2010 rule change proposals due by 11/18/09

[Mick]

#23 - This request was approved as written
Rulebook Section:
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X. STREET TOURING
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Old Rule:
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Updating and back-dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used.
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New Rule:
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Updating and back-dating of components are not allowed in Street Touring (ST), unless specified below. The original engine (or direct replacement) that was manufactured with the car must be used

ADD TO LAST SENTENCE ABOVE: except for cars that meet the engine update/backdate criteria as described in X.12.

ADD SECTION X.12:

12. Cars may update or backdate engine assemblies within its make, model, and chassis code provided that both cars (the engine donor and the engine recipient) share the same ST classification (e.g. ST4).  The engine assembly must fit exactly like a direct replacement. NO modification to the chassis, subframe, motor mounts, or any other non-ST compliant modification is allowed, except for those listed below.
a. The "oengine assembly" includes the engine, intake and exhaust manifolds, and any part attached to the engine which is related to fueling, ignition, throttle, and idle control.
b. Brackets to adapt throttle bodies and ignition coils may be used provided that they serve no other function.
c. Stock motor mounts from either the donor or recipient must be used.
d. Donor or "new" engine must have the same cylinder count and type of induction (naturally aspirated, turbo charged, supercharged) as the original or "old" engine.
e. Excluding the allowances listed in section X.12, all modifications related to the engine update/backdate must fit within the ST rules.

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[Mick]

#24 - This request was discussed but received no support
Rulebook Section:
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4? Couldn't find out where this was specified...
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Old Rule:
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Best lap of 3 is used to determine placing.
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New Rule:
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Award class trophies based on cumulative time for three laps.

Possibly at just one event to re-gain experience with this format.
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[Mick]

#25 - This request was approved as written
Rulebook Section:
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IX
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Old Rule:
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Mazda RX7 13b is in SSB
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New Rule:
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Move the Mazda RX7 13b from SSB to SSC
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[Mick]

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

Note that proposal #1 and proposal #18 which had previously been tabled for the next meeting were discussed.

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