2010 Carolina Cup Pro Series Rules
1.1The Carolina Cup Pro Series (hereafter known as CCPS) is a regional points series administered by the CCPS committee.
1.2The series will be run as restricted regional races sanctioned under the current General Competition Rules (GCR) of the SCCA and the CCPS rules. All host regions supplemental regulations apply. All CCPS races must be insured to regular SCCA standards by the host region.
1.3No rules, regulation or comment in these rules is considered to imply an exception to the latest GCR of the SCCA and in any dispute regarding interpretation, the GCR and standard operating practice of the SCCA will take precedence.
1.4The host region of a CCPS race will pay the CCPS a fee for each entrant. An entrant is defined according to the GCR. The current fee is $75. Fees will be used by the CCPS for administration costs and prize purse fund.
1.5Any SEDIV region is eligible for the CCPS and can be considered to host a CCPS event.
1.6No SEDIV regions are required to host a CCPS event.
1.7The CCPS committee reserves the right to limit the number of CCPS events conducted each season.
1.7The CCPS committee reserves the right to limit the number of CCPS events conducted each season.
Organization
2.1The CCPS committee will govern the CCPS. The committee will be comprised of members approved by the current governing CCPS committee. Each committee member will have one vote.
2.2Each current host region has the right to chose a region representative.
2.3The Board of Directors of any region hosting a CCPS race shall inform the CCPS committee of any meetings and/or Board meetings pertaining to CCPS business.
2.4The CCPS committee will appoint a series administrator who will maintain points and distribute prize money.
2.5At the end of each season, if requested, the CCPS committee will present a financial report of the CCPS to the host region Board of Directors.
2.6The CCPS committee has the right to change and/or amend these rules without prior notice. Any change will not affect previously awarded points or money.
2.4The CCPS committee will appoint a series administrator who will maintain points and distribute prize money.
2.5At the end of each season, if requested, the CCPS committee will present a financial report of the CCPS to the host region Board of Directors.
2.6The CCPS committee has the right to change and/or amend these rules without prior notice. Any change will not affect previously awarded points or money.
2.7The CCPS Administrators, officials, and host region representatives shall be officials of the CCPS organization.
2.8The CCPS Administrators, officials, and host region representatives shall have the right to protest in accordance with GCR rule 8.3.1.
2.9The CCPS organization and it's Administrators, Officials, and host region Representatives shall be considered a named party to any and all protest or Chief Steward's Request for Action that arises in a CCPS event, and shall have the right to appeal any decision or penalty imposed by the Stewards of the Meet in accordance with GCR rule 8.4.1.
Eligibility – Cars
3.1Cars in the following classes are eligible to participate in CCPS: ITS, ITA, ITB, ITC, SSB, SSC, IT-7, IT-7R ITT, ITR, SM, SRF, T3, Atl. Region SSM, NASA Spec BMW E-30, NASA Honda Challenge.
3.2 All cars must conform to the current SCCA GCR competition specifications and/or any other sanctioning body specifications as it applies to the class.
3.2 All cars must conform to the current SCCA GCR competition specifications and/or any other sanctioning body specifications as it applies to the class.
3.3All non-SCCA classes must have a class representative available at any time during the event and must be present in tech at post race impound to assure class conformity. If no class representative is available then only safety and gross violations as determined by the chief of tech will be addressed.
3.4All 2010 SM class CCPS races will use either Toyo RA-1s or Toyo 888s (205/50R15). SEDIV SM tire rule will also be honored. Rain tire choice is open.
3.5All SSM entries will run under the Atl. Region SSM rules. Tires must conform to CCPS rule 3.4, or current Atlanta region SSM tire rule. Atlanta region SSM rules are posted on the Atlanta Region website www.atlantascca.org
3.6In case of over subscription, non-SCCA classes will be placed on a waiting list first.
3.4All 2010 SM class CCPS races will use either Toyo RA-1s or Toyo 888s (205/50R15). SEDIV SM tire rule will also be honored. Rain tire choice is open.
3.5All SSM entries will run under the Atl. Region SSM rules. Tires must conform to CCPS rule 3.4, or current Atlanta region SSM tire rule. Atlanta region SSM rules are posted on the Atlanta Region website www.atlantascca.org
3.6In case of over subscription, non-SCCA classes will be placed on a waiting list first.
Eligibility – Driver
4.1The SCCA eligibility rules for Club Races, as provided in the current GCR, will apply to the CCPS.
Entry
5.1The annual series registration fee is $30.00 for the current calendar year. This annual fee is non-refundable.
5.2Each entry will register as a team.
5.3Each team will register a team name, the class they will compete in and a team contact person.
5.4Each registered team will receive two (2) official CCPS decals that must be placed on the car. The position of the decals is as follows: one (1) located on the driver's side and one (1) located on the passenger side. Additional decals will have to be purchased from the CCPS Administrator.
5.5 A team representative from each team must sign in with the CCPS Officials at each CCPS event and declare which eligible car number is intended to accrue team points at that event. Failure to do so at least 1 hour prior to the start of the CCPS race may result in no accrual of points and prize money for that team at that event. Event sign in forms will be available at each CCPS event.
5.6 Each declared points entry will be issued an official event decal for that specific event. The official event decal must be displayed on the right rear taillight area in a highly visible manner. Failure to display the official event decal may result in no accrual of points and prize money for that team at that event. "Highly visible" shall be at the discretion of the CCPS officials.
5.7No team can enter or drive more than one car in class at any given CCPS event regardless of CCPS status.
5.8An entry that has not paid the annual registration fee will be allowed to compete in a CCPS event, but will not be eligible to receive prize money or series championship points
5.9In order for a team to receive an entry fee refund due to a withdrawal from competition, the team must furnish in writing a withdrawal request to the Registrar before the close of registration on the last day of the event. The request must include a signed statement from the Chief of Timing & Scoring saying that their records indicate there was no participation by the team in any on track session scheduled for the CCPS event.
5.8An entry that has not paid the annual registration fee will be allowed to compete in a CCPS event, but will not be eligible to receive prize money or series championship points
5.9In order for a team to receive an entry fee refund due to a withdrawal from competition, the team must furnish in writing a withdrawal request to the Registrar before the close of registration on the last day of the event. The request must include a signed statement from the Chief of Timing & Scoring saying that their records indicate there was no participation by the team in any on track session scheduled for the CCPS event.
Races
6.1Car numbers will be issued by the host region registrar on a first come, first serve basis.
6.2All races will be 45 minutes in length.
6.3 CCPS chief operating steward has the right to shorten a CCPS event at any time if necessary, without any prior notice for any unforeseen reason. The CCPS organization and it's Administrators, Officials, and host region Representatives reserve the right to shorten a CCPS race for any reason. Shortened races that run for more than 50% of the time distance and not restarted shall be a complete race and shall be scored as of the last fully scored on track (hot) lap in accordance with GCR rule 6.7.5.B.
6.4Full course yellow (double yellow) shall be at the discretion of the CCPS operating steward.
6.5Black flag all shall be at the discretion of the CCPS operating steward. Clock shall stop at the display of the black flag all. Clock shall resume at the display of the (restart) green flag, time permitting within the published race day schedule. (See rule 6.3)
6.6Red flag shall be at the discretion of the CCPS operating steward. Clock shall stop at the display of the red flag. Field will be re-grid at the direction of the CCPS operating steward as soon as possible. Clock shall resume at the display of the (restart) green flag, time permitting within the published race day schedule. (See rule 6.3)
6.7There will be a mandatory 2-minute pit stop for all cars.
6.8There will be a 40 MPH speed limit on pit road.
6.9The top 4 finishers in each class will report to impound, or as directed by the series operating steward at the event.
6.8There will be a 40 MPH speed limit on pit road.
6.9The top 4 finishers in each class will report to impound, or as directed by the series operating steward at the event.
Pit Stops
7.1The mandatory pit stop will be 2 minutes in length. The pit stop shall not commence until at least 1 complete (hot) lap after any green flag, start or re-start. The pit stop shall not commence with less than 3 minutes prior to the checker. Failure to make the required 2 minute pit stop may result in a time or lap penalty or possible disqualification.
7.2Timing the pit stop will be determined through these 2 methods:
Method 1
Use the timing charts for the race as provided by timing and scoring to determine the fastest lap times for competitors. By adding 2 minutes plus the time required to traverse pit lane at 40 MPH to this fastest lap time, a total pit stop time shall be determined for each entry. Lap charts shall then be checked to confirm that each competitor did have a total lap time equal to or greater than the previously determined lap time.
Method 2
A log will be maintained to show the time and car number of all cars entering and exiting pit lane during the event. A study of the log shall show that all cars having entered and exited pit lane in a total time equal to or greater than 2 minutes plus the time required to traverse pit lane at 40 MPH.
7.3Any non-compliance found by these methods will be reported to the Chief Steward and Series Committee for action.
7.4Computation of the 40 MPH pit lane speed limit is as follows:
Kershaw 11 seconds @ 40 MPH
VIR 12 seconds @ 40 MPH
Charlotte 22 seconds @ 40 MPH
Roebling 19 seconds @ 40 MPH
Rockingham TBA
7.5NO pit stops will be allowed during a full course yellow. Any car that is in the process of their mandatory pit stop when a full course yellow is displayed will be allowed to continue with the pit stop and re-enter the track at the proper time.
7.6NO re-fueling will be allowed during pit stops.
A log will be maintained to show the time and car number of all cars entering and exiting pit lane during the event. A study of the log shall show that all cars having entered and exited pit lane in a total time equal to or greater than 2 minutes plus the time required to traverse pit lane at 40 MPH.
7.3Any non-compliance found by these methods will be reported to the Chief Steward and Series Committee for action.
7.4Computation of the 40 MPH pit lane speed limit is as follows:
Kershaw 11 seconds @ 40 MPH
VIR 12 seconds @ 40 MPH
Charlotte 22 seconds @ 40 MPH
Roebling 19 seconds @ 40 MPH
Rockingham TBA
7.5NO pit stops will be allowed during a full course yellow. Any car that is in the process of their mandatory pit stop when a full course yellow is displayed will be allowed to continue with the pit stop and re-enter the track at the proper time.
7.6NO re-fueling will be allowed during pit stops.
Points
8.1Finishing points will be awarded according to the National points system.
8.2Each individual race entry will receive 5 bonus points. Withdraws and no shows will not receive the 5 bonus points. If 6 or more events are scheduled 1 race will be dropped from final points calculations. 10 bonus points will be given to any team participating in all scheduled events.
8.3CCPS championship points will be awarded according to the finishing position of all entries that have paid the annual registration fee. In the event there are entries that are not registered with CCPS, these entries will not be considered and all other CCPS entries will move up within class.
8.4Upon receiving the final race results, the series Administrator will calculate individual points and post them to the official CCPS web site. www.carolinacupproseries.com
8.4Upon receiving the final race results, the series Administrator will calculate individual points and post them to the official CCPS web site. www.carolinacupproseries.com
8.5The current point standings will be available from the series Administrator at each event. 8.6In the event of ties for year end points, winners will be determined according to the process listed in the National competition points.
8.7In order to be eligible for the year end points championship, the team must START in at least 50% of the scheduled races.
8.7In order to be eligible for the year end points championship, the team must START in at least 50% of the scheduled races.
Trophies
9.1For each individual points race, the host region may award trophies to the top 3 finishers in each class, regardless of CCPS membership.
9.2For the end of the season point's championship, trophies will be awarded by CCPS to the winner of each class.
Prize Fund
10.1A portion of the entry fees from each event will support the prize fund. The breakdown of the prize fund payout will be as follows: $20.00 will be paid out for each race, $40.00 will be paid out for year end prize fund. Series operating expences will be paid in full first and may affect available funds for year end payout.
10.2Pay out by class for each single event and the year end points championship will be as follows:
1st Place 45%
2nd Place 25%
3rd Place 15%
4th Place 10%
5th Place 5%
10.3Additional funds or contingencies may be added to the individual race and/or year end prize funds through sponsors. Specific classes or conditions may be sponsored.
10.2Pay out by class for each single event and the year end points championship will be as follows:
1st Place 45%
2nd Place 25%
3rd Place 15%
4th Place 10%
5th Place 5%
10.3Additional funds or contingencies may be added to the individual race and/or year end prize funds through sponsors. Specific classes or conditions may be sponsored.
10.4Sponsors may reserve the right to require certain criteria for eligibility.
10.5CCPS individual event prize money will be awarded according to the finishing position of all entries that have paid the annual registration fee.
10.5CCPS individual event prize money will be awarded according to the finishing position of all entries that have paid the annual registration fee.
10.6In the event there are entries that are not registered with CCPS, these entries will not be considered and all other CCPS entries will move up within class.
Disqualification
11.1Any team found to be in violation of these rules might be disqualified. Disqualification will result in the loss of points and/or prize money.
11.2The Stewards may take away individual race and entry points due to disqualification.
11.3The series committee may take away accumulated points due to disqualification.
11.4Previously awarded prize money will not be recovered or redistributed.
