There has been loads of talk in the past couple weeks over the net due to some of the new rules and regulations for 2012. This is why I will briefly go over the major changes for this year. Having done some DC events myself for two years now, this is what I would recommend you upgrade to in order to pass the CT like they say it, Controle Technique.
Three things are being changed and severely looked at this year:
Roll Cages
They are real keen this year to having the maximum security behind the front doors. As we do still see some roll cages with no reinforcement in that area at all, it is definitely worth looking into. There are two ways which they accept, the X type or double bar one on top of the other. The illustrations bellow gives you and idea.
Also, they are no longer tolerating roll cages that bend before the dashboard. This was alowed last year but not this year.
Helmets
Only fully faced integral helmets are allowed with proof of the following certifications:
Snell Memorial Foundation – SA2005, SA2000
SFI Foundation – Spec 31.1A, 31.2A
Standard – BS 6658:85 Type A / FR
FIA8860 – 2004
Fire Extinguishers
A 2 kg fire extinguisher with gauge and in working order. It needs to be still of date and not expired.
Trust me, you are gona want to think about this one. Being the wise guy who thought I would never EVER have to use this devise, it came in pretty handy when my engine compartment started firing up at the ring last year during the last round of my IDS season. Do make sure you place this in a location that is easy to access for either the driver or someone else. Two good places are: by the passenger side or in between both seats right behind the e-brake.
The full detailed explanation, unfortunately mostly in French can be found on the forum of their main website right here
This is always something good to read and know for anyone who wishes to better understand that drifting is becoming a much more serious motorsport. Applying the rules implied by a certain championship / organization always shows great respect towards them and your fellow drifting friends.
KEEP IT FUN
peace, DrDrew
There has been loads of talk in the past couple weeks over the net due to some of the new rules and regulations for 2012. This is why I will briefly go over the major changes for this year. Having done some DC events myself for two years now, this is what I would recommend you upgrade to in order to pass the CT like they say it, Controle Technique.
Three things are being changed and severely looked at this year:
Roll Cages
They are real keen this year to having the maximum security behind the front doors. As we do still see some roll cages with no reinforcement in that area at all, it is definitely worth looking into. There are two ways which they accept, the X type or double bar one on top of the other. The illustrations bellow gives you and idea.
Also, they are no longer tolerating roll cages that bend before the dashboard. This was aloud last year but not this year.
Helmets
Only fully faced integral helmets are allowed with proof of the following certifications:
Snell Memorial Foundation – SA2005, SA2000
SFI Foundation – Spec 31.1A, 31.2A
Standard – BS 6658:85 Type A / FR
FIA8860 – 2004
Fire Extinguishers
A 2 kg fire extinguisher with gauge and in working order. It needs to be still of date and not expired.
Trust me, you are gona want to think about this one. Being the wise guy who though I would never EVER have to use this devise, it came in pretty handy when my engine compartments started firing up at the ring last year during the last round of my IDS season. Do make sure you place this is a location that is easy to access for either the driver of someone else. Two good places are by the passenger side or in between both seats right behind the drift brake.
The full detailed explanation, unfortunately mostly in French can be found on the forum of their main website right here
This is always something good to read and know for anyone who wishes to better understand that drifting is becoming a much more serious motorsport. Applying the rules implied by a certain championship / organization always shows great respect towards them and your fellow drifting friends.
KEEP IT FUN
peace, DrDrew