Rulebook
Regulations — Divisions A–E (2003–2006)
The V8 Supercars Operations Manual for the Project Blueprint era, mined clause-by-clause from the harvested 2003–2006 rulebooks — the technical rules (Division C, plus the tyre and fuel/refuelling rules that moved to Division D from 2005) and the sporting/operational rules (Division A entry & eligibility, Division B penalties & appeals, Division E operations & media). Every value is cited to its exact clause and checked across the years.
Engine 33
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum engine capacity Unchanged 2003-2006 (2004-06 renumbered §C8.1.2). Grade A. Promotes Project Blueprint & Group 3A eng.displacement (5.0, grade B) to A. | 5000 cc | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.1.2 |
| Cylinder configuration Config never stated as an explicit numeric rule; block/heads fixed by Vehicle Specification Documents. Inferred V8 from max 8 injectors (2003 §C6.4.7) and one injector per cylinder (2005-06 §C8.8.9). Grade B inference. | V8 (8 cyl) config | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.4.7 |
| Minimum cylinder bore bore size must be 101.473mm or greater. Minimum only. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.2.1). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 101.473 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.1.3 |
| Crankshaft stroke (max / min) Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.6.2). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 77.2 max / 75.2 min mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.5.6 |
| Maximum compression ratio must not exceed 10.0:1. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.1.3). Grade A. Promotes Blueprint & Group 3A eng.comp (10:1, grade B) to A. | 10.0:1 ratio | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.2.1 |
| Maximum engine speed (power limit) must not produce power above 7500 rpm. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.1.4). Grade A. Promotes Blueprint & Group 3A eng.rpm (7500, grade B) to A. | 7500 rpm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.6.1 |
| Minimum rev-limit floor 2003 explicit: no engine rev-limiting function may operate under 7250 rpm (except pit limiter). Standalone clause dropped 2004-06; the 7250 rpm floor survives as the gear-shift-cut floor (drv.shiftcut). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 7250 rpm | 2003 | Div C 2003 §C 6.6.2 |
| Pit-lane limiter secondary rpm Secondary rpm limit set below 3000 rpm, driver-switched. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.12.1). NEW param_id. Grade A. | below 3000 rpm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.7.1 |
| Pit limiter max operating rpm must not operate above 4000 rpm. Clause dropped in 2005-2006 (2005-06 §C8.12 stops at 8.12.3). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 4000 rpm | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 6.7.4 |
| Induction / aspiration Naturally aspirated; water injection prohibited (2003 §C6.4.2). 2005-06 restated as no substance other than ambient air + control fuel (§C8.8.2). Grade A. Promotes Blueprint & Group 3A eng.induction to A. | Normally aspirated type | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.4.1 |
| Maximum fuel injectors 2003 explicit "eight (8)"; 2004 via ECU actuator table (§C8.11.6, qty 8); 2005-06 "one fuel injector per cylinder" (§C8.8.9) + table qty 8. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 8 | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.4.7 |
| Maximum fuel pressure Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.8.8). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 5.5 bar | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.4.9 |
| Maximum inlet valve diameter 53.97mm (2.125 in) for all Ford & Holden Motor Sport (VY/HMS) engines. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.3.6). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 53.97 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.2.6 |
| Minimum valve stem diameter NEW in 2006 (inlet & exhaust); stems must be solid (§C8.3.8). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 7.0 mm | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C8.3.7 |
| Minimum cylinder-block deck height NEW in 2006, Ford & Holden Motorsport blocks. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 207.0 mm | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C8.2.10 |
| Min crankshaft big-end journal dia Introduced 2004 (no equivalent in 2003). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 47.45 mm | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C8.6.3 |
| Min crankshaft main journal dia Introduced 2004. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 56.65 mm | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C8.6.4 |
| Minimum crankshaft weight Introduced 2004; incl spigot bearing/bush, excl keys/bolts/external drives. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 16.5 kg | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C8.6.5 |
| Minimum piston weight (incl pin) Introduced 2004; excl rings & retainers. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 500 g | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C8.4.2 |
| Connecting rod material Must be ferrous alloy. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.5.1). NEW param_id. Grade A. | Ferrous material | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.3.2 |
| Minimum connecting rod weight Introduced 2004; incl rod bolts/nuts/washers, excl big-end bearings. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 500 g | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C8.5.2 |
| Camshaft number & location Cam number/location fixed (pushrod cam-in-block); variable valve timing prohibited. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.7.4). NEW param_id. Grade A. | Fixed as approved; VVT prohibited rule | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.5.4 |
| Flywheel material Must be steel. Unchanged (2004 §C8.7.7; 2005-06 §C8.7.5). NEW param_id. Grade A. | Steel material | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.5.7 |
| Minimum flywheel weight NEW in 2006 (moved into Transmission section); incl clutch cushioning buttons & crank trigger teeth. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 2.0 kg | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.2 |
| Min oil / breather catch-tank capacity Crankcase/oil-tank breather catch container, empty at start. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.7.3). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 3 L | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.5.3 |
| Engine pitch (crank axis) angle Relative to TEGA "Z" datum. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.2.5). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 2 min / 4 max degrees down to rear | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.1.7 |
| Engine mounts 2006 permits one additional mount on the Ford block pan rail, between 2nd/3rd main journals (§C8.2.6). NEW param_id. Grade A. | Free; number & position fixed rule | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.1.8 |
| Maximum exhaust noise Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.9.8). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 95 dB(A) at 30 m | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.10.1 |
| Engine control ECU Category-control ECU supplied/owned by TEGA; sealed, fixed sensor & actuator lists. Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.11.1). Corroborates/upgrades Blueprint eng.ecu control-ECU note to A. | One (1) TEGA Control ECU control | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.1 |
| Max ignition timing variation Unchanged (2004-06 §C8.11.11). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 6 degrees (>4000rpm & >10% throttle) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.11 |
| Control ECU - mandate Grade A. Blueprint control-ECU mandate. In 2003 the 2nd-tier Konica V8 Supercar Series was EXEMPT (had a free engine-management system, §C 6.12); from 2004 the Control ECU is mandatory for ALL cars (no exemption clause). Make/model NOT named in the rules (only "TEGA Control ECU"); catalog identifies it as MoTeC. Promotes catalog Project Blueprint eng.induction "category-control MoTeC engine management" (grade B) and AU/VX/VT eng.ecu rows re "2003+ used a control ECU". | One (1) TEGA Control ECU only, at all times during any Meeting or test day; remains the property of TEGA unit | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.1 (2004-2006 §C 8.11.1) |
| Control ECU - function Grade A. Sealed/unmodified unit. Sensor & actuator lists and loom schematic are held in Schedule C (loom = Schedule C4 2003 / Schedule C2 2005-06). | Must run only TEGA-approved software; exclusively control spark & fuel; only take inputs from approved ECU sensor list; only output to approved ECU actuator list; only connect to the specified Control ECU loom | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.2 (2004-2006 §C 8.11.2) |
| Control ECU actuators (tendered) Grade A. Mandated control-component part list (only these components may receive Control ECU signals). Max 8 injectors. | 1x Ignition Module (M&W CDI 010/M); 1x Ignition Coil (Crane Cams PS 92); 8x Injectors (Bosch 0280 150 363 supersedes 351 / 0280 150 036; Rochester / Delphi) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.6 |
Transmission & driveline 25
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch driven plates Triple-plate; torque direct to input shaft. Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.2.1; 2006 §C9.3.1). Promotes Blueprint drv.clutch (AP triple-plate carbon) 3-plate spec to A. | 3 | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.1.1 |
| Minimum clutch plate diameter Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.2.5; 2006 §C9.3.5). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 180 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.1.5 |
| Designated clutch list (VCS) NEW control component in 2006: VCS cars restricted to listed carbon clutches (per TEGA drawings). Corroborates Blueprint drv.clutch "AP Racing triple-plate carbon 7¼ in." to A. NEW param_id. | AP CP7203/CP6623/CP8033/CP8083; Tilton OT II 7.25; Alcon KKC1803/KKC1843; Sachs F3/184 list | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.3 |
| Gearbox forward gears Six forward gears + operable reverse. Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.3.1/.2; 2006 §C9.4.1/.5). Promotes Blueprint drv.gearbox (Holinger 6-speed) to A on the 6-speed spec (rulebook does not name Holinger). | 6 | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.2.1 |
| Control gearbox casing NEW wording 2004: casings must be identical to samples retained by TEGA (control component). 2003 (§C7.2) referenced only Schedule C3 spec. 2006 §C9.4. NEW param_id. Grade A. | Identical to TEGA sample control | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C9.3 |
| Gear ratios 1st-6th Tooth counts 14/33, 17/31, 19/29, 21/26, 23/24, 22/24 (6th constant mesh). Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.3.1; 2006 §C9.4.1). Grade A. Corroborates/promotes Group 3A & Blueprint drv.gears (Holinger 6-sp set 2.571/2.000/1.667/1.350/1.143/1.000). | 2.57 / 1.99 / 1.66 / 1.35 / 1.14 / 1.00 ratio | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.2.1 |
| Maximum gearbox length Block/bell-housing face to rear of casing, excl extension housing. Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.3.4; 2006 §C9.4.8). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 745 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.2.4 |
| Minimum gear weights 1st-6th NEW in 2006. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 1440 / 1485 / 1505 / 1290 / 1590 / 2130 g | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.4.1 |
| Min gear tooth width at root NEW in 2006, all forward gears + constant-mesh gear. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 23.5 mm | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.4.2 |
| Minimum dogs per gear NEW in 2006; uniform design, evenly spaced around dog face. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 5 | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.4.3 |
| Maximum gear side angle (root to tip) NEW in 2006. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 11.0 degrees | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.4.4 |
| Gear shift-cut minimum rpm Gear-lever switch shift-cut may only operate above 7250 rpm. Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.3.9; 2006 §C9.4.13). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 7250 rpm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.2.9 |
| Tailshaft material Must be ferrous. Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.4.1; 2006 §C9.5.1). NEW param_id. Grade A. | Ferrous material | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.3.1 |
| Minimum tailshaft weight NEW in 2006; excl centre bearing mounting system. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 9.7 kg | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.5.2 |
| Minimum tailshaft tube size NEW in 2006 (second 9.5.2 in text). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 2.25 inch (nominal) | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.5.2 |
| Permitted tailshaft joints NEW in 2006. NEW param_id. Grade A. | Cardan (universal) or Rzeppa CV only rule | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.5.3 |
| Final drive type Spool must be ferrous and incorporate no differential action; crown-wheel & pinion hypoid design (§C7.3.3). Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.5.2/.3; 2006 §C9.6.2/.3). Promotes Blueprint & Group 3A drv.diff (9-in CWP, fixed) to A on the spool/locked spec. | Locked spool, ferrous, no differential action; hypoid CWP type | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.3.2 |
| Permitted final-drive ratios Assigned per circuit. Unchanged 2003-2004 (2004 §C9.5.6 adds China TBA). Promotes Blueprint & Group 3A drv.final (3.25/3.5/3.7, grade B) to A. | 3.25:1 (39/12); 3.5:1 (35/10); 3.7:1 (37/10) ratio | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 7.4.5 |
| Permitted final-drive ratios (extended) 3.15:1 (41/13) added in 2005 (introduced at Bathurst, 3.25→3.15); by 2006 full permitted set is 3.15/3.25/3.5/3.7 (§C9.6.10). Upgrades drv.final ratio set for 2005-06. | adds 3.15:1 (41/13) ratio | 2005-2006 | Div C 2005 §C9.5.6 |
| Minimum rear-axle assembly weight Unsprung weight, rear wheels removed & ancillaries disconnected. Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.5.1). NOTE: 2006 text (§C9.6.1) prints "1150 kg" — an obvious OCR/typo for 110 kg; value did not change. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 110 kg | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.4.1 |
| Minimum axle pair weight NEW in 2006 (RH + LH pair); axles may be hollow or solid (§C9.6.8). NEW param_id. Grade A. | 7.0 kg | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.6.7 |
| Min crown-wheel & pinion combined weight NEW in 2006; ballast to pinion prohibited. 3.25:1 amended 8.0→7.5 kg in text. NEW param_id. Grade A. | 8.0 (3.70:1 & 3.50:1); 7.5 (3.25:1); 7.9 (3.15:1) kg | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.6.5 |
| Min pinion bearing surface diameters NEW in 2006. NEW param_id. Grade A. | front 28.14 / rear 33.35 mm (nominal) | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C9.6.4 |
| Rear axle drive-shaft geometry Unchanged (2004-05 §C9.5.4; 2006 §C9.6.6). NEW param_id. Grade A. | Co-axial; parallel to ground 600mm each side of centreline mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.3.5 |
| Traction control Prohibited; CTM may deem any device traction control. In 2003 sits in Transmission (§C7.5); 2004-06 the prohibition moved out of the C9 Transmission section (to general/electrical rules). Grade A. | Prohibited rule | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 7.5.1 |
Suspension 15
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride-height regulation Grade A. Ride-height value is governed by the VSD. Rule lives in the Suspension chapter; captured here per brief (aero/ride-height). | No numeric minimum ride height / ground clearance stated in Div C; any device/system that adjusts (or can adjust) the ride height of a MOVING car is forbidden | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.10 (2004-06 §C 10.5.3) |
| Suspension type & springing medium Grade A / confirmed. Rulebook does not state the actual type; it locks it to the VSD. Section renumbered C8 (2003) -> C10 (2004-06). Unchanged 2003-2006. | Free EXCEPT type & springing medium must match the homologated Vehicle Specification Document | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.1.1; Div C 2004 §C 10.1.1 |
| Homologated suspension pivot points Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Number & position per VSD must be used in entirety and exclusively | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.1.2; Div C 2004 §C 10.1.2 |
| Rear axle lateral location Grade A / confirmed. Corroborates & promotes catalog sus.rear "Watts linkage" (grade D) to A. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Panhard rod or Watts link only (mounting points free) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.2; Div C 2004 §C 10.1.3 |
| Suspension pivot-point relocation tolerance Grade A / confirmed. Control-chassis list grew: 2003-04 Ford Falcon BA + Holden VY; 2006 BA/BF + VY/VZ. Tolerance value unchanged 2003-2006. | 20 mm radius of approved point (general); 20 mm vertical only for the control-chassis models mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.3; Div C 2004 §C 10.2 |
| Detachable front suspension cross-member Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006 (moved from own clause C8.7 into C10.1.4 from 2004). | Removable permitted (bolt-on, no welding); must use the two OE rear mounting points; pivots unaltered | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.7; Div C 2004 §C 10.1.4 |
| Anti-roll bars Grade A / confirmed. 2006 TIGHTENED: ARB "must only be mounted to the underside of the body shell or to the rear axle housing" (2003-05 wording "may be mounted to the body shell"). Promotes catalog sus.arb "cockpit-adjustable" to A. | Same basic design as production; cockpit stiffness adjustment permitted; all links fixed length; motion-ratio rocker permitted; mounted to bodyshell or rear-axle housing | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.5; Div C 2004 §C 10.3; Div C 2006 §C 10.3.2 |
| Shock absorbers (general rules) Grade A / confirmed. General rules unchanged 2003-2006. The 4-characteristic cap corroborates catalog VY sus.dampers "Penske 4-way adjustable" -> promote to A. | Free, subject to: 1 per wheel; units independent (no interconnection); no cockpit adjustment; no electronic adjustment; max 4 externally-adjustable characteristics (excl. gas-pressure adjustment) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.6; Div C 2004 §C 10.4 |
| Designated shock-absorber brands/models (control list) Grade A / confirmed. NEW in 2006 - dampers were "free" 2003-05; from 2006 only these designated models are permitted (a control component introduced). Shaft-through: TTX40, TSD-02, Formula Matrix TRD. | Ohlins TT44/TTX40/TT40; Penske 8760/8765/8770/TSD-02; Sachs Formula Matrix (+ Formula Matrix TRD); EXE.T.C E03; Koni 2822 | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C 10.4 |
| Front spring type (control-chassis models) Grade A / confirmed. BA/BF & VY/VZ only. No spring-rate limit stated in rulebook. Corroborates Project Blueprint coil-over front. | Coil-over only, mounted on the shock absorber; front spring/damper assembly attaches directly to the lower wishbone | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.6.9; Div C 2004 §C 10.4.9 |
| Rear spring type (control-chassis models) Grade A / confirmed. BA/BF & VY/VZ only. No spring-rate limit stated in rulebook. | Coil-over only, mounted on the shock absorber | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.6.9.2; Div C 2004 §C 10.4.9.2 |
| Roll-centre adjustment Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Any device to alter the front or rear roll centre from the cockpit is forbidden | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.9; Div C 2004 §C 10.5.2 |
| Ride-height adjustment Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Any device/system that adjusts (or can adjust) the ride height of a moving Car is forbidden | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 8.10; Div C 2004 §C 10.5.3 |
| Suspension pivot-point reinforcement bars Grade A / confirmed. Present in Div C 2003 ONLY; dropped from the Suspension chapter (C10) in 2004-2006 (likely relocated to Construction). Note value X=2420.0 mm. | Front pivot-to-bodyshell bars permitted; no part forward of the X=2420.0 mm plane; anchorage <=100 mm from a suspension fixation (unless a homologated transverse strut); MacPherson upper bar anchorage <=150 mm from upper articulation mm | 2003 | Div C 2003 §C 8.8 |
| Front upright minimum weight Grade A / confirmed. NEW in 2006 (clause C10.6 Front Upright); no equivalent 2003-2005. Weighed disconnected from wishbone outer joints & steering arm, disc/caliper removed, incl. mounting hardware. | 10.5 kg | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C 10.6.1 |
Wheels 9
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum complete-wheel width Grade A / confirmed. Measured at >=1.8 bar tyre pressure. From 2004 applies to Ford Falcon AU / Holden VX; BA/BF & VY/VZ defer to the TEGA Complete Wheel Specification. ~12 inch. Value unchanged 2003-2006. | 305 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 9.2.1; Div C 2004 §C 12.2.1.1 |
| Maximum rim diameter Grade A / confirmed. Promotes catalog whl.size "17-inch rim" (grade D) to A. From 2004 AU/VX explicit; BA/BF & VY/VZ per TEGA spec. Unchanged 2003-2006. | 17 inch | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 9.2.2; Div C 2004 §C 12.2.1.2 |
| Maximum complete-wheel diameter Grade A / confirmed. DROPPED from the AU/VX dimension list in 2005-2006 (only width/rim-dia/weight retained; BA/BF & VY/VZ defer to TEGA spec). Value 680 mm while stated. | 680 mm | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 9.2.3; Div C 2004 §C 12.2.3 |
| Minimum bare-wheel weight Grade A / confirmed. From 2004 AU/VX explicit; BA/BF & VY/VZ per TEGA Complete Wheel Spec. Unchanged 2003-2006. | 9 kg | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 9.3; Div C 2004 §C 12.2.1.3 |
| Minimum wheels/rims per Car Grade A / confirmed. In 2003 stated under Tyres (C15.4.1); relocated to Wheels (C12.1.2) from 2004. Value unchanged. | 12 (4 permanently-mounted wet + 8 dry) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 15.4.1; Div C 2004 §C 12.1.2 |
| Centre-lock spindle thread & wheel-nut taper Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Spindle thread M72 x 2.5 (LH/RH as appropriate); wheel-nut engagement taper 90 degrees included angle | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 9.4.4; Div C 2004 §C 12.5 |
| Centre-lock safety clip/spring Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Mandatory; must be in place on track; reset after each wheel change; coloured red or orange | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 9.4.1; Div C 2004 §C 12.5.3 |
| Control complete-wheel & wheel-nut specification (new-model chassis) Grade A / confirmed. NEW from 2004 (control complete-wheel for BA/VY). Schedule refs renumbered in 2005 (wheel C6->C4, nut C5->C3). VZ added to the list from 2005; BF added 2006. Corroborates catalog BA/VY O.Z. 17x11. | BA/BF & VY/VZ complete wheels must meet the TEGA Complete Wheel Specification; CPS-race wheel nuts must meet the TEGA Wheel Nut Specification | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C 12.2.2 (Sch C6) & §C 12.5.4 (Sch C5); Div C 2005 §C 12.2.2 (Sch C4) & §C 12.4.4 (Sch C3) |
| Brake fans on wheels Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Permitted; lateral projection must not extend past the complete wheel | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 9.5; Div C 2004 §C 12.4 |
Tyres 12
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control tyre supplier & specification Grade A / confirmed. In Div C for 2003-2004; the whole Tyres chapter was relocated to Division D §17 (Operations Manual) from 2005 ("C 13 TYRES - Moved to D 17"), supplier unchanged. PROMOTES catalog Project Blueprint / 2002 tyr.supplier "Dunlop control" from B to A. | Only the Dunlop control compound & construction tyre nominated by AVESCO may be used | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 15.1.1; Div C 2004 §C 13.1.1 |
| Wet-weather tyre construction Grade A / confirmed. Relocated to Div D §17 from 2005. | Moulded construction; no further cutting permitted | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 15.6.2; Div C 2004 §C 13.6.2 |
| Maximum control tyres per round (dry / wet) Grade A / confirmed. Round-by-round tables (values may be overridden by Supplementary/Further Regs). Relocated to Div D §17 from 2005. Corroborates catalog 2002 allocation "10-16 sprint, 24 Bathurst". | Bathurst 24 dry; Sandown & Adelaide 16 dry (N/A wet); most sprint rounds 10-12 dry + 10-12 wet; Melbourne F1 GP 8 dry / 8 wet | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 15.7; Div C 2004 §C 13.7 |
| Tyre build-up removal limit Grade A / confirmed. Relocated to Div D §17 from 2005. | Max 50 mm x 50 mm section per removal, at up to 8 locations per tyre (for tread-depth measurement) mm | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 15.10.7; Div C 2004 §C 13.10.7 |
| Maximum off-meeting tyre possession Grade A / confirmed. 2004 wording: 60 dry + 16 wet per Teams' Licence Agreement. Relocated to Div D §17 from 2005. | 60 dry (practice + race) + 16 wet per Car | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 15.9.5; Div C 2004 §C 13.9.5 |
| Control tyre supplier & specification Grade B (primary rulebook) / confirmed. The whole Tyres chapter relocated FROM Div C (§C13/C15 "Moved to D17") INTO Div D §17 for 2005. Supplier & construction unchanged 2005-2006; only the sanctioning-body name changed (AVESCO -> V8 Supercars TEGA). Corroborates Div C tyr.supplier "Dunlop control". | Only the Dunlop control compound & construction tyre nominated by AVESCO (2006: "V8 Supercars TEGA") may be used to test, practice, qualify or race; control tyres remain the property of AVESCO/V8 Supercars | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.1.1-17.1.2; Div D 2006 §D 17.1.1-17.1.2 |
| Maximum control tyres per Round (dry / wet) Grade B / confirmed. Round-by-round tables; may be overridden by Supplementary/Further Regs. Headline numbers unchanged 2005-2006 (Bathurst 24, endurance/Adelaide/Sandown 16, sprint 12, F1 GP 8, DVS 8); only the calendar shifted (2006 dropped Eastern Creek, added Winton & Bahrain, standardised most sprint rounds to 12/12). Relocated from Div C §C13.7/C15.7. Corroborates Div C tyr.allocation. | Bathurst 24 dry / N-A wet; Sandown 16 dry / N-A wet; Adelaide 16 dry / N-A wet; Melbourne F1 GP 8 dry / 8 wet; most sprint Rounds 12 dry / 12 wet (2005 Eastern Creek 10/10; Hidden Valley & Surfers "10-12"); flyaway Rounds (2005 Shanghai; 2006 Pukekohe/Shanghai/Bahrain) 8 new practice tyres purchased on-site + 4 wet travel tyres; DVS every Round 8 dry / 8 wet | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.7.1 (Table 1) & §D 17.7.2 (Table 2); Div D 2006 §D 17.7.1-17.7.2 |
| Maximum practice tyres per Car per Meeting Grade B / confirmed. Practice tyres must be previously allocated, nominated to a specific Car, and marked by the CTD. Unchanged 2005-2006. | 8 | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.9.2.1; Div D 2006 §D 17.9.2.1 |
| New control tyres purchasable for testing/practice Grade B / confirmed. NEW in 2006: the 12-tyre test/practice purchase allowance (§D 17.2.8) did not exist in 2005; the 6-tyre new-car allowance is unchanged. New coined id. | New-car allowance: 6 new tyres before a Team's first Meeting (both years). 2006 ADDED: up to 12 new tyres per VCS Team for a Test day or practice at a Meeting | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.2.7; Div D 2006 §D 17.2.7 & §D 17.2.8 |
| Maximum off-Meeting tyre possession per TLA Grade B / confirmed. CHANGED for 2006: increased from 60 dry / 16 wet to 80 dry / 24 wet per TLA (2006 text shows the strike-through "eighty (80)sixty (60)" / "twenty four (24) sixteen (16)"). Relocated from Div C §C13.9.5/C15.9.5 (which had 60+16). | 2005: 60 dry + 16 wet; 2006: 80 dry + 24 wet (includes travel tyres) | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.9.5; Div D 2006 §D 17.9.5 |
| Wet-weather control tyre construction Grade B / confirmed. Relocated from Div C §C13.6.2/C15.6.2. Unchanged. Endurance Rounds have no restriction on wet-tyre numbers (§D 17.6.1). | Moulded construction; no further cutting or modification permitted | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.6.2; Div D 2006 §D 17.6.2 |
| Tyre build-up removal limit Grade B / confirmed. Relocated from Div C §C13.10.7/C15.10.7. Unchanged. Also banned: tyre heaters/warmers, artificial cooling, automatic tyre-pressure devices, chemical treatment (§D 17.10.8-17.10.12). | Max 50 mm x 50 mm section per tyre, at up to 8 locations per tyre (to allow tread-depth measurement) mm | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 17.10.7.1; Div D 2006 §D 17.10.7.1 |
Brakes 15
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking system architecture Grade A / confirmed. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Dual-circuit, operated by one pedal; on any leak/failure the pedal must still control at least two wheels | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.1 (2004-06 §C 11.1.1) |
| Max pistons per caliper Grade A. Unchanged 2003-2006. | 6 | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.3.1 (2004-06 §C 11.1.3.1) |
| Calipers & pads per wheel Grade A. Unchanged. | 1 caliper + 2 pads per wheel (max); no piston-retract-for-pad-change system permitted | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.3.2/.3 (2004-06 §C 11.1.3.2/.3) |
| Caliper body material Grade A. Unchanged. Bounds all model brk.frontcal/brk.rearcal rows (aluminium, not steel/MMC). | Aluminium only, modulus of elasticity <=80 GPa GPa | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.4 (2004-06 §C 11.1.4) |
| Caliper piston material Grade A. Unchanged. Notable Ti exemption (Ti otherwise banned §C 3.2.3/5.5). | Titanium alloy permitted | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.5 (2004-06 §C 11.1.5) |
| Brake disc material Grade A. 2003/04 wording "ferrous metal"; 2005/06 "Ferrous Material". Same requirement. | Ferrous (Ferrous Material = >=80% pure iron by weight) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.6 (2004-06 §C 11.1.6); def §C1 |
| Max brake disc diameter (all discs) Grade A. Regulatory ceiling. Bounds/corroborates all model brk.frontdisc & brk.reardisc rows (360-375 all <=376). | 376 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.6.1 (2004-06 §C 11.1.6.1) |
| Max brake disc thickness Grade A. Unchanged (= 1.400 in). | 35.56 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.6.2 (2004-06 §C 11.1.6.2) |
| Max brake pad thickness Grade A. Unchanged. | 30 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.12 (2004-06 §C 11.1.12) |
| Anti-lock braking (ABS) Grade A. Unchanged. No servo/vacuum-boost provision anywhere; braking is fully manual + hydraulic. | Prohibited | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.11 (2004-06 §C 11.1.11) |
| Brake cooling Grade A. Unchanged. | Air duct per wheel permitted (intake within bodywork perimeter, not below lower edge of front bumper); water-mist into duct permitted; liquid-cooled/recirculating calipers prohibited | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.7-.9 (2004-06 §C 11.1.13-.15) |
| Front caliper hydraulic pressure Grade A. Unchanged. Prevents left/right front bias trickery. | Pressure in both front calipers must remain equal at all times | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.13 (2004/05 §C 11.1.13; 2006 §C 11.1.19) |
| Driver brake-balance adjustment Grade A. ADDED 2005; clause absent in 2003 (C10) and 2004 (C11). | Manual driver-adjustable brake balance permitted only if the adjusting force is generated & controlled by the seated, harnessed driver | 2005-2006 | Div C 2005 §C 11.1.14 (2006 §C 11.1.20) |
| Control (spec) brakes - approved rotors & calipers Grade A. INTRODUCED 2006. In 2003-2005 the hydraulic system incl. calipers & discs was "free" within the material/size limits above (no mandated make/part list). Corroborates the make split seen in model spec sheets (Brembo=BA/BF Fords, Alcon=VY/VE Holdens & later Fords, AP=VZ, Harrop options). | VCS cars must fit only approved Front & Rear brake rotors and calipers from the mandated list: makes AP, Brembo, Alcon, PFC, Harrop (specific part numbers held/identified by TEGA); rotor-surface machining allowed only if groove design stays identical to OE | 2006 | Div C 2006 §C 11.1.7-.12 |
| Handbrake / brake lock Grade A. Unchanged. | Optional | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.1.10 (2004-06 §C 11.1.10) |
Steering 3
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system Grade A. Unchanged. | Free (wheel, column, tie rods, rack, etc.) but the original mechanical principle (rack-and-pinion or recirculating ball) must be retained; steering lock must be removed if the original column is kept | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.2.1/.2 (2004-06 §C 11.2.1/.2) |
| Power steering Grade A. CHANGE: "must only be hydraulic in operation and control" ADDED 2004 (bars electric power steering). 2003 simply "may be added or deleted". | May be added or deleted; from 2004 it must be hydraulic in its operation and control only | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.2.3; 2004 §C 11.2.3 |
| Four-wheel steering Grade A. Unchanged. | Prohibited | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 10.2.4 (2004-06 §C 11.2.4) |
Dimensions 6
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length (Ford Falcon AU, homologation-amended 2003) Grade A but AU-model & 2003-specific. Tied to the mandated front undertray extension; forward-most bumper point X=3151.0 mm (VCS) / 3084.0 mm (KVS). This is the ONLY explicit overall-length figure inside Div C; all other years defer length to the VSD. | 5081 (VCS) / 5014 (KVS) mm | 2003 | Div C 2003 §C 12.2.20 table |
| Wheelbase Grade A (deferral). Rulebook fixes wheelbase to the road car via the VSD; no mm value in Div C. | Not numerically defined in Div C; must be identical to the production Family-of-Vehicle / per Vehicle Specification Document | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C1 def "Family of a Vehicle"; §C 3.2.2 (2004-06 §C 5.2.2) |
| Overall / bodywork width Grade A (deferral). No mm width in Div C. | Not numerically defined in Div C; "maximum bodywork width" referenced but the value is per Vehicle Specification Document | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 12.2.12 (2004-06 §C 7.2.12) |
| Overall height Grade A (deferral). Only height-related figure is the 140 mm roof-to-wing datum (see aer.rear). | Not numerically defined in Div C; per Vehicle Specification Document | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C1/§C 3.2.2 (2004-06 §C 5.2.2) |
| Front track Grade A (deferral). Div C carries NO regulated track envelope - track is a VSD figure. The quarantined 1632/1610 mm figures are VSD-derived, NOT stated in Div C. Do not attribute a track number to Div C. | Not numerically defined in Div C; per Vehicle Specification Document | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 3.2.2 (2004-06 §C 5.2.2) |
| Rear track Grade A (deferral). Same as dim.ftrack: no Div C track number. | Not numerically defined in Div C; per Vehicle Specification Document | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 3.2.2 (2004-06 §C 5.2.2) |
Weight 6
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum weight, VCS (excl. driver & apparel) Grade A. THE 1350->1355 kg STEP occurred in 2004. Promotes Project Blueprint wt.min=1355 (currently grade B) to grade A. 2003 also anchors the 1350 kg category minimum. | 1350 (2003); 1355 (2004-2006) kg | 2003 / 2004-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 3.1.1 (1350); Div C 2004 §C 5.1.1 (1355) |
| Minimum weight, DVS/Development class (excl. driver & apparel) Grade A. DVS class weight INTRODUCED 2005; no DVS weight in 2003 or 2004. | 1455 kg | 2005-2006 | Div C 2005 §C 5.1.1 (2006 §C 5.1.1) |
| Minimum weight incl. driver & apparel, VCS Grade A. ADDED 2004 (recorded at driver's first meeting); absent 2003. | 1435 kg | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C 5.1.3 (2005/06 §C 5.1.3) |
| Minimum front-axle weight (weight-distribution rule) Grade A. Unchanged. Measured at the front-axle centreline, without fuel/driver/apparel. This is the de-facto weight-DISTRIBUTION rule: >=740 kg on the front axle => min ~54.8% front of the 1350/1355 kg car. New value not previously in catalog. | 740 kg | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 3.1.4 (2004-06 §C 5.1.4) |
| Ballast maximum relative density Grade A. Ballast must be unitary sealable blocks fixed by 8.8-class bolts (min 8 mm/point), max relative density 12. 2003 (§C 3.1.3) & 2004 permit sealed ballast but state no density cap. | 12 | 2005-2006 | Div C 2005 §C 7.1.11 (2006 §C 7.1.11) |
| Car weighing procedure (official sessions) Grade B / confirmed. PROCEDURE ONLY - NO numeric weight or tolerance is stated in Div D; the minimum weight itself is a Div C value (compliance checked against Div C §C5.1.3). Unchanged 2005-2006. New coined id. | Cars weighed at random in Pit Lane (near Pit Entry) during or after qualifying; Racing Weight measured with the Driver onboard; if underweight, reweighed without the Driver; scale weight is treated as fact and is not protestable; no substance may be added/removed after selection; engine stopped in weighing area | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 16.1-16.9; Div D 2006 §D 16.1-16.9 |
Parity 1
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parity mechanism Grade B / confirmed. MECHANISM ONLY - NO regulated numbers (no fixed ballast/restrictor figures published in the rulebook). Present since 2003 (D15); substance unchanged 2003-2006. New coined id. | Automatic system identifies any disparity between the makes/models via automatic analysis of lap times taken directly from the AVESCO/V8 Supercars timing system after each Round; also identifies the magnitude of disparity and defines a process for specification changes; TEGA Parity Committee (appointed annually by the TEGA Board) reviews after each Round | 2003-2006 | Div D 2003 §D 15; Div D 2005 §D 15; Div D 2006 §D 15 |
Bodywork & aero 4
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-wing lateral-projection envelope (cars other than BA/BF & VY/VZ) Grade A. Unchanged. BA/BF & VY/VZ wings instead governed by the Vehicle Specification Document (§C 7.2.4). Datum reference reworded: 2003 "sill datum" -> 2004-06 "TEGA Z datum" (same plane). | Wing incl. end plates must sit within a 260 mm square at any point; upper edge of that square 140 mm below the vertical extremity of the roof mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 12.2.3 (2004-06 §C 7.2.3) |
| Front/rear undertray & splitter Grade A (deferral is the rule). Front splitter/undertray/floor shapes are set by the VSD, not Div C. | No numeric aero envelope in Div C; undertray material may be removed for suspension/fuel-tank clearance if reinforced; profile per Vehicle Specification Document. 2003: all Ford Falcon AUs must fit the approved front undertray extension for VCS rounds | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 12.2.2 & §C 12.2.20 (2004-06 §C 7.2.2) |
| Rear chassis-rail reinforcement limit Grade A. Unchanged. (Front suspension-pivot reinforcement at X=2420.0 mm is captured by the Suspension agent as sus.reinf; relocated from the 2003 Suspension chapter into Bodywork §C 7.1.10/7.1.12 for 2004-2006.) | Single tube max 30 mm OD x 1.5 mm wall, from chassis rail to roll cage; no part rearward of X=-1450.0 mm mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 12.1.9 (2004-06 §C 7.1.9) |
| Carbon-fibre bodyshell reinforcement Grade A but 2003 only. The explicit 4 mm CF-reinforcement allowance was removed/reworded in 2004-06 (§C 7.1.5 bans hollow sections / cavity filling instead). | Max thickness 4 mm (internal cockpit surfaces only, excl. parent metal); floor CF reinforcement barred for models approved after 1 Jan 1997 mm | 2003 | Div C 2003 §C 12.1.7.1/.4 |
Electrical & control ECU 10
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition timing variance limit Grade A. Anti-launch/anti-map-switching control. | Must not vary by more than 6 degrees while engine is above 4,000 rpm and above 10% throttle opening degrees | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.11 (2004-2006 §C 8.11.11) |
| Control ECU sensors (tendered) Grade A. Only listed part numbers may input to the Control ECU; 1 of each type. | 1x each of: crankshaft position, camshaft position, throttle position, engine air temp, manifold air pressure, engine coolant temp - from a fixed approved part list (Honeywell / Delco / Siemens / Bosch / CTS / Delphi etc.) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 6.11.4 |
| Master isolation switch Grade A. Unchanged 2003-2006. Doubles as the fuel/ignition cut-off (also stops engine). | Mandatory; disconnects all circuits/battery/alternator/lights/ignition AND stops the engine; spark-proof; triggerable inside and outside the car; external trigger marked by red spark in white-edged blue triangle, base at least 120 mm mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.1 (2004 §C 14.1; 2005-2006 §C 13.1) |
| Electrical circuits Grade A. Only the Control ECU circuitry is controlled; rest free. | Cables, fuses and relays are free, EXCEPT the requirements of the Control ECU | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.2 (2004 §C 14.2; 2005-2006 §C 13.2) |
| Battery Grade A. Unchanged. | Battery and its location free, save that it must NOT be placed in the passenger compartment | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.3 (2004 §C 14.3; 2005-2006 §C 13.3) |
| Alternator Grade A. Unchanged. | Alternator and its drive system are free | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.4 (2004 §C 14.4; 2005-2006 §C 13.4) |
| Rain light (control component) Grade A. Named tendered/control part. Unchanged 2003-2006. | High-intensity rain light Motor Sport Electronics P/N MSE-A04-02, plus rain-light flasher unit P/N MSE-A05-02 (flashes whenever Pit Lane Speed Limiter active); mounted in highest part of boot-lid rear face at 90 deg to road part-no | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.7 (2004 §C 14.7; 2005-2006 §C 13.7) |
| Fuel-pump power cut-off Grade A. Value unchanged; clause moved from Fuel System (2003) into Electrical (2004-2006). | System must cut power to all fuel pumps after a maximum of 6 seconds absence of crankshaft revolution s | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.7 (Fuel System) (2004 §C 14.10; 2005-2006 §C 13.10, both Electrical) |
| Data recording unit Grade A. 2003-2005: one unit, no brand restriction. 2006: brand/model restricted to Motec ADL/ADL2 or PI Research Sigma (control-component list introduced). | One (1) data recording unit permitted (in addition to Control ECU recording capacity). From 2006 restricted to a designated brand/model: Motec ADL / ADL2 or PI Research Sigma | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.10.1 (2005 §C 13.11.1; 2006 §C 13.11.1) |
| Electronic data link Grade A. No two-way telemetry-in. | Only a single-direction data link (car to logger/display) permitted | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.11 (2004 §C 14.x; 2005-2006 §C 13.12) |
Fuel system 28
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell / bladder spec Grade A. 2003 wrote "FT3-99"; 2004-2005 "FT3-1999"; 2006 added FT3.5-1999. Promotes catalog VT fu.capacity note "Safety bladder" to grade A on cell spec. | Fuel tank must conform to FIA spec FT3, FT3-1999 or FT5 (2006 adds FT3.5-1999); validity expires 5 years from date of manufacture (+2yr waiver on return to maker) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.1.1 (2004 §C 16.1.1; 2005 §C 14.1.1; 2006 §C 14.1.1) |
| Fuel tank capacity (cell) Grade A. Unchanged 2003-2006. Complements the 120 L total-system figure. | Rectangular-section tank must not exceed 115 litres (Cars with CAMS Log Book first issued after 1 Jan 2002) L | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.1.5 (2004 §C 16.1.5; 2005 §C 14.1.5; 2006 §C 14.1.5) |
| Total fuel-system capacity Grade A. 2003 "is 120 litres"; 2004-2006 "approximately 120 litres". PROMOTES catalog Group 3A fu.capacity 120 (grade B) and Project Blueprint fu.capacity 120 (grade B) to grade A. | Total capacity of the entire fuel system must not exceed the marked volume of the TEGA fuel-tank capacity checking vessel = (approximately) 120 litres L | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.1.6 (2004 §C 16.1.6; 2005 §C 14.1.6; 2006 §C 14.1.6) |
| Fuel-tank metal container Grade A. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Tank mounted in a metal container; each of the four sides and base: if aluminium min 1.6 mm thick; if steel min 1.2 mm thick (Cars with CAMS Log Book first issued after 1 Jan 2001) mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.1.7 (2004 §C 16.2.1; 2005 §C 14.2.1; 2006 §C 14.2.1) |
| Bladder-housing fill Grade A. Unchanged. | Any gap between fuel bladder and its housing must be filled with semi-rigid energy-absorbing material (e.g. polyurethane foam) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.2 (2004 §C 16.2.2; 2005 §C 14.2.2; 2006 §C 14.2.2) |
| Fuel-tank housing orientation Grade A. NEW in 2005 (absent 2003-2004). | Underside of the fuel-tank housing must remain parallel to the "Z" datum (+/- 2.0 degrees) degrees | 2005-2006 | Div C 2005 §C 14.2.3 (2006 §C 14.2.3) |
| Fuel-tank crushable structure Grade A. NEW permission in 2004; 10.0 mm step requirement added 2006. Absent 2003. | Permitted to fit a crushable structure to the rear of the fuel-tank housing (protection only); 2006: vertical step from housing underside to crushable structure must be at least 10.0 mm on rear face mm | 2004-2006 | Div C 2004 §C 16.2.3 (2005 §C 14.2.4; 2006 §C 14.2.4 + step §C 14.2.5) |
| Fuel collector pot Grade A. Unchanged 2003-2006. | Collector pot of free design/material, maximum capacity 8 litres L | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.4 (2004 §C 16.4; 2005 §C 14.4; 2006 §C 14.4) |
| Filler / vent unit Grade A. Schedule reference moved Schedule C1 -> Schedule D6 in 2005 (refuelling detail relocated to Division D). | Refuelling only via a single-man "siamese" filler/vent unit as detailed in Schedule C1 (Schedule D6 from 2005); fillers/vents to exterior must be flexible | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.3.1 (2004 §C 16.3.1; 2005 §C 14.3.1; 2006 §C 14.3.1) |
| Fuel tank vent Grade A. Unchanged. | Fuel tank must be vented externally of the bodywork | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.5 (2004 §C 16.5; 2005 §C 14.5; 2006 §C 14.5) |
| Fuel lines Grade A. Unchanged. | Suitable material of adequate strength/durability, e.g. metal tube or braided hose | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 13.6 (2004 §C 16.6; 2005 §C 14.6; 2006 §C 14.6) |
| Specified control fuel Grade A for 2003-2004 (Div C). Refuelling section MOVED to Division D (D20) from 2005, so 2005-2006 fuel-type value is not in Div C. Shell named only as distributor contact in 2003. | Cars must use only the specified (unbranded) control fuel approved by AVESCO; no other substance may be added; series fuel supplied by Shell (contact John Thompson, Shell) | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 16.2 (2004 §C 17.2) |
| Refuelling rig Grade A for 2003-2004. Overhead-rig rules FIA-compatible. Full refuelling procedure (incl. dry-break receiver) is in Schedule C1 (not in the extracted body text). Refuelling relocated to Division D from 2005. | Overhead rigs are the only refuelling method permitted during any race, must be "siamese" configuration conforming to Schedule C1; pit/paddock refuelling otherwise must be engine-off with fire attendant; no refuelling on race track | 2003-2004 | Div C 2003 §C 16.4 (2004 §C 17.x) |
| Dry-break refuelling Grade A (existence/mandate). Detailed dry-break geometry lives in Schedule C1, not the main body. Corroborates catalog VT note "dry-break refuel". Relocated to Division D from 2005. | Fuel delivery uses dry-break fuel receiver/vent (referenced via Schedule; 2004 lists "Dry break fuel receiver/vent covers") | 2003-2004 | Div C 2004 §C 17 / Schedule C1 (2003 §C 16 / Schedule C1) |
| Specified control fuel Grade B / confirmed. Fuel & Refuelling relocated FROM Div C (§C16/C17) INTO Div D §20 for 2005. Fuel unchanged; sanctioning-body name changed AVESCO -> V8 Supercars. Series-fuel specification analysis & distribution details available from the CTD on request (§D 20.3.3). Corroborates Div C fu.type. | Cars must use only the specified (but unbranded) control fuel approved by AVESCO (2006: V8 Supercars); no other substance of any type may be added; fuel available for purchase at all Meetings | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 20.2; Div D 2006 §D 20.2 |
| Refuelling rig / tower Grade B / confirmed. Relocated from Div C §C16.4/C17. Tower must return all displaced fumes to its own reservoir ullage; reservoir vented to atmosphere only (no pressurisation). Unchanged 2005-2006. | Refuelling towers are the ONLY refuelling method permitted during any session or Race; must be "siamese" filler/vent configuration conforming to Schedule D6; only permitted where Supplementary/Further Regs specify; no refuelling on the race track; all other refuelling engine-off with a Fire Attendant | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 §D 20.4 & Sch D6 §1,3; Div D 2006 §D 20.4 (Refer Sch D6) & Sch D6 |
| Dry-break refuelling fittings Grade B / confirmed. Detailed dry-break geometry lives in the Schedule D6 diagrams (not in the extracted plain text). Relocated from Div C Schedule C1. Unchanged. Corroborates Div C fu.refuel.drybreak. | All refuelling & venting in Pit Lane must use male & female dry-break fittings conforming to all FIA requirements; O-rings inspected/replaced, springs & tracks lubricated | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §2.9; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §2.9 |
| Maximum refuelling-tower capacity (incl. delivery hose) Grade B / confirmed. Unchanged 2005-2006. New coined id. | 220 L | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §3.1; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §3.1 |
| Maximum height of fuel-holding part of tower above Pit Lane Grade B / confirmed. Only non-fuel-holding connections & vents permitted above this height. Unchanged. New coined id. | 2 m | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §3.2; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §3.2 |
| Fuel delivery hose Grade B / confirmed. Unchanged. New coined id. | Single hose (flexible rubber or fuel-resistant reinforced plastic); flexible part min 2.5 m length; max inside diameter 50 mm (2 inch); connected to the deadman cut-off valve mm / m | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §3.6; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §3.6 |
| Vent hose maximum inside diameter Grade B / confirmed. Vent hose must remain open at all times; no device may restrict fume flow. Unchanged. New coined id. | 50 mm | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §3.7; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §3.7 |
| Refuelling-tower ullage (air space) Grade B / confirmed. Reservoir vented to atmosphere; no artificial pressurisation permitted. Unchanged. New coined id. | 10 (towers manufactured after 1 Jan 2001) % | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §3.13; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §3.13 |
| Fuel flow restrictor Grade B / confirmed. Control component (restricts fuel flow rate during refuelling). Unchanged. New coined id. | TEGA-approved fuel flow restrictor must be fitted inside the delivery hose so all fuel passes through it; positioned within 150 mm of the hose end; obtained only from TEGA, always unmodified; no other device may be present in the hose mm | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §4; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §4 |
| Maximum fuel stored in any one location Grade B / confirmed. Storage areas must be ventilated, clean & free of flammable materials. Unchanged. New coined id. | 250 (or 450 for a period of less than 12 hours) L | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §2.3; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §2.3 |
| Minimum refuelling attendants Grade B / confirmed. Each has a single defined task. Unchanged. New coined id. | 3 (Fire Attendant; Refueller/Vent Attendant; Deadman's Handle Attendant) | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §2.4.1; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §2.4.1 |
| Pit-bay fire extinguishers (for refuelling) Grade B / confirmed. Unchanged. New coined id. | Min 2 x 4.5 kg dry-chemical extinguishers per Pit Bay/Garage kg / count | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §2.1; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §2.1 |
| Delivery-hose deployment window Grade B / confirmed. Unchanged. New coined id. | Fuel delivery hose may move into Pit Lane a maximum of 3 minutes prior to a pit stop; must be held by the Attendant at all times while in Pit Lane min | 2005-2006 | Div D 2005 Sch D6 §2.5.3-2.5.4; Div D 2006 Sch D6 §2.5 |
| Fuel-system capacity checking procedure Grade B / confirmed. NEW in 2006 (§D 20.5); absent from Div D 2005. The actual capacity limit (rectangular tank <=115 L; total system approx 120 L) lives in Div C §C14.1.5-14.1.6. New coined id. | CTD may require a Car's fuel-system capacity to be checked; the "Fuel System Capacity Checking Procedure" document must be followed on all such occasions | 2006 | Div D 2006 §D 20.5 |
Safety equipment 6
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's seat Grade A. Standard tightened to 8855/1999 only from 2005. In 2003 the seat clause sat in Cockpit/Construction (C12.3); from 2004 it heads the Safety Equipment section (C6.1). New coined id safety.seat. | Seat must be replaced by an FIA-homologated type: 8855 or 8855/99 (2003-2004); 8855/1999 (2005-2006); incorporating head restraint, no rake adjustment of squab; validity 5 years from manufacture (+2yr extension on return); mounting min four 8 mm bolts with reinforcing plates min 75x50x3 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 12.3.1 (2004 §C 6.1; 2005 §C 6.1; 2006 §C 6.1) |
| Safety harness Grade A. Values unchanged; from 2005-2006 install/geometry defers partly to FIA Art 253 6.2/6.3. New coined id safety.harness. | Must comply with FIA Standard 8853/8854 (8853/98 or 8854/98); validity 5 years, no extension; mounted at min 3 points; shoulder straps above a line 40 deg to horizontal, strap junction min 150 mm behind driver's neck; floor mounting plates min 75x50 mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 14.2 (2004 §C 6.2; 2005 §C 6.2; 2006 §C 6.2) |
| Window net Grade A. Explicit 70% coverage & 50 kg load stated 2003-2004 (2005 retains 50 kg load); 2006 defers to FIA Appendix J Art 253 Art 11 (numeric specs not restated in Div C). New coined id safety.windownet. | Driver-side window net mandatory (passenger-side when carrying passenger); cover at least 70% of window area; rapid single-hand release even inverted; must withstand 50 kg lateral load at window centre %/kg | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 14.3 (2004 §C 6.3; 2005 §C 6.3; 2006 §C 6.3) |
| Roll-over protection structure (ROPS) Grade A. 2003 exempted FIA drawing 253-17E; from 2004 the mandatory single diagonal member was added (compliance with 253-17E except that member). 100 mm shock-mount limit unchanged. New coined id safety.cage. | ROPS mandatory, approved by CAMS, complying with FIA Appendix J Art 253 Art 8 (Rollover Structures); no part to extend more than 100 mm past top front or top rear shock-absorber mounting point (Cars with CAMS Log Book after 1 Apr 1999); from 2004 a single diagonal member (windscreen-pillar top to opposite pillar bottom) required per FIA drawing 253-17E mm | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 14.4 (2004 §C 6.4; 2005 §C 6.4; 2006 §C 6.4) |
| Fire-extinguisher system Grade A. 4.0 L minimum unchanged; 2005 added the "or 2.25 kg gaseous extinguishant" alternative and FIA Art 253 7.2 cross-reference. New coined id safety.fireext. | Plumbed fire-extinguisher system per FIA standard; minimum 4.0 litres capacity (2005-2006: OR 2.25 kg of gaseous extinguishant); activated electrically or mechanically; operable by driver in normal position and by trackside marshal via remote actuator at lower driver-side windscreen edge; mounted on left-hand side (cockpit or under rear-passenger floor) L/kg | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 14.1 (2004 §C 6.5; 2005 §C 6.5; 2006 §C 6.5) |
| Fuel / ignition cut-off Grade A. The regulated "fuel cut-off" is delivered by the master switch (engine stop) plus the 6 s pump cut. New coined id safety.fuelcutoff. | Master isolation switch must also stop the engine (cuts ignition/fuel); backed by the 6-second fuel-pump power cut-off (see elec.fuelpumpcut) | 2003-2006 | Div C 2003 §C 11.1.1.2 (2004 §C 14.1.1.2; 2005-2006 §C 13.1.1.2) |
Administration & entry 45
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher / governing body | AVESCO (Australian Vee Eight Supercar Company Pty Ltd) | 2003-2005 | Div A §A2.2 |
| Publisher / governing body Manual retitled AVESCO Operations Manual -> V8 Supercars Operations Manual | V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd (renamed from AVESCO) | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A2.2 |
| VCS entry precondition The franchise gate; 2006 also requires CAMS Competitor Name = TLA entity name | Must have executed a TEGA Teams' Licence Agreement (TLA) before submitting Entry Form | 2003-2006 | Div A §A5.1 |
| VCS automatic-entry source Listed against every round | TEGA Level 1 & 2 Licence / TLA holders | 2003-2006 | Schedule A4 |
| Entry form frequency | Once per Season unless details change (VCS and second-tier) | 2003-2006 | Div A §A5.2.2 |
| Per-round entry confirmation Tyre-order closing date = the operative entry deadline (§A5.3) | Submission of Control Tyre Order Form confirms entry to a Meeting | 2003-2006 | Div A §A5.2.4 |
| Second-tier series name | Konica V8 Supercar Series (KVS) | 2003 | Div A 2003 §A2.2 |
| Second-tier series name | Konica Minolta V8 Supercar Series (KVS) | 2004 | Div A 2004 §A2.2 |
| Second-tier series name | HPDC (Holden Performance Driving Centre) V8 Supercar Series (DVS) | 2005 | Div A 2005 §A2.2 |
| Second-tier series name | Fujitsu V8 Supercar Development Series (DVS) | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A2.2 |
| Second-tier eligibility cut-out | Drivers who finished 25th or better in preceding VCS excluded | 2003 | Div A 2003 §A5.7.1 |
| Second-tier eligibility cut-out or entered in current VCS added | 25th or better in preceding VCS, or entered in current VCS, excluded | 2004 | Div A 2004 §A5.7.1 |
| Second-tier eligibility cut-out Cut tightened from 25th to 15th | Drivers who finished 15th or better in preceding VCS excluded | 2005 | Div A 2005 §A5.7.1 |
| Second-tier eligibility cut-out | Drivers who finished 15th or better in preceding VCS excluded | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A5.8.1 |
| Franchised-team lock-out of second tier | Level 1 teams may run second tier only with TEGA Board permission | 2003-2004 | Div A §A5.7.2 |
| Franchised-team lock-out of second tier Level 2 added to the lock-out | Level 1 or Level 2 teams may run second tier only with TEGA Board permission | 2005-2006 | Div A §A5.7.2 / 2006 §A5.8.2 |
| Max VCS sprint rounds for a second-tier driver Not present in 2003 text | 3 | 2004 | Div A 2004 §A5.7.3 |
| Max VCS sprint rounds for a second-tier driver | 3 | 2005 | Div A 2005 §A5.7.3 |
| Max VCS sprint rounds for a second-tier driver | 3 | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A5.8.3 |
| DVS/VCS endurance same-meeting rule | DVS driver in a VCS endurance round ineligible for DVS same meeting unless ran >=60% of previous DVS rounds | 2005 | Div A 2005 §A5.7.4 |
| DVS/VCS endurance same-meeting rule | DVS driver in a VCS endurance round ineligible for DVS same meeting unless ran >=60% of previous DVS rounds | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A5.8.4 |
| VCS field cap (standard sprint round) | 35 | 2003 | Schedule A4 2003 |
| VCS field cap (standard sprint round) | 35 | 2004 | Schedule A4 2004 |
| VCS field cap (standard sprint round) | 34 | 2005 | Schedule A4 2005 |
| VCS field cap (all rounds, uniform) Points-ranked overseas carve-outs removed | 32 | 2006 | Schedule A4 2006 |
| VCS field cap (limited/overseas rounds) Applied at e.g. VB300/Barbagallo, V8 International, Gillette, Shanghai, NZ | 32 (entry ranked by cumulative current-year championship points, by car) | 2003-2004 | Schedule A4 |
| VCS field cap (overseas rounds) V8 International, Barbagallo, Shanghai | 32 = 30 automatic (Top 30 TLA holders on 2004 championship points, by car) + wildcards | 2005 | Schedule A4 2005 |
| VCS field cap (Bathurst 1000) Includes invited second-tier cars + wildcards | 42 | 2003 | Schedule A4 2003 |
| VCS field cap (Bathurst 1000) | 42 | 2004 | Schedule A4 2004 |
| VCS field cap (Bathurst 1000) | 35 | 2005 | Schedule A4 2005 |
| VCS field cap (Bathurst 1000) | 32 | 2006 | Schedule A4 2006 |
| Qualifying cut-off (sprint rounds) Both drivers must qualify where applicable | 105% | 2003-2006 | Schedule A4 |
| Qualifying cut-off (endurance rounds) Sandown/Betta 500 and Bathurst 1000 | 107% | 2003-2006 | Schedule A4 |
| Entry refusal - debt trigger Not in 2003; 2006 §A5.5.1 retains it; 2005 page not in corpus | May refuse if competitor owes TEGA or AVESCO > $5,000 for > 30 days | 2004 | Div A 2004 §A5.5.1 |
| Entry refusal - notice period | Within 7 days (of receipt for a series; of entry close for a single meeting) | 2003-2006 | Div A §A5.5.2 |
| Entry refusal - appeal | Final and not subject to appeal | 2003-2006 | Div A §A5.5.3 |
| Number of Stewards per Meeting ASN may appoint 1 of 3 for overseas meetings | 3 | 2003-2006 | Div A §A10.1.1 |
| Category Technical official | CTM - Category Technical Manager, directed by AVESCO | 2003 | Div A 2003 §A10.3 |
| Category Technical official Technical direction moved AVESCO -> TEGA | CTMD - Category Technical Manager/Director, directed by TEGA | 2004 | Div A 2004 §A10.3 |
| Category Technical official | CTD - Category Technical Director, appointed by TEGA | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A10.3 |
| IPO (Investigating & Prosecuting Officer) | New role: appointed by V8SC in consultation with CAMS; investigates and prosecutes matters before Stewards | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A10.5 |
| Category Technical Panel | Appointed annually by V8SC; minimum 3 impartial members | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A10.6 |
| CAMS Log Book | Mandatory; primary form of car identification; one book per car | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A8.7 |
| TEGA/CTD new-car inspection | Cars log-booked after 1 Jan 2005 inspected by CTD before first meeting; >=2 weeks notice; team pays | 2006 | Div A 2006 §A8.8 |
| Driver licence requirement Div A does not specify a superlicence tier | Relevant FIA competition licence issued/authorised by parent ASN (no named superlicence grade) | 2003-2006 | Div A §A8.6 |
Penalties 78
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reprimand Trigger: Any breach; least-severe option at Stewards' discretion — Available in addition to or instead of Schedule B4 penalties | Not specified | 2003-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.1 |
| Grid relegation Trigger: Any breach warranting a grid penalty — Time-penalty variant is combined with the relegation | Rear of grid; or by a number of grid positions; or rear of grid plus a time penalty (that or next Meeting/s) | 2003-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.2 |
| Demotion / time penalty Trigger: Any breach affecting finishing order — Same wording all years | Demote to a lesser finish order by amending results and/or a time penalty expressed in minutes and seconds | 2003-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.3 |
| Exclusion (race) Trigger: Any breach warranting race exclusion — Reworded 2005 to "a race or session" with no numeric cap | Up to a maximum of three races | 2003-2004 | Div B §B 7.6.1.4 |
| Exclusion (race/session) Trigger: Any breach warranting race exclusion — Replaced the 2003-04 "max three races" wording | From a race or session | 2005-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.4 |
| Exclusion (Round) Trigger: Any breach warranting round exclusion — Reworded 2005 to "a complete Round" | From part of, or a complete, Round of a series | 2003-2004 | Div B §B 7.6.1.5 |
| Exclusion (Round) Trigger: Any breach warranting round exclusion — Narrowed from the 2003-04 "part of, or a complete, Round" | From a complete Round of a series | 2005-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.5 |
| Suspension / disqualification (recommendation) Trigger: Serious breach; Stewards recommend suspension or disqualification — 2003-05 "the relevant ASN"; 2006 "CAMS" | Recommendation only (ASN/CAMS imposes); Stewards must consult the CEO first | 2003-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.6 |
| Fine Trigger: Any breach warranting a fine — ISC = FIA International Sporting Code | Up to the ISC maximum (stated as USD $50,000 at time of 2005/2006 printing); per-offence ceilings set in Schedule B4 for 2003-04 | 2003-2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.7 |
| Points deduction Trigger: Any breach warranting a points penalty — May be deducted below zero (B 7.3.3) | To a maximum of 192 | 2003-2005 | Div B §B 7.6.1.8 |
| Points deduction Trigger: Any breach warranting a points penalty — Ceiling raised from 192 in 2006 | To a maximum of 320 | 2006 | Div B §B 7.6.1.8 |
| Drive-through (PLP) Trigger: Sporting offence flagged "Yes" in the PLP column of Table 3 — Pit Lane Penalty is not subject to appeal | Drive the full length of the Pit Lane without stopping and without exceeding the speed limit | 2003-2006 | Div B §Sch B4 (PLP interpretation) |
| Stop/time/go (PLP) Trigger: Sporting offence flagged "Yes" in the PLP column of Table 3 — Not appealable; 2006 adds that no work may be done on the Car during the PLP | Halt stationary in the Pit Bay for the penalty time advised by the Race Director; Table 3 caps PLP max time at up to 5 min | 2003-2006 | Div B §Sch B4 (PLP interpretation) |
| Time penalty (added to lap/race time) Trigger: Sporting offence adjudicated with penalty time (Table 3 col. 4) — 2006: post-race PLP applied as equivalent time penalty on race time | Specified minutes/seconds added to best practice, qualifying or race time (up to 5 min) | 2003-2006 | Div B §Sch B4 (PLP MAX Time) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Actual physical contact (B 6.5.1) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.1) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Alcohol / prohibited substances (B 6.5.2) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $10,000; points <= 75; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.2) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Bribery (B 6.5.3) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.3) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Conduct prejudicial (B 6.5.4) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.4) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Damage (B 6.5.5) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $10,000; points <= 75; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.5) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Dangerous driving (B 6.5.6) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.6) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Duty of care (B 6.5.7) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.7) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Fail to attend inquiries (B 6.5.8) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $1,000; points <= 30; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.8) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Fail to give evidence (B 6.5.9) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $2,000; points <= 30; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.9) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Fail to pay moneys due (B 6.5.10) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $2,000; points <= 30; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.10) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Fail to obey officials (B 6.5.11) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.11) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: False information (B 6.5.12) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.12) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Fraudulent misrepresentation (B 6.5.13) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $10,000; points <= 75; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.13) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Intimidation & threats (B 6.5.14) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.14) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Breach of Supplementary/Further Regs & Bulletins (B 6.5.15) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.15) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Vexatious proceedings (B 6.5.16) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.16) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Interfering with onboard video recorders (B 6.5.17) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.17) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (General) Trigger: Vilification / discrimination (B 6.5.18) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 1 (B 6.5.18) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Apparel (B 6.6.1) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000; points Nil; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.1) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Compliance / ineligible car (B 6.6.2) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.2) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Construction & modification (B 6.6.3) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.3) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Fuel & refuelling (B 6.6.4) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $10,000; points <= 75; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.4) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: General & safety (B 6.6.5) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.5) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: In-car items (B 6.6.6) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.6) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Intentional breach of data/test/tyre rules (B 6.6.7) — Highest fine ceiling in the framework; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $250,000; points = all points accrued for the Season; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.7) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Markings on cars (B 6.6.8) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $2,000; points <= 30; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.8) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Safety equipment (B 6.6.9) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.9) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Scrutiny (B 6.6.10) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.10) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Technical requirements (B 6.6.11) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.11) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Technical) Trigger: Tyres (B 6.6.12) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 2 (B 6.6.12) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Briefings - fail to attend (B 6.7.1) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP No; fine <= $500; points Nil; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.1) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Careless driving (B 6.7.2) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 1 min; fine <= $10,000; points <= 75; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.2) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Breach of Code of Driving Conduct (B 6.7.3) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 1 min; fine <= $10,000; points <= 75; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.3) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Cutting corners (B 6.7.4) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 1 min; fine <= $1,000; points <= 15; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.4) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Deliberate culpable driving (B 6.7.5) — Most severe sporting offence; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 5 min; fine <= $15,000; points <= single-race-winner points; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.5) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Disobey officials (B 6.7.6) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max N/A; fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.6) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Driver identification (B 6.7.7) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max N/A; fine <= $1,000; points N/A; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.7) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Driving time exceeded (B 6.7.8) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 5 min; fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.8) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: False start (B 6.7.9) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 1 min; fine N/A; points <= 30; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.9) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Fail to obey black flag (B 6.7.10a) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 5 min; fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.10) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Fail to obey yellow flag (B 6.7.10b) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 1 min; fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.10) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Fail to obey red flag (B 6.7.10c) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP No; PLP max N/A; fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.10) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Fail to obey any other flag (B 6.7.10d) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 1 min; fine <= $2,000; points <= 30; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.10) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Parc ferme (B 6.7.11) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP No; PLP max N/A; fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.11) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Pit lane offences except speeding (B 6.7.12) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 5 min; fine <= $15,000; points N/A; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.12) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Safety car offences (B 6.7.13) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 5 min; fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.13) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Safety offences (B 6.7.14) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 5 min; fine <= $15,000; points <= 85; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.14) |
| Pit lane speeding penalty Trigger: Pit lane speed 40-45 kph (B 6.7.15) — Banded scale; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; no added time; fine $200; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.15) |
| Pit lane speeding penalty Trigger: Pit lane speed 45-50 kph (B 6.7.15) — Banded scale; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; added time 10 sec; fine $300; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.15) |
| Pit lane speeding penalty Trigger: Pit lane speed 51-55 kph (B 6.7.15) — Banded scale; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; added time 20 sec; fine $400; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.15) |
| Pit lane speeding penalty Trigger: Pit lane speed 56-60 kph (B 6.7.15) — Banded scale; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; added time 1 min; fine $500; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.15) |
| Pit lane speeding penalty Trigger: Pit lane speed in excess of 60 kph (B 6.7.15) — Banded scale; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; added time 1 min; fine $1,000; exclude Yes | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.15) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Start procedures (B 6.7.16) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP Yes; PLP max 2 min; fine <= $5,000; points <= 50; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.16) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Sporting) Trigger: Testing breach (B 6.7.17) — Max penalty; amounts not published 2005+ | PLP No; PLP max N/A; fine <= $20,000; points <= 150; exclude No | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 3 (B 6.7.17) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Competition numbers (B 6.8.1) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $2,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.1) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Media activities (B 6.8.2) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $1,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.2) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Rides (B 6.8.3) — Highest operations fine; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $20,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.3) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Series promotional requirements (B 6.8.4) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $1,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.4) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Series sponsors & car identification (B 6.8.5) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $2,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.5) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Sponsors' presence (B 6.8.6) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.6) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Television facility (B 6.8.7) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $1,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.7) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Television presentation (B 6.8.8) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $2,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.8) |
| Schedule B4 maximum (Operations) Trigger: Transfer of a car (B 6.8.9) — Fine-only table; amounts not published 2005+ | Fine <= $5,000 | 2003-2004 | Div B §Sch B4 Table 4 (B 6.8.9) |
| Confidential minimum-penalty table Trigger: Any breach (2005+ regime) — 2005 "Minimum Penalties"; 2006 "Mandatory Minimum Penalties"; not reproducible | Amounts not stated in the rulebook; Stewards apply a separate Table of (Mandatory) Minimum Penalties and may impose higher; ISC max stated as USD $50,000 | 2005-2006 | Div B §Sch B4 (Schedule of Penalties) |
Operations & media 15
| Parameter | Value | Years | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint: warm-up lap (start countdown) Division D not Division E; Sprint start uses 20-min-to-warm-up sequence | 20 minutes to warm-up lap | 2003-2006 | Div D 2005 §D8.1.1 |
| Endurance: warm-up lap (start countdown) Division D; longer pre-grid than Sprint; 30-min observation lap, pit exit closed 15 min prior | 40 minutes to warm-up lap | 2003-2006 | Div D 2005 §D8.2.1 |
| Endurance: race per round Sandown 500 + Bathurst 1000; two enduro meetings/year; distance set by Supp Regs not Div E | 1 long race per meeting | 2003-2006 | Div D §D6.3 / Supp Regs |
| Endurance: meeting length from round calendar table; Bathurst 6-9 Oct, Sandown 9-11 Sept | Bathurst 4-day; Sandown 3-day | 2005 | Div E 2005 §E2.8 table |
| Ride warm-up before carrying first passenger | <=1 flying lap, driver only | 2003-2006 | Div E §E1.6 |
| Ride (per passenger) unless Supp Regs or OM authorise otherwise | 1 flying lap per passenger | 2003-2006 | Div E §E1.7.1 |
| Rides per Car per season cap present only in 2003; dropped 2004-2006 | 6 max | 2003 | Div E 2003 §E1.9.4 |
| Sprint: Pit Lane Walk at nominated rounds only (2005 table); absent from 2003-2004 Div E | 45 minutes | 2005-2006 | Div E 2005/2006 §E2.8.2 |
| Driver autograph session new 2006; during event operating hours | >=1 per meeting, >=30 minutes | 2006 | Div E 2006 §E2.9.1 |
| Sprint: Media conference timing set by Supp Regs / event promotional schedule | first 5 from qualifying (+ MM-directed) | 2003-2006 | Div E §E2.1 |
| Sprint: Media conference (added group) added 2005 alongside the first-5-qualifiers group | + first 3 from other sessions | 2005-2006 | Div E 2005/2006 §E2.1.1 |
| Sprint: Meet the Public dropped from Div E 2005-2006 | top 10 qualifiers | 2003-2004 | Div E 2003/2004 §E2.1.1 |
| Championship promo availability excludes event autograph/media | up to 20 occasions/year outside events | 2005-2006 | Div E 2005 §E2.1.5 / 2006 §E2.1.5 |
| Season launch new 2006 | all teams present; primary driver + 1 car | 2006 | Div E 2006 §E2.10 |
| Sponsor personnel clear grid start-line grid clearing | by 2-Minute signal | 2003-2006 | Div E 2003 §E2.7.1.1 / 2006 §E2.6.1.1 |
Grade B in the archive's scheme (“primary rulebook”; homologation papers would be grade A, and are not held). Division C defines no track / wheelbase figures — those are deferred to each car's Vehicle Specification Document. From 2005 the exact penalty amounts (Div B) were replaced by a confidential Stewards-held minimum-penalty table, so the tabulated amounts here are the 2003–2004 maxima. Use the Search page to full-text any rulebook clause.