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A 8 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS V8 SUPERCARS OPERATIONS MANUAL RULES DIVISION “A” – ADMINISTRATION RULES CONTENTS RULE No. TITLE PAGE No. A 1 PREAMBLE……………………………………………………….. A1 A 2 INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS………………………..… A2 A 3 APPLICATION & VARIATION OF RULES…………………..... A8 A 4 SUBMISSION TO RULES……………………………………….. A9 A 5 ENTRIES FOR MEETINGS / MEETINGS GENERALLY.…….. A10 A 6 SUPPLEMENTARY / FURTHER REGULATIONS…………….. A12 A 7 BULLETINS……………………………………………………….. A13 A 8 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPETITORS……………………. A25 A14 A 9 CALENDAR & FORMAT OF MEETINGS………………………. A16 A 10 PERMANENT OFFICIALS……………………………………… A17 SCHEDULE A 1 – CALENDAR OF MEETINGS………………………………….. A20 SCHEDULE A 2 – FORMAT OF VCS MEETINGS……………………………….. A21 SCHEDULE A 3 – FORMAT OF DVS MEETINGS……………………………….. A23 SCHEDULE A 4 – VCS ENTRY CRITERIA……………………………………….. A24 SCHEDULE A 5 – GROUPING CRITERIA……………………………………….. A25 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS V8 SUPERCARS OPERATIONS MANUAL RULES DIVISION “B” – JUDICIAL RULES CONTENTS RULE No. B 7 TITLE PAGE No. B 1 HEARINGS……………………………………………………………. B1 B 2 PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS………………………………….. B3 B 3 COMPLIANCE WITH HEARINGS ………………………………….. B4 B 4 PROTESTS…………………………………………………………… B6 B 5 APPEALS……………………………………………………………… B8 B 6 BREACHES Of THE RULES………………………………………… B12 B 7 PENALTIES………………………………………………………….... B15 SCHEDULE B 1 – TERMS OF REFERENCE – COURT OF APPEAL……….….. B17 SCHEDULE B 2 – CODE OF DRIVING CONDUCT ………………………………...B19 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS V8 SUPERCARS OPERATIONS MANUAL RULES C 1.8 DIVISION “C” – TECHNICAL RULES CONTENTS RULE No. TITLE PAGE No. C 1 GENERAL C 1.1 Technical Definition & Class………………………………………… C1 C 1.2 Vehicle / Component Approval……………………………………… C1 C 1.3 Amendments to the Formula………………………………………… C1 C 1.4 Jurisdiction for Interpretation………………………………………… C1 C 1.5 Repairs…………………………………………………………………. C1 C 1.6 Responsibility for Safety………………………………………….….. C1 C 1.7 Car Models…………………………………………………………..… C2 C 1.8 Model Eligibility……………………………………………………….. C2 C 3.5 C 1.9 VSD……………………………………………………………………. C2 C 2 COMPLIANCE C 2.1 General………………………………………………………………… C3 C 2.2 Examination for Eligibility……………………………………………. C3 C 2.3 Disputes……………………………………………………………….. C3 C 2.4 Minor Non-Compliance………………………………………………. C3 C 3 SCRUTINEERING C 3.1 Targeted Scrutiny……………………………………………… C5 C 3.2 Onus on the Competitor ……………………………………………… C5 C 3.3 Location of Targeted Scrutiny……………………………………….. C5 C 3.4 Equipment to be Scrutineered………………………………………. C5 C 3.5 Additional Scrutineering……………………………………………… C5 C 4.2 C 3.6 Changes / Modifications to Cars…………………………………… C5 C 3.7 Prohibition of Unsafe Cars…………………………………………… C6 C 3.8 On Track Incidents…………………………………………………… C6 C 3.9 No Replacement Cars……………………………………………….. C6 C 3.10 Prohibited Work………………………………………………………. C6 C 3.11 Delegation by the CTM………………………………………………. C6 C 3.12 Accidents and Scrutineering………………………………………… C6 C 4 CONSTRUCTION & MODIFICATION C 4.1 Minimum Weight……………………………………………………… C7 C 4.2 Freedoms Permitted…………………………………………………. C7 C 5.2 C 4.3 Damage Repairs……………………………………………………… C7 C 4.4 Composite Materials Permitted……………………………………… C7 C 4.5 Exotic Materials……………………………………………………….. C8 C 4.6 Manufacturing & Measuring Tolerances…………………………… C9 C 4.7 Vehicle Datums……………………………………………………….. C9 C 4.8 V8 Supercars Data Monitors…………………………………………. C9 C 4.9 Traction Control………………………………………………………. C9 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS C 5 SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 5.1 Drivers Seat…………………………………………………………. C10 C 5.2 Safety Harness……………………………………………………… C10 C 6.7 C 5.3 Window Nets………………………………………………………… C10 C 5.4 Roll Over Protection Structure “ROPS”………………………… C10 C 5.5 Fire Extinguisher Systems…………………………………………. C12 C 6 BODYWORK C 6.1 Bodywork – General………………………………………………… C13 C 6.2 Bodywork – External………………………………………………… C13 C 6.3 Bodywork – Internal…………………………………………………. C15 C 6.4 Modification for Mufflers……………………………………………. C16 C 6.5 Doors…………………………………………………………………. C17 C 6.6 Windows……………………………………………………………… C17 C 6.7 Rear Vision Mirrors………………………………………………….. C18 C 7.6 C 6.8 Tailshaft Loops………………………………………………………. C18 C 6.9 Tow Hooks & Vehicle Recovery…………………………………… C18 C 6.10 Additional Accessories……………………………………………… C19 C 6.11 V8 Supercars Roof Duct…………………………………………… C19 C 7 ENGINE C 7.1 General………………………………………………………………. C20 C 7.2 Specification, Availability and Transparency…………………….. C20 C 7.3 Cylinder Block……………………………………………………….. C24 C 7.4 Cylinder Head……………………………………………………….. C25 C 7.5 Pistons……………………………………………………………….. C25 C 7.6 Connecting Rods……………………………………………………. C26 C 8.3 C 7.7 Crankshaft…………………………………………………………… C26 C 7.8 Other Engine Components………………………………………… C26 C 7.9 Inlet System…………………………………………………………. C26 C 7.10 Exhaust System…………………………………………………….. C27 C 7.11 Cooling System……………………………………………………… C27 C 7.12 Engine Eligibility……………………………………………………… C28 C 7.13 Cylinder Head Eligibility …………………………………………… C28 C 8 TRANSMISSION / DRIVELINE C 8.1 General………………………………………………………………. C29 C 8.2 Flywheel……………………………………………………………… C29 C 8.3 Clutch………………………………………………………………… C29 C 10 C 8.4 Gearbox……………………………………………………………… C30 C 8.5 Tailshaft……………………………………………………………… C32 C 8.6 Rear axle assembly………………………………………………… C32 C 9 SUSPENSION C 9.1 General…………………………………………………………….… C34 C 9.2 Suspension Pivot Points…………………………………………… C34 C 9.3 Anti Roll Bars……………………………………………………….. C34 C 9.4 Shock Absorbers……………………………………………………. C35 C 9.5 Suspension Adjustment……………………………………………. C36 C 9.6 Front Upright…………………………………………………………. C36 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS C 10 BRAKES & STEERING C 12.3 C 10.1 Brakes……………………………………………………………..… C37 C 10.2 Steering……………………………………………………………… C39 C 11 WHEELS / WHEEL NUTS C 11.1 General………………………………………………………………. C40 C 11.2 Complete Wheel Dimensions……………………………………… C40 C 11.3 Centre Lock Spindles and Wheel Nuts…………………………… C40 C 11.4 Control Wheel…………………………...…………………………… C40 C 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM C 12.1 Master Isolation Switch……………………………………………… C41 C 12.2 Circuits………………………………………………………………… C41 C 12.3 Battery………………………………………………………………… C41 C 13 C 12.4 Alternator……………………………………………………………… C41 C 12.5 Lights………………………………………………………………….. C41 C 12.6 Starter Motor…………………………………………………………. C42 C 12.7 Rain Light…………………………………………………………….. C42 C 12.8 Computers on the Grid……………………………………………… C42 C 12.9 Electrically Heated Windscreens…………………………………… C42 C 12.10 Fuel Pump Power Supply…………………………………………… C42 C 12.11 Electronic Data – Logging, Display & Telemetry…………………. C42 C 12.12 Pit Stop Light…………….…………………………………………….C42 C 13 FUEL SYSTEM C 14.2 C 13.1 Fuel Tank Requirements - General……………………………… C43 C 13.2 Fuel Tank Housing………………………………………………… C43 C 13.3 Filler / Vent Units…………………………………………………… C44 C 13.4 Fuel Collector Pot………………………………………………… C44 C 13.5 Fuel Tank Vent……………………………………………………… C44 C 13.6 Fuel Lines…………………………………………………………… C44 C 13.7 Fuel Cooling……………………………………………………………C44 C 14 ENGINE CONTROL & DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (FULL UPDATE) C 14.1 General……………………………………………………………… C45 C 14.2 Engine Control……………………………………………………… C45 C 15.4 C 14.3 Control ECU Loom….……………………………………………… C47 C 14.4 Pit Lane Speed Limiter……..……………………………………… C47 C 14.5 Rain Light…….……………………………………………………… C47 C 14.6 Electronic Data (Logging, Display & Telemetry)………………… C48 C 14.7 Signals to / from Cars……………………………………………… C49 C 15 ENGINE CONTROL & DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (MINIMAL UPDATE) C 15.1 General……………………………………………………………… C50 C 15.2 Engine Control……………………………………………………… C50 C 15.3 Control ECU Loom….……………………………………………… C52 C 15.4 Pit Lane Speed Limiter……..……………………………………… C52 C16.3 C 15.5 Rain Light…….……………………………………………………… C52 C 15.6 V8 Supercars Data Monitor……………………...………………… C52 C 15.7 Electronic Data (Logging, Display & Telemetry)………………… C54 C 15.8 Signals to / from Cars……………………………………………… C56 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS C16 CAR OF THE FUTURE C16.1 Eligible Vehicles………………………………………………………C57 C16.2 V8 Supercar Control Chassis……………………………………….C57 C16.3 Engines………………………………………………………………..C57 SCHEDULE C 1 – GEARBOX & FINAL DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS……………… C58 SCHEDULE C 2 – CONTROL ECU LOOM…………………………………………. C59 C16.3 SCHEDULE C 2A – CONTROL ECU LOOM………………………………………. C61 SCHEDULE C 3 – V8 SUPERCARS WHEEL NUT SPECIFICATION…………… C63 SCHEDULE C 4A – COMPLETE WHEEL SPECIFICATION……………………… C64 SCHEDULE C 4B – V8 SUPERCAR CONTROL WHEEL…………………………. C65 SCHEDULE C 5 – MK II MONITOR LOOM SCHEMATIC………………………… C66 SCHEDULE C 6 – WATTS LINKAGE SCHEMATIC……………………………… C67 SCHEDULE C 7 – DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION……………………… C68 SCHEDULE C 8 – FRONT WINDSCREEN RETENTION…………………………. C69 SCHEDULE C 9 – FRONT WINDOW POLYCARBONATE INSERT RETENTIONC70 C16.3 SCHEDULE C10 – ENGINE SUMP MOUNT……………………………………….. C71 SCHEDULE C11 – FRONT GUARD…………………………………………………. C72 SCHEDULE C12 – ALCON CONTROL FRONT BRAKE ROTOR………………… C73 SCHEDULE C13 – ALCON CONTROL REAR BRAKE ROTOR …………………. C74 SCHEDULE C14 – REAR DOOR SKINS………………………………..…………… C75 SCHEDULE C15 – CONTROL ECU LOOM…………………………………..…….. C76 SCHEDULE C16 – COMPOSITE REAR QUARTER PANEL……………………… C78 SCHEDULE C17 – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY…………………………… C79 SCHEDULE C18 – FUEL TANK HOUSING………………….……………………… C80 D 3.5 SCHEDULE C19 – CONTROL PATRS……………………….……………………… C81 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS V8 SUPERCARS OPERATIONS MANUAL RULES DIVISION “D” – SPORTING RULES CONTENTS RULE No. TITLE PAGE No. D 1 TESTING…………………………………………………………... D1 D 2 PIT BAY & GARAGE ALLOCATION……………………………. D6 D 3 SAFETY D 3.1 Use of the Circuit………………………………………………… D7 D 3.2 Drivers’ Apparel & Seat Belts…………………………………….. D7 D 3.3 On Track Repairs………………………………………………….. .D7 D 3.4 Rain Light…………………………………………………………… D7 D 3.5 D 8.1 Pit Discipline……………………………………………………….. D8 D 3.6 Pit Crew Safety – Incompressible Jacks……………………… …D8 D 3.7 Signalling…………………………………………………………... .D8 D 3.8 Driver Condition Policy……………………………………………. D8 D 3.9 Prohibited Substances…………………………………………… D8 D 4 BRIEFINGS………………………………………………………... D9 D 5 PRACTICE…………………………………………………………. D10 D 6 QUALIFYING……………………………………………………... .D12 D 7 GRID DETERMINATION……………………………………….. ..D15 D 8 STARTS, RACES, TIMING & DRIVERS D 8.1 Starts………………………………………………………………. D17 D 11 D 8.2 Timing……………………………………………………………… D17 D 8.3 Multiple Drivers ………………………………………………….. .D17 D 8.4 Driving Time at VCS Endurance Rounds……………………… D18 D 8.5 Driver Identification at VCS Endurance Rounds……………… D18 D 9 STARTING PROCEDURE D 9.1 Sprint Events………………………………………………………. D19 D 9.2 Endurance Events.…………………………………………………D20 D 9.3 DVS Race Starts…………………………………………………...D22 D 9.4 Race Starts by Safety Car……………………………………...... D23 D 10 STOPPING & RE-STARTING RACES…………………………. D25 D 11 D 13.1 SAFETY CAR PROCEDURES………………………………….. D30 D 12 PIT STOPS D 12.1 Types……………………………………………………………… D33 D 12.2 Personnel…………………………………………………………. D33 D 12.3 Air Impact Tools and Pressure Vessels……………………….. D34 D 12.4 Pit Lane…………………………………………………………… D34 D 12.5 Procedures……………………………………………………….. D35 D 12.6 Securing Equipment…………………………………………….. D36 D 12.7 Use of Equipment/Tools………………………………………… D36 D 12.8 Safety……………………………………………………………... D37 D 13 FINISHING & RESULTS D 13.1 Crossing the Finishing Line……………………………………… D38 D 15.3 D 13.2 Classification……………………………………………………… .D38 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS D 13.3 Dead Heat Finish…………………………………………………. .D38 D 13.4 Effect of Protest…………………………………………………... .D38 D 13.5 Declaration of Final Results……………………………………… D39 D 13.6 Issuing of Results…………………………………………………. D39 D 14 PARC FERME……………………………………………………. D40 D 15 PRIZES, TROPHIES & POINTSCORES D 15.1 Prize Money………………………………………………………. D42 D 15.2 Series’ Trophies…………………………………………………... D42 D 15.3 Series’ Races to Count………………………………………. D 18.5 D42 D 15.4 Determination of Series Points………………………………… D42 D 15.5 Determination of VCS Teams Championship………………… D43 D 15.6 Determination of Fujitsu Privateers Cup…………………………D43 D 16 PARITY…………………………………………………………… D44 D 17 WEIGHING OF CARS DURING SESSIONS………………… D45 D18 TYRES D 18.1 General………………………………………………………………. D46 D 18.2 Selection…………………….……………………………………….. D47 D 18.3 Fitment……………………………………………………………..…. D47 D 18.4 Replacement Tyres………………………………………………….. D47 D 18.5 Wet Weather Tyres………………………………………………… D47 D 21 D 18.6 Tyre Allocation…….…………………………………………………. D48 D 18.7 Transfer and Disposal of Tyres……………………………………. D49 D 18.8 Test Tyres………………………………………………………….… D49 D 18.9 Order and Supply……………………………………………………...D49 D19 D 19.1 Engine Change - General………………………………………….. D51 D 20 IN CAR ITEMS D 20.1 Radios……………………………………………………………….… D52 D 20.2 Cameras………………………………………………………………. D52 D 20.3 Tools…………………………………………………………………… D52 D 20.4 Automatic Timing – Data 1 Transmitters…………………………. D52 D 21 COMMUNICATION TO TEAMS…………………………………… D53 D 24.4 D 23 APPAREL REQUIREMENTS D 23.1 Helmets……………………………………………………………….. D54 D 23.2 Apparel – Drivers…………………………………………………….. D54 D 23.3 Apparel – Pit Crew…………………………………………………… D54 D 23.4 Apparel - Passengers During Rides……………………………….. D55 D 23.5 Apparel Enforcement………………………………………………… D55 D 24 MARKINGS ON CARS D 24.1 Windscreen Numbers………………………………………………. D56 D 24.2 VCS and DVS Series Identification………………………………… D56 D 24.3 Series Identification Decals………………………………………… D56 D 24.4 Competition Numbers………………………………………………. D56 D 30.1 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS D 24.5 Other Signage……………………………………………………….. D57 D 24.6 Variation………………………………………………………………. D57 D 24.7 V8 Supercar Transporter Identification……………………………. D57 D 25 PERSONNEL LIMITS………………………………………………… D58 D 26 TEAM ORDERS………………………………………………………. D58 D 27 ITEMS NOT PERMITTED AT A MEETING……………………..…. D58 D 28 EVENT LOGISTICS……………………………………………………D59 D 29 GARAGES TO BE OPEN AND CARS NOT TO BE COVERED….D60 D 30 FUEL & REFUELLING D 30.1 General……….………………………………………………………. D61 D 30.6 D 30.2 Safety………….………………………………………………………. D62 D 30.3 Refuelling Tower……………………………………………………. D63 D 30.4 Fuel Flow Restrictor………………………………………………. D64 D 30.5 Use of Refuelling Towers……………………………………………. D64 D 30.6 Fuel Rig Timing.………………………………………………………. D65 SCHEDULE D 1 – POINTSCORE SYSTEM FOR DVS…………………………… D66 SCHEDULE D 2 – POINTSCORE SYSTEM FOR VCS……………………………. D67 SCHEDULE D 3 – SIGNALLING……………………………………………………... D68 SCHEDULE D 4 – AIR IMPACT TOOL AND REGULATOR REGISTER………… D71 SCHEDULE D 6 – STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FUE CHECK LIST………… D72 E 2.3 SCHEDULE D 9 – STANDARD DRY BREAK FITTINGS………………………….. D79 SCHEDULE D 7 – MARKINGS ON CARS…………………………………………... D80 SCHEDULE D 8 - STOPPING / RESTARTING RACES ANNOUNCEMENTS…. D82 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS V8 SUPERCARS OPERATIONS MANUAL RULES DIVISION “E” – OPERATIONS RULES CONTENTS RULE No. TITLE PAGE No. E 1 RIDES………………………………………………………………… E1 E2 MEDIA ACTIVITIES E 2.1 Public and Media Activities…………………………………………. E4 E 2.2 Non Attendance and Presentation…………………………………… E4 E 2.3 E 3.2 Series’ Promotional Requirements………………………………… E4 E 2.4 Television ……….…………………………………………………… .E5 E 2.5 Television Presentation……………………………………………… E5 E 2.6 Sponsors’ Presence…………………………………………………. E5 E 2.7 Corporate Activities…………………………………………………. .E6 E 2.8 Pit Lane Walk………………………………………………………….. E6 E 2.9 Driver Autograph Sessions…….…………………………………….. E6 E 2.10 Season Launch………………………………………………………… E6 E 3 COMPETITION NUMBERS E 3.1 Allocation and Register……………………………………………… E7 E 3.2 Application…………………………………………………………… .E7 E 5.3 E 3.3 Conflict………………………………………………………………. ..E7 E 3.4 Reservation…………………………………………………………... E7 E 3.5 Change of Number…………………………………………………… E7 E 4 TRANSFER OF CAR E 4.1 Notify V8 Supercars……………………………………………....…. E9 E 4.2 Notify CAMS……………………………….………………………... E9 E 4.3 Nomination of CAMS Log Book Numbers………………………... E9 E 5 SERIES’ SPONSORS & CAR IDENTIFICATION E 5.1 VCS Identification……..…………………………………………….. E10 E 5.2 DVS Identification…..……………………………………………….. E10 E 5.3 Sponsors General……………………….…………………………… E10 F 1.1.3 E 6 V8 SUPERCAR TEAM PADDOCK ……..……..…………………. E11 E 7 WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY…………………………... E12 E 8 V8 SUPERCAR ACCREDITATION……………………………….. E13 © V8 SUPERCARS – 2010 CONTENTS V8 SUPERCARS OPERATIONS MANUAL RULES DIVISION “F” – FORMS CONTENTS RULE No. TITLE PAGE No. F1 FORMS - GENERAL………………………………………………… F1 F 1.1.1 Schedule B1 – Notice of Intention to Appeal Form……………….. F2 F 1.1.2 Schedule B2 – Notice to Appeal Form…………………………….. F3 F 1.1.3 Schedule B6 – Team Request for Incident Review………………. F4 F 1.1.9 F 1.1.4 Schedule D5 – Pre-Test Notification Form………………………... F5 F 1.1.5 Rule E 1.4 – Discalimer; Exclusion of Liability, Release and Assumption of Risk Passengers in Vehicle………………………… F6 F 1.1.6 Rule E 1 – Corporate & Meeting Ride Car Inspection and Passenger Safety Checklist Instructions…………………………… F7 F 1.1.7 Rule E 1 – V8 Supercar Pre-Ride Activity Checklist……………… F8 F 1.1.8 Rule E 4.1.1 – Transfer Form; Notification of Transfer of a Car… F10 F 1.1.9 Rule E 4.3.1 – V8 Supercar CAMS Log Book Nomination Form…. F11 F 1.1.10 F 1.1.10 Rule C 7.2.16– Engine Component Specification / Usage Log…..F12 __________________________________________________________________________