crash. In groups 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8, in a closed car, a window net, attached to the roll cage, with positive locating metal fasteners, should be installed. A poorly built, improperly mounted, or badly engineered rollcage will keep you from. I am surprised i havent seen more how tos or walk throughs on how to build a roll cage, perhaps because of the extreme amount of attention to detail required to build one, especially one the passes all the safety requirements to be nasa and scca compliant. Even with the roll cage in place, the mandatory safety rule requires that a factory hardtop be in place. Fastrack is also available online in pdf format on the scca site above. You a very smart to check all this out before you put one in. Is the ride tech tiger cage nhraihra or scca certified yet. New cage construction requires that all 7 elements be in place. Svra general rules and regulations pdf revised 12018. All fueling must be done from handheld dot, scca, or fiaapproved 5gallon or.
The scca national solo rules are a membergenerated ruleset built and refined throughout the past 45 years. These specifications are part of the scca gcr and all automobiles shall conform to gcr section 9. Dont get me wrong, he and i both have read the rule books about roll cages, everything from the gcr, the solo rule book, and even stuff for some of the time attack series. The 2020 general competition rules online are made available by scca road racing as a courtesy to our entrants, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the technical regulations governing scca road racing. Oct 31, 2017 thinking of doing a cage in the stealth to be eligible for future rally trial events maybe stage down the road and whatnot. In the 1966 rule book there was no dedicated transam section. I have looked at the scca rules and see the size of the material must be 1. The roll cage must exceed the minimum sixpoint it standard by utilizing at least eight 8 attachment points with two bars running forward to protect the drivers legs. Refer to 2007 gcr appendix i for roll cage specifications, period fia cages also acceptable. Side intrusion protection is permitted and highly recommended. Interior trim may be modified to the extent necessary to facilitate proper roll cage installation. Drivers are competing against the clock to see which cars and which drivers are the fastest over the course of a weekend. The basic purpose of the roll cage is to protect the driver if the car.
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