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Vehicles
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These classifications are guidelines only, cars may be reclassified either for a single event or for the season, depending upon observed performance. If you are not satisfied with your classification, you must make a request in writing to the Eligibility Committee. It
is recognized that steel/factory type body parts are difficult to
obtain for some cars. Body parts of fiberglass or other materials
may be substituted without affecting classification if the car's
weight is the same or more that of steel bodied cars. Substitution
of fiberglass or other materials that results in reduced vehicle
weight may result in re-classification into a faster class. Maximum
over bore of .060" is allowed.
Car Classification Guidelines: It is intended that cars be classified per the published VARA guidelines when ever possible. However, in the interest of safety, participation, and spirit of vintage racing; there are often circumstances in which a car may race in a class other than it's normal VARA classification. Such circumstances are: When two drivers elect to share the same car one of the drivers should be assigned the next higher run group. If this is not possible or not practical and one driver runs with a slower run group, no points or checker flag may be collected. A car may be allowed to run in a slower class if in the opinion of the classification committee, that do to car prep or driver experience it is safer or instructive to do so. This is to be considered a temporary accommodation. If for any reason a car is allowed to run in a slower class no points or checker may be collected. If the driver demonstrates by lap time or finishing position that they can participate safely in their proper class, they must be properly reclassified for the next event. Drivers of production cars may chose to move into a faster class and compete for points as long as there are no safety issues. Formula and sports racer type cars can only receive points when competing in the proper class. The participant/entrant is responsible for car prep, the accuracy of information regarding classification and conformity to VARA rules. Any driver of a car found to be not conforming to VARA rules will not be allowed to accumulate any points during the event at which the discovery is made. Car must be brought into conformity before being allowed to receive points at subsequent events. Supplemental class rules may have different penalties and will take precedence. It is recommended, that if an entrant is aware of any problem with conformity to the rules that by making the Classification Committee aware of the problem penalties can be avoided. However, no points may be accumulated while the car is non-conforming. Cars prepared beyond normal VARA classification guidelines may be allowed to participate by moving up into a faster class as assigned by the Classification Committee. This is not intended as a free license to modify cars. Cars modified significantly beyond normal VARA guidelines or "not in the spirit of vintage racing" may not be accepted for participation in VARA events. Cars may be reclassified at anytime if it is discovered or becomes obvious that a car is not competing in the proper class. There is no guarantee that any car will be allowed to "finish the season" in an incorrect class. Modifications to a car may result in immediate reclassification. It is the participant's responsibility to notify the Classification Committee of modifications that may affect classification. Cars that are not properly classified or entered in the wrong class may be reclassified during an event. Drivers of cars that change class during the season will be allowed to retain ½ their accumulated points. It is the duty of the
Classification Committee with input from Class Reps and the membership
to administer these guidelines. Drivers may request the Classification
Committee to review their class assignment, and may appeal decisions
of the committee to the Board of Directors. Both review requests
and appeals should be in writing and include facts relating to
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Production
(P) Classification Guideline list for cars through 1972 APCobra 427 Cobra 289 with webers BPCorvette 327 Cobra 289
Sunbeam Tiger CPAlfa GTZ Ginetta G4 1500cc
pushrod Lotus Elan 1558cc Morgan Super Sport Porsche 911 2 liter CP3Datsun 240Z 2.4 liter DPAustin Healy Sprite
up to 1381cc max Elva Courier with
B type eng Datsun 2000 Ginetta 1300cc MG Midget up to 1381cc
max Triumph TR6/TR250 Triumph Spitfire
1300 &1500 EPAlfa Spider 1600cc Austin Healy 100-6/3000 Fiat 124 spider up
to 1688cc Lotus Europa 1470cc MG Midget 1275cc Sabra 1500cc Turner 1500 with
single downdraft, non cross-flow FPArnolt/Bristol Austin Healy 100-4 MGA 1622cc &
twin cam Morgan 4/4 MKV Triumph TR2/3 2000cc GPAbarth OT1000 Alfa Giulietta 1300
with 4 wheel drum brakes Austin Healy Sprite
1098cc MG Midget 1098cc Morris Minor 1098cc NSU TT 1100cc Turner 950S VW Karmman Gia 1200cc HP
Austin Healy Sprite
948cc BMW 700 Fiat 850 sedan
and spider 850cc/903ccFiat
1200 spider Mini 850/998 NSU TTS 996cc Panhard sedans Saab 850 sedans 850cc/998cc Sunbeam IMP Volkswagon Karman
Gia and Bug 1200cc A sedan
Included are 1972
and earlier cars eligible for SCCA AS class or Trans AM AMC Javelin Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Nova Dodge Dart Ford Mustang Ford Falcon Mercury Cougar B sedanIncluded are 1972 and earlier
cars eligible for SCCA BS class and Trans AM This list may not include every
possible eligible car. Alfa Romeo Sedans up to 2 liters Alfa Romeo GTA Audi 100 AMC Gremlin BMW 2500 sedan Chevrolet Vega Datsun 510 and 610 up to 1800cc Fiat 124 Sport Cupe Ford Cortina and Lotus Cortina up
to 1800cc Ford Escort Ford Capri up to 2 liter Ford Pinto up to 2 liter Opel Kadett and Manta 1900cc Madza RX-2 and RX-3 non-bridgeport Triumph T2000, 2.0 Vitesse, 2.5 PI
saloon Volvo sedans up to 2 liter C sedanAlfa Romeo Giuila
sedan and GTV up to 1600cc Alfa Romeo GTA Junior
1300 Datsun 510 1800cc
single 2 barrel downdraft BMW2002/1600 2000cc
single 2 barrel downdraft or 1600cc
webers BMW 1800/2000 4 door
2000cc single2 barrel
downdraft or 1800cc webers Ford Cortina up to
1600cc pushrod Mini up to 1381cc
max Volvo Sedans 1800cc D sedanBMW 1600 1600cc single 2 barrel downdraft Datsun 510 1600cc
single 2 barrel downdraft Mini Cooper S 1275cc Morris Minor 1275cc Volvo P544 1600cc
C.2 FORMULA
CARS FF:
Formula Ford through 1972 Specific
rules for Formula Ford, Formula V and others are contained in the
“Supplemental Rules” section. SSA.1 Over two liters, 1969 to 1974. SSA.2 Over two liters, through 1968. SSB. Under two liters, through 1974. SPORTS
RACERS (SR): Treaded tires. No wings BSR. 1955-1959 Over 2 Liters CSR. 1961-1968 under 2 Liters DSR. up to 1954 over 2 liters & up to 1972 up to
1550cc ESR. up to 1972 up to 1100cc H-Mod. Under 850cc, through 1965. C.5 EXHIBITION CLASS Acceptance is on a one race basis. No definite year cutoff is proposed. Tires and other equipment should be as raced in period. All VARA General Vehicle Safety Standards will be adhered to. Acceptance is by application, with approval by VARA Classification Committee and the recommendation of the Race Chairman. Exhibition cars will show in official race results but shall not accrue championship points. The Exhibition class is not intended for the purpose of allowing cars which are not eligible, due to year of manufacture or other, to race with VARA. |
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For General Information....Race Eligibility...Event Sponsorship Contact: The
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