Rules and Regulations of D1GB for entrants

Entrants of the D1GB Championship must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Championship as defined below. These rules and regulations have been formulated to ensure that all entrants equipment and their vehicles are maintained to a high standard and comply with basic motorsport safety requirements.

D1GB Safety

All points listed will be strictly policed and checked in scrutineering prior to each event. Any car or driver failing to comply with these regulations will be excluded from the event. These rules and regulations apply to all D1GB exhibitions, point scoring rounds and driver search events.

If you are unsure if your vehicle meets these requirements, it is your responsibility to clarify the rules and regulations prior to an event. Please address all technical questions through the dedicated area of the forum.

Download the 2006 Rules and Regulations of D1GB National Championship in PDF format, or view them below.

Eligible Vehicles

Vehicle Body Type

Vehicle Modifications

Vehicle and Driver Safety

Mandatory Branding

Scrutineering

Misc

1 – Eligible Vehicles

Vehicles must be constructed by a major vehicle manufacturer and currently / previously available as a homologated and factory available vehicle.
All vehicles must be rear wheel drive only.
Kit cars, one off special builds, pure racing cars and hybrid vehicles are prohibited.
Vehicles of any manufacturer are allowed as long as they meet the conditions 1-1 to 1-3.
Four wheel drive vehicles modified to rear wheel drive are permitted.
Front wheel drive cars or cars made originally as front wheel drive may not be used in any form.

2 – Vehicle Body Type

All cars must retain the original chassis / body of the homologated vehicle.
No tube frame vehicles or tube frame chassis extensions are permissible unless part of the OEM structure as defined in points 1-1 to 1.5. Space frame chassis are not permitted, additional triangulation and bracing of suspension turret/mounting points is allowed so long as the car vehicle contains its original monocoque chassis (floor pan, roof and pillars), and as long as the modifications do not break condition 2-7.
Vehicles must retain their original VIN ( chassis number ) in its OEM position as well as the OEM chassis plate where applicable.
VIN ( chassis numbers ) must not be altered or defaced and must be valid for the chassis they are attached to.
VIN ( chassis numbers ) must be clearly visible and readable.
Vehicles which have soft roofs, i.e. convertible, must have a hard top installed and a roll cage which will be effective in the event of a vehicle rolling onto its roof. The hard top must be securely fastened to the body.
The vehicles appearance must be similar to that of the original vehicle.

3 – Vehicle Modifications

There are no maximum power / engine outputs – engine / transmissions are free.
Uses of power adders, such as Turbo/s, Superchargers, Nitrous Oxide or combinations thereof are free. Any Nitrous Oxide cylinders and associated piping, valves and equipment must remain outside the driver’s compartment.
All fuel, Nitrous or any other liquid or gas filled lines must be securely fastened every 100mm throughout its length.
Vehicles must retain an exhaust system, complete with a silencer and catalytic converter (if originally fitted) and must pass a static 110db noise test at 1/3rd rpm.
Vehicles must have optional noise bungs which can be securely installed to comply with additional noise restrictions at each venue.
Tyres permitted must be readily available road legal tyres in their country of origin/supply and readily available for sale over the counter as a ‘walk-in’ purchaser. Racing tyres including slicks and cut slicks are not allowed.
A minimum six point rollcage is mandatory. Bolt-in or fully welded Cages may be manufactured from seamless T45, Chromoly, or mild steel tubing.

All cages regardless of material must have a main hoop from 45x2.5mm, 50x2mm tube. 38x2.5mm. 42x2mm is permissible for all other parts of the cage’s construction.

Where used, all fasteners must be high tensile.

All roll cages must be either welded or bolted to the body, each body/tube securing plate must be of the following specifications ( for bolt in cages a plate either side of the body is required : 5 square inch plate with a minimum 3mm thickness.

The front cage uprights may not be bent in towards the driver (as some do to avoid the dashboard, see fig1) as each bend is a stress riser. For the 2006 season it will be acceptable to have a door bar/s provide additional bracing on the apex of the driver facing bend, see fig 2 and 3.

Note : Preferred for 2006 and mandatory for 2007, please see the cage drawing in fig 4 below, where possible for 2006 all cages should be constructed to this design.

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

Fig 3.

Fig 4.

Please note: The above drawings are for indication purposes only and are not to scale and must be not be construed as the correct angles. Each vehicle that requires cage modifications should speak with the Technical Officer of D1GB in advance of any modifications.

Rear tinted windows (on a coupe this applies to the rear quarters and rear screen and on a 4 door this applies to the rear passenger windows and rear screen) are only allowed as long as they are an OEM fitment. Clear security film may be applied to the front driver and passenger windows, but not the windscreen. Please ensure the film is fitted in a professional manner and has the appearance of OEM.
Headlights, indicators, brake and hazard lights, front wipers and horn must be in good working condition.
Ball joints, suspension bushes and wheel bearings must be in good condition.
Rear view and side mirrors must remain.
Vehicles must retain a passenger seat.
Cutting of the main chassis rails is prohibited.
All exterior performance parts, excluding wing mirrors but including rear spoilers and wings must not exceed the body width of the vehicle.
All wings must have rounded corners.
All windows can be exchanged for racing lexan materials where necessary except the front window screen, this must remain OEM glass.
Vehicles must have electrical battery isolators installed, Diode protected switches are advised.
Vehicles must have a serviceable fire extinguisher system installed.
All bodywork is free as is the use of FRP or carbon fibre materials.
All bodywork must not be hazardous to other competitors in design.
The original interior dash board must remain intact ( apart from rollcage alterations ) however instruments are free.
All steering, drive train, wheels and brakes are free.
Catch tanks for oil and water must be installed and securely fastened with its contents easily visible on inspection.
Handbrake assemblies are free however a handbrake must be present.
Throttle, brake and clutch systems must be in good serviceable condition. No mechanical aids or otherwise are permitted on any of these systems excluding brake bias valves which are free.
Power steering units may be disconnected and/or removed.
Steering wheels are free to be changed.
No driver/vehicle aids to affect vehicle performance are allowed, such as external water delivery systems.
No aluminium wheel studs are allowed
Sway bars (anti-roll bars) must be installed without exception, front and rear.
Any additional equipment inside or outside the vehicle including electrical equipment must be securely mounted in place, including pit-car radio systems.
Video, film and photographic, including performance related test equipment is prohibited from all vehicles unless expressly authorised by the D1GB officials in advance.

4 - Vehicle and Driver safety

Roll cages must comply with the regulations 3-5 & 3-6.
Vehicles with doors modified or exchanged for FRP or carbon fibre must have an X bar installed as part of their roll cage layout, see fig 1 and fig 2.

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

Vehicles which retain the original door with OEM side impact protection require only one side impact protection bar as part of the cage, see fig 1 and 2.

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

No fluid leaks of any kind from the vehicle are permitted, any such leaks will render the car void for the competition, all catch tanks must be empty are the start of each run.
All doors, bootlids, bonnets and exterior openings must be serviceable from the outside, all door handles and locking systems must be available from the exterior.
Vehicles must have FIA approved racing seats ( driver and passenger ) which do not have to be in date but must be in good condition. i.e not showing any signs of stress, cracks or damage to the structure of the seat.
Safety harnesses must be used with a minimum of four fixing points (although we recommend a harness with five fixing points) and comply to SFI regulations or above and must be securely attached to the vehicles floor and or roll cage for both driver and passenger seats.
All vehicles must be equipped with towing eyes, one at the front and one at the rear and installed prior to any competition event. They must be clearly visible or an arrow direction with the word ‘ tow’ painted on the car directing to the eye if located under the vehicle/out of clear sight. Both the word ‘tow’ and the actual eye itself must be painted in Red and clearly visible.
All bodywork must be secure and attached to the vehicle. All bonnets and boot lids irrespective of being OEM, Carbon Fibre, FRP etc., must be held by a minimum of two bonnet pins. OEM Locks/Latches on the bonnets and boots must be disabled whilst the vehicle is competing and if not removed from the vehicle they must be secured safely.
All lexan windows must be screwed or bolted in place.
All exterior parts must not include any sharp or dangerous objects.
Vehicles must have battery isolators installed, with activation buttons located in the drivers compartment which is accessible from the drivers position and an additional button located on the front window splash panel, nearside and clearly marked with an official sticker.
Vehicles must have a serviceable plumbed-in fire extinguisher system of 2.25 litre minimum. Contents permissible : AFFF or Zero 2000 / Zero 360. The system must be able to be activated from outside the vehicle and the activation button should be located on the front window splash panel and clearly marked with an official sticker. An activation button must also be mounted in the drivers compartment, accessible from the drivers position. Fire heads must be a minimum of one inside the drivers compartment and one in the engine bay, directed at the engine – at the area most likely to cause fire.
All fuel lines, fuel swirl pots, fuel systems, tanks and pumps must not be installed in the drivers compartment. Any such items must have a firewall between the driver and equipment, no exceptions.
All fuel lines and filling devices must be clean and sealed after vehicles are fuelled to ensure no fuel can escape. Dry break fuel and bobble breathing systems are allowed from recognised manufacturers.
Original OEM fuel tanks are permitted, approved racing fuel cells are also permitted and where applicable must be in date and valid for competition.
Batteries must be securely mounted and all connections in a serviceable and clean condition. Positive terminals must be insulated.
General vehicle appearance and roadworthiness must be in a good serviceable condition, D1GB organisers reserve the right to refuse any vehicle competition entry if this is in question.
Drivers must wear approved fire protective apparel and safety device/s with a minimum equipment level of: Crash helmet (open face helmets are allowed although we recommend full face), racing overalls, racing boots, gloves and balaclava. Optional equipment recommendation: Fire proof undergarments and HANS device. Crash helmets must bear one of the following standards: FIA8860-2004, SNELL SA2005, SNELL SA2000, SFI 31.1A. 31.2A, BS6658 Type A/FR, BS6658-85 Type A. As a competitor you are reminded to ensure that your crash helmet is a correct fitment and of a usable standard and condition.

5 – Mandatory Branding

All vehicles entered into the Championship agree to accept our rules and regulations, forming part of their entry.
D1GB and D1GP reserve the right to apply Championship and official sponsorship branding on each vehicle in designated areas as shown on the vehicle. Each competitor / team should consult the D1GB for the official sticker pack valid for their vehicle prior to each event.
All branding of any nature as supplied, approved by or in association with the D1GB or D1GP will remain the property of the D1GB or D1GP respectively. Upon request the D1GB or D1GP reserve the right to add or remove branding from a vehicle as they see fit, as defined in the authorised and pre-agreed locations shown in the diagram below for each vehicle.

All logos, phrases, commercial materials and branding placed on competitors vehicles are done so under authorisation from the D1GB or D1GP where applicable. The use of any such branding is for the exclusive use of the D1GB or D1GP at their officially sanctioned and attended events. Unless expressly agreed in writing and in advance, all vehicles displaying any such branding associated with the Championship or its sponsors and associated companies will remain under control of the D1GB or D1GP as directed, all competitors, teams and legal car owners accept these conditions as part of their entry into the Championship. If requested to do so, any competitor, teams or car legal owners will without conflict remove all such branding immediately on request if the D1GB or D1GP requires such action. Any manufacturing costs relating to the initial issue and subsequent re-issue of branding will be met by the organisers.
D1GB, D1 Great Britain National Championship, D1GP, D1 Grand Prix Professional Drift and all other official logos and phrases will remain the property of the organisers / respective owners. Unless agreed in writing, no competitor, team, car owner, media partner, sponsor or any other related / unrelated party shall have the automatic right to use this branding regardless of the use and or their participation in any event.
All vehicles which take part in the D1GB and or the D1GP will display all such branding for use inside the Championship. Any vehicle which will take part in any other non D1GB/D1GP authorised event whether or not under competition, exhibition demonstration or otherwise, including any media of any kind shall agree that all official branding be removed where necessary under prior consultation from the organisers.

6 - Scrutineering

Each vehicle will have to be scrutineered at each round of the competition, the only the vehicle’s driver and one mechanic will be permitted to attend the inspection. The order of scrutineering will be based on the running schedule of each vehicle.
On completion of the scrutineer’s inspection a coloured sticker will be attached to the windscreen.
If a vehicle fails its initial scrutineering inspection it may be re-entered after all competing vehicles have been inspected.
Scrutineering will be for the vehicle and the drivers safety equipment.
In the event of an accident / damage to the vehicle, the organisers reserve the right to re-inspect the vehicle before returning to the circuit.

7 – Misc.

Any team, competitor or car owner that fails to adhere to the rules and regulations set out in points 1.1 to 7.2 shall be liable to forfeit the competition, their current Championship standings and eligibility for future entry into any D1GB and or D1GP event. In such instances the competitor agrees that the D1GB and or D1GP have no obligation to make any refund, re-imbursement or compensation of any kind as a result of their exclusion from the Championship under any circumstances.
All competitors, teams and car owners agree that the decisions made by the D1GB officials at each round will be final. It is also agreed that all D1GB officials will have the final decision on any aspect of the competition, whether based on safety, timed schedules, behaviour or otherwise as required.

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