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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...