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Endurance
Championship Series
 The Endurance Championship
features several different classes of vehicles in a series of races against the clock. A
test of teamwork, strategy and endurance, vehicles make at least one pit stop before
taking the checkered flag in each race.
The vehicle classes are
designed to provide competitive racing, since those with similar performance
characteristics compete against each other. The different race classes, though, have very
different handling and speed capabilities making the endurance series a consistent fan
favorite.
Race enthusiasts watch wheel
to wheel action as drivers within each class battle for position. Drivers have the added
distraction, and fans the added pleasure, of exciting passing maneuvers taking place
throughout the events. It is not uncommon to see a Honda Civic racing side by side with a
racing Porsche.
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF B.C. ENDURANCE
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
Effective immediately
THE SERIES
The series shall consist of a number of multiple hour races
(determined yearly). The dates and locations of races will be announced in the
supplemental regulations.
SERIES PRIZE FUND
A percentage of the total purse from each race will be set
aside for Series awards at the end of the season. Pending grid size. (minimum grid size
will be announced)
Points will be awarded in each class according to the
series point system. An overall counting of the points accrued will be used to determine
the disbursement of the series price fund, if any.
Class Championship points will be awarded according to
finishing position in the individual classes only, on the following basis
| Class Entry |
Points |
| Five or more cars |
9,6,4,3,2,1 |
| Four cars |
6,4,3,2 |
| Three cars |
4,3,2 |
Overall Championship points will be awarded according to
the overall finish as follows: (plus Class points & bonus points)
| Position |
Points |
| 1st Overall |
9 |
| 2nd Overall |
6 |
| 3rd Overall |
4 |
| 4th Overall |
3 |
| 5th Overall |
2 |
| 6th Overall |
1 |
Two bonus points will be awarded for starting each race.
Five bonus points will be awarded for finishing each race. (50% of laps completed &
taking the checkered flag).
For the distribution of POINTS AND MONEY, TWO or ONE car
classes will not be permitted. Cars in such classes will be moved up one class until a
minimum three-car class is created. However, TROPHIES may be distributed to two and one
car classes at the organizer's discretion.
The supplemental regulations will contain a breakdown of
the prize money, if any, pending the signing of sponsors.
POINTS
Championship points may only be accrued in one class per
race weekend.
A driver may only accumulate points from one car per
weekend. A driver may drive a maximum of two cars per race, but he/she must be properly
registered for both cars.
Written notice must be given to Series Steward or Series
Administrator before the race starts, as to the car that points are to be accumulated in.
To be eligible for points, drivers entered in any series
race must drive at least 30 minutes of the race.
To be eligible for Class or Overall Championship Awards you
must have entered 50% plus one race ("Entry" is considered an entry when it has
been paid for and not refunded).
ELIGIBILITY
These races are open to drivers holding current and valid
SENIOR competition licences issued by CACC/ASN, ICSCC and SCCA. Other licences may be
accepted at the discretion of the organizers.
CARS AND CLASSES
Cars eligible are those conforming to safety regulations
published by CACC/ASN, ICSCC or SCCA
P3 ICSCC Production or Improved Production, CACC/ASN or
SCCA GT and showroom stock classes with engine displacement less than 1650cc.
P2 ICSCC Production or Improved Production, CACC/ASN or
SCCA GT and showroom stock classes with engine displacement from 1651 to 2500cc. Rotary
Engine – 12A = 2300cc
P1 ICSCC Production or Improved Production, CACC/ASN or
SCCA GT and showroom stock classes with engine displacement over 2501cc. Rotary Engine
–13B = 2600cc
SR All other closed wheel cars, ie. Sports Racers
(Vintage cars will be classed by displacement and must
conform to pertinent safety specifications.)
Turbo-charged and super-charged engines will be
classified by multiplying their displacement by a factor of 1.4. will be
classified by multiplying their displacement by a factor of 1.4.
Entrants are responsible for the correct classification
of their cars. Mis-declaration of information on the entry form or technical inspection
form will be cause for exclusion from the event. The entrant has the burden of proof of
the car's eligibility for the class entered. It is not permitted to alter the car's
specifications, after passing technical inspection, for the purpose of changing classes.
Cars may be entered only in the class for which they are
eligible. In the event of insufficient entries in a class, the organizer will
reclassify the cars to a higher class for the distribution of money and points.
Smaller classes MAY be permitted for trophy distribution only.
Any entrant whose car is found to exceed a noise level
declared in the supplemental regulation will be immediately required to reduce the sound
output. If the sound violation occurs during practice or qualifying, the car will be
flagged in, and repairs must be effected before returning to the track. Failure to correct
the violation prior to the start of the race will result in the car being excluded from
the race and replaced by the next alternate starter. All cars must be able to start the
race emitting acceptable noise level. If the sound violation occurs during the race it
must be corrected. The car may resume competition only after repairs are made.
Car numbers must be clearly displayed on at least the
front and both sides of the car. High contrast colour numbers are mandatory. (i.e. black
& white). must be clearly displayed on at least the
front and both sides of the car. High contrast colour numbers are mandatory. (i.e. black
& white).
THE ENDURANCE RACE RULES COMMITTEE MAY, AT ANY TIME DURING
THE EVENT, ORDER THE MECHANICAL INSPECTION AND VERFICIATION, AT THE OWNERS' EXPENSE, OF
ANY CAR FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING ITS PLACEMENT WITHIN THESE CLASSES.
LIGHTING
All cars must be equipped with a minimum of two taillights
(min. 5W) and two brake lights (min. 20W). Brake and taillights must be clearly visible
from any angle to the rear of the car.
All cars must be equipped with a minimum of two and a
maximum of four headlights or acceptable equivalent, and they must be no more than 100
watts (min. 55 watts) per light. For races that are to be run during daylight hours ONLY
the mounting of headlights is the option of the entrant. However, if the 'LIGHTS' board is
displayed at start/finish, headlights MUST be mounted and operational. No headlight may be
aimed higher than permitted by highway regulations for a low beam headlight.
When cars are presented for technical inspection, all
lights must be in working order. During the course of the race at least one brake light
must be operational. After the 'LIGHTS' board is displayed at start/finish a minimum of
one of each type of light (head, tail, brake) must be operational. The 'LIGHTS' board may
be displayed during daylight hours if the weather conditions warrant.
Sports racers are required to have a minimum of one high
mount (at or very near top of roll hoop) headlight or driving light (min. 55 watts)
working at all times, for the purpose of being seen by other competitors. This forward
facing light must be operational at all times.
Miss-aimed or inoperative lights will result in cars being
'MEATBALL' flagged off the track to make repairs.
FUEL TANKS
All fuel carried in the car must be contained in one of:
- any safety fuel cell of a type approved by CACC/ASN, SCCA
and ICSCC
- The original fuel tank must be in its original location. The
filler must be in its original location. Any other changes to fuel tank assemblies must be
approved at technical inspection.
Fuel tanks are not permitted in the driver/passenger
compartment unless they are completely sealed from the driver by a metal bulkhead or
container. Portable fuel tanks are not permitted in the car at any time.
The organizers reserve the right to disapprove of, and
disallow, specific fuel tanks and/or their installation. All cars will have their fuel
tank assemblies inspected.
Steel-to steel connections between the car and refueling
device are not permitted. Refueling containers must be presented for approval at technical
inspection.
PITS
Pit and paddock spaces will be assigned to entrants on the
basis of one pit per car. Please indicate when entering if side-by-side pits are required
for team entries.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE PITS, OR IN THE PADDOCK
BETWEEN THE LINES AT THE END OF EACH PADDOCK SPACE AND THE PIT RAIL OR IN THE PADDOCK
SPACE OF ANY ENDURO ENTRANT. Entrants must display an approved 'NO SMOKING' sign on
their paddock space at the end furthest from the pit rail. These signs are the
responsibility of the individual competitor.
Fuel in the assigned pit space must be in approved
containers only, with a capacity of no more than 45 litres (11 U.S. gallons) each.
Overhead refueling rigs will not be permitted. All fuel containers MUST be presented at
technical inspection. Any large quantities of fuel (ie 45 gal/200 litre drums) must be
kept in a safe location away from the hot pits and be secured to prevent spillage or
tampering.
Once the race has begun all refueling must occur in the
racing pits. Drivers may refuel track side if turn workers permit it to be done safely.
For a distance of one meter from the pit rail, a clear
path, unobstructed by vehicles, walls, lights, people, etc. must be provided. Tools on a
SMALL table, tires, spares, and no more than two fuel containers, with a capacity of not
more than 45 litres (10 gal) each, may be placed along the hot pit side of the pit fence,
to a distance of no more than one meter from the pit fence. The two fuel containers and
tires may be placed alongside the pit rail just prior to each scheduled pit stop and must
be immediately removed once the pit stop is completed. Tents may be placed up to the pit
wall as long as the one-meter access is still provided. No chairs on the pit side of the
fence, crew in pits must be alert at all times.
Only one support vehicle or motor home is permitted in the
paddock per entry. Trailers must be parked in the parking lot, except that, if the entry's
primary support vehicle is a trailer, then the attending car or truck must be removed from
the paddock.
Pits must be clearly marked by the competitor by placing on
the pit fence a number square containing their endurance racecar number.
Animals and unattended children are not permitted in the
paddock
PIT CREWS
Each entry shall have a clearly identified crew chief.
Crewmembers who are between the pit fence and the track
must wear shirts with sleeves, shoes with no open toes and have their legs fully
covered by long pants. It is highly recommended that persons refueling the car wear flame
proof or flame retardant clothing.
Only persons with valid pit passes marked "CREW"
or "DRIVER" or the appropriate "WRISTBAND" for the weekend are
permitted track side of the pit rail.
PIT STOPS
One mandatory pit stop in a three hour or less enduro is
required. Minimum duration 60 seconds.
During pit stops a maximum of four persons may be over the
pit rail. The driver may remain in the car with the engine running. In the case of driver
changes, both drivers participating in the change may be over the pit rail but they may
assist only in the driver change or they will be included in the number of persons working
on the car.
Maximum speed in pit lane is 50kms or 30 mph.
Only one fuel container with a maximum capacity of 45
litres is permitted over the rail at a time.
It is not permitted to spill fuel in the pits or on the
track surface (see PENALTIES), the use of drip pans, vent bottles, or discriminator
valves, etc. is mandatory.
During pit stops, one person from each crew must be
provided whose only duty shall be to hold a fire extinguisher of at least a 10BC rating.
This person must render no assistance except in case of fire, this person will not be
considered to be one of the four permitted over the pit rail.
Entry into the paddock to effect repairs to the car will
not be considered as withdrawing from the race. There is no restriction on the number of
persons who may work on a car while it is in the paddock. The car may not be refueled
while it is in the paddock.
To prevent pit injuries
During a pit stop, refueling can only take place if 2 of
the vehicle’s wheels are touching the ground. No crew member may be under the vehicle
at the end of the car that fueling is taking place.
No crew member may be under vehicle without safety jack
stands in place. If a major repair is required ( a crew member being under car for more
than a few seconds) the team must take the car to the paddock.
A crew member may repair out board brakes and not be
considered under the vehicle. Definition of someone being under a vehicle is -
someone’s legs, body or head are beneath the vehicle so if the vehicle was to fall,
the vehicle will land on that person.
Any behavior or any procedure that endangers the safety of
any one in or around the hot pits is unsafe pit wok. Safety First!!
PIT SIGNALS
Pit signals to drivers may be given only from the pit side
of the concrete wall and the signaler may not loiter at the concrete wall after the signal
has been shown.
The Clerk of the Course may order any radios that interfere
with track communication to be turned off. Entrants must inform the organizers in writing
if they intend to use FM radio communication.
BREAKDOWNS ON THE COURSE
In the event that a car breaks down on the course and is
unable to return to the pits under its own power, corner workers are permitted to move the
car to the nearest "safe" location by pushing or towing. Cars may be towed back
to the pits at the discretion of the steward. TBA before the start of the race.
If a car must be repaired or refueled anywhere other than
the pits or paddock only one of the entered drivers may perform such repairs, the fuel
spillage rule will apply for any such refueling. It is permitted for crew members to carry
parts, tools or fuel to the spectator fence nearest the car's location but they may not
cross the spectator fence or enter into a non-spectator area or assist in the repairs.
Failure to comply with this rule will result in possible exclusion from the event.
RULES OF THE ROAD
Due to the great disparity in the speed potential of the
cars entered, drivers are urged to point by overtaking cars. Consistent failure to do so
will result in a penalty for unsafe driving. Cars equipped with turn signals may use them
to signal faster cars by.
Drivers overtaking a slower car have the responsibility to
ensure that the pass is executed safely. Repeated passing on the side opposite that
pointed to by the overtaken car will result in a penalty for unsafe driving.
Tire scrubbing on the pace lap or while following the pace
car is only allowed on the front straight.
Emergency vehicles will travel on the right side of the
track until they arrive at the scene of the incident.
If the pace car is necessary, the "PACE CAR" sign
will be displayed at start/finish combined with standing yellow flags around the track,
except at the incident location in which there will be waving yellow flags. Under pace car
conditions, cars will proceed in single file, passing is not permitted except where
directed by the starter or the pace car's driver or passenger. Drivers will be allowed to
catch up to the group behind the pace car but they must do so at safe speed and without
passing another competitor.
Pit stop may be made during full course yellow. When
leaving the pits, the direction of the pit out marshal (starter) must be obeyed. If you
don’t beat the pace car out, you will be signaled out behind the last car in line. If
you beat the pace car out, you are required to drive at a pace with the safety of all in
mind and form up at the rear of the line behind the pace car.
The RED FLAG will be displayed as per current CACC rules.
Upon the waving of the red flag, all vehicle repairs will
cease immediately whether the vehicle is in the hot pits or the paddock. Crew members may
continue to prepare to repair the vehicle but must not repair vehicle (can not touch
vehicle with bodily parts or tools).
Following a pit stop drivers must check with the starter
for any signals being displayed, and receive clearance to re-enter the track.
The speed limit in the paddock is 10 mph maximum. Excessive
speed in the paddock is grounds for penalty for unsafe driving. This rule will also be
applied to crew members driving vehicles, personal vehicles or any off road vehicles ie.
ATV's.
No driver may drive for longer than three hours at one time
and may resume driving only after taking a break of 30 minutes or more. During a shorter
race one driver may drive the complete distance BUT it is MANDATORY that the car make a
minimum 60 second STOP in the pits at some time during the race. The team crew chief must
notify the pit marshals, and through them the Clerk of the Course, that such a stop is
being made in compliance with this rule if NO OTHER pit stops have been made during the
race.
The team crew chief must notify the pit marshals and
through them the Clerk of the Course of all driver changes, no later than 15 minutes after
the driver change has taken place.
STARTING POSITIONS
A maximum number of entries is to be set by organizers.
A maximum number of starters will be determined by the
organizers. Alternates will be allowed.
A car incapable of qualifying at a lap time to be
determined by the Officials will not be allowed to start. The organizers/officials may
refuse any entry, or the start of any entry if they are deemed to be too slow compared to
the balance of the field.
Grid positions will be allocated according to qualifying
times (fastest to the front). If qualifying times are not available a random draw of car
numbers will be used to determine grid positions.
All cars must be in position on the pre-grid with their
engines off 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the race (the five-minute warning).
Cars that miss the 5-minute warning will be placed at the back of the grid.
Cars unable to take the green flag will be replaced by the
next alternate starter(s).
LE MANS START
Grid positions determined by qualifying times (Fastest to
front and slowest to rear).
Upon being given the signals, the driver must run across
the track and gets into the vehicle. Seat belts, window net and door must be completely
installed properly before leaving the grid. If the vehicle moves on the grid before all
safety equipment is in place, penalties will be enforced. Drivers may be assisted by one
crew member who must stay on the grid side of the track until all cars have left the grid.
Cars must be in position on grid five minutes before start
of race. Penalties will be accessed for failure to be on grid on time.
If a driver is physically not able to participate in the Le
Mans start, they will be allowed to start the race from the pit lane with a penalty to be
determined by a draw.
This procedure to be requested within two hours of the
start of the event (e.g. before 11 a.m. on Saturday of most events).
GENERAL
Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed at the Mission
facility. [unless provided by the organizer]
Entrants are responsible for their crew's conduct. An
entry may be excluded if any member of that crew is seen or suspected of consuming
alcohol, illegal drugs, or to be under the influence of either substance. Further
exclusion will result if the crew is deemed guilty of rowdy or unsportsman-like behaviour.
These constraints also apply to the driver/entrant.
Gasoline, oil and compressed air are not available. Please
make your own arrangements.
Entrants are not permitted to plug electrical devices into
the receptacles anywhere at the Mission facility without the express permission of the
organizers.
Attendance at the Drivers' Meeting is mandatory, failure to
attend will result in penalties being assessed to the entry.
The tower is out of bounds to all competitors and crews.
At the discretion of the stewards, if a car is involved in
an incident resulting in damage to the car, the driver must report to the course physician
prior to returning to competition. The car must be presented to the Technical Inspectors
prior to returning to the track
In the event of a red flag situation, it is not permitted
to perform any work on cars whether on the track or in the pits or paddock.
If the race is stopped by a red flag the Clerk of the
Course may, at his sole discretion, shorten the race time or declare the race officially
over if more than 50% of the race was completed before the red flag fell.
Damage to track surface or surrounding area will be charged
to the driver.
Protest must be made in writing to the Clerk and be
accompanied by a protest fee of $50.00 payable to SCCBC. Protests must be submitted within
30 minutes of the posting of results.
(All other details regarding protesting will be patterned
after the CACC/ASN. GCR's and RACE REGULATIONS and will be administered by the Endurance
Race Committee rather than a ASN steward. Note in particular that protests on car
eligibility must be handed in one hour before the start of the race.)
The checkered flag will be displayed at the end of the
prescribed elapsed time for the race. If the checkered flag is accidentally displayed
early the race will be over officially at that moment. If the checkered flag is displayed
after the prescribed time limit, the race will end officially at the prescribed time
limit, the results will be calculated on the basis of laps completed at that time.
To qualify as a finisher, cars must cross the finish line
within five minutes of the checkered flag, do so under their own engine power and complete
at least 50% of the laps credited to the winner of the class. Car must finish under its own
power, ie. no starter motors or crew pushing.
Finishing order will be determined by the total number of
laps completed and by order of crossing the finish line after the official finish.
Provisional results will be posted on the bulletin board {in
the driver services area] near registration as soon as possible after the official
finish of the race. If not protested within the prescribed time period the results will be
declared official and will be the basis for awarding points and prizes.
The Clerk of the Course may order the removal or exclusion
of an entry if he feels that its continued participation presents a hazard whether by
reason of mechanical condition or the manner in which it is being driven, or the actions
of crew or entrant.
PENALTIES
Penalties for infractions will be assessed to entries on
the following basis:
- "Infraction" means the violation of regulations or
procedures.
- "Laps" means the MINIMUM number of laps that will
be deducted from the total number completed to calculate finishing position
- "Exclusion" means the entry is to be excluded or
removed from the track and deleted from the results..
INFRACTION & PENALTIES
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