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Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016

Regulations PUBLISHED version 1.1

Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 1 2016 Published v1.1

Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016

Regulations Incorporating:

Audi R8 LMS Cup

Audi R8 LMS Am Cup

Audi R8 LMS Masters Cup

Audi R8 LMS Team Cup

This is an important document. All Competitors and Drivers must read these Regulations before

completing and signing the relevant Registration and Entry Forms. Please contact the Series Manager if

you have any questions in relation to these Regulations.

Only the English text of these Regulations is legally binding.

PUBLISHED version 1.1: 6 July 2016.


CONTENTS.

A. Sporting Regulations. ................................................................................................................ 5 A1. Organisation. ............................................................................................................................ 5 A2. General Undertakings. ............................................................................................................... 5 A3. Officials. ................................................................................................................................... 6 A4. Insurance. ................................................................................................................................. 6 A5. Events & Rounds (Races). ........................................................................................................... 7 A6. Eligibility Including Am Cup & Masters Cups. ............................................................................... 7

A6.3 Am Cup & Masters Cup. ......................................................................................................... 7 A7. Eligible Cars. ............................................................................................................................. 8 A8. Race Service & Spare Parts. ........................................................................................................ 8 A9. Participation Deposit. ................................................................................................................ 9 A10. Competitor Licences. ................................................................................................................. 9 A11. Registration. ............................................................................................................................. 9

A11.11 Registration Fee. ................................................................................................................ 10 A12. Entry Commitment. ................................................................................................................. 11 A13. Advertising & Competition (Start) Numbers on Cars. .................................................................. 11 A14. Clothing & Apparel. ................................................................................................................. 12 A15. Entry Passes. ........................................................................................................................... 12 A16. Paddock. ................................................................................................................................. 13 A17. Administration & Instructions/Communications to Competitors. ................................................ 13

A17.7 Briefings. ........................................................................................................................... 14 A18. Scrutineering. ......................................................................................................................... 14

A18.1 Preliminary Scrutineering. ................................................................................................... 14 A18.2 Event Scrutineering............................................................................................................. 14

A19. Performance Differentiators –Race Success Ballast. .................................................................... 15 A20. General Safety. ........................................................................................................................ 16 A21. Adverse Weather Conditions. .................................................................................................... 18 A22. Incidents. ............................................................................................................................... 19 A23. Pit Lane................................................................................................................................... 20 A24. Free Practice. .......................................................................................................................... 21 A25. Stopping a Free Practice Session or Qualifying Session. ............................................................... 22 A26. Qualifying. .............................................................................................................................. 22

A26.2 First Qualifying Session (Q1). ............................................................................................... 22 A26.3 Superpole. ......................................................................................................................... 22

A27. Grid Positions. ......................................................................................................................... 23 A28. Start Procedure. ...................................................................................................................... 25

A28.7 Rolling Start. ...................................................................................................................... 25 A28.8 Standing Start. ................................................................................................................... 26

A29. Safety Car. .............................................................................................................................. 28 A30. Suspending a Race. .................................................................................................................. 29 A31. Resuming a Race. .................................................................................................................... 30 A32. Finish...................................................................................................................................... 31 A33. Podium Presentations, Press Conferences & Autograph Sessions. ................................................ 31 A34. Classification. .......................................................................................................................... 32 A35. Awarding of Points – Overall, Am Cup, Masters Cup & Team Cup. ................................................ 32

A35.2 Classification/Awarding of Points – Am Cup. ......................................................................... 33 A35.3 Classification/Awarding of Points – Masters Cup. .................................................................. 33 A35.4 Classification/Awarding of Points – Team Cup. ...................................................................... 33

A36. Titles. ..................................................................................................................................... 33 A36.1 Overall Title........................................................................................................................ 33 A36.2 Am Cup Title....................................................................................................................... 33 A36.3 Masters Cup Title. ............................................................................................................... 33 A36.4 Team Cup Title. .................................................................................................................. 33

A37. Penalties. ................................................................................................................................ 34 A38. Protests & Appeals. ................................................................................................................. 35 A39. Exclusion of Legal Appeals & Restriction of Liability. .................................................................. 35 A40. Waiver of Liabilities. ................................................................................................................ 36 A41. Responsibility, Changes to the Rules & Regulations, Cancellation................................................ 37 A42. Advertising & Television Rights. ................................................................................................ 37 A43. Use of Cup Logos & Titles. ........................................................................................................ 38 A44. Official & Additional Testing. .................................................................................................... 38


Technical Regulations. ......................................................................................................................... 40 B. Technical Regulations – New Audi R8 LMS (MJ2016). .................................................................. 40 B1. Uniform Vehicles Under The Rules & Regulations. ...................................................................... 40 B2. General Information. ............................................................................................................... 40 B3. Authorised Adjustments, Modifications & Installations. ............................................................. 41 B4. Safety Equipment. ................................................................................................................... 42

B4.1 Roll Cage............................................................................................................................ 42 B4.2 Fire Extinguisher. ................................................................................................................ 42 B4.3 Towing Eyes. ...................................................................................................................... 42 B4.4 Safety Belts. ....................................................................................................................... 42 B4.5 Head Restraint. .................................................................................................................. 42

B5. Engine. ................................................................................................................................... 42 B5.1 Air Intake. .......................................................................................................................... 42

B6. Suspension.............................................................................................................................. 43 B6.1 Shock Absorbers/Springs. ................................................................................................... 43 B6.2 Springs. ............................................................................................................................. 43 B6.3 Roll Bars. ........................................................................................................................... 43 B6.4 Ride Height. ....................................................................................................................... 43

B7. Car Interior. ............................................................................................................................ 44 B7.1 Steering Wheel. .................................................................................................................. 44 B7.2 Steering Column Adjustment. .............................................................................................. 44 B7.3 Seat. .................................................................................................................................. 44 B7.4 Cool Suits. .......................................................................................................................... 44 B7.5 Drinking System. ................................................................................................................ 44 B7.6 Helmet Cooling System. ...................................................................................................... 44

B8. Car Weight. ............................................................................................................................. 44 B9. Bodywork. ............................................................................................................................... 45

B9.1 Rear Wing. ......................................................................................................................... 45 B9.2 Front Windscreen. .............................................................................................................. 45

B10. Fuel & Oil. ............................................................................................................................... 45 B10.1 Fuel. .................................................................................................................................. 45 B10.2 Engine Lubricant. ................................................................................................................ 46

B11. Transmission. .......................................................................................................................... 46 B11.3 Clutch. ............................................................................................................................... 46 B11.4 Differential. ....................................................................................................................... 46

B12. Engine Control Unit (“ECU”) & Wiring Loom. .............................................................................. 46 B13. Brakes. ................................................................................................................................... 46 B14. Tyres And Wheels. ................................................................................................................... 47

B14.2 Tyres Authorised for use During an Official Test. ................................................................... 47 B14.3 Tyres Authorised for use During Free Practice. ...................................................................... 47 B14.4 Tyres Authorised For Use During Qualifying & Races. ............................................................. 47 B14.5 Spare Tyres For Free Practice, Qualifying & Races. ................................................................. 47 B14.6 Tyre Nomination & Checking. ............................................................................................... 48

B15. Telemetry, Radio Systems & Data Recording Systems. ................................................................ 49 B15.4 Timing Transponders. ......................................................................................................... 49 B15.5 Disconnected Additional Sensors. ........................................................................................ 49

B16. Cameras. ................................................................................................................................. 49 B17. Noise Limits. ........................................................................................................................... 50 B18. Driver’s Racewear. ................................................................................................................... 50 B19. Competition Numbers on the Car. ............................................................................................. 50 B20. Additional Remarks. ................................................................................................................ 50 C. Technical Regulations – Audi R8 LMS Cup Car. ............................................................................ 51 C1. Uniform Vehicles Under The Rules & Regulations. ...................................................................... 51 C2. General Information. ............................................................................................................... 51 C3. Authorised Adjustments, Modifications & Installations. ............................................................. 52 C4. Safety Equipment. ................................................................................................................... 52

C4.1 Roll Cage............................................................................................................................ 52 C4.2 Fire Extinguisher. ................................................................................................................ 52 C4.3 Towing Eyes. ...................................................................................................................... 53 C4.4 Safety Belts. ....................................................................................................................... 53 C4.5 Head Restraint. .................................................................................................................. 53


C5. Engine. ................................................................................................................................... 53 C5.1 Air Intake. .......................................................................................................................... 53

C6. Suspension.............................................................................................................................. 53 C6.1 Shock Absorbers/Springs. ................................................................................................... 53 C6.2 Springs. ............................................................................................................................. 53 C6.3 Roll Bars. ........................................................................................................................... 54 C6.4 Ride Height. ....................................................................................................................... 54

C7. Car Interior. ............................................................................................................................ 54 C7.1 Steering Wheel. .................................................................................................................. 54 c7.2 Steering Column Adjustment. .............................................................................................. 55 C7.3 Seat. .................................................................................................................................. 55 C7.4 Cool Suits. .......................................................................................................................... 55 C7.5 Drinking System. ................................................................................................................ 55 C7.6 Helmet Cooling System. ...................................................................................................... 55

C8. Car Weight. ............................................................................................................................. 55 C9. Bodywork. ............................................................................................................................... 56

C9.1 Rear Wing. ......................................................................................................................... 56 C9.2 Front Windscreen. .............................................................................................................. 56 C9.3 Front Grill. ......................................................................................................................... 56

C10. Fuel & Oil. ............................................................................................................................... 56 C10.1 Fuel. .................................................................................................................................. 56 C10.2 Engine Lubricant. ................................................................................................................ 57

C11. Transmission. .......................................................................................................................... 57 C11.3 Clutch. ............................................................................................................................... 57 C11.4 Differential. ....................................................................................................................... 57

C12. Engine Control Unit (“ECU”) & Wiring Loom. .............................................................................. 57 C13. Brakes. ................................................................................................................................... 58 C14. Tyres And Wheels. ................................................................................................................... 58

C14.2 Tyres Authorised for use During an Official Test. ................................................................... 58 C14.3 Tyres Authorised for use During Free Practice. ...................................................................... 58 C14.4 Tyres Authorised For Use During Qualifying & Races. ............................................................. 59 C14.5 Spare Tyres For Free Practice, Qualifying & Races. ................................................................. 59 CB14.6 Tyre Nomination & Checking. ............................................................................................... 59

C15. Telemetry, Radio Systems & Data Recording Systems. ................................................................ 60 C15.4 Timing Transponders. ......................................................................................................... 60

C16. Cameras. ................................................................................................................................. 60 C17. Noise Limits. ........................................................................................................................... 61 C18. Driver’s Racewear. ................................................................................................................... 61 C19. Competition Numbers on the Car. ............................................................................................. 61 C20. Additional Remarks. ................................................................................................................ 61 Appendix A – Drawings. ........................................................................................................................ 62

Sketch 1 – New R8 Livery. ................................................................................................................. 62 Sketch 2 – Cup Car Livery. ................................................................................................................. 63 Sketch 3 – Race Suit. ........................................................................................................................ 64 Badge Regulations. .......................................................................................................................... 64

Appendix B – Contacts. ......................................................................................................................... 65 Appendix C – Registration Forms. .......................................................................................................... 66 Appendix D – Media Information. .......................................................................................................... 69 Appendix E – Camera Form. .................................................................................................................. 71


A. SPORTING REGULATIONS.

A1. ORGANISATION.

A1.1 Under the authority/sponsorship of Audi China, Absolute Racing China Co. Ltd. (“the Organiser”) with the agreement of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) and the Automobile Association of Malaysia (“AAM”) is organising a series of restricted International Competitions in 2016, known as the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 (“the Cup”). All the participating parties undertake to apply as well as observe the rules governing the Cup.

A1.2 The Cup will include two categories of car, the New Audi R8 LMS (“New R8”) and the previous generation of Audi R8 LMS Cup car (“Cup Car”). Each category will have separate entry requirements. Amateur drivers will be eligible to compete in either car and for one of the amateur classes (see Regulation A6.3). Drivers that do not request to be considered, or are adjudged ineligible for one of the amateur classes, must compete with a New R8 and compete only for the overall title.

The Cup will comprise four Championships, these are:

i. Overall Drivers Championship – all Drivers eligible competing in either car; ii. Amateur Drivers Cup (“Am Cup”) – Amateur drivers as per Regulation A6.3 competing in

New R8 cars; iii. Masters Cup (“Masters Cup”) – Amateur drivers as per Regulation A6.3 competing in Cup

Cars; iv. the Team Cup – a Competitors’ title, both cars eligible.

A1.3 The organising committee (“the Committee”) of the Cup is a body entrusted with all necessary powers for the organisation of the Cup. It is comprised of the following appointed members:

Chairman: Mark Turner, Series Manager Voting member: Johannes Trost Consultant: Rene Koneberg

The Organiser reserves the right to change the composition of the Committee at their sole discretion without giving notice.

A1.4 Any changes to the Sporting and Technical Regulations are subject to approval by the Committee and AAM, and will in turn be lodged with the FIA. Obvious errors in the Regulations can be corrected at any time. Each Competitor and Driver registered in the Cup shall be informed of any changes to the Regulations with details of the date on which the changes come into force. Email will form the primary delivery method for communication.

A2. GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS.

A2.1 The following Regulations shall apply in the Cup:

a. The FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices (“the Code”); b. These Sporting and Technical Regulations of the Audi R8 LMS Cup (“these Regulations”); c. The Sporting and Technical Bulletins issued by the Series Manager; d. The Sporting Regulations of the ASN where the Event is being held; e. The Supplementary Regulations of the individual Events.

A2.2 Each Competitor confirms their acceptance to abide by these legal provisions with their signatures on the Registration Form and/or Event entry form. It is the Competitor’s responsibility to ensure that all persons concerned with their entry observe all the requirements of all of the documents listed in Regulation A2.1.

A2.3 Withholding information or giving false information will be penalised.

A2.4 In these Regulations the definitions and abbreviations specified in the Code shall be adopted unless specifically provided for in these Regulations. For ease the FIA term “Automobile” has been replaced with “car” throughout these Regulations.

The official language of the Cup shall be English and the final text of these Regulations shall be the English version, which will be used should any dispute arise as to their interpretation.


Headings in this document are for ease of reference only and do not form part of these Regulations.

A2.5 Should any dispute arise over the interpretation of the Regulations, final decisions of their meaning will be made by the Committee.

A3. OFFICIALS.

A3.1 The following Officials shall be nominated for each Event by the Committee:

a. Two Stewards, the Chairman of the panel of Stewards and a second Steward; b. A Series Manager responsible for Competitor organisation; c A Race Director; d. A Starter; e. A Chief Scrutineer; f. A deputy Scrutineer/Data engineer; g. A Tyre Administrator.

A3.2 The local Event Organiser will nominate the following Officials, who must hold the required licences:

a. One Steward; b. A Clerk of the Course; c. A Secretary of the Event; d. A Secretary to the Stewards; e. A Chief Medical Officer and a team of suitably qualified medical staff; f. A Safety Car driver, with an English speaking Safety Car Observer; g. Judges of Fact; h. Timekeepers; i. Safety Scrutineers; j. All other Officials required for the smooth running of the Event.

A3.3 The Clerk of the Course shall operate in permanent consultation with the Race Director. The Race Director shall have authority over the Clerk of the Course, who shall not issue any orders without the consent of the Race Director in the following areas:

a. Controlling the Free Practice Session, Qualifying Session and Races, adherence to the timetable and, if deemed necessary, any requests made to the Stewards to modify the timetable in accordance with the provisions of the Code and these Regulations.

b. Stopping a car in accordance with the provisions of the Code and these Regulations. c. Stopping the Free Practice Session or Qualifying Session or suspending a Race in

accordance with these Regulations, if deemed necessary for safety reasons, and the restart procedure after a suspension.

d. The Starting procedure. e. Use of the Safety Car.

A3.4 The Race Director must be in contact (in person or by radio) with the Clerk of the Course and the Chairman of the Stewards at all times when cars are permitted to run on the Track. Furthermore, the Clerk of the Course must be in the Race Control Room and in radio contact with all marshal’ posts at all times when cars are permitted to run on the Track.

A4. INSURANCE.

A4.1 An insurance policy covering third-party civil liability must be taken by the owner of the organising permit (“Event Organiser”) in accordance with the national laws in each country and as required by the ASN. This requirement applies to every Event in the Cup.

A4.2 Third party insurance arranged by the Organiser shall be in addition and without prejudice to any personal insurance policy held by a Driver or any other participant in the Competition.

A4.3 Drivers and Competitors taking part in the Events are not third parties with respect to one another.


A5. EVENTS & ROUNDS (RACES).

A5.1 The Cup will be contested over 12 Rounds (“Races”) at 6 Events. The Committee reserves the right to amend this Regulation. Any such amendment will be advised by Bulletin.

A5.2 The list of Events in the Cup is as follows:

Date Country Circuit Races

20 – 22 May 2016 China Shanghai International Circuit 1 & 2

22 – 24 July 2016 Thailand Buriram United International Circuit 3 & 4

12 – 14 August 2016 Malaysia Sepang International Circuit 5 & 6

23 – 25 September 2016 South Korea Korea International Circuit * 7 & 8

14 – 16 October 2016 Taiwan Penbay International Circuit * 9 & 10

3 – 5 November 2016 China Shanghai International Circuit * 11 & 12

* Subject to ASN approval and commercial agreement. ** Subject to ASN approval, commercial agreement and FIA track homologation.

The Committee reserves the right to change the dates of the scheduled Events and the circuits where Events take place, with the permission of the FIA.

A5.3 Races will last for approx. 30 minutes from the start of race signal to the end of race signal, each preceded by a Formation Lap. The distance will be converted into a specific number of laps and announced in a Bulletin for each Event.

If the leading driver has not achieved the defined race distance after 30 minutes have elapsed, the leader will be shown the Chequered Flag the next time they pass the Finish Line.

A6. ELIGIBILITY INCLUDING AM CUP & MASTERS CUPS.

A6.1 Drivers must be at least 16 years of age, be registered for the Cup and must be in possession of:

a. a valid Competition Racing Licence of grade “International C” or higher, issued by an ASN affiliated to the FIA; and

b. foreign entry approval from the ASN who issued the licence to the Driver; and c. a Medical Certificate of Aptitude.

A6.2 Drivers wishing to compete in the Cup must include a record of achievements with the Registration.

Drivers that do not request to be considered for one of the amateur classes (Am Cup/Masters Cup) as detailed in Regulation A6.3 or are not adjudged eligible for an amateur class by the Committee must compete with a New R8 and compete only for the overall title.

A6.3 AM CUP & MASTERS CUP.

A6.3.1 The Cup will include two additional classes for Drivers adjudged by the Committee to be competing in the true “Amateur” spirit. The Audi R8 LMS Amateur Drivers Cup (“Am Cup”) will be open to Drivers racing the New R8 whereas the Audi R8 LMS Masters Cup (“Masters Cup”) will be open to Drivers racing the Cup Car. Drivers wishing to be eligible for either the Am Cup or Masters Cup must make a written application to the Committee (this must include a summary of previous race experience) and include this with the Registration Forms.

The Committee will review all applications for the Am Cup and Masters Cup and determine eligibility at their sole discretion. The criteria applied when making this determination will include the driver’s past performances, professional profile, age and “sporting credentials”. In this regard the decision of the Committee is not subject to Protest or Appeal.

Upon registering for the Am Cup or Masters Cup the driver agrees to accept these terms and conditions. Drivers entered for the Am Cup and Masters Cup will score points in the overall championship in the normal way as detailed within Regulation A35.

A6.3.2 Participants withholding information about prior race experience upon Registration will be excluded from the Am Cup and/or Masters Cup, will be deleted from the relevant amateur Cup classification in any Races in which they have already participated, and may be penalised further by the Committee at their discretion.


A6.3.3 Drivers entered for the Am Cup/Masters Cup can request to leave the relevant Cup at any time. This request must be made in writing to the Series Manager. Once received by the Series Manager this decision is irrevocable and applies until the end of the current season.

A6.3.4 The Driver who wins the 2016 Am Cup will not be accepted for the 2017 Am Cup but may continue to race for the overall title. The Driver may apply to rejoin the Am Cup in 2018 and the application will be judged upon its individual merits and the Regulations at that time.

A7. ELIGIBLE CARS.

A7.1 The Cup will have two eligible cars:

a. The New Audi R8 LMS – Audi AG designation MJ2016 (“New R8”) is governed by Technical Regulation section B;

b. The previous generation Audi R8 LMS Cup cars (“Cup Car(s)”) including all updates to 2015 is governed by Technical Regulation section C.

Each car will have separate entry requirements, please refer to Regulation A1.2.

Only cars which comply with the Technical Regulations relevant to their category of the Cup and any amendments to the Technical Regulations issued from time to time by way of a Bulletin and that have passed Preliminary Scrutineering, are eligible to compete in the Cup.

At the Organisers discretion Audi R8 cars that do not fully comply with the Technical Regulations may be admitted, however, in this case the car will not be eligible for points in the overall, Am Cup, Masters Cup or Team classification.

A7.2 Competitors must ensure that their car(s) comply with the conditions of eligibility and safety throughout the Events. Cars must be clean, in good order, of smart appearance, with the livery placed in accordance with Appendix A, Sketch 1/2 of these Regulations.

A7.3 Once a car has passed Preliminary Scrutineering no spare/replacement car is authorised. For the purpose of this Regulation a chassis is considered to be a car.

A8. RACE SERVICE & SPARE PARTS.

A8.1 Only organisations that hold a current, valid Commercial Agreement with both the Organisers and Audi China for the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 may provide race service within the Cup. The Commercial Agreements will include terms for the hire and upkeep of tools and equipment available to the race service providers’ technical crew.

For the avoidance of doubt, organisations holding valid Commercial Agreements as described above may choose to enter cars that they service under a number of Competitors’ licences if required.

A8.2 Approved race service providers must prepare and maintain the cars entered by them to enable the cars to pass preliminary Scrutineering and start each Event. Such organisations are reminded of their responsibilities under Regulation A7.2.

A8.3 The only persons allowed to work on the cars are those technical consultants provided by the Organiser and the technical crew of approved race service providers up to the numbers set out in Regulation A11.11.2.

A8.4 Spare parts will be supplied exclusively through Audi Hong Kong at a priced fixed by the price list current at the time of purchase. The price list may be updated at anytime. These parts will be issued only for the purpose of repairing/servicing the cars and will under no circumstances be supplied to individuals for other use.

If major parts are required, the old part will be returned to Audi Hong Kong and the owner must sign his acceptance and agreement.

At the end of each Event and/or an Official Test, the Competitor will receive an invoice from Audi Hong Kong for the parts used. It is the Competitor’s responsibility to settle this account within 30 days or prior to the next Event, whichever is sooner. Failure to do so will result in the Competitor being barred from participating until said account is settled.


A9. PARTICIPATION DEPOSIT.

A Participation Deposit of €20,000 per car will be a requirement of Registration for the Cup. The participation requirements are:

a. each Competitor must actively participate in all entered Events with its car or all of its cars if multiple entries have been accepted, this will include undertaking the starting procedure in every Race;

b. a maximum of four drivers are used for an entry over the season.

A breach of this Regulation A9 will result in a Competitor being fined up to €20,000 for each breach.

The reimbursement of the €20,000 per entry Participation Deposit will be effected at the end of the Cup season providing the Competitor has met the listed participation requirements (set out above) and further does not have any outstanding accounts with Audi Hong Kong, Absolute Racing, AAM, any partner service provider, or any of the Cup partners. The Organiser will consider on a case-by-case basis the reimbursement of the deposit to Competitors who have not fulfilled the participation requirements due to force majeure. Failure to participate due to force majeure must be made known in writing and substantiated. The deposit can either be returned to the participant by bank transfer or carried forward as the deposit for the following season.

A10. COMPETITOR LICENCES.

Competitors must be affiliated with an approved race service provider complying with Regulation A8.1 and be in possession of an International Competitor’s Licence issued by an ASN affiliated to the FIA.

A11. REGISTRATION.

A11.1 Competitors satisfying the requirements of Regulation A10 must apply to register using a set of Registration Forms, which form Appendix C of these Regulations. These must be completed in full, signed by the race service provider, Competitor, Driver and car owner (if neither the Competitor or Driver is the car owner), and be accompanied by the Registration Fee in full in order to be considered. Both of the parents or the legal guardian of the Driver must countersign the Registration application if the Driver is less than 18 years of age. Registration will open on the date of publication of the Regulations. The completed and duly signed Registrations Forms must be faxed to +86 756 338 5344 or emailed to [email protected] by 12 noon on Thursday, 12 May 2016.

A signature to verify the faxed or emailed Registration Forms will be required prior to Signing On (see Regulation A17.1) for the first Event undertaken.

By submitting a Registration Form the Competitor is committed to participating in all of the scheduled Events. An entry is only considered binding after being formally acknowledged by the Series Manager. Except for the Audi China entered VIP/Guest cars, entries for individual Events will not usually be accepted.

A11.2 The Committee will consider all correctly submitted applications for Registration. A Registration is only valid after confirmation by the Series Manager.

Unsuccessful applications will be returned to the Competitor concerned. No form of compensation or liability will be payable by the Organiser to unsuccessful applicants. The Committee will state the grounds for any rejection of a Registration.

A11.3 The Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any Registrations received after 12 noon on Thursday, 12 May 2016 upon such terms and conditions as they see fit. This may include the acceptance of single Event Registrations.

A11.4 The Committee at their sole discretion may accept Drivers as Guest Drivers as set out below.

a. Guest Drivers may be permitted to register for individual Events at the discretion of the Committee and subject to such conditions as they may stipulate.

b. Guest Drivers will not be entitled to receive points in the overall, Am Cup, Masters Cup or Team Cup classification.

c. Where an Official Test precedes an Event, Guest Drivers may be permitted to take part in all days of this Official Test.

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A11.5 The Series Manager will issue competition (start) numbers at his discretion between numbers 1 - 99. The numbers are allocated to the Driver.

A11.6 An application to change a Registration must be made to the Committee whose decision upon the application will be final and who may stipulate terms and conditions as they see fit.

A11.7 Each Competitor and Driver agrees generally to promote goodwill towards the Cup, the Organiser, Audi China and all Competitors, persons and companies involved in the Cup.

A11.8 A breach of any part of this Regulation A11 may render the Competitor or the Driver individually liable for one or more of the following penalties issued by the Committee:

a. Fine of up to a maximum of €5,000. b. The transfer of Registration to the status of a Guest Driver (see Regulation A11.4). c. The removal of Am Cup driver status (see Regulation A6.3). d. Addition of up to 50kg to the Minimum Car Weight of a Competitor and/or Driver (see

Regulation B8.3/C8.3) for a set number of Races. e. Forfeiture of points in the overall, and/or Am Cup, and/or Masters Cup, and/or Team Cup

classification even if this results in a negative score. f. Refusal of entry for the Cup for up to a maximum of two Events and/or Official Tests. g. Exclusion from the Cup during 2016 or in the future.

A11.9 A Cup registered Competitor may nominate a substitute driver during the season provided it is carried out in accordance with the Code and these Regulations (in particular Regulation A9.b). The Competitor must notify the Series Manager in writing in due time about any such change of Driver. The substitute driver must meet the criteria listed under Regulation A6.1 and any such substitution requires approval of the Series Manager.

A.11.10 Competitors may be authorised to use the car in other Competitions at the discretion of the Committee. Drivers may be authorised to compete in other Competitions at the discretion of the Committee. Applications to compete in other Competitions should be made to the Series Manager prior to the start of the Event.

A11.11 REGISTRATION FEE.

A11.11.1 The full season Registration Fee is included in the €434,000 price when purchasing a New Audi R8 LMS car from Audi Hong Kong.

The full season Registration Fee for Cup Cars is €50,000 per car, this is exclusive of any race service, see Regulation A8 for details of organisations able to offer race service.

The Registration Fee is fully inclusive of:

a. Organisational fees for all Events comprising the Cup. b. Logistics for the car and equipment for the Events that make up the Cup (from

the first Event to the final Event). c. Three (3) Guest Paddock access tickets per car (including tickets giving Pit Lane

access). d. Three (3) hospitality tickets (valid for Saturday and Sunday at each Event).

A11.11.2 Approved race service providers personnel will be permitted as follows:

Number of cars supported 1 2 3 4

Mechanic(s) allowed 1 2 3 4 Supervisor/engineer(s) allowed 1 1 2 2

Total race service providers’ technical crew allowed 2 3 5 6

The race service provider is free to distribute these passes to its crew at their discretion. Any additional pass(es) beyond this allocation will be charged separately subject to availability.

A11.11.3 Payment must be made by TT (Telegraphic Transfer) to Absolute Racing. Bank account details can be obtained from Absolute Racing.

A receipted invoice will be sent to the race service provider and/or Competitor after the payment has been cleared.

A11.11.4 Any Registration Fee is strictly non-refundable.


A12. ENTRY COMMITMENT.

A Competitor whose application(s) to register is accepted undertakes to actively participate in every entered Event with all cars. Any possible failure to compete must be notified in writing to the Series Manager at the earliest opportunity. A Competitor who fails to actively participate in an Event with its car or all of its cars if multiple Entries have been accepted may be fined the sum of €20,000 by the Committee for each breach unless, in the opinion of the Committee, there are exceptional circumstances for the failure to participate. In addition, the Committee may withdraw the Registration(s) of the Competitor concerned, without any liability for compensation.

A13. ADVERTISING & COMPETITION (START) NUMBERS ON CARS.

A13.1 The following types of sponsorship, signage, logos or displays, which promote, endorse, advertise, support or oppose, either implicitly or explicitly (in the sole discretion of the Committee) the causes, subjects, ideas or products below are prohibited from being presented on any area (including but not limited to: Competitor clothing, cars, literature distributed at the Events, signs, banners, flags, advertisements, websites or other public displays):

- Tobacco and Tobacco products; - Pornography; - Politics; - Religion.

A13.2 The following types of sponsorship, signage, logos or displays, which promote, endorse, advertise, support or oppose, either implicitly or explicitly (in the sole discretion of the Committee) the causes, subjects, ideas or products below may only be presented on any area (including but not limited to: Competitor clothing, cars, literature distributed at the Events, signs, banners, flags, advertisements, websites or other public displays) with the express written permission of the Committee. Before permission will be granted the Committee will require that a detailed assessment of how the advertising restrictions affecting the Cup will be adhered to. Further any Driver associated in any way with the sponsorship, signage, logos or displays must be able to legally engage in consumption of the product and/or services being promoted in the country in which the Event is being held:

- Alcohol; - Contraceptives; - Gambling (under provision); - Automobile manufacturer.

A13.3 Any advertising relating to a business in competition with a Cup Sponsor or Cup Partner and/or a brand or products that are in competition with those of the Cup Partners and their affiliated companies and those of the Event Organisers and their sponsors and the sponsors of individual Events are prohibited from being presented on any area (including but not limited to: Competitor clothing, cars, literature distributed at the Events, signs, banners, flags, advertisements, websites or other public displays) without the explicit authorisation of the Committee.

The private sponsors of each Competitor and/or Driver and the design layout of how they will appear on the car must be approved in advance by the Organiser and Audi China and must not contravene the advertising regulations of the FIA or these Regulations. The Organiser and/or Audi China may refuse to approve any sponsor that they consider, in their absolute discretion, is a direct competitor of Audi China, a Cup Sponsor or Cup Partner or their affiliated companies. Competitors and Drivers must send their list of private sponsors for approval, a minimum of seven days before an Official Test or Event in which the sponsorship is intended to be used, to [email protected].

In the case of any non-compliance with this Regulation, the Stewards (at an Event) or the Committee (outside of an Event) will exclude the Competitor or Driver individually from further participation in the Cup until the situation has been remedied to their satisfaction.

A13.4 The Committee will require each Competitor to affix the Cup logo and/or the logo of the Cup Partners in the form of decals to designated areas on cars. The Committee will determine the composition and position of these decals and these may not be altered in any way by the Competitor and may not be obscured. They must remain in position throughout each Event and Official Test. The correct attachment of decals may be checked at scrutineering.



The appearance of the official sponsor areas shown in Appendix A, Sketch 1/2 must not be modified in any way but may be changed at anytime at the discretion of the Committee. Areas that are not shown as official sponsor areas are available to the Competitor free of charge. Private sponsors must not be placed on the official sponsor areas, nor must official sponsors be removed or obscured from the official sponsor areas for Events, Official Tests, exhibitions, photographs or video material. The areas upon which official sponsors logos are applied must be single coloured. The contrast of the official sponsors’ logos with the background colour of the car must be assured.

In the case of any non-compliance with this Regulation, the Stewards (at an Event) or the Committee (outside of an Event) will exclude the Competitor or Driver individually from further participation in the Cup until the situation has been remedied to their satisfaction.

A13.5 Please see Technical Regulation B19/C19 regarding competition numbers on the car. The decals and competition numbers provided by the Organiser must be used.

A14. CLOTHING & APPAREL.

Please see Regulation A13 regarding advertising restrictions and requirements that are also applicable to clothing and apparel.

A14.1 The Organiser and Audi China will require each Driver to wear the Cup Race Suit provided. This will include the Cup logo and/or the logo of the Cup partners. The position of the logos on the race suit may not be altered by the Competitor in any way and may not be obscured. They must remain in position throughout each Event and Official Test. The correct placement of logos may be checked at scrutineering.

The appearance of the official sponsor areas shown in Appendix A, Sketch 3 must not be modified in any way but may be changed at anytime at the discretion of the Committee. Areas that are not shown as official sponsor areas are available to the Competitor free of charge. Private sponsors must not be placed on the official sponsor areas, nor must official sponsors be removed from the official sponsor areas for Events, Official Tests, exhibitions, photographs or video material.

In the case of any non-compliance with this Regulation, the Stewards (at an Event) or the Committee (outside of an Event) will exclude the Driver from further participation in the Cup until the situation has been remedied to their satisfaction.

A14.2 Each Driver may be provided with one Audi R8 LMS Cup umbrella. When provided this is to be used on the Grid and in the assembly area at the times requested by the Organiser. Following written application and approval by the Committee, Competitors may be authorised to use other umbrellas on the Grid and in the assembly area at the sole discretion of the Committee.

A14.3 Competitors are permitted to attach badges to the clothing of their representatives provided that the companies represented are not in contravention of the Code or these Regulations.

A14.4 The Organiser reserve the right to mandate the placing of the official Cup logo on clothing worn by the Competitor in activities related to the Cup.

A14.5 Any breach of Regulations A14.2, A14.3 or A14.4 may result in a Fine of a minimum of €500. Any serious breach or repeat of such conduct during the course of the season may be reported to the Stewards for their consideration of a different penalty.

A15. ENTRY PASSES.

A15.1 Where required by Event Organisers Competitors must submit photographs in electronic form by email, together with other pertinent information, upon the request of the Series Manager. Failure to provide photographs and/or information in the correct format and by the relevant deadline may result in no passes or limited passes being available to the Competitor concerned.

A15.2 Tickets (paddock access passes) are only valid if the Competitor/Driver/car concerned is present and actively participating in the Event.

A15.3 The number of tickets allocated to each entry is as per Regulation A11.11. The time and place for collection of these passes will be advised by Bulletin.

A15.4 All Competitors/Drivers and associated guests must wear the appropriate pass or credentials when at the venue during an Event in a clearly visible or readily accessible manner at all times. In addition, they must abide by the terms and conditions under which the pass or credential is issued


to them. Failure to comply with this Regulation may render the Competitor liable to the following penalties (in addition to any penalties that may be imposed by the issuers of the pass and/or the Event Organisers):

First Offence: Fine of €250. Second Offence: Fine of €500. Third or more Offence: Fine of €1,000.

A16. PADDOCK.

A16.1 Each car will be allocated a plot in the paddock at each Event, subject to the rules laid down by the Event Organisers.

A16.2 The paddock area is strictly reserved for accredited working vehicles. Private vehicles will not be admitted under any circumstances.

A16.3 No animals (except those whose presence has been expressly authorised by the Event Organisers) are allowed in the paddock, the Pit Lane, on the Track or in any of the spectator areas.

A16.4 A breach of any part of this Regulation A16 during the course of the season may render the Competitor liable to the following penalties (in addition to any penalties that may be imposed by the Event Organisers):

First Offence: Fine of €250. Second Offence: Fine of €500. Third or more Offence: Fine of €1,000.

A17. ADMINISTRATION & INSTRUCTIONS/COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPETITORS.

A17.1 The following documents must be presented by the Competitor for checking at Signing On at all Events and all Official Tests:

- Competition Racing Licence of the Driver; - Medical Certificate of Aptitude (this may be included within the licence of the Driver); - Foreign entry approval from the ASN who issued the licence of the Driver (this may be included

within the Licence of the Driver); - Competitor Licence; - Personal medical insurance documents; - Signed parental authority for the Driver to participate if the Driver is under 18 years of age.

Unless duly authorised by the Stewards (or the Series Manager in the case of an Official Test) no Competitor shall take part in any session on the Track without having met all of the requirements of the Signing On process.

A17.2 Unless duly authorised to do so by the Stewards, Competitors that did not complete the Signing On process and Preliminary Scrutineering on time will not be authorised to take part in the Event.

Any failure to observe the timetable for Signing On and Preliminary Scrutineering may result in the issuing of a Fine of €500 which must be paid by the Competitor concerned. Any request for late Signing On and/or Preliminary Scrutineering must be sent to the Stewards, who will accept or refuse the request, depending on the validity of the reason for the delay. The amount of the Fine can be increased at the discretion of the Stewards if further breaches are observed during the Cup. In the case of persistent offenders, the Stewards may exclude the Competitor or Driver from the Event.

A17.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Stewards may give instructions to Competitors by means of special notices in accordance with the Code. These notices will be distributed to all Competitors who must acknowledge receipt.

A17.4 All classifications and results of each Free Practice Session, Qualifying Session and Race, as well as decisions issued by the officials of the Event, will be posted on the Official Notice Board. The time of posting will be used when determining the protest and appeal deadlines (see Regulation A38).

A17.5 Any decision or communication concerning a particular Competitor should be given to them within 30 minutes of such a decision being reached and receipt must be acknowledged. Whenever possible and appropriate, this information will also be displayed on the timing monitors.


A17.6 Each Competitor/Driver must remain available and easily contactable at an Event until any Protest and/or Appeal period relating to the Cup has elapsed, failing which, any judicial action against or relating to that Competitor and/or Driver may be heard in their absence.

A17.7 BRIEFINGS.

A Briefing by the Race Director and/or the Clerk of the Course will take place in the location and at the time allocated for this purpose and advised to Competitors by Bulletin. Attendance at this Briefing is mandatory for all Drivers and a representative of the Competitor, who must be present throughout the Briefing and must sign the attendance register. The door of the Briefing Room will be closed when the Briefing starts and any late arrivals will not be admitted. Absence may be subject to a Fine of €250. Any repeat of such conduct during the course of the season will be reported to the Stewards for their consideration of a different penalty.

A18. SCRUTINEERING.

A18.1 PRELIMINARY SCRUTINEERING.

Each Competitor must present their car and mandatory Driver safety equipment at times specified by Bulletin and/or at the request of the Chief Scrutineer. The car must be submitted as it is to be used in competition and must comply with the Technical Regulations. The presentation of a car for Preliminary Scrutineering will be deemed to represent an implicit statement of eligibility.

No car is authorised to take part in Free Practice, Qualifying or Racing until it has been passed by the Scrutineers and without the agreement of the Stewards, who will make sure that all requirements of Signing On and Preliminary Scrutineering have been satisfied.

A18.2 EVENT SCRUTINEERING.

A18.2.1 The Committee will appoint one Chief Scrutineer responsible for the scrutineering of the cars for Events that make up the Cup. The Chief Scrutineer will have full authority over the national scrutineers.

Competitors must comply with the directives of the Chief Scrutineer and/or the Safety Scrutineers in respect of scrutineering, of re-scrutineering and of follow-up checks during and/or after an Event.

A18.2.2 The Stewards authorise the Chief Scrutineer to conduct the following operations and checks:

a. Check the eligibility of a car and/or of a Competitor at any time during an Event. b. Require a car to be dismantled by the Competitor to make sure that the

conditions of eligibility or compliance are fully satisfied. c. Request the Competitor to provide any samples or parts that they deem

necessary. d. Refuse a car on the grounds of safety.

The Stewards will publish the findings of the Scrutineers each time cars are checked during the Event. These results will not include any specific figures except when a car is found to be in breach of the Technical Regulations.

A18.2.3 Immediately after each Qualifying Session and Race the cars must proceed directly to the designated Parc Fermé area for scrutineering. Parc Fermé regulations will apply in the area between the Finish Line and the Parc Fermé entrance and come into effect when the Chequered Flag is shown at the Finish Line. If a car is being worked on in the Pit Lane at this point then all work on the car must immediately cease and the Driver must obey the instructions given by the officials to move the car directly to Parc Fermé. Unless otherwise authorised by the Stewards, failure to immediately comply with Parc Fermé regulations after a Qualifying Session may result in the qualifying times for that car being deleted, and after a Race may result in exclusion of that car from the results.

A18.2.4 In Parc Fermé, each Driver must leave their car in neutral and ensure that their steering wheel is reattached to their steering column.

A18.2.5 Competitors are only allowed into the areas subject to Parc Fermé conditions at the invitation of the Chief Scrutineer. Should unauthorised persons be present in these areas, they render their associated car(s) liable to exclusion from the Qualifying Session or Race.


Unless any other arrangements are fixed by the Stewards, all cars will remain under Parc Fermé regulations until released by the Chief Scrutineer. Any cars removed from Parc Fermé before the Chief Scrutineer has released them may be excluded from the results of that Qualifying Session or Race.

A18.2.6 In accordance with instructions from the Stewards, the Scrutineers may request and retain one or more parts from the car in order to check its eligibility. They may also label any part of the car. In this case, the Competitor or his representative must not replace the part until authorised to do so by the Chief Scrutineer.

The removed part(s) will be duly labelled and packaged in the presence of the Competitor or his representative, who will receive a copy of the sealing certificate and a description of the identifications. The Competitor or his representative may attach a marking to the removed part(s).

No protests or appeals can be made about the origin of the removed part(s). Any removed part(s) that are declared ineligible will be retained by the Committee. Removed parts that are declared eligible may be returned to the car and/or replaced by the Organiser with new parts at their discretion.

If having been invited the Competitor or his appointed representative is absent during this procedure and these operations, then no protests or appeals regarding the checks made on the part(s) will be accepted.

A18.2.7 Any Competitor whose car is the subject of a Protest or is retained for routine checks at the end of the Qualifying Session or at the end of any Race, when not the final Race at that Event, must not oppose the placing of seals on those parts of the car to be checked in such a way that the inspection procedure is able to take place at the end of the final Race of the Event. In this case, the Competitor understands and accepts that any exclusion would apply to the car not only in the respective Qualifying Session/Race but also from the time of sealing until the time of checking, unless the incriminated part(s) were replaced with the prior permission of the Chief Scrutineer and under his supervision or that of a nominated representative.

A18.2.8 Competitors undertake to refrain from claiming financial recompense for these routine inspections and dismantling, even when the car is found to be eligible.

A18.2.9 Any car involved in an accident after Preliminary Scrutineering must be represented to the Chief Scrutineer for further examination. The Race Director and/or the Stewards and/or the Scrutineers may require that any car involved in an accident be stopped and checked.

A18.2.10 Cars may not be removed from the allocated area in the paddock/pit during an Event between Preliminary Scrutineering and the end of the Event (that is after the lifting of Parc Fermé conditions after the final Race) except for the purpose of competing in the official sessions comprising the Event, at the direct request of the Committee and/or with the prior written permission of the Stewards.

A18.2.11 Should a Competitor damage the weighing scales through negligence sufficiently to render them unusable for the remainder of the session, then their times from that session will be disallowed and the Competitor will be liable to the cost of any necessary repairs.

A19. PERFORMANCE DIFFERENTIATORS – RACE SUCCESS BALLAST.

A19.1 A system of Race Success Ballast weight handicaps will be applied to Drivers in the Cup after each Round based on the official classification. Should the official classification be delayed such that it is not published 60 minutes prior to the time of opening of the assembly area or Pit Lane (whichever is relevant) for the following Race the provisional classification (that prior to any judicial action in respect of any Sporting or Technical issue) will be used to allocate Race Success Ballast. No protest or appeal will be accepted as to the possible effects of the use of the provisional classification.

The Race Success Ballast weight defined in Regulation A19.2 will be applied after a Race and will be effective for the next Race of the Cup (only) whether in the same Event or not. For the avoidance of doubt the Race Success Ballast weight awarded after the second Race at an Event will be applied only for the first Race at the next Event and therefore will not be applied until after the Free Practice and Qualifying sessions. There will be no accumulation of Race Success Ballast and it is only applied to a Driver for one Race. For further clarity if a Driver does not compete in a Round


of the Cup in which they should have carried Race Success Ballast the ballast will not be carried forward and not passed to another Driver.

There will be no Race Success Ballast applied in the first Round of the season as no Round precedes it. This includes ballast outlined in Regulation A19.4.

A19.2 Race Success Ballast will be applied as follows:

1st

50 kgs 2

nd 35 kgs

3rd

20 kgs

All ballast required under Regulation A19 must be carried in the Audi R8 LMS Cup Ballast Box. Also see Regulation B8/C8.

A19.3 Cars that join the Cup after the first Event may be required to carry a ballast of up to 50kgs at the first Race in which they participate at the discretion of the Committee.

A19.4 A Guest Driver may be required to carry a ballast of up to 50kgs at the first Race in which they participate at the discretion of the Committee.

A19.5 Competitors are responsible for applying any ballast weight to their car.

A20. GENERAL SAFETY.

A20.1 Each Event will be held in conformity with the Code unless specifically stated to the contrary in these Regulations. The Committee and the Race Director or Clerk of Course are entitled to carry out any modification to both the invitations for competition and the general regulations that may become necessary as a result of force majeure, for reasons of safety, to comply with official directions, or in order to safeguard the equality of chances or appeal of the racing with the approval of the ASN or the FIA where appropriate. Amendments to the regulations can be issued in writing by the Series Manager upon agreement with the relevant ASN or the responsible Stewards where appropriate.

A20.2 Official instructions will be given to Drivers by means of the signals laid out in the Code. Competitors must not use flags similar to these.

A20.3 Drivers may not consume nor be under the influence of (to any degree) alcohol or illegal, banned or controlled substances (unless the Driver concerned is in possession of a current, valid Therapeutic Use Exemption Certificate issued by their ASN) during the course of each Event, or Official Test.

A20.4 The Race Director and/or the Stewards may require a Driver to have a medical examination or a drugs/alcohol test at any time during an Event. Please refer to Appendix A of the Code for the FIA anti-doping regulations.

A20.5 Other than by driving on the Track Competitors are not permitted to attempt to alter the grip of any part of the Track surface.

A20.6 Breach of or failure to comply with the provisions of the Code, with these Regulations relating to general safety discipline or with the Code of Driving Conduct on Circuits may result in the exclusion of the Driver concerned from the Event, according to the seriousness of the offence.

A20.7 Drivers are strictly forbidden from driving their car in the opposite direction to the recognised Track direction unless this is absolutely necessary in order to move the car from a dangerous position and undertaken in a manner compatible with general safety. Failure to comply with this Regulation may result in exclusion from the Event.

A20.8 Pushing a car on the Track is prohibited. In exceptional circumstances a Driver may not be penalised if they aid the marshals to remove the car from a dangerous position.

A20.9 Except during a Race suspension, any car abandoned on the circuit by its Driver, even temporarily, shall be considered as withdrawn from the Race and may not rejoin.

A20.10 If a Driver has serious mechanical difficulties during a Free Practice Session, Qualifying Session or a Race, they must leave the Track as soon as it is safe to do so. Drivers who do not comply with this requirement and/or obstruct part of the Track may be penalised at the discretion of the Stewards.


A20.11 The Driver of any car leaving the Track because of being unable to maintain racing speed should signal the intention to do so in good time and is responsible for ensuring that the manoeuvre is carried out safely and as near as possible to a point of exit. Should a car stop outside the Pit Lane it must be moved as soon as possible so that its presence does not constitute a danger or hinder other Drivers.

If the Driver is unable to move the car it shall be the duty of the marshals to assist. If such assistance results in the Driver rejoining this must be done without committing any breach of these Regulations and without gaining an advantage. If outside mechanical assistance (for example, tow, crane, snatch vehicle or the like) is used by the marshals to recover the car, then the following penalties will be applied:

a. During a Qualifying Session: The Driver will not be allowed to continue in the session and the car will remain under Parc Fermé conditions.

b. During a Race: Exclusion from the Race results.

A20.12 When vacating the car the Driver must always leave their car in neutral and with the steering wheel reattached to the steering column.

A20.13 When the Track is closed by the Race Director during and after practice/qualifying, and after the 15 second signal in a Start Procedure, until all related cars have reached Parc Fermé, no one is allowed onto the Track, the pit entry or pit exit except for the marshals or other Officials when carrying out their duties and the Drivers when driving or when under the directions of the marshals.

A20.14 If a car stops whilst on Track, the engine may only be restarted with the starter fitted on board the car. Use of an external starting device to restart the engine is only allowed in the assembly area, in the Pit Lane and on the Grid.

A20.15 Throughout the Event, Drivers must at all times observe the provisions of the Code of Driving Conduct on Circuits as published as Chapter IV of Appendix L of the Code.

Drivers must use the Track at all times. For the avoidance of doubt, the white lines defining the Track edges are considered to be part of the Track but the kerbs are not, and, a Driver will be judged to have left the Track if no part of the car remains in contact with the Track. Should a car leave the Track for any reason, and without prejudice to the actions/penalties listed below, the Driver may rejoin. However, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any advantage.

A car leaving the Track, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of the penalties included in Regulation A22.4.

A20.16 Unless stated otherwise in the Briefing (Regulation A17.7) and except under Regulation A28.8.1 practicing standing start manoeuvres on the Track or deliberately stopping on track without a verifiable problem is strictly forbidden throughout the Free Practice Sessions, Qualifying Sessions and Races.

A20.17 A car alone on the Track may use the full width of the Track. However, as soon as it is caught by a car which is about to lap it the Driver must allow the faster Driver past at the first possible opportunity.

If a Driver who has been caught by another Driver does not seem to make full use of the rear view mirrors flag marshals will display waved blue flags to indicate that the faster Driver wants to overtake. Any Driver who appears to ignore the blue flag will be reported to the Stewards who may penalise them as follows:

a. In a Qualifying Session: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a drop of a maximum of five grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver participates.

b. In a Race: At the discretion of the Stewards.

A20.18 Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be carried out either on the right or on the left. However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other Drivers such as more than one change of direction to defend a position, deliberate crowding of a car beyond the edge of the Track or any other abnormal change of direction, are strictly prohibited. Any Driver who appears guilty of any of the above offences will be reported to the Stewards and may be penalised as follows:

a. In a Qualifying Session: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a drop of up to a maximum of ten grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver participates.


b. In a Race: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5) as a minimum.

A20.19 One or more yellow flags being shown at a marshal post will indicate the existence of a hazard of some kind ahead. Drivers must reduce speed and be prepared to change direction or possibly come to a stop. Overtaking is strictly forbidden under such circumstances until such time as the driver passes a green flag.

a. Any breach of this Regulation during Free Practice may result in the following penalties imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a drop of up to a maximum of

five grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver participates. ii. Second Offence: The Driver may take no further part in that Free Practice Session and

at the discretion of the Stewards, with a drop of up to ten grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver participates.

b. Any breach of this Regulation during a Qualifying Session may result in the following penalties imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a drop of up to a maximum of

five grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver participates. ii. Second Offence: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a drop of up to a maximum of

ten grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver participates. iii. Third Offence: Exclusion from the Qualifying Session.

c. Any breach of this Regulation during a Race may result in the following penalties imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: At the discretion of the Stewards, with a Drive Through Penalty (see

Regulation A37.5) as a minimum. ii. Second Offence: Exclusion from the Race results.

A20.20 When a Driver uses an escape road, they must respect any instructions given to them by the marshals and sufficiently reduce their speed before rejoining the Track. No lasting advantage (time or position) may be gained. Any breach of this Regulation may be subject to penalty imposed by the Stewards.

A20.21 At the end of each Free Practice Session, Qualifying Session and Race, each Driver may cross the Finish Line only once. Any breach of this Regulation may render the Driver liable to a Fine of a minimum of €250.

A20.22 At any time during an Event any breach of the Regulations resulting (in the opinion of the officials) in a major safety risk may lead to the exclusion from the Cup of the Driver concerned by the Stewards for such period of time as they deem appropriate.

A20.23 A breach of any part of this Regulation A20 may render the Competitor or Driver individually liable to one or more of the penalties listed in Regulation A22.4 at the discretion of the Stewards notwithstanding that a different penalty is specified within the individual Regulation concerned.

A21. ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

A21.1 Free Practice and Qualifying: The use of Wet Weather tyres during Free Practice and Qualifying Sessions is only permitted if the Race Director declares the Track to be wet by using the notification board that will be shown to all Competitors at the assembly area or the Pit Lane Exit (before the start of a session) or from the Finish Line (during a session). It is the sole responsibility of the Race Director to declare the Track wet and all Competitors will be informed of the decision as quickly as possible.

When the notification board is shown, Competitors are free to choose their tyres within the limits of these Regulations. The Race Director is not obliged to suspend or stop the session for reasons of weather.

A21.2 Races: Between the moment when the cars leave the Pit Lane or assembly area until the moment when the red lights go out to signal the start of the Race, the use of Wet Weather tyres is only permitted if the Race Director declares the Track to be wet by using the notification board that will be shown to all Competitors at the assembly area or the Pit Lane Exit (before the start procedure commences) or from the Start Line (whilst the cars are on the Grid). It is the sole responsibility of the Race Director to declare the Track wet and all Competitors will be informed of the decision as


quickly as possible. When the notification board is shown, Competitors are free to choose their tyres within the limits of these Regulations.

After the signal to start the Race Competitors are free to choose Slick tyres or Wet Weather tyres within the limits of these Regulations at any time without waiting for the Race Director to show the notification board.

The Race Director will only suspend the race for reasons of weather in exceptional circumstances.

A21.3 The car’s headlights and rear lights must be illuminated at all times when the Track has been declared wet or Wet Weather tyres have been fitted. It shall be at the discretion of the Race Director to decide if a Driver should be stopped because their lights are not illuminated. Should a car be stopped in this way it may rejoin when the Scrutineer is satisfied that the fault has been remedied.

A22. INCIDENTS.

A22.1 Incident means any occurrence or series of occurrences involving one or more Competitors, or any action by any Driver, which is reported to the Stewards by the Race Director (or noted by the Stewards and referred to the Race Director for investigation) which:

a. Necessitated the stopping of a Free Practice Session or Qualifying Session as provided for in these Regulations.

b. Necessitated the suspension of a Race as provided for in these Regulations. c. Necessitated the use of the Safety Car as provided for in these Regulations. d. Constituted a breach of these Regulations or the Code. e. Caused a false start by one or more cars. f. Caused a collision. g. Forced a Driver off the Track. i. Illegitimately prevented a legitimate overtaking manoeuvre by a Driver. j. Illegitimately impeded another Driver during overtaking.

Unless it is completely clear that a Driver was in breach of any of the above, any Incidents involving more than one car will normally be investigated after the relevant session or Race.

A22.2 It shall be at the discretion of the Stewards to decide, upon receipt of a report or a request by the Race Director, if a Competitor(s) or Driver(s) involved in an Incident shall be penalised.

A22.3 If an Incident is under investigation by the Stewards, a message informing all Competitors which Driver or Drivers are involved will be displayed on the timing monitors whenever possible. Any Driver involved in an Incident may not leave the venue without the consent of the Stewards until such time as their enquiries have been concluded.

A22.4 The Stewards may impose any one or more of the following penalties on any Driver and/or Competitor involved in an Incident:

a. A Warning. b. A Fine of up to a maximum of €5,000. c. The deletion of any number of the Driver’s times from a Qualifying Session. d. A Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5). e. A Time Penalty of up to a maximum of 60-seconds. f. A drop of up to a maximum of ten grid positions at the next Race in which the Driver

participates. g. Addition of up to 50kg to the Minimum Car Weight of a Competitor and/or Driver (see

Regulation B8.3/C8.3) for a set number of Races. h. Forfeiture of points in the overall, and/or Am Cup, and/or Masters Cup, and/or Team Cup

classification even if this results in a negative score. i. Exclusion from a Qualifying Session, a Race or from the Event.

Please also refer to Regulation A37 Penalties.

A22.5 To aid investigations into Incidents it will be mandatory to carry on-board cameras and sound recording equipment, either via the VBox system detailed in Regulation B15/C15 or via an HD GoPro camera mounted on the roll cage behind the Driver. Collectively these in-car camera systems will be referred to as the “judicial camera”.

The onus is on the Competitor to ensure all judicial camera equipment is secure, in good working order, is aligned correctly, that the files are not corrupted and is switched on & recording at the


times detailed below for all Qualifying sessions and Races. Cameras may be inspected and/or tested at anytime.

When using an HD GoPro the recording should be started by the Competitor (race service provider) five minutes prior to the Pit Lane opening for a Qualifying session and at the five-minute signal in the Race start procedure and must not be switched off until the car enters Parc Fermé.

When using the Vbox system detailed in Regulation B15/C15 the cameras must automatically start recording when the cars starts to move should not stop until the car stops in Parc Fermé.

Any attempt to restrict access to the footage, tamper with, switch off, misalign, remove any part of the judicial camera equipment, change, or adjust the equipment will be deemed a breach of this Regulation A22.5 and penalised by the Stewards with any penalty contained in Regulation A37.

A23. PIT LANE.

A23.1 The section of Track leading to the Pit Lane shall be referred to as the “Pit Entry”. Any Driver intending to leave the Track or to enter the Pit Lane shall signal their intention to do so in good time and shall make sure that it is safe to do so. At all times access to the Pit Lane is allowed only through the Pit Entry. Except in exceptional circumstances, as adjudged by the Stewards only, the crossing in any direction of the line separating the Pit Entry and the Track is prohibited.

a. Any breach of this Regulation during the course of a Free Practice Session may result in a Fine of €250.

b. Any breach of this Regulation during the course a Qualifying Session may result in the following penalties imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: A Fine of €250. ii. Second Offence: A drop of up to a maximum of five grid positions at the next Race in

which the Driver participates. c. Any breach of this Regulation during the course of a Race may result in the following

penalties imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: A Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5). ii. Second Offence: Exclusion from the Race results.

Under exceptional circumstances, the Race Director may ask for the Pit Entry to be closed during the Race for safety reasons. At such times Drivers may only enter the Pit Lane in order for essential and entirely evident repairs to be carried out to the car.

A23.2 A speed limit of 60kph and maximum safety precautions will be enforced in the Pit Lane at all times during the course of an Event. Signs and/or lines will be used to indicate the beginning and end of the area to which the speed limit applies.

a. Any breach of this Regulation during Free Practice may result in the following penalties being imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: Between 60kph and 70kph: A Fine of €250. More than 70kph: A Fine of

€350. ii. Second Offence: A Fine of €600. iii. Third Offence: A Fine of €1000 and the Driver may take no further part in that Free

Practice Session.

b. Any breach of this Regulation during a Qualifying Session may result in the following penalties being imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: Between 60kph and 70kph: A Fine of €250. More than 70kph: A Fine of

€350. ii. Second Offence: A Fine of €600 and a drop of five grid positions at the next Race in

which the Driver participates. iii. Third Offence: Exclusion from the Qualifying Session.

c. Any breach of this Regulation during a Race may result in the following penalties being imposed upon the Driver: i. First Offence: A Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5). ii. Second Offence: A Fine of €600 and a Time Penalty of up to a maximum of 60-seconds

at the discretion of the Stewards. iii. Third Offence: Exclusion from the Race results.


For the purposes of determining speed in the Pit Lane, the Stewards may use any information obtained by the Judges of Fact by means of specific speed control instruments (such as electronic and timing devices, radar guns, etc.).

A23.3 Except in exceptional circumstances, as adjudged by the Stewards only, cars leaving the Pit Lane to return to the Track must not cross any line marked at the Pit Lane Exit aimed to separate the cars leaving the Pit Lane from the cars running on the Track. The penalty for a breach of this Regulation will be as detailed in Regulation A23.1.a-c.

A23.4 The Pit Lane shall be divided into two lanes. The lane closest to the pit wall will be referred to as the “Fast Lane” and the lane closest to the pit garages will be referred to as the “Inner Lane”.

a. The only area in the Pit Lane where any work can be carried out on a car is the Inner Lane. b. Cars may enter or remain in the Fast Lane only with the Driver sitting in the car behind the

steering wheel in their normal position, and under its own power. c. It is forbidden to mark lines on any part of the Pit Lane. d. No equipment may be left in the Fast Lane.

Any breach of this Regulation may result in a minimum Fine of €250 imposed upon the Competitor and may lead to further penalties, at the discretion of the Stewards, depending on the severity of the offence.

A23.5 Cars shall only be permitted to stop in the zone allocated to their car. Stopping or parking a car, even temporarily, outside of the zone assigned to that car is not permitted at any time.

A23.6 Notwithstanding Regulation A23.5, should any Driver overshoot their assigned zone in the Pits and stop beyond it, the car may only regain access to its own zone by being pushed, providing that it is safe to do so.

A23.7 At no time may a car be reversed in the Pit Lane under its own power.

A23.8 When stopped in the Pit Lane a car must be angle-parked in formation for all Official Sessions (front of the car toward the pit garages at an angle of approximately 45 degrees). A car may not be worked on unless stopped in this manner.

A23.9 People under 16 years of age are not allowed in the Pit Lane or on the pit wall. Any breach of this Regulation may result in a Fine of a minimum of €250 and the confiscation of the pass concerned. The matter will be reported to the Event Organisers who may impose further sanctions at their discretion.

A23.10 Drivers may only leave the Pit Lane when the light at the Pit Exit is green (or a green flag is show in the absence of lights). They rejoin the Track under their own responsibility.

A flashing blue light or a waved blue flag at the Pit Exit will warn the Driver of other cars approaching on the Track.

A23.11 Should any car retire from the Race whilst in the Pit Lane, it must be pushed to the Parc Fermé area by an authorised route.

A23.12 Should, in the opinion of the Pit Lane marshals, any Competitor or his/her representative, whether they have been previously warned or not, position their equipment in such a way that is considered to cause a danger, obstruction or interference with the activities of another Competitor, a penalty in accordance with Regulation A22.4 will be imposed upon the Competitor at the discretion of the Stewards.

A24. FREE PRACTICE.

A Free Practice Session or multiple Free Practice Sessions may be scheduled at each Event and will be confirmed by Bulletin. If the timetable allows a Free Practice session restricted to Drivers eligible for the Am Cup and Masters Cup may be scheduled. This session may be shared with other similar series. Any such session will be confirmed by Bulletin.

Should a Free Practice Session be disrupted, the Race Director shall not be obliged to resume the session or re-run the session to achieve the time criteria. The decision of the Race Director shall be final.

Except where these Regulations require otherwise, pit and Track discipline and safety measures will be the same for a Free Practice Session as for a Qualifying Session and Race.

After the Chequered Flag, all cars must proceed on the Track directly to Parc Fermé without stopping, without overtaking (unless clearly necessary), without receiving any object whatsoever and without any


assistance (except that of the marshals, if necessary). Any car that cannot reach Parc Fermé under its own power will be placed under the exclusive control of the marshals who will take the car to Parc Fermé.

A25. STOPPING A FREE PRACTICE SESSION OR QUALIFYING SESSION.

A25.1 Should it become necessary to stop a Free Practice Session or a Qualifying Session due to an incident, because the Track is blocked by an accident, or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the Race Director shall order red flags to be shown at all marshal posts and abort lights to be shown at the Finish Line.

A25.2 When the red flags/lights are displayed, all Drivers must immediately reduce speed being prepared to stop if necessary and proceed slowly back to the Pit Lane. All abandoned cars will be moved to a safe position. Any lap time recorded after the red flags/lights have been displayed will not be taken into account.

A26. QUALIFYING.

A26.1 The Qualifying Session will consist of two parts, Q1 and Superpole, as described in Regulation A26.2 & A26.3. The Race Director may interrupt the Qualifying Session as often and for as long as he deems necessary to clear the Track or to allow the recovery of a car. Whenever possible, the time lost by the suspension of the Qualifying Session shall be recovered so that the minimum scheduled period for qualifying may be accomplished. However, it is not obligatory to resume the session or re-run the session to achieve the time criteria. The decision of the Stewards in this matter shall be final. No protest will be accepted as to the possible effects of the interrupted/ shortened session on the qualification of any Driver.

For the avoidance of doubt, for scrutineering purposes Q1 & Superpole will be classed as a single session therefore any infringement of the Technical Regulations will affect the entire Qualifying Session.

Wheels and tyres must not be changed during the Qualifying Session (covering Q1 and Superpole) except under Regulation A21.1 (Adverse Weather) and when authorised by the Chief Scrutineer on a tyre-by-tyre basis following damage to a tyre fitted for the session. When the change is made under Regulation A21.1 it may only be made to change from Slick tyres to Wet Weather tyres or vice versa. Any further change to return to the original type of tyre may only be back to the wheels and tyres that were originally removed. When a change is authorised by the Chief Scrutineer this will be as described in Regulation B14.5.3/C14.5.3.

A26.2 FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION (Q1).

The first Qualifying session (“Q1”) at each Event will have a scheduled duration of 15 minutes. All cars must take part in Q1. At the end of this session all cars must return to the Pit Lane. Based on the provisional classification for Q1 the eight fastest cars in this session will be eligible for Superpole. Should two or more Drivers be credited with identical times in Q1 priority will be given to the one who set it first.

After the completion of Q1 all cars will be under Parc Fermé conditions. Work on all cars must stop at the chequered flag and they must be resting on their wheels until the completion of the Superpole session unless authorised otherwise by the Chief Scrutineer. Cars eligible for Superpole may adjust tyre pressures (in accordance with Regulation B14.8/C14.8) but no other adjustments are authorised except to wheels and tyres as detailed in Regulation A26.1.

The interval between Q1 and Superpole will usually be 10 minutes unless another time is specified in the Event Bulletin. Cup officials will communicate eligibility to Superpole to the Drivers.

A26.3 SUPERPOLE.

Superpole will have two procedures; a dry procedure, and a wet procedure which will only be used if the Race Director deems the track wet in accordance with Regulation A21.1 prior to the start of the Superpole session. For the avoidance of doubt if the Superpole starts under the dry procedure and it then starts to rain the session will be completed under the dry procedure.

A26.3.1 SUPERPOLE DRY PROCEDURE.

Under this dry procedure the eight eligible cars will be permitted to complete only a single complete lap. Each car will complete one warm up lap (“Out Lap”), one complete lap (“Timed Lap”) and one slow down lap (“In Lap”). The running order from the Pit Lane is based on the


provisional result of Q1, with the slowest eligible car starting first, followed by the next slowest and so on.

At the start of Superpole the green pit exit light will be switched on, this is the signal for the first car to leave the Pit Lane to start their Superpole run. The first car has 30 seconds to leave the Pit Lane. After 30 seconds (from the start of Superpole session) the second car is allowed to leave the Pit Lane and has 30 seconds to do so. After 60 seconds (from the start of the Superpole session) the third car is allowed to leave the Pit Lane and has 30 seconds to do so. This procedure and timing is repeated until the eighth car has left the Pit Lane. Drivers are responsible for leaving the Pit Lane at the correct time.

The timing of car release may be adjusted based on the characteristics of individual circuits. If undertaken any modification will be announced in the Event Bulletin.

As soon as another car is authorised to leave the Pit Lane any car that should have already left the Pit Lane is prohibited from doing so and can not take part in Superpole. A car in this situation must not hinder any other car from exiting the Pit Lane.

If a car is overtaken during either their Out Lap or their Timed Lap by any car that started the Superpole session after them the time of the car that was overtaken will be deleted and the car classified as though no time was registered. It is therefore advised that Drivers leave the Pit Lane as soon as they are authorised to do so. In this instance the overtaken car should return to the Pit Lane on the lap of the overtake.

After the completion of Superpole (after the car’s In Lap), the car is to be driven directly to the Parc Fermé without stopping in the Pit Lane, unless instructed otherwise by the officials.

A26.3.2 SUPERPOLE WET PROCEDURE.

If the Race Director declares the Superpole wet in accordance with Regulation A21.1 prior to the start of the Superpole session the following procedure will replace that contained in Regulation A26.3.1 above.

The Superpole will have a scheduled duration of 10 minutes. At the start of Superpole the green pit exit light will be switched on, this is the signal that the session has started. Under this wet procedure the eight eligible Drivers can determine when to join the session and laps will not be limited.

A26.4 During a Qualifying Session, all competing cars must remain in the Pit Lane or the Parc Fermé area if not on the Track. Except with the express permission of the Race Director, no competing car is allowed in the pit garages or paddock areas until such time as both the Qualifying Session has ended and the car cleared from any post qualifying scrutineering checks and released from Parc Fermé conditions.

A26.5 All laps completed during a Qualifying Session will be timed, except when a car is overtaken in Superpole under Regulation A26.3.1 and laps when the red flag and/or lights are shown. A car will be considered to have completed a lap every time it crosses the timing line, either on the Track or through the Pit Lane, but laps where the car leaves/enters the Pit Lane will not be considered when calculating the classification.

A27. GRID POSITIONS.

A27.1 At each Event, the grid positions for the first Race will be drawn up in two parts based on the results of Q1 and Superpole. The first eight places will be occupied by cars eligible to take part in Superpole in the order of the fastest time achieved by each Driver in the Superpole. If an eligible car failed to set a time in Superpole (either by having a time deleted under Regulation A26.3.1 or another reason) it will be placed eighth on the starting grid for the first Race. If more than one car is in this situation the times set in Q1 will determine the order of the car in seventh etc. Should two or more Drivers be credited with identical times during Superpole priority will be given to the one who set the faster time in Q1.

Positions from ninth onward will be allocated in the order of the fastest time achieved by each Driver not eligible for Superpole in the Q1 session. Should two or more Drivers be credited with identical times during Q1 priority will be given to the one who set it first.

If it is not possible to complete the Superpole due to force majeure, red flags or any other delays, and it is not possible to reschedule the session for another time, the stewards shall determine the


grid for Race 1. Unless they determine otherwise this will usually be based on the results of Q1 taking into account any penalties imposed.

A27.2 Once the grid positions are established in accordance with Regulation A27.1 the order will be amended by any relevant penalties issued by the Stewards.

A27.3 In the case of Events which include two Races, grid positions for the second Race will be drawn in the order of the fastest lap time achieved by each Driver in the first Race. This order will be amended by any relevant penalties issued by the Stewards. Should two or more Drivers be credited with identical times, priority will be given to the one who set it first.

A27.4 The minimum criteria in order to be allowed to start any Race will be the fastest lap time for the category of car set in the Q1 plus 15%. In principle, any Driver not achieving this criterion will not be permitted to start. However, the final decision rests with the Stewards whose decision shall be final.

A27.5 Each Driver must complete a minimum of two timed laps in the Qualifying Session in the car to be raced in order to qualify for selection. If these criterion is not achieved, authorisation to start the Race(s) may be denied by the Stewards whose decision shall be final.

A27.6 If a Driver has not completed at least two timed laps in Qualifying, but did participate in a Free Practice Session, the Stewards may allow them to start the first Race of the Event from the back of the Grid if the times achieved and performance merit this. If two or more Drivers so qualify, the Driver with the faster single lap time from Q1 will take priority. Should neither Driver have a lap time from Q1 the Driver with the faster lap time from Free Practice will take priority.

A27.7 If a Driver has not completed at least two timed laps in Qualifying, and did not participate in the Free Practice Session, in exceptional circumstances the Stewards may allow them to start the first Race of the Event from the back of the Grid behind any Competitors who have qualified under the terms of Regulation A27.5 & A27.6. If two or more Drivers so qualify, the Grid positions will be determined according to the current standings in the overall classification for the Cup. Where there is a tie on points, the provisions of Regulation A36.5 will be used to determine priority.

For the second race of the Event the Stewards will determine at their sole discretion if the Driver should be allowed to start based on the performance in the first Race. If the Driver is allowed to start they will start from the Grid position as determined by Regulation A27.3.

A27.8 Where through exceptional circumstances it is not possible to hold a Qualifying Session, the Grid will be formed according to the current points positions in the overall classifications of the Cup with the points leader allocated pole position; second place allocated second position, and so on. Where there is a tie on points, the provisions of Regulation A36.5 will be used to determine priority. Any Driver who has not previously participated in a Race in the Cup will start from the back of the Grid. If there are two or more such Drivers, their positions at the back of the Grid will be determined by ballot.

If it is not possible to hold a Qualifying Session at the first Event, the Grid for the Races will be determined by separate ballot.

A27.9 For the avoidance of doubt, if more than one car must start from the back of the grid due to penalties being imposed, the fastest time set by each of those Drivers during the Qualifying Session will be used to determine their grid positions (even if their times have subsequently been disallowed by the Stewards), unless the Stewards determine to the contrary.

A27.10 The number of cars allowed to qualify and start in each Race is limited to the maximum that the relevant Track Licence permits.

A27.11 The Grid for each Race will be published a minimum of one hour before the Race, wherever possible. If the Competitor determines that a car is unable to start for any reason whatsoever they must inform the Race Director in writing at the earliest opportunity and, in any event, no later than 90 minutes before the start of the Race. If one or more cars are withdrawn, the Grid may be closed up accordingly at the discretion of the Stewards.

A27.12 When considering multiple grid position penalties the principle that the Stewards should follow shall be that all penalties are applied to the original grid (that based on qualifying times). This may mean that if there are multiple penalties to be applied a Driver without a penalty moves significantly forward on the grid.


A28. START PROCEDURE.

The Cup will use both a rolling and standing start procedure. With the exception of the Organisers’ official leading car the procedure up to the formation lap will remain the same for both types of start as detailed in Regulation A28.1 to A28.6. Unless modified via Bulletin the first Race of an Event will utilise a rolling start and the second Race of an Event will utilise a standing start.

A28.1 Except in exceptional circumstances, the start procedure shall be as shown in this Regulation A28. Competitors will be briefed if a variation in the start procedure is deemed necessary.

A28.2 Unless another time is given in the Event Bulletin, 15 minutes before the start of the Formation Lap the Pit Lane will open and cars may leave the Pit Lane or assembly area and proceed to the Grid where they will stop in starting order with their engines stopped. Reconnaissance laps are permitted.

A28.3 At Events where the cars leave the Pits directly into the Pit Lane, 12 minutes before the start of the Formation Lap, a warning signal will be given indicating that the end of the Pit Lane will be closed in two minutes.

A28.4 10 minutes before the start of the Formation Lap the end of the Pit Lane (and assembly area where used) will be closed and a second warning signal will be given.

A28.5 Any car in the Pit Lane when the Pit Lane is closed can start from the end of the Pit Lane provided it got there under its own power. If more than one car is affected they must line up in the order in which they reached the end of the Pit Lane. These cars may join the race at the back of the Grid on the Formation Lap (or the first Racing Lap at the Drivers discretion) and will be released from the Pit Exit after the last car has passed the Pit Exit.

A28.6 The approach of the start will be announced by signals showing ten minutes, five minutes, three minutes, one minute and 15-seconds before the start of the Formation Lap, each of which will be accompanied by an audible warning.

“Five-minute” signal All persons except for the Drivers, officials and race service providers’ technical crew must leave the Grid.

“Three-minute” signal Cars must have their wheels fitted and be resting on the wheels. Any car which does not have all its wheels fully fitted and/or is not resting on its wheels at the “three-minute” signal will be penalised with a Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5). All persons except for the Drivers, officials and one race service provider crew representative per car must leave the Grid. For a Standing Start the Safety Car will leave the grid to undertake a lap at this signal (see Regulation A28.8).

“One-minute” signal Doors must be closed, engines must be started immediately and everyone, except the Drivers, must leave the Grid before the “15-second” signal is given taking all equipment with them.

A28.7 ROLLING START.

A28.7.1 Unless modified by Bulletin the first Race at an Event will be by means of a Rolling Start with a 2 x 2 formation. The procedure contained in Regulation A28.1 to A28.6 and A28.7 will be followed.

“15-second” signal 15 seconds after this signal green lights/green flag will be shown at the front of the grid whereupon the cars will begin a Formation Lap with the Organiser’s official car leading, maintaining their starting order. Practice starts are forbidden during the Formation Lap and the formation must be kept as tight as possible.

If any Driver needs assistance after the showing of the “15-second” signal they must indicate this to the marshals and, when the remainder of the cars able to do so have left the Grid, marshals will be instructed to push the car(s) into the Pit Lane by the fastest route. In this case, marshals with yellow flags will stand behind the pit wall beside the car concerned to warn Drivers behind. Any Driver being pushed from the grid may not attempt to bump start the car and must follow the instructions of the marshals. If able to start the car with the onboard starter the car may take up a position for the start behind all other cars. If the car is pushed to the Pit Lane the car(s) may then start from the Pit Lane and will be released after the last car to take the start has passed the Pit Exit following the start of the Race. The lights at the pit lane exit must be strictly observed.


Overtaking during the Formation Lap is only permitted if a car is delayed when leaving its Grid position, or if a car suffers mechanical failure during the Formation Lap, or a car leaves the Track and car(s) behind it cannot avoid passing it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In this case, Drivers may only overtake to re-establish the original starting order. If a car has not established the original starting position before the first Safety Car line and is not at the back of the field of cars it must enter the Pit Lane and start the Race from the Pit Exit.

A28.7.2 Any Driver delayed leaving the Grid at the start of the Formation Lap may not overtake another moving car (unless it is in mechanical difficulty) if they are passed by all other cars, and must start the race from the back of the Grid. If more than one Driver is affected, they must form up at the back of the Grid in the order they left to complete the Formation Lap.

A28.7.3 During the Formation Lap the red start lights will be on and yellow flags will be displayed at all observation points. The speed of the Organiser’s official car must be around 80kph during the Formation Lap. The Organiser’s official leading car will pull off at the end of the Formation Lap.

Cars must maintain the starting order. At a point detailed in the Driver Briefing (see Regulation A17.7) the cars will pair up into two rows in their assigned starting order. Drivers should line up directly behind the car ahead. Cars should be at least one (1) car width to the right/left and between one – three (1 – 3) car lengths front/rear.

The cars will continue on their own with the pole position car leading at a minimum speed of 70kph and a maximum of 90kph. A judge of fact will monitor the speed of the car in pole position by radar. Any divergence from the prescribed speed (70/90kph) before the signal to start is given will result in a Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5).The signal to start the Race will be given by means of the red lights going off. Once this signal is given overtaking is allowed.

A28.7.4 If the Starter is not satisfied with the position of the cars or a problem arises when the cars reach the Line at the end of the Formation Lap, the red lights will remain on. This is the signal that an additional Formation Lap is required. Yellow flags will be displayed at all observation posts. The cars, with the pole position car leading, will complete another Formation Lap. They may be joined and led by another official leading car.

If additional Formation Laps are necessary, the first additional lap will not count towards the total distance of the Race. The procedures at the end of an additional Formation Lap will be the same as at the end of a Formation Lap. If more than one additional Formation Laps is necessary, the start will be considered as having been given at the end of the second Formation Lap. The Race Starter will be the Judge of fact.

A28.7.5 For a Rolling start a false start occurs when a Driver accelerates early or unevenly during a rolling start or fails to maintain the prescribed formation as described in Regulation A28.7.3.

Start Line judges shall immediately indicate to the Race Director any false start which may have occurred.

A28.8 STANDING START.

A28.8.1 Unless modified by Bulletin the second Race at an Event will be by means of a Standing Start with a 1 x 1 formation. The procedure contained in Regulation A28.1 to A28.6 and A28.8 will be followed.

“15-second signal” 15 seconds after this signal green lights/green flag will be shown at the front of the grid whereupon the cars will begin a Formation Lap. Practice starts are permitted only from the Grid positions. The formation must be kept as tight as possible.

If any Driver needs assistance after the showing of the “15-second” signal they must indicate this to the marshals and, when the remainder of the cars able to do so have left the Grid, marshals will be instructed to push the car(s) into the Pit Lane by the fastest route. In this case, marshals with yellow flags will stand behind the pit wall beside the car concerned to warn Drivers behind. Any Driver being pushed from the grid may not attempt to bump start the car and must follow the instructions of the marshals. If able to start the car with the onboard starter the car may take up a position for the start behind all other cars. If the car is pushed to the Pit Lane the car(s) may then start from the Pit Lane and will be released after the last car to take the start has passed the Pit Exit following the start of the Race. The lights at the pit lane exit must be strictly observed.

Overtaking during the Formation Lap is only permitted if a car is delayed when leaving its Grid position, or if a car suffers mechanical failure during the Formation Lap, or a car leaves the Track and car(s) behind it cannot avoid passing it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In


this case, Drivers may only overtake to re-establish the original starting order. If a car has not established the original starting position before the first Safety Car line and is not at the back of the field of cars it must enter the Pit Lane and start the Race from the Pit Exit.

A28.8.2 Any Driver delayed leaving the Grid at the start of the Formation Lap may not overtake another moving car (unless it is in mechanical difficulty) if they are passed by all other cars, and must start the race from the back of the Grid. If more than one Driver is affected, they must form up at the back of the Grid in the order they left to complete the Formation Lap.

A28.8.3 During the Formation Lap yellow flags will be displayed at all observation points. When the cars return to the Grid at the end of the Formation Lap, they must stop on their respective Grid positions (with their car placed as per the instructions given in the Briefing), keeping their engines running. Grid marshals will stand behind the pit wall, alongside each Grid position, with boards showing the Grid position until the car concerned is completely stopped.

Any Driver who ignores the indications given by the Grid marshals when they take up their place and/or stops their car forward or off-centre of the position prescribed by the lines on the Grid, may be penalised at the discretion of the Stewards. A Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5) may be imposed on any Driver making a false start as defined in the Code (Article 8 8.6).

A28.8.4 Once all the cars have come to a halt and the Grid is complete, the “five-seconds” signal will appear followed by the four, three, two and one second lights (when available). At any time after the one-second light appears, the Race will be started by extinguishing all red lights.

Drivers must use the launch control function as described in the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines to start the Standing Start Race.

A28.8.5 For a Standing Start a false Start occurs when a Competitor is in the wrong position for the Start (as described in the Briefing), or moves forward from the prescribed position before the Start signal is given, or is moving when the Start signal is given.

A28.8.6 If the Starter decides that the start must be delayed (this may be as a result of a car developing a problem that could endanger the start, in which case the Driver must immediately indicate a problem and the marshal responsible for that row must immediately wave a yellow flag, or for another reason) the following procedures shall apply:

a. The abort lights will be illuminated, two-seconds later the green lights will be illuminated and a board saying “Extra Formation Lap” will be displayed. All cars that are able to do so must complete a further Formation Lap whilst the car(s) that caused the start to be delayed is pushed into the Pit Lane.

b. The race service providers’ technical crew may then attempt to rectify the problem and, if successful, the car may then start from the Pit Exit after the last car to take the start has passed the Pit Exit on the first racing lap. Where one or more car is concerned, their starting order shall be determined based upon the order in which they reach the Pit Exit under their own power.

c. The procedures at the end of an Extra Formation Lap will be the same as at the end of a Formation Lap.

d. Every time this happens, the Race distance will be reduced by one lap and the maximum Race duration may be reduced by three minutes.

A28.9 Variations to the start procedure will only be permitted in the following circumstances:

a. If the Race has been declared “wet” and there has been no Free Practice and/or Qualifying session and/or Race that was declared “wet” at that Event then two Formation laps will be undertaken behind the official leading car. Where possible Drivers will be notified accordingly before they leave the assembly area or Pit Lane, whichever is applicable. In this instance the scheduled Race distance will be adjusted accordingly.

b. If the Race has not been declared “wet” and it starts to rain after the cars have left the Pit Lane or assembly area but before the Race has started and, in the opinion of the Race Director, Competitors should be given the opportunity to change tyres, the abort lights with “Start Delayed” board will be shown on the Start Line. There will be a delay in which the Competitors may change tyres on the Grid and then the normal start procedure will recommence from the “three-minute” signal. In this case, the Stewards will determine the new Race distance and maximum Race duration.

c. If the start of the Race is imminent and, in the opinion of the Race Director, the volume of water on the Track is such that it cannot be negotiated safely even on Wet Weather tyres, the abort lights with “Start Delayed” board will be shown on the Start Line. Information


about the likely delay will be displayed on the timing monitors, wherever possible. Once the start time is known, a warning will be issued at least five minutes before the start of the Formation Lap. In this case, the Stewards will determine the new Race distance and maximum Race duration.

d. If the Race is started behind the Safety Car, Regulation A29.13 will apply.

A28.10 A Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5) may be imposed on any Driver who breaches the Start procedure if the Stewards consider an advantage has been obtained. In the case of a serious breach, the Stewards have the right to apply an increased penalty. The Stewards may use all available video or electronic equipment to assist them in reaching a decision. In such circumstances, the Stewards may overrule the Judges of Fact.

Any action or decision (or any alleged inaction or non-decision) taken by or imposed by the Race Director or the Stewards in this regard is not subject to Protest or Appeal.

A28.11 During the start of a Race, the pit wall must be kept clear of all persons with the exception of the properly authorised officials carrying out specific duties assigned by the Race Director and fire marshals equipped with fire-fighting equipment.

A29. SAFETY CAR.

A29.1 An experienced circuit driver will drive the approved Safety Car. It will carry an observer capable of recognising all the competing cars, who is in permanent radio contact with Race Control.

A29.2 The Safety Car may be brought into operation to neutralise a Race upon the decision of the Race Director. It will be used if Drivers, marshals or officials are in danger, but the circumstances are not such to necessitate the suspension of the Race.

A29.3 When the order is given to deploy the Safety Car, all marshal posts will display waved yellow flags and will show the “SC” board which shall be maintained until the intervention is over. From this time, no car may be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other Drivers or any other person at any time whilst the Safety Car is deployed. This will apply whether any such car is being driven on the Track or Pit Lane.

A29.4 The Safety Car will join the Track with its orange lights illuminated and will join the Track regardless of where the Race leader is.

A29.5 All Cars must then form a line behind the Safety Car, no more than ten car lengths apart and overtaking, with the following exceptions, is forbidden until the Cars reach the Line after the Safety Car has returned to the Pits. Overtaking will be permitted under the following circumstances:

a. if a Car is signalled to do so from the Safety Car (see Regulation A29.6); b. under the provisions of Regulations A29.13 and A31.2; c. if any Car slows significantly with an obvious problem (see Regulation A29.10).

A29.6 When ordered to do so by the Race Director the observer in the Safety Car will use a green light to signal to cars between it and the Race leader that they should pass. These cars will continue at reduced speed and without overtaking until they reach the line of cars behind the Safety Car.

A29.7 The Safety Car shall be used at least until the leader is behind it. Once behind the Safety Car, the Race leader must keep within ten car lengths of it (except under Regulation A29.9) and all remaining cars must keep the formation as tight as possible.

A29.8 While the Safety Car is in operation, cars may enter the Pit Lane, but may only rejoin the Track when the green light at the Pit Exit is switched on. The green light will remain on at all times except when the Safety Car and the line of cars following it are about to pass or are passing the Pit Exit. A car rejoining the Track must proceed at an appropriate speed until it reaches the end of the line of cars behind the Safety Car.

Under certain circumstances, the Race Director may ask the Safety Car to use the Pit Lane. In these cases, and provided its orange lights remain illuminated, all cars must follow it into the Pit Lane without overtaking. Any car entering the Pit Lane under these circumstances may stop at its Pit.

A29.9 When the Race Director calls in the Safety Car, it must extinguish its orange lights and this will be the signal to the Drivers that it will be entering the Pit Lane at the end of that lap. At this point


the first car in line behind the Safety Car may dictate the pace and, if necessary, fall more than ten car lengths behind it.

In order to avoid the likelihood of accidents before the Safety Car returns to the Pit Lane, from the point at which the lights on the Safety Car are extinguished Drivers must proceed at a pace which involves no erratic acceleration or braking nor any other manoeuvre which is likely to endanger other Drivers or impede the restart.

As the Safety Car is approaching the Pit Entry, the yellow flags and “SC” boards at the marshal posts will be withdrawn and other than the last lap of the race, replaced by waved green flags and/or with green lights at the Start Line. These will be displayed until the last car crosses the Line.

A29.10 Overtaking remains forbidden until the cars cross the control Line. However, a car that slows down significantly with an obvious problem may be overtaken.

A29.11 Each lap completed while the Safety Car is deployed will be counted as one Race lap.

A29.12 If the Safety Car is still deployed at the beginning of the last lap, or is deployed during the last lap, it will enter the Pit Lane at the end of the last lap and the cars will take the Chequered Flag as usual without overtaking.

A29.13 Under certain circumstances the Race may be started behind the Safety Car. In this case, at any time before the “three-minute” signal is given, its orange lights will be switched on. This is the signal to the Drivers that the Race will be started behind the Safety Car. When the green lights are illuminated, the Safety Car will leave the Grid with all cars following in Grid order, no more than ten car lengths apart. There will be no Formation Lap and the Race will start when the green lights come on.

Overtaking, during the first lap only, is permitted if a car is delayed when leaving its Grid position and cars behind cannot avoid overtaking it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In this case, Drivers may only overtake to restore the original starting order.

Any Driver delayed leaving the Grid may not overtake another moving car (unless it is in mechanical difficulty) if they are passed by all other cars. This Driver must then take up position at the back of the line of cars behind the Safety Car. If more than one Driver is affected, they must take up position at the back of the field in the order in which they left the Grid.

A29.14 A breach of any part of this Regulation A29 may be penalised by a Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5). In the case of a serious breach, the Stewards have the right to apply an increased penalty.

A30. SUSPENDING A RACE.

A30.1 Should it become necessary to suspend the Race due to an incident, because the Track is blocked by an accident, or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the Race Director will order red flags and/or lights to be shown at all marshal posts and the abort lights to be shown at the Start Line. This is the signal for all Drivers to stop driving at racing speeds and proceed slowly without overtaking and with maximum caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.

The Pit Exit will be closed and all cars must stop in the running order at the Finish line. If the leading car is not at the front then any cars between the Finish Line and the leader will resume the Race in accordance with Regulation A31.1. If the Safety Car has been directed into the Pit Lane, cars must stop in line in the Fast Lane.

If the leader at the time of the red flag being displayed has completed more than 75% of the scheduled number of race laps (as may be amended by Regulation A28.9.a, b & c), the race will not be resumed. If the leader at the time of the red flag being displayed has not completed more than 75% of the scheduled number of race laps (as may be amended by Regulation A28.9.a, b & c), the race may be resumed in accordance with the following.

If any cars are unable to return to the Finish line as a result of the Track being blocked, they must return when the Track is cleared. Cars will be moved to the Grid and arranged in the order they occupied before the Race was suspended. The order will be taken at the last point at which it was possible to determine the position of all cars. Any such cars will then be permitted to resume the Race.


The Safety Car will then be driven to the front of the grid.

A30.2 Whilst the Race is suspended: a. The race and the timekeeping system may not necessarily stop. b. All interventions on the cars are prohibited on the grid, except with authorisation from

the Chief Scrutineer, any such work must not impede the resumption of the Race. c. Refuelling is forbidden. d. The race service providers’ technical crew and officials will be permitted on the Grid.

A30.3 Drivers of cars that enter the Pit Lane after the Race has been suspended and before the resumption of the Race will be penalised with a Drive Through Penalty (Regulation A37.5) once the Race has resumed. However, if the cars have been directed into the Pit Lane, a penalty will only be imposed on any Driver whose car is moved from the Fast Lane to any other part of the Pit Lane. If the Race is not resumed, a Time Penalty of up to a maximum of 60 seconds may be imposed at the discretion of the Stewards. For the avoidance of doubt, any car that was in the Pit Entry or Pit Lane when the Race was suspended will not incur a penalty.

Any car in the Pit Lane will be permitted to leave from the Pit Exit once the Race has been resumed and all cars behind the Safety Car have passed the Pit Exit. Subject to the above, any car intending to resume the Race from the Pit Exit may do so in the order in which they got there under their own power.

At all times, Drivers must follow the directions of the marshals.

A30.4 Only cars which took part in the original start may resume the Race and then only if they returned to the grid under their own power by an authorised route, without receiving outside mechanical assistance, and were still in the Race when the Race was suspended. The decision of the Stewards regarding classification will be final.

A31. RESUMING A RACE.

A31.1 The delay will be kept as short as possible and as soon as a resumption time is known Competitors will be informed, via the timing monitors wherever possible. The approach of the restart will be announced by signals showing five minutes, three minutes, one minute and 15-seconds before the restart, each of which will be accompanied by an audible warning.

“Five-minute” signal All persons except for the Drivers, officials and race service providers’ technical crew must leave the Grid.

“Three-minute” signal Cars must have their wheels fitted and be resting on the wheels. Any car which does not have all its wheels fully fitted and/or is not resting on its wheels at the “three-minute” signal must restart the Race from the back of the Grid or the Pit Lane. Under these circumstances a marshal holding a yellow flag will prevent the car(s) from leaving the Grid until all cars able to do so have crossed the Line. All persons except for the Drivers, officials and one Competitor crew representative per car must leave the Grid immediately.

At some point after the “three-minute” signal, which will be dependent upon the expected lap time, any cars between the Red Flag Line and the leader, in addition to any lapped cars between cars on the lead lap, will be waved off to complete a further lap, without overtaking, and join the line of cars behind the Safety Car.

“One-minute” signal Engines must be started immediately and everyone, except the Drivers, must leave the Grid before the “15-second” signal is given taking all equipment with them.

“15-second signal” 15 seconds after this signal green lights/green flag will be shown at the front of the grid whereupon the cars will move off behind the Safety Car. If any Driver needs assistance after the showing of the “15-second” signal they must indicate this to the marshals and, when the remainder of the cars able to do so have crossed the Line, marshals will be instructed to push the car into the Pit Lane. In this case, marshals with yellow flags will stand behind the pit wall beside the car concerned to warn Drivers behind. Any Driver being pushed from the restart grid may not attempt to bump start the car and must follow the instructions of the marshals. If able to start the car with the onboard starter the car may take up a position for the restart behind all other


cars. If the car is pushed to the Pit Lane the car(s) may then restart from the Pit Lane. The lights at the pit lane exit must be strictly observed.

A31.2 The Race will be resumed behind the Safety Car when the green lights are illuminated.

When the green lights are illuminated, the Safety Car will leave the Grid with all cars following, in the order they were positioned behind the Line, no more than ten car lengths apart. Soon after the last car in line behind the Safety Car passes the Pit Exit, the Pit Exit lights will be turned green and any car in the Pit Lane may then enter the Track and join the line of cars behind the Safety Car.

Overtaking during the lap is only permitted if a car is delayed when leaving the Line, or if a car suffers an obvious problem during the lap, and cars behind it cannot avoid passing it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In this case, Drivers may only overtake to re-establish the starting order at the resumption of the Race.

Any Driver delayed leaving the Line may not overtake any other moving car (unless it is in mechanical difficulty) if they are passed by all other cars, and must form up at the back of the line of cars behind the Safety Car. If more than one Driver is affected, they must line up at the back of the field in the order they left the Line.

The Safety Car will enter the Pit Lane after one lap unless all cars are not yet in a line behind the Safety Car, race service providers’ technical crew are still clearing the Grid, the race is being resumed in wet conditions and the Race Director deems more than one lap necessary or a further incident occurs necessitating another intervention.

A31.3 Any breach of any part of this Regulation A31 may be penalised by a Drive Through Penalty (see Regulation A37.5) imposed upon the Driver. In the case of a serious breach, the Stewards have the right to apply an increased penalty.

A31.4 If the Race cannot be resumed for any reason, the results will be taken at the end of the penultimate lap before the lap during which the signal to suspend the Race was given. E.g. if the signal to suspend the race is given and the leader has completed 10 laps (is on their 11

th lap) the

result will be taken at the completion of lap nine.

A32. FINISH.

A32.1 The end of Race signal (“Chequered Flag”) will be given at the Finish Line as soon as the leading car has completed the full race distance. If the Race time reaches its maximum duration before the full distance has been covered, the Chequered Flag will be given to the leading car the first time it crosses the Finish Line after this time has elapsed.

A32.2 Should for any reason the Chequered Flag be given before the leading car completes the scheduled number of laps (or the maximum duration whichever is relevant), the Race will be deemed to have finished when the Chequered Flag was given. If the Chequered Flag is not presented to the leading car first (another car receives the Chequered Flag) the result will be determined at the last point a leading car crossed the Finish Line before the signal was given.

A32.3 Should the Chequered Flag be delayed for any reason, the Race will be deemed to have finished when it should have finished.

A32.4 After receiving the Chequered Flag, all cars must proceed on the Track directly to Parc Fermé without stopping, without overtaking (unless clearly necessary), without receiving any object whatsoever and without any assistance (except that of the marshals, if necessary). Any classified car that cannot reach Parc Fermé under its own power will be placed under the exclusive control of the marshals who will take the car to Parc Fermé.

A33. PODIUM PRESENTATIONS, PRESS CONFERENCES & AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS.

A33.1 A prize-giving ceremony will take place on the podium after each of the Races at each Event. Participation in the winners’ podium presentations is mandatory for the Drivers finishing in first, second and third places in the overall classification, first, second and third places in the Am Cup and where Event Organisers and time allows the first, second and third places in the Masters Cup, wearing their race suit fully fastened and with all sponsor badges unobscured for the duration of the presentations. During the podium presentations, these drivers must wear the caps provided by the Organiser such that the logo can be seen from the front. The cap must be removed when the national anthem is played and held in front of the body so that the logo can be seen from the front. No caps or drinking bottles may be taken to the podium presentations unless they have


been provided by the Organiser. Any person not directly involved in the podium presentations is not allowed in the podium area. This also applies to hostesses and/or personnel representing commercial brands, with the exception of sponsors of the Cup with the prior approval of the Organiser.

Any breach of this Regulation may be subject to a Fine of a minimum of €250. Any repeat of such conduct during the course of the season may be reported to the Stewards for their consideration of a different penalty.

A33.2 Participation in press conferences, question & answer sessions and autograph/interview sessions is mandatory for Drivers wearing the appropriate clothing (including caps), at the request of and directed by a representative from the Organiser.

Any breach of this Regulation may be subject to a Fine of a minimum of €250. Any repeat of such conduct during the course of the season may be reported to the Stewards for their consideration of a different penalty.

A33.3 In the event of any provisional race results being revised after the presentations have been made and such revisions affect the distribution of any trophies, the Competitors/Driver concerned must return the trophies to the Series Manager in good condition within 14 days of request.

A34. CLASSIFICATION.

A34.1 Classification will be determined according to the Code. The winner will be the Driver who, on the completion of the Race and after consideration of all penalties, has covered the prescribed distance in the shortest time.

All Drivers who started will be classified if they have covered at least 90% of the distance (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) covered by the winner.

A34.2 The official classification will be published after each Race. It will be the only valid result, subject to any amendments that may be made under these Regulations or the Code.

If, however, for whatever reason, the official classification cannot be signed as final by the Stewards before the conclusion of the Event, then the Stewards will state in writing the decision that prevents the aforementioned official classification from being published.

A34.3 Should any intention to protest/appeal against the official race results be formulated, then the classification in question will remain provisional until the completion of the protest/appeal procedure.

A35. AWARDING OF POINTS – OVERALL, AM CUP, MASTERS CUP & TEAM CUP.

A35.1 After each Qualifying session, one point will be awarded to each Driver achieving Pole Position for a Race where the Grid positions are based on the results of a Qualifying Session. For the avoidance of doubt the procedure under Regulation A27.8 does not constitute a Qualifying Session, nor does any grid constructed from fastest Race laps.

After each Race the following points will be awarded to eligible Drivers listed as classified finishers in the official classification as follows:

Position 1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

Points 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1

Points will not be awarded until the completion of any judicial or technical procedures and the Stewards have declared the results official.Guest Drivers are not eligible to score points (please refer to Regulation A11.4). For the purposes of awarding points, any Guest Drivers will be removed from the classification prior to calculation.

Should, for whatever reason, the scheduled race distance (as may be amended by Regulation A28.9.a, b & c) not be completed, the following points will be awarded:

At least 75% of the scheduled distance = 100% points At least 50% of the scheduled distance = 50% points Less than 50% of the scheduled distance = 0% points

Drivers shall count their results from the total number of Races. No scores will be dropped.


A35.2 CLASSIFICATION/AWARDING OF POINTS – AM CUP.

After each Qualifying session and Race the points for the Am Cup will be awarded to eligible Drivers listed as classified finishers in the official classification as per the points system described in the overall classification detailed in Regulation A35.1. For the purposes of awarding Am Cup points, any Drivers not eligible for the Am Cup will be removed from the classification prior to calculation.

A35.3 CLASSIFICATION/AWARDING OF POINTS – MASTERS CUP.

After each Qualifying session and Race the points for the Masters Cup will be awarded to eligible Drivers listed as classified finishers in the official classification as per the points system described in the overall classification detailed in Regulation A35.1. For the purposes of awarding Masters Cup points, any Drivers not eligible for the Masters Cup will be removed from the classification prior to calculation.

A35.4 CLASSIFICATION/AWARDING OF POINTS – TEAM CUP.

After each Qualifying session and Race the points for the Team Cup will be awarded to eligible Competitors listed as classified finishers in the official classification as per the points system described in the overall classification detailed in Regulation A35.1.

Where a Competitor has more than one car entered at an Event only the points for the highest placed car eligible for points will be counted toward the Competitors total in the Team Cup. For the purposes of awarding points, the remaining car(s) from the Competitor will be removed from the classification prior to calculation of Team Cup points.

A36. TITLES.

A36.1 OVERALL TITLE.

The Driver with the overall highest number of points in the final overall classification of the Cup will be awarded the title:

“Audi R8 LMS Cup Champion 2016”

A36.2 AM CUP TITLE.

The Driver with the overall highest number of points in the final Am Cup classification of the Cup will be awarded the title:

“Audi R8 LMS Am Cup Champion 2016”

A36.3 MASTERS CUP TITLE.

The Driver with the overall highest number of points in the final Masters Cup classification of the Cup will be awarded the title:

“Audi R8 LMS Masters Cup Champion 2016”

A36.4 TEAM CUP TITLE.

The Competitor with the overall highest number of points in the final Team Cup classification of the Cup will be awarded the title:

“Audi R8 LMS Team Cup Champion 2016”

A36.5 Dead heats (“Ties”) will be resolved in the order of the steps a-d below:

a. By considering the number of first places of the Drivers/Competitors concerned in the overall classification;

b. By considering the number of second places, and so on, of the Drivers/Competitors concerned in the overall classification;

c. If the results are still tied after a & b the best position in the overall classification in the final Race of the Cup will be the determining factor;

d. If none of the Drivers/Competitors concerned take part in the final Race of the Cup the Driver/Competitor that achieved the best result first will take precedence.


A37. PENALTIES.

A37.1 A penalty declared by the Stewards shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the Code, except where amended by these Regulations.

The Stewards may impose the penalties specifically set out in these Regulations in addition to or instead of any other penalties available to them under the Code.

If any breach is observed then the Stewards alone shall decide on the penalty, in accordance with the Code. If the penalty is explicitly defined in these Regulations this should be applied except when the Stewards deem another penalty more appropriate due to the severity of the offence.

A37.2 If any Driver or Competitor repeats the same offence then the penalties in these Regulations may be increased by the Stewards at their discretion using any of the penalties available to them within the Code and these Regulations.

A37.3 In the event of a driving infringement during a Qualifying Session the Stewards may delete any number of the relevant Driver’s qualifying times.

A37.4 In the event of a driving infringement during a Race the Stewards may impose a Drive Through Penalty, a Time Penalty of up to a maximum of 60-seconds at their discretion or add up to 50kg to the Minimum Car Weight of a Competitor and/or Driver (see Regulation B8.3/C8.3) for a set number of Races.

A37.5 If the Stewards decide to impose a Drive Through Penalty, then the following procedure will be observed:

a. The Stewards will give written notification of the Drive Through Penalty that has been imposed to the Competitor concerned and will advise the Driver by means of a penalty board showing the car number. They will also ensure, wherever possible, that this information is also displayed on the timing monitors and broadcast on the Competitor radio system.

b. From the time the Stewards’ decision is notified by the showing of the penalty board, the relevant Driver may cross the Line on the track no more than twice before entering the Pit Lane. However, unless the Driver was already in the Pit Entry for the purpose of serving his penalty, they may not carry out the penalty after the Safety Car has been deployed (see Regulation A29). The number of times the driver crosses the Finish Line behind the Safety Car will be added to the maximum number of times he may cross the Finish Line on the track.

c. The Driver must enter the Pit Lane, obeying the Pit Lane speed limit, and drive through the Pit Lane without stopping and rejoin the Race. It is not permitted for the Driver to enter the Pit Lane to take their Drive Through Penalty during a Safety Car period. The Safety Car period is deemed to be over when the Driver subject to the penalty passes the green flag at the relevant (Start/Finish) Line on the Track as defined in the Briefing (Regulation A17.7).

d. If this penalty has to be imposed during the last three laps or after the end of a Race, this penalty will be replaced with a Time Penalty of up to a maximum of 60-seconds to the affected Driver’s race time.

e. Any breach or failure to comply with this Regulation will result in the Driver concerned being excluded from the Race results.

A37.6 The Committee may, within 90 days of the alleged offence becoming known to the Committee, enquire into any matter regarding the conduct of Drivers/Competitors/race service providers in the Cup that occurs external to the scope of a race event. They are empowered to take action if they deem it necessary and punish Drivers/Competitors/race service providers with one or more of the following penalties:

a. A Fine of up to a maximum of €10,000. b. Withholding of prize money. c. Addition of up to 50kg to the Minimum Car Weight of a Competitor and/or Driver (see

Regulation B8.3/C8.3) for a set number of Races. d. Forfeiture of points in the overall, and/or Am Cup, and/or Masters Cup, and/or Team Cup

classification even if this results in a negative score. e. Refusal of entry for the Cup for up to a maximum of two Events and/or Official Tests. f. Exclusion from the Cup and, in the case of a serious breach, exclusion of the party

concerned for a period of up to a maximum of two years.


A37.7 If a Driver is excluded from a Qualifying session, Race or an Event for any reason whatsoever, then the Competitor shall not be entitled to any financial recompense for the Race or Event in question.

A37.8 The observation of any Incident in the Paddock, in the Pit Lane or on the Track (provocative acts of any kind, verbal or other threats) and/or behaviour that is unsporting or does not respect the spirit of the Cup (breach of sporting moral or ethics, prejudice to the greater interest of motor sport, moral or material prejudice to the Organiser, Audi China or to their partners, etc.) committed by a race service provider, Competitor, representative, Driver or their entourage will be punished by one or more of the following penalties by the Stewards:

a. A Fine of up to a maximum of €10,000. b. Addition of up to 50kg to the Minimum Car Weight of a Competitor and/or Driver (see

Regulation B8.3/C8.3) for a set number of Races. c. Forfeiture of points in the overall, and/or Am Cup, and/or Masters Cup, and/or Team Cup

classification even if this results in a negative score. d. Exclusion of the Competitor and/or the Driver concerned from the Event. e. Refusal of entry for the Competitor and/or the Driver concerned from the next Event of

the Cup. f. Apply any other penalty available to them under the Code.

A37.9 Any Competitor whose car is deemed to be ineligible under the Technical Regulations will be subject to the penalties laid down by the Code and these Regulations.

A37.10 Financial penalties issued under these Regulations will be paid to the ASN, which shall remain the sole beneficiary.

A37.11 Throughout the Regulations for the Cup, where a penalty includes a drop of grid positions; if, in their absolute discretion, the Stewards deem that this is not achievable due to a short lead time to the publication of the grid for the Race concerned or for any other reason they may instead substitute this penalty with a drop of the same number of grid positions at a future Race in which the Driver participates.

A38. PROTESTS & APPEALS.

A38.1 Protests must be made in accordance with the Code and must be accompanied by the required fee in cash. The precise fee at each Event will be detailed in the Event Bulletin and/or Briefing (see Regulation A17.7).

A38.2 Penalties of driving through, stopping in the Pit Lane or any Time Penalty imposed in lieu thereof are not susceptible to appeal.

A38.3 Competitors are entitled to protest or appeal against penalties or any other decisions taken by the Stewards that affect them by observing the form and the deadlines laid down in Article 13 to 15 of the Code. In this case, the intention to appeal must be accompanied by the required fee as detailed in Regulation A38.1 and A38.4 in cash.

A38.4 Appeals must be made in accordance with the Code and must be accompanied by the required fee in cash.

A38.5 Appeals against decisions taken by the Committee of the Cup must be made to the AAM in accordance with the rules and deadlines set down in the AAM National Competition Rules and must be accompanied by the required fee of 2,500 Malaysia Ringit in cash.

A39. EXCLUSION OF LEGAL APPEALS & RESTRICTION OF LIABILITY.

A39.1 The decisions of the FIA, the AAM, the Organiser (and their officials), Audi China, the Committee and the individual Event Organisers as judges will be final.

A39.2 By applying to register to participate and participating in the Cup each Driver/Competitor agrees:

to save harmless and keep indemnified Audi China and any of its affiliates, Absolute Racing, and any such person, persons or bodies as may be authorised by them to act on their behalf to promote or organise the Cup or any part of it and their respective officials, servants, representatives and agents together with other Competitors and their respective servants, representatives and agents, from and against all actions, claims and costs (including without prejudice to the generality of this provision the legal costs of the indemnified party on a solicitor and own client basis), expenses and demands in respect of death or injury or damage to the


property of any person whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the negligence and/or breach of these Regulations by that Driver/Competitor. This indemnity does not apply insofar as personal injury or death is caused by the negligence of the party seeking indemnity.

to maintain adequate and sufficient insurance to cover the liability of the Driver and any representative and their servants, agents and guests in respect of any act of default for which it may become liable to indemnify the Organiser or any third party in accordance with the paragraph above.

A40. WAIVER OF LIABILITIES.

A40.1 By registering to participate in and by participating in the Cup, each Driver/Competitor waive any claim whatsoever to compensation for damages that arise in connection with an Event or an Official Test, against:

a. FIA and AAM, their presidents, members, managing directors, general secretaries, employees and any other executive officers.

b. Audi China and any of its affiliates, Absolute Racing, their presidents, boards of management, directors, general secretaries, members, employees and contractors.

c. Race track owners, organisers, marshals and assistants. d. Authorities, racing services, manufacturers, sponsors, agencies, representatives,

Committee members, Scrutineers, Race Directors, Stewards, Series Manager and any other persons who are connected with the organisation of each Event or Official Test.

e. The military or local organizations/entities involved in the organization and/or sponsorship.

f. Road construction authorities insofar as any damage or injury is caused by the condition of the Track used during an Event or Official Test and any accessories or road furniture.

g. The agents and employees of all the persons and entities referred to above, apart from if the personal injury or death is caused by the negligence of the party seeking an indemnity.

A40.2 By registering to participate in and by participating in the Cup, each Driver/Competitor waive any claim for damages whatsoever against:

a. other Drivers/Competitors and their assistants, and the owners and keepers of their cars, b. the Competitor and the Driver in the same car (any other special agreements between the

owners, keepers, race service providers and drivers shall take priority) and their own assistants,

that arises in connection with an Event (including Free Practice, Qualifying or Races) or Official Test apart from personal injury or death that is caused by the negligence of the party seeking an indemnity.

A40.3 These liability exclusions shall be applicable to any claims based on any legal grounds whatsoever. In particular, to claims for damages arising from contractual or non-contractual liability and for claims arising from illegal actions. Implied liability exclusions shall not be affected by the above liability exclusion clauses.

A40.4 By registering to participate in the Cup, each Driver undertakes and warrants as follows:

They have read these Regulations and agree to be bound by them and by the FIA International Sporting Code and AAM National Competition rules. They are physically and mentally fit to take part in the Cup and are competent to do so. They acknowledge that they understand the nature and type of the competition and the potential risk inherent with motor sport and agree to accept that risk. Further, they understand that all persons having any connection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of each Event or Official Test are insured against loss or injury caused through their negligence.

They understand that should they at the time of an Event or Official Test be suffering from any disability whether permanent or temporary which is likely to affect prejudicially their normal control of their car, they may not take part unless they have declared such disability to the ASN which has, following such declaration, issued a licence which permits them to do so.

They undertake that for the duration of the Cup they shall have passed or are exempt from an ASN specified medical examination within the specified period.

If any injury occurs or is identified in the course of an Event or Official Test or in the case of injury to health which could affect the capacity to participate in motor sport permanently or temporarily,


they shall release all medical staff carrying out treatment – in respect of the risk to the safety of third parties that may arise there from – from their duty to maintain patient confidentiality so full disclosure may be made to officials acting in a position of responsibility at the Event or Official Test (i.e. Stewards, Race Director, Series Manager).

They understand that in the event of an accident involving injury to them, they may not participate further in the Cup until cleared medically to do so by a Doctor appointed by the Committee.

At any time during the course of the season, the Stewards and/or the Race Director and/or the Series Manager can require a Driver to have a medical examination by a Doctor appointed by the Committee.

A40.5 The cars and equipment parked or kept in the paddock/pit areas are not insured by the venue, Event Organisers or Organiser and remain there at the owner’s risk unless specific arrangements have been made and a premium paid to the Organiser.

A40.6 Each Competitor and/or Driver undertake to pay for any damage caused by their cars, their Drivers and/or their representatives at an Official Test to the Track and/or equipment owned by the Race Track Owners. Any such payment must be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice.

A41. RESPONSIBILITY, CHANGES TO THE RULES & REGULATIONS, CANCELLATION.

A41.1 Drivers/Competitors take part in Events and Official Tests at their own risk. Competitors shall bear sole civil and criminal responsibility for all damage caused by them or by the car they are using, insofar as the following liability exclusion is not applicable.

The Committee shall retain the right to make any necessary changes to the Regulations in consultation with the AAM and where required, FIA.

In the event of matters outside the reasonable control of the Organiser and/or for reasons of safety and/or in order to meet government directives, the Committee shall retain the right to undertake any necessary changes to the Regulations, or also to cancel or shorten any Event or Official Test, if this becomes necessary due to circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control, without being under any liability for damages whatsoever, unless intent or gross negligence are involved.

By agreeing to compete in the Cup, Competitors understand that Event Promoters/Organisers may set minimum criteria for the number of cars to be entered at an Event. If, seven days before the commencement of an Event, the number of cars is below the set criteria the Committee shall retain the right to cancel that Event without being under any liability for damages whatsoever.

A41.2 Each Competitor and Driver agree to generally promote goodwill towards the Cup, the Organiser, Audi China, and all Competitors, Drivers, persons and companies involved in it. Furthermore, they agree to only issue factually correct matter concerning the Cup in any of their publications and/or those of agents associated with them (including, but not limited to, official statements, press releases, website content, blogs and social media sites).

In the case of any non-compliance with this Regulation A41.2, the Committee may refuse the entry of the Competitor from further participation in the Cup until the situation has been remedied to their satisfaction.

A42. ADVERTISING & TELEVISION RIGHTS.

A42.1 All branding and marketing rights for the Audi R8 LMS Cup will be held by Audi China.

Each Competitor and Driver authorises Audi China and the Organiser (during 2016 and thereafter) to use and reuse and licence the use of images and representations of the cars competing in the Cup, and the name, images and representations of the Competitor, the Driver and Competitor paraphernalia including (insofar as the same appear on the clothing worn by the Driver or on Competitor paraphernalia or on the cars driven by the Driver in the Cup) the logo and decals of all sponsors of the Competitor and Driver for the purposes of producing merchandise exploiting the reputation of the Cup and all elements of the Audi R8 LMS Cup.

A42.2 Each Competitor and Driver acknowledges, agrees and authorises during 2016 and thereafter that Audi China and those authorised by it have the exclusive right to produce or authorise the production of interactive games of the Cup and games including images and representations of the cars competing in the Cup, and the name, images and representations of the Competitor, the


Driver and Competitor paraphernalia including (insofar as the same appear on the clothing worn by the Driver or on Competitor paraphernalia or on the cars driven by the Driver in the Cup) the logo and decals of all sponsors of the Competitor.

A42.3 Each Competitor and Driver authorises Audi China and the Organiser at all times to use and licence others to use all images of the Cup and other material relating to the Cup including images and representations of the cars competing in the Cup, and the name, images and representations of the Competitor, the Driver and Competitor paraphernalia including (insofar as the same appear on the clothing worn by the Driver or on Competitor paraphernalia or on the cars driven by the Driver in the Cup) the logo and decals of all sponsors of the Competitor in marketing and packaging material and commercial advertisements exploiting the Cup or merchandise of the Cup or any individual elements of the Audi R8 LMS Cup.

A42.4 Cars must carry an official on-board camera during an Official Test and/or an Event at the request of the official TV Production Company or the Series Manager, these are in addition to the judicial camera described in Regulation A22.5. Any other on-board still or motion picture cameras must be authorised by the Committee prior to use during an Official Test or individual Events. A Competitor can request authorisation using the form included within Appendix E. When authorised, cameras may only be fitted in consolation with the Chief Scrutineer. All footage gained remains the property of Audi China and may be distributed at their discretion.

It is prohibited for any Competitor to place advertising or promotional material within the view of any on-board camera without the prior written approval of the Committee.

A42.5 All recording and broadcast rights for the Audi R8 LMS Cup, for terrestrial television and for cable and satellite broadcasting, all video rights and all other rights relating to any other possible media (internet, etc) are vested with Audi China at all times. Any form of recording, transmission, repeat or reproduction of the same for commercial purposes is prohibited without the express agreement of the Committee.

Competitors and Drivers who are registered for the Cup will receive on request from [email protected], a non-exclusive right relating to the use of television material of the Cup for trade fairs and internal purposes without payment of rights fees but subject to payment of any technical costs incurred by the Organiser.

A non-exclusive right relating to the use of television material of the Cup by sponsors, advertisers or for any other form of commercial exploitation may be obtained from Audi China upon payment of a rights fee. Application must be made in writing to [email protected].

A43. USE OF CUP LOGOS & TITLES.

The reproduction and use of any Cup logo or mark by any Driver, Competitor, or any persons associated with them, is strictly prohibited. The reproduction and use of any Audi registered name and/or title is also strictly prohibited, with the exception of the title “Audi R8 LMS Cup” which may only be used in a form authorised by Audi China. Drivers and Competitors, or any persons associated with them who wish to utilise this title should apply to [email protected] for the artwork and for authorisation for its use.

Each Competitor, and any persons associated with them, agree that at all times they will refer to the full title “Audi R8 LMS Cup” in any material they may produce.

All caps produced by a Driver/Competitor, or by a third party authorised by a Driver/Competitor, must contain the official writing “Audi R8 LMS Cup” on the side.

Drivers/Competitors are advised to read and comply with Regulation A13 before entering into an agreement with a sponsor. They may not enter a sponsorship agreement that is in contravention of these Regulations and/or in contravention of the Code.

The Committee will refuse the entry of the Competitors in breach of this Regulation from the Cup until such time as the breach has been remedied to their satisfaction.

A44. OFFICIAL & ADDITIONAL TESTING.

A44.1 From time to time the Committee may organise Official Tests, usually in the early stages of the season.





A44.2 At any time during an Official Test any breach of the Regulations resulting (in the opinion of the Officials) in a major safety risk may lead to the exclusion from the Cup of the Driver concerned by the Committee for such period of time as they deem appropriate.

A44.3 Competitors may apply to the Series Manager to use a car(s) for unofficial testing outside of the official Tests and Events. Any unofficial testing must not impact on the planned logistics for the Cup. In order to be considered for approval an unofficial test must be open to other Competitors. All such tests will be published by the Series Manager prior to the date of the test. The decision of the Committee in these matters is final and is not open for protest or appeal.


TECHNICAL REGULATIONS.

The Cup will include two categories of car, the New Audi R8 LMS (“New R8”) and the previous generation of Audi R8 LMS Cup car (“Cup Car”). Each category will have separate entry requirements.

The Technical Regulations are covered in sections B & C. Section B covers the New R8 and section C covers the previous generation Cup Car.

For ease of referencing all technical regulations are included in the section relevant to the car being run. This means that regulations common to both cars (for example Driver Racewear) are present, and exact duplicates, in both sections.

B. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS – NEW AUDI R8 LMS (MJ2016).

This section B governs the Technical Regulations for the New Audi R8 LMS (MJ2016) (“New R8”) only.

B1. UNIFORM VEHICLES UNDER THE RULES & REGULATIONS.

B1.1 New Audi R8 LMS cars, specification model year 2016, are eligible to compete in the Cup, this model is referred to as the “New R8”. New R8 cars are subject to current FIA Group GT3 technical regulations (Article 257A Appendix J of the Code.

At the Organisers discretion Audi R8 cars that do not fully comply with the Technical Regulations may be admitted, however, in this case the entry will not be eligible for points in the overall, Am Cup, Masters Cup or Team classification. The car must pass safety scrutineering in the usual way.

Audi AG is the manufacturer of the complete car.

B1.2 New R8 cars competing in the Cup must:

a. comply in full with Article 257A of Appendix J of the Code; b. comply in full with these Technical Regulations; c. comply in full the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 New R8 Technical Specifications document; d. comply with the relevant sections of the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 New R8 Technical

Restrictions/Guidelines; e. comply with the safety elements of FIA Homologation GT3-038.

B1.3 Only Technical Bulletins, clarifications or directives issued by the Series Manager will be effective in the Cup. When issued they become an integral part of these Regulations.

B2. GENERAL INFORMATION.

B2.1 The company logo of Audi must at all times be presented in the exact manufactured position on the car.

B2.2 Anything that is not explicitly and expressly authorised within the documents listed within Regulation B1.2 shall be deemed a breach of the Technical Regulations. Modifications, additions, variation, tuning or removals are only permitted if expressly allowed by these Regulations and/or approved by the Chief Scrutineer. Authorised modifications may not cause prohibited modifications.

B2.3 Work may be carried out that constitutes part of the normal maintenance of the car or serves to replace parts that have been damaged by wear and tear or by an accident. Damage to the body panels, paintwork and decals should be repaired as soon as possible after the session/race to present the car in a proper condition for the next session/race. It is forbidden to add or omit material, or modify in any manner, unless expressly permitted to do so by these Regulations.

B2.4 Replacement parts must comply with Regulation A8.4. The Organiser’s technical information, New R8 Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and safety guideline circulars are to be strictly observed. It is prohibited to modify parts except where expressly permitted to do so by these Regulations. The location, orientation and operation of all parts must be as intended by Audi Sport.

B2.5 Modifications may only be performed and auxiliary units may only be installed within the specified limits defined within these Regulations.


B2.6 Any item which if used would be a clear breach of the Technical Regulations that is in the possession of the Competitor may be deemed to be a breach of the Technical Regulations. Items include, but are not limited to, tyre warmers, tyre treatment compounds, fuel/oil additives and parts/components modified outside the remit of these Technical Regulations.

B2.7 The Chief Scrutineer has access to reference parts that may be inspected and various scrutineering gauges. Should any dispute arise as to the eligibility and/or compliance of any entered car, the Organiser will supply any element or knowledge deemed necessary for the purpose of scrutineering in order that comparative checking may be undertaken in order to prove conformity with the original standard car.

B2.8 An Audi R8 LMS Cup Log Book is mandatory.

B2.9 Where referred to the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and Handbook shall be the latest version, as defined by Bulletin, these may be updated by the Series Manager by Bulletin at anytime. When an updated Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and/or Handbook is issued it becomes the only valid version and supersedes all past versions. Where items are contradictory between the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and/or Handbook and the Regulations, the Regulations shall take precedent. The current version of the New R8 Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and Handbook will be detailed within the Event Bulletin.

B2.10 All adjustments and modifications included within the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines are permitted.

B2.11 Adjustments included within the Handbook (Audi R8 LMS Gen II) are authorised with the exception of:

a. 100 – 1.2 Engine Lubrication (e) – Oil quick filling system is prohibited. b. 400 – 2.2 Springs – Only the springs listed in Regulation B6.2 are authorised. c. 400 – 2.4 Damper / Ride Height Adjustment – Bump Stops and Packers – Regulation B6.1

prohibits the use of bump stops and packers.

B3. AUTHORISED ADJUSTMENTS, MODIFICATIONS & INSTALLATIONS.

B3.1 The Event Organisers, Committee and/or Chief Scrutineer may require auxiliary units to be fitted (e.g. cameras, control units, etc.). When required, fitment will be mandatory. Any attempt to remove or tamper with auxiliary units will be deemed a breach of the Technical Regulations.

B3.2 The following set-up adjustments are authorised and may be made at any time.

a. Tyre pressure, within the range of the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser. Also see Regulation B14.8.

b. Adjustment of front and rear shock absorbers for bump and rebound, within the designed limits of the original equipment. Also see Regulation B6.1.

c. Roll bar position, using the existing adjustment of the original equipment. Also see Regulation B6.3.

d. Rear wing position, using the existing adjustment holes in the original wing mounting. Also see Regulation B9.1.

e. Adjustment of the ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation – traction control) using the steering wheel mounted adjusting dial.

f. Adjustment of the ABS (Anti-Blocking System) using the steering wheel mounted adjusting dial.

g. Steering column, brake and throttle pedal adjustment, within the designed range of the original equipment.

h. Seat, individual adjustments may be made by adding or removing seat cushion padding. See Regulation B7.3.

i. Brake bias, within the range of the original equipment and Technical Restrictions/ Guidelines issued by the Organiser. Also see Regulation B13.2.

j. Ride height change, within the range of the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser. Also see Regulation B6.4.

k. Wheel camber and toe adjustment, within the range of adjustment allowed by the original equipment and allowed within the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser.

B3.3 Bodywork and wheels may be painted and/or graphics applied in accordance with Appendix A, Sketch 1.


B4. SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

The cars are subject to current FIA Group GT3 safety regulations. In addition, the following applies:

B4.1 ROLL CAGE.

The roll cage is mandatory and may not be changed.

B4.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

A fire extinguisher system is fitted to the car which meets the provisions of the Code Appendix J, Art. 257A.

The fire extinguisher included as original equipment by Audi Sport must not be modified including the position of, and direction of, nozzles.

B4.2.1 The fire extinguisher system must be fully functional and armed at all times whilst the car is taking part in any on-track activity. The Driver must be able to operate the system while seated in the Drivers position with his/her belts fully tightened.

Prior to each Free Practice Session, Qualifying Session and Race, the Chief Scrutineer and/or his nominated representative may check in the Pits/assembly area that the fire extinguisher on each car is switched on. Any car not complying will not be permitted to proceed to the Grid or take part in the Session/Race until such time as the fire extinguisher has been fully activated by the Driver. For the avoidance of doubt, it is not the responsibility of the Scrutineer to activate the extinguisher. In addition, the matter will be reported to the Stewards who may impose a Fine of €250 upon the Competitor for such non-compliance.

At the end of each Qualifying Session and Race, the Chief Scrutineer and/or nominated representative will check in the Parc Fermé area that the fire extinguisher on each car is switched on. Any car not complying will be reported to the Stewards. For a repeat or subsequent repeats of non-compliance in Parc Fermé by the same Competitor/race service provider during the course of the season, the Stewards may apply an increased penalty.

B4.3 TOWING EYES.

The towing eyes (straps) supplied with the car must be properly mounted and marked during all Official Sessions (Official Tests, Free Practice, Qualifying and Races). The colour of the towing eyes must be red and contrast with the surrounding bodywork.

B4.4 SAFETY BELTS.

The FIA homologated 6-point safety harness, as supplied with the car, is compulsory and may not be modified.

B4.5 HEAD RESTRAINT.

Please see Regulation B18.3.

B5. ENGINE.

The engine is a modified 5.2 litre unit from the Audi R8. The engine has been set up to run on unleaded 98-octane fuel (Super Plus). Before delivery of the cars, all engines may be sealed. The engine number in the car must be known and verifiable by the Organiser.

Any engine change requested by the Competitor/Driver must be validated by the Audi Sport representative and recorded by the Chief Scrutineer.

When applied the Chief Scrutineer is the only person authorised to remove a seal if a minor intervention requires it. The Chief Scrutineer must be present during the intervention and will refit a replacement official seal immediately following the intervention.

B5.1 AIR INTAKE.

The use of any artificial means to reduce the temperature of air entering the engine below ambient air temperature is prohibited.

The New R8 must be correctly fitted with the official air restrictor detailed in the Event Bulletin.


B6. SUSPENSION.

In accordance with Regulation B3.2 suspension may be adjusted, but must comply with the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and be within the designed limits of the original equipment. All original parts must be retained therefore caster can not be adjusted.

B6.1 SHOCK ABSORBERS/SPRINGS.

The car utilises Öhlins TTX36 four-way adjustable shock absorbers. Reconfiguring the shock absorbers is not permitted. Adjustment using the standard external adjustors is authorised within the original design limits. No form of bump stop or packers are allowed.

B6.2 SPRINGS.

The car utilises Eibach springs. The springs must be as detailed below. All springs must be fitted in the correct orientation and must not be changed.

Front springs: 220 N/mm Part No. 4SA 511 105 Rear springs: 280 N/mm Part No. 4SA 511 105 B Helper spring (front & rear) 2 N/mm Part No. 42A 411 411 A

B6.3 ROLL BARS.

Roll bars may only be adjusted using the three existing positions on the blades, in accordance with Regulation B3.2. Detaching of the roll bar is permissible. When disconnected no parts may be removed and the roll bar link must remain within the confines of the car.

B6.4 RIDE HEIGHT.

Ride height may be adjusted in accordance with Regulation B3.2 within the range of the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser.

The minimum ride height of the ready to drive vehicle (slick tyres with 2.0 +/- 0.1 bar pressure and excluding the driver) may not, at the pre-determined measurement points, be below the criteria set out below at any time during an Official Session. The measurement positions are as depicted in figure 1 below.

Figure 1 - Ride height measuring points - Front/Rear

Front measuring point: 66mm to the measuring surface.

Rear measuring point: 128mm to the measuring surface.

The Organisers will designate a flat floor area for the specific purpose of checking the ride height. The location and Competitor availability of this area will be announced by Bulletin.


Checking will be done only in this designated area by the Chief Scrutineer or his nominated representative by means of templates or measuring equipment.

B7. CAR INTERIOR.

B7.1 STEERING WHEEL.

Only the original installed steering wheel is permitted.

B7.2 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT.

The original steering column adjustment may be used within the designed range of adjustment. One hub extension may be fitted, this must be an Audi Sport spacer designed for the application (part number 4SA 419 745 B).

B7.3 SEAT.

Additional individual adjustments may be made by adding or removing seat cushion padding. The original seat mountings must be retained. Any additional seat padding or covering must be fire retardant and to FIA standards (see Handbook).

The use of the wider Audi PS1 seat (part number Audi PS1 L – 881 023 E) is authorised.

B7.4 COOL SUITS.

Cool suits including installation of the container and pump is permitted. The cool suit box (ice container) must be fitted in the passenger seat compartment and cool suits must comply with FIA standards. The weight of the cool suit box will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation B8.

B7.5 DRINKING SYSTEM.

The official Audi drinking system may be fitted. Another drinking system without an electric pump may be used. Prior to use it must be approved by the Chief Scrutineer. The weigh of the drinking system will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation B8.

B7.6 HELMET COOLING SYSTEM.

The approved helmet cooling system may be fitted. This is detailed in FIA Homologation GT3-038, Option Variant 03/01 VO. Please see the New R8 Technical Restrictions/Guidelines. The weigh of the helmet cooling system will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation B8

B8. CAR WEIGHT.

B8.1 The principle is to equalise the performance of the car/Driver combination. The minimum weights may be measured at anytime during an Event and/or Official Test and must be as detailed in Regulation B8.5.

B8.2 The weight of the following items will not be considered when determining any Minimum Car Weight:

a. Cool suit box and/or helmet cooler system; b. Driver drinking system; c. Competitor camera equipment; d. Additional sensors as described in Regulation B15.5.

B8.3 If a Driver is subject to Race Success Ballast as described in Regulation A19 (or has additional weight added by the Stewards) then the ballast will increase the Minimum Car Weight as detailed in Regulation B8.5.i (and therefore the minimum car and Recorded Driver Weight as detailed in Regulation B8.5.ii.) by the amounts listed in Regulation A19.2 (or by the amount of extra weight prescribed by the Stewards).

Any ballast required under Regulation A19 and/or issued by the Stewards must be carried in the Audi R8 LMS Cup Ballast Box. This will be carried in the usual area of the passenger seat.

B8.4 In keeping with the principle within Regulation B8.1 a nominal driver allowance of 80kg will be used within the Cup.


At Preliminary Scrutineering for each Event (and at any other time as determined by the Chief Scrutineer) the Driver wearing his/her complete racewear as detailed in Regulation B18 will be weighed. This weight will be rounded to the nearest kilogram and used as the Recorded Driver Weight.

Should the Recorded Driver Weight be less than 80kg any ballast weight required in addition to the Recorded Driver Weight to bring the total to 80kg must be carried within the car at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the Recorded Driver Weight will be used when calculating minimum weights, not the actual driver weight.

B8.5 The minimum weights will be as follows:

i) Minimum Car Weight: 1,225kg plus any additional weight required by Regulation B8.4. ii) Minimum weight of car and Recorded Driver Weight: 1,305kg.

The minimum weight is “in the condition in which the car is presented at any other time during an Event and without the addition or removal of any solid or fluid matter including fuel. For the purpose of the Regulation, an Event is deemed to include any transfer to a place of post-qualifying or post-race scrutiny as directed by an official.”

B8.6 If a car loses a part during a Qualifying Session or a Race, the weight of this part may be taken into account during weighing at the discretion of the Stewards, following consultation with the Chief Scrutineer.

The addition of any liquid or other material to the car not deemed essential by the Chief Scrutineer, or the substitution of any part for a heavier one (with the exception of authorised Wet Weather tyres, see Regulation A21.1 & A21.2) during the race or Qualifying Session is forbidden until the end of the Parc Fermé period.

B8.7 If ballast weights are used to achieve the requirements of Regulation B8.4 then it must be of lead and/or steel construction. The specific components and techniques are detailed in the New R8 Technical Restrictions/Guidelines. This metallic ballast must be mounted to the seat rails on the passenger side of the cockpit, within the Audi R8 LMS Cup ballast box. This ballast must be securely bolted to the seat rails using M10 bolts. A 3mm thick steel plate of at least 50mm by 50mm must be used as a washer. The Chief Scrutineer may fit seals to any ballast therefore the securing bolts must allow approved seals to be applied.

B9. BODYWORK.

B9.1 REAR WING.

The angle of the original rear wing may be adjusted using the existing holes in the wing mounting within the designed limits, in accordance with Regulation B3.2. The rear wing must remain attached to the car in the correct location and orientation at all times. The profiles of all wing surfaces may not be altered in any manner.

B9.2 FRONT WINDSCREEN.

The windscreen must be the original unit (part number 4SA 845 099 B). For the purpose of protecting the front screen, clear protective sheets may be mounted on the outside of the front screen.

B10. FUEL & OIL.

B10.1 FUEL.

B10.1.1 The only fuel authorised is fuel that is made available by a supplier chosen by the Organiser at each Event and Official Test. For each Event or Official Test, a different supplier may be nominated (fuel station, tank truck, etc.). At no time during an Event should there be any other fuel present in the fuel tank or the fuel system other than that from the prescribed source.

B10.1.2 The Chief Scrutineer or his appointed representative may take a fuel sample from a Competitor’s car at any time during an Event. The fuel sample taken from the Competitor’s car must be identical to that described in Regulation B10.1.1.


B10.1.3 Following a Qualifying Session or a Race, a Competitor’s car will be weighed to check for compliance with Regulation B8 before a fuel sample is taken. At any time during an Event, and in particular at the end of each Qualifying Session and Race, the fuel cell of the car must contain an amount of fuel to obtain at least 3 litres of fuel from the Krontec dry break connector located between the fuel filter and fuel rail.

B10.1.4 Any change to the specified fuel is prohibited. No substance of any kind may be added or removed, and no changes in concentration are permitted. Cooling measures are not permissible and the use of any artificial means to reduce fuel temperature below ambient air temperature is prohibited.

B10.1.5 The Organisers may at anytime prescribe a minimum fuel level for all cars at the start of a session. This requirement will be advised by Bulletin.

B10.1.6 No refuelling is permitted during a Free Practice session.

B10.1.7 No refuelling is permitted during a Qualifying Session nor prior to the completion of post Qualifying scrutineering. Failure to comply may result in the deletion of all times of the Driver from that session.

B10.1.8 No refuelling is permitted during Races (including the Start Procedure for a Race) nor prior to the completion of post Race scrutineering. Failure to comply may result in exclusion of the Driver from the Race results.

B10.2 ENGINE LUBRICANT.

Castrol EDGE FORMULA RS 10W60 or Castrol EDGE Titanium FST 10W60 must be used. Any change to the specified oil is prohibited. No substance of any kind may be added or removed (other than deposits during normal engine usage), and no changes in concentration are permitted.

B11. TRANSMISSION.

B11.1 The car utilises a six speed semi-automatic gearbox. No modifications to the original transmission will be authorised.

B11.2 Castrol SAF XJ 75W140 (also branded Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W140) or Castrol Syntrax Longlife 75W140 gearbox oil is compulsory. Any change to the specified oil is prohibited. No substance of any kind may be added or removed (other than deposits during normal transmission usage), and no changes in concentration are permitted.

B11.3 CLUTCH.

The clutch should be part number 4SA 141 014 and must include all of the friction and pressure plates in the correct position and orientation. Part number 42A 141 011 B may also be used in exceptional circumstances.

B11.4 DIFFERENTIAL.

The differential preload is free within the original design limits.

B12. ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (“ECU”) & WIRING LOOM.

B12.1 During an Event or Official Test only the specifically coded and sealed BOSCH MS 6.4 ECU may be used. The Chief Scrutineer and Audi Sport representative may check and/or exchange the ECU and/or install an engine data recording system at any time during the Event.

B12.2 Modification of the wiring loom is forbidden.

B13. BRAKES.

B13.1 The brake system has two independent brake circuits (front, rear) and utilises an Anti-Blocking System (“ABS”). The strength of the ABS effect may be adjusted using the steering wheel mounted adjusting dial.

B13.2 The brake bias may be adjusted in accordance with Regulation B3.2 within the range of the original equipment.

B13.3 Brake fluid must be Brembo HTC64T.


B13.4 Only the following brake pads are authorised:

Front pads: 4SA 615 115 B Rear pads: 42A 615 415 L

B14. TYRES AND WHEELS.

B14.1 The nominated tyre supplier for the Cup is Michelin. Only tyres authorised by these Regulations may be used. The nominated tyres are:

Front Rear Slick tyre 30/68 R18 – S9L 31/71 R18 – S9L Wet Weather tyre 30/68 R18 – P2G 31/71 R18 – P2G

If a change to the tyre specification is deemed necessary by the tyre manufacturer this may occur at any time.

Fitting a mixture of Slick and Wet Weather tyres on a car at the same time is prohibited.

The number of Slick tyres allocated to a car during the season (Official Tests and Events) is controlled by Regulations B14.2 – 14.5 below.

Wet Weather tyres will be restricted to six front and six rear Wet Weather tyres (three car sets) during an Event (Free Practice, the Qualifying Session and Races). These may be new or previously nominated Wet Weather tyres. Spare tyres will be controlled as detailed within Regulation B14.5.

Stock of the tyres may mean that tyres are restricted by Bulletin if circumstances require.

Allocation of tyres and their usage will be recorded by the Tyre Administrator.

B14.2 TYRES AUTHORISED FOR USE DURING AN OFFICIAL TEST.

At an Official Test there is no limit on the number of Slick tyres that may be allocated to a car and used but, two front and two rear tyres (one car set) should be purchased per day and allocated per car from the prescribed stock of Slick tyres. All purchased tyres will be recorded by the Tyre Administrator. The allocated tyres are prescribed for the whole of an Official Test day.

B14.3 TYRES AUTHORISED FOR USE DURING FREE PRACTICE.

B14.3.1 For Free Practice at the first Event of the Cup two front and two rear new Slick tyres (one car set) will be allocated to each car for use. These are the only Slick tyres that may be used for Free Practice at the first Event except under Regulation B14.5.

B14.3.2 For any Free Practice not covered by Regulation B14.3.1 two front and two rear Slick tyres (one car set) that were allocated to the car at the Event immediately preceding that Event will be authorised for use during Free Practice. These are the only Slick tyres that may be used except under Regulation B14.3.3 and B14.5.

If a Competitor wishes to nominate particular tyres from their allocation to be used for the next Free Practice sessions they must nominate these within two hours of the completion of the final Race at an Event. If this deadline is not met then the tyres fitted to the car following Race 2 will be nominated.

B14.3.3 If a new Competitor joins the Cup (or a Competitor adds an extra car to their entry or a car returns to the Cup after missing an Event) at any Event not covered by Regulation B14.3.1 two used front and two used rear Slick tyres (one car set) from the Organisers stock will be allocated for their use during Free Practice.

B14.4 TYRES AUTHORISED FOR USE DURING QUALIFYING & RACES.

At each Event four front and four rear new Slick tyres (two car sets) will be allocated to each car for use during Qualifying and the Races. These are the only Slick tyres that may be used except under Regulation B14.5.

B14.5 SPARE TYRES FOR FREE PRACTICE, QUALIFYING & RACES.

B14.5.1 Except in instances of severe damage, puncture, and other exceptional circumstances Tyres may not be exchanged once they have been selected and recorded by the Tyre Administrator. The Chief Scrutineer is the only person empowered to decide whether a relevant tyre may be exchanged. Any replacement tyre should have approximately the


same amount of wear as the tyre it is replacing. In this matter, the decision of the Chief Scrutineer shall be final.

B14.5.2 During Free Practice: In an instance where one or more of the tyres described in Regulation B14.3 is damaged and deemed to be at the end of their serviceable life by the Chief Scrutineer (in consultation with the tyre supplier) during a Free Practice session the Competitor may request to replace the wheel and tyre with one of the Organisers spare set of tyres. The Organiser will determine the make up of the spare set of tyres in consultation with Michelin.

B14.5.3 During the Qualifying Sessions (Q1 and Superpole): In an instance where one or more of the tyres described in Regulation B14.4 is damaged and deemed to be at the end of their serviceable life by the Chief Scrutineer (in consultation with the tyre supplier) during a Qualifying session the Competitor may request to replace the wheel and tyre with one of the Organisers spare set of tyres. The Organiser will determine the make up of the spare set of tyres in consultation with Michelin.

B14.5.4 During a Race: In an instance where one or more of the tyres described in Regulation B14.4 is damaged during a Race and when all other tyres available under Regulation B14.4 are deemed to be at the end of their serviceable life by the Chief Scrutineer (in consultation with the tyre supplier) the Competitor may request to replace the wheel and tyre with one of the Organisers spare set of tyres. The Organiser will determine the make up of the spare set of tyres in consultation with Michelin.

B14.6 TYRE NOMINATION & CHECKING.

B14.6.1 Each tyre includes an individual bar code fitted by the tyre manufacturer. The Competitor will be held responsible for ensuring the bar codes included on the appropriate Tyre Nomination Form and the bar codes on the tyres fitted to the car are identical. During an Event checks will be made by the Chief Scrutineer or his appointed representative to ensure compliance between the tyres used and bar codes recorded on the Tyre Nomination Form. Any tyres with bar codes not included on the Tyre Nomination Form corresponding to the session will be regarded as a breach of Regulation B14 and reported to the Stewards.

An infringement of the scheduled times for marking of tyres and/or supplying the Tyre Nomination Form or any other similar deadlines may be penalised with a Fine such as detailed in Regulation A22.4.b.

B14.6.2 Each Competitor must record on the Tyre Nomination Form the bar code numbers of the two front and two rear Slick tyres nominated for Free Practice under Regulation B14.3 and the four front and four rear new Slick tyres nominated for Qualifying and the Races under Regulation B14.4. Any changes to these tyres authorised by the Chief Scrutineer must also be recorded on the Tyre Nomination Form.

The Tyre Nomination Form must be signed by the Competitor or Driver and be submitted at least one hour before the first Free Practice session. Failure to achieve this will be reported to the Stewards. The Chief Scrutineer or his appointed representative will sign for receipt of the form and return the Competitor copy.

B14.7 Any chemical and/or thermal and/or mechanical treatment of the tyres is prohibited. Clearing pick up from Slick tyres with a heat gun and/or manual accessories, such as scrapers, filler knives, etc. is permitted. Cleaning wheels and tyres with common detergents is permitted. It is not permissible to subject Wet Weather tyres to mechanical processing other than authorised driving on the track. Any action for increasing or decreasing the temperature of the tyres in the assembly area, in the Pit Lane or on the Grid before the start of or during Free Practice, Qualifying or a Race is not permissible. Covering the tyres on the Grid is not permitted.

B14.8 The tyre pressure may be adjusted in accordance with Regulation B3.2. The minimum cold tyre pressure must be 1.3 bar for the front Slick tyres and 1.2 bar for the rear Slick tyres. The tyre supplier’s recommendation and instructions should be respected.

B14.9 Tyres will only be mounted with the bar code facing out.

B14.10 Each car is limited to three sets of wheels (twelve in total). Where a spare tyre is authorised under Regulation B14.5 this extra wheel(s) will temporarily increase this limit only until the end of the relevant session.


B15. TELEMETRY, RADIO SYSTEMS & DATA RECORDING SYSTEMS.

B15.1 The use of any telemetry system or other information exchange system permitting data transmission from a moving car to the Pits or vice versa is forbidden except under the control of Organisers for the sole use of the TV production company or Chief Scrutineer. No signal of any kind may be transmitted between a car in motion and anyone connected with the car or Driver, with the exception of devices under the control of the Stewards or Timekeepers for official purposes and equipment installed under Regulation B16.1. Failure to comply with this Regulation may result in the car(s) concerned being excluded from the Event.

B15.3 Only data acquisition systems detailed below and under the control of the Organisers are authorised:

Manufacturer recording unit: BOSCH MS 6.4 ECU + BOSCH DDU S2 Plus display Additional driver analysis tool: VBox Lite or VBox HD

The configuration of the Bosch data acquisition system must be as supplied by Audi Sport and may be updated by the Committee at any time. Only the Audi Sport Customer Racing representative may make any changes to the Bosch software version.

The VBox equipment may be purchased by the Driver/Competitor at their cost. The Race Director must always be given access to the recordings prior to download by the Competitor. The VBox installation must be as detailed in the New R8 Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and approved by the Chief Scrutineer. The equipment will be covered by Regulation A22.5.

The Chief Scrutineer (or his nominated representative) and the Audi Sport representative reserve the right to download and access all data at any time. Any Competitor not allowing full access to the system and/or withholding, removing or manipulating data will be deemed to have breached the Technical Regulations.

The Organiser will provide the master lap trigger. It is not permitted to use an individual lap trigger.

At the request of the Chief Scrutineer, Competitors may be required to add additional devices/ equipment including data logging equipment to the car for the purposes of scrutineering. Any attempt to remove, tamper with, monitor or record this additional information equipment will be deemed a breach of the Technical Regulations. All information gathered will remain the property of the Organisers and will be used at their sole discretion.

B15.4 TIMING TRANSPONDERS.

All cars must be fitted with a timing transponder supplied by the officially appointed timekeepers. This transponder must be fitted in strict accordance with the instructions of the timekeepers.

B15.5 DISCONNECTED ADDITIONAL SENSORS.

Additional sensors are available for the New R8 and can be fitted in order to race outside the Cup. New R8 cars are permitted to carry the following sensors during an Event or Official Test on the strict understanding that the items are disconnected from their electrical connections with the data logging system.

Allowed Disconnected Additional Sensors:

a. Wheel Travel Sensors: Two x 4SA 927 307 & Two x 4SA 927 307 A; b. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System:

Four x 7PP 907 275, Four x 4SA 907 276 & one x 459 907 273.

B16. CAMERAS.

B16.1 The Organiser reserves the right to install cameras in and on any/all cars.

B16.2 Individual Competitors may also apply to the Series Manager to fit their own in-car camera as detailed within Regulation A42.4. The mounting of the camera must meet the necessary safety requirements and be approved by the Chief Scrutineer. The weigh of any Competitor camera and mounting will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation B8.

B16.3 No advertising marks, stickers or logos will be permitted to be displayed in front of the in-car cameras without the prior written consent of the Committee.


B17. NOISE LIMITS.

The noise limit in force will be the noise limit published in the Supplementary Regulations for the Event. If no limit is published then no limit shall be in place.

B18. DRIVER’S RACEWEAR.

B18.1 Drivers taking part in an Event or Official Test must always wear clothes (including flame-resistant long underwear, balaclava, socks, gloves and shoes) conforming to the Code.

All items of underwear and the balaclava must be to manufacturer specification (e.g. no cutting of the fabric or embroidery on the fabric). Embroidery sewn directly onto the race suit shall be stitched on the outermost layer only, for better heat insulation. Backing material of badges and thread used for fixing them to the race suit must be flameproof (see Appendix 1 of the FIA 8856-2000 Standard for detailed requirements and instructions for use). Please refer to the FIA website, www.fia.com for clarification on clothing standards. Clothing is listed in Technical List no. 27.

B18.2 Only helmets that are specified in the 2016 FIA International Sporting Code for use with a Frontal Head Restraint (“FHR”) may be used. Please refer to the FIA website, www.fia.com for a list of approved helmets. Compatible helmets are included in Technical List no. 25, 33, 41 and 49.

B18.3 The use of FHR according to the Code, and marked with the FIA-label Standard 8858-2002 or 8858-2010, is mandatory. The FHR anchors must also be marked with an FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 marking. The helmet tether anchorages and their mounting must be certified by the manufacturer. Please refer to the FIA website, www.fia.com. Technical List 29 includes approved devices.

B19. COMPETITION NUMBERS ON THE CAR.

B19.1 The competition numbers must be affixed to the front of the doors of the car, on the rear and to the bottom right of the windscreen. Only the competition numbers issued by the Organiser may be used. A detailed diagram for positioning the competition numbers and other official sponsor logos is included in Appendix A, Sketch 1.

B20. ADDITIONAL REMARKS.

None of the seals or marking applied to the cars by Audi Sport or the Organiser may be damaged, altered, modified or copied.

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C. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS – AUDI R8 LMS CUP CAR.

This section C governs the Technical regulations for the Audi R8 LMS Cup Car (“Cup Car”) only.

C1. UNIFORM VEHICLES UNDER THE RULES & REGULATIONS.

C1.1 Audi R8 LMS Cup Cars updated to 2015 specification (“Cup Car(s)”) are eligible to compete in the Cup. Cup Cars are subject to current FIA Group GT3 technical regulations (Article 257A Appendix J of the Code.

At the Organisers discretion Audi R8 cars that do not fully comply with the Technical Regulations may be admitted, however, in this case the entry will not be eligible for points in the overall, Am Cup, Masters Cup or Team classification. The car must pass safety scrutineering in the usual way.

Audi AG is the manufacturer of the complete car.

C1.2 Cup cars competing in the Cup must:

a. comply in full with Article 257A of Appendix J of the Code; b. comply in full with these Technical Regulations; c. comply in full the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 Cup Car Technical Specifications document; d. comply with the relevant sections of the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 Cup Car Technical

Restrictions/Guidelines; e. comply with the safety elements of FIA Homologation GT3-017.

C1.3 Only Technical Bulletins, clarifications or directives issued by the Series Manager will be effective in the Cup. When issued they become an integral part of these Regulations.

C2. GENERAL INFORMATION.

C2.1 The company logo of Audi must at all times be presented in the exact manufactured position on the car.

C2.2 Anything that is not explicitly and expressly authorised within the documents listed within Regulation C1.2 shall be deemed a breach of the Technical Regulations. Modifications, additions, variation, tuning or removals are only permitted if expressly allowed by these Regulations and/or approved by the Chief Scrutineer. Authorised modifications may not cause prohibited modifications.

C2.3 Work may be carried out that constitutes part of the normal maintenance of the car or serves to replace parts that have been damaged by wear and tear or by an accident. Damage to the body panels, paintwork and decals should be repaired as soon as possible after the session/race to present the car in a proper condition for the next session/race. It is forbidden to add or omit material, or modify in any manner, unless expressly permitted to do so by these Regulations.

C2.4 Replacement parts must comply with Regulation A8.4. The Organiser’s technical information, Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and safety guideline circulars are to be strictly observed. It is prohibited to modify parts except where expressly permitted to do so by these Regulations. The location, orientation and operation of all parts must be as intended by Audi Sport.

C2.5 Modifications may only be performed and auxiliary units may only be installed within the specified limits defined within these Regulations.

C2.6 Any item which if used would be a clear breach of the Technical Regulations that is in the possession of the Competitor may be deemed to be a breach of the Technical Regulations. Items include, but are not limited to, tyre warmers, tyre treatment compounds, fuel/oil additives and parts/components modified outside the remit of these Technical Regulations.

C2.7 The Chief Scrutineer has access to reference parts that may be inspected and various scrutineering gauges. Should any dispute arise as to the eligibility and/or compliance of any entered car, the Organiser will supply any element or knowledge deemed necessary for the purpose of scrutineering in order that comparative checking may be undertaken in order to prove conformity with the original standard car.

C2.8 An Audi R8 LMS Cup Log Book is mandatory.


C2.9 Where referred to the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and Handbook shall be the latest version, as defined by Bulletin, these may be updated by the Series Manager by Bulletin at anytime. When an updated Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and/or Handbook is issued it becomes the only valid version and supersedes all past versions. Where items are contradictory between the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and/or Handbook and the Regulations, the Regulations shall take precedent. The current version of the Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and Handbook will be detailed within the Event Bulletin.

C2.10 All adjustments and modifications included within the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and Handbook are permitted.

C3. AUTHORISED ADJUSTMENTS, MODIFICATIONS & INSTALLATIONS.

C3.1 The Event Organisers, Committee and/or Chief Scrutineer may require auxiliary units to be fitted (e.g. cameras, control units, etc.). When required, fitment will be mandatory. Any attempt to remove or tamper with auxiliary units will be deemed a breach of the Technical Regulations.

C3.2 The following set-up adjustments are authorised and may be made at any time.

a. Tyre pressure, within the range of the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser. Also see Regulation C14.8.

b. Adjustment of front and rear shock absorbers for bump and rebound, within the designed limits of the original equipment. Also see Regulation C6.1.

c. Roll bar position, using the existing adjustment holes of the original equipment. Also see Regulation C6.3.

d. Rear wing position, using the existing adjustment holes in the 2015 wing mounting. Also see Regulation C9.1.

e. Adjustment of the ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation – traction control) using the cockpit mounted adjusting dial.

f. Adjustment of the ABS (Anti-Blocking System) using the cockpit mounted adjusting dial. g. Steering column adjustment, within the designed range of the original equipment. h. Seat, individual adjustments may be made by adding or removing seat cushion padding.

See Regulation C7.3. i. Brake bias, within the range of the 2015 upgrade and Technical Restrictions/Guidelines

issued by the Organiser. Also see Regulation C13.2. j. Ride height change, within the range of the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by

the Organiser. Also see Regulation C6.4. k. Wheel camber and toe adjustment, within the range of adjustment allowed by the

original equipment and allowed within the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser.

C3.3 Bodywork and wheels may be painted and/or graphics applied in accordance with Appendix A, Sketch 2.

C4. SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

The cars are subject to current FIA Group GT3 safety regulations. In addition, the following applies:

C4.1 ROLL CAGE.

The roll cage is mandatory and may not be changed.

C4.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

A fire extinguisher system is fitted to the car which meets the provisions of the Code Appendix J, Art. 257A.

The fire extinguisher included as original equipment by Audi Sport must not be modified including the position of, and direction of, nozzles.

C4.2.1 The fire extinguisher system must be fully functional and armed at all times whilst the car is taking part in any on-track activity. The Driver must be able to operate the system while seated in the Drivers position with his/her belts fully tightened.

Prior to each Free Practice Session, Qualifying Session and Race, the Chief Scrutineer and/or his nominated representative may check in the Pits/assembly area that the fire


extinguisher on each car is switched on. Any car not complying will not be permitted to proceed to the Grid or take part in the Session/Race until such time as the fire extinguisher has been fully activated by the Driver. For the avoidance of doubt, it is not the responsibility of the Scrutineer to activate the extinguisher. In addition, the matter will be reported to the Stewards who may impose a Fine of €250 upon the Competitor for such non-compliance.

At the end of each Qualifying Session and Race, the Chief Scrutineer and/or nominated representative will check in the Parc Fermé area that the fire extinguisher on each car is switched on. Any car not complying will be reported to the Stewards. For a repeat or subsequent repeats of non-compliance in Parc Fermé by the same Competitor/race service provider during the course of the season, the Stewards may apply an increased penalty.

C4.3 TOWING EYES.

The towing eyes supplied with the car must be properly mounted and marked during all Official Sessions (Official Tests, Free Practice, Qualifying and Races). The colour of the towing eyes must be red or yellow and contrast with the surrounding bodywork.

C4.4 SAFETY BELTS.

The FIA homologated 6-point safety harness, as supplied with the car, is compulsory and may not be modified.

C4.5 HEAD RESTRAINT.

Please see Regulation C18.3.

C5. ENGINE.

The engine is a modified 5.2 litre unit from the Audi R8. The engine has been set up to run on unleaded 98-octane fuel (Super Plus). Before delivery of the cars, all engines may be sealed. The engine number in the car must be known and verifiable by the Organiser.

Any engine change requested by the Competitor/Driver must be validated by the Audi Sport representative and recorded by the Chief Scrutineer.

When applied the Chief Scrutineer is the only person authorised to remove a seal if a minor intervention requires it. The Chief Scrutineer must be present during the intervention and will refit a replacement official seal immediately following the intervention.

C5.1 AIR INTAKE.

The use of any artificial means to reduce the temperature of air entering the engine below ambient air temperature is prohibited.

The modification described in Audi Customer Racing Customer Information 14-012-R16 is authorised. Please see the Technical Restrictions/Guidelines.

The Cup Car must be correctly fitted with the official air restrictor detailed in the Event Bulletin.

C6. SUSPENSION.

In accordance with Regulation C3.2 suspension may be adjusted, but only within the designed limits of the original equipment. All original parts must be retained therefore caster can not be adjusted.

C6.1 SHOCK ABSORBERS/SPRINGS.

The car utilises Bilstein MDS two way adjustable shock absorbers. Reconfiguring the shock absorbers is not permitted. Adjustment using the standard external adjustors is authorised within the original design limits. No form of bump stop or packers are allowed.

C6.2 SPRINGS.

The car utilises Eibach springs. The springs must be as detailed below. All springs must be fitted in the correct orientation and must not be changed.

Front springs: 500 N/mm Part No. 42A 411 105 K Front helper spring 30 N/mm Part No. 42A 411 411


Rear springs: 240 N/mm Part No. 42A 411 105 A Rear helper spring 30 N/mm Part No. 42A 511 353

C6.3 ROLL BARS.

Roll bars may only be adjusted using the existing holes in the bar ends, in accordance with Regulation C3.2. Detaching of the roll bar is permissible. When disconnected no parts may be removed and the roll bar link must remain within the confines of the car.

C6.4 RIDE HEIGHT.

Ride height may be adjusted in accordance with Regulation C3.2 within the range of the Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser.

The minimum ride height of the ready to drive vehicle (slick tyres with 2.0 +/- 0.1 bar pressure and excluding the driver) may not, at the pre-determined measurement points, be below the criteria set out below at any time during an Official Session. The measurement positions are as depicted in figure 1 below.

Front measuring point: 70mm to the measuring surface.

Rear measuring point: 73mm to the measuring surface.

The Organisers will designate a flat floor area for the specific purpose of checking the ride height. The location and Competitor availability of this area will be announced by Bulletin.

Checking will be done only in this designated area by the Chief Scrutineer or his nominated representative by means of templates or measuring equipment.

C7. CAR INTERIOR.

C7.1 STEERING WHEEL.

Only the original installed steering wheel is permitted.

Figure 2 - Ride height measuring points – Front/Rear


C7.2 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT.

The original steering column adjustment may be used within the designed range of adjustment. A hub extension must be fitted. This may only be an Audi Sport spacer designed for the application (part number 42A 419 797A, B or C).

C7.3 SEAT.

Additional individual adjustments may be made by adding or removing seat cushion padding. The original seat mountings must be retained. Any additional seat padding or covering must be fire retardant and to FIA standards.

C7.4 COOL SUITS.

Cool suits including installation of the container and pump is permitted. The cool suit box (ice container) must be fitted in the passenger seat compartment and cool suits must comply with FIA standards. The weight of the cool suit box will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation C8.

C7.5 DRINKING SYSTEM.

A drinking system without an electric pump may be used. Prior to use it must be approved by the Chief Scrutineer. The weigh of the drinking system will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation C8.

C7.6 HELMET COOLING SYSTEM.

The approved helmet cooling system may be fitted. Please see the Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines. The weigh of the helmet cooling system will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation C8.

C8. CAR WEIGHT.

C8.1 The principle is to equalise the performance of the car/Driver combination. The minimum weights may be measured at anytime during an Event and/or Official Test and must be as detailed in Regulation C8.5.

C8.2 The weight of the following items will not be considered when determining any Minimum Car Weight:

a. Cool suit box and/or helmet cooler system; b. Driver drinking system; c. Competitor camera equipment.

C8.3 If a Driver is subject to Race Success Ballast as described in Regulation A19 (or has additional weight added by the Stewards) then the ballast will increase the Minimum Car Weight as detailed in Regulation C8.5.i (and therefore the minimum car and Recorded Driver Weight as detailed in Regulation C8.5.ii.) by the amounts listed in Regulation A19.2 (or by the amount of extra weight prescribed by the Stewards).

Any ballast required under Regulation A19 and/or issued by the Stewards must be carried in the Audi R8 LMS Cup Ballast Box. This will be carried in the usual area of the passenger seat.

C8.4 In keeping with the principle within Regulation C8.1 a nominal driver allowance of 80kg will be used within the Cup.

At Preliminary Scrutineering for each Event (and at any other time as determined by the Chief Scrutineer) the Driver wearing his/her complete racewear as detailed in Regulation C18 will be weighed. This weight will be rounded to the nearest kilogram and used as the Recorded Driver Weight.

Should the Recorded Driver Weight be less than 80kg any ballast weight required in addition to the Recorded Driver Weight to bring the total to 80kg must be carried within the car at all times. For the avoidance of doubt the Recorded Driver Weight will be used when calculating minimum weights, not the actual driver weight.

C8.5 The minimum weights will be as follows:

i) Minimum Car Weight: 1,290kg plus any additional weight required by Regulation C8.4. ii) Minimum weight of car and Recorded Driver Weight: 1,370kg.


The minimum weight is “in the condition in which the car is presented at any other time during an Event and without the addition or removal of any solid or fluid matter including fuel. For the purpose of the Regulation, an Event is deemed to include any transfer to a place of post-qualifying or post-race scrutiny as directed by an official.”

C8.6 If a car loses a part during a Qualifying Session or a Race, the weight of this part may be taken into account during weighing at the discretion of the Stewards, following consultation with the Chief Scrutineer.

The addition of any liquid or other material to the car not deemed essential by the Chief Scrutineer, or the substitution of any part for a heavier one (with the exception of authorised Wet Weather tyres, see Regulation A21.1 & A21.2) during the race or Qualifying Session is forbidden until the end of the Parc Fermé period.

C8.7 If ballast weights are used to achieve the requirements of Regulation C8.4 then it must be of lead and/or steel construction. The specific components and techniques are detailed in the Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines. This metallic ballast must be mounted to the seat rails on the passenger side of the cockpit, within the Audi R8 LMS Cup ballast box. This ballast must be securely bolted to the seat rails using M10 bolts. A 3mm thick steel plate of at least 50mm by 50mm must be used as a washer. The Chief Scrutineer may fit seals to any ballast therefore the securing bolts must allow approved seals to be applied.

C9. BODYWORK.

C9.1 REAR WING.

The angle of the original rear wing may be adjusted using the existing holes in the 2015 upgrade wing mounting within the designed limits, in accordance with Regulation C3.2. The rear wing must remain attached to the car in the correct location and orientation at all times. The profiles of all wing surfaces may not be altered in any manner.

C9.2 FRONT WINDSCREEN.

The windscreen must be the ‘long distance’ unit (part number 42A 845 099 C). For the purpose of protecting the front screen, clear protective sheets may be mounted on the outside of the front screen.

C9.3 FRONT GRILL.

The front grill may be modified to remove the horizontal and vertical plastic members as per figure 3 below.

Figure 3 – Front grill with horizontal and vertical members removed.

C10. FUEL & OIL.

C10.1 FUEL.

C10.1.1 The only fuel authorised is fuel that is made available by a supplier chosen by the Organiser at each Event and Official Test. For each Event or Official Test, a different supplier may be nominated (fuel station, tank truck, etc.). At no time during an Event


should there be any other fuel present in the fuel tank or the fuel system other than that from the prescribed source.

C10.1.2 The Chief Scrutineer or his appointed representative may take a fuel sample from a Competitor’s car at any time during an Event. The fuel sample taken from the Competitor’s car must be identical to that described in Regulation C10.1.1.

C10.1.3 Following a Qualifying Session or a Race, a Competitor’s car will be weighed to check for compliance with Regulation C8 before a fuel sample is taken. At any time during an Event, and in particular at the end of each Qualifying Session and Race, the fuel cell of the car must contain an amount of fuel to obtain at least 3 litres of fuel from the Stäubli dry break connector between the fuel filter and fuel rail.

C10.1.4 Any change to the specified fuel is prohibited. No substance of any kind may be added or removed, and no changes in concentration are permitted. Cooling measures are not permissible and the use of any artificial means to reduce fuel temperature below ambient air temperature is prohibited.

C10.1.5 The Organisers may at anytime prescribe a minimum fuel level for all cars at the start of a session. This requirement will be advised by Bulletin.

C10.1.6 No refuelling is permitted during a Free Practice session.

C10.1.7 No refuelling is permitted during a Qualifying Session nor prior to the completion of post Qualifying scrutineering. Failure to comply may result in the deletion of all times of the Driver from that session.

C10.1.8 No refuelling is permitted during Races (including the Start Procedure for a Race) nor prior to the completion of post Race scrutineering. Failure to comply may result in exclusion of the Driver from the Race results.

C10.2 ENGINE LUBRICANT.

Castrol EDGE FORMULA RS 10W60 or Castrol EDGE Titanium FST 10W60 must be used. Any change to the specified oil is prohibited. No substance of any kind may be added or removed (other than deposits during normal engine usage), and no changes in concentration are permitted.

C11. TRANSMISSION.

C11.1 The car utilises a six speed semi-automatic gearbox. No modifications to the original transmission will be authorised.

C11.2 Castrol SAF XJ 75W140 (also branded Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W140) or Castrol Syntrax Longlife 75W140 gearbox oil is compulsory. Any change to the specified oil is prohibited. No substance of any kind may be added or removed (other than deposits during normal transmission usage), and no changes in concentration are permitted.

C11.3 CLUTCH.

The clutch must be part number 42A 141 011 B and must include all of the friction and pressure plates in the correct position and orientation.

C11.4 DIFFERENTIAL.

The differential preload must be below 130nm at all times. The preload will be checked by locking one of the rear wheels and testing the torque at the other.

C12. ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (“ECU”) & WIRING LOOM.

C12.1 During an Event or Official Test only the specifically coded and sealed Audi ECU may be used. The Chief Scrutineer and Audi Sport representative may check and/or exchange the ECU and/or install an engine data recording system at any time during the Event.

C12.2 Modification of the wiring loom is forbidden.


C13. BRAKES.

C13.1 The brake system has two independent brake circuits (front, rear) and utilises an Anti-Blocking System (“ABS”). The 2015 brake upgrade must be fitted. The strength of the ABS effect may be adjusted using the cockpit mounted adjusting dial.

C13.2 The brake bias may be adjusted in accordance with Regulation C3.2 within the range of the Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines issued by the Organiser.

C13.3 Brake fluid must be Brembo HTC64T.

C13.4 Only the following brake pads are authorised:

Front pads: 42A 615 115 C Rear pads: 42A 615 415 D

C14. TYRES AND WHEELS.

C14.1 The nominated tyre supplier for the Cup is Michelin. Only tyres authorised by these Regulations may be used. The nominated tyres are:

Front Rear Slick tyre 27/65 R18 – S9L 31/71 R18 – S9L Wet Weather tyre 27/65 R18 – P2G 31/71 R18 – P2G

If a change to the tyre specification is deemed necessary by the tyre manufacturer this may occur at any time.

Fitting a mixture of Slick and Wet Weather tyres on a car at the same time is prohibited.

The number of Slick tyres allocated to a car during the season (Official Tests and Events) is controlled by Regulations C14.2 – 14.5 below.

Wet Weather tyres will be restricted to six front and six rear Wet Weather tyres (three car sets) during an Event (Free Practice, the Qualifying Session and Races). These may be new or previously nominated Wet Weather tyres. Spare tyres will be controlled as detailed within Regulation C14.5.

Stock of the tyres may mean that tyres are restricted by Bulletin if circumstances require.

Allocation of tyres and their usage will be recorded by the Tyre Administrator.

C14.2 TYRES AUTHORISED FOR USE DURING AN OFFICIAL TEST.

At an Official Test there is no limit on the number of Slick tyres that may be allocated to a car and used but, two front and two rear tyres (one car set) should be purchased per day and allocated per car from the prescribed stock of Slick tyres. All purchased tyres will be recorded by the Tyre Administrator. The allocated tyres are prescribed for the whole of an Official Test day.

C14.3 TYRES AUTHORISED FOR USE DURING FREE PRACTICE.

C14.3.1 For Free Practice at the first Event of the Cup two front and two rear new Slick tyres (one car set) will be allocated to each car for use. These are the only Slick tyres that may be used for Free Practice at the first Event except under Regulation C14.5.

C14.3.2 For any Free Practice not covered by Regulation C14.3.1 two front and two rear Slick tyres (one car set) that were allocated to the car at the Event immediately preceding that Event will be authorised for use during Free Practice. These are the only Slick tyres that may be used except under Regulation C14.3.3 and C14.5.

If a Competitor wishes to nominate particular tyres from their allocation to be used for the next Free Practice sessions they must nominate these within two hours of the completion of the final Race at an Event. If this deadline is not met then the tyres fitted to the car following Race 2 will be nominated.

C14.3.3 If a new Competitor joins the Cup (or a Competitor adds an extra car to their entry or a car returns to the Cup after missing an Event) at any Event not covered by Regulation C14.3.1 two used front and two used rear Slick tyres (one car set) from the Organisers stock will be allocated for their use during Free Practice.


C14.4 TYRES AUTHORISED FOR USE DURING QUALIFYING & RACES.

At each Event four front and four rear new Slick tyres (two car sets) will be allocated to each car for use during Qualifying and the Races. These are the only Slick tyres that may be used except under Regulation C14.5.

C14.5 Spare Tyres For Free Practice, Qualifying & Races.C14.5.1 Except in instances of severe damage, puncture, and other exceptional circumstances Tyres may not be exchanged once they have been selected and recorded by the Tyre Administrator. The Chief Scrutineer is the only person empowered to decide whether a relevant tyre may be exchanged. Any replacement tyre should have approximately the same amount of wear as the tyre it is replacing. In this matter, the decision of the Chief Scrutineer shall be final.

C14.5.2 During Free Practice: In an instance where one or more of the tyres described in Regulation C14.3 is damaged and deemed to be at the end of their serviceable life by the Chief Scrutineer (in consultation with the tyre supplier) during a Free Practice session the Competitor may request to replace the wheel and tyre with one of the Organisers spare set of tyres. The Organiser will determine the make up of the spare set of tyres in consultation with Michelin.

C14.5.3 During the Qualifying Sessions (Q1 and Superpole): In an instance where one or more of the tyres described in Regulation C14.4 is damaged and deemed to be at the end of their serviceable life by the Chief Scrutineer (in consultation with the tyre supplier) during a Qualifying Session the Competitor may request to replace the wheel and tyre with one of the Organisers spare set of tyres. The Organiser will determine the make up of the spare set of tyres in consultation with Michelin.

C14.5.4 During a Race: In an instance where one or more of the tyres described in Regulation C14.4 is damaged during a Race and when all other tyres available under Regulation C14.4 are deemed to be at the end of their serviceable life by the Chief Scrutineer (in consultation with the tyre supplier) the Competitor may request to replace the wheel and tyre with one of the Organisers spare set of tyres. The Organiser will determine the make up of the spare set of tyres in consultation with Michelin.

CB14.6 TYRE NOMINATION & CHECKING.

C14.6.1 Each tyre includes an individual bar code fitted by the tyre supplier. The Competitor will be held responsible for ensuring the bar codes included on the appropriate Tyre Nomination Form and the bar codes on the tyres fitted to the car are identical. During an Event checks will be made by the Chief Scrutineer or his appointed representative to ensure compliance between the tyres used and bar codes recorded on the Tyre Nomination Form. Any tyres with bar codes not included on the Tyre Nomination Form corresponding to the session will be regarded as a breach of Regulation C14 and reported to the Stewards.

An infringement of the scheduled times for marking of tyres and/or supplying the Tyre Nomination Form or any other similar deadlines may be penalised with a Fine such as detailed in Regulation A24.4.b.

C14.6.2 Each Competitor must record on the Tyre Nomination Form the bar code numbers of the two front and two rear Slick tyres nominated for Free Practice under Regulation C14.3 and the four front and four rear new Slick tyres nominated for Qualifying and the Races under Regulation C14.4. Any changes to these tyres authorised by the Chief Scrutineer must also be recorded on the Tyre Nomination Form.

The Tyre Nomination Form must be signed by the Competitor or Driver and be submitted at least one hour before the first Free Practice session. Failure to achieve this will be reported to the Stewards. The Chief Scrutineer or his appointed representative will sign for receipt of the form and return the Competitor copy.

C14.7 Any chemical and/or thermal and/or mechanical treatment of the tyres is prohibited. Clearing pick up from Slick tyres with a heat gun and/or manual accessories, such as scrapers, filler knives, etc. is permitted. Cleaning wheels and tyres with common detergents is permitted. It is not permissible to subject Wet Weather tyres to mechanical processing other than authorised driving on the track. Any action for increasing or decreasing the temperature of the tyres in the assembly area, in the Pit Lane or on the Grid before the start of or during Free Practice, Qualifying or a Race is not permissible. Covering the tyres on the Grid is not permitted.


C14.8 The tyre pressure may be adjusted in accordance with Regulation C3.2. The minimum cold tyre pressure must be 1.4 bar for the front Slick tyres and 1.2 bar for the rear Slick tyres. The tyre supplier’s recommendation and instructions should be respected.

C14.9 Tyres will only be mounted with the bar code facing out.

C14.10 Each car is limited to three sets of wheels (twelve in total). Where a spare tyre is authorised under Regulation C14.5 this extra wheel(s) will temporarily increase this limit only until the end of the relevant session.

C15. TELEMETRY, RADIO SYSTEMS & DATA RECORDING SYSTEMS.

C15.1 The use of any telemetry system or other information exchange system permitting data transmission from a moving car to the Pits or vice versa is forbidden except under the control of Organisers for the sole use of the TV production company or Chief Scrutineer. No signal of any kind may be transmitted between a car in motion and anyone connected with the car or Driver, with the exception of devices under the control of the Stewards or Timekeepers for official purposes and equipment installed under Regulation C16.1. Failure to comply with this Regulation may result in the car(s) concerned being excluded from the Event.

C15.3 Only data acquisition systems detailed below and under the control of the Organisers are authorised:

Manufacturer recording unit: Bosch DDU8 Additional driver analysis tool: VBox Lite or VBox HD

The configuration of the Bosch data acquisition system must be as supplied by Audi Sport and may be updated by the Committee at any time. Only the Audi Sport Customer Racing representative may make any changes to the Bosch software version.

The VBox equipment may be purchased by the Driver/Competitor at their cost. The Race Director must always be given access to the recordings prior to download by the Competitor. The VBox installation must be as detailed in the Cup Car Technical Restrictions/Guidelines and approved by the Chief Scrutineer. The equipment will be covered by Regulation A22.5.

The Chief Scrutineer (or his nominated representative) and the Audi Sport representative reserve the right to download and access all data at any time. Any Competitor not allowing full access to the system and/or withholding, removing or manipulating data will be deemed to have breached the Technical Regulations.

The Organiser will provide the master lap trigger. It is not permitted to use an individual lap trigger.

At the request of the Chief Scrutineer, Competitors may be required to add additional devices/ equipment including data logging equipment to the car for the purposes of scrutineering. Any attempt to remove, tamper with, monitor or record this additional information equipment will be deemed a breach of the Technical Regulations. All information gathered will remain the property of the Organisers and will be used at their sole discretion.

C15.4 TIMING TRANSPONDERS.

All cars must be fitted with a timing transponder supplied by the officially appointed timekeepers. This transponder must be fitted in strict accordance with the instructions of the timekeepers.

C16. CAMERAS.

C16.1 The Organiser reserves the right to install cameras in and on any/all cars.

C16.2 Individual Competitors may also apply to the Series Manager to fit their own in-car camera as detailed within Regulation A42.4. The mounting of the camera must meet the necessary safety requirements and be approved by the Chief Scrutineer. The weigh of any Competitor camera and mounting will not be taken into account when weighting the car. Please see Regulation C8.

C16.3 No advertising marks, stickers or logos will be permitted to be displayed in front of the in-car cameras without the prior written consent of the Committee.


C17. NOISE LIMITS.

The noise limit in force will be the noise limit published in the Supplementary Regulations for the Event. If no limit is published then no limit shall be in place.

C18. DRIVER’S RACEWEAR.

C18.1 Drivers taking part in an Event or Official Test must always wear clothes (including flame-resistant long underwear, balaclava, socks, gloves and shoes) conforming to the Code.

All items of underwear and the balaclava must be to manufacturer specification (e.g. no cutting of the fabric or embroidery on the fabric). Embroidery sewn directly onto the race suit shall be stitched on the outermost layer only, for better heat insulation. Backing material of badges and thread used for fixing them to the race suit must be flameproof (see Appendix 1 of the FIA 8856-2000 Standard for detailed requirements and instructions for use). Please refer to the FIA website, www.fia.com for clarification on clothing standards. Clothing is listed in Technical List no. 27.

C18.2 Only helmets that are specified in the 2016 FIA International Sporting Code for use with a Frontal Head Restraint (“FHR”) may be used. Please refer to the FIA website, www.fia.com for a list of approved helmets. Compatible helmets are included in Technical List no. 25, 33, 41 and 49.

C18.3 The use of FHR according to the Code, and marked with the FIA-label Standard 8858-2002 or 8858-2010, is mandatory. The FHR anchors must also be marked with an FIA 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 marking. The helmet tether anchorages and their mounting must be certified by the manufacturer. Please refer to the FIA website, www.fia.com. Technical List 29 includes approved devices.

C19. COMPETITION NUMBERS ON THE CAR.

C19.1 The competition numbers must be affixed to the front of the doors of the car, on the rear and to the bottom right of the windscreen. Only the competition numbers issued by the Organiser may be used. A detailed diagram for positioning the competition numbers and other official sponsor logos is included in Appendix A, Sketch 2.

C20. ADDITIONAL REMARKS.

None of the seals or marking applied to the cars by Audi Sport or the Organiser may be damaged, altered, modified or copied.

http://www.fia.com/

http://www.fia.com/

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APPENDIX A – DRAWINGS.

SKETCH 1 – NEW R8 LIVERY.


SKETCH 2 – CUP CAR LIVERY.


SKETCH 3 – RACE SUIT.

Areas shown shaded out and with logos are designated as official sponsor areas under Regulation A14.1. Please note the suit design may not be as above. The diagram above relates to sponsor placement only.

BADGE REGULATIONS.

All Drivers are obliged to wear the racing overalls supplied by the Organisers.

Please note that for the embroidery/affixing of badges to racing suits (FIA Standard 8856-2000) the following applies:

a. Embroidery sewn directly onto the overall shall be stitched onto the outermost layer only. Backing material of badges shall be flame proof and in conformity with the standard ISO 15025 (NOMEX).

b. The backing used for affixing the badge to the overalls shall be flame proof and in conformity with the standard ISO 15025 (NOMEX). Embroidery thread used to affix badges shall be flame proof and in conformity with the standard ISO 15025 (NOMEX). It is also advisable that embroidery thread used for badges shall be flame proof and in conformity with the standard ISO 15025 (NOMEX).

c. When affixing badges and signs to overalls, heat-bonding shall not be used.

d. Any embroidery or affixing of badges not complying with these conditions will result in the cancellation of the homologation of the overalls concerned.


APPENDIX B – CONTACTS.

Cup Organiser Absolute Racing China Co. Ltd T5, Zhuhai International Circuit Jinding, Zhuhai City, 519085 Guangdong, P.R. China Email: [email protected] Tel: +86 756 339 9958 Fax +86 756 338 5344 Series Manager Mark Turner Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 7525 669 632 The Series Manager will answer all questions regarding the regulations and operations issues and enquiries to the Organising Committee should be referred to him. Audi China AUDI China Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. Building B6, 751 D-Park Jiuxianqiao Road No. 4 Beijing 100016, P.R. China Audi Hong Kong 26/F, ACE Tower, Windsor House 311 Gloucester Road Causeway Bay Hong Kong Audi Sport customer racing I/EQ-7 D-85045 Ingolstadt Germany


APPENDIX C – REGISTRATION FORMS.

Please complete these forms in block capitals (except for signatures). If you are unable to complete a box (or boxes) please leave it blank (do not write “TBA” or “To Follow” etc).

The completed forms (originals not copies) should be sent to:

Absolute Racing Workshop, Shanghai International Circuit, 2000 Yining Rd, 201814 Jia Ding District, Shanghai, China

They must be signed by: 1. The race service provider 2. The Competitor 3. The Owner of the Vehicle 4. The Driver 5. Both parents or the Legal Guardian of the Driver if under 18 years of age at the time of registration.

DRIVER INFORMATION.

Family Name: First Name:

Name in Chinese Characters:

Driver’s Home Address (including postcode):

Country: E-Mail Address:

Daytime Telephone Number: Mobile Telephone Number:

Date of Birth: Nationality:

2016 Competition Licence Number:

Licence Grade: Issuing ASN:

Please attach a copy of the Driver’s passport. Blood Group:

Preferred Competition number: Alternative Competition number:

NAME & ADDRESS OF PERSON TO BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

Name:

Relationship to Driver:

Address:

Daytime Telephone No: Mobile Telephone No:


AM CUP/MASTERS CUP REGISTRATION.

Driver to be considered for Am Cup or Masters Cup: (Please circle)

YES / NO

Should the Driver wish to be considered for the Am Cup or Masters Cup please complete the previous racing experience within the Media Information (Appendix D) and add details of why the driver “competes in the Amateur spirit” below:

The Driver competes in the Amateur sprit because:

COMPETITOR INFORMATION.

Race service provider backing entry:

Name of Competitor (as displayed on International Competitors Licence):

Address (including postcode):

Country:

Daytime Telephone Number: Fax Number:

E-Mail Address for all correspondence:

2016 International Competitors Licence Number: Issuing ASN:

DECLARATION.

In signing this Registration Form we confirm that:

1. We have read and understand the provisions of the FIA International Sporting Code and the Regulations for the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 paying particular attention to sections A39, A40 & A41. We agree to be bound by them (as supplemented or amended) and further we agree on our own behalf and on behalf of everyone associated with our participation in the Cup to observe them.

2. We declare that we have examined this Registration Form and Declaration and that the information given is true, correct and complete. We understand and agree that any changes to this Registration Form must be notified to the Series Manager to allow reappraisal of the Registration and entry.

3. We agree generally to promote goodwill towards the Audi R8 LMS Cup, its organisers, and all competitors, persons and companies involved in it. We undertake to refrain from any public declaration or comment in any form which may harm, weaken or put into disrepute the name and/or image of the Audi R8 LMS Cup.

4. We declare that the Driver is physically and mentally fit to take part in the Events and Official Tests and is competent to do so. We acknowledge that we understand the nature and type of the competition and the potential risk inherent with motor sport, which include physical injury and death, and agree to accept that risk. Consequently, we release Audi China and any of its affiliates, Absolute Racing China Co. Ltd, its suppliers, and its sponsors (including any employee, advisor, agent or officer of the aforementioned parties) from any loss, damage or injury that may be


sustained by the Driver, their heirs or assigns, or to their property howsoever caused while driving a car in the Audi R8 LMS Cup, testing an Audi R8 LMS car, participating in any Audi R8 LMS Cup races or otherwise performing duties within the Cup (provided that the provisions of this Article shall not operate so as to exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Audi China and any of its affiliates, Audi Hong Kong, Absolute Racing China Co. Ltd., its sponsors and/or its suppliers (including any employee, advisor, agent or officer of the aforementioned parties).

5. For this reason insurance has been taken out, and a premium paid, to cover medical expenses, compensate for injury and death appropriate to the circumstances of the Driver and persons associated with the Registration. Further, we understand that all persons having any connection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of the Events and Official Tests are insured against loss or injury caused through their negligence.

6. We understand that should the Driver at the time be suffering from any disability whether permanent or temporary which is likely to affect prejudicially their normal control of the vehicle, they may not take part unless they have declared such disability to their ASN which has, following such declaration, issued a Licence which permits them to do so. We undertake that at the time of the Events and Official Tests to which this registration relates the Driver shall have passed, or is exempt from, an ASN specified medical examination within the specified period.

We now enclose:

a. Original copies of all of the forms contained in Appendix D that we have completed in full and signed where necessary.

b. Passport copy for the Driver.

Authorised signatures of:

Race service provider:

Competitor:

Vehicle Owner (if different from Competitor/Driver):

Driver:

If the Driver is under 18 years of age, please state their age: Age is __________

If the Driver is under 18 years of age, this Registration and Declaration must be countersigned by both of that person’s Parents or their Legal Guardian whose full name(s) and address shall be given below. Signature by one representative requires confirmation that authorisation from the other person having parental power was obtained or that the representative has the sole care and custody of the child.

Signatures of Parents/Legal Guardian:

Name(s):

Date(s):

Address(es):


APPENDIX D – MEDIA INFORMATION.

Each Driver should complete this form in full, giving an answer in each box, and using block capitals wherever possible.

Driver’s Nickname, if any:

Place of Birth:

Marital Status: Languages spoken:

Height: Weight:

Helmet colour: Occupation:

Primary Sponsor:

Additional Sponsors:

Website:

RACING CAREER DETAILS (PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME OF YOUR CAREER IF AVAILABLE).

Year Championship/Series and Number of Wins Overall Ranking


PERSONAL PRESS OFFICER.

Name:

Address:

Daytime Telephone Number:

Mobile Telephone Number:

Email Address:


APPENDIX E – CAMERA FORM.

Any on-board cameras not under the control of the Organisers must be authorised by the Series Manager prior to use during an individual Event or Official Test.

Competitors wishing to use a camera must use this form. Completion of the form confirms the Competitors agreement to the terms contained within.

1. When authorised, cameras may only be fitted in consultation with the Chief Scrutineer.

2. All footage gained remains the property of Audi China and may be distributed at their discretion. All footage gained must be provided to the Race Director immediately after each session.

3. It is prohibited for any Competitor to place advertising or promotional material within the view of any on-board camera without the prior written approval of the Committee.

Event:

Date:

Competitor: Car Number:

Intended number of cameras:

Proposed location:

Competitors signature:

Cameras approved / declined (to be completed by Series Manager on behalf of the Committee:

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