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Jap Drag Series Rules

If you are interested in competing in the Jap Drag Series, you can download the 2011 Jap Drag Series rulebook here (June update) and the 2011 General Safety Regulations here (Feb update) where you will find information on what is needed to make you and your car eligible to compete.

SPORT Compact PRO FWD Class - 10th Jan 2011

Please note, this is currently a redundant class. This class cannot function until at least 3 approved vehicles are registered to race. Until then, all suitable vehicles will be run as demos. Pro FWD cars are also eligible to run alongside HKS Pro. Download Pro FWD Construction Guidelines.

Updates:

Rulebook - 17th June 2011

  • FWD weights corrected

Rulebook - 22nd Feb 2011

  • Contingency Sponsorship sticker regs added (7.3)

GSRs - 22nd Feb 2011

  • Summary table updated

Rulebook Updates - 10th Jan 2011

  • Updated Fac Mod Weight
  • Updated gearbopx descriptions
  • Updated driver restraint checks

GSR Updates include - 10th Jan 2011

  • Updated driver restraint checks

Rulebook update - 26th May 2010

  • Include provisional weight-breaks for normally aspirated cars running in FWD class
  • Remove time-designations for classes (obsolete)
  • Correct pro-tree intervals

2010 Rule Book and Safety Regulations Update - 18th December 2009

  • 2010 Jap Drag Series rulebook
  • 2010 General Safety Regulations

Rulebook Update - 18th May 2009

  • GSR 10.10 – Clothing spec amended to include vehicles running slower than 11.99. Previously unspecified.

Rulebook Update - 12th May 2009

  • Latest amendment is to GSR 2.10 flywheel shield. New regs permit use of shield inside the drivers compartment.

Rulebook Update - 25th November 2008

  • FWD Class: relaxation of rules on exhaust routing, permission to use fuel cells now allowed, and intercooler wording modified. Drivers credential info due for update to MSA licence (not yet complete).
  • Street: Weights no longer mention power adders. Drivers credential info due for update to MSA licence (not yet complete).
  • Fac Mod: Weights no longer mention power adders. Drivers credential info due for update to MSA licence (not yet complete).
  • Pro: Weights revised downwards. Drivers credential info due for update to MSA licence (not yet complete).

Rulebook Update - 11th March 2008

  • Removal of MOT requirement in FACMOD class
  • List of approved tyres in STREET class
  • Addition of chassis and engine builders to contacts page (last page)