Lots of rules changes mainly for Autotests which have much more detailed and stricter regs now.
Noticed this for hill climbs and sprints as well. New starter category but not suitable for Alpines lol
(S) Sprints, Hill Climbs and Drag Racing
Date of implementation: 1 January 2017
10. All Sprint & Hill Climb vehicles must comply with the following, as a minimum: Safety ……..
10.1.6. Open and closed wheel Racing Cars and Sports Libre Racing cars complying with 14.1da must comply with K.1.6.3.
Reason: Safety.
Date of implementation: 1 January 2017
9.2.1. Throughout practice and Competition, upon exiting from and until returning to the Paddock, when the driver is seated in the vehicle he must wear clothing, helmet and goggles complying with K.9 to 11 or, where appropriate, the specific requirements of Standard Cars 11.9. or the specific Class regulations for Drag Races. Overalls homologated
to either FIA 8856- 2000 or FIA 1986 standard are mandatory. Competitors are required to wear flame-resistant gloves (K.14.3(e)). An FIA approved FHR device, fitted in accordance with FIA regulations is mandatory for all drivers with the exception of Period Defined Vehicles, Road-going Series Production Cars and Road-going Specialist Production Cars. All these items must be produced for inspection and approval at scrutineering.
10.1.3. Road-Going Specialist Production, Modified Series Production Cars and Modified Specialist Production Cars must comply with K.1.6.1 or K.1.6.2., with the exception of Standard Cars as defined in 11.9. where K1.6.1. or K.1.6.2. is recommended
10.3.1. Except as per 11.9.1.4. fForced induction equivalence 1.4.
10.5.3. All vehicles must be equipped with an effective method of stopping the fuel supply, operable by the Driver when normally seated and with seat belt secured. This is to be combined with or located adjacent to the internal ignition cut-off switch., with the exception of Standard Cars as defined in 11.9. where it is recommended.
10.6.1. All vehicles must be equipped with an ignition cut-off switch having positive ‘ON/OFF’ positions clearly marked. The ignition cut-off and fuel pumps isolation system(s) must be operable by the Driver when normally seated with seat belts secured, with the exception of Standard Cars as defined in 11.9 where it is recommended.
11.9. Regulations for Standard Cars
11.9.1. Description
11.9.1.1. Road-Going Series Production Cars – Saloons and Sports Cars produced in quantities of not less than 5000 per annum of unitary ferrous construction, two wheel drive and up to 2litre engine capacity. The cars must be manufactured after 1st January 2000 and be type approved. Any replacement components fitted must be a Standard Part/Standard Pattern Part.
11.9.1.2. Cars must compete in an event in a road legal condition. Fleet insurance policies and/or trade plates are not permitted.
11.9.1.3. Permitted Modifications Other than as detailed, no other modifications are permitted: (i) Any FIA/MSA approved/homologated safety equipment may be installed. (ii) Brake friction material may be uprated.
Engine 11.9.1.4. Forced induction equivalence 1.7.
Wheels and tyres 11.9.1.5. Standard wheels and tyres from List 1A only may be used.
Reason: To provide a basic starter category with restricted capacities.
