2008 Rallycross Open Championship - Class structure and getting started

PSM explain the class structure in the 2008 Rallycross Open Championship

Unless there is an indication to the contrary on the homologation form excluding certain evolutions, Group A and N cars are permitted, during a further period of four years following the expiry of their homologation, on the following conditions:
• the FIA homologation papers are produced at documentation and at scrutineering
• the cars are in conformity with the Technical Regulations (Appendix J) valid at the date of the expiry of their homologation and are in a sound condition to participate, at the discretion of the Scrutineers
• the size of the turbo restrictors and the minimum weight are those currently valid.

Division 1 & Division 1S

Division 1: Touring cars homologated in Group A or in Supertouring and conforming to Appendix J - Group A (Articles 251 to 255); the modifications listed in Appendix J (Articles 279.2 and 279.3) are permitted. Cars must be rigidly closed nonconvertible models. An exception will be made regarding air flow, which will be allowed to exit at any point behind the rear wheels of the car and also the location of the exhaust, as cars will be permitted to race if the pipe exits from the side. Non FIA Dashboards will be allowed and cars will have the option to run with or without the catalytic converter.

Division 1S: - Cars must be 4WD (4wd cars only that don’t comply with Division 1 homologation regulations), that are rigidly closed, non-convertible models of un-limited engine capacity.

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: Yes

Division 1A

Touring cars Homologated in Group A with two-wheel drive and a normally aspirated engine, conforming to Appendix J Group A (Articles 251 to 255), the modifications listed in Appendix J (Articles 279.2 and 279.3) are permitted. Cars must be rigidly closed nonconvertible models.

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: Yes

Rear Wheel Drive Cup

Touring cars Group A with rear-wheel drive and a normally aspirated engine, conforming to Appendix J Group A (Articles 251 to 255), the modifications listed in Appendix J (Articles 279.2 and 279.3) are permitted. Cars must be rigidly closed nonconvertible models.

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: Yes

Super National

Cars must be 2WD, rigidly closed, non-convertible models of un-limited engine capacity. All cars must weigh a minimum of 800kg including driver.

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: No

Procar 2000

As defined in the 2008 MDA Procar 2000 Regulations

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: Yes - Division 2

Junior Rallycross

As defined in the 2008 MDA Procar 2000 Regulations.

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: No

Procar 1600

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: No

Revivals Rallycross

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: No

MDA Minicross Championship

Does this class conform to FIA European Rallycross championship Regulations: No

Getting Started in Rallycross

Basic Requirements:

Licensing:
In order to compete in Rallycross, you will require a Competition Licence. This can be obtained from the MSA who may be contacted on 01753 765000 (+44 1753 765000 if phoning from outside the UK), or by visiting their web site on www.msauk.org.

Or you can write to:-

The Motor Sports Association Ltd.
Motor Sports House,
Riverside Park,
Colnbrook,
Slough,
SL3 0HG.

Items that you will need to factor into your budget:

Personal equipment (overalls, helmet etc.)
Purchase of a suitable car (depending on the type of event you enter)
Car preparation, or you can hire a car (See below)
Purchase or hire of timing transponder for racing.
Club membership for a year
Championship registration fee
Race entry fees on a per event basis
Transportation costs to/from meetings
Event accommodation and food

Hire Cars:

PSM Motorsport Ltd
Minicross Drivers Association

Advice on getting started (see contact page of this website):

Peter Stott
Ron Watson
Revivals