2011 Carolina Cup Pro Series Rules
1.1 The Carolina Cup Pro Series (hereafter known as CCPS) is a regional points series administered by the CCPS committee.
1.2 The series will be run as restricted regional races sanctioned under the current General Competition Rules (GCR) of the SCCA and the CCPS rules. All host regions supplemental regulations apply. All CCPS races must be insured to regular SCCA standards by the host region.
1.3 No rules, regulation or comment in these rules is considered to imply an exception to the latest GCR of the SCCA and in any dispute regarding interpretation, the GCR and standard operating practice of the SCCA will take precedence.
1.4 The host region of a CCPS race will pay the CCPS a fee for each entrant. An entrant is defined according to the GCR. The current fee is $75. Fees will be used by the CCPS for administration costs and prize purse fund.
1.5 Any SEDIV region is eligible for the CCPS and can be considered to host a CCPS event.
1.2 The series will be run as restricted regional races sanctioned under the current General Competition Rules (GCR) of the SCCA and the CCPS rules. All host regions supplemental regulations apply. All CCPS races must be insured to regular SCCA standards by the host region.
1.3 No rules, regulation or comment in these rules is considered to imply an exception to the latest GCR of the SCCA and in any dispute regarding interpretation, the GCR and standard operating practice of the SCCA will take precedence.
1.4 The host region of a CCPS race will pay the CCPS a fee for each entrant. An entrant is defined according to the GCR. The current fee is $75. Fees will be used by the CCPS for administration costs and prize purse fund.
1.5 Any SEDIV region is eligible for the CCPS and can be considered to host a CCPS event.
1.6 No SEDIV regions are required to host a CCPS event.
1.7 The CCPS committee reserves the right to limit the number of CCPS events conducted each season.
1.7 The CCPS committee reserves the right to limit the number of CCPS events conducted each season.
Organization
2.1 The CCPS committee will govern the CCPS. The committee will be comprised of members approved by the current governing CCPS committee. Each committee member will have one vote.
2.2 Each current host region has the right to chose a region representative.
2.3 The Board of Directors of any region hosting a CCPS race shall inform the CCPS committee of any meetings and/or Board meetings pertaining to CCPS business.
2.4 The CCPS committee will appoint a series administrator who will maintain points and distribute prize money.
2.5 At the end of each season, if requested, the CCPS committee will present a financial report of the CCPS to the host region Board of Directors.
2.6 The CCPS committee has the right to change and/or amend these rules without prior notice. Any change will not affect previously awarded points or money.
2.4 The CCPS committee will appoint a series administrator who will maintain points and distribute prize money.
2.5 At the end of each season, if requested, the CCPS committee will present a financial report of the CCPS to the host region Board of Directors.
2.6 The CCPS committee has the right to change and/or amend these rules without prior notice. Any change will not affect previously awarded points or money.
2.7 The CCPS Administrators, officials, and host region representatives shall be officials of the CCPS organization.
2.8 The CCPS Administrators, officials, and host region representatives shall have the right to protest in accordance with GCR rule 8.3.1.
2.9 The CCPS organization and it's Administrators, Officials, and host region Representatives shall be considered a named party to any and all protest or Chief Steward's Request for Action that arises in a CCPS event, and shall have the right to appeal any decision or penalty imposed by the Stewards of the Meet in accordance with GCR rule 8.4.1.
Eligibility – Cars
3.1 Cars in the following classes are eligible to participate in CCPS: ITS, ITA, ITB, ITC, SSB, SSC, IT-7, ITT, ITR, SM, Spec MX-5, SRF, T3, WDCR SSM, NASA SSM, NASA E-30, NASA Honda Challenge.
Proposed classes allowed to run 2011 CCPS.
Specific rules for these classes can be found at the end of the regular CCPS rules.
Specific rules for these classes can be found at the end of the regular CCPS rules.
(Proposed) CCPS MX-5 Cup
(Proposed) CCPS IT-7R
(Proposed) CCPS IT-7R
3.2 All cars must conform to the current SCCA GCR competition specifications and/or any other sanctioning body specifications as it applies to the class.
3.3 NASA E-30 and NASA Honda Challenge shall be prepared to NASA Rules.
NASA E-30 rules can be found here:
NASA Honda Challenge rules can be found here:
3.4 SM shall follow SEDIV SM tire rule. Rain tire choice is open.
3.5 SSM entries shall be prepared to the Showroom Spec Miata Rules of either Washington DC Region or NASA. A car competing in SSM shall comply fully with one set of rules or the other including all seals required by those rule sets.
3.5 SSM entries shall be prepared to the Showroom Spec Miata Rules of either Washington DC Region or NASA. A car competing in SSM shall comply fully with one set of rules or the other including all seals required by those rule sets.
WDCR SSM Rules can be found here:
NASA SSM rules can be found here:
3.6 ITT shall be prepared to the Atlanta Region ITT Rules.
Atlanta Region ITT Rules can be found here:
Eligibility – Driver
4.1 The SCCA eligibility rules for Club Races, as provided in the current GCR, will apply to the CCPS.
Entry
5.1 The annual series registration fee is $30.00 for the current calendar year. This annual fee is non-refundable.
5.2 Each entry will register as a team.
5.3 Each team will register a team name, the class they will compete in, and a team owner.
5.4 Each registered team will receive two (2) official CCPS decals that must be placed on the car. The position of the decals is as follows: one (1) located on the driver's side and one (1) located on the passenger side. Additional decals will have to be purchased from the CCPS Administrator.
5.5 A team representative from each team must sign in with the CCPS Officials at each CCPS event and declare which eligible car number is intended to accrue team points at that event. Failure to do so at least 1 hour prior to the start of the CCPS race may result in no accrual of points and prize money for that team at that event. Event sign in forms will be available at each CCPS event.
5.5 A team representative from each team must sign in with the CCPS Officials at each CCPS event and declare which eligible car number is intended to accrue team points at that event. Failure to do so at least 1 hour prior to the start of the CCPS race may result in no accrual of points and prize money for that team at that event. Event sign in forms will be available at each CCPS event.
5.6 Each declared points entry will be issued an official event decal for that specific event. The official event decal must be displayed on the right rear taillight area in a highly visible manner. Failure to display the official event decal may result in no accrual of points and prize money for that team at that event. "Highly visible" shall be at the discretion of the CCPS officials.
5.7 No team can enter or drive more than one car in class at any given CCPS event regardless of CCPS status.
5.8 An entry that has not paid the annual registration fee will be allowed to compete in a CCPS event, but will not be eligible to receive prize money or series championship points
5.9 In order for a team to receive an entry fee refund due to a withdrawal from competition, the team must furnish in writing a withdrawal request to the Registrar before the close of registration on the last day of the event. The request must include a signed statement from the Chief of Timing & Scoring saying that their records indicate there was no participation by the team in any on track session scheduled for the CCPS event.
5.8 An entry that has not paid the annual registration fee will be allowed to compete in a CCPS event, but will not be eligible to receive prize money or series championship points
5.9 In order for a team to receive an entry fee refund due to a withdrawal from competition, the team must furnish in writing a withdrawal request to the Registrar before the close of registration on the last day of the event. The request must include a signed statement from the Chief of Timing & Scoring saying that their records indicate there was no participation by the team in any on track session scheduled for the CCPS event.
5.10 In case of over subscription, CCPS registered teams shall take precedence over non-registered teams. Non registered SCCA class teams shall take precedence over non-registered NASA class teams in order of receipt of entry. In case of CCPS registered teams over subscription, entries shall be in order of their receipt of entry.
Races
6.1 Car numbers will be issued by the host region registrar on a first come, first serve basis.
6.2 All races will be 45 minutes in length.
6.3 CCPS chief operating steward has the right to shorten a CCPS event at any time if necessary, without any prior notice for any unforeseen reason. The CCPS organization and it's Administrators, Officials, and host region Representatives reserve the right to shorten a CCPS race for any reason. Shortened races that run for more than 50% of the time distance and not restarted shall be a complete race and shall be scored as of the last fully scored on track (hot) lap in accordance with GCR rule 6.7.5.B.
6.4 Full course yellow (double yellow) shall be at the discretion of the CCPS operating steward.
6.5 Black flag all shall be at the discretion of the CCPS operating steward. Clock shall stop at the display of the black flag all. Clock shall resume at the display of the (restart) green flag, time permitting within the published race day schedule. (See rule 6.3)
6.6 Red flag shall be at the discretion of the CCPS operating steward. Clock shall stop at the display of the red flag. Field will be re-grid at the direction of the CCPS operating steward as soon as possible. Clock shall resume at the display of the (restart) green flag, time permitting within the published race day schedule. (See rule 6.3)
6.7 There will be a mandatory 2-minute pit stop for all cars.
6.8 There will be a 40 MPH speed limit on pit road.
6.9 The top 4 finishers in each class will report to impound, or as directed by the series operating steward at the event.
6.8 There will be a 40 MPH speed limit on pit road.
6.9 The top 4 finishers in each class will report to impound, or as directed by the series operating steward at the event.
Pit Stops
7.1 The mandatory pit stop will be 2 minutes in length. The pit stop shall not commence until at least 1 complete (hot) lap after any green flag, start or re-start. The pit stop shall not commence with less than 3 minutes prior to the checker. Failure to make the required 2 minute pit stop may result in a time or lap penalty or possible disqualification.
7.2 Timing the pit stop will be determined through these 2 methods:
Method 1
Use the timing charts for the race as provided by timing and scoring to determine the fastest lap times for competitors. By adding 2 minutes plus the time required to traverse pit lane at 40 MPH to this fastest lap time, a total pit stop time shall be determined for each entry. Lap charts shall then be checked to confirm that each competitor did have a total lap time equal to or greater than the previously determined lap time.
Method 2
A log will be maintained to show the time and car number of all cars entering and exiting pit lane during the event. A study of the log shall show that all cars having entered and exited pit lane in a total time equal to or greater than 2 minutes plus the time required to traverse pit lane at 40 MPH.
7.3 Any non-compliance found by these methods will be reported to the Chief Steward and Series Committee for action.
7.4 Computation of the 40 MPH pit lane speed limit is as follows:
Kershaw 11 seconds @ 40 MPH
VIR 12 seconds @ 40 MPH
Charlotte 22 seconds @ 40 MPH
Roebling 19 seconds @ 40 MPH
Rockingham TBA
7.5 NO pit stops will be allowed during a full course yellow. Any car that is in the process of their mandatory pit stop when a full course yellow is displayed will be allowed to continue with the pit stop and re-enter the track at the proper time.
7.6 NO re-fueling will be allowed during pit stops.
A log will be maintained to show the time and car number of all cars entering and exiting pit lane during the event. A study of the log shall show that all cars having entered and exited pit lane in a total time equal to or greater than 2 minutes plus the time required to traverse pit lane at 40 MPH.
7.3 Any non-compliance found by these methods will be reported to the Chief Steward and Series Committee for action.
7.4 Computation of the 40 MPH pit lane speed limit is as follows:
Kershaw 11 seconds @ 40 MPH
VIR 12 seconds @ 40 MPH
Charlotte 22 seconds @ 40 MPH
Roebling 19 seconds @ 40 MPH
Rockingham TBA
7.5 NO pit stops will be allowed during a full course yellow. Any car that is in the process of their mandatory pit stop when a full course yellow is displayed will be allowed to continue with the pit stop and re-enter the track at the proper time.
7.6 NO re-fueling will be allowed during pit stops.
Points
8.1 Finishing points will be awarded according to the National points system.
8.2 Each individual race entry will receive 5 bonus points. Withdraws and no shows will not receive the 5 bonus points. If 6 or more events are scheduled 1 race will be dropped from final points calculations. 10 bonus points will be given to any team participating in all scheduled events.
8.3 CCPS championship points will be awarded according to the finishing position of all entries that have paid the annual registration fee. In the event there are entries that are not registered with CCPS, these entries will not be considered and all other CCPS entries will move up within class.
8.4 Upon receiving the final race results, the series Administrator will calculate individual points and post them to the official CCPS web site. www.carolinacupproseries.com
8.4 Upon receiving the final race results, the series Administrator will calculate individual points and post them to the official CCPS web site. www.carolinacupproseries.com
8.5 The current point standings will be available from the series Administrator at each event. 8.6 In the event of ties for year end points, winners will be determined according to the process listed in the National competition points.
8.7 In order to be eligible for the year end points championship, the team must START in at least 50% of the scheduled races.
8.7 In order to be eligible for the year end points championship, the team must START in at least 50% of the scheduled races.
Trophies
9.1 For each individual points race, the host region may award trophies to the top 3 finishers in each class, regardless of CCPS membership.
9.2 For the end of the season point's championship, trophies will be awarded by CCPS to the winner of each class.
Prize Fund
10.1 A portion of the entry fees from each event will support the prize fund. The breakdown of the prize fund payout will be as follows: $20.00 will be paid out for each race, $40.00 will be paid out for year end prize fund. Series operating expences will be paid in full first and may affect available funds for year end payout.
10.2 Pay out by class for each single event and the year end points championship will be as follows:
1st Place 45%
2nd Place 25%
3rd Place 15%
4th Place 10%
5th Place 5%
10.3 Additional funds or contingencies may be added to the individual race and/or year end prize funds through sponsors. Specific classes or conditions may be sponsored.
10.2 Pay out by class for each single event and the year end points championship will be as follows:
1st Place 45%
2nd Place 25%
3rd Place 15%
4th Place 10%
5th Place 5%
10.3 Additional funds or contingencies may be added to the individual race and/or year end prize funds through sponsors. Specific classes or conditions may be sponsored.
10.4 Sponsors may reserve the right to require certain criteria for eligibility.
10.5 CCPS individual event prize money will be awarded according to the finishing position of all entries that have paid the annual registration fee.
10.5 CCPS individual event prize money will be awarded according to the finishing position of all entries that have paid the annual registration fee.
10.6 In the event there are entries that are not registered with CCPS, these entries will not be considered and all other CCPS entries will move up within class.
10.7 Any awards and/or prize money won shall be made payable to the registered team owner.
Disqualification
11.1 Any team found to be in violation of these rules might be disqualified. Disqualification will result in the loss of points and/or prize money.
11.2 The Stewards may take away individual race and entry points due to disqualification.
11.3 The series committee may take away accumulated points due to disqualification.
11.4 Previously awarded prize money will not be recovered or redistributed.
Proposed Provisional CCPS class rules
(Provisional)
CCPS MAZDA MX-5 CUP
Built to 2011 SCCA Pro Racing Regulations with the following exceptions:
PPR tire use rules not required
PPR wet tire use rules not required
no engine or parts claiming
Data Acquisition not required (OK to have)
Video not required (OK to have)
No MX-5 points will be awarded (not an official MX-5 Cup event)
No CCPS points or pay-out (Running as a provisional class)
Standard GCR club racing rules prevail. (protest, rules of the road, and etc. follow GCR protocol, not PRR)
2600 lbs. with driver
PRR rules can be found here:
http://www.sccaproracing.com/files/misc/2011%20PRR%20V11.pdf
CCPS MAZDA MX-5 CUP
Built to 2011 SCCA Pro Racing Regulations with the following exceptions:
PPR tire use rules not required
PPR wet tire use rules not required
no engine or parts claiming
Data Acquisition not required (OK to have)
Video not required (OK to have)
No MX-5 points will be awarded (not an official MX-5 Cup event)
No CCPS points or pay-out (Running as a provisional class)
Standard GCR club racing rules prevail. (protest, rules of the road, and etc. follow GCR protocol, not PRR)
2600 lbs. with driver
PRR rules can be found here:
http://www.sccaproracing.com/files/misc/2011%20PRR%20V11.pdf
IT-7R class proposed rules for Mazda RX7s model year 1979 through 1985 with a Mazda Renesis replacement engine block assembly.
Purpose and intent of IT-7R proposed class
Due to 1979-1985 12A engine parts being obsolete and no longer available, a replacement engine block is necessary to continue the first generation in competition. As IT-7 engines fail and no new replacement parts are available, IT-7R will give those competitors a place to move to that is economical and easy to convert. The installation kits are designed to be very user friendly and the conversion can be accomplished using common hand tools by any one with basic mechanical skills. Only the engine block replacement is addressed in this proposal. Everything else remains the same as ITA/IT-7. The engine HP is not expected to be much more than the original 12A engine, and lap times should be comparable to the current IT-7 car. This will be accomplished by use of an intake adaptor that only utilizes the low horsepower bottom 4 intake ports in the Renesis engine. This will also make the available Renesis engines greater because you can chose either the low HP 4 port Renesis or the high power 6 port Renesis that will not utilize the additional porting. The original 12A Nikki carburetor will remain and will also limit potential HP. The original RX-7 front cover including the original RX-7 distributor is retained. Also the RX-7 original water pump is retained. All cooling and fuel systems that are already in place will still work with this conversion. The under hood appearance will remain virtually the same. A stock stainless steel RX-8 exhaust manifold will be used to keep conversion cost down. Since performance has intentionally be kept to a minimum there is no need to increase the brake rules. They are adequate as written. No required spec tire. Any current GCR legal ITA tire. By utilizing a specific official installation kit all conversions will be consistent and all conversions can be accomplished with basic mechanical tools and knowledge.
This proposed IT-7R class must comply with and be prepared to the 1979 through 1985 Mazda RX-7 ITA rules as published by the current SCCA GCR and Category Specifications with the following additions/changes.
Must use any 13B RX8 Renesis engine block assembly
Stock RX-8 header must be used
Installation conversion shall be facilitated by use of official installation kit (part number not available yet)
Official installation kits will be nationally available and distributed (upon rule set approval)
Installation kits will consist of:
12A intake to Renesis adapter
12A water pump and 12A front cover adapter
Eccentric shaft pulley
12A style flywheel
Front motor mount adaptors (designed to be bolted with supplied hardware, or welded in place)
All necessary hardware and gaskets
Pictorial step by step installation hand book
(possible) step by step installation video
Purpose and intent of IT-7R proposed class
Due to 1979-1985 12A engine parts being obsolete and no longer available, a replacement engine block is necessary to continue the first generation in competition. As IT-7 engines fail and no new replacement parts are available, IT-7R will give those competitors a place to move to that is economical and easy to convert. The installation kits are designed to be very user friendly and the conversion can be accomplished using common hand tools by any one with basic mechanical skills. Only the engine block replacement is addressed in this proposal. Everything else remains the same as ITA/IT-7. The engine HP is not expected to be much more than the original 12A engine, and lap times should be comparable to the current IT-7 car. This will be accomplished by use of an intake adaptor that only utilizes the low horsepower bottom 4 intake ports in the Renesis engine. This will also make the available Renesis engines greater because you can chose either the low HP 4 port Renesis or the high power 6 port Renesis that will not utilize the additional porting. The original 12A Nikki carburetor will remain and will also limit potential HP. The original RX-7 front cover including the original RX-7 distributor is retained. Also the RX-7 original water pump is retained. All cooling and fuel systems that are already in place will still work with this conversion. The under hood appearance will remain virtually the same. A stock stainless steel RX-8 exhaust manifold will be used to keep conversion cost down. Since performance has intentionally be kept to a minimum there is no need to increase the brake rules. They are adequate as written. No required spec tire. Any current GCR legal ITA tire. By utilizing a specific official installation kit all conversions will be consistent and all conversions can be accomplished with basic mechanical tools and knowledge.
This proposed IT-7R class must comply with and be prepared to the 1979 through 1985 Mazda RX-7 ITA rules as published by the current SCCA GCR and Category Specifications with the following additions/changes.
Must use any 13B RX8 Renesis engine block assembly
Stock RX-8 header must be used
Installation conversion shall be facilitated by use of official installation kit (part number not available yet)
Official installation kits will be nationally available and distributed (upon rule set approval)
Installation kits will consist of:
12A intake to Renesis adapter
12A water pump and 12A front cover adapter
Eccentric shaft pulley
12A style flywheel
Front motor mount adaptors (designed to be bolted with supplied hardware, or welded in place)
All necessary hardware and gaskets
Pictorial step by step installation hand book
(possible) step by step installation video
Rule changes and/or additions:
3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 5.3, 5.10, 10.7
2/14/2011
8/13/2011
3.1, and add proposed CCPS MX-5 Cup and CCPS IT-7R rules to the end of the regular rules set.
