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2019 TCR Australia Series Sporting Regulations Version 1 Published 30/04/2019 Version 2 Published 05/06/2019 Version 3 Published 31/07/2019 Version 4 Published 10/09/2019
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS Table of Contents DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS 4 SPORTING REGULATIONS 7 S1 TITLE and JURISDICTION 7 S2 ADMINISTRATION 7 S3 COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY 7 S4 AUTOMOBILE ELIGIBILITY 8 S5 DRIVER ELIGIBILITY 8 S6 SERIES ROUNDS 9 S7 SERIES CALENDAR 9 S8 ROUND FORMAT 9 S9 DRIVER QUALIFICATION 9 S10 GRID DETERMINATION 10 S11 START PROCEDURE 10 S12 AWARDS and POINT SCORE 10 S13 EVENT OPERATIONS 12 S14 TYRES 16 S15 FUEL 17 S16 AUTOMOBILE MARKINGS 18 S17 DRIVER’S APPAREL 18 S18 BALANCE of PERFORMANCE (BoP) 18 S19 DATA LOGGERS 19 S20 IN-CAR CAMERAS 19 S21 ENGINE AND TURBO RESTRICTIONS 20 S22 TESTING RESTRICTIONS 21 S23 RAIN LIGHT 21 S24 SCALES OF FACT and TCR TECHNICAL CHECK AREA 21 S25 TIMING TRANSMITTER 22 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 2 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S26 PIT GARAGE SETUP 22 S27 PASSENGER RIDES 22 S28 COMPETITOR CONDUCT 22 APPENDIX 1 – MARKINGS ON AUTOMOBILES 23 APPENDIX 2 – MARKINGS ON AUTOMOBILES – SIDE 24 APPENDIX 3 – APPAREL SIGNAGE 25 APPENDIX 4 – TEST DAY NOTIFICATION 26 APPENDIX 5 – TEST DAY TYRE ORDER 27 APPENDIX 6A – ENGINE CHANGE REQUEST 28 APPENDIX 6B – TURBO CHANGE REQUEST 29 APPENDIX 7 – JUDICIAL IN-CAR CAMERA RECORDED VIEW EXTERNAL 30 APPENDIX 8 – JUDICIAL IN-CAR CAMERA RECORDED VIEW INTERNAL 31 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 3 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS Definitions & Abbreviations Automobile A vehicle that is log booked for competition by CAMS and is registered for competition with the CM. BoP Balance of Performance document which details each parameter that may be adjusted in order to maintain parity between each eligible model Automobile. CA The Category Administrator as appointed by the CM. CAMS The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd, the Board of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (the Board of CAMS) and any other person, commission, committee or body within the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd which holds an authorised delegation of power from the Board of CAMS. CAMS is the ASN for Australia and its territories. Car Controller A crew member who is responsible for the safe operation of an Automobile in the Pit Lane. The Car Controller must be primarily positioned near the front of the Automobile while it is on its wheels in its Pit Bay and must not undertake any work at all on an Automobile whilst the Automobile is in the Pit Lane. The Car Controller must at all times maintain full control of any Pit Stop and the Automobile’s movements into the Pit Bay and release from the Pit Bay. CM The Category Manager of the Series as appointed by CAMS. Competition Number The number used to identify each Automobile and as displayed on the Automobile in accordance with Schedule K of the CAMS Manual. Competitor A person or body who holds a Competitor’s licence acceptable to CAMS and has entered a competition. Compulsory Item An item required to be fitted to an Automobile by regulation including any requirement of the TCR Technical Regulations and TCR Technical Form. DRD The Series Deputy Race Director appointed by CAMS who shall undertake the duties of the Investigating and Prosecuting Officer (IPO) as detailed in the RMSR. Driver A person holding a licence acceptable to CAMS and entered to drive an Automobile in a Round of the Series. Event A race meeting which incorporates a Round of the Series. FIA Federation Internationale de l’Automobile. ISC International Sporting Code of the FIA. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 4 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS Minimum Racing Weight The minimum combined weight of an Automobile and its Driver (including all Compulsory Items and Driver apparel) at any time during or after a practice session, qualifying session or a race. NCR National Competition Rule as promulgated by CAMS. Official Any Official appointed to the Event by the Organiser, CAMS or the CM. Organiser The Organiser of the Event as detailed in the Supplementary and/or Further Regulations for the Event. Parc Fermé A defined area determined by the Chief Scrutineer of the Event, where each Automobile can be parked and inspected by the TD or their nominee after qualifying and/or a race. Passenger Ride An Event in which a passenger is carried in an Automobile at speed. Pit Bay The area in the ‘working lane’ of the Pit Lane that is allocated by the Organiser or CM to an Automobile where it must stop for work to be carried out if in the Pit Lane. Pit Lane All of the road in which the speed limit applies as indicated by the speed restriction sign at its beginning and the speed derestriction sign at its end. The Pit Lane includes the pit signalling area, the lane closest to the pit signalling wall called the ‘fast lane’ and the lane closest to the Pit Garages called the ‘working lane’ which includes all of the Pit Bays. Pit Garage The structure that is allocated by the Organiser or the CM to an Automobile that is normally adjacent to the Pit Lane where work may be carried out on the Automobile and it shall be housed when not on the race track or temporarily stationary in the Pit Lane. The ‘front’ of the Pit Garage shall be the side of the Pit Garage that is adjacent to the Pit Lane. Pit Stop Any time that an Automobile is stopped in either its Pit Bay or Pit Garage in any session. Precinct The area within the perimeter of the Event venue. Prescribed Line A line, whether or not marked on the surface of the Pit Lane, which extends across the entry of each Pit Garage. Previously Marked Tyre A tyre that has been officially marked/scanned by the TD or their nominee for use on an Automobile with the corresponding Competition Number, at a Round. RD The Series Race Director as appointed by CAMS. RMSR Race Meeting Standing Regulations as promulgated by CAMS. Round A Round of the Series 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 5 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS Series The 2019 TCR Australia Series. TCR Technical Form The official documentation of TCR Automobiles certified by WSC. The TCR Technical Form shall include any extension issued: Variant Option (VO) Supply Variant (VF) Erratum (ER) Facelift (EV): Minor mid-life amendments Addendum (AD): additional information for previously certified parts TD The Series Technical Delegate as appointed by CAMS. Team Manager Authorised representative of the Competitor other than the Driver. WSC The exclusive owner of the TCR concept, TCR Technical Regulations and all IP rights related to TCR 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 6 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS 2019 TCR Australia Series Sporting Regulations S1 TITLE and JURISDICTION S1.1 Title This Series shall only be known as and referred to as the “2019 TCR Australia Series”. S1.2 Authority / Jurisdiction (a) Each Event in the Series shall be conducted under the provisions of the FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices; the NCR and RMSR of CAMS; the Sporting and Technical Regulations issued for this Series by CAMS; Supplementary and Further Regulations issued by the Organiser for each Round; Bulletins issued by the Stewards; Driver Briefing Notes and instructions issued by the Race Director or the Clerk of the Course at an Event and any Event specific documentation as published by the CM. (b) This Series has been sanctioned by CAMS as a National Series. (c) Australia Racing Group Pty Ltd has been appointed as the Category Manager (CM) by CAMS for this Series. Contact Details: Matt Braid Australian Racing Group Email: Matt@australianracinggroup.com Phone: +61 413 007 831 S2 ADMINISTRATION S2.1 Personnel (a) The following personnel have been appointed to the Series by CAMS and/or the CM and have the authority to administer the various aspects of these regulations as detailed in the RMSR. (i) Race Director (RD) Lawrie Schmitt (ii) Deputy Race Director (DRD) David Stuart (iii) Technical Delegate (TD) Jamie Augustine, Scott McGrath (iv) Category Administrator (CA) Liam Curkpatrick (v) Driving Standards Advisor (DSA) Alex Davison S3 COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to compete in the Series, each Competitor must hold a current CAMS Competitor’s Licence and comply with all terms and conditions of the CM. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 7 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S4 AUTOMOBILE ELIGIBILITY (a) Each Automobile must comply with the provisions of the 2019 TCR Technical Regulations and the relevant TCR Technical Forms to be eligible to compete in the Series. (b) Each race in the Series is considered to be a Sprint race and any part or function that is identified as an option for an Endurance race in the TCR Technical Regulations or TCR Technical Form is not permitted to be used at any time during a Round of the Series. S4.1 Replacement Automobiles Following the commencement of the first practice session at each Round, any Automobile that has been entered to compete at that Round, may not be replaced with another Automobile without the express permission of the CM and the approval of the Stewards. S4.2 Automobile Safety Equipment Each Automobile must comply with General Requirements of Automobiles in the CAMS Manual and each item as specified in the TCR Technical Form including the following: (a) Fire Extinguisher System: each Automobile must be fitted with an extinguisher system homologated by the FIA in accordance with FIA ISC Appendix J Article 253 and FIA Technical List No. 16. Where a system is detailed in the TCR Technical Form, only that system may be used. (b) Safety Harness: each safety harness must only be fitted in compliance with the mounting points as detailed in the TCR Technical Form. (c) Driver’s Seat: each driver seat must be homologated by the FIA to either the: (i) FIA 8855-1999 standard using exclusively the WSC certified seat brackets; or (ii) FIA 8862-2009 standard including brackets as homologated for the specific seat in use. (d) Window Net: each automobile must be fitted with a window net as specified and in compliance with the TCR Technical Form. S5 DRIVER ELIGIBILITY S5.1 General (a) To be eligible to compete in the Series, each Driver must be a minimum of 16 years of age, hold a current CAMS National Circuit Licence (NC) or higher and be registered for the Series with the CM. (b) The CM reserves the right to prohibit any Driver from entering any Round, if in the sole opinion of the CM, the Driver’s previous actions have resulted in the category being brought into disrepute. S5.2 Substitute Drivers Prior to the commencement of the qualifying session at each Round, a Competitor may nominate a substitute Driver who may be permitted to compete in the remainder of the Round, subject to the approval of the Stewards and the CM. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 8 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S6 SERIES ROUNDS The Series shall be conducted over seven (7) Rounds as detailed in the Series Calendar below. Each race conducted as a part of the Series shall count in determining the final results of the Series. S7 SERIES CALENDAR The Series shall be conducted over the following Events: Round Location Date 1 Sydney Motorsport Park 17-19 May 2 Phillip Island 6-9 June 3 The Bend Motorsport Park 12-14 July 4 Queensland Raceway 2-4 August 5 Winton 31 August-1 September 6 Sandown 20-22 September 7 The Bend Motorsport Park 15-17 November S8 ROUND FORMAT (a) The number, length and format of track sessions shall ultimately be negotiated between the CM and the Organiser prior to an Event and shall be advised in the Supplementary/Further Regulations issued for an Event. (b) Generally, the format for each Event shall be as follows: Session Format Practice 1 & 2 30-minute sessions Qualifying 30-minute session Race 1, 2 & 3 30-minute races expressed as a number of laps S8.1 Variations to Timetable (a) With the prior approval of the Stewards, the Event timetable may be varied at any time due to exceptional circumstances. (b) The CM reserves the right to introduce other Round formats subject to the approval of CAMS. Details shall be provided in advance by the CM and in the Supplementary and/or Further Regulations for the Event. S9 DRIVER QUALIFICATION Each Driver whose fastest lap time recorded during any practice or qualifying session exceeds 115% of the fastest lap time recorded in the qualifying session shall not be permitted to further compete at that Round unless otherwise approved by the Stewards due to exceptional circumstances as described in RMSR 5.4(a). 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 9 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S10 GRID DETERMINATION (a) The grid for each race at a Round shall be determined as follows: (i) Race 1: The grid for Race 1 shall be determined in accordance with the RMSR (Progressive Grid). (ii) Race 2: The grid for Race 2 shall be determined in accordance with the RMSR (Progressive Grid). In the event that Race 1 is stopped and not restarted and as a result the race is deemed to be a non-race, the grid for Race 2 shall be that used for Race 1. (iii) Race 3: The grid for Race 3 shall be determined in accordance with the RMSR (Progressive Grid) based on the Preliminary Results from Race 2 unless otherwise determined by the Stewards. In the event that Race 2 is stopped and not restarted and as a result the race is deemed to be a non-race, the grid for Race 3 shall be that used for Race 2. (b) Where another format is used, the grid for each race shall be determined in accordance with the Event regulations for that Round. S11 START PROCEDURE (a) Unless specified otherwise in Event regulations, the start procedure for each race shall be in accordance with the RMSR – Championship Standing Start including the following. (b) Prior to the commencement of each race each Automobile must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards Pit Lane exit. (c) For each Race, the Pit Lane exit shall open for one (1) observation lap to the grid at the times specified in the Event regulations. (d) A warning signal shall be sounded two (2) minutes prior to the closing of the Pit Lane exit. (e) At the commencement of the formation lap, if an Automobile does not start or stalls: (i) The Driver must give an appropriate signal; (ii) The Automobile may be push started by Officials, or, if so directed by Officials, by crew members, but only after the rest of the field has left the grid; (iii) An Automobile that has not started on the starter motor must enter Pit Lane at the first opportunity; (iv) Prior to continuing, the Driver must be able to demonstrate to the TD that the Automobile can be started on the starter motor without any external assistance. S12 AWARDS and POINT SCORE S12.1 Prizes and Trophies (a) Prizes, trophies and awards shall be as determined by the CM and shall be advised to each Competitor prior to the start of the Series. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 10 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS (b) The winner of the 2019 TCR Australia Series must be present at the annual CAMS Motor Sport Awards Prize Giving Ceremony. Failure to attend the ceremony by the winner shall be deemed an infringement of these regulations unless prior agreement has been given by CAMS and may result in the loss of points and/or awards S12.2 Point Score (a) Points shall be awarded to Drivers for each race at each Round of the Series in accordance with the following table: Points Points Finishing Finishing Position Position Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 1st 40 40 50 11th 14 14 19 2nd 36 36 46 12th 13 13 18 3rd 32 32 42 13th 12 12 17 4th 28 28 38 14th 11 11 16 5th 26 26 36 15th 10 10 15 6th 24 24 31 16th 9 9 12 7th 22 22 29 17th 8 8 11 8th 20 20 27 18th 7 7 10 9th 18 18 25 19th 6 6 9 10th 16 16 23 20th 5 5 8 (b) Points for each race shall only be awarded to the Drivers classified as finishers in the final results of that race. (c) In addition to the above, two (2) points shall be awarded to the Driver that records the fastest lap time in qualifying at each Round of the Series. (d) The results for each Round shall be determined by the total number of points scored by each Driver at that Round. (e) In the event of a tie at the end of any Round, the final positions for that Round shall be determined by comparing the results of each tied Driver in the final race of that Round. The higher place in the Round results shall be awarded to the Driver with the higher finishing position in the final race. (f) The Driver gaining the highest points total over the seven (7) Rounds of the Series shall be declared the winner of the Series. (g) In the event of a tie at the end of the Series, the final positions shall be determined by comparing the race results achieved by each tied Driver, with the Driver with the highest number of first places being awarded the higher Series position. If at this stage a tie still exists, it shall be resolved by comparing the number of second, third or fourth places (and so on) achieved by each tied Driver until each position has been determined. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 11 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S13 EVENT OPERATIONS S13.1 Series Registration and Entry The Series shall operate under the CAMS Series Registration and Entry process. Series Registration and Entry forms shall be available from the CA with document checking being conducted by the CA prior to the first official track session at each Round. S13.2 Driver/Team Manager Briefings (a) Each Driver and Team Manager must attend the compulsory Drivers briefing conducted at each Round. (b) The time and location of the Drivers briefing shall be detailed in the Supplementary or Further Regulations for the Round. (c) Each Driver and Team Manager is required to sign the attendance sheet prior to the commencement of the briefing as confirmation of their attendance. (d) Other compulsory briefings may be convened as required and shall be advised to each Competitor accordingly. S13.3 Driver/Competitor Departure from the Precinct For judicial purposes, each Competitor and Driver must remain at the Precinct following the conclusion of any on-track session until officially released by the RD. S13.4 Parc Fermé (a) Unless otherwise advised by the TD via the RMC at the conclusion of each qualifying session and race, each Automobile, including any Automobile that completed the session in Pit Lane, must proceed directly to Parc Fermé via the most direct route (or as directed by Officials) without returning to its Pit Garage or the paddock area and without interference from any third party (other than an Official). (b) Work on an Automobile that is in the Pit Lane at the conclusion of a qualifying session or race is not permitted after the chequered flag has been displayed unless authorised by the TD. (c) An Automobile (or any component thereof) may not leave Parc Fermé without the approval of the TD or their nominee. (d) Each Automobile must be placed onto its lifting jacks (air jacks) during any Parc Fermé save for those undertaking a podium presentation or otherwise under the control of the TD. (e) Unless advised otherwise by the TD, one (1) crew member per Automobile only is permitted to access Parc Fermé at any one time for the purpose of performing the following tasks only: (i) checking tyre pressures; (ii) installing cooling fans; (iii) downloading data; (iv) removing the SD cards for delivery to the TD; (v) attaching air fitting for lifting jacks; and/or (vi) cycling the engine on and off. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 12 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S13.5 Practice (a) Prior to the commencement of each practice session each Automobile must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards Pit Lane exit unless otherwise approved by the TD. (b) When Pit Lane exit opens to commence the session, each Automobile must leave its Pit Bay in the order determined by the CM unless an Automobile is unable to leave its Pit Bay or is waiting until all other Automobiles have exited. In this case, the Car Controller must notify the next Automobile that they are not moving and that the next Automobile should proceed. (c) During each practice session, each Automobile that is parked in Pit Lane must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards the Pit Garage. (d) During a practice session an Automobile may return to its Pit Garage. S13.6 Qualifying (a) Prior to the commencement of a qualifying session each Automobile must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards Pit Lane exit unless otherwise approved by the TD. (b) When Pit Lane exit opens to commence the session, each Automobile must leave its Pit Bay in the order determined by the CM unless an Automobile is unable to leave its Pit Bay or is waiting until all other Automobiles have exited. In this case, the Car Controller must notify the next Automobile that they are not moving and that the next Automobile should proceed. (c) During a qualifying session, an Automobile may not return to its Pit Garage or the paddock area without the approval of the TD. Any Automobile that exits Pit Lane to its Pit Garage or the paddock area during a qualifying session shall not be permitted to re-join the session and shall be disqualified from the session. (d) Any Driver that causes a red flag to be displayed during a qualifying session shall have their fastest lap time for that session deleted and can take no further part in the session. (e) During each qualifying session, each Automobile that is parked in Pit Lane must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards the Pit Garage. S13.7 Races (a) Prior to the commencement of each observation lap, each Automobile must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards Pit Lane exit. (b) Each Automobile must only leave the Pit Lane with all bodywork attached and in a ready to race condition to the satisfaction of the TD. (c) From the time each Automobile leaves the Pit Lane to start its observation lap until the start of the race, it is not permitted to lift the Automobile via the lifting jacks, or any other jacking mechanism, nor open the bonnet. If either is required, then the Automobile must come into the Pit Lane at the end of the formation lap and may start the race from Pit Lane. Other work on the automobile may be performed on the grid except for the addition of any fluids, other than a drink for the Driver. (d) During each race, if an Automobile returns to its Pit Garage it will not be permitted to re-join that Race. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 13 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS (e) During each race, each Automobile that is parked in Pit Lane must be in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards the Pit Garage. (f) Between the end of Race 2 and the commencement of Race 3 the following shall apply: (i) From the moment the end-of-race signal for Race 2 is displayed, Parc Fermé conditions shall apply to each Automobile, including any Automobile already in Pit Lane. (ii) Each Automobile that has been moved to a Pit Garage during Race 2 may remain there and continue to be worked on throughout Parc Fermé and Repair Time without the crew number limitations specified in Article 13.8(d). (iii) Any Automobile not already in a Pit Garage at the conclusion of Race 2 may only be moved into a Pit Garage with the approval of the TD. (iv) Any Automobile already in Pit Lane when Parc Fermé conditions commence must be immediately turned around to ensure that it is in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards Pit Lane exit. (v) On entering Pit Lane after the end of Race 2 each Automobile must park in its Pit Bay at an angle of 45 degrees with the front of the Automobile pointing towards Pit Lane exit. (vi) Each Automobile must remain parked in its Pit Bay until it exits the Pit Lane on its observation lap to the grid for Race 3. (vii) Thirty (30) minutes prior to the commencement of the formation lap for Race 3, an audible warning shall signal the end of Parc Fermé conditions. This shall also be announced on RMC. (viii) Repair Time shall apply from the end of the Parc Fermé until the Pit Lane exit closes for the observation lap to the grid for Race 3. During this time, it is permitted to perform any work, except refuelling, on an Automobile. (ix) Twenty (20) minutes prior to the commencement of the formation lap for Race 3, Pit Lane exit shall open and each Automobile may proceed on one (1) observation lap to the grid. (x) Ten (10) minutes prior to the commencement of the formation lap for Race 3, the Pit Lane exit shall close. (xi) Any Automobile that intends to participate in Race 3 that has not left the Pit Lane when the Pit Lane exit closes or enters Pit Lane at the end of the observation lap must start Race 3 from Pit Lane. (xii) Work may be performed on any Automobile that is in the Pit Lane when the Pit Lane exit closes without a limit on crew numbers. The limit on crew numbers in Pit Lane as specified in Article 13.8(d) shall apply once the start signal for Race 3 is given. S13.8 Pit Lane (a) At each Event, prior to entering Pit Lane for the first track session, each crew member intending to enter Pit Lane must sign a Pit Lane Indemnity Form and correctly display identification as and if required by the Organiser. (b) Each Driver is only permitted to stop in their designated Pit Bay in accordance with the Pit Bay allocation as published by the CM at each Round. (c) A Car Controller must be allocated to each Automobile and they must be in Pit Lane to supervise any Pit Stop. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 14 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS (c) During any session, and between Races 2 and 3, a maximum of one (1) Car Controller and two (2) pit crew per Automobile are permitted to cross the Prescribed Line to perform the following tasks on attend that Automobile only. (i) The Car Controller must: (A) be primarily positioned near the front of the Automobile while it is on its wheels in its Pit Bay; and (B) not undertake any work at all on an Automobile whilst the Automobile is in the Pit Lane; and (C) at all times maintain full control of any Pit Stop and the Automobile’s movements into the Pit Bay and release from the Pit Bay. (ii) The two (2) pit crew may perform any work on an Automobile except refuelling. (d) Unless otherwise directed to do so by an Official, a Driver is not permitted to significantly slow and/or stop their Automobile whilst in the ‘fast lane’ in Pit Lane. S13.9 Pit Crew Safety (a) It is compulsory to use solid, incompressible components, capable of supporting an Automobile in the event of a failure of the jacking system (b) Such incompressible components must be placed under an Automobile when any person has any part of their body other than hands and forearms under any part of the Automobile. S13.10 Removal of Automobiles from the Precinct Following the commencement of the first practice session at each Round, it is not permitted to remove any Automobile from the Precinct prior to the release of all Automobiles from Parc Fermé following the final race of that Round without the prior approval of the TD. S13.11 Radio Communication to/from the Automobile (a) At least one (1) crew member per Automobile must be in direct radio communication with the Driver at all times whilst the Driver is in the Automobile. This crew member must be located in Pit Lane within their Automobile’s allocated Pit Bay area during each session. (b) Prior to the commencement of each Round, each Competitor must provide the CM with each of their Automobile’s radio frequency. (c) Direct communication between competing Automobiles is strictly prohibited. S13.12 Race Management Channel (RMC) (a) A minimum of one (1) senior crew member per Automobile must monitor RMC at all times from thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled start of each session through until thirty (30) minutes after the completion of each session. (b) Details of the RMC frequency shall be advised by the CM. (c) All messages received on the RMC are regulatory and must be relayed to the Driver. S13.13 Safety Car A Safety Car may be used in any race in accordance with the RMSR. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 15 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S14 TYRES S14.1 General (a) Only the control tyres listed below, complete with barcode identification, are permitted for use in the Series: (i) Dry weather tyre: Michelin 27/65-18 S9L (Hard) (ii) Wet weather tyre: Michelin 27/65-18 P2L (b) Only tyres supplied by the following supplier may be used: European Technique Race Tyre Service 338 Swan Street Richmond VIC 3121 Ph: 03 9428 5547 Fax: 03 9428 0839 (c) Each tyre must be fitted to the wheel in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. This includes directional and asymmetrical. (d) During an Event, any tyre may only be cleaned using a manually operated hand held tool/s such as a flat scraper. The use of any electrical or mechanically operated device is prohibited. (e) A section of “build up” measuring a maximum of 50mm across the entire tread may be removed from each tyre to allow the tyre tread depth to be measured at a maximum of two (2) locations on any one (1) tyre. Electrical or mechanically operated devices are permitted to be used to remove “build up” in these areas only. (f) The use of any tyre heating, heat retention device or chemical treatment is prohibited. (g) The TD is permitted to impound any tyre between sessions. (h) The TD shall be the sole arbiter with regard to the interpretation and application of all tyre regulations and any decision made by the TD in this regard shall not be the subject of any protest. S14.2 Tyre Allocation/Marking (a) The dry weather tyre allocation for qualifying and races applies from the commencement of the qualifying session until the end of the final race for the Round. (b) All dry weather tyres to be used on an Automobile as part of its tyre allocation for a Round must be marked before the commencement of qualifying. (c) Wet weather tyres may be new or used tyres and the number permitted to be used is free. (d) Each Competitor must present each tyre to the TD for marking/scanning when requested. (e) It is the Competitor’s responsibility to ensure that each tyre to be used is marked or scanned by an Official and that these markings remain legible at all times. (f) Following the completion of qualifying and each race, it is the Competitor’s responsibility to notify the TD of any tyre that requires re-marking during Parc Fermé or prior to the wheel being removed from the Automobile. Failure to do so may result in the tyre being deemed ineligible. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 16 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S14.3 Practice (a) During each practice session of the Series, with the exception of Article S14.3(b), each Automobile must be fitted with Previously Marked Tyres. (b) For the first Round of the Series in which a Driver competes, a maximum of six (6) new dry weather tyres may be purchased from the approved tyre supplier for that Driver for use during practice at that Round and these tyres must be delivered to the Competitor by the approved tyre supplier at the Round. (c) In exceptional circumstances, should a Competitor not have a sufficient number of Previously Marked Tyres, the TD may approve the use of a previously unmarked tyre/s provided each such tyre is fitted to the Automobile for the full duration of each practice session for the Round. (d) The barcode identification may be on either side of the tyre for practice sessions only. S14.4 Qualifying and Races (a) A maximum of ten (10) marked dry weather tyres for each Automobile may be used across qualifying and all races at each Event. (b) Should a Competitor no longer have four (4) marked tyres available for use on an Automobile due to damage sustained during qualifying and/or any race, with the approval of the TD, a Competitor may be permitted a Previously Marked replacement tyre/s for that Automobile provided the replacement tyre/s is of similar wear. At the completion of the session the damaged tyre/s shall be impounded by the TD. Should the TD approve a replacement tyre/s, the Automobile may be subject to a penalty up to starting its next race at that Round from the rear of the grid. (c) Each Automobile must leave Pit Lane on dry weather tyres unless the track has been declared wet by the RD. (d) Changing of tyres on the grid is only permitted if the track has been declared wet by the RD. Tyres may only be changed between wet and dry tyres or vice versa. S15 FUEL (a) For the duration of an Event, each Competitor must only use the specified control fuel supplied by the official fuel supplier, Murrano Group Pty Ltd, or their appointed representative. (b) A maximum of sixty (60) litres of fuel per Automobile may be stored in the fuel containers provided by the official fuel supplier and within each Automobile’s designated Pit Garage or the designated dangerous goods storage unit. (c) Refuelling or defuelling during any track session or in Pit Lane at any time is prohibited. (d) The method used to refuel an Automobile in Pit Lane, where required, must be approved by the TD. (e) When refuelling an Automobile each Competitor is required to comply with the following refuelling procedure: (i) At least one (1) crew member must act as a fire attendant and be in possession of either one (1) 9 kg or two (2) 4.5 kg dry powder fire extinguisher/s. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 17 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS (ii) With the exception of the refueller and designated fire attendant/s, no other person is permitted to be within three (3) metres of the refuelling point. (iii) During refuelling, a drip/catch mat or tray must be below the refuelling point of the Automobile which must be capable of containing any spillage. S16 AUTOMOBILE MARKINGS S16.1 General In addition to the requirements detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of these regulations, each Automobile must comply with Schedule K of the CAMS Manual. S16.2 Competition Numbers (a) The allocation of a Competition Number for each Automobile is solely the responsibility of the CM. (b) Unless otherwise approved by the CM, once a Competition Number has been allocated to an Automobile, this Competition Number must remain with that Automobile for the entire Series. S16.3 In-Car Signage (a) An in-car signage board (as approved by the CM) and Competition Number must be displayed within each Automobile in the location and orientation specified by, the CM. (b) Any additional in-car signage is permitted subject to the prior approval of the CM. S17 DRIVER’S APPAREL (a) Each Driver must only use apparel that complies with Article 1.1 (National) of Schedule D of the CAMS Manual plus the following which are mandatory: (i) Flame-Retardant Overall compliant with FIA 8856-2000 standard (ii) Flame-Retardant Underwear compliant with FIA 8856-2000 standard (iii) Flame-Retardant Balaclava compliant with FIA 8856-2000 standard (b) Race suit signage must comply with requirements detailed in Appendix 3. S18 BALANCE of PERFORMANCE (BoP) (a) The Balance of Performance (BoP) shall be defined by WSC before the start of the Series and may be adjusted by the BoP Compensation Weight Automatic Formula as defined by WSC Technical Bulletin. (b) The BoP and the adjustments to the technical specifications of the Automobile are determined by WSC. (c) Any ballast in use must be sealed in place prior to the commencement of qualifying. Ballast cannot be altered once qualifying has commenced without approval of the TD. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 18 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS (d) The latest WSC Balance of Performance decision received by TCR Australia before midnight on the Thursday night of a Round will be maintained as the Balance of Performance for the entirety of that Round. Any Balance of Performance decisions received by TCR Australia after this time shall come into effect immediately after the final race of that Round. S19 DATA LOGGERS (a) Each Automobile must be fitted with a data logger as specified in the 2019 TCR Technical Regulations. (b) Each SD card must be empty at the start of each Round. (c) Each Competitor must have four (4) SD cards available for each of their Automobiles for each Round of the Series for use as follows: (i) One (1) card for all practice and qualifying sessions (ii) One (1) card for each race (d) Each SD card must have the Automobile’s Competition Number and the letter "D" clearly marked on the card to the satisfaction of the TD. (e) When requested, a Competitor must immediately provide the SD card to any Series Personnel. (f) The SD card/data stick may only be removed from the data logger by the TD or their delegate. (g) Any micro SD card delivered to the TD must be in an SD card adapter. S20 IN-CAR CAMERAS (a) Each Competitor shall be required to supply a camera that records in high definition on an SD card supplied by the Competitor for each of their Automobiles. (b) Each Automobile must be fitted with a VBox High Definition (HD), two camera video recording device in each practice, Passenger Ride, qualifying, warm up and race session. (c) Each mounting bracket must be approved by the TD. (d) The camera and associated equipment shall be installed in the Automobile with one camera pointed in a forward direction with a field of vision sufficiently wide enough to record clearly and without obstruction at all times the Driver’s view of the race track ahead as shown in Appendix 7. The second camera must be positioned to show a clear, unimpeded view of the driver from the dash area on the passenger side of the vehicle as shown in Appendix 8. The camera position must be approved by the CM/DSA to ensure correct field of vision. (e) The Competitor shall be required to ensure that the camera is switched on and functioning in the correct manner prior to the Automobile entering the circuit for each practice, Passenger Ride, qualifying, warm up and race session at an Event. (f) Access to the camera must be provided to any Series Personnel (refer Article S2.1) at any time upon request. (g) Each Competitor must have four (4) SD cards available for each of their Automobiles for each Round of the Series for use as follows: (i) One (1) card for all practice and qualifying sessions (ii) One (1) card for each race 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 19 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS (h) Each Competitor is permitted access to the video images recorded by the camera, however, the footage is strictly for private internal purposes, that is, it cannot be sold, licensed, broadcast, published, commercially exploited or otherwise publicly displayed or distributed including in any case via the internet. (i) When requested, a Competitor must immediately provide the SD card to any Series Personnel. (j) At all times the images recorded remain the property of the CM. (k) Each SD card must have the Automobile’s Competition Number and the letter “V” clearly marked on the card to the satisfaction of the TD. (l) Each SD card must be removed from the camera by a pit crew member and delivered to the TD within twenty (20) minutes of the conclusion of each qualifying session and race has concluded. (m) Any micro SD card delivered to the TD must be in an SD card adapter. (n) Each SD card must be empty at the commencement of the Round, and no footage is to be deleted from the SD card during the Round without the written permission of the RD. (o) In addition to the in-car camera unit detailed in these regulations, the CM reserves the right for the TV broadcaster to fit a camera unit to any Automobile. Any broadcast camera shall be considered a Compulsory Item. (p) Unless otherwise approved in writing by the CM, the fitment and/or use of any other camera unit or recording device on an Automobile is prohibited. S21 ENGINE AND TURBO RESTRICTIONS S21.1 Engines (a) Each Automobile that uses more than one (1) engine during the Series shall be subject to penalty as described in S21.1(g). (b) The engine is associated with the Driver’s Competition Number. It shall follow the Driver if they change Automobiles, unless the new Automobile is of a different model. (c) If a Driver is absent from one or more Rounds, their engine shall be associated with the Automobile’s CAMS log book number. (d) An engine shall be considered as having been used once the Automobile’s timing transponder has indicated that it has left the Pit Lane at a Round. (e) Each engine must be sealed by the TD before being used by the Competitor for the first time. (i) It shall be sealed so as to prevent the dismantling of the cylinder head and oil sump. (ii) The removing of any engine seal must be approved beforehand by the TD. (iii) Any seal breaking not approved by the TD shall be subject to the imposition of a penalty of disqualification. (iv) The breaking of any seal shall be considered as a change of engine. (f) The replacing of an engine must be requested in writing to the TD (see Appendix 6A). (g) Any change of engine shall automatically result in the Automobile starting the next race in which it takes part from the rear of the grid, except in a case of force majeure recognised as such by the Stewards. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 20 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S21.2 Turbos (a) Each Automobile that uses more than three (3) turbos during the Series shall be subject to penalty as described in S21.2(b) (b) Each turbo used in addition to the maximum number of three (3) shall automatically result in the Automobile starting the next race in which it takes part from the rear of the grid, except in a case of force majeure recognized as such by the Stewards. (c) The replacing of a Turbo must be requested in writing to the TD (see Appendix 6B). S21.3 Penalties Any penalty imposed by the Stewards for infringements of the rules on engine and/or turbo changes are not subject to appeal. S22 TESTING RESTRICTIONS (a) Each Competitor is required to lodge a TCR Australia Test Day Notification Form (Appendix 4) with the CM at least five (5) days prior to participating in any TCR test day in any TCR Automobile. (b) A maximum of six (6) TCR test days per year are permitted by any one Driver in the Series. (c) Test days may be undertaken at any racing circuit in Australia approved by the CM. (d) Any Automobile associated with the Series is not permitted to be driven on any circuit that is hosting a Round of the Series four (4) weeks prior to the commencement of that Round, unless otherwise approved by the CM. The CM shall be the sole arbiter as to whether an Automobile is associated with the Series. (e) All tyres used at a TCR test day must be ordered and purchased via the TCR Australia Test Tyres Order and Payment Form (Appendix 5). (f) No TCR Automobile may use more than four (4) new dry weather tyres on any TCR test day. The number of wet weather tyres is free. S23 RAIN LIGHT The rain light fitted to each Automobile must be illuminated at all times whilst the Automobile is being driven on the race track with wet weather tyres fitted or as otherwise directed by Race Control. S24 SCALES OF FACT and TCR TECHNICAL CHECK AREA (a) The CM shall provide a set of scales for the purpose of weighing of Automobiles for the entire Series. (b) These scales shall be the Scales of Fact for regulatory control at each Event. (c) The area nominated as the TCR Technical Check Area shall be the sole area for those checks of an Automobile as determined by the TD. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 21 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS S25 TIMING TRANSMITTER (a) Each timing transmitter must be installed in compliance with the timing transmitter manufacturer’s instructions. (b) Each timing transmitter must only be installed rearward of the vertical plane passing through the centre line of the front wheels. S26 PIT GARAGE SETUP Any structure and/or equipment that impedes the line of sight from the rear of the Pit Garage to Pit Lane by more than 25 percent of the available garage width and to a height greater than 1.5 metres is prohibited. S27 PASSENGER RIDES (a) Any Passenger Ride must only be conducted in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the CAMS Motor Sport Passenger Ride Activity Policy. (b) With the exception of any guests of the CM, each passenger who participates in a Passenger Ride must be a bona-fide guest or sponsor. Any crew member or technical consultant/supplier is not permitted to participate in any Passenger Ride session. (c) The CM shall be the sole arbiter as to whether any Automobile, Driver or passenger is permitted to participate in any Passenger Ride session and the decision of the CM in this regard shall not be the subject of any protest. (d) At least one (1) crew member per Automobile must be located in Pit Lane and in direct radio communication with the Driver at all times during a Passenger Ride session. (e) A minimum of one (1) senior crew member for each participating Automobile must monitor RMC at all times during a Passenger Ride session. S28 COMPETITOR CONDUCT (a) It is the Competitor’s responsibility to ensure the Driver and each associated crew member conducts themselves in a respectable manner at all times. Failure to do so may result in the Competitor, Driver and/or crew member being referred to the Stewards for bringing the category into disrepute. (b) At all times each Competitor, Driver and associated crew member are required to abide by the TCR Australia Commercial Guidelines, TCR Australia Brand Guidelines and Social Media Guidelines/Policy as published by the CM and/or CAMS. 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 22 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 1 – MARKINGS ON AUTOMOBILES 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 23 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 2 – MARKINGS ON AUTOMOBILES – SIDE 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 24 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 3 – APPAREL SIGNAGE 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 25 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 4 – TEST DAY NOTIFICATION TCR AUSTRALIA TEST DAY NOTIFICATION FORM ARTICLE S21(a) To: TCR Australia Operations, …………………………………………………………………………………..…………… (Team Name) hereby requests permission to conduct a TCR Australia Test Day on ……./……../ 2019. The details of the TCR Australia Test Day are contained below: Competition Numbers: (a) ……………………………………. (b) ……….…………………………… (c) ……………………………………. (d) ……………………………………. CAMS Log Book Numbers: (a) ………………………..…………… (b) …….…………………………….... (c) ……………………………………. (d) ……………………………………. Test Circuit:…………………………………………………. Competition Numbers of other Automobiles Testing:………………………………………… (if known) Signed:……………………………………… Name:……………………………………… Date of this notification:………/…………/2019. This form must be lodged with the ARG at least 5 working days prior to the commencement of any TCR Australia Test Day. Forms must be emailed to: liam@australianracinggroup.com 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 26 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 5 – TEST DAY TYRE ORDER TCR AUSTRALIA TEST TYRE ORDER & PAYMENT FORM This order form is to be used only for TCR Australia Series Test Tyres. NOTE: ALL Tyres for Race use are to be purchased at the circuit: Date: _________________ CAMS Competitor Name: ____________________________________________ (This is the name recorded on your CAMS Competitor licence & CAMS automobile log book) Competition Number: __________________ Designate Tyre: Michelin 27/65-18 S9H (slick) / Michelin 27/65-18 P2G (rain) Number of Tyres required __________________ @$660 including GST. Total $____________ Delivery Address of Tyres _________________________________________________________ Contact Name _________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number _________________________________________________________ Note: Please allow 3 to 5 days for delivery Please complete the following and email back to the address below VISA MASTERCARD Card No.: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Expiry Date: ___ ___ / ___ ___ Name of Cardholder: ___________________________ Signature: _______________________ A Tax Invoice shall only be issued when the Tyres have been paid for in full. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE: NAME OF AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE: Please email your order to the Tyre Supplier trevor@etrts.com 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 27 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 6A – ENGINE CHANGE REQUEST TCR AUSTRALIA ENGINE CHANGE FORM This form is to be used for any engine change COMPETITOR DETAILS EVENT COMPETITOR COMPETITION NUMBER LOG BOOK NUMBER ENGINE DETAILS UPPER SEAL NO OF ENGINE BEING REMOVED LOWER SEAL NO OF ENGINE BEING REMOVED UPPER SEAL NO OF ENGINE BEING INSTALLED LOWER SEAL NO OF ENGINE BEING INSTALLED SIGNATURE TECHNICAL DELEGATE DETAILS RECEIVED BY RECEIVED AT SIGNATURE 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 28 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 6B – TURBO CHANGE REQUEST TCR AUSTRALIA 2019 TURBO CHANGE FORM This form is to be used for any turbo change COMPETITOR DETAILS EVENT COMPETITOR COMPETITION NUMBER LOG BOOK NUMBER TURBO DETAILS SEAL NO OF TURBO BEING REMOVED SEAL NO OF TURBO BEING INSTALLED TURBO KEPT AS SPARE YES NO SIGNATURE TECHNICAL DELEGATE DETAILS NUMBER OF TURBOS USED RECEIVED BY RECEIVED AT SIGNATURE 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 29 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 7 – JUDICIAL IN-CAR CAMERA RECORDED VIEW EXTERNAL 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 30 of 31
2019 SPORTING REGULATIONS APPENDIX 8 – JUDICIAL IN-CAR CAMERA RECORDED VIEW INTERNAL 2019 TCR Australia Series – Sporting Regulations – Version 4 © Copyright Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd Page 31 of 31
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