Rules

AIM Group RR1 Regulations

1. Regulations
  1. These regulations are specific to the AIM specification RR1, known as 'Champ Racers'.
  2. RR1 cars are open cockpit, full bodywork, single seat, rear wheel drive,  purpose built race cars with a production based turbo charged 6 cylinder engine.
  3. If the any of the top three finishers in the Manufacturers championship will be participating in the next season of RR1, they are obligated to make available for sale engine and bodywork kits, at fair market price, for a minimum support of 4 entries for the full season, if demand exists.
  4. A maximum of 15 crew members may work on a single car each race.
  5. Purposely manipulating the result of a race is strictly prohibited and will result in the exclusion of both cars involved.
2. Engine
  1. All engines must be production based 6 cylinder engines between 2800 and 3500cc capacity.
  2. Engine displacement must be modified to a maximum of 3250cc.
  3. Turbo Charging and Intercooling is permitted.
  4. Materials used in engine construction must be on the AIM RR1 approved engine materials list.
  5. Engines must be submitted to the AIM, where prior to approval they will set maximum RPM, boost pressure, valve size and compression ratios for each engine design.
  6. No alternate engine part may be used without prior written AIM approval.
  7. AIM will adjust engine spec to achieve approximately 1000 bhp.
  8. At the discretion of the AIM, sister manufacturers may be allowed to be represented by a 
    single approved engine. (ie: Pontiac & Chevrolet)
3. Chassis
  1. The RR1 chassis is a single seat, ground effect bottom, mid engined, spec carbon fibre monocoque full frame (non-stressed engine) design owned by the AIM.
  2. Chassis builders must be pre-approved by the AIM.
  3. The chassis is a ready to go rolling chassis missing only the wheels, engine and cooling system.
  4. The chassis includes the rear wing, carbon brakes, undertray with titanium skid plates, 6 speed paddle shift gearbox with reverse, TV camera, rear rain spray suppressors and rear diffuser.
  5. The included instrument pod includes and electronic speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge, fuel gauge and AIM telemetry and scoring system.
  6. A functioning on-board starter must be carried during all sessions.
  7. The addition of a pneumatic jack system is specifically prohibited.
  8. Wheelbase is 2800mm
  9. Width is 2000mm
  10. Fuel Capacity 250L.
  11. No modifications (except gear ratios) may be made to the chassis without the written permission of the AIM.
  12. Replacement parts must be approved and manufactured by an approved supplier.
  13. Gear ratios are free, but the AIM reserves the right to limit the maximum final drive ratio at certain events.
4. Bodywork
  1. Final bodywork designs must be approved by the AIM.
  2. Only 1 bodywork design will be approved for each engine manufacturer.
  3. Bodywork liveries must be easily differentiable from other team cars. 
  4. Bodywork must cover from overhead all four wheels and all other mechanical parts.
  5. Bodywork may not cover the drivers compartment.
  6. Bodywork height between the axles must not be less than 590mm.
  7. Bodywork may not exceed the length or width of the chassis.
  8. Bodywork is used to cover the car only, extra air deflecting add-ons are specifically prohibited.
  9. The engine air intake opening must be flush and face straight up on the top of the bodywork or straight out from the side. (must not be visible from the head on view).
  10. Bodywork must also include functioning head,  tail and signal lights that are a replica of those found on production cars built by the manufacturer of the engine which will be installed.
  11. Signal lights must be viewable easily from all 4 sides. If replica lights are not easily viewable from the side extra side lights may be added.
  12. All air intake openings, except for engine intake, must be on the front section of the car and be a replica of those found on production cars built by the manufacturer of the engine which will be installed.
  13. Rear view mirrors of any type are specifically prohibited.
  14. Wheel well covers are specifically prohibited.
5. Wheels & Tires
  1. Wheels must be a replica of those found on production cars built by the manufacturer of the engine which will be installed.
  2. Tires will be supplied by the official tire supplier as designated by the AIM.
  3. Maximum wheel diameter is 457mm.
  4. Maximum tire width is 457mm.
  5. Maximum tire diameter is 670mm.
6. Fuel
  1. All fuel and lubricants used must be available for sale to the public in mass retail outlets.
  2. Refueling is prohibited during races which are less than 260km in length.
7. Weight
  1. Minimum weight including the driver is 675kg.
8. Identification
  1. Each car must be named by the Engine Manufacturers name first followed by a model name or number that is appropriate in comparison to how the manufacturer names it's production cars.
  2. Each car will carry a number assigned by the AIM at the beginning of the season.
  3. The champion driver from the previous season may carry the number 1 as an alternate if he wishes.
9. Competition
  1. Races will begin with a staggered standing start.
  2. Races will be of approximately 250km in length.
  3. Qualifying consists of a 1 hour open session and a sequential run session with 1 timed lap
    per car. Starting order is determined by the lowest time from either session.
  4. Each car's signal lights front and rear which will flash alternately when at or below the caution speed and remain on when above the caution speed but at or below the pit speed limit. Changes in status of these lights is transmitted
    to race control via the scoring transmitter. Caution speed is 50km/h, Pit speed will be determined for each individual race.
  5. The blue move over flag will be waved at cars that are a lap down and are being approached by a car on the lead lap. The blue flag will not be waved at any car currently on the lead lap unless it is deemed to have been blocking the leader deliberately.
  6. Each track is divided into sections, if a waved yellow is displayed at the beginning of a section each car must travel through that section at or below the caution speed, a green flag at the beginning of the next section indicates normal racing may resume.
  7. A Red flag indicates the section is not passable and all cars must stop before entering the section, When a red flag is shown at a section, the checkered flag will be shown at start finish indicating the end of the race. Race order for cars that did not complete the lap due to the red flag condition, reverts to the previous lap.
  8. If a race is stopped due to a red flag after 1/4 distance but before 1/2 distance, the remaining half of the total distance is completed as a new race using the original qualifying order, half points are awarded for each of these races. In this case the trophy and champions title of this event are given to the driver who scored the most points in the 2 races, with ties being broken by lowest combined elapsed time (not including red flagged laps).
  9. If a race is red flagged before 1/4 distance, the distance completed is subtracted and the race is re-started in the order the cars were in on the lap previous to the red flag. This situation also applies when a second race, started after 1/4 distance was covered in the first race, is red flagged before it has completed 1/4 of the total original
    event distance. 
  10. If 1/4 of a race cannot be completed without being stopped, but the total distance covered is greater than 1/4, half points will be awarded based on cumulative time of the stopped sessions, not including red flagged laps.
  11. Any car that is deemed to have caused a red flag cannot participate in the remainder of the event.
10. Scoring
  1. In order to be eligible for the drivers, teams or manufacturers championship, all rounds of the championship must be fully participated in. Exception will be made for drivers that are not medically fit to drive as determined by AIM Medical staff.
  2. In order to score drivers points the driver must start and complete the entire race distance.
  3. Each driver may only score their finishes in 66% of the seasons races, or their 20 best finishes in a 30 race season. The exact number of finishes that may be scored will be determined by the AIM prior to the start of the season and may be altered in the event of cancelled races.
  4. The teams, manufacturers and nations championships score only their best finish each race, with all races counting to the final championship.
  5. Finishes that are not the highest in their team, manufacturer or nation are not scored. Example 1st - Canada, 2nd - Canada, 3rd - Mexico, Mexico receives 2nd place points.
  6. Points are awarded as follows from 1st to 8th:  20-16-12-10-8-6-4-2.  1 additional point is awarded to the driver who wins the pole position, and 1 additional point to the driver who records the fastest race lap.
  7. If a race has completed 1/4 of it's scheduled distance and cannot be completed, half points are awarded in each championship. 
  8. If a race has completed 1/2 of it's scheduled distance and cannot be completed, full points are awarded.