GT86 Trophy Regulations - Provisional

[Adrian - tss 17]

Hi everyone, here is a sneak peak at the proposed regulations for the GT86 Trophy Sprint Series

Depending on which class you are entering depends on the regulations applicable.

eg1: Driver A enters N2 Street so will have to comply with section S & G

eg2: Driver B enters N3 Pro so will have to comply with section P & G

all entrants have to comply with section G

Hope that makes sense

Please post any questions/suggestions below

GT86 Trophy Sprint Series Regulations - 2014 V1 - Provisional

Eligible vehicles

The championship is open only to GT86, BRZ & FRS originally sold by Toyota, Scion or Subaru.

There are 5 Classes to choose from depending on your vehicle –

N1

Completely standard car - must remain on standard wheels with Michelin premacy tyre in standard 215/45/17 size. NO modifications allowed at all.

Must comply with section G

N2

For normally aspirated street cars with full interior and using a road tyre from msa list 1a

Modifications are allowed - See sections S & G

N3

For normally aspirated Pro cars stripped interior and using a tyre from msa list 1b

Modifications allowed - See sections P & G

F2

For turbo & supercharged street cars with full interior and using a road tyre from msa list 1a

Modifications allowed - See sections S & G

F1

For turbo and supercharged Pro cars with stripped interior and using a tyre from msa list 1b

Modifications allowed - See sections P & G

Section S - GT86

Street Class - Additional Regs

Street Modifications within class are limited to

S-1, Shock absorbers and springs, street type coilovers etc (No 3 or 4 way adjustables, No remote reservoirs)

S-2, Suspension bushes may be replaced with polyurethane bushes, commercially available rose joints are allowed.

S-3, Standard suspension pick up points - upper and lower strut bracing allowed but must be bolt on.

S-4, Anti Roll bars - Upgraded Road type allowed, must use standard pick up points .

S-5, No engine conversions

S-6, Engine Internals – Free

S-7, Gearbox - Standard, no sequential shifters

S-8, Exhaust free within current noise limits (102db), must exit between rear wheels

S-9, Air filter free

S-10, Turbo and supercharger conversions free in GT FI classes

S-11, ECU must be standard - can be remapped

S-12, No Nitrous

S-13, No race fuel - Commercially available octane booster allowed

S-14, No dry sumps, oil or fuel lines inside the car.

S-15, No competition type tyres, only msa listed 1a, must be UK road legal at all times (more than 1.6mm tread). No tyre cutting allowed.

S-16, Wheel size may be increased but not decreased.

S-17, Brakes free - but no hydraulic handbrakes or bias valves.

S-19, Full interior to be retained - spare wheel & jack/brace to be removed. If using a roll cage then interior may be cut to allow cage fitment, but no more than necessary.

S-20, No lightweight panels or perspex windows. Carbon and FRP bonnet and boot lid allowed. Bonnet must be securely fixed using standard catch / hinges or additional pins if deemed necessary.

S-21, Body kit allowed ie: front and rear bumpers, side skirts, front and rear spoilers allowed but no wide arch conversions, No additional Aero aids ie Canards, splitters, vortex generators, flat under panelling etc.

S-22, Front seats may be changed and harness and bolt in roll over protection may be added.

S-23, Fire extinguisher advised

Section P - GT86

Pro Class Regs

P-2, Must stay rear wheel drive.

P-5, Engine conversions(ie: swaps) are allowed as long as appropriate brake and suspension modifications are also carried out – some conversions may be require more stringent safety equipment – Please contact our technical advisor with full details of modifications.

P-1, Roll cages, strengthening and seam welding is allowed but not space frames.

P-6, Perspex type side and rear glass – allowed, but must be bolted in place.

P-7, Bonnet and Bootlid/Tailgate may be replaced with lightweight versions.

P-8, Carbon and FRP bonnet and boot lid allowed. Bonnet must be securely fixed using standard catch / hinges or additional pins if deemed necessary

P-9, Doors may be lightened or replaced with grp/carbon versions only if a roll cage with door bars is present. Standard door cards may be removed, but the inside of the door must be covered in alloy, plastic or kevlar sheet with no sharp edges. ( Please note carbon panels are not allowed unless door bars are fitted)

P-10, Suspension & brake modifications are free.

P-11, Body kits & aero enhancement including wide arch conversions are allowed, all bodywork must be secure.

P-12, Fuel – must be petrol - commercially available race fuel and octane boosters allowed

P-13, Only E marked radial tyres will be allowed, No slicks.

P-14, Tyres marked “competition use only” or “Not for highway use” are not permitted.

P-15, No tyre cutting allowed

P-16, If a vehicle does not have a roll cage, competition seat and full harness, the vehicle interior around the driver must stay in place. ie. dashboard, steering column covers, centre console and drivers door panel (as per reg P-9) must be fitted and there must be no sharp or protruding edges etc.

P-17, Fuel lines inside the car must be metal or braided steel and no joins will be permitted within the passenger compartment.

P-18, Fuel systems mounted in the boot area must be separated from the passenger compartment by a firewall. Where a fuel system is filled from inside the vehicle a suitable drainage system must be in place to drain spilt fuel to the outside of the vehicle.

P-19,Must carry a plumbed in fire system (minimum capacity 2.25 litre) or at least a1.75kg hand held extinguisher

The extinguisher must be AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) be securely mounted and fully charged. It is strongly recommended that all competing vehicles carry an extinguisher to the above standard.

P-20, Vehicles require an MOT (when applicable) or be compliant to a minimum of MSA or equivalent regs. All vehicles need working wipers & lights.

Section G - GT86

General Regs - applies to all Classes

G-1, Body shell must be originally manufactured by Toyota, Scion or Subaru.

G-2, Engine block must be Toyota or Subaru.

G-3, Laminated glass front windscreen - mandatory (this is standard fitment on GT86)

G-6, Methanol – Not Allowed

G-7, Nitrous oxide – Not allowed

G-8, Tyres must be road legal and have a minimum of 1.6mm tread depth throughout the event.

G-9, No tyre warmers permitted

G-10, Front and rear lights, indicators, brake and hazard lights, front wipers must be in working condition. (Pro cars need working wipers & lights)

G-12, Road tax not required

G-13, Batteries must be securely mounted, and if inside the passenger compartment, they must be contained in a sealed non conductive box (this includes gel type racing batteries)

G-14, Battery positive terminal must be covered and negative battery lead should be marked yellow to identify it.

G-15, No loose or hanging pipes/wires

G-16, Exhaust system must exit between the rear wheels

G-17, Wheels and tyres must be free from defects and are not permitted to touch or extend past the bodywork.

G-18, No aluminium wheel studs allowed. (Alloy nuts are allowed on steel studs)

G-19, Wheel bearings, ball joints, suspension and steering free from defects

G-20, Foot brake system operative

G-21, Hand brake system operative

G-22, No major fluid leaks

G-23, Seats and seatbelts secure

G-24, Handheld extinguisher - advisable

G-25, All vehicles must be equipped with towing eyes, one at the front and one at the rear. They must be clearly visible, or have an arrow or ‘tow’ painted on the car directing sight to the towing eye itself if located out of sight.

G-26, In the event of an impact the organisers reserve the right to re-inspect the vehicle before it is allowed to return to the circuit.

G-27, If using aftermarket full harness type seatbelts, they must be mounted to manufacturer recommendations

G-28, All vehicles will be subjected to scrutineering and at least should be fit for purpose. The driver is responsible for ensuring the car fully complies with the regulations – being passed by the scrutineer is not a guarantee that it is fault free – every detail cannot be checked every time.

G-29, All competing vehicles need a completed VSD form at each event (Vehicle safety Declaration)

Driver Safety:

G-30, Drivers must hold a full European Union road license, which you will need to present at signing on along with your vehicle safety declaration form and MOT certificate (where applicable)

G-31, All competitors must hold an IOPD Competition license. These will be available on the day of the event at a cost of £5 for a day licence, or £15 for an Annual Licence.

G-32, Crash helmet

The requirement for all classes in the Toyota Sprint Series is a helmet conforming to BS6658 Type A (blue & white BSI sticker), AFR (red & white BSI sticker) or Snell SA2000. There are loads of companies that will sell you one of these (Demon Tweeks, Grand Prix Racewear etc.).

Javelin have helmets available for hire at events at a cost of £10 per day (subject to availability)

With regards sizing - measure around your head just above the ears; small = 55-56cms, medium = 57-58cms, large = 59-60cms, extra large = 61-62.

G-33, Street Classes, Covered arms and legs at a minimum, we recommend a race suit to EN533 as a minimum.

G-34, Pro Classes – Race suit to be worn at all times when competing, the minimum requirement is EN533.

G-36, All drivers must wear suitable race gloves

Noise:

G-37, Unless stated, all events will have a maximum noise limit of 102db, tested at ¾`s of rpm range at a distance of 0.5m.

If a car is over the Council's official limit, the car will not be allowed onto the circuit. This decision will be final and neither Toyota Sprint Series, nor event organizers Javelin will have any jurisdiction against the decision.

G-38, Anti lag systems are banned.

G-39, Launch control is ok if under the noise limit of 7-1.

G-40, Any car persistently backfiring will be excluded

In car Cameras:

G-41, Video and photographic equipment is allowed in car, but the installation must be secure, and checked by an official. No handheld equipment is allowed.

G-42, You must obtain consent in writing from a Toyota Sprint Series official before public broadcasting is allowed, including internet broadcasting.

G-43, Some events may not allow in car cameras.

Vehicle Branding:

G-44, All vehicles entered in to the Toyota Sprint Series agree to accept our terms and conditions regarding vehicle branding.

G-45, It will be a condition of entry that all competing vehicles will display official sponsor logos in the designated position on their vehicles. Failure to comply will lead to the loss of championship points.

Results

G-46, All results posted at the finish of an event will remain provisional for 15 minutes.

G-47, Results are final after 15 minutes, unless a protest is lodged in writing with an event steward.

Track

G-50, If any senior experienced participant should object to the condition or suitability of the course at least 30 minutes prior to the start of a competitive run then the course should be modified or the event postponed. Objections can only be over ruled when at least 5 equivalently experienced participants counter sign and record the time and date on their Event Entry Forms accepting the course to be acceptable and fit for purpose.

Appeals

G-51, Should a participant feel strongly aggrieved by any decision or ruling made by the Organisers, Championship Co-ordinators, Clerk of the Course or Championship Stewards. An appeal may be lodged with the Championship Organisers no later than 48 hours after the event. The Appeal must be made in writing and be accompanied by a fee of £100. Appeals will be adjudicated upon by the IOPD who will remain impartial. If the Appeal is found to be justified then the appeal fee will be refunded. Otherwise it will be used to cover Appeal Hearing costs and any balance will be used to benefit the Championship

Pit Area:

You will be allocated space in the pit area by class.

Groundsheets to be used for servicing vehicles

It is essential to work safely, especially when refueling.

No Smoking whilst refueling is taking place.

Petrol must be stored in suitably marked containers.

Oil spillages – must be cleaned up and we advise the use of drip trays.

The jacking up of vehicles must be carried out proficiently and axle stands should be used at all times.

Rubbish – must be placed in bins or taken home with you at the end of the day. We aim to leave the pits in a better condition than when we arrived.

You must obey speed limits in pit areas usually 10mph.

No testing, wheel spinning, doughnuts, showing off etc in the pit area

Failure to adhere to the above may get you excluded from the event.

Right to entry

TSS reserve the right to withhold or bar an entry from anyone found to be bringing the sport as a whole, TSS or it's sponsors and associates in to disrepute.

Anyone found to be abusing the above will also be banned from using the forum.

Points System:

The 2014 championship consists of 6 rounds. You are welcome to complete all 6 rounds but only your best 5 scores will count.

Points are allocated as follows Fastest overall 75 points, 2nd overall 74 points etc etc.

This way everyone who competes scores points.

This system benefits everyone except class GT-1 FI Pro, as there is the real possibility to “steal points” from other (higher) classes.

E.g. a class GT-5 car beats a class GT-2 Street car etc.

It also encourages reliability over outright power.

It also gives an overall position for everyone at the end of the year; again this will be a benefit to the lower capacity classes, or maybe an embarrassment to the higher capacity classes?

Points are to be awarded to the driver and not the car.

Car can be changed throughout the season as long as the car is in the same class.

Car can be upgraded through the season to a higher class, driver will retain all points scored.

If a car is downgraded then points will be frozen and driver starts afresh

All GT86 classes will also score points for overall places in the Toyota Sprint Series, these points are awarded in a similar fashion and do not affect the GT86 series.

Best Regards

Adrian

[Fensport 76]

Sorry wrong hat on   

 

Best Regards

Adrian

[Adrian - tss 17]

Hi all,

 

Regs above have been edited to include the new class names N1, N2, N3, F2, & F1

 

G-25, Tow eye regulation is now relaxed for GT86 & BRZ

 

The javelin tow truck will carry one so you don't have to 

 

Not long now  

[rob275 1817]

Class names don't equate to anything on the TSS site Adrian, 

 

F2 = F-Street am I correct in saying this? I just text Keith and he's none the wiser either and had the same issue as me when looking tonight.

[Keethos 842]

Besides updating the official TSS website, Adrian needs to double check the definitions for his N1, N2 and N3 as he's written N3 twice, no N1    But sadly I don't think he's guna be able to respond or do anything about it till he gets back from down under!

[Adrian - tss 17]

Hi guys,

Luckily we have a little modern tech here

Have edited the post now

Website will be done later tonight ...

[Special K 442]

Excellent!

 

Just got off a hot keyboard to Tony at Fensport - I noted, like Rob,  that Class 'F' was for 1litre normally aspirated in the TSS Regs... think that's a bit unfair of us.... Tony confirms that GT86/BRZ f/I is Class F2..

 

All I need to do now is wait for my new bank card to arrive so I can pay my entry fee... some thieving barsteward tried to use a clone on Monday for a lap-dancing club/dating agency  in Germany so I've had to cancel it with my bank and take a pair of scissors to it...

 

.... I hope the Kraut toe-rag suffers a painfully incurable STD.....

 

 

Spec K

[Special K 442]

In order to comply with TSS Regulations, Class F, I am going to sleeve down my engine to 1 litre capacity

 

.... anyone else willing to do the same.....? .... we'd have a pair of 'Boxer shorts'...  hahah...

 

<thunk> 

 

 

Spec K

[rob275 1817]

Super, that means I can get booked will register this evening and for the first round.. Lets hope my top mounts don't fall off in the meantime

[Special K 442]

Reminder -

 

The appropriate 'series sponsor decals/numbers' will be distributed by Javelin at the first event, according to Adrian. Not sure how it will be managed with later entrants but I'm sure it will work..

 

I shall be asking if the 'magnetic' backing can be available as well - I used it last year and, whilst not cheap, it is a lot better than peeling off stickies after every event..

 

The key to magnetics is to ensure you store them flat between events as they seem to 'memorise' a curve.. I might buy some extra to keep in the goodies box...

 

Spec K

[rob275 1817]

Do you not just keep them on throughout the whole series? You don't get a different number each round do you?