2012 Formula Drift Pro Rules and Regulations v20120425

Formula Drift Championship
2012 PRO Rules and Regulations
As of 11/15/2011
FORMULA DRIFT Championship

Introduction We are pleased to provide you with the 2012 edition of the competition rules for the FORMULA DRIFT Championship. This edition of the rules establishes the foundation for the organization and conduct of the FORMULA DRIFT Championship. Participants, teams, drivers, and officials are strongly encouraged to review these rules carefully. FORMULA DRIFT wishes you a safe and successful competition season. FORMULA DRIFT Holdings, LLC 200 Pine Avenue, Suite 615 Long Beach, CA 90802 562-901-2600 (phone) 562-901-2651 (fax) General Inquiries info@formulad.com Technical Inquiries kevin@formulad.com Media Inquiries john@theidagency.com

FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship / FORMULA DRIFT Holdings, LLC Jim Liaw President, Co-Founder Ryan Sage Vice President, Co-Founder Andy Luk Director, Operations Bryan Olfert Manager, Sales Casidi Tanaka-Fixmer Manager, Registration & Ticketing; Registrar Steve Choi Manager, Marketing & Special Projects; Scorer Chris Hogan Manager, Production Myles Hasegawa Manager, Production Ceso Bagay Assistant, Marketing John Pangilinan Public Relations Brandon Scarpelli Public Relations Jarod DeAnda Series Announcer/Emcee Kevin Wells Manager, Technical Doug Artus Manager, Competition Patrick Cawley Track Staff Luke Crowell Track Staff Nick Dizon Track Staff/ Technical Assistant Andy Yen Judge Ryan Lanteigne Judge Jose Martinez Staff Photographer Karl OSullivan Liaison, United Arab Emirates Tony Mock Liaison, Central America
FORMULA DRIFT Asia Championship / Driftpac Pte Ltd Marcus Lim Co-Founder Jason Chew Director, Operations Jeremy Soh Director, Competition Benjamin Khoo Director, Technical Ricky Lin Manager, Technical Kenneth Ling Manager, Paddock Cheryl Tay Manager, Public Relations and Media Linus Koh Manager, IT and Webmaster

Table Of Contents Section 1 SERIES ADMINISTRATION 1.1 Administrative Control 1.2 Official Meetings 1.3 Acknowledgement of Rules 1.4 Operating Authority 1.5 Interpretation and Application of Rules LICENSING 2.1 FORMULA DRIFT Membership and Participant License 2.2 FORMULA DRIFT Competition License CODE OF CONDUCT 3.1 Driver / Team Appearance 3.2 Conduct & Demeanor (Code of Conduct) 3.3 Disciplinary Action 3.4 Entries 3.5 Alcohol, Narcotics, Performance Enhancing and/or Recreational Drugs GENERAL SERIES REGULATIONS 4.1 Officials 4.2 Series Identification 4.3 Registration 4.4 Team Representative 4.5 Meeting Attendance 4.6 General Pit, Paddock, and Course Rules 4.7 Changes to Rules and Specifications 4.8 Flag Signals 4.9 Radios 4.10 Passengers 4.11 Entered Vehicles PROTESTS 5.1 Informal Inquiry 5.2 Lodging a Protest 5.3 Hearing Protests TECHNICAL INSPECTION 6.1 Eligibility Inspections 6.2 Modifications 6.3 Damage 6.4 Team Representative REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT 7.1 Occupant Safety Equipment 7.2 Restraint Systems 7.3 Seats 7.4 Roll Cages 7.5 Mounting Hardware (Bolts) 7.6 Window Restraints 7.7 Fire Suppression System 7.8 Towing Apparatus 4
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8 COMPETITION VEHICLES 8.1 Vehicle Eligibility 8.2 Engine & Transmission 8.3 Chassis & Suspension 8.4 Fuel System 8.5 Electrical System 8.6 Exhaust System 8.7 Brake System 8.8 Engine Cooling System 8.9 Oil System 8.10 Interior Modifications 8.11 Exterior Modifications TIRES 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 Tire Size Regulation Weight Compliance Ballast Tire Measuring Procedure Tire Eligibility Approved Tires Modifications 27 27 27 27 31 31 33 33 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 39 43 47 49 56 57 58 59
Appendix B - Occupant Restraint Regulations Appendix C - Approved Tires Appendix D - Decal Placement Appendix E - Competition Format FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship Appendix G - Data Aquisition Appendix H - Insurance Summary Appendix I - Radios Appendix J - Ride-Along Rules and Regulations

1. SERIES ADMINISTRATION 1.1. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL The FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship is a wholly owned subsidiary of FORMULA DRIFT HOLDINGS, LLC. (FORMULA DRIFT) and sanctions all FORMULA DRIFT events including the FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship, FORMULA DRIFT Pro-Am Series, and other events managed by FORMULA DRIFT (EVENTS). The business administration of the series is managed by FORMULA DRIFT Holdings, LLC. 1.2. OFFICIAL MEETINGS A FORMULA DRIFT representative shall be present at any official meeting, or hearing, involving interpretation or implementation of this rulebook or the operation and business matters of FORMULA DRIFT in general. 1.3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE RULES Every person, entity, group of persons, regional affiliate, or organizer who seeks approvals for, and is granted the right to participate or conduct a FORMULA DRIFT EVENT, and any person who receives a FORMULA DRIFT license, warrants that: He/She is acquainted with the series rules. He/She agrees with reservation to abide by the series rules. He/She renounces the right to have legal recourse, except with the written consent of FORMULA DRIFT, to any arbitrator, tribunal, not provided for in the rules.
1.4. OPERATING AUTHORITY At FORMULA DRIFT events, each DIRECTOR/MANAGER has the authority over their respective areas of responsibility. He/She reports to the President of FORMULA DRIFT. 1.5. INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF RULES FORMULA DRIFT officials shall make the final interpretation and application of the rules. Their decisions shall be final and binding. In order to promote the sport of automotive competition, to achieve prompt finality in competition results, and in consideration of the numerous benefits to them, all participants and entrants, (including competitors and officials) expressly agree that: Determinations and/or decisions made by FORMULA DRIFT officials are non-litigable. They will not initiate or maintain litigation of any kind against FORMULA DRIFT, or anyone acting on behalf of FORMULA DRIFT, to reverse, or modify, such determinations, or to seek to recover damages, or other relief allegedly incurred, or required, as a result of such determination and; If a participant, entrant, competitor, or official initiates, or maintains, litigation in violation of this provision, that individual or entity agrees to reimburse FORMULA DRIFT, and/or partners, agents, or affiliate organizations for FORMULA DRIFT, for all costs of such litigation, including travel expenses, and attorneys fees. Competitors, or officials, involved in such litigation will have all FORMULA DRIFT privileges suspended until litigation is complete. FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to amend, or modify, the rules at any time (including individual series regulations and supplementary regulations) via Supplementary Regulations, Meetings, Technical Bulletins, Competitor Bulletins, Drift Competition Memos, or other medium.

The English text of these regulations will be used should any dispute arise regarding their interpretation. The final authority shall be the printed version of this text, plus bulletins, memos and/or supplementary regulations. As of January 1st of each year, the Rules & Regulations for that year shall supersede all versions from the previous years.

2. LICENSING 2.1. FORMULA DRIFT HARD CARD AND PARTICIPANT LICENSE All drivers and crew members working in the pits, or other designated high-risk area, must be 18 years or older, be a current FORMULA DRIFT hard card holder. Participants 16-18 years old may be admitted upon issuance of a Minor Participant I.D. and license. Privileges may be revoked at any time for non-compliance with this rulebook. 2.2. FORMULA DRIFT COMPETITION LICENSE All FORMULA DRIFT drivers must be licensed by FORMULA DRIFT, in order to compete in a FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship event, FORMULA DRIFT Team Drift event, FORMULA DRIFT Invitational event, or any FORMULA DRIFT Demos. FORMULA DRIFT drivers that have earned 100 points in the previous season will automatically be eligible for a FORMULA DRIFT License the following year. All remaining drivers and any new driver wishing to obtain a provisional FORMULA DRIFT License (LICENSE) will have two (2) options. Provisional licenses will be valid for the season for which it was granted and for the number of events specified. Failure to perform competitively in a FORMULA DRIFT EVENT and/or acquire any competition points will result in revocation of the provisional license. Option 1: FORMULA DRIFT LICENSING SERIES (i.e. FD Asia Championship, FD PRO-AM Series, etc) Competitors wishing to obtain a LICENSE have the option to compete in a FORMULA DRIFT LICENSING Series. Each of these approved affiliate Series operate a regionally based points series with a minimum of four (4) rounds. Competitors at the end of the LICENSING Series season will be awarded FORMULA DRIFT pro Licenses based on their final standing in the Series championship. FORMULA DRIFT LICENSING Series competitions will be judged by officials selected through operating agencies approved by FORMULA DRIFT. Courses will be set up to replicate the speed and dynamics of a typical course in a FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship event. Each LICENSING Series may have their own rules and regulations so all competitors must contact the LICENSING Series directly. Option 2: PETITION A driver that believes that he/she is qualified to compete in FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship on a competitive level but chooses to not to compete in a FORMULA DRIFT LICENSING Series may submit a petition to FORMULA DRIFT for review. The petition application format may be obtained by contacting the FORMULA DRIFT office. After a reasonable review period, FORMULA DRIFT will notify the driver on the status of their request. Drivers with insufficient experience or credentials will not be considered and will be notified that they must obtain a LICENSE through Option 1. Upon approval of the petition, FORMULA DRIFT will grant a provisional license. The petition will be reviewed by the FORMULA DRIFT licensing committee. The FORMULA DRIFT licensing committee members are: Jim Liaw President, Co-Founder Ryan Sage Vice President, Co-Founder FORMULA DRIFT Judges

3. CODE OF CONDUCT 3.1. DRIVER/TEAM APPEARANCE Drivers and Teams must be clean and presentable at all times. Driver uniforms must comply with these regulations and must be free of wear and damage. Drivers uniform must include the drivers name in an easily visible location. Driver and team uniforms must have all required series patches in the specified location and must include the team logo and/or team name. (See also Appendix D) Only uniformed team members are allowed in hot areas including the grid. 3.2. CONDUCT & DEMEANOR (CODE OF CONDUCT) 3.2.1. Paddock and On-Track Conduct A driver, crew member or other hard carded participant acting in such a way that is considered by a FORMULA DRIFT Official as endangering others will be fined a minimum of $500.00 USD and up to $10,000.00 USD and may be disqualified from participating in any or all FORMULA DRIFT events. All drivers and teams must keep safety and professionalism in mind at all times, and is aware of their surrounding environment, personnel, actions, behavior, vehicles and equipment. FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to deem what actions or conditions constitute violation of this policy. Negligence of any kind or violation of any safety matter will not be tolerated. 3.2.2. Demeanor toward Officials, Staff, and/or Judges Every FORMULA DRIFT competition driver and team member has the right to ask questions and rationally discuss with the officials and/or judges, any issue pertaining to their performance, race operations, or the judging format. Any driver and/or team member that conducts him/herself in an inappropriate manner with the officials or judges will be subject to the same penalties as listed above. 3.2.3. Application of Code of Conduct Code of Conduct rules apply during the course of any FORMULA DRIFT activity, including but not limited to test days, set up times, official meetings, press conferences, public appearances, conventions, competition events and demonstration events. The TEAM is responsible for its driver, representatives, team members, and guest conduct at all times during the course of any FORMULA DRIFT activity, EVENT, or function. Drivers, crew and others representing a driver and/or team are to act in a professional manner. 3.3. DISCIPLINARY ACTION 3.3.1. BREACH of RULES In addition to any other offenses listed herein, the following actions shall be deemed a breach of the RULES: 3.3.1.1. 3.3.1.2. 3.3.1.3. Bribery, or attempt, to bribe anyone connected with the competition, and the acceptance of, or offer to accept, a bribe. Any action having as its objective participation in the competition by a person, or automobile, known to be ineligible. Participation in any proceeding, or action, prejudicial to the interests of FORMULA DRIFT, or of automobile competition generally. 9

3.3.1.4. 3.3.1.5. 3.3.1.6. 3.3.1.7. 3.3.1.8. 3.3.1.9. 3.3.1.10. Reckless, or dangerous, driving Failure to obey direction, or orders, of a race official. Refusing to cooperate with, interfering with, or obstructing the action of the officials or others in the performance of their duties. Violation of the terms of probation Public criticism of the Series, its officials or sponsors. Unsportsmanlike conduct. Physical contact with the intention to harm any participant, or official, or the threat of same inappropriate, objectionable, threatening, or profane language, and/or gestures Failure to allow inspection, or disassembly, of a vehicle as directed by the TECHNICAL MANAGER. In cases of extreme misconduct, FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to take any other action deemed necessary.
3.3.1.11. 3.3.1.12.
3.3.2. PENALITIES 3.3.2.1. Any participant, official, entrant, or other person violating these rules, or the supplementary regulations, or any conditions related to the event, or any special rules of a course, may be penalized as provided by the FORMULA DRIFT RULES AND REGULATIONS. The authority to assess penalties is not limited to violations occurring during the course of a racing competition. Before imposing any penalty, the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE shall investigate any alleged rules violations and collect, or hear, such evidence as deemed necessary at its discretion. The DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE members are: Jim Liaw President, Co-Founder Ryan Sage Vice President, Co-Founder Andy Luk Director, Operations Kevin Wells Manager, Technical Doug Artus Manager, Competition 3.3.2.2. Reprimand The DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE may impose a reprimand. A reprimand against a FORMULA DRIFT licensed driver shall be noted in his license file, as will be any or all of the following penalties: Fine and/or loss of prize money; A fine up to $100,000 may be imposed by the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE against any entrant, driver, or participant for conduct detrimental to the Series, or the Series clients, or partners. 10
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3.3.2.3.2. A drivers competition privileges are automatically under suspension, and shall remain under suspension until payment of the fines is received. If unable to pay the full amount of a fine prior to the next event, a driver must surrender his FORMULA DRIFT hard card to the Director, Operations. All fines, and forfeited protest fees, shall be remitted to FORMULA DRIFT 200 Pine Ave. Ste 615, Long Beach, CA 90802. In addition to a fine, a penalty, or loss of some, or all prize monies due may be imposed. Any entrant or driver who is disqualified in any competition shall be automatically forfeit all rights to awards in that competition.
3.3.2.3.3. 3.3.2.3.4.
3.3.3. Probation of FORMULA DRIFT competition privileges The terms of probation shall be in writing and signed by the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE. A copy shall be given to the driver, or entrant, or other person penalized, and FORMULA DRIFT shall retain a copy. The notice and terms of probation provided for in paragraph above shall be sent within seven (7) days after probation has been imposed. Upon the termination of probation, the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE shall send a copy of the termination of probation. Probation will be recorded in the drivers file. 3.3.4. Suspension of FORMULA DRIFT competition privileges The DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE may impose suspension of the competition privileges for a maximum of twelve (12) months. Delay in surrendering in a hard card as directed shall automatically result in the extension of the suspension by a period equal to the delay. When a penalty of suspension is levied, the penalized driver must immediately surrender his FORMULA DRIFT hard card to the COMPETITION MANAGER. 3.3.5. Loss of points The DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE may impose a loss of event points and/or accrued points including rookie, or other sub-competition (e.g. Triple Crown) points if applicable. 3.3.6. Expulsion The DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE may only impose expulsion from FORMULA DRIFT. 3.3.7. Application Consecutive penalties may be imposed (e.g. two 30-day suspensions resulting in the total suspension of 60 days). Combinations of penalties may be assessed (e.g. a fine and a points penalty, etc). 3.3.8. Range of Penalties The DISCPLINARY COMMITTEE has the right to impose any penalty, penalties or action he/she feels is appropriate. combination of
3.3.9. Amendment of placing awards In those cases where a penalty of disqualification is imposed, the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE shall declare the resulting amendment to the placing and awards, and shale decide if the next competitor in order shall be advanced and shall see that awards presented are consistent with the revised finishing order.
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3.3.10. Publication of Penalty FORMULA DRIFT shall have the right to publicized that it has penalized any person, organization, or automobile, and the reasons therefore. The persons, or body referred to in the notice shall have no right of action against FORMULA DRIFT, or against any person publishing such notice. 3.4. ENTRIES All entrants must follow the official FORMULA DRIFT entry forms and/or processes for each event. An entry made, and accepted, in accordance with these regulations, and any relevant Supplementary Regulations, shall constitute a contract, binding an entrant to take park in the competition entered unless prevented by forces beyond his control. A breach of such contract may be treated as a breach of these regulations. 3.4.1. REFUSAL OF ENTRY If an entry for any competition is refused, notification of such refusal shall be sent to the entrant at the address given on the entry form as soon as possible, and at least five (5) days before the event, whenever reasonably possible. FORMULA DRIFT may deny entry to any entrant whose conduct, associations, or affiliations, on or off, the track, are deemed not conducive to the best interest of this sport, or who exhibits conduction, which is inappropriate, offensive, abrasive, or in bad taste. FORMULA DRIFT has the right to refuse an entry at their discretion without giving a statement of reason for refusal. 3.4.2. FALSIFICATION OF ENTRY An entry which contains a false or incorrect statement, may be null and void, the entrant may be deemed guilty of a breach of these regulations, and the entry fee may be forfeited. 3.4.3. WITHDRAWL OF ENTRY An entry may be withdrawn without penalty, or transferred to another event, if the withdrawal is made in writing, or by phone, 14 days prior to the event date. In such cases, FORMULA DRIFT shall return the entry fee. An entrant, or driver, accepted to take part, who does not do so without making a proper withdrawal of entry, shall forfeit all entry fees. An entrant, or driver accepted to take part, who does not take part without making a proper withdrawal of entry, and who participates elsewhere in the same period, shall be guilty of violation of these regulations and liable for penalties to be assessed by the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE, including mandatory forfeiture of all entry fees, and shall have no right to protest, or appeal, such judgment except as regards the fact of participation elsewhere. 3.4.4. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRY These are professional championship competitions, FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to accept, or reject, the entry of any car or driver. In the case of doubt as to the acceptability of an entry, an entry will not be allowed to compete unless approved by COMPETITION MANAGER AND TECHNICAL MANAGER. 3.5. ALCOHOL, NARCOTICS, PERFORMANCE ENHACING AND/OR RECREATIONAL DRUGS The use of any narcotic, controlled substance, performance-enhancing drugs, and/or recreational drugs, as defined by federal and/or state law, by any participant, is expressly prohibited, even if prescribed by a licensed physician. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall not commence until all official functions of a specific series or event has been completed.
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FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right, at any time, to require any participant to successfully complete, at the participants expense, such tests as may be designated by FORMULA DRIFT, including, but not limited to, breath, blood, or urine. Refusal to submit to, and/or failure by participant of such testing shall result in penalties or removal from the event and/or series. 4. GENERAL SERIES REGULATIONS 4.1. OFFICIALS Every FORMULA DRIFT event must be staffed with individuals, agents, or affiliates assigned by FORMULA DRIFT to operate the event (OFFICIALS), or their substitutes as approved by FORMULA DRIFT. The staff of OFFICIALS, whose duty it shall be to direct the control of the event may include: Competition Manager Technical Manger Starter Registrar Scorer Judge
They shall be termed officials and may have assistants, also termed officials to whom any of their duties may be delegated. They will be available in their roles from before the on-track scheduled sessions until after all events and resulting official actions are complete, except by the COMPETITION MANAGER. No OFFICIAL shall have a direct conflict of interest arising from direct involvement or connection with the organizers, affiliates, teams, drivers, officials or sponsors of the an event, which, at the sole discretion of the President of FORMULA DRIFT, may affect his ability to impartially performed his duties, or with any entrant or driver taking part. In addition, no OFFICIAL may compete in any event at which he is officiating. 4.1.1. Conduct Every OFFICIAL shall endeavor to conduct himself according to the highest standards of behavior. Failure to do so may result in loss of Official appointment for the event, or penalty, as determined by FORMULA DRIFT. OFFICIALS whose actions are deemed by FORMULA DRIFT to be against the best interests of FORMULA DRIFT shall not be permitted to participate in FORMULA DRIFT events. 4.1.2. COMPETITION MANAGER The COMPETITION MANAGER shall be the executive responsible for the general conduct of all aspects of competition at an event for which he has been assigned including conduct of participants and OFFICIALS, on-track safety issues, application of the FORMULA DRIFT Rules and Regulations. He/She shall ensure that all provisions of these rules are conformed to. 4.1.3. JUDGES Judges are exclusively and responsible only to determine scores and points assigned to individual or team competitors based on the competition criteria determined by FORMULA DRIFT. Judges shall furnish and distribute results of all qualifying sessions and competitions, as well as any special requests (i.e. timed practice sessions, etc.). Judges or other entities as assigned by FORMULA DRIFT will maintain records of official times, qualifying records, charts, scores, and results for all events. 13

Judges or other entities as assigned by FORMULA DRIFT will also compile and distribute official results (after notification that all protests are completed and that the Scorer and one official judge has declared the results official) for all qualification periods and races. Judges are responsible for course design. 4.1.4. TECHNICAL MANAGER The FORMULA DRIFT Technical Manager (including any of his designees) is the authority in determining and enforcing technical regulations (TECHNICAL MANAGER). Their decisions are non-protestable and they have the authority to amend and/or add to the rules and to make adjustments to car specifications on the spot, if deemed necessary. Teams will be notified of any changes made at the track by written bulletin when possible. The TECHNICAL MANAGER may order the inspection and disassembly of any entered vehicle to ascertain its conformance with the Rules at any time. The TECHNICAL MANAGER has the authority disqualify or penalize any vehicle that does not conform to the requirements of the Rules and specifications of the Series. In the event of an infraction, it is the duty of the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE to take appropriate action as provided for in these regulations. The TECHNICAL MANAGER shall ensure that all driver safety equipment is in compliance with the Rules. The TECHNICAL MANAGER has the right of first refusal. If a team interprets a rule in such a way as to prepare a car beyond the intent of the rule, the TECHNICAL MANAGER may disallow the preparation and issue an immediate clarification. 4.1.5. REGISTRAR The registrar shall be responsible for certifying and processing all entries, credentialing all drivers, participants, team members, OFFICIALS, vendors, sponsors, and corporate members. The registrar is the person designated to maintain the official entry, registration lists and processes (REGISTRAR). No other person or entity may issue series or event credentials without the consent of FORMULA DRIFT. 4.2. SERIES IDENTIFICATION All required decals, patches, emblems and logos must be properly displayed as outlined in Appendix D. FORMULA DRIFT must approve the use, in any way, of any FORMULA DRIFT identification, mark, logo, likeness or other intellectual property outside of an official FORMULA DRIFT EVENT. The unauthorized use of any FORMULA DRIFT identification, marks, logos, likenesses, or other intellectual property may result in penalties, fines, disqualification, or legal action. 4.3. REGISTRATION Registration is done under the direction of the REGISTRAR. Registration is on a first come first serve basis and may only be done so through the FORMULA DRIFT office with a valid FORMULA DRIFT or provisional license. FORMULA DRIFT may establish a maximum allowable number of entries or entry deadlines per event.
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All FORMULA DRIFT drivers, team members, guests, participants, and sponsors must be registered. Refer to the supplemental regulations or set-up packets for each event for exact registration location(s) and times. 4.4. TEAM REPRESENTATIVE Each team will designate one (1) person to act as the team representative. This spokesperson is the only person who may officially speak for the team, including filing protests, initiating the 5minute rule, withdrawing an entry or vehicle, and making changes and additions to the teams credential list. If the team representative must be changed during the event, the REGISTRAR, TECHNICAL MANAGER, and COMPETITION MANAGER must be notified. 4.5. MEETING ATTENDANCE FORMULA DRIFT OFFICIALS will conduct various meetings with the drivers and crew chiefs/team managers throughout the course of an event. This may be a single meeting, or separate meetings and sufficient notifications will be made through the Supplemental Regulations or by other notice. All will be briefed on the rules governing the competition and specifically, any new rules, or regulations, pertaining to the competition. Drivers and/or Crew chief attendance is mandatory for their respective meetings as outlined in the event supplemental regulations. Drivers must be suited. Failure of any driver, or crew chief, to attend these meetings shall result in a minimum fine of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00 U.S.) unless the absence is pre approved by FORMULA DRIFT. In addition, failure to attend these meetings shall negate any protest, or action, by the entrant, or driver, regarding any penalties that may be assessed during the competition for an infraction of a rule that was the subject of discussion during the meeting that was missed. FORMULA DRIFT may also impose penalties or fines for tardiness to official meetings or appointments. Drivers, crew chiefs, team managers, and entrants may also be required to attend autograph sessions and/or interview sessions or other media events if notified. 4.6. GENERAL PIT, PADDOCK, AND COURSE RULES All personnel working in an area that is designated as hot must be adequately attired (closedtoe shoes, long pants, and sleeved shirts) at all times during practice, qualifying, and the race. The only exception is that team members are allowed to wear shorts in the Pre-Grid area. Team members working in a hot area, must be uniformly attired (matching pants and matching shirts) at all times. Only personnel with valid FORMULA DRIFT Participant Photo I.D. will be allowed access to the restricted areas as defined. FORMULA DRIFT Participant Photo I.D. cards must be available and visible at all times. Smoking is not allowed at any time in the specified hot areas. Pets are prohibited in hot areas at all times. No personnel may enter a hot course without approval from the COMPETITION MANAGER. The COMPETITION MANAGER or his/her delegate is the authority in enforcing start line, grid, pregrid, paddock, and the competition course. Engines shall be started with an on-board starter, and an on-board power supply. A driver unable to start the vehicle on the grid may get a push start, provided the vehicle is in position on the grid prior to the start of the session. Push starts on the grid shall be under the supervision of a FORMULA DRIFT official to ensure that they are done in a safe manner. Push starts prior to the start and during the race are permitted only if approved by the COMPETITION MANAGER.
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NOTE: This does not change the requirement that all cars must be equipped with an on-board starter and power supply which must be in working order at all times. The on-board starter must not be used as a means of propulsion, either on the course or from the start line, except in emergency situations. The driver shall not push his own car, except for extreme safety reasons. Drivers shall obtain no assistance, except in an emergency, while on track. This does not preclude assistance by race officials for safety reasons. The COMPETITION MANAGER or TECHNICAL MANAGER may order any car removed from the course if, in his/her judgment, it constitutes a hazard to other competitors for any other reason. Refueling of cars is prohibited in the Pre-Grid, Grid or Start areas, or as otherwise specified. Fueling is only allowed in designated fueling areas as assigned by the COMPETITION MANAGER, or in the team paddock space. Extreme caution should be taken when refueling a car that has not completely cooled. When refueling, there can be only two people (approved team members) within a ten (10) foot radius of the re-fueling activity. 4.7. CHANGES TO RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to change any rule, regulation, or specification by written bulletin. These bulletins will be sent out via e-mail to the current competitors and staff, as well as being posted at the FORMULA DRIFT online bulletin board (refer to Registrar for access). The TECHNICAL MANAGER has the authority to make adjustments to safety specifications at any time if deemed necessary. Teams are responsible to ensure they conform to the current rules or bulletins. Requests for rule changes from participants are welcomed and must be received at least 14-days prior to the requested effective date. 4.8. FLAG SIGNALS The following signals are used to signal to Drivers of various conditions and direct Drivers to obey various specific conditions. Cloth flags are generally used, but may be replaced with similarly coded rigid boards or with lights. A steady light is the equivalent of a stationary flag, and a flashing light to a waved flag. GREEN The course is clear and the session is under way. When displayed by the starter, signals the beginning or resumption of a session. Alternatively, the starter may display the national flag of the host country. YELLOW Great caution, there has been an incident in the area covered by the flag. The track may be partly or wholly blocked. Reduce speed, be prepared to change direction or stop, proceed past incident in single file. Overtaking is not permitted. RED The session has been stopped. Use caution and stop immediately. Overtaking is not permitted. Be prepared to proceed to pit lane if so directed. WHITE Caution, you are approaching a slow moving vehicle. May also be used for judging purposes.
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WHITE WITH RED DIAGONAL AT START/FINISH Emergency vehicles are on course. BLACK & WHITE CHECKERED Indicates the completion of the practice session, qualifying session, or race. 4.9. RADIOS All FORMULA DRIFT teams are required to monitor the race operations radio frequency for information regarding track conditions, schedule adjustments, restarts, and other information from the COMPETITION MANAGER. It is the responsibility of each crew to relay all pertinent information to their driver in a timely manner. Teams are not permitted to transmit on any official FORMULA DRIFT frequency or channel. Teams are encouraged to equip their competition cars, staff, and team personnel with two-way radios to facilitate information exchange between the team, driver, spotter, and crew. No teams radio frequency may interfere with race control, or other racetrack, emergency, or other networks. Teams are not permitted to transmit on any official FORMULA DRIFT frequency or channel. Specific technical and/or sourcing details regarding radio equipment and frequencies can be found in Appendix I. FORMULA DRIFT is not responsible for any costs incurred by a team or participant as a result of this requirement. 4.10. PASSENGERS Passenger ride-a-longs are NOT allowed unless pre-approved by the COMPETITION MANAGER. Supplemental documentation (Insurance Waivers, etc) may be required to be completed at the discretion of the COMPETITION MANAGER. Passengers must abide by Ride-along Rules and Regulations (refer to Appendix J) 4.11. ENTERED VEHICLES Drivers shall enter and compete with only one vehicle for the duration of the EVENT, which is determined by leaving the starting line for his/her first official practice session. All vehicles entered must be eligible per Section 8 of these Rules and Regulations. 5. PROTESTS 5.1. INFORMAL INQUIRY Prior to lodging a formal protest, participants are encouraged to attempt to resolve their disputes informally. Immediately upon acquiring knowledge of facts that could potentially be the subject of a dispute, affected parties may verbally notify a FORMULA DRIFT OFFICIAL of these facts. The OFFICIAL will determine the appropriate response will attempt to respond immediately, but may defer the issue to the COMPETITION MANAGER. It may be necessary to defer any decision or response and participants should not always expect an immediate resolution. An Informal Inquiry shall in no way interfere with the duties of the OFFICIAL, or the operation or safety of the event or other participants. 5.2. LODGING A PROTEST Every protest shall be made in writing specifying which part of the FORMULA DRIFT Rules & Regulations is considered to have been violated, signed by the entrant or driver making the protest and accompanied by a protest fee of $50.00 within the time limits specified in these rules,
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and in accordance with section 4.4. The protest fee will be returned if the protest is deemed to be well-founded and is upheld by the COMPETITION MANAGER. 5.2.1. All protests shall be made to the COMPETITION MANAGER only. 5.2.2. A protest against an entry, validity of an entrant or driver, or a vehicles eligibility may be made at anytime. All vehicle eligibility protests will be reviewed and arbitrated by the TECHNICAL MANAGER. 5.2.3. A protest against a mistake or irregularity occurring during competition shall be made prior to the start of the following round of qualifying or round of competition (i.e. protesting an irregularity in Top 16 must be made prior to the start of Top 8). 5.2.4. A protest against any other action of an official shall be made within 10 minutes of the action. 5.2.5. Judges qualifying scores are not protestable. 5.2.6. The subjective areas of a judges score and decision are not protestable. 5.2.7. Notification of a protest does not guarantee that the COMPETITION MANAGER will hear the argument. The needs of the operation may take precedent over the protest. 5.3. HEARING PROTESTS The COMPETITION MANAGER, or his/her designee, shall hear the protest and render a decision as soon as possible. The COMPETITION MANAGER will attempt to give all interested parties an opportunity to comment or provide input. The COMPETITION MANAGERs decision is final. Protests are expected to be well founded, reasonable, logical, and based on sound evidence. A well-founded protest may still be denied. If a protest is deemed to be not well-founded, the protest fee will be forfeited. 6. TECHNICAL INSPECTION 6.1. ELIGIBILITY INSPECTIONS 6.1.1. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS 6.1.1.1. Prior to the first time a car is entered into any EVENT for the current season; the TECHNICAL MANAGER will issue a FORMULA DRIFT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION (VID) number/sticker and conduct an annual inspection of each car. Upon verification of compliance to the rules, an annual tech sticker will be issued and affixed to the main roll bar hoop at drivers left. Only cars that have passed the annual Inspection, and have an annual tech sticker affixed, will be allowed to compete unless approved by the TECHNICAL MANAGER. 6.1.1.2. Issuance of the tech sticker is not an endorsement of the performance of the vehicle, nor an indication that the vehicle meets all of the required Technical Specifications. The tech sticker signifies that the vehicle has passed the initial Safety Inspection and will be permitted to go on course during scheduled FORMULA DRIFT practice, qualifying and drift sessions. 6.1.1.3. The annual tech sticker will be withheld from any vehicle that does not comply with the required Safety Specifications. If the tech sticker is withheld, it is the teams responsibility to meet with the TECHNICAL MANAGER to determine what action is 18

required to achieve compliance. The TECHNICAL MANAGER shall maintain inspection records of each entered car. 6.1.1.4. To be eligible for competition in an EVENT, all vehicles must have: 6.1.1.4.1. A FORMULA DRIFT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION number (VID) 6.1.1.4.2. A current annual technical inspection sticker 6.1.2. EVENT INSPECTIONS During each event, the TECHNICAL MANAGER or his/her assigned designee, will conduct random inspections of any entered vehicles. These may be via a pre-event inspection, through an impound process either during or post event, or by any other method. Teams may be required to provide tools, jacks, jack stand, etc. 6.1.3. MAINTENANCE OF ELIGIBILITY It is the responsibility of the team to maintain a vehicles eligibility. 6.2. MODIFICATIONS Any car which after being issued an annual technical inspection sticker by the TECHNICAL MANAGER is dismantled, or modified, or in any way changed which might affect its safety or call into question its eligibility, or which is involved in an accident with similar consequences, must be represented by the team for approval. It is the responsibility of the team to notify the TECHNICAL MANAGER of any modifications. 6.3. DAMAGE If a vehicle is damaged due to an accident or other incident, the TECHNICAL MANAGER may remove the annual tech sticker. A new tech sticker may be issued after the vehicle is re-inspected or repaired and then re-inspected. It is the responsibility of the team to notify the TECHNICAL MANAGER of any and all damage. 6.4. TEAM REPRESENTATIVE During Technical Inspection, there may only be one (1) person from the team serving as a representative for the car being inspected. The area should be closed off and private. All other personnel must leave area. 7. REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT 7.1. OCCUPANT SAFETY EQUIPMENT Each occupant must wear the following equipment during all on-track sessions: 7.1.1. Helmet 7.1.1.1. All occupants must wear a safety helmet during on-track sessions. Only helmets certified to meet the following standards are permitted: 7.1.1.2. 7.1.1.3. 7.1.1.4. Snell Memorial Foundation SA2005, SA2010 SFI Foundation Spec 31.2, Spec 31.2A British Helmet Standard BS 6658:1958 Full-faced helmets are required. Hair protruding from beneath a drivers helmet must be completely covered by fire-resistant material. Drivers with facial hair must wear face shields of fireresistant material (i.e. balaclava or helmet skirt). Accident-damaged helmets shall be given, or sent, by the driver, or his 19

representative, to FORMULA DRIFT. It will be forwarded to the certifying organization for inspection. Details of the accident should be included. 7.1.2. Driving Suit 7.1.2.1. One-piece driving suits are required and must be made of fire-resistant material and certified to SFI spec 3/2A-5 or greater, or homologated to FIA 2000 specs, which effectively covers the body, including neck, ankles and wrists. Multilayer driving suits are recommended. 7.1.2.2. 7.1.2.3. Fire-resistant underwear is recommended. Gloves, shoes, and socks are required. Socks must be made of fire-resistant material. Shoes and gloves must be made of leather, or any other approved fireresistant material and must be free of holes, tears or other openings except those made by the manufacturer of the equipment.
7.1.3. Eye Glasses Any corrective eyeglass material used shall be of safety glass-type, and meet U. S. Government standards. 7.2. RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Occupant Restraint Systems must conform to Appendix B. 7.3. SEATS All cars must have at least two seats, one for the driver, and one for a passenger. Each of the two required seats must be homologated to FIA standard 8855-1999. Sample FIA seat homologation label: FIA Standard 8855 -1999 ABC Seats Ltd. Model: Super Champion 1996 Homologation N CS.OO1.96 Date of Manufacture: June 1996
Note: Letters must be at least 8mm high The homologation labels must be visible 7.3.1. Seat Support Seat supports shall be of the type listed on FIA technical list No.12 (lateral, bottom, etc). 7.4. ROLL CAGES 7.4.1. BASIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 7.4.1.1. The basic purpose of the roll cage is to protect the occupant if the car turns over, runs into an obstacle, or is struck by another car. It shall be designed to withstand compression forces from the weight of the car coming down on the rollover 20

structure and to take fore/aft and lateral loads resulting from the car skidding along on its rollover structure. 7.4.1.2. Forward braces and portions of the main hoop subject to contact by the occupants helmet (as seated normally and restrained by seatbelt/shoulder harness) shall be padded with non-resilient material. Ethafoam or Ensolite, or other similar material with a minimum thickness of one-half (1/2) inch and conforming to SFI spec 45.1 is required
7.4.2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 7.4.2.1. All roll cages must be based on a single Main Hoop of one (1) continuous length of tubing with smooth continuous bends and no evidence of crimping or wall failure. The radius of bends in the roll cage hoop (measured at centerline of tubing) shall not be less than three (3) times the diameter of the tubing. Welding shall conform to American Welding Society D1.1:2002, Structural Welding Code, Steel Chapter 10, Tubular Structures. Whenever D1.1 refers to the Engineer this shall be interpreted to be the owner of the vehicle. Welds shall be continuous around the entire tubular structure. All welds shall be visually inspected and shall be acceptable if the following conditions are satisfied: 7.4.2.1.1. 7.4.2.1.2. 7.4.2.1.3. 7.4.2.1.4. 7.4.2.1.5. The weld shall have no cracks. Thorough fusion shall exist between weld metal and base metal. All craters shall be filled to the cross section of the weld. Undercut shall be no more than 0.01 inch deep. Aluminum bronze or silicon bronze welding technique is permitted, but extreme care shall be used in preparation of parts before bronze welding and in the design of the attaching joints. No portion of the cage may permeate the firewall and shall be fully contained within the occupants compartment.
7.4.2.1.6.
7.4.3. ROLL CAGE MATERIAL 7.4.3.1. Seamless SAE 1020 or 1025, etc. mild steel tubing (DOM) is the preferred material for Roll Cage construction. Please contact FORMULA DRIFT for approval if any alloy material will be used. An approved supplier MUST construct alloy steel cages. ERW tubing is not permitted. 7.4.4. TUBE SIZING 7.4.4.1. Roll Cage tubing must conform to the table below and is determined by the vehicle weight as raced without fuel and driver. The minus tolerance for wall thickness should not be less than .010" below the nominal thickness. Vehicle Weight Alloy or DOM O.D. x wall thickness (inches)
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Up to 3500 lbs 7.4.4.2. 7.4.4.3. 1.500 x .095
Vehicles weighing over 3500 lbs. must petition FORMULA DRIFT for approval of the roll cage prior to entering an event. INSPECTION HOLE: An inspection hole at least 3/16 inch diameter, but no greater than 1/4 inch diameter, shall be drilled in a non-critical area of all tubes to facilitate verification of wall thickness.
7.4.5. MAIN HOOP: 7.4.5.1. The main roll hoop (behind the driver) shall extend the full width of the driver/passenger compartment and shall be as near the roof as possible with a maximum of 4 bends, totaling 180 degrees 10degrees. The roll cage main hoop should start from the floor of the car and be attached to the chassis/unibody via base plates as described in 7.4.11. 7.4.5.2. A diagonal lateral brace of tubing equal to the roll bar to prevent lateral distortion of the hoop. This brace must attach to the driver side upper corner of the main hoop, not more than six (6) inches from the radius, and to the opposing leg, not more than six (6) inches from the base plate. A horizontal brace of a tubing equal to the roll bar, installed behind the drivers seat. This tube shall be no higher than shoulder height and continue the full width of the main hoop, attached to both legs. Either the diagonal brace or the horizontal brace must be one continuous piece of tube, with the other attaching to it. Any number of additional reinforcing bars, gussets or supports is permitted within the structure of the cage.
7.4.5.3.
7.4.5.4. 7.4.5.5.
7.4.6. FRONT/SIDE HOOPS: 7.4.6.1. The front hoops, side hoops, or down tubes shall begin at the floor. Several configurations are allowed: 7.4.6.2. Side Hoop Configuration: Side Hoops connect directly from the floor of the occupants compartment and continue, in one piece, to connect to the Main Hoop. If Side Hoops are used, they are to be connected together by a single horizontal tube across the top of the windshield with a maximum of 4 bends totaling 90 degrees 10 degrees. Front Hoop Configuration: A front hoop connected to the floor on both sides of the occupant compartment and following the line of the front pillars in one continuous piece may be used. A front hoop must be connected at the top by horizontal bars running back to the main hoop on each side, above the doors with a maximum of 4 bends, totaling 180 degrees 10degrees. HALO Configuration: A top halo hoop following the roof line in one continuous 22
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piece from each side of the main hoop along the tops of the doors and windshield. A HALO must be connected to the floor with forward down tubes following the line of the front pillars with a maximum of 4 bends, totaling 180 degrees 10degrees and a maximum of 2 bends allowed on the down tubes. 7.4.6.5. 7.4.6.6. The front, side or down hoops may extend through the dash pad, including the forward part of the door panel if it is an extension of the dash panel. One (1) Knee bar is recommended in a horizontal plane between forward cage braces in the dash area for all configurations.
7.4.7. REAR HOOP SUPPORTS: 7.4.7.1. The main roll hoop shall have two braces extending to the rear attaching to the frame or chassis. 7.4.7.2. Braces shall be attached as near as possible to the top of the main hoop not more than six (6) inches below the top and at an included angle of at least thirty (30) degrees. 7.4.7.3. No bends are allowed on rear braces. On cars where the rear window/bulkhead prohibits the installation of rear braces, the main hoop shall be attached to the body by plates welded to the cage and bolted to the stock shoulder harness mounting points. 7.4.8. BOLT IN ROLL CAGES Bolt in roll cages are not allowed. 7.4.9. SUPPLEMENTAL BRACING Supplemental bracing is allowed. 7.4.10. SIDE PROTECTION 7.4.10.1. All cars shall have a minimum of two (2) door bars across each front door opening. The door bars may run parallel, or in the shape of an X. If the two door bars do not intersect as they do when forming an X, then a minimum of two vertical tube sections shall connect the upper and lower door bars. 7.4.10.2. Teams may also choose to install a second row of double horizontal door bars that run parallel to the inner bars and extend into the outer door skin, these are also known as NASCAR-STYLE bars. In this configuration, the outer bars must also have a minimum of two (2) vertical tube sections connecting the upper and lower bars. The inner door panel and door internals may be removed. 7.4.11. MOUNTING PLATES 7.4.11.1. Each mounting plate shall be at least 0.08 thick 7.4.11.2. 7.4.11.3. Mounting plates must be fully welded to the structure of the vehicle Each mounting plate shall not be greater than 100 square inches and shall be no greater than twelve (12) inches or less than two (2) inches on a side. The mounting plate may be multi-angled but must not exceed these dimensions in a flat plane Whenever possible, mounting plates shall extend onto a vertical section of the structure (such as a rocker box or door pillar) Any number of tubes may attach to a single plate or to each other. 23
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7.5. MOUNTING HARDWARE (BOLTS) All hardware used in the mounting of seats, or other structural supports shall be SAE Grade 5 or better with a 5/16" minimum diameter. 7.6. WINDOW RESTRAINTS 7.6.1. All cars shall have a window net, the clear O.E.M. glass, or a piece of clear Lexan or other polycarbonate material, in place of both front window openings whenever the car is ontrack. 7.6.2. All open top cars (i.e. convertibles) shall use arm restraints instead of a window or window net. Occupants may choose to use arm restraints in lieu of the required window or window net.
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7.7. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 7.7.1. All cars must have an on-board fire extinguishing system. 7.7.2. The bottle must be mounted so that it can be removed easily for verification of full charge by weighing. 7.7.3. A nozzle outlet must be directed into the driver compartment, but must not be pointed directly at the driver. There shall also be a nozzle outlet in the fuel cell compartment and in the engine compartment. 7.7.4. If the fuel cell compartment is under the car, or the stock fuel tank is being used, the third nozzle shall be pointed at the point where the fuel lines come into the cockpit. If no fuel lines enter the cockpit, the nozzle shall point at where the fuel/sender lines come off fuel tank, or fuel cell, or at the OE fuel tank access panel. 7.7.5. All fire systems shall be serviced and recertified every two years. The proof of this service shall be printed on the exterior of the bottle. Only fire extinguisher systems specifically approved by the FIA on Technical List No.16, or those meeting SFI spec 17.1 will be permitted. 7.7.6. APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS 7.7.6.1. Those approved by the FIA on Technical List No.16 7.7.6.2. Those systems having been certified to SFI spec 17.1 Note: while FIA technical list No.16 lists the systems approved by the FIA, section 3 of FIA Technical List No.6 lists the minimum amounts of extinguishant needed depending on the type of extinguisher system being used. As a minimum, teams shall use the minimum amount of extinguishant listed for the cockpit and engine of Category N, A, B cars.
7.7.7. INFORMATION THAT MUST BE VISIBLE ON THE CONTAINER 7.7.7.1. Capacity 7.7.7.2. 7.7.7.3. 7.7.7.4. 7.7.7.5. Type of extinguishant Weight or volume of the extinguishant Date the extinguisher must be checked, which must be no more than two years after the date of filling, or the date of the last check. All systems must be equipped with a means of checking the pressure of the contents. This does not apply to non-pressurized systems with a Co2 propellant cartridge.
7.7.8. FIRE SYSTEM MOUNTING 7.7.8.1. All extinguishers must be adequately protected and must be situated within the survival cell. 7.7.8.2. 7.7.8.3. In all cases, their mountings must be able to withstand a deceleration of 25 g. All extinguishing equipment must withstand fire.
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7.7.9.1. Any triggering system having its own source of energy is permitted, provided it is possible to operate all extinguishers should the main electrical circuits of the car fail. The driver, when seated normally with the safety belts fastened, and the steering wheel in place, must be able to activate the fire system , by means of a spark proof breaker switch, or a manual push/pull apparatus. This switch/apparatus must be located on the dashboard, or center console, and must be marked with a letter E in red, inside a white circle of a least 3 inches. diameter, with a red edge.
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7.7.9.3.
7.7.10. MARKING 7.7.10.1. If the fire system activation switch used by the driver is located within 12 of one of the front door window openings a second fire system activation switch is not necessary. Otherwise, a second fire system activation switch/apparatus must be fitted for external access. 7.7.10.2. 7.7.10.3. 7.7.10.4. It also must be marked with a letter E in red, inside a white circle of a least 3 inches in diameter, with a red edge. The approved locations for the second switch are; along the A-pillar, along the B pillar, or on the windshield cowl. The second fire system switch shall be located in close proximity to the second master electrical cut-off switch.
7.7.11. NOZZLES The nozzles shall be of the same number and type as those specified by the manufacturer for use with the type of extinguishant being used in the system. Additionally, the nozzles shall be in the locations specified by the manufacturer. 7.7.12. SAFETY PINS The firing safety pin(s) shall be removed before the vehicle leaves pre-grid. 7.8. TOWING APPARATUS 7.8.1. All cars must have a minimum (1) front and (1) rear permanently installed towing apparatus (eye, strap, cable, etc.) with a minimum hole diameter two inches. 7.8.2. The apparatus shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of the vehicle being pulled from non-racing surfaces such as gravel traps, approximately equal to 5000 lbs. 7.8.3. Tow apparatus must be a unique-purpose device. Using other structures i.e; a wing, body panel, or wheel is not allowed. The use of factory tie down loops is not permitted. 7.8.4. Tow apparatus must be easily accessible if the car is stopped in a gravel bed without removal or manipulation of body panels or other bodywork. 7.8.5. Tow apparatus must not protrude more that 1 beyond the furthest forward or rearward dimension of the bodywork or otherwise are hinged and/or collapsible in order to create a blunt surface. 7.8.6. Tow apparatus must be painted or the strap material woven in a color contrasting the body color. 26

7.8.7. Tow apparatus must be clearly marked with an arrow in a contrasting color to the body color by using paint or by using a decal. 8. COMPETITION VEHICLES 8.1. VEHICLE ELEGIBILTIY 8.1.1. Eligible models must have been considered a production car and have had a minimum build run of 600 units in their model year. 8.1.2. Eligible body styles include: coupe, sedan, convertible or wagon and have no more than 5 doors. 8.1.3. Vehicles must maintain the original OEM unibody and/or frame structure between the OEM front and rear suspension mounting points. 8.1.4. Vehicles that do not meet the above eligibility criteria must petition for approval from FORMULA DRIFT. 8.1.5. No trucks or SUVs will be allowed. 8.1.6. Vehicles must be made from metal construction. Vehicles with composite frame or unibodies are not eligible. Vehicles with aluminum construction must contact FORMULA DRIFT for roll cage specifications. 8.2. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION 8.2.1. Engine, transmission, ECU and/or final drive modifications are free, but only the rear wheels may propel the vehicle. 8.2.2. Engine and radiator catch tanks with a minimum capacity of one (1) quart each are required and securely fastened and sealed in the engine compartment. 8.2.3. All fluid systems must be free of leaks. 8.2.4. All cars must be equipped with an on-board starter and power supply which must be in working order at all times 8.2.5. All vehicles must be equipped with a functioning reverse gear. 8.2.6. Traction control and other non-specified driver aids are not allowed. Wheel speed sensors must be removed. 8.3. CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION 8.3.1. Basic Chassis design 8.3.1.1. The original OEM floorpan, frame and or unibody must remain unmodified between the vertical planes created by the original forward most and rear ward most suspension or subframe mounting point.
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VEHICLE FRONT
VEHICLE REAR
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The original OEM floorpan, frame and or unibody must remain unmodified between the horizontal planes created by the original floorpan at the lowest horizontal plane to the roof at its highest horizontal plane. With the exception of 8.3.2 (transmission tunnel and firewall rule) and 8.4 (Fuel cell rule)
8.3.1.3.
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rear window parcel shelf, various tabs and or mounts for unused OEM steering columns, unused OEM windshield wiper mounts, and the exterior roof panel can be replaced with a composite panel. Any other items or structures must receive prior approval in writing from TECHNICAL MANAGER. 8.3.1.4. Rear suspension tower cross-members located at the top of the rear suspension towers may be removed from the unibody only if a suitable replacement structure of equivalent strength is installed after removal of the unibody section. Any unibody panels or part thereof not listed for approved removal from the unibody structure in rule 8.3.1.1, 8.3.1.2, 8.3.1.3, or 8.3.1.4 should be considered non removable unless prior written approval (with submitted photos showing intent prior to removal) has been received from the TECHNICAL MANAGER. Modifications of the stock, OEM firewall and transmission tunnel are as follows:
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8.3.1.6.
Dimension A= Tunnel Width may be no wider than 18 inches Dimension B= Minimum dimension of 10 inches between the bottom of the windshield and the top of the transmission tunnel. Dimension C: Modifications to drive shaft tunnels behind the engine firewall vertical plane should not exceed an overall width of 10.000 inches. Dimension D: Modifications to drive shaft tunnels behind the engine firewall vertical plane should not exceed an overall width of 10.000 inches. Taper Length from the firewall to the end of the transmission tunnel into the beginning of the drive shaft hump may be no longer than 36 inches. No part of the engine casing may cross the vertical threshold of the original firewall into the transmission tunnel. No other modifications may be made to the vehicle chassis, frame, or unibody. 29

Any holes in the firewall must be of the minimum size for the passage of controls and wires, and must be completely sealed to prevent the passage of fluids or flames from the engine compartment to the cockpit.
8.3.2. Front Suspension Design 8.3.2.1. OEM front sub-frames and cross members must be stock and available on the exact year make and model that is competing in FORMULA DRIFT. 8.3.2.2. Original suspension design type must remain: Double wishbone, MacPherson strut etc. Suspension relocation brackets that move suspension points or pivots regardless if they are bolt in to the chassis will not be allowed. MacPherson strut upper mount pivot must remain within the dimensions of the OEM bolt circle on the chassis. Subframe must remain in the factory location: no relocation of the subframe on any plane will be allowed All original suspension mounting tabs must remain in the original position. NO cutting, welding, bending, drilling or modifications of any kind will be allowed. Front subframes may only be modified to directly allow for oil pan/ starter clearance and steering rack relocation. The front subframe must retain intact on at least one major member on one face that spans the entire width of the subframe, thereby keeping the original dimensions of the subframe intact. Any other modifications, cutting, welding, strengthening, etc is not allowed.
8.3.2.3. 8.3.2.4.
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8.3.3. Rear Suspension Mounting Points 8.3.3.1. Live Axle 8.3.3.1.1. The original chassis mounting points must remain unaltered and in the original factory position. Suspension relocation brackets that move suspension points or pivots regardless if they are bolt in to the chassis will not be allowed. 8.3.3.1.2. Original suspension design must remain: 3 link, 4 link, etc.
8.3.3.2. Rear Subframe Vehicles 8.3.3.2.1. OEM Rear sub-frames and cross members must be stock and available on the exact year make and model that is competing in FORMULA DRIFT. 8.3.3.2.2. 8.3.3.2.3. 8.3.3.2.4. Original suspension design type must remain: 5 link, 4 link, strut, etc. Subframe must remain in the factory location: no relocation of the subframe on any plane will be allowed. All original suspension mounting tabs must remain in the original position. NO cutting, welding, bending, drilling or modifications of any kind will be allowed including subframe bushing to chassis mounts. 30

8.3.3.2.5. 8.3.3.2.6. Additional mounting tabs may be added to relocate the suspension arm mounting points a maximum of 2inches on any plane from the original mounting position This will be measured center to center from the original pivot point to the new pivot point. Please refer to the drawing below. (This rule only applies to vehicles with a rear subframe)
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Rear subframes may be modified to allow for mounting or relocating a differential. The rear subframe must retain at least one major member that spans the entire width of the subframe, thereby keeping the original dimensions of the subframe intact. Any other modification(s) such as cutting, welding, strengthening, etc is not allowed.
8.3.4. Modified or aftermarket suspension parts Modified or aftermarket suspension parts, including hubs, are allowed. 8.3.5. Wheel Tethers Wheel tethers are strongly recommended on the front and rear wheels. 8.3.6. Steering Modifications of steering components (steering rack, tie rods, etc) are free. This includes mounting the rack to the front subframe. 8.4. FUEL SYSTEM 8.4.1. Fuel Cells 8.4.1.1. The fuel system design is free. Fuel cells meeting SFI 28.1 are recommended. 8.4.1.2. 8.4.1.3. 8.4.1.4. Fuel tank/cell must be separated from the drivers cockpit by a permanently mounted steel or aluminum bulkhead. Fuel cells may be installed in the interior of the car, preferably within the confines of the roll cage structure. The floor pan may be modified to fit a fuel cell and lines. Fuel cells must have a flapper valve installed to prevent spillage in the event of a 31

roll over. 8.4.2. Fuel Lines 8.4.2.1. Fuel lines and fittings must be high-pressure type and routed in such a way that do not interfere with moving parts and be securely insulated and attached to the unibody or chassis. 8.4.2.2. 8.4.2.3. No fuel lines may be routed through the drivers compartment.
Teams may install dry-break fuel-filler attachments in the rear quarter windows or into the rear windshield or trunk lid to facilitate re-fueling from outside the car. 8.4.2.4. The fuel filler tube between the fuel filler neck and the fuel cell, or tank, must be bulk-headed with .036 steel or .059 aluminum and sealed. There shall be a flexible tube between the fuel filler neck and the fuel cell/tank to allow for misalignment of the tube as the result of an accident as well as a one-way flapper valve. 8.5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8.5.1. Master Cut-Off 8.5.1.1. A Master electrical cut-off switch, wired to completely shut off all engine and electrical system function (except for electrically operated fire suppression systems, if applicable) is mandatory and must mounted outside the vehicle, on the right side cowl just below the windshield and is to be clearly marked with the appropriate OFF markings. 8.5.1.2. The electrical terminals of the cut-off switch and/or any relays used in the circuit must be sufficiently insulated.
8.5.2. Battery 8.5.2.1. The battery must be securely mounted and the positive terminal completely insulated to avoid contact with any other metal parts. 8.5.2.2. Batteries may be relocated. Relocated batteries must be fastened to the frame or unibody with a minimum of two 3/8-in diameter bolts. J bolts or hooks are prohibited. If the battery is located in the drivers compartment, it must in a sealed box bolted to the unibody/chassis with the battery securely fastened inside the box and properly vented and drained. All OEM lights must remain in place. Brake lights, tail lights (rain lights), and headlights must function normally. Each vehicle must have a brake light that is visible from the front of the vehicle, and from above. Roof/front brake lights are available at http://www.v-leds.com. They are 36 inches long LED strips. They are to be mounted at the base of the vehicle roof, at the top of the windshield. They are to be mounted after the installation of the FORMULA DRIFT windshield banner and the strip should run along the top of the windshield and be centered. The light must be connected to the existing brake light circuit. Competitors must use specified light kits which are available from FORMULA DRIFT.
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8.5.3.3. Each FORMULA DRIFT competition vehicle must have a third rear brake light. This brake light is designed to reside far inboard of the main tail lights and brake lights. The lights should be mounted on top of the rear windshield. The purpose of this light is to alert a chasing driver of the lead drivers braking inputs. It is to be mounted in a way that is visible and well protected. Cars must use the V-LED strip that has been previously employed for the front brake light. It is up to the discretion of the TECHNICAL MANAGER to approve the overall position and visibility of the 3rd rear brake light. The use of electrical cut off switches, or any other device that renders the brake lights inoperative in any way, is strictly prohibited.
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8.6. EXHAUST SYSTEM Exhaust system modifications are free, but must exit aft of the rear axle or in the original location. 8.7. BRAKE SYSTEM 8.7.1. The brake system must operate all 4 wheels. 8.7.2. Dual master cylinders pedal assemblies are allowed. Hydraulic fluid lines may not have removable connectors located inside the drivers compartment
8.7.3. Driver adjustable brake bias is allowed. 8.7.4. The use of secondary brake systems is allowed but must be completely separate from the primary system. 8.8. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 8.8.1. Cooling system modifications are free but must be fully closed and free of leaks. 8.8.2. If cooling system lines are routed in the drivers compartment or a trunk area that is open to the driver, they must be separated from the driver by a crushable metal enclosure made up of .036 steel, or .059 aluminum. The floor of the enclosure must be designed to prevent accumulation of fluids. 8.8.3. Cooling systems shall be filled with water only. Water wetter is allowed.
8.9. OIL SYSTEM 8.9.1. Oil storage tanks that are not located in the original position must be surrounded by a 10 mm thick crushable structure. Provided that the oil tank is not located in close proximity to the outer surface of the bodywork, and there is some of the structure of the vehicle between the oil tank and the bodywork, the cars structure will meet the 10mm crushable structure rule. 8.9.2. If the oil tank is located in the cockpit area, or a trunk area that is open to the driver, it must be separated from the driver by a metal enclosure made up of .036 steel, or .059 aluminum. 8.9.3. The floor of the enclosure must be designed to prevent accumulation of fluids. 8.10. INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS 8.10.1. The interior of the vehicle must be clean and professional in appearance. 8.10.2. All non-essential and/or loose items must be removed.
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8.10.3. Any removable equipment such as spare tires, tools, bins, etc., shall be removed along with attaching hardware, brackets and covers. 8.10.4. All carpeting and/or sound deadening material must be removed. 8.10.5. The modification of gauges is free. 8.10.6. The dashboard must be either stock or stock replacement. Replacement must be same dimension and position of stock dashboard. 8.10.7. Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) must be removed. 8.10.8. Any steering wheel except wood rimmed types may be used. Any shift knob may be used. 8.10.9. Interior mirror may be replaced with a multi-plane type mirror, but must not extend beyond the confines of the interior. 8.11. EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS 8.11.1. Cars must maintain the OEM look and feel and be clean, free of damage and presentable for competition. 8.11.2. Aftermarket body panels, front and/or rear fascias, side skirts and wings, etc are permitted; body work that is not designed as O.E.M. or an O.E.M. replacement of the original make and model of the vehicle must be approved by the TECHNICAL MANAGER. 8.11.3. No vertical aerodynamic elements may be added other than, 2 (two) wing standoffs and 2 (two) wing end plates. The size of each of these my not exceed 12x16 inches in size per unit (dimension, not surface area). 8.11.4. The installation of these devices may not obstruct the view, from any angle, or operation any of safety device, signaling light, indicator, or other equipment. 8.11.5. Two (2) hood pins, equally spaced across the front of hood, are required within 24 of the leading edge of the hood. Additional hood pins, i.e. at the back plane of the hood, are also recommended. The original stock latch must be removed. 8.11.6. All bodywork must be painted or covered, securely latched and/or fastened and not loose in any manner. 8.11.7. Door, quarter and rear window glass must be OEM or clear Lexan with a 3mm minimum thickness and securely bolted in place. Windshields must be installed and OEM glass or OEM replacement material (i.e. Speedglass) and be free of cracks. Non-glass, replacement windshields must be a minimum 3/16 thickness, be adequately mounted, and have supplemental, vertical bracing made of minimum 16 gauge (.0625) aluminum and inch wide, securely mounted down the center of the opening, inside the vehicle. 8.11.8. Cars must have a functioning windshield wiper. 8.11.9. Two external, rear-facing mirrors are required, and must be positioned so that the driver can see objects along both sides of the vehicle.
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8.11.10. The outside door latch/lock operating mechanism may be removed or modified. If it is not in the original location, the door must be operable from the exterior and the opening mechanism must be clearly visible and/or marked for access by safety personnel. All required FORMULA DRIFT and/or other decals or markings must be present in their specified location (see Appendix D). FORMULA DRIFT windshield banners are required. FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to have any decals, marks, or other items removed or covered at their discretion.
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9. TIRES 9.1. TIRE SIZE REGULATION 9.1.1. Cars are limited to the size of the rear tire that can be used, depending on the weight of the vehicle. 9.1.2. A car must be track-ready and running when it is weighed and registered to a weight class. A car will be weighed WITH the driver 9.1.3. Once the car is registered to a weight class, it will be recorded, and issued a class specific sticker that must be displayed prominently on the windshield. A car's weight may fluctuate within the limits of its weight class, but it can never weigh less than the minimum weight for its registered class.
9.1.4. Tire sizes are AS MEASURED in mm with the official Formula Drift tire tool, across the span of the contact patch. The Formula Drift tire tool will determine class compliance regardless of the advertised sidewall size. Tires will be measured on the rim, while on the car, while the car is on the ground. 9.1.5. Tire size must not exceed the maximum size dictated by class at any time on track. 9.1.6. Tire size will be measured and verified on track before the start of every tandem round and qualifying. A FORMULA DRIFT official may also check tire size at any time during the event. Weight and Tire Classes2100-2399lbs up to 240mm 2400-2699lbs up to 250mm 2700-2799lbs up to 260mm 2800-2899lbs up to 270mm 2900-2999lbs up to 280mm 3000-3099lbs up to 290mm 3100-3199lbs up to 300mm 3200-3299lbs up to 310mm
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9.2. Weight Compliance 9.2.1. All cars must be weighed in a ready to drive state. All vehicles must weight within the designated weight classes. No vehicles under 2100lbs or over 3299lbs. FORMULA DRIFT will include this weighing at a mandatory pre-event inspection before the first event. 9.2.2. 9.2.3. 9.2.4. Cars will be weighed WITH driver, complete with all required bodywork and safety equipment installed. Drivers must be fully suited with helmets during the weigh- in process. Cars may only be weighed and registered upon passing their annual safety and technical inspection. A car can only be weighed and registered before the official start of a FORMULA DRIFT event. Cars may be weighed before any event and only during the regular technical inspection hours provided. The vehicle may not change weight classes at any time during an event. It is required of each competitor to inform the TECHNICAL MANAGER in writing of any modification(s) to their vehicle that alters the weight of the vehicle by more than 10 lbs.
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9.2.6. FORMULA DRIFT will be impounding all podium finishers immediately after end of competition and they will be checked for weight and tire size compliance. 9.2.7. There will also be random compliance checks at any time during the FORMULA DRIFT events at FORMULA DRIFT's discretion.
9.2.8. FORMULA DRIFT reserves the right to weigh cars at any time before, during or after an event. 9.3. Ballast 9.3.1. A car may have up to 50 lbs of ballast weight added to it. 9.3.2. Ballast must serve only the unique purpose of adding weight to a vehicle. 9.3.3. FORMULA DRIFT officials must approve all weight material. 9.3.4. Blocks must weight no less than 5 pounds each and cannot be made of liquid of any type, pellets or any other granulated material. 9.3.5. Added weight must be securely bolted in place with a minimum of one -inch diameter grade 8 bolt. 9.3.6. No weight shifting devices are allowed.
9.3.7. This includes but not limited to hydraulic or electronic devices. 9.3.8. Ballast must be mounted ahead of the rear axle. 9.4. Tire Measuring Procedure 9.4.1. Rear tires will be measured while on the vehicle, on the ground, in a ready-to-drive state. 9.4.2. Tires will be measured across the width of the tread 3 inches up from where the tread 36

meets the ground, from the rear of the car. 9.4.3. The measuring device is a flat sliding ruler with 2 legs extending out from the flat at 45 degrees. With the legs contacting the sidewall, and the flat contacting the tread, the measure A is the width of the tire, measured across the tips of the legs. 9.4.4. For a tire to be compliant for a certain weight class it must fall within the designated size range within the measuring device. 9.4.5. The official measuring tool will be available from FORMULA DRIFT directly for purchase.
9.5. TIRE ELIGIBILITY 9.5.1. Tires must be DOT approved and have a minimum production run of 2,500 tires, and the tires must be available in the United States at regular retail outlets. 9.5.2. Tires must have a minimum tread wear rating of 140 (UTQG). 9.5.3. 17 inch tires must have a MSRP of no more than $500.00
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9.5.4. 18 inch tires must have a MSRP of no more than $750.00. 9.5.5. 19 inch tires must have a MSRP of no more than $1,000.00. 9.5.6. Entrants must declare their tire manufacturer as a part of the event entry form
9.6. APPROVED TIRES 9.6.1. Only tires listed in Appendix C will be allowed. 9.6.2. Teams who wish to use any size, model, or brand not specified here must file for and gain approval from FORMULA DRIFT. 9.7. MODIFICIATION 9.7.1. Any attempt to modify tires in any manner is prohibited. Grooving or Shaving of tires is prohibited. 9.7.2. The use of traction compounds or any other substance that may alter the physical properties of the tire are prohibited. 9.7.3. Tire warmers or any other means of artificially altering the tire temperatures are prohibited. 9.7.4. Tire balancing with fluids or internal loose weights is prohibited.
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Appendix B Occupant Restraint Regulations
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All occupants shall utilize a driver restraint system that conforms to these regulations. See Appendix B, Figures 1-12 All occupants in FORMULA DRIFT EVENTS must utilize either a five-point, or six-point, restraint harness meeting the following specifications at all times during practice, qualifying, and the race. A five-point system is required for use in automobiles where the occupant is seated in an upright position, and consists of a three-inch seat belt, three-inch shoulder straps, or two-inch shoulder straps with three-inch wide professional padding, and a two-inch antisubmarine strap. The single anti-submarine strap shall be attached to the floor structure of the car similar to the shoulder harness mounting and have a metal-to-metal connection with the single release common to the seat belt and shoulder harness. A six-point system may also be used, and is recommended. A six-point system is required for use in automobiles where the occupant is seated in a semireclining position and consists of either a three-inch seat belt, three-inch shoulder straps, or twoinch shoulder straps with three-inch wide professional padding, and two, approximately two-inch, leg straps. The double leg straps of the six-point system may be attached to the floor, or be attached to the seat belt so that the occupant sits on them, passing them up between his legs and attaching them either to the single release common to the seat belt and shoulder harness, or attaching them to the shoulder harness straps. It is also permissible for the leg straps to be secured at a point common to the seat belt attachment to the structure, passing under the occupant and up between his legs to the seat belt release, or shoulder harness straps. The material of all straps shall be nylon, or Dacron polyester, and in new or perfect condition. The buckles must be of metal-to-metal quick-release type, except in the case of leg straps of the sixpoint system, where they attach to the seat belt, or shoulder harness straps. The shoulder harness shall be the over-the-shoulder type. There must be a single release common to the seat belt and shoulder harness. Only separate shoulder straps are permitted. (Y-type shoulder straps are not allowed.) H-type configuration is allowed. In cases where the occupant is in a semi-reclining position, the shoulder harness shall be attached so that the angle between a line drawn through the drivers spine and the shoulder harness is 70degrees or greater. All straps must be free to run through intermediate loops, or clamps/buckles. If 3-bar adjusters are used, they shall be placed as close to the mounting points as possible. Straps utilizing a hook with a spring-loaded clip, which attaches to an eyebolt, must use a cotter pin, or safety wire, through the small hole that prevents the clip from opening. Occupants of open cockpit cars must use arm restraints. The minimum acceptable bolts used in the mounting of all belts end harnesses are SAE Grade 5. Where possible, seat belt, shoulder harness, and anti-submarine strap(s) should be mounted to the roll structure, or frame of the car. Where this is not possible, large diameter mounting washers or 39
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equivalent should be used to spread the load. Bolting through aluminum floor panels, etc., is not acceptable. B.11: SFI Certification Harness systems may be certified to SFI spec 16.1, and shall bear the appropriate label(s). This certification shall expire on December 31st of the 2nd year, after the year of manufacture. The harness system may be sent to the manufacturer for re-webbing and recertification. FIA Certification Harness systems may be homologated by the FIA to specification 8853/98, and shall bear the appropriate label(s). It is recommended that the harness system be replaced every three (3) years, but the mandatory replacement date is the 5th year after production. The expiration date, instead of the date of manufacture, is printed on the FIA label(s). B.12: Regardless of the date of manufacture, the safety harness shall be replaced if the webbing is cut/frayed, if any of the buckles are bent/cracked, if the car has been in a severe impact, or at the direction of the TECHNICAL MANAGER. If any of these conditions exist, the TECHNICAL MANAGER shall cut the certification labels off of the harness. The team will then have to return the harness to the manufacturer for recertification. The shoulder harness shall be mounted as closely behind the seat back as possible, not to exceed twelve-inches (12). The shoulder harness shall be above a line drawn downward from the shoulder point at an angle of no more than 20-degrees with the horizontal. The shoulder straps shall pass through the seat, without interference, to the attachment points. (Figure 1) The lap belts shall be mounted rearward of the pelvis, between two lines drawn at 45-degrees, and 65-degrees, below the horizontal. The lap belts shall pass through the seat, without interference, to the attachment points. (Figure 1) Two anti-submarine straps/leg straps, as are found in a 6-point harness system, are highly recommended. If used, they shall be mounted in accordance to manufacturers specifications. If a single anti-submarine strap is used, it shall be mounted in accordance to manufacturers specifications. (Figure 2)
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APPENDIX C TIRES C.1 TIRE ELIGIBILITY Tires must be DOT approved and have a minimum annual production volume of 2,500 tires available in the United States, at regular retail outlets. Tires must have a minimum tread wear rating of 140 (UTQG) 17 inch tires must have and MSRP of no more than $500.00 18 inch tires must have and MSRP of no more than $750.00 19 inch tires must have and MSRP of no more than $1,000.00 Entrants must declare their tire manufacturer as a part of the event entry form. C.2 APPROVED TIRES Only those tires listed herein are eligible for competition.
Manufacturer Model Source American Pacific Industries, Inc 800-944-8414
Achilles Achilles Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Cooper Falken Falken Falken Falken Falken Falken Falken Hankook Hankook Hankook Kenda Maxxis Nexen Nexen Nitto Yokohoma Yokohoma
ATR Sport 123S Zeon 2XS Zeon ZPT Zeon Sport A/S Zeon RS3 Cobra Radial G/T Azenis RT-615 Azenis RT-615K Azenis ST-115 FK-451 FK-452 Ziex ZE-512 Ziex ZE-912 Ventus V12 EVO K110 Ventus R-S2 Ventus R-S3 (Z222) Kaiser KR20 MA-Z1 Drift N3000 N6000 NT05 Advan Neova AD08 S. Drive
Turbo Wholesale Tire, Inc 626-856-1400
discounttire.com
Citytireonline.com
Boulevard Tire Company 201-864-3370 Citytireonline.com Allen Tire Company 888-330-2134 discounttire.com tirerack.com Citytireonline.com
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C.3 MODIFICATIONS Any attempt to modify tires in any manner is prohibited. Grooving or Shaving of tires is prohibited. The use of traction compounds or any other substance that may alter the physical properties of the tire are prohibited. Tire warmers or any other means of artificially altering the tire temperatures is prohibited. C.4 TIRE COMPLIANCE AND CLAIMING PROGRAM A competitor has the right to Claim another competitors tires if they believ the tires are not within legal specification. There are two types of claims: 1. Non Compliant Tread Compound Used in the event that a competitors tire compound is non consistent with a specific make and model tire as it is commercially available. Procedure: A single tire will be identified by the Protestor, which will be removed and sent out for independent analysis. Claiming Fee (Bond) to be paid to FORMULA DRIFT by protestor: $1,000. 2. Tire Component Tampering Used in the event that is a competitors tire has been tampered with, chemically treated, or altered in some way so that it varies from a specific make and model tire as it is commercially available. Procedure: Two tires must be claimed; the tire believed to have been altered, as well as an identical make and model tire that has been used at the same specific, event, but which has not been altered. Claiming Fee (Bond) to be paid to FORMULA DRIFT by protestor: $3,100. To make a claim, the Team Representative from the protestor must confidentially notify the TECHNICAL MANAGER of the claim via written notification accompanied by the claiming fee. Protest rules and time periods specified in 5.2 also apply. The TECHNICAL MANAGER will notify the team in question (protested) and mark the tires to be claimed. The protested team will remove the marked tires and turn over custody to the TECHNICAL MANAGER. The TECHNICAL MANAGER will ship the marked tires to Smithers Scientific Services for analysis. If any of the tires are found to be non-compliant, the claiming fee will be returned to the protestor. The TECHNICAL MANAGER will report to the RACE MANAGER the technical infraction and the DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE will take appropriate action with the possible fines, loss of points, or suspension of drivers FORMULA DRIFT Pro License. The protested tire manufacturer, crew chief and/or car owner may be subject to similar disciplinary actions. Any non-compliant tires become property of FORMULA DRIFT. If the tires are found to be compliant, the claiming free will be forfeited to FORMULA DRIFT and the claimed tires will be returned to the protested team. 44

C.5 REQUESTING TIRE ELIGIBILITY To request a tire for competition and validate eligibility: Tire manufacturers are required to declare each tire model that they wish to enter FORMULA DRIFT events, and have that tire approved by FORMULA DRIFT prior to entering it for competition. A separate declaration package is required for each tire model. This declaration must include: Tire Model Full description of the tire line (i.e. Cooper Zeon 2XS, or Cooper Zeon ZPT vs. Cooper Zeon), model numbers, part numbers, and rim diameters that you wish to enter. Tire Specification Data Sheet Including sizes, Service Description, DOT, UTQG, Width, and Diameter. Providing pictures, tread footprints, engineering drawings, etc. is also encouraged. Proof of Retail Distribution List at least two verifiable sources for retail distribution, including contact names, address and phone numbers. These will be verified, and must be kept up to date. Marketing Material Current examples of some type of commercial marketing, promotions, or sales material: PDFs, brochures, flyers, advertisements, press releases, websites, etc. Retail Sample FORMULA DRIFT must have in its possession, a sample of each tire that is eligible. These samples will be sourced from a random retail distribution chain, not from the manufacturer. Production Volume Data* Documented proof of annual production volume. This may be via production reports, distribution data, company annual reports, sales data, or other. Also provide the date of the first production. * This data will be kept strictly confidential between the providing manufacturer and FORMULA DRIFT Holdings, LLC. Non-Disclosure Agreements will be executed if necessary. Tire eligibility requests must be made at least 60 days prior to the expected competition date.
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APPENDIX D DECAL PLACEMENT All competing cars must carry the following mandatory Decals or marks, as well as any other decals as mandated by FORMULA DRIFT via supplemental regulations, memos, and other communications. A FORMULA DRIFT Decal Placement sheet depicting appropriate placement and specifications is kept current and is available from FORMULA DRIFT (example following). 1. Two (2) assigned car numbers: One (1) on each side of the car in Black, utilizing the approved FORMULA DRIFT Number Board 2. One (1) official FORMULA DRIFT series decals on the front bumper. 3. One (1) official FORMULA DRIFT windshield banner. 4. One (1) additional decal on windshield as specified 5. One (1) Triple Crown Logo on windshield as specified (Triple Crown Events Only) 6. All mandatory contingency decals as appropriate. 7. Competitors may also be required to carry event specific sponsor decals or marks.
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All vehicles must have the number plate in the designated area above. Any alteration such as cutting or modifying is not allowed. A minimum fine of $500 per event will be issued to any violators. All drivers and teams must carry a FORMULA DRIFT series patch on the uppermost right chest and upper left arm of the drivers and teams uniform. Other official series sponsor patches may be required. A digital file will be available January 1st, 2012. Please contact the FORMULA DRIFT offices for the digital file.
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Appendix E Competition Format FORMULA DRIFT Pro Championship E.1 GENERAL Drifting is a driving technique in which a driver breaks the rear wheels out of a gripping position and counter-steers the vehicle around a course or track. Generally the line that is designated by a panel of judges is a line that provides the highest speed and angle the car is capable of handling. The FORMULA DRIFT Championship consists of a scheduled number of two-day meets or Championship Rounds in which drivers compete in a single elimination bracket and head-to-head match-ups. Drivers first qualify individually to ascertain where they will be positioned into a bracket that then determines the head-to-head match-ups. Head-to-head runs are judged and based on a number of pre-determined criteria winner moving into the next level of the bracket. Points and standings are awarded based on finishing order and cumulative season points will determine the championship order. The criteria for judging are as follows: A) SPEED: Speed is a non-subjective criterion. Speed is used by monitoring a drivers speed at a specific part of the course. Each course may have multiple speed capturing areas, but only one area will ultimately be used in scoring. A designated points scale based on the average speed through the events practice sessions will determine the speed needed to achieve a score. B) ANGLE: The maximum drift angle at which a driver can maintain and control his/her vehicle throughout the marked course. C) LINE: The drift line is defined as the ideal path a vehicle must take on course and is marked by inner clipping points and zones, outer clipping points and zones and transition zones. Inner clipping points are reference points on the course where the vehicles front bumper should come as close as possible to the reference point. Outer clipping points are reference points are scored by determining how close the corner of the vehicles rear bumper comes to the point. Transition zones are areas on track where the direction of the line changes and vehicles must change the direction of their drift. Scoring will be based on the execution of the transition. The drift line will be given during the drivers meeting at each event. D) STYLE/IMPACT: Style is probably the most subjective part of the drivers runs. Style is just what it sounds like: The drivers overall ability to take the specific judging criteria and display it is the most personal and individual way. That is the essence of style. Aggressive flicks, closeness to walls, extreme angle and extreme proximity to the lead vehicle (in case of head-to-head competitions) are examples of where personal driving style can be showcased. E.2 QUALIFYING All competitors will be required to qualify in order to make the competition. A) Qualifying Scoring In qualifying, each judge will be assigned to a criterion: Line, Angle, or Style. Line is worth 25 points. Angle is worth 25 points. Style is worth 40 points, of which the Line and Angle judges can contribute 0 or 5 points each to the 40 point total. The Speed category is worth either 0 or 10 points and is 48

measured at a specific point on the course for each event. The Line, Angle and the Style judges may award points in .25 point increments for their specific criterion. B) Spinouts: Anytime a driver spins out or experiences multiple major under-steers during a run, a 0 score will be awarded. C) Off Course Unless otherwise specified during the judging meetings, if at any time 3 tires or more are off course during a run, the driver will be given a score of 0. D) Clipping Zones Cones or other similar marking will designate all clipping points, either inner or outer. Anytime an inner clipping zone is hit, the vehicle will be considered to be off course, and points will either be deducted or the driver will be scored a 0, depending on the severity of the hit. Hitting an outer clipping zone with anything other than the drivers rear bumper will be counted as off course and will be scored a 0. (ie. Hitting the cone with the rear tire, door, etc.) Slight contact with a wall or cone in the outer clipping zone will not result in a point deduction if the hit does not disturb or affect the flow of the drivers run. This means no major corrections were needed after the hit and the driver was still able to maintain proper line, speed, and angle. If the hit occurs at any other point on track other than the marked outer clipping zones points may be deducted. If a spin or major under steer results from contact with an outer clipping zone an automatic score of 0 will be given. E) In the event that qualifying cannot be completed, such as a rain-out or other circumstances, qualifying order will be established by rank or by previous season points. F) In the event of rain or weather that does not cause cancellation of qualifying or head-to-head, the judges have the right to make adjustments to the criteria of judging and to subsequently disseminate this information to the spotters and drivers.
E.3 TANDEM ELIMINATION ROUNDS Tandem rounds are based on two (2) runs, in head-to-head format, with competitors paired up based on seeding position. The higher qualifier will lead the first run and the second led by the lower qualifier. A) Lead Car The lead car is to drift the course using the speed, line, angle and style as defined by the judges for qualifying. Typically, the lead car should driver 90 percent of his/her qualifying run(s) and focus specifically on hitting all clipping point and zones with the maximum line, angle, speed and style as possible. B) Chase Car In general, the chase car needs to treat the lead car as a moving clipping point and showcase more angle and style while in chase. With regards to speed, a chase driver may get as close to the lead car as possible as long as the chase cars front wheels DO NOT reach in front of the lead cars front wheels. In essence, if done properly, a chase driver can be door-to-door with the lead car without being in violation of being on a lower line. For a chase car to show true dominance to the lead car, the driver must follow the line the lead driver chooses, maintain consistent and larger angle than the lead car and use speed to maintain consistent and close proximity to the lead car. 49

C) Passing Passing is allowed in Formula DRIFT. Passing is allowed only once a chase car has cleanly driven through an outer clipping zone. Passing must be executed in a safe and professional manner. A safe pass is one that is done in such a way that the car being passed does not lose any speed after the pass is complete. Passing must be done while in drift, without interrupting the line of the car being passed and in the proper line. If a pass results in contact, the passing car may be penalized. Formula DRIFT encourages drivers and teams to request insight on areas on the track where passes might be applicable and legal. E.4 COLLISIONS Vehicle contact in drifting is something that FORMULA DRIFT recognizes as part of the sport, however contact of vehicles while in head-to-head battle requires specific rulings and guidelines as follows: A) LEAD CAR: The lead car is required at all times to run the line given by the judges and also maintain adequate speed throughout the course. If the lead car measures untypical speed, this may result in a score against that driver. Typical speed for a lead car is defined as speeds of equivalent measurement from qualifying speeds. Some slight variance (+5, -5) is in most cases acceptable. If the lead car loses drift, goes off line or reduces speed too drastically in comparison to that particular drivers qualifying speeds and the chase car hits the lead car, the lead car will in most cases be deemed at fault for the contact. It is each individual judges job to ascertain fault. There may be circumstances where the lead car is not at fault for the contact, but this will be left to each individual judge to ascertain. B) CHASE CAR: The chase car is required at all times to follow and chase the lead car. The driver of the chase car is encouraged to know the approximate speed of the lead car through the entire course. If the chase car makes contact, in most cases that driver will be deemed at fault for the contact unless otherwise noted. Contact known as rubbing is acceptable, however the chase car cannot affect the lead car where loss of drift or loss of line occurs. C) DAMAGE DUE TO CONTACT: Once contact is made and damage occurs to either vehicle, the Judges using majority rule will ascertain fault. If damage due to contact occurs, both drivers have a right to have their spotter enact a 5 Minute Rule. It is expected that in most cases damaged vehicles can be repaired in this time frame. In some cases, damage sustained to the vehicles may require more time to repair. At this point ONLY the vehicle not at fault may ask for additional time. (NOTE: This does not prevent teams ability to call 5 Minutes for other purposes). In the spirit of time and the show, the RACE MANAGER also reserves the right to continue the competition with the outstanding head-to-head matches of that particular round. The RACE MANAGER will re-assess the vehicle between subsequent head-to-head match ups or even at the end of the round. In most cases FORMULA DRIFT will encourage teams and drivers to finish the head-to-head match-up, but there will be cases where vehicles may not be able to be repaired or contact happened on the last run of a head-to-head in which case the judges can make a call on the winner of the match. If a team cannot repair their vehicle and the team was also not at fault during the incident, a FORMULA DRIFT official will verify that indeed the car is not repairable in time for the next round and declare the driver the winner of the match. The driver may move onto the next round or if the damage is too extreme, may exit from the competition.
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E.6 TANDEM ELIMINATIONS Three Judges will observe both runs during a head-to-head battle. There will be no declaration of scores between the two runs. At the conclusion of the head to head battle each judge will individually declare a winner. Judges are allowed to converse but are not permitted to show their written winner to any other judge. Judge separation devices may be used. Judges will select from three options: Driver A wins Driver B wins One More Time The majority will rule and a winner will be decided. In the event there is no clear majority, a One More Time will be granted, and the competitors will begin another 2-run head-to-head battle. Multiple One-More-Times may be necessary to determine a winner. Examples of Decisions: Scenario Judge 1 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Decisions Driver A Driver A Driver B Driver A Winner
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Judge 2 Judge 3 Driver B One More Time
All judging is done from the on top of the judging stand. If a clipping point is not visible from the judging stand, a flag system or a closed-circuit TV may be used to communicate whether a driver properly scores the clipping point. E.7 SPOTTERS Each team will be designated one spotter card. A spotter stand will be placed in a comparable area to the judges stand to give team spotters a similar viewing perspective as the judges. During Tandem Battle, the designated team spotter is required in the spotter stand. If a spotter is not assigned, a team may appoint another teams spotter to represent their driver. E.8 5-MINUTE GRACE PERIOD To maintain safety in the competition, during tandem competition runs only, teams may call for a 5-minute grace period to make any necessary repairs. 5-Minute grace periods are not allowed for Practice or Qualifying. 5-Minute grace periods are not to be used for strategic purposes. Only the designated team representative will be allowed to request the 5-Minute grace period, and it must be made through a FORMULA DRIFT OFFICIAL. Only the RACE MANAGER may grant a 5-Minute grace period. Team will not be granted a 5-Minute grace period if it is believed to be unwarranted. Competitors who fail to make the necessary repairs the allotted time limits will be disqualified from the competition and forfeit to the opposing driver Teams may only use one 5-Minute grace period throughout the competition. Additional and concurrent 5Minute grace period requests are not allowed unless cited in other sections of these rules. E.9 VEHICLE SERVICING DURING TANDEM Competitor vehicles cannot be serviced by their crew between the first and second runs of a tandem round. This includes tire changes, tire pressure adjustments, suspension adjustments, fueling, cool-down, etc. E.10 TOP 32 FORMAT 32 drivers will compete in single elimination head-to-head battles and win his/her way through a standard 32-Driver bracket. Tandem rounds are based on two (2) runs in Head-to-Head format, with competitors paired up based on their rank determined by qualifying. The higher ranked driver leads the first run and lower ranked driver leading the second run.
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Points Awards Head to Head Winner 2nd 3rd 4th Top 8 Top 16 Top 32 Qualifying 1 2 3 4 56 78 9 12 13 16 17 24 25 32 12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1 0.5 0.25 100 88 78 69 61 54 24
Automatic Pro License renewal = 100pts
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APPENDIX G DATA I FORMULA DRIFT may require some or all cars to have Data Acquisition systems installed. These systems may be used for judging or for technical purposes. Any data collected is the property of FORMULA DRIFT, and discretion will be used to keep it confidential between the team and FORMULA DRIFT as necessary, however data used for judging purposes may be disclosed to other teams as appropriate. If required, detail regarding sourcing, installation, and operation of a Data Acquisition system will be found in this Appendix, or referenced in official FORMULA DRIFT publications including but not limited to Supplemental Regulations, Bulletins or Memos.
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APPENDIX H INSURANCE SUMMARY FORMULA DRIFT provides Participant Accident Insurance for all FORMULA DRIFT sanctioned events including practice and qualifying and is extended to all participants such as OFFICIALS, crew members, owners, entrants, and any other individual or entity that holds a FORMULA DRIFT membership and appropriate credential. The policies extend to accidental bodily injury sustained in a restricted area that is controlled by FORMULA DRIFT and which occurs independent of other causes. The coverage provided under the Participant Accident Coverage is as follows: Accidental Death $ 25,000 Accidental Dismemberment $ 10,000 Excess Accident Medical Benefit $ 25,000 Accident Total Disability $ 100.00 (weekly for up to 104 weeks after 7 days.) Claims should be immediately reported and sent to: FORMULA DRIFT Holdings, LLC. Andy Luk, Director of Operations 200 Pine Avenue, Suite 615 Long Beach, CA 90802
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APPENDIX I RADIOS The Race Operations frequency is 461.0750. All teams are required to monitor this frequency at all times. Please refer to Section 4.
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Appendix J Ride-Along Terms and Conditions
Ride-Along Requirements Formula DRIFT ride along participants must be at least 18 years old and sign a Release of Liability waiver before entering the vehicle. Closed toed shoes and long pants are also required. It is also recommended that the rider be under 6 foot tall and under 220 pounds. Formula DRIFT vehicles use racing certified seats and the rider must be able to properly fit and be secured to the seat. The rider must also fall under each seat manufacturers suggested specifications for body type. It is mandatory that the rider be in good physical condition and in good health. Formula DRIFT assumes no responsibility for riders that fail to disclose this information prior to the ride along. Formula DRIFT Ride-Alongs are not guaranteed. Special circumstances do occur that may delay or cancel all ride alongs for the event. Formula DRIFT and its staff will do the best to notify said parties when possible. Due to track restrictions and noise ordinances not every rider that has signed up for a ride along will receive the ride along. Formula DRIFT will do try to accommodate all parties. Proper identification will need to be brought to the track for age verification. By participating in the Ride-Along program you give and grant unto Formula DRIFT, its duly authorized agents and assigns, the rights to the use of your name, likeness, voice or photographs taken at the Formula DRIFT event, including, but not limited to television and radio broadcasts, film productions, videotape reproductions and the like, and you hereby relinquish all rights therefore for these purposes. **This experience is not suitable for children aged 15 years and under. Riders between 16-17 years of age are REQUIRED to have a pre-written approval from a parent and/or guardian prior to arriving to the track.
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Record of Revisions 11/15/2012 Release 2012 FD Professional Drifting Rules & Regulations 8.3.2.2 and 8.3.3.1.1 7.4 8.3.22 9.2.1 Appendix C.2 Appendix D Appendix E 7.7.9.3 7.7.10.2 Appendix E.2 Section A 8.5.2.2 9.1.4 9.1.6 9.3.5 Current Version 1.0 Release Date 11/15/2012 1/18/2012 1/18/2012 3/21/2012 3/21/2012 3/21/2012 3/21/2012 3/21/2012 3/26/2012 3/26/2012 4/25/2012 4/25/2012 4/25/2012 4/25/2012 4/25/2012 Notes Production Release Suspension relocation brackets Addition of Roll Cage Drawing Verbiage added Verbiage added. Minimum and Maximum weights added. 2012 Approved Tires Reworded patch locations Updated Competition Format Changed from cm to inches Changed from cm to inches Changed Judge Points system Verbiage added Verbiage added. Change to Weight and Tire Classes Verbiage added
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