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IV TOURING DIVISION:

  • Classes: 95, 100, 105, 110

    Technical Speed: 124 mph

    The following are the minimum requirements for the Touring Division.

    1. The Touring Division shall have a top speed of 124 mph.

  • A. This speed may not be exceeded at any time.

    B. The Touring Division will be led by a pace vehicle that will not exceed 124 mph.

  • 2. A 2.5 lb. Minimum, automotive BC fire extinguisher, with a secure quick-release mounting bracket made of metal. The extinguisher, must be within easy reach of the Driver.

    3. Correctly installed factory seat belts, OEM or better, is the minimum standard.

  • A. Belts must be in "as new" condition.

    B. Belts of not more than five years of age are recommended.

    C. The use of a proper racing safety harness system is highly recommended.

  • 4. DOT approved "U" rated tires (or better) will be considered the minimum requirement. DOT approved "H", "V" or "Z" rated tires are recommended.

    5. A SNELL Foundation M85 (or later) helmet in good condition is the Minimum Standard, shatter proof eye protection is recommended (shatter proof eyeglasses will be considered the minimum standard).

    6. Non-synthetic clothing (cotton, wool, leather, etc.) covering torso, arms and legs, plus gloves and leather topped shoes (both without holes) is the minimum standard. Golf gloves and athletic shoes with holes are not acceptable.

    An SFI approved Suit and underwear with a 32 A/1 rating for Driver/Navigator is recommended.

    7. A radio scanner is recommended.

  • V. GRAND TOURING DIVISION:

  • Classes: 115, 120, 125

    Technical Speed: 140 mph

    The following are the minimum requirements for the Grand Touring Division.

    1. A 2.5 lb. Minimum, automotive BC fire extinguisher, with a secure quick-release mounting bracket made of metal. The extinguisher must be within easy reach of the Driver.

    2. A five or six point safety harness system that includes three inch (3")shoulder and lap belts. See Restraint System, Section XI, Page. 16.

  • A. All belts must be in "as new" condition.

    B. Sternum belts are recommended for seats which do not support the shoulder straps. However large metal buckles on the sternum strap are not recommended.

    C. The use of a "cam-lock" seat belt locking system is recommended.

  • 3. A competition approved Roll Bar for open vehicles is required. See Roll Bar Specs, Section IX, pg 13.

    4. DOT approved "V" rated tires (or better) will be considered the minimum requirement.

    DOT approved "Z" rated tires are recommended. See Tire Specs, Section XII, pg 17.

    5. A SNELL Foundation SA90 (or later) helmet is the minimum standard, shatter proof eye protection is recommended, (Shatter proof eyeglasses will be considered the minimum standard).

  • A. Proper racing goggles or full face helmet are recommended.

    B. A Nomex head sock is recommended

    C. A padded helmet support is recommended.

  • 6. Non-synthetic clothing (cotton, wool, leather, etc.) covering torso, arms and legs, plus gloves and leather topped shoes (both without holes), is the minimum standard. Golf gloves and athletic shoes with holes are not acceptable. An SFI approved Suit and underwear with a 32 A/1 Rating for Driver/Navigator is highly recommended.

    7. A radio scanner is recommended.

  • VI. GRAND SPORT DIVISION:

  • Classes: 130, 135, 140, 145, 150

    Technical Speed: 165 mph

    The following are the minimum requirements for the Grand Sport Division.

    1. A 2.5 lb. Minimum, automotive BC fire extinguisher, with a secure quick-release mounting bracket made of metal. The extinguisher must be within easy reach of the Driver.

    A competition approved fire system and fuel cell is recommended.

    2. A five or six point safety harness system that included three inch (3") shoulder and lap belts. See Restraint System, Section XI, Page 16.

  • A. All belts must be in "as new" condition.

    B. Sternum belts are recommended for seats which do not support the shoulder straps. However, large metal buckles on the sternum strap are not recommended.

    C. The use of "cam-lock" seat belt locking system is highly recommended.

  • 3. A competition approved Roll Bar. See Roll Bar Specs, Section IX, Page 13.

    4. DOT approved "Z" or "W" rated tires are required. See Tire Specs, Section XII, pg. 17.

    5. A SNELL Foundation SA90 (or later) helmet and shatter proof eye protection.

  • A. Proper racing goggles are highly recommended.

    B. A padded helmet support is highly recommended.

  • 6. An SFI approved Driver/Navigator suit, socks and gloves (leather palms are O.K.) with a 32 A/1 rating are considered the minimum standard.

  • A. A head sock for Driver/Navigator with long hair (or facial hair) is recommended for everyone.

    B. A one piece suit with an SFI rating of 32 A/3 is recommended.

  • 7. A radio scanner is recommended.

  • VII. SUPER SPORTS DIVISION:

  • Classes: 155, 160, 165

    Technical Speed: 180 mph

    The following are the minimum requirements for the Super Sport Division.

    1. A competition approved fire system and fuel cell.

    2. A five or six point safety harness system that includes three inch (3") shoulder and lap belts..See Restraint System, Section XI, pg 16.

  • A. All belts must be dated and may not be more than two (2) years old.

    B. Sternum belts are recommended for seats which do not support the shoulder straps. However, large metal buckles on the sternum strap are not recommended.

    C. Arm Restraints are highly recommended.

    D. The use of a "cam-lock" seat belt locking system is highly recommended.

  • 3. A competition approved Roll Cage. See Roll Cage Specs, Section X, pg 15.

    4. Safety Wire where necessary

    5. DOT approved "Z" or "Y" rated tires or approved racing tires are required. See Tire Specs, Section XII, pg 17.

    6. A padded steering hub and collapsible steering column are required.

    7. A SNELL Foundation approved SA90 (or later) helmet with shatter proof eye protection. An SA95 helmet will be required in 1998.

  • A. The use of a full face helmet is mandatory.

    B. A padded helmet support is recommended.

  • 8. An SFI Approved Driver/Navigator suit, shoes, socks, and gloves (leather palms are O.K.) with a 32 A/1 rating are considered the minimum standard. A head sock for Driver/Navigators with long hair (or facial hair) is required and recommended for everyone.

    A one piece suit with an SFI rating of 32 A/3 is recommended.

    9. Recommendations:

  • A. Engine Restraints are recommended.
  • B. A radio scanner is recommended.

  • VIII. UNLIMITED DIVISION:

    Class: Unlimited, Technical Speed: 180+ mph

     The following are the minimum requirements for the Unlimited Division.

  • 1. In order to enter at a speed greater than 180 mph, the Driver must have successfully completed at least one previous SSCC open road event at an average speed of 150 mph or higher or received a waiver from SSCC.

    2. A competition approved on-board fire system and fuel cell.

    3. Engine Restraints, See Restraint System, Section XI, pg 16.

    4. A five or six point safety harness system that includes three inch (3") shoulder and lap belts. See Restraint System, Section XI, pg 16.

  • A. All belts must be dated and may not be more than two years old.

    B. Arm Restraints.

    C. Sternum belts are recommended for seats which do not support the shoulder straps. However, large metal buckles on the sternum strap are not recommended.

    D. The use of a "cam-lock" seat belt locking system is highly recommended.

  • 5. A Competition approved Roll Cage. See Roll Cage Specs., Section X, pg. 15.

    6. Safety Wire where necessary.

    7. Approved racing tires. See Tire Specs, Section XII, pg.17.

    8. A padded steering hub and collapsible steering column is required.

    9. A SNELL Foundation approved SA90 (or later) helmet with shatter proof eye protection. A SA95 helmet will be required in 1998.

  • A. The use of a full face helmet is mandatory.

    B. A padded helmet support is recommended.

  • 10. An SFI approved Driver/Navigators suit, socks and gloves (leather palms are OK) with a 32 A/1 rating is considered the minimum standard. A head sock for Driver/Navigator with long hair (or facial hair) is required.

  • A one piece suit with an SFI rating of 32 A/3 is highly recommended.
  • 11. Participants may enter vehicles with a performance threshold less than 180+mph. (In order to enter Unlimited with a speed of 165 mph or lower, the participant must have the approval of the Race Director).

  • A. The participant must start the race in the Unlimited Class.

    B. The minimum speed for the Unlimited Class will be a sustained 150 mph.

    C. The participants tech speed must meet or exceed the top speed of the vehicle.

  • 12. Recommendations:

  • A. A larger steering wheel is highly recommended. (The intent is to slow steering response at speed).
  • B. A radio scanner is recommended

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