1999
Monoposto Racing
Rules and Regulations
(Changes and additions in *italics.)
General
The Classes
Class & Championship Points
Eligibility
Safety
Correctness and Authenticity
Documentation
Advertising
MR Sanctioning Policy
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—GENERAL—
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Monoposto Racing has adopted the following philosophy for racing: "The primary objective of the sport of Vintage and Historic Automobile racing is to promote the preservation of these cars in original racing configuration and to promote driver safety and etiquette. The goal is intended to provide a format for friendly wheel to wheel competition with vehicles prepared faithfully to their era. All racing is dangerous and only the proper attitude of the driver and the careful preparation of cars will diminish the danger and enhance our appreciation of this sport."

On the following pages are preparation guidelines for eligibility in each class. Although not exactly the same, the basis for these specs are the original FIA and SCCA regulations. Proper and honest preparation of your car and engine is expected. Questions and suggestions should be submitted to the appropriate Class Representative.

—THE CLASSES—
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The Monoposto Racing Championship will consist of seven classes:

CLASS FB - Pre-1970 Formula B. Formula 2 (with two valve twin cam engines) and pre-1966 Formula I
CLASS F2-FIA Formula 2 with FVA engines
CLASS J - 1962 & 1963 Formula Junior, Formula III and Formula C (Formula III & C cars may be raced in class J if they use approved Formula Junior tires on appropriate width rims. If the car runs wider wheels and tires, it must meet the requirements for Formula B tires and rims and will race in Class B.)
CLASS JE - Pre-1962 Formula Junior Rear Engine (equipped with drum brakes on all wheels, and utilizing a gear case from a pre-1962 production car.)
CLASS JF - Front Engine Formula Junior and 500cc Formula 3.
CLASS F - Pre-1973 Formula Ford (See Pre-1973, Historic Formula Ford Regulations Section l-Definition.)
CLASS V - Pre-1970 Formula V

Pre-1970 cars not listed above may be classed on an individual basis. Formula 1, 2 and 3 cars, not fitting within the guidelines of the Monoposto Racing Rules and Regulations, should be submitted by application to Monoposto Racing for classification.

All Cars will run on treaded tires and without aerodynamic bodywork. See tire specs for each class. All Cars must have up-to-date log books.

—CLASS & CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS—
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Points for the championship Series will be awarded as follows:

FINISHING POSITION POINTS

1st place finish in class15 points
2nd place finish in class14 points
3rd place finish in class13 points
4th place finish in class10 points
5th place finish in class9 points
6th place and lower in class     8 points

Cars which start a race and are unable to finish will be awarded 5 points. To be eligible for FINISHING POSITION POINTS a competitor must complete a minimum of 50% of the total laps of the race.

For Class Championships a competitor's best finish in five rounds will count for total points.

For the Grand Championship, a competitor's best finish in eight rounds will count for total points.

—ELIGIBILITY—
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Race Series participants must be members of Monoposto Racing.

—SAFETY—
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Mandatory:
a.        Cars with effective roll over bar protection.
b.Cars equipped with a minimum five-point harness system of 3" in width at lap and shoulders.
c.Cars equipped with a marked power cutoff switch.
d.Nomex driving suits and underwear combining at least three layers, Nomex socks, Nomex gloves, Nomex shoes and 1990 or later Snell SA certified Helmet with proper eye protection. Drivers with facial hair must wear a balaclava.
e.*Highly recommended: new LED rain light as offered by True Choice.
f.Cars equipped with professionally manufactured fuel cells. (Fuel Safe, ATL, etc.)
g.Drivers having acceptable driving experience, i.e., recent documented drivers school training and/or recent wheel-to-wheel racing experience. Drivers must also demonstrate an appropriate vintage racing attitude.
h.*On Board fire systems highly recommended for 1999; mandatory for year 2000.
i.Recapped tires are not approved for any MR class.

Recommended:
a.Full-face helmets.
b.Arm restraints.
c.Note: Race organizers determine specific safety requirements at each of their events. Check with each organizer concerning safety regulations before entering the event.

—CORRECTNESS AND AUTHENTICITY—
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The authenticity and correctness of each vintage race car is the primary responsibility of the car entrant. Representatives of Monoposto Racing will enforce the originality of each entry. Race cars must be configured as ran originally and as produced by the manufacturer.

*Brakes - The addition of cockpit adjustable brake bias systems is prohibited unless it can be proved to be period authentic.

-DOCUMENTATION-
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lt is the responsibility of each car owner to document the original condition and specification of his particular make and model of car. Owners must be prepared to submit documentation to theappropriate Class Representative. Cars judged by the MR Board of Directors not to conform to the MR Rules and Regulations must be brought into MR Rules and Regulations compliance in order to be admitted to the MR Race Group. Any car owner with a car with eligibility question, may submit in writing his request for review to the appropriate Class Representative.

—ADVERTISING—
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No commercial advertising is permitted on race car bodywork except for the name/logo of the current Race Series Sponsor and legitimate period-oriented graphics.

MR Sanctioning Policy
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MR Race Series participants who are found in violation of the Rules and Regulations will forfeit all previously earned Series points and lose any accumulated FAST Fund mileage to date.

Both Series members and non-members may be moved out of the MR race group for the weekend of the infraction and/or until the infraction is corrected.

A MR Series member can renew his/her participation in the MR Series upon proof that the violation has been corrected; however, all forfeitures of points and FAST participation will stand. Participation for Series points and FAST Fund mileage will start from the event that the violation has been proven to have been corrected.

All infractions will be entered in log books and MR will maintain a list of violators and monitor their equipment accordingly.

Sanctions will be determined by the MR race weekend coordinator in conjunction with MR Board members present at the race weekend of the violation. Sanctioning will be undertaken in consultation with the race orga- nizer.

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