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Enduro Run Group Rules and Classing
Cars:
- Closed wheel vehicles (tires cannot extend past fenders)
- 200 (or higher) treadwear tires (except for X class)
- 6pt+ roll cage with door bars (NASA approved or similar)
- Fixed back racing seat with SFI/FIA 6pt harness (seat can be expired with brace or
harness bar within 6”, harness cannot be expired) - SFI/FIA rated fire suppression system (not expired)
- SFI/FIA window net
- 24gal maximum fuel capacity (OEM tank and/or properly installed SFI/FIA fuel cell)
- Functional taillights, brake lights, and headlights
- No flood lights, no roof mounted lights, maximum of 6 front lights (factory low & high + 2 aux lights). Lights that are aimed too high, are too bright/blinding may result in black flag.
- Front windows must be removed or fixed in the down position
- Car numbers must be clear & legible (illumination not required)
- Master battery kill switch, all (+) battery/power terminals well insulated, battery securely
mounted - Strong, clearly marked tow hooks/straps (front & rear)
Drivers:
- SFI/FIA suit (3.2A/5 or higher or 8856-2000 spec and newer for FIA), gloves, socks, and shoes
- SA2020 or SA2025 full face helmet
- SFI/FIA rated head and neck restraint
- Arm restraints for convertibles
- Balaclava required (rated or labeled fire resistant material, no karting head socks)
Pit stops & refueling:
- A minimum of 3 pit stops (with refueling) are required during the race
- 15mph maximum pit lane speed (Pedestrians are present!)
- Fueling begins when gas cap is removed, fueling ends when gas cap is secured
- Kill switch off, no driver in the car during fueling
- Only the refueler may touch the car during fueling
- Fueler & fireman must wear same safety gear as driver (except HANR), helmet visor down
- Fireman must point extinguisher (5lb+ type BC) at refueler and not perform any other tasks during fueling
- Only 5gal fuel jugs may be used (maximum of 4 jugs per pit stop). Large drip pan
required to catch any overflow/spills. - Driver change can only begin once fueling is complete
- Quick maintenance may be performed during pit stop (including tire changes). Any
repairs that take 10+ minutes must be done in the paddock
Classing:
- A, B, and C class will be assigned after technical inspection
- Classing may be adjusted during the race based on laptimes/performance if needed
- Classing guidelines:
C Class: Miata, E30, 944, RX-7, Civic, etc
B Class: E36, E46, FRS, Boxster, etc (~ST5)
A Class: Corvette, 911, BMW with wing/splitter, Pink NSX, etc
X Class: Unlimited class - no tire restrictions, not eligible for prizes
**These are guidelines only. Power adders, engine swaps, aerodynamic upgrades,
professional drivers, etc may move you to a faster class. Classing is subjectively
determined by organizers.
Racing & flags:
- Maximum of 4 drivers per team
- Registered drivers may drive more than 1 registered vehicle
- Single file race start (no pace car), starting order will be assigned by organizers (no
qualifying) - Yellow flag (slow down, no passing) is in effect until you reach the next manned flag
station not displaying a yellow flag (A green light board is acceptable as well) - Black flag – immediately report to pits and speak to the pit marshal before re-entering the track
- White flag - safety or slow vehicle ahead on track (slow down, only pass safety/slow
vehicle) - Meatball flag - mechanical issue with your vehicle, immediately report to pits & fix issue before re-entering the track
Penalties:
Any of the following will result in a black flag/penalty:
- Contact with another car
- Passing under yellow flag
- Unsafe and/or overly aggressive driving (especially near safety vehicles)
- Unsafe refueling and fuel spills/leaks (in pits or on track)
- Speeding in the pit lane
Prizes and Contingency
To be announced...