2009 Proposed Rule Changes

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This thread is not the place to discuss these rule changes, only to communicate the current proposed changes and the status of said changes. Separate threads will be created for each proposed rule change for the competitors to discuss the merits of the suggestions.

 

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Proposed rule/change: Allow Grand-Am Challenge scrub tires to be used by competitors at the same weight/HP ratio as DOT R-Compound tires

Background: Grand-Am scrubbed tires can be found very inexpensively, and there is the feeling that these tires are as grippy as Hoosier R6's.

Status: Denied http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24683

 

Proposed rule/change: Change the requirement for annual dyno sheets to a different frequency, or allow Region to define frequency/need requirement

Background: Do drivers who haven't made any changes in the off-season really need to recertify?

Status: Denied http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24740

 

Proposed rule/change: Add wording to the existing Dyno Certification rule to require competitors to include a copy (only a copy, not a new one) of their Dyno Plot, Dyno Certification Form, and Engine Management Declaration Form (EMDF) as part of their log book and turn in a copy to the Region/Race Director each attended event

Background: This will eliminate differences from region to region in the application of dyno certification requirements, and push the evidence of compliance to competitor, especially when racing out of home region.

Status: Denied http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24739

 

Proposed rule/change: Allow 911 GT3 Cup Cars with sealed motors and transmissions to compete without Dyno certification

Background: 911 GT3 Cup Cars with sealed motors and trannies will nominally put out the same HP/TQ to the wheels (assuming a 15% drive line loss). Can we set this standard across the board for all 944 Cup Cars and not force them to get recertified on the dyno each period (pending above ruling).

Status: Denied http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24738

 

Propsed rule/change: Change the wording of the dyno allowance from a static number (4) to a percentage (4%)

Background: Dyno variance can be quite significant, this change would for variable differences based on the HP of the car.

Status: Denied http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24743

 

Proposed rule/change: Shall we reinstate GTSU as a points class, thereby making it Nationals eligible, to include original associated rules (i.e. no dyno = GTSU)?

Status: Approved http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24851

 

2009 rules can be found here: http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/GTS-Challenge.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

Over the course of the year, we will be formalizing the rule change process, to include submission deadlines, open debate periods, decision deadlines, and peer review of rules. Please PM any suggestions you have for this process.

Edited June 25, 2009 by Guest