BCDA 235 Shootout Competition Rules

2023 BCDA 235/300tw DD Shootout competition Rules and Regulations

NEW**

-practice will consist of only 8 laps, no more.

-Passengers may be present during practice, but come qualifying and main competition passengers must be removed from the vehicles.

-all competitor vehicles must have wheel spoke markers on all wheels including the fronts

-all hands, arms, limbs etc. must remain inside the vehicle at all times.

-restart light, there will be a flashing amber orange restart light at the inside of the initiation. If this restart light is flashing drivers will be expected to stop drift and reset at the finish line. 

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***IF YOU ARE DRIVING A FD PRO/PROSPEC CAR THEN ALL PRO CAR RULES APPLY FOR SAFETY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SUITS AND HANS  HARNESSES. PLEASE READ THE FORMULA DRIFT PRO SPEC RULE BOOK ON THE FORMULA DRIFT WEBSITE, FIRE SUPPRESSION MUST BE INSTALLED*** 

Competition Structure:

Gates open at 8am

Tech/ track walk 8-9:15am

Drivers meeting 9:30am Sharp NO EXCEPTIONS no later!

^^Layout release at drivers meeting^^ (don’t miss)

10-11:30 Practice) (maximum 8 practice runs per driver)

12 Qualifying - finish 4:30pm

 

  • Shootout Comp will compile a 32 min car field (Ideally).
  • Drivers will be required to pass a thorough tech inspection and checklist.
  • Drivers will be given an allotted track practice time (1.5hr) maximum 8 runs per car, Prior to qualifying.
  • Qualifying- Everyone gets 2 qualifying passes. Judges will take the best of both scores. If you incomplete both runs, you will be placed at the back of the bracket how the judging panel best see fit. 1st qualifier gets 10pts, second gets 9pts, 3rd gets 8 pts and so on, you get the point.
  • Drivers must compete in eliminations in the vehicle they qualify competition In. 

**** IF YOU MISS DRIVERS MEETING YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY AT THE BACK FOR QUALIFYING AND 15 MIN OF PRACTICE WILL BE DOCKED AT THE BEGINNING****

  •  Scores are based on Line (30), Angle (30), and Style (30), (10) X Factor points compiling a score out of 100 points! Where we can then form a 32 car bracket 
  • Run top 32 bracket, with traditional 2 run format. One chase run and one lead run, so on so forth to finish.
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive prizes (to be announced)

 

Judging criteria / technical regulations: 

 

Judges decision is final (no protests)

Judges reserve the right to use their discretion to increase/decrease the severity of deductions/incomplete criteria

 

Lead driver requirements 

- fill designated zones and clipping points (100 point run)

- run a smooth chaseable line

- do not decel outside of designated decel zones 

- throttle commitment and fluid transitions are rewarded

 

Chase driver requirements

- follow the lead driver's line while mimicking their angle (use the lead car as a moving clipping point unless they are leading you into danger)

- maintain consistent proximity (as close to the lead car as possible) surging will be deducted at judges discretion 

 

What constitutes an incomplete?

- 3 or 4 tires off course

- unchaseable lead 

- inactive chase (more than 1 entire zone behind lead driver)

- spin

- straightening

- opposite drift

- run ending contact

- late/non initiation (after the 1 cone)

 

What constitutes a major deduction?

- 2 tires off course 

- unforced contact

- missing zone(s)/clip(s)

- contacting lead car in decel zone

- impeding lead driver on entry 

- decel outside of designated decel zones 

- understeer (judges discretion)

 

What constitutes a minor deduction?

- 1 tire off course 

- surging/inconsistent proximity 

- wavering/corrections 

- shallow on zones/wide on inner clips

 

 5 minute timeouts

Drivers will be allotted 5 min to make a repair at any given time once during their elimination rounds. However with one exception of fault being given to the chase or lead driver, by contact or cause of contact. Drivers will be given the time between rounds to make the repair. If they cannot make it to the start line by the time of their next run, they will unfortunately need to forfeit. 

  • Teams must not touch the vehicle until a BCDA  official is present with a timer.
  • Teams may get the vehicle in the air in a safe manner, to quickly assess any damage and or what ever tools may be required. **only once an official has arrived **(^Teams will be given an additional  5 min to do so^)
  • Once the car is safely in the air, the timer of 5 minutes will start, teams will have 5 minutes to rectify their issues and have the vehicle running before the timer ends. Failure to do so will result in DQ

 

 

Basic Requirements

1. This event is based on a "run what you brung" premise so you can have 1000 hp, a dog box, quick change etc. but you can only run a 235 wide/ 300 treadwear tire (NO EXCEPTIONS, you will be disqualified immediately no refund) 

2.Car must be free of any leaks. if the car appears "wet" underneath you will be turned around and be asked to go fix it. Cooling systems can only have water in them, you may use a water wetter. 

3.Appearance wise the vehicle must show up with all body panels attached securely to the vehicle. (hood, trunk, doors, front and rear bumpers) battery must be securely tied down with the correct mounting hardware (no zipties or Ratchet Straps etc.) positive battery terminal must be covered with something insulated. 

4. All vehicles are equipped with a minimum 5lb fire extinguisher, or a fully operational fire suppression system if driving a pro car. Element fire sticks are allowed in substitution of the fire extinguisher but no smaller than an e-50. (no exceptions, come prepared) 

5. Vehicle must have fully operational lights activated by either a switch or factory controls (brake lights, headlights)

6.Vehicle must be equipped with oem seat belts that secure to a factory buckle. If oem belts are not present then a 4 point harness is the minimum. Harness must be attached to a harness bar and lower sections attached to the frame of the vehicle with eyelets bolts. attaching the harnesses to the rear seat buckles is not allowed. PROPERLY INSTALLED TO A HARNESS BAR ONLY! If an aftermarket bucket seat is present, well fabricated seat brackets will only be accepted and all 4 corners must be securely mounted. 

7.** All Wheels including steers and spares must be equipped with a highly visible sticker wheel marker, or paint (but must remain visible at all times) on the entirety of wheel spoke as per judging requirements.

8. Snell 2015 or newer, ECE 22.06 helmets are to be used. DOT is not permitted!

 

Cages and Bash Bars (Cages - NOT REQUIRED) but, if equipped with one, then the following are required and must meet our specifications.

  1. 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a cage, Padding must meet SFI spec 45.1 or FIA 8857-2001. Padding is required anywhere driver helmet may come in contact with the roll cage and along the base of the  driver’s side A-pillar bar and box if applicable.
  2. A. All welds shall be visually inspected and shall be acceptable if the following conditions are satisfied: 
  3. B. Welds shall be continuous around the entire tubular structure
  4. C. The weld shall have no cracks. 
  5. D. Grinding down of welds is prohibited.
  6. E. Thorough fusion shall exist between weld metal and base metal. 
  7. F. All craters shall be filled to the cross section of the weld. 
  8. G. Undercut shall be no more than .01-inch deep. 
  9. H. 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 sheet metal joints. 

ROLL CAGE MATERIAL. Roll Cage Material must be Seamless SAE 1020 or 1025 mild steel tubing, DOM, and or chromoly. (Please refer to formula d rulebook for full breakdown)

ERW tubing is not permitted in any structural areas, and will be deemed unsafe by BCDA officials if found.

All roll cage tubing in the requirements listed above must be a minimum of 1.5” x .095-inch for all cage construction materials.

 

 

***IF YOU ARE DRIVING A FD PRO/PROSPEC CAR THEN ALL PRO CAR RULES APPLY FOR SAFETY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SUITS AND HARNESSES. PLEASE READ THE FORMULA DRIFT PRO SPEC RULE BOOK ON THE FORMULA DRIFT WEBSITE, FIRE SUPPRESSION MUST BE INSTALLED***

 

BCDA reserves the right to change or add 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 BCDA Facebook messenger group chats (refer to Registration for access). The BCDA staff have the authority to make adjustments to any and all rule books at any time if deemed necessary. Teams and drivers are responsible to ensure they conform to the current rules or bulletins.

Sincerely, CEO of Bold Connections Drift Alliance Inc. Judging board and staff.