2017 86CUP Rule Set & Schedule - Come Out and Drive!

[CounterSpace Garage]

2017 86CUP Rule / Schedule / Point System

Happy New Year! As one of several sponsors of 86CUP, we would like to thank the 86CUP Committee for their commitment in fostering a friendly competitive 86 community.

The 86CUP Committee has released updated ruleset and schedule for the 2017. Here's a complete post of everything regarding the 2017 86CUP. This post will be updated with the Northeast schedule soon. Please take the time to read through the rules, calculator, and schedule. We hope you can come out to meet other 86CUP competitors and have fun out on track. Please don't hesitate to post on the 86CUP Facebook page to ask any questions. The 86CUP committee or other competitors will help out!

Happy tracking!

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Q: What is 86CUP?
86 CUP is a California-based Time Attack competition for Toyota 86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ enthusiasts. The independent, community driven series, strives to provide beginnners and veterans with the perfect environment for developing and testing their driving skills with the 86 platform.

Q: What do I need to participate?
1. Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ
2. Competition brake pads and brake fluid - Not sure what to buy? Ask us here!
3. Register for any of our 2017 events! - You can rent a tranponder from the organizers (please check the 86CUP website for the event organizer list).


86CUP Schedule
Southern California

R 0. Jan 28 Test & Tune (no competition) - Buttonwillow 13CW
R 1. Feb 4 Streets of Willow TBD
R 2. Mar 4 Buttonwillow 13CW
R 3. Apr 22 Spring Mountain 3.1 CW
R 4. May 27 Willow Springs
R 5. Jun 10 Buttonwillow 13CW
R 6. Jul 15 Sonoma Raceway
R 7. Sep 23 Buttonwillow 13CW
R 8. Oct 7 Auto Club Speedway
R 9. Nov 18 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway TBD
R 10. Dec 9 Laguna Seca

Northern California

R 1. Feb 18 Laguna Seca
R 2. Mar 4 Thunderhill East West 2 mi.
R 3. Mar 5 Thunderhill East 13CW
R 4. Apr 1 Buttonwillow
R 5. Apr 2 Buttonwillow West 2 mi.
R 6. May 27 Thunderhill West East 3 mi.
R 7. Jun 24 Thunderhill West East 3 mi.
R 8. Jul 15 Sonoma Raceway West 2 mi. - 86CUP SoCal vs NorCal
R 9. Aug 5 Thunderhill East
R 10. Aug 6 Thunderhill East
R 11. Sep 30 Thunderhill West
R 12. Nov 11 Sonoma
R 13. Dec 9 Laguna Seca NCRC 86CUP SoCal vs NorCal

Northeast
Schedule is pending.



2017 86CUP Calculator - Points

Please note that the 86CUP Committee has utilized Buttonwillow 13CW (the Global Time Attack Super Lap Battle is held each year at this track and configuration) as the benchmark track for the point system as it rewards a balance of grip, power, and aerodynamics equally on that 2.68mi configuration. 1 point is equivalent to 1 second at Buttonwillow. The point system is validated by the NorCal 86CUP committee and competitors at Thunderhill (the 25hr Enduro track), which also rewards a balance of grip, power, and aerodynamics equally as well.



2017 86CUP Rules

2017.0 Patch Notes
- Aftermarket clutch, flywheel and pressure plates
(Points reduction: 0.25 => 0)
Many 2013-2014 cars need to change these. Although OEM disk replacements are very cheap, we understand many want to upgrade to more aggressive setups, so we are going to overlook the (small) performance gains of these, for the convenience of participants.

- Revised internal engine internals
(Points increase: 0.125 => 1.0)
Reflects max potential gains based on NA and FI builds board members have data of.

- Use of E85 gas
(Points increase when using FI: 0.5 => 1.0)
Better reflects power gains when using E85 on a forced induction build

- Tires and wheels
Simplified points adjustment of tires and wheels. Tire width is unregulated (Stock class still limited to 225), but wheel width points have been increased across the board:

0.00 - 7.5" width OEM wheels (OEM TRD, STI branded wheels included, as long as they are 7.5". Otherwise considered aftermarket)
0.50 - 7-7.5" width aftermarket wheels (used to be 0.0 - 0.125 + tire width points)
0.75 - 8" width aftermarket wheels (used to be 0.25 + tire width points)
1.00 - 8.5" width aftermarket wheels (used to be 0.375 + tire width points)
1.25 - 9" width aftermarket wheels (used to be 0.50 + tire width points)
1.50 - 9.5+" width aftermarket wheels (used to be 0.625 - 0.750 + tire width points)

The new system purposefully makes the previously most competitive Stock Class build no longer legal:
0.75 - 17x8" wheels
0.00 - 225 width
0.00 - 200 UTQG tires
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0.75 - Total is over max Stock Class allowance of 0.5 points

With these changes, we want to lower the barriers to building a competitive Stock class car.

By not assigning points to tire sizes, we are aiming to equalize real world differences in width between manufacturers* and expand the range of viable tire model/width choices.

*For instance, r-comps (NT01, RC1..) typically run wider than aggressive street tires (RS3, RE71R..), which in turn also tend to run wider than sporty street tires (PSS, Continentals..).

- Aftermarket or modified OEM transmissions
(Points reduction: 1.0 => 0.5)
Makes custom gearing in Modified class a viable option in lieu of other modifications.

- L2 Front Aero
(Points increase: 0.5 => 0.75)
We think the contribution of L2 front aero to lap times was underrated. Overall this should not hurt Modified class much, since other items have gone down in points.

- Vented Hood
(Points increase: 0.125 => 0.250)
Front downforce produced by some vented hoods / hood vents (e.g. TrackSpec on OEM hood) was underrated.

- New L1 Rear Wing category
(1.0 points)
At just 1.0 points, the new wing category makes SARD LSR and similarly sized wings viable in Street and Modified classes.

- L3 Rear Wing
(Points reduction 2.0 => 1.750)
Wings of this size cannot be taken advantage of unless running a front splitter, whose points contribution went up.

- Warning: Game of Thrones Spoilers
free (0 points), but will probably look ridiculous on your car.

- 2017+ OEM header
(0.125 points)
We feel this is the only handicap we need to apply to 2017 cars. Although the new cars are a bit faster and have a better balance out of the box, competitors are free to mix and match OEM parts from any year.
The 2017 models are also slightly heavier, and can also safely run a 2013-2016 OEM header.



2016 86CUP Street Class (2015 BRZ) vs. 2016 86CUP Mod Class (2017 BRZ)


86CUP CLASSES
Cars are classed into 4 different classes according to their level of preparation. A driver can only sign up for one class per event.
Drivers can earn championship points in all classes up until (and including) the September 2017 event. After the September 2017 event, drivers who have entered more than one class can no longer switch for the rest of the season and must communicate the board which class they are sticking with. Similarly, after the September 2017 event, drivers who have not entered any prior 2017 events will not be able to earn championship points for the rest of the season -event finishing positions are kept, but championship points for event will be awarded only to qualifying competitors as if non-qualifying drivers had not participated.

STOCK CLASS - 0.5 modification points max
The purpose of this class is to keep costs to a minimum and be attractive to a drivers with stock or minimally modified vehicles. Drivers of all experience levels are welcome. Certain modifications are not allowed in Stock class:
- No Level 2 Front Aero
- No Level 1+ Rear Aero
- No Level 1+ Rear Wing
- No tires below UTQG 140 or over 225 width
- 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 modification points max
The purpose of this class is to allow moderate modifications to a primarily street-driven car. Drivers/owners are granted flexibility in choosing different modifications, while competing in an even playing field. Street class cars typically feature one of three major areas of modifications: aerodynamics, forced induction, or substantially increased mechanical grip. 2850lbs is the minimum weight for Street class with driver and FULL tank of gas.

MODIFIED CLASS – 7.0 modification points max
Modified class cars are expected to have several dedicated performance modifications. Cars in this class will typically have two of the three major areas of modifications: aerodynamics, forced induction, and mechanical grip, and are usually readily identifiable as a track driven car. 2750lbs is the minimum weight with driver and FULL tank of gas for the Modified class.

UNLIMITED CLASS - Unlimited modification points
Minimum weight for Unlimited is 2700 pounds with driver and full tank of gas.
Other than that... anything goes!

MODIFICATIONS POINTS LIST
Please see https://www.86cup.us/calculator

Disallowed Across All Classes

Nitrous oxide systems

Safety
Although it is up to the organization hosting the track day to enforce rules regarding safety equipment, 86CUP strongly discourages removal or modifications of vital safety equipment such as bumper beams, roll-hoops or airbags without rollbar/Harness/HANS, etc.

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 86CUP implicitly agree to help with the weighing process if called upon, barring any extenuating circumstances.

EVENT AND CHAMPIONSHIP SCORING, PRIZES
Championship points for each class will be distributed according to event results. The finishing position for a driver in a given event is determined by their fastest recorded lap time achieved during a competition session. Competition sessions will always be 2, 3 and 4 unless otherwise communicated. Championship points awarded based on event finish position:
1st - 10 points,
2nd - 7 points
3rd - 5 points
4th - 4 points
5th - 3 points
6th - 2 points
7th or lower - 1 point

No extra championship points may be awarded beyond what is outlined above.

Only events that are announced at least 3 weeks ahead of time can be counted towards championship points. If an event is added or moved to a different venue within 3 weeks of its date, any points awarded during that event will not count towards the championship.

86CUP reserves the right to update rules during a competition year in exceptional cases. For updated rules to apply to any single event, they need to be announced at least 3 weeks ahead.

The best 7 finishes of 10 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.

Prizes at individual events for each class will be awarded regardless of number of competitors in the class. Year-end prize winners need to have participated in at least 5 events. Unclaimed prizes and prizes without a winner will be thrown into a raffle pool to be raffled to participants at the end of the year. One raffle entry will be issued to every 86/FRS/BRZ owner who attends the season finale, even if they do not participate in any 86CUP events.

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.



UPDATE!! January 16, 2017
86CUP has announced the GT Radial USA Tire sponsorship awards program which includes cash prizes for STOCK & STREET Classes split between NorCal & SoCal 86CUP!!

86CUP - GT Radial USA Sponsorship Program 2017

[juliog]

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[wparsons]

So jealous of a year round racing schedule! We're limited to 6 months or less up here!

[Pat]

I wish we had enough cars here to justify something like this. You guys have it good out there when it comes to BRZ/FRS competition.

[DarkSunrise]

Looks like a fun series. My wife is from socal and has talked about moving back. This is one thing I'll look forward to if we head out there (...and the beach, weather, mexican food, korean food lol)

[zdr93523]

Originally Posted by Pat

I wish we had enough cars here to justify something like this. You guys have it good out there when it comes to BRZ/FRS competition.

Come out to NASA Utah with us! (and now... back on topic)

[zdr93523]

I saw Spring Mountain and got excited that I might be able to come out and run Unlimited class just for exhibition... then I realized we have a race the same weekend.

[Jonsey]

Just out of curiosity, how many N/A cars are in the unlimited class?

[juliog]

North East 86CUP is new this year! Hosted by EMRA and has its own time attack class.

Check the out EMRA 2017 schedule: http://www.emraracing.org/schedule

[juliog]

Originally Posted by Jonsey

Just out of curiosity, how many N/A cars are in the unlimited class?

Unlimited class attendance is very irregular. You could build a competitive NA car with right idea and big budget imho... but going FI is easier. Maybe in a few years we slot in a new Supermod class between Modified and Unlimited, but we have to grow more to justify it.

[hpde_addict]

Originally Posted by CounterSpace Garage

The new system purposefully makes the previously most competitive Stock Class build no longer legal:
0.75 - 17x8" wheels
0.00 - 225 width
0.00 - 200 UTQG tires
------
0.75 - Total is over max Stock Class allowance of 0.5 points

With these changes, we want to lower the barriers to building a competitive Stock class car.

Are there a lot of advanced drivers with stock wheels?

[juliog]

Originally Posted by hpde_addict

Are there a lot of advanced drivers with stock wheels?

86/BRZ is not everyone's first sports car . We have quite a few people who used to own or still own S2000s, for example.

There are some builds with aftermarket wheels that are still possible, just not the 17x8 / 225 wide 200 tw combo.

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by juliog

86/BRZ is not everyone's first sports car . We have quite a few people who used to own or still own S2000s, for example.

There are some builds with aftermarket wheels that are still possible, just not the 17x8 / 225 wide 200 tw combo.

I see nothing that prevents a Stock classed car from running a 16x7/225 combo, correct?


Also, what's the interpretation of aftermarket batteries regarding being a 'lightweight, aftermarket' part? Is the stock size and brand of battery the only one allowed?


EDIT: ahh - found an answer for the battery question..apparently no replacement batteries are allowed in Stock class, regardless of type.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by venturaII

I see nothing that prevents a Stock classed car from running a 16x7/225 combo, correct?


Also, what's the interpretation of aftermarket batteries regarding being a 'lightweight, aftermarket' part? Is the stock size and brand of battery the only one allowed?


EDIT: ahh - found an answer for the battery question..apparently no replacement batteries are allowed in Stock class, regardless of type.

In the spirit of the rules, replacement batteries are allowed as long as they are OEM equivalent, e.g. another lead-acid battery of similar size and weight.

This is very much a gentleman series, and the rules are written as such. The goal of stock class is to give the cheapest possible cost of entry to the series!