2010 rule change proposals due by 11/18/09

[Mick]

#15 - This request was not approved
Rulebook Section:
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IV. D.
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Old Rule:
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Trophies will be awarded at COM events as follows:
1, 2, or 3 car class 1 trophy

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New Rule:
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Trophies will be awarded at COM events as follows:
1 car class- no trophy
2, or 3 car class 1 trophy


(it used to be this way)
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[Mick]

#16 - This request was approved as written
Rulebook Section:
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VI. F. 7.
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Old Rule:
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Window nets are permitted in all classes, and required in Prepared
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New Rule:
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Window nets are permitted in all classes.

(this rule is redundant and confusing to XII. 1. B.)
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[Mick]

#17 - This request was approved as written
Rulebook Section:
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X Street Touring rules
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Old Rule:
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A. Any bolt-in anti-sway bar(s), panhard bar, and/or swaybar endlinks may be added, substituted, or subtracted.
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New Rule:
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A. Any bolt-in anti-sway bar(s), panhard bar,torque arm, and/or swaybar endlinks may be added, substituted, or subtracted.
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[Mick]

#18 - This request was tabled to next meeting

Update 11/18/2009 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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IX Showroom Stock
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Old Rule:
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B. SUSPENSION
1. Any shock absorbers may be used provided the system of attachment and original mounting points are not altered. The number of shock absorbers must remain as stock. Shocks incorporating load supporting devices and/or external reservoirs are prohibited.
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New Rule:
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B. SUSPENSION
1. Any shock absorbers may be used provided the system of attachment and original mounting points are not altered. The number of shock absorbers must remain as stock. Shocks incorporating load supporting devices and/or external reservoirs are prohibited.
2. Rear Toe Link strengtheners may be used on Lotus Elise/Exige and are highly recommended.
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[Mick]

#19 - This request was approved as written
Rulebook Section:
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XIII Special Awards
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Old Rule:
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AMERICAN IRON AWARD presented annually to the COM member for their competitive spirit in an American V8 powered automobile. In 1996, Jim Yeames and Dave Galpin of Adhesive Engineering decided that since we had British, German and Japanese awards, there should be an award recognizing competitors of American cars.
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New Rule:
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AMERICAN IRON AWARD presented annually to the COM member for their competitive spirit in an American V8 powered automobile. In 1996, Jim Yeames and Dave Galpin of Adhesive Engineering decided that since we had British, German and Japanese awards, there should be an award recognizing competitors of American cars.The result is our coveted American Iron Award, awarded to the American V8 powered  car driver accumulating the most points  through the year
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[Mick]

#20 - This request was not approved
Rulebook Section:
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Car classes
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Old Rule:
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Formula Ford in Formula Prepared
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New Rule:
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Formula Ford in P/A
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[Mick]

#21 - This request was not approved
Rulebook Section:
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X Street Touring rules
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Old Rule:
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7-E. Bolt-on frame stiffeners are allowed. (examples: strut tower braces, rear subframe braces,
front subframe x-braces)
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New Rule:
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7-E. Bolt-on frame stiffeners are allowed(sub frame braces may be welded). (examples: strut tower braces, rear subframe braces, front subframe x-braces)
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[Mick]

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This thread has been updated. Each post above now shows the results of the review/vote.

For clarification:

• This request was discussed but received no support - The request did not receive enough support to be brought to a vote
• This request was not approved - The request received enough support to be brought to a vote but failed to pass
• This request was approved as written - The request received enough support to be brought to a vote and passed
• This request was tabled to next meeting - The request needed more discussion or clarification

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[Mick]

#1 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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Car classification
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Old Rule:
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N/A
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New Rule:
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I propose the Ariel Atom (any series) with a 4cyl. supercharged or turbocharged engine be assigned to Prepared B class,and can be run with or without the factory fenders.

For information purposes I present the following:

The Ariel Atom is a sports car created and designed to be operated on public roads,and is street legal in many states and countries.It uses a Chevrolet Cobalt SS drivetrain or Honda Civic drivetrain.It will pass all safety and emission standards in most states.It may look like a formula car,and have high performance numbers,however, is not a formula car. It is a very basic sports car with minimal comfort features, all for the sake of less weight.

Classifying any car without fenders as an open wheel car that must run in the Formula class is much too generic a statement. A 1933 Ford coupe without fenders would have to run in Formula under those open wheel guidelines.So would a fenderless Caterham or Locost.


The SCCA classifies Formula cars as such:

"The Formula Category is intended to provide the membership and inter-
ested manufacturers with the opportunity to compete in purpose built,
highly modified open wheel single seat race cars. The Club may alter or adjust
specifications and require, permit, or restrict certain specific components
to equate competitive potential."


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[Mick]

#2 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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Safety requirements
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Old Rule:
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Addition to rules. Usage of Methanol fuel.
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New Rule:
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Cars running methanol fuel, in any concentration, shall be required to run in the Prepared divisions,(A,B or C) or Formula,which require proper fireproof safety gear be worn; SFI approved fire suit,gloves,shoes.

Due to the nature of Methanol,and its extreme volatility,when being used as a fuel in a race car, an on board fire supression system shall be required.Placarding of vehicles using methanol as a fuel to warn others is also suggested.

Seeing as COM cannot determine the strenght of said Methanol,all usage shall be considered at a 100% concentration,and treated as such.

Cars utilizing Methanol shall be required to inject said fuel downstream of the throttle body (or bodies) to allow containment of said material between the throttle body(s) and combustion chamber in the event of a continual discharg failure.

Unless contained, Methanol being discharged upstream into the air box or intake inlet may be exposed to potential ignition sources and a subsequent uncontrolled flash fire.

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[Mick]

#3 - This request was approved as written
Rulebook Section:
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XII. 2
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Old Rule:
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PREPARED B (P/B)
Generally all 5 and 6 cylinder normally aspirated and 4 cylinder forced induction cars prepared to Prepared rules
SCCA GT2, DP, EP, Formula 440, Formula 500
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New Rule:
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Move F500 to FP
(F500s are generally competitive with Formula Ford that is in FP)
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[Mick]

#4- This request was approved with a change – delete the words “after the throttle body”
Rulebook Section:
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VI. H. (new section)
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Old Rule:
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none
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New Rule:
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All cars shall be powered by gasoline, diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel or electricity (provided by batteries) alone or in combination. Gasoline may be leaded or unleaded. Gasoline may include race gas limited by the SCCA fuel GCR to prevent toxic chemical use. Pump gasoline including Methyl or Ethyl Alcohol (Methanol or Ethanol) as limited by SCCA GCR may be used. Methyl or Ethyl Alcohol as a primary fuel is prohibited. Small amounts of Methyl or Ethyl Alcohol may be injected into an engine (after the throttle body - deleted) for engine cooling and detonation control when mixed with at least 50% water. No more than one gallon of such a mix shall be carried in the car to ensure that it is not a primary fuel. Whenever an alcohol/water mix is injected into the engine it shall be considered a fuel and the tank must follow the same rules as other fuels.

(Note: when hybrid or battery-only cars start showing up we need to consider the safety implications of 500 volt batteries. When hydrogen or LNG powered cars start showing up we will need to change this rule.)
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[Mick]

#5 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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XI street prepared
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Old Rule:
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7. 100% of stock frame or sub-frames must be retained
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New Rule:
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7. frame and/or sub-frame(s) must remain stock but may be modified to allow for brake cooling ducts any modifications made may serve no other purpose.  
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[Mick]

#6 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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SHOWROOM STOCK GT (SSGT)
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Old Rule:
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none -
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New Rule:
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Add 2010 Camaro SS/RS, 2010 Dodge Charger, 2010 Mustang GT
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[Mick]

#7 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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XXII Prepared
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Old Rule:
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PREPARED B (P/B)
Generally all 5 and 6 cylinder normally aspirated and 4 cylinder forced induction cars prepared to Prepared rules
SCCA GT2, DP, EP, Formula 500
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New Rule:
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PREPARED B (P/B)
Generally all 5 and 6 cylinder normally aspirated and 4 cylinder forced induction cars prepared to Prepared rules
SCCA GT2, DP, EP

[Moves Formula 500 to FP. Speed is comparable to Formula Ford, which is in FP. - Nate]
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