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2017 TCR Thailand Series Regulations

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PART A - SPORTING REGULATIONS

A.1 FOREWORD 5

A.2 REGULATIONS 5

A.3 GENERAL UNDERTAKING 5

A.4 GENERAL CONDITIONS 5

A.5 LICENCES 6

A.6 SERIES COMPETITIONS 6

A.7 TCR THAILAND SERIES 6

A.8 DEAD HEAT 7

A.9 ORGANISER 8

A.10 ORGANISATION OF COMPETITIONS 8

A.11 INSURANCE 8

A.12 OFFICIALS 8

A.13 COMPETITORS’ APPLICATIONS 9

A.14 PASSES 9

A.15 INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10

A.16 INCIDENTS 10

A.17 PROTESTS AND APPEALS 11

A.18 SANCTIONS 11

A.19 CHANGES OF DRIVER OF OR COMPETITOR 11

A.20 TIMEKEEPING 12

A.21 DRIVING 12

A.22 NUMBER OF CARS ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE 12

A.23 RACE NUMBERS AND NAME OF CAR 12

A.24 SPORTING CHECKS AND SCRUTINEERING 12

A.25 SUPPLY OF TYRES IN THE SERIES AND TYRE LIMITATION DURING THE COMPETITION 14

A.26 LIMITATION OF THE NUMBER OF ENGINES AND TURBOS DURING THE COMPETITION 15

A.27 WEIGHING 15

A.28 SUCCESS BALLAST WEIGHT 17

A.29 BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17

A.30 GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS 18

A.31 GENERAL SAFETY 18

A.32 PIT LANE 20

A.33 FUEL, REFUELLING AND PIT ASSISTANCE 21


A.34 FREE PRACTICE, QUALIFYING AND SHAKEDOWN 21

A.35 STOPPING THE SESSION 22

A.36 THE GRID 23

A.37 BRIEFING 23

A.38 STARTING PROCEDURE 23

A.39 THE RACE 27

A.40 SAFETY CAR 27

A.41 SUSPENDING THE RACE 27

A.42 RESUMING THE RACE 28

A.43 FINISH 29

A.44 PARC FERME 29

A.45 CLASSIFICATION 30

A.46 PODIUM CEREMONIES 30

PART B - Technical Regulations

B.1 GENERAL REMARKS 31

B.2 DEFINITION 31

B.3 REGULATIONS 32

B.4 BODYWORK 35

B.5 WEIGHT 37

B.6 ENGINE 38

B.7 FUEL SYSTEM 40

B.8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPEMENT 42

B.9 TRANSMISSION 42

B.10 AXLES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING 44

B.11 BRAKES 45

B.12 WHEELS AND TYRES 46

B.13 COCKPIT 46

B.14 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 47

B.15 SAFETY STRUCTURES 48

B.16 FUEL 48

B.17 FINAL TEXT 49


PART C - Attachment

A.47 APPENDIX 1 50

A.48 APPENDIX 2 50

A.49 APPENDIX 3 51

A.50 APPENDIX 4 52

A.51 APPENDIX 5 53


PART A – SPORTING REGULATIONS

A.1 FOREWORD Racing Spirit Co. Ltd is the promoter of TCR Thailand series and organizes the TCR Thailand series

(hereinafter “the Series”), reserved for TCR Cars, which is the property of Racing Spirit Co. Ltd. The Series comprises one title of TCR Thailand Champion for Pro-Am Drivers, one title of TCR Thailand Champion for Amateur Drivers, and one title of TCR Thailand Champion for Teams.

The Series is held under the FIA International Sporting Code (hereinafter “the Code”), its appendices, the

Circuit General Prescriptions, the present Sporting Regulations specific to the Series. A.2 REGULATIONS A.2.1 The final text of these Sporting Regulations shall be the English version, which will be used should any

dispute arise as to their interpretation. Headings in this document are for ease of reference only and do not form part of these Sporting Regulations.

A.2.2 These Sporting Regulations come into force on 1 January of each year, and replace all previous TCR

Thailand Series Sporting Regulations. A.3 GENERAL UNDERTAKING A.3.1 All drivers, competitors and officials participating in the Series undertake, on behalf of themselves, their

employees and agents, to observe all the provisions, as supplemented or amended, of the Code, the Circuit General Prescriptions, the Sporting Regulations and the Technical Regulations, the TCR Notifications and Technical Bulletins.

A.4 GENERAL CONDITIONS A.4.1 It is the competitor’s obligation to ensure that all persons concerned by his entry observe all the requirements

of the Code, the Circuit General Prescriptions, the Sporting Regulations and the Technical Regulations. If a competitor is unable to be present in person at the Competition, he must nominate his representative in writing.

Throughout the entire duration of the Competition, a person having charge of an entered car during any part

of a Competition is responsible jointly and severally with the competitor for ensuring that the requirements are observed.

A.4.2 Competitors must ensure that their cars comply with the conditions of eligibility and safety throughout the

Competition. A.4.3 The presentation of a car for Scrutineering will be deemed an implicit statement of conformity. A.4.4 All persons concerned in any way with an entered car or present in any other capacity whatsoever in the

paddock, pit lane, or on the track must wear an appropriate pass at all times. A.4.5 In case the Series is included in an existing Competition, the race format may be adapted to the Competition

general timetable. Racing Spirit and the Stewards shall issue a bulletin before (if it is Racing Spirit) or at the beginning (if it is the Stewards) this above mentioned Competition and inform drivers and competitors about any possible sporting changes to the TCR Thailand Sporting Regulations due to the different race format required. Drivers and Competitors must acknowledge the receipt.


A.5 LICENCES A.5.1 All drivers, competitors and officials participating in the Series must hold current and valid licences (minimum

requirement a grade C FIA international Driver’s Licence) and, where applicable, valid licences and/or authorisations issued by their ASN.

A.6 SERIES COMPETITIONS A.6.1 Each Competition will have the status of a restricted international Competition. A.6.2 Competitions are reserved for TCR cars in conformity with the TCR Technical Regulations. TCR technical passports are issued by WSC Ltd. The models accepted for the TCR are listed in Appendix 1 of these regulations. The list may be

amended at any time by the TCR Technical department. A.6.3 Save in exceptional circumstances, the Series will be made up of two races per Competition with a

scheduled distance of minimum 50 km per race or maximum of 45 minutes. The race distance must appear in the Appendix 2 specific to each Competition.

The leader will be shown the chequered flag when he crosses the control line (the Line) at the end of the

lap during which the prescribed distance is completed. The Line is a single line, which crosses both the track and the pit lane.

A.6.4 The maximum number of Competitions in the Series is set at 8. A.6.5 The list of Competitions is published by Racing Spirit.

Date Circuit Country Round

27 - 30 April Chang International Circuit (TSS) 1 & 2

27 Jun - 2 July Bangsaen Street Circuit (Bangsaen GP) 3 & 4

17 - 20 August Chang International Circuit (TSS) 5 & 6

1 - 3 September Chang International Circuit (TCR International) 7 & 8

21 - 24 September Chang International Circuit (TSS) 9 & 10

A.7 TCR THAILAND SERIES A.7.1 a) The TCR Thailand Pro-Am Drivers’ title will be awarded to the driver who has scored the highest

number of points, taking into consideration all the results obtained during the Competitions, which have actually taken place.

b) The TCR Thailand Amateur Drivers’ title will be awarded to the amateur driver who has scored

the highest number of points, taking into consideration all the results obtained during the Competitions, which have actually taken place.

c) The TCR Thailand Teams’ title will be awarded to the Team which has scored the highest number

of points, taking into account all the results obtained by the best two cars classified per Team during the Competitions which have actually taken place. All the other cars of that same Team will be invisible as far as scoring team points are concerned.


A.7.2 Points for all titles will be awarded at each Competition according to the following scale:

Each race:

1st: 25 points

2nd: 18 points

3rd: 15 points

4th: 12 points

5th: 10 points

6th: 8 points

7th: 6 points

8th: 4 points

9th: 2 points

10th: 1 point

A.7.3 If a race is suspended under Article A.41 and cannot be resumed under Article A.42, no points will be

awarded if the leader has completed less than two laps, half points will be awarded if the leader has completed more than two laps but less than 75% of the original race distance (rounded up to the total number of laps covered) and full points will be awarded if the leader has completed more than 75% of the original race distance (rounded up to the total number of laps covered).

A.7.4 a) A representative of the winning Team in the TCR Thailand Teams’ Title must be present at the TCR

Thailand End of Season Prize – Giving ceremony.

b) The drivers classified first, second and third in the TCR Thailand Pro-Am Drivers’ Title must be present at the TCR Thailand End of Season Prize – Giving ceremony.

c) The drivers classified first, second and third in the TCR Amateur Drivers’ Title must be present at the

TCR Thailand End of Season Prize – Giving ceremony. A.8 DEAD HEAT A.8.1 The full points provided for in Article A.7.2 of these regulations will be awarded equally to those drivers and

teams who have tied. A.8.2 If two or more drivers and/or teams finish the season with the same number of points, the higher place in

the Series shall be awarded to: a) the holder of the greatest number of first places, b) if the number of first places is the same, the holder of the greatest number of second places, c) if the number of second places is the same, the holder of the greatest number of third places, and so

on until a winner emerges. If this procedure fails to produce a result, Racing Spirit will nominate the winner according to such

criteria as it thinks fit.


A.9 ORGANISER A.9.1 Subject to an organiser having an agreement with Racing Spirit Co. Ltd, an application to organize

a Competition must be made to the ASN of the country in which the Competition is to take place. A.10 ORGANISATION OF COMPETITIONS A.10.1 Each Organiser, shall supply the information set out in Appendix 2, part A hereto, to the Racing Spirit Co. Ltd

Secretary’s office, in English, no later than 30 days before the Competition. Each Competition will be organized in accordance with the Agreement entered into between the Organiser of the Competition and Racing Spirit.

A.11 INSURANCE A.11.1 The Organiser of a Competition must ensure that all competitors, their personnel and drivers are

covered by third party insurance. A.11.2 30 days before the Competition, the Organiser must send to Racing Spirit details of the risks covered by

the insurance, which must comply with the national laws in force. This insurance certificate, written in the language of the country as well as in English, shall be made available to the competitors.

A.11.3 Third party insurance arranged by the Organiser shall be in addition and without prejudice to any

personal insurance policy held by a competitor or any other natural person or legal entity taking part in the Competition.

A.11.4 Drivers taking part in the Competition are not third parties with respect to one another. A.12 OFFICIALS A.12.1 The following officials, who may have assistants, will be nominated by Racing Spirit and during the

Competition, will be responsible for the TCR Thailand Series and possibly for Competitions of other international series which are held at the same circuit during the same weekend:

• One international Steward The Stewards of the meeting will officiate as a body under the authority of their chairman (cf. Article

11.3 of the Code).

• A Race Director. • A Technical Delegate: he will be responsible for scrutineering and will have full authority over the

national scrutineers

• A Media delegate In addition, Racing Spirit may nominate the following officials:

• One international Steward

• A Timekeeping delegate A.12.2 The following officials will be nominated by the local ASN as per C.2 Appendix 2, part A:

• One (or Two Stewards if required) from among the ASN’s nationals

• The Clerk of the Course • National Scrutineers

A.12.3 The Clerk of the Course shall work in permanent consultation with the Race Director. The Race Director shall

have overriding authority in the following matters and the Clerk of the Course may give orders in respect of them only with his express agreement:

a) the control of practice and the race, adherence to the timetable and, if he deems it necessary, the formulation of any proposals to the Stewards to modify the timetable in accordance with the Code or Sporting Regulations,

b) the stopping of any car in accordance with the Code or Sporting Regulations,


c) the stopping of practice, d) the starting procedure, e) the use of the Safety Car, f) suspending and resuming the race.

A.12.4 The Race Director, the Clerk of the Course and the Technical Delegate must be present at the circuit at the

latest from the beginning of the Competition as defined by the Code, and the Stewards from 14.30 on the same day.

A.12.5 The Race Director must be in radio contact with the Clerk of the Course, the Technical Delegate and the

chairman of the Panel of Stewards. Additionally, the Clerk of the Course must be at race control and in radio contact with all the marshals’ posts when cars are permitted to run on the track.

A.13 COMPETITORS’ APPLICATIONS A.13.1 a) Applications to compete in the Series must be submitted to the Racing Spirit before 31 March 2017,

on an entry form available from Racing Spirit (Appendix 3), accompanied by the set entry fees specified below

b) The Series full season entry fee is 240,000 Thai Baht per car. c) Applications to compete on a race-by-race basis must be submitted to Racing Spirit via an entry

form available from Racing Spirit Co. Ltd (Appendix 3), accompanied by the entry fees specified below. d) The Series race by race entry fee is set at 60,000 Thai Baht per car per Competition and must be

paid within 14 days prior the start of the selected Competition.

Racing Spirit reserves the right not to accept any entries. Each application shall include:

1) confirmation that the applicant has read and understood the Code, the Sporting Regulations and the Technical Regulations and agrees, on its own behalf and on behalf of everyone associated with its participation in the Series, to observe them,

2) the name of the competitor (as it appears on the licence), 3) the name of the team, if different from Competitor 4) a copy of the competitor’s licence and driver’s licence issued by the respective ASNs, and any

additional documents when requested such as medical certificate and or valid authorization from their country. (in case a license is not yet issued by ASN, competitors and drivers must provide a stamped request from their ASN)

5) the make and model of the competing car(s), as well as a copy of the first page of the car TCR

Technical passport if available 6) the name of the driver

e) The TCR Thailand Series entry list will be published at least 48 hours before the beginning of the Competition.

A.13.2 If, in the opinion of the Racing Spirit a competitor fails to operate his team in a manner compatible with the

standards of the Series or in any way brings the Series into disrepute, Racing Spirit may exclude such competitor from the Series forthwith.

A.14 PASSES A.14.1 No pass may be issued except as agreed with Racing Spirit. A pass may be used only by the person and

for the purpose for which it was issued.


A.15 INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPETITORS A.15.1 The Stewards may give instructions to competitors by means of Bulletins in accordance with the Code. The Race Director may give instructions to competitors by means of communication in accordance with the

Code. These bulletins and communications will be distributed to all the competitors, who must acknowledge receipt.

A.15.2 All classifications and results of practice and the race, as well as all decisions, communications and

bulletins issued by the officials, will be posted on the official notice board. A.15.3 Any decision or communication concerning a particular competitor must be given to him within twenty- five

minutes of such decision, and receipt must be acknowledged. This deadline can be extended in case of communication by the timing monitors, till the publication of the final results.

A.16 INCIDENTS A.16.1 “Incident” means any occurrence or series of occurrences involving one or more drivers, or any action by

any driver, which is reported to the Stewards by the Race Director (or noted by the Stewards and referred to the Race Director for investigation) and which:

• necessitated the stopping of a practice (free, qualifying or shake down) session or the suspension of a race under Article A.41.1;

• constituted a breach of these Sporting Regulations or the Code;

• caused a false start by one or more cars;

• caused a collision;

• forced a driver off the track;

• illegitimately prevented a legitimate overtaking manoeuvre by a driver;

• illegitimately impeded another driver during overtaking.

Unless in the opinion of the Race Director or Stewards it was completely clear that a driver was in

breach of any of the above, any Incidents involving more than one car will normally be investigated. A.16.2 a) It shall be at the discretion of the Stewards to decide, upon a report or a request by the Race Director, if

a driver or drivers involved in an Incident shall be penalised.

b) If an Incident is under investigation by the Stewards, a message informing all Teams which driver or drivers are involved will be displayed on the timing monitors (if the facilities on the circuit so permit).

c) If a driver is involved in a collision or Incident (see Article A.16.1), and has been informed of this by

the Stewards no later than 30 minutes after the second race has finished, he must not leave the circuit without the consent of the Stewards.

A.16.3 The Stewards may impose one or more of the following three penalties, simultaneously if applicable

and/or in substitution or in addition to other available penalties, on any driver involved in an Incident.

a) A drive-through penalty. The driver must enter the pit lane and rejoin the race without stopping. b) A Stop & Go time penalty. The driver must enter the pit lane, stop for the time of the penalty in front of

the garage that has been assigned to him and rejoin the race immediately, unless the engine stops (cf. A.16.4 b).

c) A drop of grid positions for the driver in a future race. However, should either of the penalties under a) and b) above be imposed and notified during the last three

laps, or after the end of the race, Article A.16.3 a) and b) above shall not apply and a time penalty of 30 seconds in case a) and 30 seconds plus the penalty in case b) shall be added to the elapsed time of the car concerned.

A.16.4 Should the Stewards decide to impose one of the penalties provided for in Article A.16.3 a) or b), the


following procedure shall be applied:

a) From the time the Stewards’ decision is notified, on the timing monitors if available, the relevant driver and his car may cross the Line on the track no more than once before entering the pit lane and, in the case of a penalty under Article A.16.2 b), proceeding to the time penalty area where they shall remain for the period of the time penalty. However, unless the driver was already in the pit entry for the purpose of serving his penalty, he may not carry out the penalty during the Safety Car period.

Any laps carried out behind the Safety Car will be added to the one-lap maximum. b) Whilst a car is stationary as a result of incurring a time penalty, it may not be worked on. If the driver is

unable to start his car by himself, he may be helped by his mechanics, solely for the purpose of starting the engine.

c) When the time penalty period has elapsed, the driver may rejoin the race.

A.17 PROTESTS AND APPEALS A.17.1 a) Protests shall be made in accordance with the Code and accompanied by a fee of THB 10,000.

b) Any protests after Race 1 will not affect the starting grid of Race 2.

A.17.2 Appeals shall be made in accordance with Article 15 of the Code Appeals shall be sent to: Royal Automobile Association of Thailand (Under Royal Patronage) 151 Ratchadapisek Road, Chatuchak,Thailand 10900 Telephone: +662 939 5770-3, Fax: +662 511 2230 E-mail: [email protected] A.18 SANCTIONS A.18.1 a) The Stewards may inflict the penalties specifically set out in these Sporting Regulations in addition to or

instead of any other penalties available to them under the Code.

b) Any driver who has received 3 reprimands of which at least 2 were imposed for a driving infringement will, on receiving the 3rd reprimand, be given a 10-place grid penalty for the first race of the next Competition in which he takes part. The same rule will then apply for the next 3 reprimands he may receive, and so on until the end of the Series.

When a grid penalty physically cannot be applied, any other penalty may be decided at the Stewards’

discretion. A.19 CHANGES OF DRIVER OR OF COMPETITOR A.19.1 Competitors will be obliged to use the driver they nominated at the time of the sporting checks for the

Competition except in cases of “force majeure” recognised as such by the Stewards. Any duly authorised new driver may score points in the Series and a new race number will be allocated to him. A driver has the right to change his competitor only once a year, unless in exceptional circumstances agreed by Racing Spirit.

A.20 TIMEKEEPING A.20.1 Each driver must use the timing transponder designated by the Series promoter throughout the

Competition. All competitors are themselves responsible for obtaining this transponder, at their own expense, and for the correct installation and functioning thereof. This transponder must be installed in strict compliance with the relevant instructions.

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A.21 DRIVING A.21.1 The driver must drive his car alone and unaided. A.22 NUMBER OF CARS ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE A.22.1 The number of cars allowed to take part in practice and to start the race is as stated on each Race

Circuit License. Only one single car may be entered per driver at each Competition. T-cars/spare cars are prohibited. A.23 RACE NUMBERS AND NAME ON THE CAR A.23.1 Each car will carry the race number of its driver on its rear side window. Race numbers must be in conformity

with the Appendix 6 to the present regulations. Racing Spirit will assign race numbers to drivers. A.23.2 a) The name or the emblem of the make of the car must appear on the bodywork of the car in the

original location(s). The name of the driver must also appear on the bodywork (rear side windows, windscreen and rear window), be easily legible and be in compliance with the Series promoter’s requirements.

b) Before Scrutineering, competitors must affix the Organiser's advertising on their car, and leave at the

Organiser's and promoter disposal locations that are reserved exclusively for them according to the diagram appended to the present regulations (see Appendix 4). Any lack of official advertising will be reported to the Stewards.

A.24 SPORTING CHECKS AND SCRUTINEERING A.24.1 Each competitor must have all documents required by Article A.5.1 available and the various documents

relating to his car. A.24.2 At each Competition, the Organiser will check all licences. The list of competitors, drivers and cars

allowed to take part in the Competition must be published by the Panel of Stewards after the end of the sporting checks and Scrutineering.

A.24.3 No competitor, driver or other person concerned with a car can be required to sign any discharge of

liability. A.24.4 Each car is identified by the number of its TCR technical passport. A.24.5 Competitors’/ driver’s sporting checks will take place according to the communicated schedule issued by the

organiser. Scrutineering of the cars will take place according to the communicated schedule issued by the organiser. The scrutineering order will be communicated by the Technical Delegate.

A.24.6 Scrutineering: the location is defined in the C.2 Appendix 2. Unless a waiver is granted by the Stewards,

competitors/drivers who do not keep to these time limits will not be allowed to take part in the Competition. The Scrutineering Time Table can be modified by the Stewards on request of the Technical Delegate and Competitors informed by bulletin.

A.24.7 No car may take part in the Competition until it has been passed by the scrutineers. A.24.8 The scrutineers may:

a Check the eligibility of a car or of a driver at any time during a Competition.

All competitors must submit for each vehicle the following original items to the scrutineer at Scrutineering for the races in which they take part, and whenever requested:


• TCR Thailand Technical Format

• TCR Thailand Technical Passport

• Official form for the safety cage

• Certification for the catalytic converter

b) Require a car to be dismantled by the competitor to make sure that the conditions of eligibility or conformity are fully satisfied,

c) Require a competitor to pay the reasonable expenses for the exercise of the powers mentioned in this Article,

d) Require a competitor to supply them with such parts, samples/drawings and any other information as

they may deem necessary. e) Require a competitor to replace a used part/s with the new part/s taken from original packing or

other reference parts. f) Require at any time during an event for any checks considered necessary (e.g. engine performance,

fuel quantity, etc.).

They will have the right to seal cars or parts and make the check in appropriate location and at postponed date.

A.24.9 a) Data acquisition system specified by the TCR Technical Regulations :

1 The competitors must use the TCR data acquisition system specified by the TCR Technical Regulations

2 This system must be used during the Series and serves exclusively to store the data acquired. The competitors are responsible for this system being installed in strict compliance with the

relevant instructions and is working at all times during the Competition. 3 All costs connected with the installation, checking, servicing and updating of the system are

borne entirely by the competitors. 4 The data may be checked at any time during the Competition. 5 The weight of the system is included in the minimum weight of the car

b) On-board camera footage recording system has to be fitted on Racing Spirit request.

1 A car must carry either an on-board camera footage recording system or 4 kg of ballast. This ballast must always be clearly identified by marking or by painting.

2 The weight of the system is not included in the minimum weight of the car

c) Competitors' camera 1 Cars may carry on-board cameras provided by each competitor. 2 The installation of this camera must be approved beforehand by the Racing Spirit. If approved, it

must be installed before scrutineering of the car and in compliance with the following safety requirements:

• The fixing device must withstand a deceleration of 25 g without detaching.

• The camera must not hinder driver's visibility, exit or extrication in case of emergency. 3 On request of the TCR Thailand Officials the competitors will deliver the footage to the organiser 4 The weight of the system is not included in the minimum weight of the car

A.24.10 Any car which, after being passed by the scrutineers, being dismantled or modified in a way which might

affect its safety or call into question its eligibility, or which is involved in an accident with similar consequences, must be presented again by the competitor for scrutineering approval.

A.24.11 The Race Director or the Clerk of the Course may require that any car involved in an accident be stopped and checked at any time during the Competition.

A.24.12 Checks and Scrutineering shall be carried out by duly appointed officials who shall also be responsible for

the operation of the Parc Fermé and who alone are authorised to give instructions to the competitors.


A.24.13 The Stewards will publish the findings of the scrutineers each time cars are checked during the Competition. These results will not include any specific figure except when a car is found to be in breach of the Technical Regulations.

A.25 SUPPLY OF TYRES IN THE SERIES AND TYRE LIMITATION DURING THE COMPETITION A.25.1 Racing Spirit will register reference tyres for the Series (dry- and wet-weather tyres). The TCR Thailand

Technical department will publish the list of control tyres selected at the latest two weeks prior the first Competition of the Series.

All tyres must be used as supplied by the tyre manufacturer designated by Racing Spirit. They must

comply with the specification determined by the reference tyres for the Series. Any chemical and/or mechanical treatment of the tyres except cleaning is prohibited. The original tyre tread and profile may not be modified or cut.

All new tyres must be collected during the Competition concerned from the tyre manufacturer

designated by Racing Spirit. A new tyre is a tyre that has not been previously registered and/or allocated to a driver.

A.25.2 Tyre limitation during the Competition:

a) Dry-weather tyres:

1 For the 1st Competition no more than 8 new dry-weather tyres may be used. 2 As from the 2nd, no more than 8 dry-weather tyres may be used, with a maximum of 4 new tyres.

Tyres registered with the same race number during a previous Competition of the Series may be re-allocated to the same driver and thus counted among the number of tyres authorised, insofar as these previously used tyres are identifiable via the traceability system defined by Racing Spirit. These tyres must have been previously authenticated by the tyre manufacturer before being presented for allocation. If a driver has no suitable tyres to present, he will forfeit his right to use these tyres.

b) Wet-weather tyres:

1 During the Competition, no driver may use more than 16 wet-weather tyres. It is compulsory for each Competitor to purchase 1 set of wet tyres prior to their participation in

their first event.

c) Change of competitor:

1 In the case of a change of competitor as specified in Article A.19.1 the competitor will be recognized as a new competitor and the rule of Article A.25.2 will be applied.

A.25.3 Checking of tyres:

a) The checking of the tyres will be carried out according to a process defined by Racing Spirit.

b) Both sidewalls of all tyres which are to be used at a Competition must be marked with a unique identification.

c) Other than in cases of force majeure (accepted as such by the stewards of the meeting), all tyres

intended for use at a Competition must be presented to the TCR Thailand Technical Delegate for allocation prior to the end of initial scrutineering.

A.25.4 Use of tyres:

a) The use of tyres without appropriate identification is strictly forbidden during the entire Competition (including the starting procedure and the grid).


b) Wet-weather tyres may be used only after the track has been declared wet by the Clerk of the Course/the Race Director for the session (Free Practice, Qualifying, and Shake down) or the races.

A.25.5 The use of tyre-warmers is forbidden or any other means of changing the character of the tyres. (A.25.2)

A.26 LIMITATION OF THE NUMBER OF ENGINES AND TURBOS DURING THE COMPETITION A.26.1 Number of engines authorised during the season:

a) No car may use more than 3 engines during the season. The engine is associated with the driver’s race number. It will follow the driver if he changes cars, unless the new car is of a different model. If a driver is absent from one or more Competitions, his engine will be linked to the TCR Thailand Technical Passport Number of the racing car.

b) An engine will be considered as having been used once the car’s timing transponder has indicated that

it has left the pit lane.

c) Each engine must be sealed by the TCR Technical Delegate before being used by the competitor for the first time. It will be sealed so as to prevent the dismantling of the cylinder head and oil sump. The removing of one or more seals must be approved beforehand by the TCR Thailand Technical

Delegate Any seal breaking will be penalized with a sanction which may go as far as exclusion. The

breaking of any seal will be considered as a change of engine.

d) The replacing of an engine by a competitor must be requested in writing to the TCR Thailand Technical Delegate. Any additional change of engine automatically results in the driver starting the next race in which the driver takes part from the back of the grid, except in a case of force majeure recognised as such by the Panel of Stewards, the onus of proof being on the competitor.

A.26.2 Number of turbo authorized during the season: 5. Any additional change of turbo automatically results in

the driver starting the next race in which the driver takes part from the back of the grid, except in a case of force majeure recognized as such by the Panel of the Steward, the onus of proof being on the competitor.

A.26.3 Penalties imposed by the Panel of Stewards for infringements of the rules on engine and/or turbo

changes are not susceptible to appeal (cf. Article 12.2.4 of the Code). A.27 WEIGHING A.27.1 The Minimum weight defined the sum of the minimum weight defined by the TCR Technical Regulations plus

the Success Ballast weight Article A.28 has to be respected at any time during the event. The Minimum Weight can be modified by as BoP corrections during the season Article A.29.

A.27.2 The weight of any car may be checked at any time during the Competition as follows: All drivers entered in the Series will be weighed, wearing their complete racing apparel, at the first

Competition of the season and at mid-season. If a driver is entered later in the season, he will be weighed at his first Competition. The weights of the drivers will then be entered into a list which is under the control of the TCR Thailand Technical Delegate. To identify which driver is on board the car, each driver will bear a numbered sticker symmetrically at the level of the opening for visibility on both sides of his helmet as well as on his FIA-approved head-restraint device. The minimum weight of the car according to TCR Thailand Technical Regulations is the weight without fuel and with the Success Ballast Weight. Oil and water/coolant for the engine and brake fluid must be at their normal levels. The tanks for consumable liquids must be drained and the driver's non-compulsory equipment must be removed.

A.27.3 a) During and after all the practice sessions:

1) the TCR Thailand Technical Delegate will install weighing equipment in the pit lane and/or in an


area as close to the first pit as possible. This area will be used for the weighing procedure; 2) the TCR Thailand Technical Delegate will select cars to undergo the weighing procedure. The TCR

Thailand Technical Delegate will inform the driver by means of traffic lights and/or by flags that his car has been selected for weighing;

3) having been informed that his car has been selected for weighing, the driver must proceed

directly to the weighing area, without outside help, and may be asked to stop his engine; 4) the car will then be weighed, with or without the driver, and checked. In the case of an

irregularity, the results will be given to the driver or a team representative in writing; 5) the car must reach the weighing area and return to its garage under its own power, with no

outside assistance, failing which it will be placed under the exclusive control of the marshals who will take the car to be weighed or to its garage;

6) the driver and his car may not leave the weighing area without the consent of the TCR Thailand

Technical Delegate or his nominee.

b) After the race: The Technical Delegate will weigh the classified cars of his choice, except in a case of “force

majeure”. c) Should the weight of the car be less than that specified in the Technical Regulations when weighed

under a) or b) above, the car and the driver may be excluded from the Competition save when the deficiency in weight results from the accidental loss of a component of the car.

d) No solid, liquid, gas or other substance or matter of any nature whatsoever may be added to, placed on, or removed from a car after it has been selected for weighing or has finished the race or during the weighing procedure (except by a scrutineer when acting in his official capacity and, after the race, in accordance with the prescriptions of the TCR Thailand Technical Regulations).

e) Only scrutineers, officials and team members on officials’ request may enter the weighing area. No intervention of any kind is allowed there unless authorised by such officials.

A.27.4 Any breach of these provisions for the weighing of cars may result in the application of one of the

following penalties:

• a drop of places on the starting grid for a later race in which the driver takes part,

• the cancellation of all or part of the times set in practice,

• the exclusion of the car concerned,

• any other penalty provided for in the Code. A.28 SUCCESS BALLAST WEIGHT A.28.1 a) success ballast weight will be applied for the best 3 performing drivers at each Competition. Weight application

1) The maximum success ballast weight is 30 kg. It will be divided up as follows:

• a 30 kg will be added to the minimum weight of the car of the best driver classified in the previous Competition (the result is given by the sum of points of previous TCR Thailand Competition Race 1 and Race 2)

• a 20 kg will be added to the minimum weight of the car of the second driver classified in the previous Competition (the result is given by the sum of points of previous TCR Thailand Competition Race 1 and Race 2)


• a 10 kg will be added to the minimum weight of the car of the third driver classified in the previous Competition (the result is given by the sum of points of previous TCR Thailand Competition Race 1 and Race 2)

The success ballast weight must be carried from the scrutineering of the following Competition only

(Race 1 and Race 2) b) If a driver does not compete in the following Series Competition, he will carry the ballast at the first

following Series competition in which he takes part. c) The provisional list of the applicable success ballast weight per driver will be published by TCR

Thailand Technical Delegate at the latest 7 days prior to the beginning of the Competition concerned. A.29 BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A.29.1 The balance of Performance (BoP) will be defined by WSC before the start of the season and will be

maintained through corrections through the season. The BoP and the adjustments to the technical specifications of the cars are carried out by WSC In order to optimize the BoP, WSC reserves the right to adjust the following items for each competitor:

• Minimum weight of the car

• Any other technical restriction it may deem necessary

• Engine performance level implemented by monitored electronic components

• Any other technical restriction it may deem necessary

In order to establish and maintain the BoP WSC will make use of following actions:

• BoP by numbers;

For this purpose WSC will define Cars’ Numerical Models and will define the BoP cars’ parameters on the Series’ Circuits.

All full-season entrants will communicate all requested technical information.

In absence of information WSC will use estimated parameters. WSC may request any reasonable surveyed measurements (e.g. engine dyno, wind tunnel, etc.) in order to determine or verify the communicated values.

The Cars’ Numerical Models will be steadily updated during the season using the logged data.

• BoP sessions of the TCR models may be held before the start of the season. All models of car will be tested. Failure to attend may entail a penalty to be decided by WSC

One or more official testing sessions may be organized by WSC. All full-season entrants are obliged to be present with at least one of the cars they intend to enter in the season.

• BoP corrections during the season following the demonstrated performance level in the previous events.

Any breaches of these rules will be reported to the Stewards. Penalties may go as far as exclusion from the Competition.

A.30 GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS A.30.1 No signal of any kind may pass between a moving car and anyone connected with the car’s entrant or

driver save for the following: a) legible messages on a pit board; b) body movement by the driver or by the pit wall team member c) lap trigger signals from the pits to the car. Lap marker transmitters shall be battery-powered and once

operating must be free-standing (i.e. not connected to any other pit equipment by means of wires, optical fibres, radio, Wi-Fi, etc.), firmly fixed along the start and finish line and incapable of receiving external information.


Such lap triggers shall use a transmitter operating with a carrier frequency above 10 GHz (radio or optical)

and a beam half angle of no more than 36° when measured at the 3dB point, and shall not be used for the transmission of any data from pit to the car other than the lap mark.

Lap mark data must be transmitted repeatedly and must be demonstrably consistent;

d) verbal communication between a driver and his team by radio;

e) electromagnetic radiation between 2.0 and 2.7 GHz is forbidden. A.31 GENERAL SAFETY A.31.1 Official instructions will be given to drivers by means of the signals set out in the Code. Competitors

must not use flags similar in any way whatsoever to these. The driver and his mechanics must follow the instructions of the track marshals at all times.

A.31.2 Drivers are strictly forbidden to drive their car in the opposite direction to the race unless this is

absolutely necessary in order to move the car from a dangerous position. A car may only be pushed to remove it from a dangerous position as directed by the marshals.

A.31.3 Any driver intending to leave the track or to go to his pit or the paddock area must signal his intention to do

so in good time, making sure that he can do this without danger. A.31.4 During Practice, Qualifying, the Shakedown and the Races, drivers may only use the track and must at all

times observe the provisions of the Code relating to driving behavior on circuit. A.31.5 A driver who abandons a car must leave it in neutral or with the clutch disengaged and with the steering

wheel in place. A.31.6 Repairs to a car may only be carried in the paddock, pits or on the grid. A.31.7 The Organiser must provide at least two fire extinguisher of 5kg capacity to each competitor and ensure that

they work properly. A.31.8 Save as specifically authorised by the Code or these Sporting Regulations, no one except the driver may

touch a stopped car unless it is in the paddock, the team’s designated garage area, the pit lane or on the starting grid.

A.31.9 At no time may a car be reversed in the pit lane under its own power. A.31.10 During the periods commencing 15 minutes prior to and ending 5 minutes after every session, and the

period between the commencement of the formation lap which immediately precedes the Race and the time when the last car enters the Parc Fermé, no one is allowed on the track with the exception of:

a) marshals or other authorised personnel in the execution of their duty; b) drivers when driving or under the direction of the marshals; c) team personnel, in the case of a start procedure. d) team personnel working on a car on the grid during a race suspension in accordance with A.41.1.

A.31.11 During a race, the engine may only be started with the starter, except in the pit lane where the use of an

external starting device is allowed under the conditions provided for in Articles A.38.4. A.31.12 Drivers taking part in the Competition must always wear the equipment specified in Appendix L to the

Code.


A.31.13 In order to be able to access to the airway of an injured driver should the need arise, the following test will be carried out at least once per season with each participant in the Series:

The driver is to be seated in his car, with full-face helmet and FIA-approved head restraint in place and

attached and safety harness buckled. With the help of two rescuers, the chief medical officer of the Competition must be able to remove the helmet with the driver’s head maintained in a neutral position at all times.

If this is impossible, the driver will be required to wear an open-face helmet homologated for use with the

FIA-approved head restraint device. A.31.14 A speed limit of 60 kph during the Competition is enforced in the pit lane. Except during the race, any driver who exceeds the limit will be fined for each kph above the limit.

During the race, the Stewards may impose either of the penalties under Article A.16.3 a) or b) on any driver who exceeds the limit.

A.31.15 If a driver has serious mechanical difficulties during practice or the race, he must leave the track or

return to his pit as soon as it is safe to do so. A.31.16 The car’s white headlights, red rear light and rear fog lights must be illuminated at all times when it is

running on a track that has been declared a “wet track”. It shall be at the discretion of the Race Director to decide if a driver should be stopped because his lights are not working. Should a car be stopped in this way, it may re-join the Competition when the fault has been remedied.

A.31.17 Only five team members per participating car (all of whom shall have been issued with and shall be

wearing special identification) are allowed in the signaling area during practice and after the start of the race. People under 16 years of age are not allowed in the pits, pit lane or on the pit wall whilst cars are running on the circuit.

A.31.18 Animals, except those which may have been expressly authorised for use by security services, are forbidden

in the pit area and on the track and in any spectator area. A.31.19 The Race Director or Chief Medical Officer of the Competition can require a driver to undergo a medical

examination at any time during a Competition. A.31.20 Failure to comply with the general safety requirements of the Code or these Sporting Regulations may

result in the exclusion of the car and driver concerned from the Competition. A.32 PIT LANE A.32.1 Drivers must follow the directions of the marshals at all times.

a) For the avoidance of doubt and for description purposes, the pit lane shall be divided into two lanes. The lane closest to the pit wall is designated the “fast lane”, and the lane closest to the garages is

designated the “working lane” and is the only area where any work may be carried out on a car. b) Unless a car is pushed from the grid at any time during the start procedure, cars may only be driven

from the team’s designated garage area to the end of the pit lane. c) Any driver intending to start the race from the pit lane may not drive his car from his team’s

designated garage area until the 10-minute signal has been given and must stop in single file in the fast lane.

When cars are permitted to leave the pit lane, they must do so in the order in which they arrived at the

end of the pit lane, unless another car is unduly delayed.

d) Competitors must not paint lines on any part of the pit lane.


e) No equipment may be left in the fast lane. A car may enter or remain in the fast lane only with the

driver sitting in the car behind the steering wheel in his normal position, and under its own power. f) Team personnel are only allowed in the pit lane immediately before they are required to work on a car

and must withdraw as soon as the work is completed. The supporting arms may not exceed 4 metres in length (measured from the line marking off the garage from the working lane) and they must be positioned in such a way that all suspended equipment and hoses are at least 2 metres above the ground.

g) It is the responsibility of the competitor to release his car after a pit stop only when it is safe to do so.

Cars in the fast lane have priority over the ones leaving the working lane. h) Cars must be angle-parked in formation at all free practice sessions, Qualifying and Shakedown (rear

of the car into the pit entry at an angle of approximately 45 degrees facing towards the pit lane exit), even in the case of a change of one or more wheels. Only in this position can cars be worked on when stopped in the pit lane working area.

During the course of an official qualifying session, all competing cars must remain in the pit lane whilst

not on the track. At no time will competing cars be allowed in their garage or the paddock areas until such time as the official Qualifying session has ended and the car has been cleared from any post-qualifying scrutineering checks and released from the Parc Fermé, except with the express permission of the TCR Thailand Technical Delegate.

i) During Practice, Qualifying, Shakedown and the Races, the garage openings (facing the pit lane)

must be free from any kind of covering that obstructs a clear view of what is happening inside the garage. During the Competition, the cars must be parked with the front facing towards the pit lane at all times when in the garages.

j) For Practice, Qualifying, Shakedown and the Races, the cars are allowed to drive in the fast lane

only after the pit exit is open (except in case c) and/or when a race is suspended). k) During the activities relating to the support Competitions taking place on the same weekend, a car

may be moved in the pit lane only with the agreement of the Race Director.

A.33 FUEL, REFUELLING AND PIT ASSISTANCE A.33.1 The single fuel supplier is designated by Racing Spirit. The TCR-approved comparative analysis control

device provided by the supplier is the only authentic one. The check of fuel’s specification may be made at any time of the competitions.

A.33.2 At any time, the car must contain at least 2 kg of fuel for sampling. The 2 kg of fuel must be removed from

the tank via the self-sealing connector placed near the engine and using the car’s fuel pump system (in conformity to FIA Technical list n.5) Each competitor will provide a fuel hose 1,5m long equipped with the counterpart of the self-sealing connector allowing the fuel collection.

The cooling of the fuel, by any means whatsoever, is prohibited (cf. Appendix J). A.33.3 Except when work is carried out on a car, all personnel must remain inside the pit. There is no limitation on

the number of mechanics. Specific rules will be communicated by Racing Spirit in case of no pits availability for competitors.

A.33.4 During Practice, Qualifying, Shakedown and the Races, refuelling and/or removing of fuel is not permitted. A.33.5 Any breach of the provisions of the Code or these Sporting Regulations relating to pit assistance and

refuelling may result in the exclusion of the car and driver(s) concerned from the Competition.


A.34 PRACTICE, QUALIFYING AND SHAKEDOWN A.34.1 Save where these Sporting Regulations require otherwise, pit and track discipline and safety measures will

be the same for all practice sessions and shake down as for the race. A.34.2 No driver may start in a race without having taken part in Qualifying, except in a case of “force majeure”

duly recognised as such by the Stewards. A.34.3 a) During Practice and the Shakedown, there will be a green light and a red light at the pit lane exit. Cars

may only leave the pit lane when the green light is on. Further, a blue flag or a blue flashing light will be shown at the pit lane exit to warn drivers leaving the pit lane if cars are approaching on the track.

b) At the end of each session, all drivers may cross the Line only once.

A.34.4 The time schedule and the programme of the sessions will be published separately. The Stewards

have the unappealable power to amend the Competition format and timetable in any way at any time. With the submission of their registration, all participants in the Series agree to abide by the following

restrictions on testing: One or two official testing sessions will be organised by the Series Promoter, the costs being charged to the

Competitors. From the 1st Competition right through to the last, no private testing is permitted with cars complying

completely or partly with the TCR Technical Regulations at any venue prior to its hosting a Series round. A.34.5 There will be one free practice sessions of 30 minutes. An additional session of 10 minutes called

Shakedown may be scheduled by the Organiser in agreement with the Series Promoter. Additional private testing may be scheduled.

A.34.6 There will be one 30-minute qualifying session. From the start of Qualifying until its completion, the following

principles will apply:

- no fuel can be added or removed from the cars; - all cars must be angle-parked in the working lane, when not on the track; - cars will only be allowed on the fast lane when the pit exit is open at the start or restart of the session.

At the completion of Qualifying, all cars will be under Parc Fermé regulations. Any work that is being carried out on cars must stop at the chequered flag, and the relevant cars must be

resting on their wheels. Cars that are on the track will be driven directly to the Parc Fermé without stopping in the pit lane, unless

instructed otherwise by Officials. Cars that are in the pit lane must immediately be pushed by the teams to Parc Fermé. In both cases,

drivers and teams must comply with the instructions of Officials. A.34.7 If a car stops during a s e s s i o n it must be removed from the track as quickly as possible so that

its presence does not constitute a danger or hinder other competitors. If the driver is unable to drive the car from a dangerous position, it shall be the duty of the marshals to assist him.

If technical means are used by the marshals to remove the car to a safe position, this assistance cannot be

used to help the driver/car concerned to rejoin the session. A.34.8 Practice, Qualifying and Shakedown may be interrupted as often and for as long as deemed necessary to

clear the track or to allow the recovery of a car. In the case of Practice only, the Race Director may decline to prolong the session after an interruption of this kind.


Furthermore if, in the opinion of the Stewards, a stoppage is caused deliberately, the driver concerned may have his times from that session cancelled (in substitution or in addition to other available penalties) and may not be permitted to take part in any other practice session that day.

In case of a driving infringement during any session, the Stewards may drop the driver as many grid

positions as they consider appropriate (in substitution or in addition to other available penalties). In case of an infringement concerning the non-respect of the track limits (Appendix L to the ISC,

Chapter IV, Article 2), the Stewards may cancel the improved lap times set as a result of that infringement (in addition to or in substitution for any other available penalties).

Unless it is completely clear that a driver committed a driving infringement, any such incident will normally be

investigated after the relevant session; any penalty imposed shall not be subject to appeal. Where appropriate, regard will also be given to the provisions of Article A.18. A.34.9 All cars abandoned on the circuit during any session will be brought back to the pits as soon as possible and

may participate in the subsequent session. A.34.10 Should Qualifying be thus interrupted, no protest can be accepted as to the possible effects of the

interruption on the qualification of drivers admitted to start. A.34.11 All laps covered during Qualifying will be timed. With the exception of a lap in which a red flag is shown, each

time a car crosses the Line it will be deemed to have completed one lap. A.35 STOPPING THE SESSION A.35.1 Should it become necessary to stop the s e s s i o n because the circuit is blocked by an accident or

because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the red flag and the abort lights will be shown at the Line. Simultaneously, red flags will be shown at all the marshals’ posts. When the signal is given to stop, all cars shall immediately reduce speed and proceed slowly back to their respective pits; parking in the fast lane is forbidden.

All cars abandoned on the track will be removed to a safe place. At the end of each practice session, all

drivers may only cross the Line once. A.36. THE GRID A.36.1 At the end of Qualifying, the fastest time achieved by each driver will be published officially. A.36.2 Should two or more drivers have set identical times, priority will be given to the one who set it first. Once the grid for Race 1 has been established in accordance with Article A.36.2, grid position penalties (if

any) will be applied to the drivers in question in the order in which the offences were committed. A.36.3 Any driver whose best qualifying lap exceeds 120% of the fastest time in may not be allowed to take part in

the race. Under exceptional circumstances, which may include setting a lap time in a previous free practice session,

the Stewards may permit the car to start the race. Should more than one driver be accepted in this manner, their order will be determined by the Stewards.

In neither case may a team appeal against the Stewards’ decision. A.36.4 The final starting grids of Race 1 and Race 2 will be published at least 60 minutes before the opening of the

pit lane on their respective race days. Any competitor whose car(s) is (are) unable to start for any reason whatsoever (or who has good reason to

believe that their car (s) will not be ready to start) must inform the Race Director or TCR Thailand


Technical Delegate accordingly at the earliest opportunity and, in any case, no later than 45 minutes before the start of each Race.

A.36.5 The starting grid for Race 1 will be drawn up in the following way: The fastest car from qualify session will start the race from the position on the grid which is the pole position.

The second fastest car will start from the next position and so on. A36.6 The starting grid for Race 2 will be drawn up in the following way: The grid will be occupied by the cars from the result of Race 1 in exception of positions 1 to 5 t h a t will be

in reverse order. A.36.7 The rows on the grid will be separated by at least 8 metres. A.37 BRIEFING A.37.1 A briefing by the Race Director will take place preferably on the day before the first free practice. All

drivers entered in the Competition, and their competitors’ appointed representatives must be present throughout the briefing; any absence may result in exclusion from the race.

If the Race Director considers that another briefing is necessary, this will take place at a time and place

agreed with the Stewards of the Meeting. The drivers and the competitors’ representatives will be informed accordingly.

A.38 STARTING PROCEDURE A.38.1 A. Race 1: 15 minutes before the time for the start of the formation lap, the pit exit will be opened and the

cars will be permitted to leave the pits to cover a reconnaissance lap. At the end of this lap, they will stop on the grid in starting order with their engines stopped. Should they wish to cover more than one reconnaissance lap, this must be done by driving through the pit lane at a greatly reduced speed between laps.

Any car, which does not finish the reconnaissance lap and does not reach the grid or the pit lane under its

own power, will not be permitted to start the race. After the race, the cars will be brought back to Parc Fermé. A.38.2 B. Race 2: 15 minutes before the time for the start of the formation lap, the pit exit will be opened and the

cars will be permitted to leave the pits to cover a reconnaissance lap. At the end of this lap, they will stop on the grid in starting order with their engines stopped. Should they wish to cover more than one reconnaissance lap, this must be done by driving through the pit lane at a greatly reduced speed between laps.

Any car, which does not finish the reconnaissance lap and does not reach the grid or the pit lane under its

own power, will not be permitted to start the race. After the race, the cars will be brought back to Parc Fermé. A.38.3 12 minutes before the time for the start of the formation lap, a warning signal announcing the closing of the

pit exit in 2 minutes will be given. 10 minutes before the time for the start of the formation lap, the pit exit will be closed and a second warning

signal will be given. Any car, which is still in the pits, can start from the pits, but only under the direction of the marshals. It may be moved to the pit exit only with the driver in position.

Where the pit exit is immediately after the Line, all such cars may then join the race once the whole field has

passed the end of the pit lane for the first time after the start. Where the pit exit is immediately before the Line, cars will join the race as soon as the whole field has

crossed the Line after the start.


A.38.4 The use of an external battery is authorised on the starting grid, in the working area, in front of the

team’s garage and in the waiting area at the end of the pit lane in case of a start from there. A.38.5 The approach of the start will be announced by signals shown five minutes, three minutes, one minute and

fifteen seconds before the start of the formation lap, each of which will be accompanied by an audible warning.

When the five-minute signal is shown, everybody except drivers, officials and team technical staff must leave

the grid. Wheel changes on the starting grid may only be allowed prior to the five-minute signal. When the five-minute signal is shown, all cars must have their wheels fitted. After this signal, wheels may

only be removed in the pits. A drive-through penalty as indicated in Article A.16.3 a) will be imposed on any driver whose car did not have

all its wheels fully fitted at the five-minute signal. At the three-minute signal, the cars must be resting on their wheels. A drive-through penalty as indicated in Article A.16.3 a) will be imposed on any driver whose car was not

resting on its wheels at the three-minute signal. When the one-minute signal is shown, engines will be started and all team technical staff must leave the grid

by the time the 15-second signal is given, taking all equipment with them. Refuelling on the grid is prohibited. A.38.6 Fifteen-second signal: 15 seconds after this signal a green flag / light will be shown at the front of the grid

whereupon the cars will begin a formation lap, maintaining their starting order. The cars will be followed by a race-closing car. During this lap, practice starts are forbidden and the formation must be kept as tight as possible.

Overtaking during the formation lap is only permitted if a car is delayed when leaving its grid position and

cars behind cannot avoid passing it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In this case, drivers may only overtake to re-establish the original starting order.

Any driver who is delayed leaving the grid may not overtake another moving car if he was stationary after

the remainder of the cars had crossed the Line, and must start the race from the back of the grid. If more than one driver is affected, they must form up at the back of the grid in the order in which they left to complete the formation lap.

If the Line is not situated in front of the pole position, for the purposes of this Article only, it will be deemed to

be a white line one metre in front of pole position. A.38.7 If any driver needs assistance after the 15-second signal, he must indicate this to the marshals. If the car is still unable to start the formation lap, it will be pushed into the pit lane by the shortest route and

the mechanics may work on the car again. Any driver being pushed from the grid may not attempt to start his car until in the pit lane. In this case, marshals with yellow flags will stand beside any car (or cars) concerned to warn drivers behind. When leaving the grid, all drivers must proceed at a greatly reduced speed until clear of any Team personnel

standing beside the track. Marshals will be instructed to push any car or cars which remain on the grid into the pit lane by the shortest


route immediately after all cars able to leave the grid have done so. A.38.8 When the cars have come back to their respective grid positions, a green flag will be shown behind the last

grid row. The starter will then show a 5-second signal, and will then switch on the red light. Normally, the time lapse

between switching on the red lights and extinguishing them will be between 0.2 and 3 seconds. The race will be started by extinguishing the red lights.

A.38.9 If, after returning to the starting grid at the end of the formation lap, a problem arises, the following

procedures shall apply:

a) If a car develops a problem that could endanger the start, the driver must immediately indicate this to the marshals and the marshal responsible for that row must immediately wave a yellow flag. If the Race Director decides the start should be delayed, the green lights will be illuminated two seconds after the abort lights, a board saying “EXTRA FORMATION LAP” will be displayed, and all cars able to do so must complete a further formation lap whilst the car, which developed the problem, is moved into the pit lane.

Any driver being pushed from the grid may not attempt to start the car. The team may then attempt to rectify the problem and, if successful, the car may then start from the end of

the pit lane. Should there be more than one car involved their starting order will be determined by the order in which they reached the end of the pit lane.

Every time this happens the race will be shortened by one lap.

a) If any other type of problem arises, and if the Race Director decides the start should be delayed, the following procedures shall apply:

1) If the race has not been started, the abort lights will be switched on, a board saying “DELAYED

START” will be displayed, all engines will be stopped and the new formation lap will start 5 minutes later with the race distance reduced by one lap. The next signal will be the three- minute signal.

Every time this happens the race will be shortened by one lap. 2) If the race has been started, the marshals alongside the grid will wave their yellow flags to

inform the drivers that a car is stationary on the grid.

3) If, after the start, a car is immobilised on the starting grid, it shall be the duty of the marshals to push it into the pit lane by the fastest route.

4) If the driver is unable to start the car whilst it is being pushed, his mechanics may attempt to

start it in the pit lane. If the car then starts, it may rejoin the race.

The starting signal will be given by extinguishing all red lights. During the start of a race, the pit wall must be kept free of all persons with the exception of properly

authorised officials and fire marshals, all of whom shall have been issued with and shall be wearing the appropriate pass.

b) If a problem arises when the cars reach the Line at the end of the formation lap, the red light will

stay on. Yellow flags will be displayed at all observation posts. The cars, with the pole position leading, will complete a new formation lap. They will be joined and led by the official leading car and will continue for another formation lap.

c) If further formation laps are necessary, only the first two laps will not count towards the total

distance of the race.


The maximum total number of additional laps, whether they are formation laps or laps covered behind the safety car in accordance with Article A.41.1 of the present regulations, is two.

A.38.10 All cars starting from the pit lane must be stopped by the marshals at the pit lane exit. These cars are

considered to have started as soon as released by the marshals. The lights at the pit lane exit must be strictly observed. Cars starting from the pit lane will have completed their first lap as soon as they cross the start/finish line for the first time.

If the pit lane exit is before the line, cars starting from the pit lane will have completed their first lap as

soon as they cross the start/finish line for the second time. A.38.11 During the start of a race, the pit wall must be kept free of all persons with the exception of one person per

car, properly authorised officials and fire marshals, all of whom shall have been issued with and shall be wearing the appropriate pass.

A.38.12 A time penalty will be imposed for a false start if so reported by start line judges, judges of fact, the

Race Director or the Starter. A.38.13 Only in the following cases will any variation in the start procedure be allowed:

a) If it starts to rain after the five-minute signal but before the race is started and, in the opinion of the Race Director, teams should be given the opportunity to change tyres, the abort lights will be shown on the Line and the starting procedure will begin again at the 10-minute point. If necessary, the procedure set out in Article A.38.6 will be followed.

b) If the start of the race is imminent and, in the opinion of the Race Director, the volume of water on the

track is such that it cannot be negotiated safely even on wet-weather tyres, the abort lights will be shown on the Line and information concerning the likely delay will be displayed on the timing monitors. Once the start time is known, at least ten minutes’ warning will be given.

c) If the race is started behind the Safety Car, Article A.41 will apply.

A.38.14 The Stewards may use any video or electronic means to assist them in reaching a decision. The

Stewards may overrule judges of fact. A.39 THE RACE A.39.1 A race will not be suspended in the event of rain unless the circuit is blocked or it is dangerous to continue. A.39.2 If a car stops during the race, it must be removed from the track as quickly as possible so that its

presence does not constitute a danger or hinder other competitors. If the driver is unable to drive the car from a dangerous position, it shall be the duty of the marshals to assist him. If any such assistance results in the engine starting and the driver rejoining the race, the car will be excluded from the results of the race.

If technical means are used by the marshals to remove the car to a safe position, this assistance cannot be

used to help the driver/car concerned to rejoin the race, except under Article A.42. A.39.3 During the race, drivers leaving the pit lane will do so only when the light at the pit lane exit is green and

under their own responsibility. A marshal with a blue flag, or a blue flashing light, will also warn the driver if cars are approaching on the track.

A.40 SAFETY CAR A.40.1 Article 2.9 of Appendix H. Paragraph 2.9.16 does not apply to this Series. It is replaced with the following text: In each race, the first 2 Safety Car laps completed will not count

towards the race distance.


A.41 SUSPENDING THE RACE A.41.1 Should it become necessary to suspend the race because the circuit is blocked by an accident or

because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at all marshal posts and the abort lights to be shown at the Line.

When the signal is given, overtaking is forbidden, the pit exit will be closed and all cars must proceed slowly

to the red flag line where they must stop in staggered formation. If the leading car on the track is not at the front of the line, any cars between it and the red flag line will be waved off to complete another lap before the race is resumed.

Any cars unable to return to the grid as a result of the track being blocked, will be brought back when the

track is cleared and will be arranged in the order they occupied before the race was suspended. The order of the cars will be determined according to the positions they occupied at the end of the circuit

section covered before the decision to suspend the race was taken. All such cars will then be permitted to resume the race. The Safety Car will then be driven to the front of the line of cars behind the red flag line. Whilst the race is

suspended:

▪ neither the race nor the timekeeping system will stop; ▪ cars may be worked on once they have stopped behind the red flag line or entered the pits, but any

such work must not impede the resumption of the race ▪ refuelling and/or removing of fuel is forbidden; ▪ only team members and officials will be permitted on the grid.

Cars may enter the pit lane when the race is suspended, but a drive-through penalty (see Article A.16.3) will

be imposed on any driver who enters the pit lane or whose car is pushed from the grid to the pit lane after the race has been suspended. Any car which was in the pit entry or pit lane when the race was suspended will not incur a penalty.

All cars in the pit lane will be permitted to leave the pits once the race has been resumed, but any which were in the pit entry or pit lane when the race was suspended will be released before any others. Subject to the above, any car intending to resume the race from the pit exit may do so in the order they got there under their own power, unless another car was unduly delayed.

A.42 RESUMING THE RACE A.42.1 The delay will be kept as short as possible and, as soon as a resumption time is known, teams will be

informed via the timing monitors; in all cases, at least ten minutes’ warning will be given. Signals will be shown ten minutes, five minutes, three minutes, one minute, and fifteen seconds before the

resumption, and each of these will be accompanied by an audible warning. When the five-minute signal is shown, all cars must have their wheels fitted; after this signal, wheels may

only be removed in the pit lane or on the grid during a further race suspension. A drive-through penalty as indicated in A.16.3 a) will be imposed on any driver whose car did not have all

its wheels fully fitted at the five-minute signal. At the three-minute signal, the cars must be resting on their wheels.


A drive-through penalty as indicated in A.16.3 a) will be imposed on any driver whose car did not resting on its wheels at the three-minute signal.

At some point after the three-minute signal, which will be dependent upon the expected lap time, any cars

between the red flag line and the leader will be waved off to complete a further lap, without overtaking, and join the line of cars behind the Safety Car.

When the one-minute signal is shown, engines should be started, and all team personnel must leave the grid

by the time the 15-second signal is given, taking all equipment with them. If any driver needs assistance after the 15-second signal, he must indicate this to the marshals and, when the remainder of the cars able to do so has left the grid, marshals will be instructed to push the car into the pit lane. In this case, marshals with yellow flags will stand beside any car (or cars) concerned to warn drivers behind.

Any driver who is unable to start the formation lap must indicate this to the marshals. When leaving the grid,

all drivers must proceed at a greatly reduced speed until clear of any team personnel standing beside the track.

Marshals will be instructed to push any car (or cars) remaining on the grid into the pit lane by the

shortest route as soon as all cars able to leave the grid have done so. Any driver being pushed from the grid may not attempt to start his car until in the pit lane and must follow the instructions of the marshals.

The race will be resumed behind the Safety Car when the green lights are illuminated. The Safety Car will

enter the pits after one lap unless all cars are not yet in a line behind the Safety Car and team personnel are still clearing the grid or a further incident occurs necessitating another intervention.

When the green lights are illuminated, the Safety Car will leave the grid with all cars following, in the

order in which they stopped behind the red flag line, no more than 5 car lengths apart. Soon after the last car in line behind the Safety Car passes the end of the pit lane, the pit exit light will turn green; any car in the pit lane may then enter the track and join the line of cars behind the Safety Car.

Overtaking during this lap is permitted only if a car is delayed when leaving the red flag line and cars behind

cannot avoid passing it without unduly delaying the remainder of the field. In this case, drivers may only overtake to re-establish the order before the race was suspended.

Any driver who is delayed leaving the red flag line may not overtake another moving car if he was stationary

after the remainder of the cars had crossed the red flag Line, and must form up at the back of the line of cars behind the Safety Car. If more than one driver is affected, they must form up at the back of the field in the order in which they left the grid.

Either of the penalties under A.16.3 a) or b) will be imposed on any driver who, in the opinion of the

Stewards, unnecessarily overtook another car during the lap. During this lap, Article 2.9 of Appendix H will apply. If the race cannot be resumed, the results will be taken at the end of the penultimate lap before the lap during

which the signal to suspend the race was given. A.43 FINISH A.43.1 The end-of-race signal will be given at the Line as soon as the leading car has completed the full race

distance in accordance with A.6.3. A.43.2 Should for any reason the end-of-race signal be given before the leading car completes the scheduled

number of laps, the race will be deemed to have finished when the leading car last crossed the Line before the signal was given.

Should the end-of-race signal be delayed for any reason, the race will be deemed to have finished when it

should have finished.


A.43.3 After the end-of-race signal, all classified cars must proceed on the circuit directly to the Parc Fermé without any unnecessary delay, without receiving any object whatsoever and without any assistance (except that of the marshals if necessary).

Any classified car, which cannot reach the Parc Fermé under its own power, will be placed under the

exclusive control of the marshals, who will direct the car to the Parc Fermé. A.44 PARC FERME A.44.1 Only those officials responsible for supervision may enter the Parc Fermé. No intervention of any kind is

allowed there unless authorised by such officials. A.44.2 As soon as the end-of-qualifying or end-of-race signal has been shown at the Line, Parc Fermé

Regulations will apply in the area between the Line and the Parc Fermé entrance. A.44.3 The Parc Fermé shall be sufficiently large and secure that no unauthorised persons can gain access to it. Parc Fermé between the races: A.44.4

a) From the moment the end-of-race signal for the Race is shown, Parc Fermé rules will apply, with the exception that, under the supervision of the marshals, electronic devices may be connected to the cars for the sole purpose of reading data. Such connecting systems must be located on the exterior bodywork of the cars.

Team personnel must push cars into the Parc Fermé, the location of which will be determined at each

Competition according to the circumstances of the site. b) The Parc Fermé must be positioned as close as possible to the podium, preferably immediately

below, with direct access. As soon as all the cars have crossed the Line, a course car must go round the track to collect any driver

who has finished in the first three but is stranded on the circuit. The drivers must not be delayed in the Parc Fermé. One person, nominated by the master of

ceremonies and in radio contact with him, will be responsible for moving the drivers from the Parc Fermé to the podium without delay.

Only persons authorised by the master of ceremonies may make contact with the drivers before the end of the TV unilateral interviews.

A.45 CLASSIFICATION A.45.1 The car placed first will be the one having covered the scheduled distance in the shortest time. All cars will

be classified taking into account the number of complete laps they have covered, and for those which have completed the same number of laps, the order in which they crossed the Line.

A.45.2 Only cars which have covered at least 75% of the distance covered by the winner will be classified. A.45.3

The official overall classification will be published after the race. These will be the only valid results subject to any amendments, which may be made under the Code and these Sporting Regulations.

A.46 PODIUM CEREMONIES A.46.1 a) The podium ceremony will take place in accordance with the regulations and following the

instructions of the Series promoter.

b) The drivers finishing the races in 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions overall and in the Amateur class, and a representative of the winning Team, must attend the prize-giving ceremonies on the podium which will be held after each race and, immediately after, make themselves available for a period of 90 minutes for the purpose of unilateral television interviews and the press conference in the media centre.


c) 7 trophies will be presented during the podium ceremony:

1) the winning Pro-Am driver 2) the driver Pro-Am classified 2nd 3) the driver Pro-Am classified 3rd 4) a representative of the winning Team 5) the winning Amateur driver 6) the Amateur driver classified 2nd 7) the Amateur driver classified 3rd

A.46.2 The first three drivers in qualifying must take part in the post-qualifying Press Conference at the time

indicated in the detailed timetable of the Competition. The first three drivers of each race must take part in the post-race Press Conference at the time indicated in the detailed timetable of the Competition. A fine of 20,000 Baht will be imposed on any competitor who is absent.


PART B - TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

B.1 GENERAL REMARKS Unless otherwise defined in the present regulations, TCR Thailand Series 2016 respects following FIA rules:

- FIA App. J, Art. 251, 253, 277 - FIA General Prescriptions applicable to International Series

The present regulations points also to the FIA App. J, Art. 255 and 263. The Technical Form has to be completed by the Manufacturer or Tuner with all requested information and

will be common for all race cars of the model. Manufacturers or their representatives have to accept that the car of the make will be prepared according to TCR Regulation.

WSC reserves the right to forbid the use of any part that is deemed outside of the TCR concept and to

accept waivers to these regulations on request of Manufacturers or Tuners. Any action related to the employed parts not explicitly allowed by these regulations is forbidden. Everything

not expressly permitted, is prohibited. B.2 DEFINITION B.2.1 Bodywork See App. J; Art. 251.2.5.2 Any air intake is considered to be part of the bodywork. B.2.2 Chassis (Bodyshell) The main body of the car into which is fitted the engine, transmission, running gear, electrical systems, seats,

controls, bodywork, etc. B.2.3 Production (part) As fitted to the basic mass production car; the proof rests with the competitors. B.2.4 Original As fitted to the WSC-certified car and in compliance with the TCR Technical Form. B.2.5 Minimum Weight Is the weight of the car without driver, with empty tanks of consumable fluids (fuel, wind screen wash &

drinking water, etc.) and with all other tanks filled at the working level. (Certification) B.2.6 Minimum Racing Weight Is the minimum weight of the car with the driver imposed to be respected at any time during the competition.

The minimum racing weight can vary following WSC decisions for BoP and the Success Ballast allocation. B.2.7 Cockpit The interior volume of the main structure which is reserved for the occupants. Its limits are defined by the

roof, the floor, the doors, the lateral parts, the glazed parts and the front and rear bulkheads (or the back plane of the rear seats).

B.2.8 Turbo Charging Increasing the mass of the charge of the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber (over the weight induced

by normal atmospheric pressure, ram effect and dynamic effects in the intake and/or exhaust system) using a turbo charger.

B2.9 Location A site defined relative to the production: centre line of the car, axles centre (middle of the wheelbase on the

centre line), cockpit, luggage compartment and engine compartment.


B2.10 Position The site defined by dimensions from the production car data, e.g. axles centre and centre line of the car. For

position evaluation will be used a tolerance of ±5mm. B2.11 Telemetry The transmission of data between a moving car and the pit or to anyone connected with the entry of that car. B2.12 Mass Production The Minimum Production requested for eligibility of car models and parts coming from other cars like engine,

turbocharger, water cooler, intercooler, etc. is 5000 pieces / 12 consecutive months. B2.13 Model of car All the identical cars belonging to a family (see below) and to a production series distinguishable by an

identical conception and an identical external general lines of the bodywork, and by an identical mechanical conception of the engine and the transmission to the wheels.

B2.14 Family of car Different series models belonging to one and the same production series of the same manufacturer. B2.15 Certification The TCR Technical Form is the official documentation of TCR Cars certified by WSC. B2.16 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) OEM is a manufacturer of the mass produced cars and the supplier of the original spare parts. B2.17 Reference Part, Component or Unit Certificated part, electronic control unit or aggregate listed by WSC, which are deposited with the technical

delegate and can be installed in the race cars on his decision at any time of the competition. B2.18 OEM Part Component coming from any OEM mass produced car and in normal sale. B2.19 Racing Spirit Racing Spirit Co. Ltd is the organiser of the TCR Thailand Series B.3 REGULATIONS B3.1 Role of the WSC The present technical regulations for TCR Thailand Series are issued by WSC. The basic principle of the TCR Thailand Series are the respect of a Weight / Power Ratio and of Balance of

Performance (BoP). WSC will:

- Certificate TCR cars - Ensure the BoP at the start of the International Series and take all necessary decision to keep it

through the season. All WSC decisions regarding the regulations will be communicated by means of Notifications and

Technical Bulletins. B.3.2 Eligible cars Eligibility criteria for TCR Touring Car:

- The model of car is on the list of TCR eligible cars for 2016 published by the WSC. (only front-wheel drive cars).

- The cars correspond to FIA Homologation Criteria for Touring Cars (FIA Group A). - The model of car is produced by an OEM and belongs to a mass produced family. - 4/5 doors


- Minimum length 4.2m - Mono turbo charged Petrol mass production Engines with cylinder capacity from 1750cm³ to 2000cm³. - Hybrid propulsion is not allowed.

WSC reserves the right to accept other cars, when the general characteristics match with the TCR concept.

WSC reserves also the right to approve or to refuse applications which might not be in compliance with the above criteria.

Without a WSC authorization only one Technical Form per car model will be accepted. The Technical

Form Number and the certificating manufacturer, importer or tuner will be documented on the WSC List. For certification the minimum race car production will be 10 units in 12 consecutive months starting with the

date of the application. After the certification the cars have to be offered on the market with maximum 3 months delivery time.

Each TCR car, identified through the chassis no., will receive individually an original Technical Form. New

race car models will be allowed to take part to the TCR International Series Races before certification for tests purposes without scoring points but being classified. The Draft of the Technical

Form will be presented to WSC 30 days before the 1st entry in a TCR event…. B.3.3 Compliance with the regulations All vehicles must be conformed to these regulations, TCR Technical Form, TCR Technical Passport and to all

WSC Notification and Technical Bulletins. All parts not mentioned in these regulations have to remains those from the basic production car or another

production model of the same manufacturer and correspond to the Manufacturer’s Parts Catalogue for the produced model and may not be modified in any way.

In case of doubt about the conformity of any part the Technical Delegate may ask the replacement with a

reference part without any further explanation. All cost of such operations will be covered by the Competitor. It is the duty of each competitor to satisfy the Scrutineers and the Stewards of the competition that his car

complies with these regulations in their entirety at all times during a competition. A car, the construction of which is deemed to be dangerous, may be excluded by the Stewards. B.3.4 Measurements All cars’ measurements must be taken while the car is stationary on a flat horizontal surface in the location stated in the Sporting or in the Supplementary Regulations. B.3.5 Material Titanium or magnesium alloys, ceramic or exotic materials and sophisticated coatings are not permitted

unless used for the production part or explicitly authorised by these regulations. All flexible supports (engine, transmission, sub frames, etc.) may be replaced by stiffer brackets with

same functional dimensions. If not otherwise defined by the present regulations the aggregate’s position may not be modified. (Certification)

External bodywork parts may be repaired by adding material respecting the certified properties

(minimum weight, functional shape, etc.). Such operation needs the approval of the technical delegate. B.3.6 Data logging The car must be fitted with the scrutineering data logging system designated by WSC providing

following data: - Speed of the 4 wheels (failing that, of one front wheel and one rear wheel) - Engine revs - Longitudinal acceleration - Lateral acceleration


- Throttle pedal position - Engine load (position of the throttle valve or of any other control element) - Engine Water Temperature - Boost pressure - Front Brake Caliper pressure - Lap trigger - Lambda-signal - Ignition angle timing - GPS

The collected data remain at WSC disposal. The use of Team Data Logger is allowed. Manufacturers will offer for sale race cars equipped with scrutineering data logging system. B.3.7 Telemetry The use of telemetry is forbidden. B.3.8 Driving aids Driving aids are not permitted. If the race car using mass production engine management cannot be operated without the Driving Aids, the

mass production systems including mechanical parts and Electronic Control Units [Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) & Traction Control System (TCS)]. not included] may be used on condition that the original hardware and software are maintained (only changes to the wiring are permitted).

It is not allowed to the driver sitting in the car to change settings. The systems may be also switched off or

removed (Certification). The pit speed limiter and the launch control (as described below) are permitted. For the launch control an

additional engine rev-limiter is allowed. The rev-limiter is constant during the launch control phase. There is no closed loop control considering engine revs, wheel speed and clutch actuation allowed.

Other constant rev-limiter(s) is (are) permitted for imposed speed limits (pit speed, virtual safety car,

circuit sections with speed limit, etc.). B.3.9 Balance of Performance (BoP) All Manufacturers or Tuners must communicate the requested specific numbers for the definition of the

numeric model for the BoP evaluation. Parameters which may be modified for BoP :

- Minimum Weight; max. penalty 70kg; max. weight reduction 20kg - Engine performance level implemented by monitored electronic components (100%, 95% and 90%)

WSC reserves the right to take further measures in order to guarantee proper BOP. B.3.10 Period of Certification WSC will release 1 (one) Technical Form per model and year. The race cars will be defined by the “year

built”. Technical Form’s modification will be allowed during the season only for following reasons:

- Safety - Reliability - Obvious lack of performance


B.4 BODYWORK B.4.1 Chassis (Certification) The chassis cannot be modified unless permitted by the present regulations. Following condition must be respected:

- Width of bodywork : Maximum 1950mm - All chassis modifications have to be approved by WSC. - If not otherwise defined by the present regulations any non-movable element must be attached with

the use of tools. - Wheel arch modifications allowed, for the sole purpose to accommodate race tyres. - Front bulkhead may not be modified except for a modified passage of the gearshift control, electrical

loom(s), brake lines, fuel lines and extinguisher lines. - No modification of McPherson turrets except of local reinforcement following the original shape and

through metal ribs or fins as connection between turrets and front bulkhead for strengthening of strut mounting area. Production reinforcements and openings may be locally reworked without weakening the structure to allow access to the strut.

- Seam welding replacing or reinforcing production part spot welding is authorized. - Local modifications of the chassis or sub frames are permitted to provide clearance to the exhaust

system, transmission and suspension. - Temporarily removal of the roof outer skin is permitted only to allow the safety cage’s correct

installation. - All modification will be certified in the Technical Form.

Sub frames may not be modified for the fixation on the body shell or for the attachment of suspension elements. All sub frame modifications have to be approved by WSC. Reinforcements, modifications for air jack installation and the removal of unused supports are permitted. (Certification)

For the following elements the FIA App. J, Art. 263.903 applies:

- Strengthening - Removal of unused supports for accessories or trims - Passage of the gearshift control - Mountings and bearings of antiroll bars - Mounting of pedal box and master cylinders - Central tunnel and/or floor on the driver's side to allow correct driver's position - Panel on top of fuel tank area - Installation of air jacks

B.4.1.1 Bonnet and boot lids It must be possible to open them without use of tools. The retaining springs (not the hinges) may be removed, but the car must have supports to hold the

bonnet and the boot lid in open position. (Certification)

Openings may be made in the bonnet up to a maximum total surface of 1050 cm2, including any original opening. Trims around the openings can be added to the bonnet provided that they do not protrude from the outer surface more than 15mm outwards and 50mm inwards. Cut-outs in the original production bonnet for

the trims are allowed up to a total surface of maximum 2350cm2 including any original cut outs. The production internal reinforcements may be removed in the opening zone. (Certification)

B.4.1.2 Doors The production door locks, door-hinges, anti-intrusion bars, external door handles, and the driver side

window lifters stay as original and in operation. It must be possible to open all doors from outside (original handles) and the front doors also from the

inside. Controls for opening the rear doors from the inside may be removed. The other side window lifters may be removed, but the side windows must be locked in place and


secured from all movement. The removal of door soundproofing material and decorative strips is allowed. Original inner trim panels must be replaced and be made from plastics (including composite materials) at

least 1mm thick. The panels must totally cover the door, its handles, locks and window winding mechanisms. B.4.1.3 Engine & Luggage Compartments The FIA App. J, Art. 263.901-2 applies. B.4.2 Windscreen and windows Plastic wind screen (polycarbonate or PMMA ensuring the same transparency as the original glass) with or

without heating similar to FIA Art. 263.902 is allowed (Certification). Plastic rear window min. 3.85mm is allowed. The internal face of side and rear glass windows as well as that of glass rear-view mirrors must be

covered with a transparent and colourless plastic safety film with a maximum thickness of 0.1mm in order to avoid the shattering and spraying of glass in the event of an accident. It must be fitted in a manner that facilitates checking.

B.4.3 Exterior If not differently defined by these regulations FIA App. J, Art. 263.902 applies. The only body parts that can be replaced and changed in shape are:

- Front bumper; Shape resemble the original must be approved by WSC prior to production; no dive planes allowed.

- Front fenders; Shape must be approved by WSC prior to production (no louvres allowed) - Side sills (these may be added if not present in the production car) - Rear wheel arch extensions - Rear door bulge compatible with the rear arch extensions - Rear bumper; Shape resemble the original must be approved by WSC prior to production - Wheel arch liners

No flat floor behind the vertical plane tangent to the back side of the front wheels and the foremost point of

the rear bumper. It is not allowed to tape the joints between bodywork panels. The hood's and boot lid's original position may

not be changed. B.4.4 Aerodynamic devices Rear wing

- Profile, Chord & Position on the car are as per App. J, Art. 263.902 - Aluminium extruded profile (WSC delivery) - Maximum width is no greater than defined in App. J, Art. 263.902 - Brackets as per App. J, Art. 263.902 except freedom for the mounting surface on the car and on wing

profile - TCR side plates (WSC delivery); All edges will be rounded with at least R3mm (Safety)

The front splitter will be WSC delivered and will be adapted to each car. Brackets are free. The foremost

edge of the front splitter at y=0 will protrude the bumper contour by max. 35mm in vertical projection. (Certification)

Adaptation of the WSC front splitter is possible by keeping the effective shape. It will also be possible to

reduce the front splitter’s protrusion into the wheel arch in case of collision with the front tyre’s enveloping curve. (WSC approval and Certification)

Rear diffuser included in the rear bumper:


- One single plane between a vertical plan minimum 380mm behind the rear axle centre line and the bumper’s vertical projection

- Hollow area for the exhaust end pipe(s) allowed - Maximal width: 1650mm - Max inclination to the doors' lower edge: 25° - No air circulation over the diffuser

Mass production flexible skirts reducing the ground clearance may be removed. (Certification) The

ground clearance check will consider these parts as bodywork B.4.5 Interior If not differently defined by these regulations FIA App. J, Art. 263.901-1 applies. Dashboard trims; Centre console Trims situated below the dashboard and which are not parts of it may be removed. It is permitted to

remove the part of the centre console. (Certification) Dash board (Certification)

- General shape, appearance, mounting points and position must remain similar to production part. - Thermoplastic material free - Minimum weight: 2 kg including ducting and fixation elements.

Instruments (Certification) Display and indicators can be freely fixed on the dash board or to the steering column. The installation shall

not interfere with the driver's vision or safety. Switches (Certification) Standard switches may be replaced by switches of different design (robust and reliable) and may be fitted

at different locations on the dashboard or on the centre console. Any opening resulting from this must be covered.

Production Pedal Box: metallic pedals may replace the production plastic parts. New master cylinders and

new arrangement in the engine bay may be used. (Certification) Of shelf pedal box (hanging or floor mounted) and master cylinders in the cockpit: Modifications are

authorised provided they have no other function than to allow the fixing of the master cylinders and/or the pedal box (Certification).

B. 5 WEIGHT B.5.1 Minimum Racing Weight The target minimum racing weight (with driver) is 1,285kg The minimum front axle load proportion of 60% to be respected in any conditions during the event. B.5.2 Ballast, Success Ballast Ballast, including success ballast, must be made from metallic plates or blocks and must be fixed in the

cockpit or in the boot according to the App. J Art. 263.201. The ballast and success ballast will be declared as such at the scrutineering. The ballast fixing system must allow to the Technical Delegate to seal the bolts. The ballast must be

designed such, that tools are required for its removal. B.5.3 Liquids The weight may be checked at any time during the competition with the quantity of liquids in the tanks,

except after the race when the car may be emptied of all the consumable liquids before weighing.


B.6 ENGINE B.6.1 Engine generals Turbo charged mass production engines without modifications.

- The make and type of the spark plugs are free. - It is allowed to change the injectors with OEM parts similar dimensions. (Certification) - The mass production high pressure fuel pump from the TCR certified engine cannot be modified.

(Certification) The electric loom and connection(s) may be modified to improve durability. (Certification) - Cylinder head gasket may be changed with another one with identical dimensions. (Certification) - Crankshaft bearings may be changed with another one with identical dimensions. (Certification)

Engine position: Production; The crankshaft’s axis within a cylinder with R=20mm The use of a different standard engine coming from another mass production car of the same group is

allowed. In this case the engine’s position, defined by the crankshaft’s axis within a cylinder with R=20mm, the inclination, defined by the cylinder sleeve axes and the y-position, defined by the gearbox fitting surface may not by modified.

Engine shall be sealed by the Manufacturer or Tuner, to ensure it is in compliance with certification. Air feed for engine and engine cooling: FIA App. J, Art. 263 apply. It is not allowed to put ice or any

other cooling system in the intake pipes or in front of the intercooler. Indicative Engine Performance (ECE-R 85-5 Norm):

- Maximum Torque around 410Nm - Maximum Power around 330HP

B.6.2 Engine Cooling Intercooler Mass production intercooler from another OEM may be used (Certification). The position and brackets are free without any modification of the bodywork. Air hoses and water pipes are

free (Certification) Water Cooling Radiator: mass production part free provided that the radiator is fitted in the production location without any

modification to the bodywork (see exception below), water hoses and water pipes are free (Certification) Thermostat: free (Certification) Electric & mechanic fans for radiator cooling: free (Certification) Air Ducts: free between air inlet and cooler

core (Certification) Upper radiator front cross member may be modified or removed without negative effects for rigidity of the

chassis structure (Certification). In justified cases, Manufacturers may apply for removal or modifications of radiator cross members

without negative effects for rigidity of the chasis structure (WSC approval and Certification). Engine oil cooling The type of the used oil cooler (air/oil radiators or water/oil heat exchanger) and their connections are free.

No modifications to the bodywork are allowed. The parts have to be situated within the perimeter of the bodywork in safe position. (Certification)

It is allowed to put tape in the grilles of the front bumper to regulate the engine cooler temperature (in car

colour). Only ambient air may be used for heat dissipation.


B.6.3 Lubrication Following is allowed:

- Pressure accumulator (Certification) - Bafflers and deflectors in production oil wet sump; The distance between the planes of the oil sump

gasket on the engine block and on the oil sump may not be increased by more than 6mm. (Certification)

If the lubrication system includes an open type sump breather, it must be equipped in such a way that the

oil flows into a catch tank. (App. J, Art. 255. 5.1.14) B.6.4 Engine control unit The choice of the engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU), engine control software, sensors and engine loom

are free. (Certification) The software and all data sets are frozen and cannot be overwritten. ECU box will be sealed by the

Manufacturer or Tuner and the access to modify software and parameters will be closed to prevent manipulation.

Manufacturers will provide to the technical delegate free of charge for the duration of participation of their

cars to the TCR Thailand Series engine Electronic Control Unit(s) (ECU) for all registered engine performance level(s) defined for BOP purposes.

The WSC Technical Delegate may at any time oblige the competitor to use the reference unit registered with

the WSC by the Manufacturer or Tuner. Any manipulation, modification or disconnection of any certified sensor is forbidden. The Competitor is

responsible for the quality of the sensor signals. The software are the map(s) for the all certified engine performance level(s) are frozen and cannot be

modified without WSC agreement. (Certification) ECU housing will be sealed by the corresponding manufacturer or tuner and the access to modify software

and parameters will be blocked. Every manufacturer or tuner has to provide software tools (free of charge and without limitations concerning

the required number of copies and license) to allow to the TCR Technical Delegate to monitor the engine control software. The interface cable, that is needed to access the engine control unit while it is installed in the car, has to be provided for the TCR Technical Delegate by all participating competitors free of charge. The engine control software and the datasets have to be provided in a binary format to the TCR Technical Delegate by the manufacturer or tuner.

The software tools have a minimum functionality of:

• Upload/Download program software and data sets

• Calculate Checksum of program software and datasets after uploading them B.6.5 Intake system One (1) supplementary opening in the front bumper without protrusion above bumper’s exterior surface can

be made. (Certification) The air filter housing and the air filter element may be replaced with a catalogue part (Certification). The air

feed pipes to the air filter housing and from the filter housing to the turbo arefree. (Certification) 1 (one) different mass production Mono Turbo Charger coming from engines with cylinder capacity smaller

than 2000cm3 may be used. (Certification) It is allowed to change the impeller in case the Turbo Charger is integrated in the exhaust manifold.

(Certification)


The turbo charger must have the possibility to be sealed. Antipollution air circulation may be removed and the connections may be closed. B.6.6 Exhaust The exhaust system is free downwards the turbo charger and its regulating system. It will fit FIA homologated

catalytic converter(s) (FIA List no. 8) will have nominal wall thickness minimum 1.2mm and will have the exit(s) at the car’s rear end below the rear bumper. (Certification)

If a different turbo charger is certified an adapter between this and exhaust manifold may be used,

(Certification). Sound level and measuring method similar to FIA App. J, Art. 263.328 Manufacturers may apply for one option exhaust muffler system for low noise circuits. (Certification) B.6.7 Fly-wheel assembly (Certification) Flywheel: production part or modified respecting following conditions:

- Fly wheel can be re-manufactured solely to allow for a replacement clutch. - Minimum weight 6kg (without fasteners) - Machined from a single block of steel (no weight reduction bores, pockets or cut-outs) - The starter gear must have same or bigger dimensions.

B.7 FUEL SYSTEM B.7.1 Fuel tanks The fuel cell, the filling and ventilation systems must be separated from the cockpit by a fireproof and

liquid-proof protective device and must be certified. Designs have to be WSC approved before implementation. External refueling can be used (Art.253). (Certification). Several refueling systems for different sporting

regulations can be certificated (VO). For fuel tanks with filler necks FIA homologated non-return valve are mandatory (App. J. Art. 253.14.5)

a) Production fuel tank or corresponding to App. J, FIA Art. 253.14 with a total volume of max. 100 litres. (Certification).

Manufacturer may apply to certificate 2 (two) Fuel Cells: 1 (one) using the Production fuel tank and 1

(one) using a FIA Safety Fuel Cell. An add-on fuel cell (FT3 1999, FT3.5 or FT5) on the top of the production unit may be used up to the

total maximal fuel volume. (Certification. For the WSC supplementary fuel cell only the installation has to be certified.

b) If FIA Safety Fuel Cell is in use this will satisfy the following conditions: - be conform or exceed the specifications of FIA/FT3 1999, FT3.5 or FT5 - comply with the prescriptions of App. J, Art. 253.14 - Have a Fuel Cell Housing corresponding to Art. 263.401 - have similar position and shape of the inferior surface of the fuel cell housing as the production

fuel cell. - Located within the safety cage, forward of the centre line of the rear wheels, no more than 65cm

from the vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the car. - Fuel cell cover’s lowest surface should have similar area and position in the car as the production

fuel cell. (WSC approval)


- The rest of the fuel cell including its cover has to be higher than 40mm in respect to production fuel cell’s lowest surface.

- Simple tunnel (no closed opening through fuel cell) for exhaust tube is allowed. - In case of option with total fuel volume of 100litres the level of the fuel cell lower surface including

its cover has to be higher than 25mm in respect to production fuel cell’s lowest surface. - Floor pan cut above the original fuel cell compartment exclusive for the installation of

the supplementary fuel cell volume in the cockpit is permitted. Structural panels cannot be cut or modified.

- The upper housing may be of mild steel 1.5mm minimum nominal thickness bolted or welded to the body shell or be crushable structure (Art. 263.401).

- Fuel cell housing fixation to the body shell will be made using at least 6 (six) fixing points with M8 grade 8.8 bolts installed according to the FIA Drawing 253-65. WSC approved fixing systems with equivalents solidity may be used. (Certification)

c) It is also possible to use a catalogue rectangular shaped FIA Safety Fuel Cell coming from an FIA-

approved manufacturer (FIA FT3 1999 minimum specifications). (Certification). The Fuel Cell must be fitted as follows:

- located within the safety cage - forward of the centre line of the rear wheels - behind the vertical plane tangent to the most rear point of the driver’s seat back - no more than 65cm from the vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the car - Installed in a fabricated mild steel vane (housing) 1.5mm minimum nominal thickness bolted or

welded to the body shell; or in a housing corresponding to the Art. 263.401 bolted to the body shell. The housing will follow the fuel tank’s shape and will not have any other function. (Certification)

- Cut-out of the floor pan is permitted. Lower surface of the tank vane at least 100mm above road (measured by ride hide of 80mm). - mild steel 1.5mm minimum nominal thickness fuel cell cover bolted or welded to the body shell

(fire wall)(Certification) In case of bolting (fuel cell housing or cover) minimum M6 8.8 bolts spaced at max. 200mm must be used. Different designs have to be WSC approved before implementation.

B.7.2 Fuel circuit Fuel lines: Mass Production Fuel Lines may be used outside the cockpit. The protection will correspond to Appendix

J, Art. 253.3.1. Other fuel lines must correspond to the prescriptions of Article 253-3 of Appendix J. The installation is free provided that the prescriptions of Article 253-3 of Appendix J are respected. Fuel sampling connector The car must be fitted inside the engine compartment with a FIA approved self-sealing connector for fuel

sampling (Technical list n°5) on the fuel feed line directly before the fuel high pressure pump. The competitors will provide to the Technical Delegate on his request a connection hose to this

connector. B.7.3 Electric Fuel Pumps (Certification) All Electric Fuel Pumps must stop by stalling engine.


B.8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT B.8.1 Windscreen wiper Any production wiper motor system may be used with at least 1 (one) original working wiper blade to

clear the screen directly in front of the driver. (Certification) The windscreen washer tank may be modified (free position) or removed. Complete rear window wiper and

washer system may be removed. B.8.2 Engine Starter The production starter must be fitted and must be in working order at all times of the competition. The driver

must be able to operate the starter when seated normally. B.8.3 Lighting equipment B.8.3.1 The exterior lighting equipment must at least ensure the following functions: headlights, front and rear

direction indicators, stop lights, rain light (see B.8.3.2) and rear tail lights and must be in working order at all times of the competition.

The exterior surface and appearance of the other lights cannot be modified but the interior elements may

be removed. (Certification). Exception for the fender indicators which are free. B.8.3.2 Rain lights: Rain light is compulsory. (Certification) Following arrangement may be used :

- One FIA approved unit (Technical List n°19) located in the tail gate, boot lid or replacing the 3rd

brake light placed on the car’s centre line. - Production 3rd brake light in combination with the production rear fog light(s).

B.8.4 Starter Battery Type: dry Number: 1 Location: In the production location, boot or in the cockpit. If in the cockpit, it must be situated behind a

vertical and transversal tangent plane to the rearmost point of driver's seat. Fixation: Should the battery be moved from its production position App. J, Art.255.5.8.3 applies. Insulating

cover: The terminals must be electrically protected with an insulating cover. It must be possible at all times to start the engine with the energy of the battery transported on board the

vehicle. B.8.5 Electric loom (engine, car & data logger) Production or racing loom (Certification). B.9 TRANSMISSION B.9.1 Transmission system For cars fitted with a paddle shift and/or a power-driven clutch with electronic or pneumatic control, the

Technical Delegate may at any time oblige the competitor to use in competition the reference unit(s) registered with the WSC by the Manufacturer or Tuner.

B.9.2 Clutch The clutch has to be the mass production one or certified under following conditions:

- Racing Catalogue pressed-type multi-discs sinter-cerametallic - Minimum Discs Dia. 183mm (7¼”) - Clutch Control System hydraulic or mechanic actuated by the driver’s foot - Clutch release bearing is free (catalogue parts).

B.9.3 Gearbox Mass production gearbox coming from the production model or from another car of the same group may be

used (Certification). In the latter case a gear box adapter to the engine and gearbox brackets may be used. (Certification)


The use of paddle shift on mass production gearbox using catalogue (after-market) parts may be certified. The gear box control unit will be sealed and may be at any time be replaced by the technical delegate with the reference part. It is not allowed to alter the certified operating data. Manufacturers will provide to the technical delegate free of charge for the duration of participation of their cars to the TCR International Series transmission Electronic Control Unit(s) (ECU).

One racing sequential gearbox with one set of ratios may be certified under following conditions:

- A maximum of 6 (six) forward gears - 1 (one) reverse gear, selectable at any moment by the driver while the engine is running and the car is

stopped - Every gear must be able to be engaged and in working order. - Gear changes must be made mechanically or using Paddle Shift (catalogue part). - Interference to Engine Control for shifting allowed (Ignition cut or power reduction) - Each individual gear change must be separately and solely initiated and commanded by the driver. - Any system that permits more than one gear pair to be engaged to the drive train at any time is

prohibited. - Instantaneous gearshifts are forbidden. - Gearshifts have to be distinct sequential actions where the extraction of the current dog gear is

subsequently followed by the insertion of the target dog gear. - The dog gear is considered extracted when its position is not able to transmit any torque.

The target minimum racing weight (with driver) for cars using mass production gearbox is 1,250kg. The mass

production gearbox may be also be certified and used under following conditions: - Mass production ratios - 1 (one) reverse gear, selectable at any moment by the driver while the engine is running and the car is

stopped - Every gear must be able to be engaged and in working order. - Gear changes must be made mechanically or using Paddle Shift (after-market or catalogue part). - Interference to Engine Control for shifting allowed (Ignition cut or power reduction) - Each individual gear change must be separately and solely initiated and commanded by the driver.

The mass production gearbox and the sequential gearbox may be certified on the same Technical

Form. A new gearbox cooling using catalogue parts (pump, filter, cooler, lines, thermostat, etc.) may be certified.

Mass P r o d u c t i o n Gearbox Co o l i n g m a y b e u s e d w i t h o u t m o d i f i c a t i o n . Modified m a s s production gearbox cooling must be also certified.

B.9.4 Final Drive The final drive may be production or certified. For each certified gear box one new final drive ratio or one new final drive ratio pair (for transmission

using two final gear pairs for gearboxes with 2 lay shafts) in the certified housing may be certified. Final drive cooling using catalogue parts (pump, filter, cooler, lines, thermostat, etc.) may be certified. B.9.5 Limited Slip Differential Any mass production limited slip differential may be used with production parameters but the settings

cannot be modified during driving. (Certification) The mass production differential fitted in the mass production gearbox may be replaced by a catalogue

mechanical limited slip differential inside the drive unit housing (Certification). It is permitted to remove material from the inside of the production housing. It must at all times be

possible to clearly recognize the housing as the certified standard housing. (Certification) Only one (1) mechanical limited slip differential may be offered for racing sequencial gearbox.

(Certification)


For each mechanical limited slip differentials 4 (four) pairs of pressure angles machined on one or

several pressure rings pair may be certified. B.9.6 Transmission Shafts Production transmission shafts including their joints may be replaced with steel catalogue parts.

(Certification). B.10 AXLES, SUSPENSION AND STEERING B.10.1 Generals No modifications of the chassis for new suspension pick up points

- The position of the new pick-up points is free; max ± 20mm adjustment in all directions (Certification) - Bolted brackets for suspension elements are free (Certification)

Position of the front and rear axles, wheel base and overhangs correspond to the Art. 263, Appendix J. B.10.2 Wheel Hubs and Bearing The wheel hubs may be re-machined using similar wheel fixation (number of fixation points, same bolt PCD

and thread), to allow the use of a stronger mass production wheel bearing. (Certification) B.10.3 Bearings, Silent blocks, Rubber bearing Production bearing on suspension arms may be replaced by uniballs or bush bearings (Certification). No

rolling contact bearings accepted. B.10.4 Front wishbones/upright/struts The working principle and the number of pivot points on the wishbones/upright/struts and on the

chassis/subframe have to be maintained. The parts are free (Certification) Double-wishbone axle may be changed to triangular control arm axle. B.10.5 Rear suspension Production suspension parts may be reinforced or modified. Simple links (strut with two joints) may be

replaced by new parts (Certification) Twist beam may be changed into double trailing arm, keeping the same external pivot points and adding two

additional points on chassis. (Certification) B.10.6 Anti-roll bars Anti-roll bars made from ferrous material, their bearings and their actuation are free. Adjustable lever

arms (no turning blades) may be used without adjustment from the cockpit. (Certification) If the production axle is not fitting anti-roll bar, it may be added. (Certification) The anti-roll bars may be

disconnected but must remain in the car. B.10.7 Springs Cylindrical, linear steel springs are free; the combination of one helper with one suspension spring is

allowed. The spring seats are free. (Certification) Bump stops and packers are free. B.10.8 Minimum Ride height The minimum ride height has to be respected at any time during the event. For the checking of the Minimum ride height, the pressure of the tyres must not be less than 1.5bars.

Reference Minimum Ride Height: 80mm


B.10.9 Shock absorbers Only commercial 2 way shock absorbers allowed. (Certification) Inertial shock absorbers and rolling contact

bearings are forbidden. Teams may use shock absorbers of own choice only with formal manufacturers’ approval. (Certification for

the team’s cars) B.10.10 Steering The steering lock must be dismounted and the column adjusting system must be locked with tools.

Steering column brackets may be replaced. The new brackets may be connected to the chassis or to the safety cage (Certification)

A catalogue closed steering wheel can be used. The fitting of displays, switches and control lights on the

steering wheel is allowed if offered by the steering wheel supplier. (Certification) The steering wheel must be fitted with a quick release system. (Certification) B.10.11 Power steering For cars fitted with an automatically variable power steering the Technical Delegate may at any time

oblige the competitor to use the reference unit WSC registered by the Manufacturer or Tuner. B.11 BRAKES B.11.1 Generals Master cylinder(s) are free; The type and make will be certified. Max brake diameter 380mm (width free); certified diameter and bells Steel brake discs (no ceramic coating allowed) Max 6 pistons front caliper (Certification) Max 2 pistons rear caliper (Certification) The brake calipers must be made from aluminium materials with a modulus of elasticity no greater than

80Gpa. (Certification) Simple brake effort repartition system(s) (hydraulic or/and mechanic) is (are) allowed. (Certification) B.11.2 Brake fluid tanks The brake and clutch fluid tanks will be fixed in the engine bay. The brake fluid hoses may pass through the

cockpit. (Certification) B.11.3 Brake cooling Ducts may be metallic (steel or aluminium sheet), flexible hoses or be made in composite material.

(Certification) Certified apertures in the bodywork may be used to bring the cooling air to the brakes. The connection of the air ducts to the certified apertures in the bodywork is free. (Certification) Two suplementary openings in the front bumper may be done with no other function (Certification):

- The connection parts to the bumper will have an internal diameter of maximum 100mm, will not protrude more than 15mm above bumper’s outer surface having transition radius to the bumper shape max 10mm.

- Flexible or firm air ducts with maximal inside dimensions of nominal 100mm diameter for circular

versions or the corresponding inside area for non-circular versions may be used. Brake disc cooling : Ducts must channel air towards the inner face of the brake disc only and must not be bigger than the disc

diameter. Brake calliper cooling : Ducts may wrap the calliper up to a maximum of 20mm around it. Tape on the external air inlets to regulate the brake temperature is allowed (in car colour).


B.11.4 Parking brake The parking brake working on the brake system (not on the transmission) is mandatory. The production parking brake may be removed or replaced by a hydraulic valve or master cylinder

operated manually by the driver without any intermediate system. (Certification) B.12 WHEELS AND TYRES B.12.1 Generals The tyre types will be decided by Racing Spirit Co., Ltd.. Any system allowing the car to be driven without pressure in the tyres is forbidden. Pressure and temperature

sensors are forbidden. B.12.2 Dimensions Wheels: similar to FIA App. J, Art. 263.801 (Certification)

- Dimensions of the 4 wheels: identical - Rim’s maximum dimensions : 10" x 18" (width x diameter) - Complete wheel: Maximum width at 2bars : 280mm - The diameters at inner and outer rim edges must be identical with a tolerance of +2.0mm. - Rim’s minimum weight: 11kg - Rim’s material: Cast aluminium alloy - Rim’s construction: Single unit - Metal inserts are allowed for the passage of the drive to the wheel. - Air extractors are forbidden. - Dry and wet weather tyres will have similar dimensions. - Teams may use of rims own choice only with formal manufacturers’ approval. (Certification for the

team’s cars) B.12.3 Wheel visibility The upper part of the complete wheel (flange + rim + tire) in straight ahead position and above the

wheel's centre must be vertically covered by the bodywork. B.12.4 Wheel attachment Wheel fixations by bolts may be changed to studs fixations respectively knurled-head screws and nuts,

provided that the number of fixation points, as mentioned above, remains unchanged. (Certification) Certified wheel spacers are allowed. B.12.5 Pressure control valves Pressure control valves on the wheels are forbidden. B.13 COCKPIT B.13.1 Equipment permitted in the cockpit The only components which can be added in the cockpit are:

- Safety equipment and structures - Seat, instruments and any other controls necessary for driving including the brake balance adjuster - Electronic and electrical equipment; it is permitted to channel air towards the electronic equipment on

condition that the ventilation devices comply with the present regulations. - team communication radio - Driver cooling and ventilation equipment - Ballast - Braking and clutch system hydraulic lines with properly secured connectors - Pneumatic jacks and their pipes - Battery - Fuel, hydraulic lines with properly secured connectors (App. J. Art. 253.3.2)

None of the above items may hinder cockpit exit or the driver's visibility.


The above components must be covered where necessary by a rigid protective material to minimize injury, and their mountings must be able to withstand 25g deceleration.

B.13.2 Cockpit exit time The driver, seated in his normal driving position, must be able to get out from the cockpit in 7 seconds

through the driver's door and in 9 seconds through the passenger's door. For the purposes of these tests, the driver must be wearing all normal driving equipment, the seat belts

must be fastened, the steering wheel must be in place, and the doors must be closed. B.13.3 Test for helmet removal With the driver seated in his normal driving position in the car with which he is entered, wearing a frontal

head restraint systems according to FIA Standard 8858-2010 (FIA List No. 29) appropriate to his size and with the seat harness tightened, it must be possible, that the helmet which the driver will wear in the race can be gently removed from his head without bending his neck or spinal column.

B.14 SAFETY EQUIPMENT B.14.1 Fire extinguishers All cars must be equipped with an extinguishing system homologated by the FIA in accordance with

Article 253.7.2. (FIA Technical List 16) B.14.2 Safety belts The safety belts must comply with FIA Standards N°8853/98 or N°8854/98. (FIA Technical List 24) B.14.3 Rear view mirrors The car must be fitted with 2 (two) production external rear view mirrors. B.14.4 Driver Seat The driver's seat must be FIA homologated and not modified

- FIA Standard 8855-1999 (FIA Technical List 12) using exclusively WSC certified seat brackets. . (Certification)

- FIA Standard 8862-2009 (FIA Technical List 40)

Maximum total thickness of cushions used between the driver and the homologated seat is 50mm. If the original seat attachments points on the body shell are changed, the new attachments points for seat

or seat supports must comply with the provisions of App. J, Art. 253-16. (Certification) The seat must be mounted by means of at least four (4) M8 bolts of at least 10.9 quality. Seat position

- Transversally: Seat centreline must not be less than 270mm from the car's centreline. - Longitudinally limit based on FIA App. J, Art. 263.1002; the most rear seat position will be documented

in the Technical Form related to the chassis. B.14.5 General Circuit Breaker The driver, when seated normally at the steering wheel with the safety belts fastened, must be able to cut

off all the electrical circuits and switch off the engine by means of a spark-proof breaker switch. The switch must be positioned on the dashboard or in any other place easily accessible and must be able

to be handled from inside the car by the driver seated and secured by his safety belts An exterior General Circuit Breaker must be installed and clearly identified by a symbol showing a red

spark in a white-edged blue triangle. - Recommended location : at the lower part of the driver’s side windscreen pillar. - Location following FIA Art 253.13 will also be accepted.


B.14.6 Window Net A protective net is compulsory. It must meet the following specifications:

- the net must be made up of woven strips at least 19mm (3/4") wide; - the meshes must be a minimum of 25 x 25mm and a maximum of 60 x 60mm. The woven strips must

be non-flammable and sewn together at each point of crossing. The net must not be of a temporary nature.

- viewed from the side, it must reach from the centre of the steering wheel to the B-pillar. Fixation: The net must be attached either to the safety cage or to the chassis, above the driver’s window, by

means of a rapid release system that will function even if the car turns over. It must be possible to detach the net with one hand. To this end, the handle or lever must have coloured

markings ("dayglo" orange). A push-button release system is authorised provided that it respects the prescriptions of this article. The push-buttons must be visible from the outside, be of a contrasting colour and be marked "press". B.14.7 Towing devices All cars will be equipped with certified rear and front towing devices. It will be clearly visible and

coloured in yellow, red or orange. The towing devices must be within the perimeter of the bodywork as viewed from above. It must allow the

passage of a cylinder with a diameter of 60mm. It must allow moving the car with blocked wheels using the cars braking system on a dry surface (concrete or

asphalt) by applying traction on a plane parallel to the ground, with an angle of ±15° to the longitudinal centreline of the car.

The car must be fitted with the series dry weather tyres. Flexible towing devices must be always in good condition without abrasions or kinks. B.14.8 Fuel system Fuel lines : Flexibles lines inside the cockpit must be of aviation quality (App. J, Art. 253.3.2). The installation is free provided that the prescriptions of App. J, Art. 253.3 are respected. B.14.9 Hydraulic pressure lines App. J, Art. 253.3.2 applies. B.14.10 Side Protection Panel A side protection panel made of composite material complying with Art. 263.902 may be optionally used.

(Certification) B.15 SAFETY STRUCTURES Safety cage The safety cage must be homologated or certified by an ASN (App. J, Art. 253.8.1.b), or homologated by

the FIA (App. J, Art. 253.8.1.c). The tubes closer the 50cm to the driver’s head must be padded with non-flammable foam approved by the

FIA. (FIA Technical List 23) B.16 FUEL B.16.1 Fuel specification The fuel must comply with the official samples at any time of the competition. Additives of any kind are

forbidden. The fuel temperature may not be more than 20°C lower than the ambient temperature. B.16.2 Air Only air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.


B. 17 FINAL TEXT The binding text of these regulations is the English version.


PART C - ATTACHMENTS C.1 APPENDIX 1 LIST OF TCR CARS FOR THE 2017 SEASON Available from Racing Spirit secretariat. A – List of the models of cars and which will serve as the reference for calculating the BOP C.2 APPENDIX 2 INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER A.10 PART A

1. Name and address of the National Sporting Authority (ASN). 2. Name and address of the organiser. 3. Date and place of the Competition. 4. Start of the sporting checks and scrutineering on …… (date) at ….. (time). 5. Start time of each race. 6. Address and telephone, fax number and E-mail to which enquiries can be addressed. 7. Details of the circuit, which must include:

- location and how to get there, - length of one lap, - number of laps in each race and race distance - direction (clockwise or anti-clockwise), - location of pit exit in relation to Line - pole position

8. Precise location at the circuit of:

- Stewards’ office, - Race Director’s office, - TCR office, - sporting checks, - scrutineering, flat area and weighing, - Parc Fermé, - drivers’ and competitors’ briefing, - official notice board, - winner’s press conference, - press centre, - media accreditation centre.

9. List of any supplementary trophies and special awards. 10. The names of the following officials of the Competition appointed by the ASN:

- Steward of the meeting, - Clerk of the Course,


- Secretary of the meeting, - Chief National Scrutineer, - Chief National Medical Officer.

11. Any other item specific to the Competition:

PART B (Reserved for the TCR Thailand)

1. TCR Thailand Stewards of the meeting 2. Race Director 3. Technical Delegate 4. Press delegate

PART C Detailed timetable PART D Organisation Agreement Available from Racing Spirit secretariat. C.3 APPENDIX 3 ENTRY FORM FOR THE 2016 TCR THAILAND SERIES Available from 11th January 2016 Available from Racing Spirit secretariat.


C.4 APPENDIX 4 CAR LAYOUT Windscreen stripe (h. 20 cm) Rear window stripe upper part (h. 8 cm) Number (h 30 cm) Car number on the rear side window 2 stickers for min 20cm high and 4 cm width, coloured fluorescent yellow for Pro-AM Class coloured fluorescent orange for Amature Class positioned above the driver’s name Roof race number plate (50 x 50 cm) Number (h. 10 cm) Roof Number (h. 21 cm) Bumper stickers, front (h. 30 x 7,5 cm) Bumper stickers, rear (h. 30 x 7,5 cm) Plates front side (h. 30 x 7,5 cm) Plates rear side (h. 50 x 15 cm)

Additional sticker to be provided by teams:

a) Name of the driver style: first name, dot, space, initial of the family name (e.g. John. S). Font: Helvetica Bold Height: 8 cm Colour: White Position on each side: rear side window Position at the front: right side of the windscreen Position at the rear: middle of the rear window b) National flag dimensions: 12 x 8 cm Position on each side: rear side window Front door race number plates on both sides (h. 68 x 8 cm) Sponsor + number plate Tyre supplier logo, both sides (h. 18 cm)


C.5 APPENDIX 5

Documents

2017 TCR Thailand Series Regulations TCR Thailand...2017 TCR Thailand Regulations ( Ver.1 Published 19 April 2017) Page 6 of 53 A.5 LICENCES A.5.1 All drivers, competitors and officials