ts an ongoing process, and i have read many different things along these lines. Seems that Mike Kojima (SE-R Cup cooridinater/racer) is trying to make teh series more appealing to the public and younger crowds by making it cost effective and competitive.
for those of you who have not read teh rules over and over like Andy andmyself, i suggets you read through, because SRX is almost exempt from every rule making it like SU but SE-R Cup specific.
newest upade i have copied from otehr links goes as follows:
for those of you who have not read teh rules over and over like Andy andmyself, i suggets you read through, because SRX is almost exempt from every rule making it like SU but SE-R Cup specific.
newest upade i have copied from otehr links goes as follows:
7.50 Body
a) All cars must maintain a neat and clean appearance in accordance with NASA's 50/50 rule. All panels must fit properly and be free of sharp edges. All panels must be painted, except panels of carbon fiber. No vehicle will be able to compete in more than one event with obvious body damage or unpainted body panels. Body repair shall be performed using every reasonable effort to maintain stock body contours, lips, etc. Unless specifically authorized by the manufacturer for repair, no reinforcement, i.e., seam welding, material addition, etc., is permitted. Structural foam is prohibited. SRX body is unlimited provided a neat and clean appearance is maintained according to NASA’s 50/50 rule.
Vehicle bodywork must remain stock except for the following:
1)Any bumper cover, front spoiler or air dam is permitted provided it meets the following specifications:
1a) A flat splitter that is level with the racing surface may be fitted. Splitters are limited to an aerodynamic working surface length of 4”.
1b) A belly pan may be fitted to the cars, provided that no portion of the pan extends aft of the leading edge of the front wheel wells. The belly pan must be within 1/4" of being flush with the front splitter and/or the front edge of the air dam if any. The belly pan must be flat and level to the ground plane within 1" from front to rear.
1c) No part of the bumper cover, belly pan or splitter should be lower than the bottom of the rim from the racing surface.
1d) The use of venturi tunnels, canards, wings, dive planes, curved aerodynamic surfaces or aerodynamic effects not specifically allowed are banned. The intent of this rule is to allow the use of simple, inexpensive and available bumper covers,
2) Any commercialy avalible rear deck spoiler/wing that attaches to bodywork is allowed. The main element of the rear spoiler/wing may not protrude beyond the overall outline of the body nor extend above the roofline when viewed perpendicular to the ground above the part or ins side profile. Custom one off spoiler/wings are not allowed. Spoiler/wings with a retail cost of over $500 are not allowed.
3) Rocker sill kits and rear valences may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis. Consult with the NASA SE-R Cup Series Director for approval.
4) Splash guards, wheel well molding, and body side molding may be removed or replaced with alternate materials.
5) Headlight lenses may be replaced with alternate materials of unrestricted origin. Exposed headlights, parking lights, and side marker lights shall be taped.
6) Tail lights may be replaced with any design that performs the same function. All vehicles must have a minimum of two functioning brake lights. Side marker lights can be replaced with block off plates.
7) Fender lips may be rolled or flattened for tire clearance. Non-metallic fender liners may be removed.
Cool Hood and trunk pins are allowed. In addition, hood and trunk latch mechanism may be removed so long as some positive action external latch is used.
9) Radio antennas may be removed or added for two-way communication.
10) Openings may be cut in the front valance, inner body aprons and or core support to allow the passage of ducts leading to each front brake, cooler, intake and/or radiator. These openings shall serve no other purpose.
11) Screens or mesh may be added to prevent debris entering the bodywork.
12) To keep costs down and increase durability, stock glass windshields may be replaced with Lexan windshields provided provisions in the NASA CCR and the proper power to weight ratio are met. The intent of this rule is to improve safety and durability, not to reduce weight. Therefore, Lexan windshields must be at minimum ¼” in thickness. Side quarter windows can be replaced with Lexan. This body modification is for the sole purpose providing a cheap alternative for quarter window replacment.
13) Composite hoods and rear decklids are allowed within the power to weight ratio constraints of the SE-R Cup Series Rules.
14)Towing eyes per NASA CCR are not required, but highly recommended.
