Grassroots

Rules and Regulations

* Dogboxes, Sequential shifters, and Quick-Change rear ends are not permitted

** 235W & 300TW Tire cap (you’re allowed to run a smaller tire but must remain at or above the 300TW
rule)

*** All Wheels including steers and spares must be equipped with a highly visible wheel marker (must
remain visible at all times) on entirety of wheel spoke.

1. Car must be free of any leaks. If the car appears "wet" in the engine bay or underneath, you will be
turned around and asked to go fix it. Cooling systems can only have water in them - you may use water
wetter. (Off-season exceptions)

2. Appearance wise; the vehicle must show up with all body panels attached securely to the vehicle.
(hood, trunk, doors, front and rear bumpers)

3. Battery must be securely tied down with the correct mounting hardware (no straps). Positive battery
terminal must be insulated.

4. All vehicles are to be equipped with a minimum 5lb fire extinguisher, or a fully operational fire suppression system. Fire extinguishers must be mounted securely within drivers reach (no exceptions) Element fire extinguisher (fire sticks) are allowed in substitution of the fire extinguisher but no smaller than an e-50. (no exceptions, come prepared)

*Element Fire Extinguisher are available from BCDA*

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

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 between a main hoop, and lower lap 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, BETWEEN A MAIN HOOP! If an aftermarket bucket seat is present, well fabricated seat brackets will only be accepted and all 4 corners must be securely mounted.

7. **SA2015 or newer Snell Helmet must be worn, it must also be in good condition & free of cracks. All
people must be wearing pants, T-shirt, and closed toe shoes - as the minimum clothing requirements.
**DOT and ece.22.06 will not be accepted, no exceptions.

8. No passengers are allowed in vehicles for qualifying and the main event. (Practice is ok) at drivers’
discretion.

9. Absolutely no hands outside the vehicle at any time. This goes for passengers as well. (Failure to
follow these rules can result in disqualification)

10. Vehicle’s shifter tunnel must be sealed from drivers compartment via SFI approved shifter boot or
factory shifter bezel components.

Cages and Bash Bars (Cages - NOT REQUIRED)

However, if equipped with one, then the following is required and must meet our specifications:

*Exception: Convertibles must be equipped with Cage*

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.

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 techniques are permitted, but extreme care shall be used in preparation of parts before bronze welding and in the design of the attaching sheet metal joints.

2. Roll Cage Material must be Seamless SAE 1020 or 1025 mild steel tubing, DOM, and or chromoly. (Please refer to Formula Drift 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 materials.

Bash Bars

A. Bash Bars must span the distance of both frame rails front and rear.

B. Bars must be a sufficient distance from the tire that if bent in an accident it will not impede or damage the wheel or tire.

C. Bars must be between 1” - 1.75” diameter tubing and .063” - .120” wall thickness.

**Competition Structure:

8:00am Gates Open

8:00am - 9:15am Tech/Track Walk

9:30am Drivers Meeting *NO EXCEPTIONS, no later! *

^^Layout release at Drivers Meeting^^

10:00am - 11:30am Practice (maximum 8 practice runs per driver)

12:00pm Qualifying to Finish

~4:00pm - 8:30pm Open Drift (drive with the competitors)

Key Notes:

• Grassroots 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 one qualifying pass. If you zero your qualifying pass the judges will place you at the end of the bracket how they best see fit (yes everyone qualifies at the end of the day) top 10 qualifiers get qualifying points. 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 decisions are 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

Start Line Criteria:

-GR will utilize a light system for the start line

-Lead car is not to leave the line until the lights are fully extinguished

-Lead car is to leave the line after lights are fully extinguished in reasonable amount of time (1-2 seconds)

-Judges discretion on restarts

-Lead car cannot make contact with start chicane cones

-Lead car is on a three-strike system. For example: If lead car sleeps on the line, jumps the start, or hits a cone three times (any of these or combination of), that lead run will be deemed a zero.

-chase cars front wheel is to be no further back than the lead cars rear wheel *not up for debate*

-chase car can roll the start line (leave before lights extinguish)

What constitutes an incomplete?

- 3 tires off course

- unchaseable lead (Judges’ discretion)

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

- spin

- straightening

- opposite drift

- run ending contact

- late/non initiation (after the 1 cone)

- 3 motion entry

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)

- Judges will expect a similar lead entry in competition as you’ve practiced/qualified; failure to do this will result in deductions

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 one 5 min call to make a repair at any given time during their elimination rounds.

However, with the one exception being fault given to the other driver - by contact or cause of contact - an additional 10 min call will be allowed.

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 tools may be required, **only once an official has arrived ** (^Teams will be given 5 min to do this^)

- Once the car is safely in the air, the timer of 5 minutes will start, and teams will have 5 minutes to rectify their issues and have the vehicle on the ground and running before the timer ends. Failure to do so will result in DQ

Tire Debeads:

In the event of a tire debeading on course, the vehicle will not be allowed to leave the line with a currently debeaded or previously debeaded tire. Rear Tire changes will not be allowed during Competition Timeout unless debeading has occurred or rim/tire damage due to a collision. Rear Tires are required to make two consecutive runs. If debeading
occurs by collision with course, wall, or surface, Judges will decide which occurred first; the collision or the debead. If debeading occurred prior to the collision, the vehicle will not be allowed to leave the line with a currently debeaded or previously debeaded tire. If the collision results in a debeaded tire, then the wheel and or tire may be changed. If rear tires are changed, the other competitor may also change rear tires.

Changes to Rules and Specifications:

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 all rule books at any time if deemed necessary. Teams and drivers are
responsible for ensuring they conform to the current rules or bulletins.

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