This is a truly terrifying event marketing itself as a rally. The safety requirements are laughable, they quote that they are the same as an HPDE. The difference being that tracks have runoff points and tire walls, not trees, curbs, potholes, spectators, and buildings. It has no governing body (ie: RallyAmerica, SCCA, NASA, etc) to issue rules or requirements. No special licensing is needed, only a valid driver's license and a car. If you own a ZR-1 and think you can make it.. you can sign up pay the "deposit" to interview and race in this series with no previous track experience.
Quoted from the site's faq as no rulebook is available to non-competitors. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit (payment) is required for even an interview to potentially enter. And you have to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Will drivers be require to have a helmet, race suit, gloves, suitable footwear, etc.?
Yes, a helmet with a Snell Rating is required, along with a suitable race suit, gloves, footwear, etc. Shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops are not suitable attire for participants.
Will my vehicle be required to be equipped with a safety cage, roll bar, or roll over protection?
No, if your vehicle is a factory non-retractable hard-top. Yes, if your vehicle is a convertible or a retractable hard-top. If you plan to participate in a convertible or retractable hard-top vehicle it will be required to have factory rollover protection or a roll bar.
Will my vehicle require restraints other than a stock three point safety belt?
No, as long as your vehicles OEM safety system has not been substantially modified, i.e. the airbag removed. If the OEM equipment has been substantially modified or removed, i.e. you took out the airbag or other OEM safety equipment and it is effectively a race/track car, then yes it will be required to have a racing harness or other suitable belts.
Will my vehicle be required to have other safety equipment like a fire extinguisher?
No, as long as your vehicles OEM safety system has not been substantially modified, i.e. the airbag or interior removed. If the OEM equipment has been substantially modified or removed, i.e. you took out the airbag, interior, or other OEM safety equipment and it is effectively a race/track car, then Yes it will be required to have a fire extinguisher.
Yes, a helmet with a Snell Rating is required, along with a suitable race suit, gloves, footwear, etc. Shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops are not suitable attire for participants.
Will my vehicle be required to be equipped with a safety cage, roll bar, or roll over protection?
No, if your vehicle is a factory non-retractable hard-top. Yes, if your vehicle is a convertible or a retractable hard-top. If you plan to participate in a convertible or retractable hard-top vehicle it will be required to have factory rollover protection or a roll bar.
Will my vehicle require restraints other than a stock three point safety belt?
No, as long as your vehicles OEM safety system has not been substantially modified, i.e. the airbag removed. If the OEM equipment has been substantially modified or removed, i.e. you took out the airbag or other OEM safety equipment and it is effectively a race/track car, then yes it will be required to have a racing harness or other suitable belts.
Will my vehicle be required to have other safety equipment like a fire extinguisher?
No, as long as your vehicles OEM safety system has not been substantially modified, i.e. the airbag or interior removed. If the OEM equipment has been substantially modified or removed, i.e. you took out the airbag, interior, or other OEM safety equipment and it is effectively a race/track car, then Yes it will be required to have a fire extinguisher.
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