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Riesentöter Region AX Series 2001 2001 Autocross Rules and Car Classifications The purpose of Riesentöter Autocross is to challenge and improve driving skills in a safe, controlled environment. Nothing needs to be changed or added to your car, but there are common sense safety procedures which must be followed. It is each driver's responsibility to heed and observe the following rules. Generals 1. Each driver must wear an "M" or "SA" rated helmet carrying a 1990 or later Snell approval sticker. For those purchasing a new helmet, an "SA" rated is strongly recommended, but 1995 "M" is acceptable. LOANER HELMETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NEW DRIVERS. 2. Metal to metal seat belts, securely anchored are required. 3. Sneakers, tennis shoes or other rubber soled shoes are recommended. High heels, and the like will not be allowed. 4. Roll bars are recommended for all open cars, but not mandatory. 5. Tire and wheel combinations must be completely covered by the bodywork and have sufficient clearance to prevent rubbing that could be considered to be dangerous. 6. All cars must pass an on site safety inspection. All loose articles must be removed prior to the safety inspection. Having the car inspected is the responsibility of the driver. A car that has not been inspected will not be allowed to compete. Late inspections are at the convenience of the tech inspectors. 7. A driver may only enter one (1) car in an event. 8. A maximum of 2 drivers are allowed per car. 9. NO passengers are allowed at any time, except for pre approved region instructors. Runs taken with instructors are for practice and will be counted towards championship points. 10. All rules are the same for novice, ladies and veterans. 11. All drivers must work at a flagging station, or other work station assigned. Any driver who does not work as assigned may not be allowed to drive or may forfeit championship points, at the discretion of the event chair person. 12. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY TYPE MAY BE CONSUMED BY ANY PERSON DURING THE DRIVING EVENT. THE USE OF ANY ILLEGAL REFLEX AFFECTING DRUGS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 13. Registration begins at 9:00am. Tech inspection closes at 10:00am. First car car off at 10:20 am. Late arrivals may be rejected at the discretion of the event Chairperson. 14. PCA member registration fee: $20.00. Non members $25.00. 15. The event is intended to benefit RTR members and if the number of cars registering for an event exceeds the event capacity non members will be turned down for registration. CAR CLASSIFICATION * Cars are placed into classes so those cars of approximately the same Capabilities compete with each other. Club Race people will find these Classifications very similar. * Proper classification is the responsibility of the entrant. Misclassification, higher or lower can be protested. Results in increased performance will move the car into the next higher class. Deliberate cheating will not be accepted and dismissal for the event shall be at the discretion of the event chairperson. WE STRIVE TO OPERATE IN A SELF AND PEER GOVERNING HONOR SYSTEM. * Non-Porsches Will compete in their own class using SCCA rules, classes, and awards shall be based on PAX times. Non-Porsches are eligible for event awards but will not be eligible for championship point awards. Awards per class are as follows: Cars per class Awards 1 - 3 cars 1 4 - 5 cars 2 6 and more 3 Porsche AX Classes Class A "Super" Any car on race tires, and/or 18+ points B class with 6 to 11 points C class with 12 to 17 points Class B 996 turbo C class with 6 to 11 points D class with 12 to 17 points Class C All 996 All 933 Turbo 95 RS 83-84 911SCRS All 3.6 Turbo S All 930 S Class D All 933 All 933 (turbo body) 93 3.6 Turbo All RS America All Carrera Cup 911 78-89 3.3 Turbo All Canadian Cup 944 T (Max boost 2.0 bar) 72-73 2.7 RS (lightweight) Class E All 968 (Firehawk) 93-94 928 GTS All 928 GT All 928 S4 All 944 Turbo S 89-91 944 S2 (Club Sport/Firehawk) 87-88 3.2 Carrera Club Sport 84-89 3.2 Carrera Euro 75-77 3.0 930 74-75 2.7 Carrera (mech. inj. 72-73 2.7 RS Touring All 916 Class F All Boxter All 944 S2 (except Club Sport/Firehawk) 87-88 944 S (Club Sport/Firehawk) All 944 Turbo All 968 (except Firehawk) 85-86 928 S All C2, C4 All 3.2 Carrera All 911 SC (euro) 72-73 911 S Class G All 911 SC 75-77 3.0 Carrera 74-75 2.7 Carrera 72-73 911 E 67-71 911 S Class H All 944 S (except Club Sport) All 928 83-84 928 S 74-77 911 S 70-71 911 E Class I All 944 All 924 S All 924 Turbo All 914-6 65-68 911 74-75 911 68 911 L 69 911 E 70-73 911 T Class J 77.5-82 924 All 912 & 912 E 68-69 911 T All 2.0 914 All 356 SC, Super, S-90, Speedster Class K 75-77 924 All 1.7 & 1.8 914 All 356, 356A, B, C (exc. Speedster) DEFINITIONS: (See Classes) STOCK: Any car which is as received from the factory. Classes "B" through "K". A car may have 5 modification points as determined from the modification schedule and remain in this category. 6 to 11 modification points moves car up one class. 12 to 17 points moves car up two classes. SUPER: Any car with more than 18 points, or a "stock" car listed in "C" class that has 12 to 17 modification points. NOVICE: Person who is in his/her first year of autocrossing. If you participated in one (1) or more autocrosses in the past, you are a veteran this year. Special exceptions may be granted on an individual case, at the discretion of the Autocross Chair person. 2 wins in this class moves driver to regular classes. MODIFICATION SCHEDULE Lowering requiring machining, welding, etc 4 Higher spring rates or stiffer torsion bars 2 Increase of more than 1" in rim width side 5 Use of 55 or smaller series tires effecting a measurable reduction in rolling radius except where original equipment 4 Induction system modification involving changing venturi sizes or type of induction system 5 Aftermarket mass air flow sensors 6 Changing intake or exhaust valve size or port shape or dimension 5 Changing camshaft or timing of same 5 Engine exchange not conforming to "update*" rule 6 Limited slip differential 2 Aftermarket turbo installation 19 Other than stock gearing or Ring and Pinion 10 Use of race tires (slicks non DOT) 18 Changing DME chip 5 Changing KLR chip 6 Shock tower stiffening device 3 Removal of parts for lightening purposes. (Removal of spare tire is OK) 2 Overbore of more than 0.040 2 Lightening and or balancing of internal engine parts 1 Replacement of suspension bushings with plastic, urethane, metal bushings or bearings 2 Coil over shock suspension 4 Double adjustable racing shocks.( adjustable Koni's) 2 Open exhaust 1 Installation of driver controlled waste gate or mods to standard waste gate producing increase in boost 6 ANY MODIFICATION WHICH IMPROVES PERFORMANCE THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED, MUST BE APPROVED AND /OR CLASSED BY A TECHNICAL INSPECTOR. * Update or backdate outside of series. e.g. 1980SC motor and transmission installed in a 1974 911 or a 3.2 Carrera motor installed in a 1979 911SC with no other modifications moves that car to class of the updated motor. CHAMPIONSHIP POINT SERIES The Riesentoter Autocross Series will be comprised of six (6) events. Riesentoter Autocross series rules will be used for the classification of each entrant's car. Novices compete in separate classes. "Novice" is any Porsche driver who is autocrossing in his/her first year. Any novice winning 2 first place overall class finishes in the season's events moves to veteran. The veteran point system and classes will be in effect for all events. Championship points will be awarded at each event as follows: Place 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Remaining entrants Points 10 8 6 4 2 1 The autocross series class champions will be determined by taking the best 4 out 6 event finishes. To receive series championship trophy a driver must compete in at least 4 events in the same class. Updated: February 11, 2001 |