I've submitted my commentary on the topic to them. I'm a firm believer that rallysprints are the key transitional feeder from SCCA style rallycross to stage rally competition. There's a few small details that I'd change from the proposal, but this is a huge step in the right direction for the sport in North America. NASA has offered the "Rallysprint in a box" formula for a few years now, but no organizers have stepped up to make it happen. Our friends to the north have the resources available to likely make this concept flourish.
Implementation Date: TBA
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Proposal Version 5 November 5, 2014
Note – RallySprint will become Section 29 in the CARS NRR’s. Thus all numbering will change for RallySprint. The following are general rules for all RallySprint events run by CARS affiliated clubs. Additional rules may be added by an individual region and/or a RallySprint series to supplement these regulations, but regional or series regulations may not contravene these National RallySprint Regulations.
29 RallySprint
29.1 General Requirements
29.1.1 A RallySprint is an event generally held on private or controlled public roads and is made up of short stages (closed to public traffic) and transits (possibly) open to public traffic. Performance is measured by timing procedures as defined in CARS national rally regulations (see NRR 15 and 16). Total stage distance is limited to 35 km.
29.1.2 Several cars are permitted on the course simultaneously. Organizers shall attempt in their planning to eliminate or minimize passing. Safe passing procedures must be presented clearly to all competitors.
29.1.3 RallySprint events are to be insured under CARS rally sprint insurance available through the CARS. The event insurance certificate must be displayed at the event registration.
29.1.4 All persons involved in the event as participants, officials, workers, service crews, etc. must sign an insurance waiver.
29.1.5 Organizers reserve the right to exclude any vehicle or participant from further participation in the event at any time for reasons of perceived safety concerns involving either the condition of the vehicle or the conduct of the participant.
29.1.6 A safety plan for each venue used must be submitted annually to the Region Rally Director. A revised application must be submitted if there are significant changes to the organizational or course structure.
29.2 Eligibility of Competitors and Vehicles
29.2.1 Competitors
The following documents, valid on the day(s) of the event, must be presented at registration:
(a) Driver’s license for the crewmember listed as driver
(b) Vehicle registration (if any portion of the event runs on public roads)
(c) Liability insurance for the entered vehicle (if any portion of the event runs on public roads)
(d) When the owner of the vehicle is not entered as the driver or co-driver, a written authorization from the owner of the vehicle.
(e) For any participant (driver or co-driver) under the age of majority of the province, a written permission signed by a parent or guardian
(f) RallySprint competition licenses, issued by the CARS region, for both driver and co-driver are required (regional or national CARS licenses are also accepted)
29.2.2 Vehicles
(a) Vehicles must be based on a production, closed body and chassis to compete.
(b) All competing vehicles must be roadworthy and the following items, in particular, must be adequate and functioning properly: all brakes, horn, windshield wipers, all legally required exterior lights, tires and exhaust system.
(c) Fuel, fuel tanks & lines must comply with CARS NRR 12.3.11.
(d) All competing vehicles must have towing eyes as per CARS NRR 12.3.13.
(e) Vehicles must comply with noise limits as outlined in CARS NRR 12.4.4.
(f) All loose items in the vehicle must be fastened securely during the event (including items in the trunk).
(g) Mechanical condition and safety of the vehicle is the responsibility of the competitor.
29.2.3 Mandatory equipment
(a) Helmets conforming to NRR 11.1.6 must be worn by all drivers and co-drivers. (Helmets older than those required under NRR 11.1.6 by one generation will be permitted if in good condition with no visible damage to outer shell, attachment hardware, straps and liner shell)
(b) Competitors must carry
• First Aid kit conforming with NRR 12.3.5 • Warning devices/Safety Triangles conforming with NRR 12.3.6 (note placement within vehicle) • Tow rope conforming to 12.3.16 (note all parts of tow rope must be within the competition vehicle at all times while not in use.) • Fire extinguishers conforming with 12.3.4
(c) A minimum of four point safety harnesses for driver and co-driver are required. There will be no expiry date restriction.
(d) Roll over protection A four point roll bar (main hoop with two diagonal members forming an ‘’X’’ and two backstays is the minimum requirement. This structure must comply with NRR 12.3.2.4 and 12.3.2.6. Cages and roll bars may be bolted to the floor. The mounting plate requirements are the same as a welded cage. Cages currently approved by CARS or used in vehicles with CARS logbooks issued since 2000 are acceptable. Cages in Road race vehicles with logbooks issued by any ASN Canada FIA territory may be accepted after being approved by a CARS Regional Scrutineer or designate. Other cages, if approved by the Regional Scrutineer, may be accepted.
(e) Seats Stock seats may be used as long as all the other OEM safety systems in the car are retained and are in working order, with the exception of harnesses (see 28.2.2.3 (c). Racing seats may be installed as long as they comply with CARS NRR 12.3.12.2 (b) and 12.3.12.2 (a) and (b). Seats must be in good condition with no visible defects.
(f) Driving suits conforming to NRR 11.1.8 are recommended.
29.3 Event Organization
29.3.1 Authorizations and Permits
(a) Proper authority for use of the venue must be obtained and such permissions must be available for scrutiny at registration.
(b) The event must have a permit issued by a CARS region.
29.3.2 Security Measures
Security measures must be in force to insure the safety of competitors, officials and spectators (closing of roads, traffic controls, start and finish locations, communications, recovery, etc.)
29.3.3 Course Design
(a) The special stages of the event will be run on short (maximum 5 km) segments of road, public or private, closed to all traffic.
(b) The roads used as special stages shall be carefully chosen to reflect the overall intention of rally sprint events to be a performance rally entry level.
(c) The roads used as special stages shall be chosen so that the average speed for the fastest competitor does not exceed 80 km/h. In case this condition is not met, despite best efforts, organizers will have to take action to correct this situation in order to use this road again in the future.
(d) Any competitor, who exceeds an average speed of 80.0 km/h in a stage, shall be scored with a time equivalent to 80.0 km/h, rounded up to a whole second. All others shall be scored with the time taken.
(e) In addition to (d) a stage in which any competitor exceeds an average speed of 80.0 km/h plus 10% must be modified to achieve lower speeds for future events.
29.3.4 Event Officials
(a) Marshals shall be placed along the stage to ensure security, timing and the proper management of the event.
(b) Radio communications will be used in such a way that, in case of emergency, competing vehicles can be stopped.
(c) Event officials will act as judges of fact for the whole duration of the event.
29.3.5 Documents
(a) Supplementary regulations shall be made available before the event.
(b) Necessary documents such as a detailed route book shall be supplied to all participating teams, as per CARS NRR 13.3.
