ProAm

8.12.1 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.
8.12.2 All bodywork must be painted or covered, securely latched and/or fastened and not loose in any manner.
8.12.3 Door, quarter and rear window glass must be OEM or clear Lexan with a 3mm minimum thickness and securely bolted in place.
8.12.4 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 ¾ inch wide, securely mounted down the center of the opening, inside the vehicle.
8.12.5 Cars must have functioning windshield wipers.
8.12.6 Two external, rear-facing mirrors are required, and must be mounted in stock location and must be positioned so that the driver can see objects along both sides of the vehicle.

8.12.7 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.
8.12.8 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.

Cooling system modifications are free but must be fully closed and free of leaks.

A radiator catch tank with a minimum capacity of one (1) quart is required and must be securely fastened and sealed.

If cooling system lines are routed in the driver’s 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.

Cooling systems shall be filled with water only. “Water wetter” is allowed.

Exhaust system modifications are free, but must exit aft of the rear axle or in the original location and have a manditory minimum of one muffler.

Turbo wastegate pipes may exit anywhere outside of the bodywork.

A maximum noise level of 92db at 75 feet is permitted. There will be no grace period. Cars over 92db will not race. This will be measured.

The official standards for standards certification organizations can be found in the following locations:

FIA Standards

• 8855-1999 - Seat - Validity = 5 years
  • Manufacturers can re-certifiy for an additional 2 years. Additional label with new expiration date to be affixed by manufacturer.
• 8853/98 - Harnesses - Validity = 5 years - Can be re-certified by manufacturer
• 8856-2000 - Protective Clothing for Automobile Drivers
• FT3, FT3.5, FT5 Fuel Cell Specifications
• Drivers Equimpment Standards
• Technical Lists -
  • #16 Fire Systems
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SFI Standards

• SFI Manufacturer’s list
• 3.2A/1 through 3.2A/5 - Drivers Suits
• 3.3 - Driver Accessories
• 17.1 - Onboard Fire Extinguisher Systems
• 16.1 - Harnesses - Validity = 2 Years - Can be re-certified by manufacturer
• 28.1, 28.2, 32.1, 31.2 Fuel Cell Specifications
• 39.2 - Seat - Validity = 2 Years

Helmet Standards

• Snell -  Standards - SA2000 - SA 2005 - SA2010
• SFI - 31.1A (open face) - 31.2A (closed face) - 31.1
• British Standards Institute - BS6658-85 type A/FR

Each occupant must wear the following equipment during all on-track sessions:

7.1.1 Helmet

All occupants must wear a safety helmet during on-track sessions. Only helmets certified to meet the following standards are permitted:

• Snell Memorial Foundation – SA2000, SA2005, SA 2010
• SFI Foundation – Spec 31.2, Spec 31.2A
• British Helmet Standard – BS 6658:1958

Full-Faced helmets are required.

Hair protruding from beneath a driver’s helmet must be completely covered by fire-resistant material. Drivers with facial hair must wear face shields of fire-resistant material (i.e. balaclava or helmet skirt).

Helmets involved in an on track collision must be sent, by the driver, to the manufacturer for inspection and re-certification before it can be used again.

7.1.2 Driving Suit

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. Multi-layer driving suits are recommended.

Approved long underwear made of fire resistant material must be worn with all suits except those carrying a rating of SFI 3.2A/5 or greater. Underwear certified to SDI 3.3 or FIA 8856-2000 is strongly recommended.

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 fire-resistant 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.