AROCA SA Competition Rules

Dated November 2004

These class definitions will in no way affect or are affected by the class structure used by the Marque Sports Car Association of SA

Standard Class

1..Philosophy: For non-competition vehicles as sold by Alfa Romeo and which retain original specifications for that model.

2..Replacement is permitted of worn parts with the equivalent standard of part from any manufacturer.

3.Freedoms are granted to the following;

A.      Brake pad material

B.     Shock absorbers.

C.     Clutch

D.     Add on body parts (removal of metal NOT permitted).

E.      Driver’s seat.

F.      Air Filters.

G.     Thermatic fans

H.     Exhaust pipes may be replaced with similar design and diameter,              of any manufacturer.

I.        Electronic ignition systems.

J.      Suspension bush material on 105 series rear suspension trailing arm joints, 105 series rear suspension diff/trunnion joints & 116/162 series front suspension caster arm to body joints.

NOTE ……….. Modifications may alter the car in part or whole to the standard specifications of an earlier or later model of the same series (eg. 105,116GTV/GTV6 etc) However an engine change must be complete & the engine must remain to standard specifications for that model in its entirety, & be of a configuration that was available in that body type four cylinder engines from any 105 & 116 series are interchangeable. Engines within any 900 series are interchangeable with the exception that the 1.7 engine is NOT permitted in 901 & 902 series (Alfasuds). Front brake disc’s & / or callipers from the 116 series GTV6 are NOT permitted on 105 or 116 series cars (GTV6 excepted).

4.     Addition of CAMS approved safety equipment (Roll cage, Harness etc) is permitted and encouraged removal of interior parts to facilitate fitment is allowed.

5.     Maximum wheel rim width of 6” OR standard if wider.

6.     Only standard road tyre compounds permitted with a minimum aspect ratio of 55% OR less if standard (R or competition compounds are NOT permitted)

7.     Fuel must be standard pump fuel (ULP, PULP,LRP (Lead replacement)

8.     Classes shall be divided into four sub classes;

a. under 1600cc,

b 1601 – 2000cc,

c 2001 – 3000cc,

d Over 3000cc.

Modified Class

1. Philosophy: For non competitive vehicles as sold by Alfa Romeo that have undergone limited modifications and remain suitable for general road use.
2. In addition to those freedoms listed for Standard Class, freedom is permitted to NO MORE than two (2) of the following area’s:

a)      Internal engine and / or transmission components.

Note: external components such as carburettors, exhaust and engine management systems are not permitted. Engine changes that cross series, other than those specified in Standard Class Rules, are counted as one modification, & further internal engine modifications will not constitute an additional modification.

b)      Suspension

c)      Removal of metal or trim from body

d)      Brakes including non-standard discs and or calipers

3        Maximum wheel rim width up to 7” or standard width if wider.

4        Standard road compounds only with a minimum aspect ratio of 50% may be used.

5        ‘R’ type compound tyres with a minimum aspect ratio of 60% may be used, however modifications listed under Modified Class paragraph 2, are NOT permitted.

6        Fuel used must be standard pump fuel ( ULP, PULP, or LRP).

7        Classes shall be divided into four (4) sub classes;

A Under 1600cc

B  1601cc to 2000cc,

C  2001cc to 3000cc,

D  Over 3000cc.

Super Modified Class

1. Philosophy: For vehicles sold by Alfa Romeo that have undergone extensive modifications and remain suitable for limited road use.
2. Vehicles must conform to the specifications of the Modified Class except that:

a. Freedom is granted to no more than three areas listed under Modified paragraph 2a – 2d,

b. R’ type compound tyres may be used in conjunction with no more than two (2) modifications listed under Modified Class paragraph 2; and

c. Internal engine modifications may be supplemented with modifications to external components such as carburettors, exhaust and engine management systems.

3.  Maximum wheel rim width shall be 8”

4.  Fuel may include AVGAS, with appropriate CAMS Fuel licence.

5.  Classes shall be divided into four (4)  sub-classes;

a. Under 1600cc,

b  1601cc to 2000cc,

c.  2001cc to 3000cc,

e.  Over 3000cc

Racing Class

1. Philosophy: For vehicles sold by Alfa Romeo, prepared and developed primarily for competition use.

2. Any vehicle not conforming to the other classes will be classified  “Racing Class”.

3. In addition any vehicle with any of the following will also be classified “Racing Class”

    a. Tyres marked “For competition use only”,

    b. All vehicles fitted with forced induction, or

    c. All vehicles fitted with nitrous oxide injection systems.

4. The Competition Secretary or Competition Committee may, at their discretion, include cars in the racing class that they deem to be in the spirit of the racing class.

5.  Classes shall be divided into four (4) sub classes;     

    a. Under 1600cc,

    b. 1601cc to 2000cc,

    c. 2001cc to 3000cc,

    d. Over 3000cc.

Alfa Romeo Specials

1. Philosophy: For vehicles developed or fabricated using Alfa Romeo components.

These vehicles may either be;

1. Alfa Romeo coachwork with foreign engine or driveline, OR
2. Alfa Romeo engine/driveline with foreign coachwork, eg Ricciardi

2. This class does not have any sub classes, all vehicles classed equally.

Non Alfa Romeo Class

1. Philosophy: For non competition vehicles sold by manufacturers other than Alfa Romeo and which may have undergone modification and remain suitable for general road use.
2. This class will have the sub-classes;

a.       Under 2000cc, and

b.      Over 2000cc

Miscellaneous

1.        The Competition Secretary and Committee may, at their discretion, exclude, include or reclassify a vehicle as required in the spirit of the competition / point score.

2.        If a competitor has a dispute with the classification of a vehicle, or they wish their vehicle to be reclassified, they must make themselves available to the Competition Secretary, committee including the Eligibility officer to put forward their case.

3.        If a competitor knowingly competes in a class for which their vehicle does not conform then their points accrued to that date will be forfeited.

4.        Fire Extinguishers must have year of manufacture stamped on the body. Any extinguisher over three (3) years of age is illegal.

5.        Seat belts or harnesses must have appropriate labelling showing approval markings for that particular belt or harness. Refer CAMS Manual of Motorsport.