DCS Drift Racing Rules

Drift Cup 2008 Basics behind Drift Cup

Drift Cup was created around one main ambition- to expand awareness and participation in a contemporary configuration of motor sports known as Drifting. With the creation of Drift Cup we contribute to event promotion, retail sales of after market tuning parts, merchandising, and, most substantial, creating partnerships with other individuals and organizations who have the same goal.

Basics of Judging In drifting, entrants are judged and awarded points based upon their control and ability of driving their vehicle. Car control is defined as demonstrating techniques that carry speed while holding a high slip angle and maintaining the proper racing line through a prescribed course. At the start of the competition, all entrants compete in solo runs that are judged and awarded points based off the control the driver has.

Championship Points Championship points shall be given to drivers finishing in the top 8 places. The points shall be distributed as follows:

1st- 20
2nd- 18
3rd- 16
4th- 14
5th- 12
6th- 10
7th - 8
8th- 6

Season

There will be no less than three points events in a season. Point's events may be added to the season at any time, at the discretion of Drift Cup, with fair notice given. After the final points event of the season, the top-scoring entrant will be declared season champion. In the case of a point tie, a final run-off between the top finishers will be held in a manner to be determined by the Director of Drifting. The number of events and the manner in which points will be counted towards the final score for the championship will be determined at the beginning of the season in which the championship will be held.

Qualification

The specific qualification format for an event will be detailed in the Supplementary Regulations issued for each event but may be modified by the race director on the day of the event if deemed necessary. In the case where no qualification is required, any participant is eligible for the competition portion of the event, but otherwise a driver must qualify to compete. The race director will choose the starting order on the day of the event. The race director will determine the amount qualification runs on the day of the event based upon how many participants and time allotted. Each driver is guaranteed two qualification runs to demonstrate consistency.

Competition Format

After qualification, entrants will be paired off in high-low qualification order pairs. Competition brackets will be formed initially from the best 16. The race director may alter this. Qualified entrants will compete in single-elimination brackets and advance towards finals. The two losers and two winners from the final four brackets will compete against one another to determine first and third places, respectively.

Regulations of the Event

Other events and organizations have similar rules and regulations to ensure not only your safety, but others as well. It is capable for spectators, entrants, and officials to enjoy their participation while basic regulations are followed. If failure to follow these regulations, not only is this risking the safety of other participants, but severe consequences shall proceed such as excellent from the event itself, refusal to future participation, and possibly the loss of Drift Cup's Venue. Drift Cup events take place in diverse locations that range from racetracks to parking lots. Since there is such diversity in venues poor conduct will not be tolerated, as a precaution for the event itself.

Parking and Pit Areas

All operators of vehicles are expected to comply with a 5 mph speed limit in all non- active portions of any location or venue. Observe this speed limit for your safety and others. We ask that all roadways are kept clear for emergency purposes.

Event staff, organizers, and safety personal reserve the right to expel any person in pits with out a refund. Taking part in unsafe practices such as speeding, squirreling, scrubbing tires, testing, practicing, or burning-out is violating our safety standard; therefore they will lead to explosion from the event.

Vehicular Waste Products and Garbage

It is key to leave our venues as good of conditions as we arrived. To do this, we require that all normal trash should be disposed properly. When you arrive, we ask that you become aware of your surroundings and know when the closest garbage receptacle. If you acquire vehicular waste such as liquids or other items other than normal waste, please consult an official for proper disposal. We also encourage you to bring your own methods of waste disposal. This allows us to use venues continually.

Spectators

Anyone entering the cite must sign a liability release waiver form before being allowed to enter event property. Spectators are considered general release and will receive a ticket at the time of signing the waiver. Spectators are only allowed in designated areas and if a spectator does not respect these restrictions or does not consent to the release waiver and continues to proceed on to event personnel will remove event property.

All drivers and spectators must park their vehicles in the designated area.They must remain behind the safety barriers at all times.

Driver Rules and Regulations

A drifting event is open to any vehicle that can pass safety inspection, has the minimum bodywork specified by these rules, and is properly muffled. Cars need not be licensed for road use, so long as they otherwise comply with these rules.

Unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity such as SUV's, mini vans, and 4WD pickups are not allowed. Soft-top convertibles are allowed if they have adequate rollover protection. Any vehicle that is deemed unsafe for the event shall be refused, as Drift Cup reserves that right.

1. Drivers must possess a currently valid driver's license
2. All registered drivers must be 18 years of age or older
3. A minor is allowed to compete if accompanied by a parent/guardian and or has a signed consent waiver
3a. All registered drivers must attend mandatory driver meetings, where flag designation, course worker positions, course lay out, group rotation, and safety rules are specified
4. Necessary response incase of mechanical failure and in an emergency situations will be explained and instructed
5. Drivers will have designated wristbands to identify their individual grouping
6. All drivers must follow the rules and request of the event officials and track stewards The event organizers have the right to refuse an entry at their discretion. This permits organizers to protect themselves and their programs by declining the entry of someone who is believed to pose a safety hazard or other significant threat. 8. All drivers must register their vehicles prior to drifting. At Vehicle Sign In you'll be charged according to the event and given instructions on where to pit your vehicle.
7. First time drivers must notify the attendant at vehicle sign-in to receive a track orientation.
8.All drivers must be registered to drive. Once registered, drivers may share vehicles amongst other registered drivers, but may not allow non-registered persons to drive.
9. Drivers must be wearing long pants, covered shoes, a shirt that covers the shoulders (hence fore no tank tops), and a racing helmet. Racing suits are strongly must be fire proof and are required. Helmets must remain on and strapped as long as your vehicle is on the track Long gloves should be warn and there should not be any exposed skin.
10. All body parts must remain within the vehicle compartment while on the track.
11. Drivers that arrive after check-in deadline time on the date of the event will not be allowed to run, nor be refunded for any incurred driver entry, admissions and/or tech inspection fees.
12. Attendance to the driver meeting held at the start of each day is mandatory and no drivers will be allowed to run if not attended in person.
13. Drivers are required to obey all orders, commands and requests signaled to or communicated by other methods by officials of the Venue, Course and Track officials.
14. Driver changes and car changes are not allowed: - Mechanical failure or personal injuries after the start of the competition rounds will not be eligible for replacement of car or driver entry.
15. Tampering with other participant cars are grounds for disqualifications and removal from venue.
16. Vehicles must not leave the roadway during a drift run. If your vehicle leaves the road (during a run) reduce speed immediately and return to the road at low speed, so you do not kick up dirt and rocks onto the course.
17. All drivers must be wearing safety restraints while proceeding on a drift run.
18. Drivers must wait in staging lanes prior to entering the course
19. Flag rules must be obeyed and observed as signaled.
20. In case of a collision, malfunction, other reasons of inability to move the car while on the course, the driver is asked to wait in the car with seatbelts and helmet worn until directed or assisted by course marshal. (Exception to this rule if there is a fire).
21. Drivers must stay on course, and any 2 wheels off the course will result in no score.
22. Contact with the course markers will not be penalized but will incur the cost of repairs on the venue if damaged.

Passenger Regulations and Rules

1.Passanger rules are enforced accordingly at each event and will be conditionally changed per event and during the course of the day. In no circumstances will a passenger be allowed in car during a competition event. Vehicle Regulations and Rules
1. All loose items such as floor mats must be removed.
2. Brake pads must have more than 25% of original condition
3. Brakes must be properly bled and all seals in good condition, pedal and linkages must be free of excessive wear, play and malfunction or missing parts. Brake lamps must be operational
4. Brakes must be in perfect working order; anti-lock brakes are non-compulsory and may be removed
5. Brake bias modification and controllers are permitted
6. Brakes are unrestricted as long as they meet the standards above
7. Remove all hubcaps and cosmetic trim from all wheels
8.All wheel nuts must be accounted for. Aluminum wheel nuts/studs are prohibited
9. Wheels are unrestricted
10. Tires must be DOT-approved. Race compound tires are prohibited.
11. An aftermarket body panels are allowed provided they do not increase the overall width of the vehicle more than 30 mm per side.
12. Aftermarket body panels made of materials other than fiberglass or original manufacturer material (steel, aluminum, etc.) are allowed so long as they are being used extensively for weight reduction. This allowance is at the sole discretion of the race direction (or by petition of the Director of Drifting).
13. Portions of the frame and unibody may be clearanced in order to allow for more steering angle, to allow for fitment of wider wheels and tires, for allowing hosing or piping to pass through that carry air, water, fuel, or etc. Excessive modification to the frame or unibody is in question; it behooves that entrant to consult with a Drift Cup official prior to the event.
14. Each car must maintain the original OEM unibody or frame structure between the original front and rear suspension mounting points.
15. Throttle linkage and cable, pedals must be in good working order.
16. Steering linkages must be in good order.
17.All lug nuts tightened to 80ft/lbs torque, with at least 4 turns on thread, and present at all studs on the hub.
18. Suspension parts, modifications checked for proper installation.
19. Windows and Windshields must be free of cracks or breaks over 1" length, or 0.5 inch in diameter
20. Rear wings, spoilers and other aerodynamic or cosmetic additions must not protrude over 2 inches over the overall width of the vehicle.
21. Tires must have over 3/32 of an inch tread left on the tires and compound tread wear rating must not be under 100. (No race compound tires allowed).
22. All convertibles/ open top/ soft top cars must have roll bars equal or exceeding 4 points from unibody or sub frame.
23. Tow Hooks must be present on at least one location on vehicle.
24. Tire tread should have a distinct design and the brand, model, and size must be the same per axle.
25. I three point seat belt must be used.
26. Radiators must have an overflow tank.
27. The battery must be securely fastened with a tie down. No elastic/ bungee cords will be permitted. Batteries must be properly ventilated if relocated and similarly tied down.
28. Exhausts must be suffiecently supported and attached to the vehicle.
29. All vehicles must be muffled adequately as per requirements of the venue.
30. Soft tops must be down and secure.
31.There must be one present, visible tow hook.
32. There may not be any exposed wires on the vehicle.
33. Vehicles should easily be distinguished and exposed lighting should be properly taped.
34. All vehicles should have roll cages that connect with the car frame in 6 different places.
35. Engines must be mounted in the original location of manufacture.
36. The exhaust must be used.
37. There must be a passenger seat.
38. The side hoops and main hoops should continue in one piece with out defect.
39. All decks and hoods must be adequately and securely fastened. There must be 2 bonnet pins fastened.
40. The dashboard must be OEM or OEM replacement. All seats must be fixed to the floor and secured.

Course Safety

Participants and non-participants must be kept at a safe distance from the course, particularly at the outside of turns and at the start and finish lines. Unless protected by substantial barriers, non-participant areas must be roped off. A barrier such as a block wall or tire wall should protect all viewing areas. Spectators should stand about 75 feet from the course.

Drift Cup has no obligation to make any refund, reimbursement, or compensation of any kind as a result of their exclusion from the championship and these rules and regulations can be changed at any time, reserved by the right of Drift Cup.