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INTENT It is appropriate to remember that all vintage and historic racing exists to encourage the preservation and active use of old sports and racing cars that might otherwise be forgotten and lie unused in somebody's barn. It is important that good appearance and authenticity are maintained. Vintage/historic racing is an amateur sport for people who are more interested in history and preserving the heritage of the past than in winning races at all costs. Drivers who feel that their attitude is too competitive, are encouraged to join and race with the SCCA. 2. DRIVER MEMBERSHIP Drivers must hold a current racing license from a recognized vintage racing group such as: VMC, SVRA, HSR, VARAC, VSCCA e.t.c. 3. CAR ELIGIBILITY The basic rule is that a car that has been accepted by a recognized vintage club, such as the SVRA, HSR, VARAC, VSCCA, etc. will be welcome to participate at Summit Point. See the list of tentative race groups. 4. VEHICLE PREPARATION BODY No modifications from original, such as contemporary flares, spoilers or air dams are permitted. Paint schemes must be appropriate to the period of the car. Commercial advertising must be discreet and not detract from the appearance of the car. Lettering or graphics must not exceed 100 square inches per side, 200 square inches' total. Historically significant markings are encouraged, and are not subject to the above rules. WHEELS Original wheel widths may be increased by 1". Period looking after market wheels may be used, but the car's track may not be increased and the dimensional allowances above must be followed. TIRES Tires must be as close to original as possible in size.Wider tires will automatically trigger a move to another class. A minimum of 2/32" of tread is required across the face of the tire. Racing slicks are permitted on FIA Sports Racing and Prototypes post 1965. ENGINE The Entrant must with certainty disclose the correct engine displacement. Engine must be of the original type and design as originally fitted in the year of manufacture. No substitute engine shall have greater displacement than the original. Production based cars should have carburetors of the make, size and number as supplied by the manufacturer. Larger carburetors are allowed if the SCCA listed them as optional in the Production Car Specification book for the year of manufacture. Participants will assume responsibility for keeping their equipment is close to original as possible. Any vehicle presented with other than original type/size of engine or carburetors will be subject to being placed in a different class after review by the Chief of Tech., who is prepared to measure an engine's -displacement at the track and disqualify any driver who has a larger engine than stated on the entry form. SUSPENSION All steering and suspension components will be properly fitted with no excessive wear or play. The suspension (spring type and number, shock type) must not be altered. If the factory provided rubber-bushed suspension joints, your car should not have rod ends or spherical ball joints in their place. BRAKES Braking systems must be as in the year of manufacture for the vehicle model. Disc brakes are permitted when it can be shown that they were available as a regular production option during the year of manufacture. Brakes must be the original size as raced. Disc brakes on 356 Porches and XK120/140 Jags, for example, will result in the car being moved to another class. GENERAL All oil, fuel, water and brake lines must be secure and free of leaks. Catch cans with a minimum capacity of 1 quart to receive any possible overflow or blow-by from the engine, radiator or transmission are mandatory. Antifreeze will NOT be allowed in vehicle cooling systems. All oil drain plugs MUST be safety wired closed. Mufflers are not required.
5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ROLL BARS All competition cars will have a roll bar which is 2" higher than the driver, with helmet, sitting in the normal Position. All roll bars should be braced in a forward or rearward direction. The design and construction of the roll bar is otherwise left up to the car owner, but the current SCCA specs for roll bar design and bracing are recommended to anyone upgrading or installing a new one. The Chief Tech. Inspector may deem a roll bar unfit for competition. SEATBELTS All competition cars must be equipped with a five-point driver restraint system. Arm restraint systems on open cars and window nets on closed cars are strongly recommended, but are not mandatory. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All cars must be equipped with a dry chemical, or Halon fire extinguisher of at least 2 pounds capacity, securely mounted in the cockpit within driver reach. On-board fire suppression systems are highly recommended. CUT-OFF SWITCH An electrical cut-off switch will be required. The switch shall be easily accessible from the driver's right side and shall be clearly marked on the outside of the car. It must disconnect the fuel pumps and ignition from the battery, and isolate the alternator or generator. FUEL CELLS Highly recommended for all cars. CARBURETORS There must be two throttle return springs external to the carburetor. FUEL FILLER CAPS All fuel filler caps must be securely fastened so as not to open on impact. Monza type (quick release) caps must be wired shut. 6. DRIVER EQUIPMENT HELMETS Helmets with a Snell sticker of 1995 or later are required. Full face helmets are required for all open cockpit cars, and are recommended for all others. All drivers will wear adequate eye protection. SUITS All drivers will wear at least 2 layer driving suits that cover the body from neck to ankle to wrist, and is made from a fire resistant material such as Nomex or Pyrotec. All drivers must wear gloves, shoes and socks of fire resistant material - gloves and shoes may be leather. Drivers with exposed facial, or long hair, must cover it with a fire resistant hood. 7. ROOKIES Drivers who are not known to the, organizers or who have limited experience, may be required to affix two "rookie" identification stripes to the rear of the car. 8. TECHNICAL INSPECTION A tech. inspection will be conducted on all cars. All items in these rules may be checked, with a special emphasis on safety. Driver's safety gear must be presented at Tech. Inspection. The Chief of Tech. may reject any entry. Tech. inspection will be done on Thursday through Sunday near the shed on the paved paddock road. Please have a driver or a crew member available. 9. VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION Each car will practice and race in the class in which it has been entered. The organizers reserve the right to determine which class a car belongs in, which group a car fits in, and to accept entries for cars which do not fit the published rules. 10. CONDUCT Individual conduct both on and off the track is expected to be of the highest standard and reflect a positive image of the sport. On-track behavior judged to be overly aggressive, dangerous, or not in the "spirit" of the sport will result in suspension. A spin or Off course excursion will result in a black flag, and a discussion with the Stewards. A car involved in a crash, or other contact sufficient to produce body, frame or suspension damage, will be excluded from the remainder of the event. BILL SCOTT OPEN DAY On Thursday, May 18th. there will be a Bill Scott Open Day at the track Starting at 9:00 a.m. and finishing at 5:00 p.m. Cars will be divided into classes, with 30 minute sessions. There will be a charge of $200 for this day. Please complete the entry form. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES On Saturday, Bill and Barbara Scott will host their famous Bull/Lobster Roast at the apple packing house. RACE ENTRIES The entry fee is $395.00 per car and must be received by May 1st. A second entry by the same driver in the same car, will be charged at the lower rate of $225.00.
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