2023 BCDA 235/300tw Shootout competition car tech requirements (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 tread wear tire

(NO EXEPTIONS, you will be disqualified immediately no refund)

***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***

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 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. Element fire sticks are allowed in substitution of the fire extinguisher but no smaller than a 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 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. HARNESS BAR ONLY! If after market bucket seat is present, well fabricated seat brackets will only be accepted and all 4 corners must be securely mounted.

(cages-NOT REQUIRED but, if equipped with one then following things are required)

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.

A. All welds shall be visually inspected and shall be acceptable if the following conditions are satisfied:

B. Welds shall be continuous around the entire tubular structure.

C. The weld shall have no cracks.

D. Grinding down of welds is prohibited.

E. Thorough fusion shall exist between weld metal and base metal.

F. All craters shall be filled to the cross section of the weld.

G. Undercut shall be no more than .01-inch deep.

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 joints.

2.2.4 ROLL CAGE MATERIALA. Roll Cage Material must be Seamless SAE 1020 or 1025 mild steel tubing, DOM, and or chromoly. B. ERW tubing is not permitted. C. All roll cage tubing in the requirements listed below must be a minimum of 1.5 x .095-inch for all 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***