Welcome to the 2015 Norcal 86CUP presented by Cusco-Winmax rules thread

[MyRx]

2015 Norcal 86CUP presented by Cusco-Winmax



86CUP is the premier independently organized FRS/BRZ Time Trial series in North America. Utilizing a ruleset that is specific to the platforms, the 86CUP aims to provide a friendly, safe environment in which 86 enthusiasts can hone their driving skills. Come join us at our events, get a ride, and experience the true capabilities of our platform in its native environment!

NCRC will host our 86Cup for the consecutive season! They created a calculator on their Chrono Series website to simplify 86Cup registration and signup. After selecting your mods, your total mod points will put you into a Class. Use this Class while registering for a Chrono (86Cup) event.

2015 86CUP Rules

MODIFICATIONS

Power, Engine, and Drivetrain
□ 0.00 - OEM, unmodified FA20 with ALL factory parts
□ 0.25 - Any aftermarket intake system or modification to OEM intake (excludes drop-in OE replacement filters, such as TRD)
□ 0.125 - Any aftermarket header with a catalytic converter
□ 0.25 - Any aftermarket header without a catalytic converter
□ 0.125 - High-flow catalytic converter front pipe
□ 0.25 - catless front pipe
□ 0.00 - Cat-back or axle-back exhaust
□ 1.00 - Internal engine modifications (pistons, rods, crank, etc.)
□ 1.00 - Built head or aftermarket head (cams, valve springs, valves, etc.)
□ 2.50 - Any Forced Induction (e.g. AVO, Greddy, Jackson Racing, Innovate, Kraftwerks, Vortech, etc); must take separate penalties for ECU, and header as applicable
□ 0.00 - Aftermarket ECU or OEM ECU reflash
□ 1.00 - E85 tune
□ 0.00 - Aftermarket Axles
□ 0.25 - Aftermarket Driveshaft
□ 1.00 - Aftermarket transmission
□ 0.25 - Non-OEM Clutch and/or Flywheel and/or Pressure Plate
□ 0.25 - Non-OEM LSD
□ 0.00 - Non-OEM Final Drive
□ 4.50 - Engine Swap (can be ANY engine, must take points individually for modifications non-OEM to that specific engine or the original chassis, e.g. headers, intake, etc.)

Wheel and Tires
□ -2.00 - Any street tire TW 320+
□ -1.00 - Any street tire TW 220-300
□ 0.00 - Any street tire: TW 140-200
□ 1.00 - Level 1 R-compound tire (100TW)
□ 2.00 - Level 2 R-compound tire (60-80TW)
□ 3.00 - Level 3 R-compound tire (0-50TW, DOT)
□ 4.00 - Level 4 R-compound tire (non-DOT slicks)
□ 0.00 - 215 width tires
□ 0.25 - 225 width tires
□ 0.50 - 235 width tires
□ 0.75 - 245 width tires
□ 1.00 - 255+ width tires
□ 0.00 - OEM wheels
□ 0.00 - Wheel spacers
□ 0.125 - 5-7.5" width aftermarket wheels
□ 0.25 - 8" width aftermarket wheels
□ 0.375 - 8.5" width aftermarket wheels
□ 0.5 - 9" width aftermarket wheels
□ 0.625 - 9.5" width aftermarket wheels
□ 0.75 - 10+" width aftermarket wheels

Aerodynamics
□ 0.25 - Level 1 Front Aero: aftermarket front bumper or any aftermarket lip, including TRD and STi (must not have splitter built-in)
□ 0.50 - Level 2 Front Aero: full front aero package (anything more than a simple lip or bumper; can include any spats and canards, splitters)
□ 0.125 - Canard Set (each set L/R, if not combined with L2 Front Aero)
□ 0.125 - Spats only (each set L/R, if not combined with L2 Front Aero)
□ 0.25 - Level 1 Rear Aero: rear diffuser that starts behind rear axles
□ 0.50 - Level 2 Rear Aero: rear diffuser that starts in front of rear axles
□ 0.125 - Vented hood
□ 0.125 - Vented fender and/or wide fenders
□ 0.125 - Aftermarket or modified/cut rear bumper
□ 0.125 - Vortex generators
□ 0.00 - OEM rear spoiler
□ 0.25 - Aftermarket rear spoiler (e.g. 5-axis, integrated duckbill in trunk, STi gurney flap)
□ 1.50 - Level 1 Wing: APR GTC-200 (all versions), Voltex 1S wing or smaller, 245mm stands maximum
□ 2.00 - Level 2 Wing: Any adjustable wing bigger than APR GTC-200/Voltex 1S
□ 0.125 - APR 2.5” Riser (applies only to APR GTC-200)
□ 0.125 - 275mm stands (applies to Voltex 1S only)
□ 0.125 - Gurney Flap (applies to Level 1 Wing only)
□ 0.00 - OEM underbody panels, including Blue Edition panels

Suspension
□ 0.00 - Any OEM BRZ or FRS suspension
□ 0.00 - any OEM or aftermarket sway bars
□ 0.375 - Any aftermarket top hat/damper mount, including camber plates
□ 0.00 - Any camber bolts
□ 0.125 - Any rear lower control arm
□ 0.50 - Aftermarket springs with OEM dampers
□ 0.50 - Aftermarket damper with OEM springs
□ 1.00 - Aftermarket springs with any off the shelf non-adjustable dampers
□ 2.00 - Any aftermarket damper with any aftermarket spring, or any coilover suspension
□ 0.50 - Any altered suspension mounting points, including offset mounts offset spring perches


Free Modifications
- any in-cabin safety equipment
- any brake pads
- any OE replacement drop-in air filter
- any aftermarket radiator
- any oil cooler
- aftermarket brake systems, brake ducts
- any OE-replacement lightweight parts that do not also enhance performance by improving power, aerodynamics, handling, etc.*
- any interior removal as needed for safety equipment
- any alignment, and camber bolt/kit, bump steer kit, tie rod end, roll center adjuster, but not camber plates or top hats.
- any bolt-on chassis braces
- updating or backdating OEM parts
- aftermarket steering wheel: only if R/H/S are installed for driver (otherwise prohibited)
- oil-catch cans, oil baffle pan
- any battery (including lightweight alternatives)

* If you are unsure whether your modification violates these rules, please ask for clarification. If you are found to be in violation after the fact, you will be disqualified from the event.

Absolutely Prohibited
- nitrous oxide systems
- removal of vital safety equipment such as bumper beams, roll-hoops or airbags without Rollbar/Harness/HANS, etc.

**AE86 Addendum** TBD for NorCal
AE86 chassis Corollas are allowed an extra 500 lb weight allowance from each class (e.g. a Street class AE86 is allowed to be 2350 lbs, instead of 2850 lbs).

**S2000 Addendum** TBD for NorCal
Discussion is being held for a cross-over event with the AP1/AP2 chassis. Currently, the belief is that the S2000 platform performs at a level "one class higher" than the FRS/BRZ/AE86.


86CUP CLASSES

Stock Class - 0.5 points maximum
Tires are restricted to TW 140+ and no larger than 225 width.
Certain modifications are not allowed in Stock class:

• No Level 2 Front Aero
• No Level 1+ Rear Aero
• No Level 1+ Rear Wing
• No light-weight aftermarket parts, no aftermarket body panels, or any interior removal (unless necessary for safety equipment)
• No forced induction

Street Class - 4.0 points maximum
2850 minimum weight with driver and FULL tank of gas.

Unlimited Class- 4.1+ points
Modified cars are expected to have dedicated performance modifications. Cars in this class will typically either have a large amount of power and/or are easily identifiable as a track driven car. 2750 minimum weight with driver and FULL tank of gas. If your car has force induction of any kind, it will be designated in the results page as having turbo or supercharger.

2015 86CUP Schedule

**any changes will have as much notice as possible**
8 out of 12 events will count toward year end results, with double points for the 5/23 (SoCal) and *5/23-5/24 (NorCal) Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca event.

Saturday, Mar 21, Thunderhill
Sunday, Mar 22, Thunderhill
Saturday, May 23rd, Laguna Seca (double points)
Sunday, May 24th, Laguna Seca (double points)
Saturday, June 27, Buttonwillow
Sunday, June 28, Buttonwillow
Saturday, Aug 8, Thunderhill
Sunday, Aug 9, Thunderhill
Saturday, Sept 26, Buttonwillow
Sunday, Sept 27, Buttonwillow
Saturday, December 12th, Laguna Seca
Sunday, December 13th, Laguna Seca

***The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca event will be worth double points toward the championship***


WEIGHING

Rules
Each class has a minimum weight: at any point during the day, a competitor with driver inside must meet that minimum weight. If and when a competitor is found to be below minimum weight, he will be penalized 1 second for every 25 pounds he is under the minimum weight. If this is the competitor’s first violation, the first 25 pounds will be allowed as leeway (for possible scale-to-scale variation), but he will be penalized for any further discrepancy. Also, if this is the first violation, he may choose to forfeit all laptimes he has accrued until the weighing process, add back weight to his car to meet minimum weight, and re-start new timed laps instead of taking a lap-time penalty. Any repeat violations will automatically incur the lap time plenty as outlined above.

Weighing Protocol
One competitor from each group (Street and Modified) may be selected at random to be weighed at any time during the day. The probability of being weighed is directly proportional to the number of points he has accrued throughout the season (for example, this is equivalent to adding one’s name in a hat once for every point he scores, then drawing from that hat at random). That means top drivers have the highest likelihood of being weighed, and drivers who have yet to score points will never be weighed.

Weighing Logistics
Two drivers from each class may volunteer or will be randomly selected to participate in the weighing process. Only drivers from a different class may weigh one class (to create impartiality). For example, if a Stock class participant is being weighed, only the two drivers from Street and two drivers from Modified may assist in the weighing process. All who participate in the S2KC implicitly agree to help with the weighing process if called upon, barring any extenuating circumstances.

PROTEST PROTOCOL
A competitor may also be spot-weighed if two peers (or at least half of the participants of that day, whichever is less) from the same class believe the competitor to be in violation of minimum weight. That competitor will be liable to be weighed on the spot. In addition, if a competitor suspects another is underrepresenting his points, he may bring his concern to a member of the 86CUP board immediately, so that a board member can audit the car at that point, and compare the setup to that declared on the signup sheet. If a participant fails the audit, he can choose to: 1) correct the violation and forfeit all a previous laps and redo timed laps for any remaining sessions; or 2) take a 1 second penalty for every 0.25 points he is over the limit.

Prizes - TBD
Year-end prize winners need to have participated in atleast 6 events. One raffle entry will be issued to every FRS/BRZ owner who attends the season finale, even if they do not participate in any 86CUP events.

The best 8 finishes of the 12 events will count toward the championship for each class. In the event of a tie, the participant with more 1st place finishes will be awarded the championship. In the event of a tie after the first tie-breaker parameter, the participant with more attendance will be awarded the championship. If there is still a tie after the second tie-breaker parameter, the participant with the faster time at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca event will be awarded the win.

Points - TBD
1st - 10 points
2nd - 7 points
3rd - 5 points
4th - 4 points
5th - 3 points
6th - 2 points
7th+ -1 point

[MyRx]

Please welcome our newest title sponsor for Norca's 86CUP, Cusco USA! They have been gracious enough to extend their Socal sponsorship to Norcal. Attention! Attention! Not only are they sponsoring the 86Cup but they are also sponsoring Norcal's autocross enthusiasts! Cusco will be offering a Racer Discount Program for active participants in both the 86Cup and autocross events.

Cusco is a manufacturer of street-legal and racing products including coil-over suspension kits, suspension components, Limited Slip Differential(LSD), Clutch system and body/suspension add-on parts such as strut/under braces and roll cages.

https://www.facebook.com/CuscoUSA

http://www.cuscousainc.com/



Who needs brakepads? I do! Norcal has also been blessed to have Winmax as another title sponsor for 2015! Just like the 86Cup, Winmax will be offering a Racer Discount Program for active participants in both the 86Cup and autocross events.

Established in 1984, WINMAX CORP. is one of the leading performance and racing brake parts manufacturers in Japan. As a subsidiary of OEM supplier MK Kashiyama Corp., Winmax has delivered a combination of racing passion and meticulous engineering for decades. Used by top motorsport teams in road racing, rally racing, gymkhana, autocross, and time trials, Winmax brake pads have been rigorously tested in competitive racing environments throughout the world. Source: here

https://www.facebook.com/WinmaxUsa

http://www.winmaxusa.com/



Who hasn't seen this logo? Who hasn't had the pleasure on working with these guys? If you haven't, perhaps now is the time. For the second consecutive season of the 86Cup, CSG has welcomed us back to the track! Not only are they mentors behind the wheel, performance and sustainability gurus of our vehicles, but also as friends we can depend on to give us a no-BS point of view on mod parts and driving etiquettes. Need I say more?

https://www.facebook.com/CounterSpaceGarage

http://counterspacegarage.com/


...to be continued

[MyRx]

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[MyRx]

Reserved

[The Racers Line]

Sweet! Really hope NCRC will let me compete!

Edit: just added up my all my points, gonna be a tough class.lol


Modifications
0.25: Any aftermarket header without a catalytic converter
0.25: Catless front pipe
0.00: Cat-back or axle-back exhaust
2.50: Any Forced Induction (e.g. AVO, Greddy, Jackson Racing, Innovate, Kraftwerks, Vortech, etc); must take separate penalties for ECU, and header as applicable
0.00: Aftermarket ECU or OEM ECU reflash
0.25: Non-OEM Clutch and/or Flywheel and/or Pressure Plate
0.00: Any street tire: TW 140-200
1.00: 255+ width tires
0.50: 9" width aftermarket wheels
0.25: Aftermarket rear spoiler (e.g. 5-axis, integrated duckbill in trunk, STi gurney flap)
0.00: Any OEM or aftermarket sway bars
0.38: Any aftermarket top hat/damper mount, including camber plates
2.00: Any aftermarket damper with any aftermarket spring, or any coilover suspension

Calculated Class: Unlimited (7.375 points)

[sw20kosh]

This is going to be a good year! I predict much higher participation as more people graduate from Solo group.

[mkivsoopra]

Thanks for putting this all together, @MyRx! I'm sure a lot of work happens behind the scenes for this to happen. Looking forward to an awesome 2015 season!

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by mkivsoopra

Thanks for putting this all together, @MyRx! I'm sure a lot of work happens behind the scenes for this to happen. Looking forward to an awesome 2015 season!

It's fun work haha. Doing a little admin work and a whole lot of grinding teeth lol

Which reminds me, YES, 86CUP IS FREE TO ATTEND AS A SPECTATOR. We encourage it! Norcal tracks do not charge (at least when NCRC is there) to enter and spectate. Just print, sign your name, and declare "spectator" at the gate. Great oppurtunity to meet and greet some skilled drivers from our community. Opportunities typically not found anywhere else.

FWIW, May weekend at Laguna Seca will be our first major weekend joined with Socal and their slew of other "carporn" expected to attend. Come see and talk to these owners and drivers! Bring a helmet if you've got it, something to contain your smiles and excitement

Edit: If you don't have a helmet and would like your own, hit up LPI in Livermore and tell them 86drive sent you.

[MyRx]

Round 1 and 2 will be this month! MARCH 21 and 22 at Thunderhill.

86Cup will gather in the circled area pictured below. Any 86Cup participants that have reserved an awning, you will be move near the end of the awning circled - you will not lose your awning, you'll just be move closer to this opened area. Any other FRS/BRZ are encouraged and welcomed to park in this area as well. If you have a friend not in a FRS/BRZ, they are welcomed to park here too, we just want to centralize/focus on FRS/BRZ owners and participants.

[MyRx]

Last week to prep for this wknd! Weather at Thill is looking nice in the 70s.

If you get inside Thill before me, park in the red circle pictured. If you don't have a personal timer (ie AimSolo), check out a Tx for the 86Cup.

@CSG Mike will be at Thill this wknd as well! If you're tracking on Saturday, he's available for lessons. If you haven't had a lesson with him, you haven't really experienced what our cars can do.

Last but not least, Cusco-Winmax is sponsoring our series!! Cusco-Winmax has extended their generosity to anyone attending an 86Cup event. All I will need is your name/contact info for your future use. You don't have to be participating in the 86Cup nor driving on the track, however your car has to be there. So yes, spectators are welcome!

[CSG Mike]

I will be there both Saturday and Sunday. I am partially booked for Sunday, but if your needs can fit into my schedule, I will make it work!

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I will be there both Saturday and Sunday. I am partially booked for Sunday, but if your needs can fit into my schedule, I will make it work!

I'll be doing the driving school on Saturday. It would be cool if I could get some pointers/tips.

[BRZkitty]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. im so excited

[ddeflyer]

Originally Posted by BRZkitty

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. im so excited

Sadly I doubt I will be there this weekend, don't feel like renting a U-Haul again. I don't think I am going to do any more days until I get my own trailer. Maybe next month though.