Rules and Regulations
Introduction
Rules and regulations
This is the rules and regulations of SD Series – Scandinavian Drift Series. Dette er første udgave af regelsættet og SD Series forbeholder derfor, til enhver tid, retten til at tilrette, ændre, tilføje eller slette dele af regelsættet hvis det findes nødvendigt.
Følgende regler gælder for alle begivenheder, kvalificeringer, løb, events og demonstrationer afholdt af og med SD Series. Reglerne er obligatoriske for alle biler, kørere og teams der vil deltagere i SD Series.
General Rules
All drivers must follow the rules, as stated in the Rules and regulations for SD Series, and any rules applied to specific events.
Responsibility
All participants must have the professionalism, and take responsibility for there own actions, and manners at each event.
Driver and teams
Drivers and Teams must be clean and presentable at any given time. Drivers, teams and cars must be clean and presentable in appearances at all times during the event. Officials and judges must be treated with respect.
Briefing
There must be a driver or team chief present at every briefing/information meeting. Attendance is mandatory, and there will be a roll call. Failure to attend can lead to exclusion from the event.
Information stand
An information billboard can be found at a predetermined location. The location will be given in the information mail to the people attending or on the website.
The billboard will contain a list of driver sign ups, rules as stated below, a map over the area with the track, pit and judges tower.
Drivers meeting / information meeting
Different meetings will be held with the drivers or team chiefs. These meeting can take places as group meetings or as individual meetings. A meeting will be announced ahead of time either by posting it on the bill board or by personal enquiry
Everyone will be briefed on rules regarding the competition or special rules, or changes regarding the specific events. Attendance is mandatory for drivers or team chiefs at all meetings which are held.
It is important to check for updates on the billboard, as changes may occur.
If a driver or representative, in this case the team chief, does not attend a briefing or meeting, SD Series will reserve the right to exclude the driver.
Signing up
The driver must sign a registration form online. At the signup you will receive a mail with a link and a password. By pressing the link and typing in the receive password, you should now gain access to information regarding the specific event. You have an obligation to read all the information, witch also contains the schedule for the mandatory briefings for every event.
Filling out the form and signing up for and event, means that you have accepted the terms in the contract, to follow the predetermined rules, and any additional rules, as well as obligating yourself to pay the signup fee.
Signup must happen no later than 3 days (72 hours) before the event officially starts.
Cancellation, no matter what the reason, must happen 3 days (72 hours) before the event officially starts. Failure to do so, will result in the loss of the sign up / entry fee.
REMEMBER – You must bring confirmation for signup received from SD Series, and a receipt for the bank transfer.
Who can participate
SD Series - Scandinavian Drift Series if for every one regardless of nationality.
Derivative liability
All drivers as well as grew must sign a derivative liability . It must be filled out during signup at the event. Drivers and crew must show picture ID. Not picture ID no access.
Insurance
SD Series are not responsible for any cars, drivers or teams participating. Drivers and teams are strongly advised to take out a personal accident insurance. SD Series can be helpful in taking out such an insurance.
Alcohol, Narcotics, performance-enhancing agents or prescription drugs
A driver using any kind of Alcohol, Narcotics, performance-enhancing agents or prescription drug, witch is not exempt according to Antidoping Danmarks (Anti-Doping Denmark), will not be allowed to participate, regardless whether or not the drug is prescribed by a doctor.
Ingestion of alcoholic beverages, by drivers or team members, is not allowed until the official schedule has been completed.
Forced acceptance
All competing cars must comply to the specifications for vehicles set by Scandinavian Drift Series
Collisions with other vehicles or barriers
I case of a collision/security incident the car/cars in question must undergo an inspection by the appointed technical inspector, who will decide if the vehicles, are technical and safety wise in order to continue the competition. If these rules are not meet, SD Series reserve the right to exclude or ban the vehicle in question.
Flags
Yellow flag = Danger reduce speed
Red flag = STOP immediately, will only be used if there is danger on the track.
Registration
Registering for the season 2009 includes:
| SD Series streamer for the front window | 250 DKK. * | |
| Three (3) door numbers (27x25) | 150 DKK. * | |
| Door advertisement | ||
| Carlog | 200 DKK. | |
| PRO driver licenscard | 200 DKK. | |
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Administration incl. 1 t-shirt |
750 DKK. | |
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Sign up for ´09 PRO/SEMIPRO |
1.700 DKK./1.500 DK. |
* If you have door numbers and window streamer from Middelfart `08 you do not have to buy new ones .
** SEMIPRO drivers will obviously not pay for PRO licenscard.
The price PRO and SEMIPRO will be 1.850 kr. and 1.450 kr. This will cover the entry fee for each event in ´09.
A driver can enter the series '09 at any time during the season.
PRO CLASS
Technical inspection
At the technical inspection, the technical official reserves the right to, at any point to reject any vehicle, which does not meet the safety standards, and is deemed dangerous for the driver, spectators or track.
Grounds for Rejection
The reason for rejection during technical inspection must be given to the driver/participant in question, giving them a opportunity to make adjustments or corrections, enabling them to get another technical inspection within the set time limit for the event.
Continued rejection
If a vehicle still does not pass technical inspection, the driver must leave the area assigned for technical inspection. The driver is then no longer enrolled in competition.
Carlog book
Every participating car must have a carlog, it accompanies the car in the series. In the carlog approval or comments will be kept from each race.
Vehicle Specification
Vehicles that do not meet the above criteria must be approved by Scandinavia Drift Series
1. Motor & chassis
| 1.1 | FF drive-train vehicles are not allowed |
| 1.2 | All vehicles must be rear wheel drive (4WD to RDW conversions are permitted) |
| 1.3 |
Each car must maintain the OEM uni-body structure. Pipe frame/space frame chassis (including pipe-frame extentions) |
| are not allowed in any Scandinavian Drift Series competition | |
| 1.4 | Cars must maintain the original OEM unibody and/or frame structure between the original front and rear |
| suspension mounting points | |
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1.5 |
The OEM firewall between the cockpit and engine compartment shall be intact to prevent the passage of fluids or |
| flames from the engine compartment to the cockpit | |
|
1.6 |
Any holes in the firewall must be of the minimum size for the passage of controls and wires, and must be completely |
| sealed | |
|
1.7 |
Open roof vehicles are permitted but shall use arm restraints instead of a window or window net |
| 1.8 | Brakes must be in perfect working order, anti-lock brakes are non-compulsory and may be removed |
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1.9 |
The exhaust sound level must be within the regulation of each hosting venue (you must check with Scandinavian Drift Series before participating) |
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1.10 |
A minimum of Low beams, Rear brake lights, and hazard lights must be in tact and in perfect working order |
| 1.11 | All wheel nuts must be accounted for, samt at disse er forsvarligt spændte. |
| 1.12 | Aluminium wheel nuts/studs are prohibited |
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1.13 |
Cars must remain clean and presentable at all times, Scandinavian Drift Series reserve the right to refuse any |
| vehicle competition entry if this is in question | |
| 1.14 | Competitors are permitted to remove the front bumper for practise only |
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1.15 |
In competition competitors shall repair damaged aero-kit if possible |
2. Cage and cabin
| 2.1 | All competing cars must be equipped with a 7 point (6 ankerpoints i the chassis + diagonal crossbars in the rear two legs) |
| or better roll cage. Roll cages must be bolt-in or fully welded | |
| 2.2 | If cages are manufactured from seamless T45/T40 Chromoly, or mild steel tubing it must be OMP, Sparco or other like it. |
| 2.3 | Bure kan være koldtrukken sømløse stål rør med kulstofindhold. Minimum rør dimensioiner er 38.5 x 2.5mm eller 40 x 2mm. |
| 2.4 | Aluminiums bur og bur i rustfrit stål accepteres ikke, medmindre det er en del af køretøjets originale struktur. |
| 2.5 |
Welds should be continuous around the entire tubular structure with no cracks and fusion must exist between |
| weld metal and base metal | |
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2.6 |
The main hoop shall be one continuous length of tubing with smooth bends and no evidence of crimping or wall failure |
| It shall be as near the roof as possible and shall incorporate a diagonal brace | |
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2.7 |
Side hoops connect directly from the floor of the driver’s compartment and continue in one piece, as near to the pillars |
| as possible to the main hoop. They are to be connected together by a single horizontal tube across the top of the windscreen | |
| 2.8 | Door impact protection bars are required on both driver and passenger side |
| 2.9 | If the front cage uprights are bent in towards the driver they must be braced to the side impact protection bars on the apex of the bend |
| 2.10 | Lightweight or fibreglass doors must be re-enforced with 2 door bars in the shape of an X |
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2.11 |
If the roll cage is bolted in then it must be securely reinforced with an anchor plate and backing plate |
| secured on each side of the floor plan | |
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2.12 |
All
hoods and deck lids must be adequately and securely fastened. A minimum of 2 bonnet pins must be fitted |
| and the stock latch disabled | |
| 2.13 | The rear seats, roof lining, air conditioning, radio, interior and any other flammable materials must be removed |
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2.14 |
A 4-point or better safety harness must be installed in both driver and passenger seat. The width of the seat |
| belt must be at least 3 inches (7,5 cm), and the buckle must be quick release | |
| 2.15 | The dashboard must be OEM or OEM replacement |
| 2.16 | All competing car must have a passenger seat |
3. Tyres
| 3.1 | Tyres must be readily available for sale as an over the counter purchase in their country of origin |
| 3.2 | Drivers must declare their tyre model and manufacturer prior to each event |
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3.3 |
Racing tyres including slicks and cut slicks are not permitted |
4. Additional safety rules
| 4.1 | Fire extinguishers must be present and within reach of the cockpit (2 kg minimum) max. 2 years from date of production/controle. |
| 4.2 | All bucket seats must be fixed to the floor and secure |
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4.3 |
Front and Rear Towing hook must be present and clearly marked. Stock hook is allowed, except when the hook is hidden |
| upon installation of the aero-kit, etc | |
| 4.4 | All cars must be fitted with Electrical cut-off switches. Internal and external |
| 4.5 | The technical inspector has the right to uninstall exterior parts (GT wing, canard, etc) when judged hazardous |
| 4.6 | All sharp edges must be rounded |
| 4.7 | No fluid leaks of any kind will be tolerated |
| 4.8 | Batteries must be securely fastened with the positive terminal insulated and if located within the cockpit must be covered |
5. Windows
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5.1 |
Both driver and passenger window must be in working order. During competition, driver window must be in an up position (10 cm opening allowed) |
| 5.2 | Side and rear windows may be replaced with acrylic or lexan with a minimum thickness of 3mm if fastened securely |
| 5.3 | Har en bil soltag skal glasset udskiftes med andet splintfrit materiale end glas. Carbon, glasfiber akryl el. lignende |
| og skal samtidig ikke kunne åbnes | |
| 5.4 | Front windscreen must remain stock |
| 5.5 | Rear windscreen must be secured to the car with additional bracing |
6. Fuel tank cap etc.
| 6.1 | Fuel filler caps must be securely fastened as not to open |
| 6.2 | Stock fuel tanks (permitted) and Racing fuel cells must be secured behind the fire walled and exempt of leaks |
| 6.3 | Internal fuel cells, fuel swirl pots, fuel systems, tanks and pumps are acceptable provided they are fire walled (encased) |
| 6.4 | All external fuel pumps must be covered |
| 6.5 | Any fuel cell must have a one-way valve installed to prevent spillage in the event of a roll over |
| 6.6 | Any grade fuel may be used |
| 6.7 | Performance aids such as Nitrous Oxide are permitted |
| 6.8 | Nitrous Oxide cylinders, associated piping, valves and equipment must remain outside the driver cockpit |
7. Authorised Modifications
| 7.1 | Every car must maintain a complete exhaust system. The sound level must be within the regulation of each hosting |
| venue (you must check with Scandinavian Drift series before participating) jf. 1.9.Look under additional rules for each event. | |
| 7.2 | Aftermarket body panels, bumper covers and wings are permitted |
| 7.3 | Seam welding the uni-body is permitted |
| 7.4 | Suspension upgrades are allowed |
| 7.5 | Factory wheels may be replaced with aftermarket wheels |
| 7.6 | Brake bias modifications and controllers are permitted |
| 7.7 | Engines and drive train are open for modification or replacement |
8. Driver Regulations
| 8.1 | All participating drivers must wear the following items when entering a Scandinavian Drift Series event |
| 8.2 | No bare skin should be showing at anytime |
| 8.3 | FIA (yes them) Racing Suit (Fire proof material, two layer minimum) |
| 8.4 | FIA racing gloves |
| 8.5 | FIA racing shoes |
| 8.6 | FIA racing helmet (open helmet allowed) |
| 8.7 | Head and Neck restraints are optional |
| 8.8 | No passengers allowed during competition |
9. Sponsor and Sticker Placement
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9.1 |
Scandinavian Drift Series visors must be placed on all competing cars as advised |
| 9.2 | Scandinavian Drift series reserves the right to apply Championship and official sponsorship branding on each vehicle in designated areas |
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9.3 |
Driver name on cars are recommended |
10. Miscellaneous
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10.1 |
Video, film and photographic, including performance related test equipment is prohibited from all vehicles unless expressly authorised by |
| Scandinavian Drift Series at least 2 weeks prior to an event | |
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10.2 |
All competitors and or teams agree that decisions made by Scandinavian drift series officials/judges are final. Be that safety, twin battle, |
| conduct, weather etc | |
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10.3 |
Scandinavian Drift Series have no obligation to make any refund, re-imbursement or compensation of any kind as a result of their |
| exclusion from the Championship under any circumstances |
SEMIPRO KLASSE
1. Motor & chassis
| 1.1 | FF drive-train vehicles are not allowed |
| 1.2 | All vehicles must be rear wheel drive (4WD to RDW conversions are permitted) |
| 1.3 |
Each car must maintain the OEM uni-body structure. Pipe frame/space frame chassis (including pipe-frame extentions) |
| are not allowed in any Scandinavian Drift Series competition | |
| 1.4 | Cars must maintain the original OEM unibody and/or frame structure between the original front and rear |
| suspension mounting points | |
|
1.5 |
The OEM firewall between the cockpit and engine compartment shall be intact to prevent the passage of fluids or |
| flames from the engine compartment to the cockpit | |
|
1.6 |
Any holes in the firewall must be of the minimum size for the passage of controls and wires, and must be completely |
| sealed | |
|
1.7 |
Open roof vehicles are permitted but shall use arm restraints instead of a window or window net |
| 1.8 | Brakes must be in perfect working order, anti-lock brakes are non-compulsory and may be removed |
|
1.9 |
The exhaust sound level must be within the regulation of each hosting venue (you must check with Scandinavian Drift Series before participating) |
|
1.10 |
A minimum of Low beams, Rear brake lights, and hazard lights must be in tact and in perfect working order |
| 1.11 | All wheel nuts must be accounted for, samt at disse er forsvarligt spændte. |
| 1.12 |