GENERAL PARTICIPANT & VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Below are the general requirements for all drivers, passengers and vehicles participating in D1WA events. These have been based on both local and international standards, for further details please contact the D1WA team.
DRIVERS/ PASSENGERS APPAREL GENERAL
Each driver/passenger or competing crewmember shall continue to comply with the requirement below until they exit their automobile and are clear of the competition/ track area. Apparel shall be worn as the manufacturer intended.
CLOTHING
Clothing providing full coverage from ankles to neck and to wrists is required. Non-flammable clothing is the minimum requirement for practice and open days at D1WA events. Clothing of flammable synthetic material, such as nylon, is not acceptable. (i.e. jeans and a D1WA long sleeve shirt is perfect of open/ practice or private days).
For all D1WA competitions, Single or two-piece suits to SFI 3.2A Grade 1 (min.)/ SFI 3.4.
Passenger rides are only permitted during practice. All Passengers will be required to have clothing providing full coverage from ankles to neck and to wrists.
Shoes must be fully closed and to be a leather upper, these can include elasticised ankle regions (e.g., elastic-sided work boots, suede skate/ sports shoes etc. are acceptable). Race boots are not mandatory though are recommended.
Gloves, balaclavas and flame-retardant underwear is not mandatory for drift though are recommended.
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1.2.6 Badges & Embroidery, the attachment of badges and use of embroidery on competitor’s overalls can have a detrimental effect on the protection afforded by the garment. Where this is done please refer to standard for that covers the apparel and or manufacturer’s requirements.
1.3 HELMETS
Each helmet should be chosen to fit the user’s head and the intended use. Each helmet tends to mould to the shape of the user’s head over time and should not be repeatedly shared. Helmets must not be modified, except in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Painting of helmets, particularly those with a polycarbonate shell, may weaken the structure, as may the application of non-approved stickers. If air vents or communication equipment are required, consideration should be given to purchasing a helmet to meet those requirements. The use of speakers mounted in helmets, other than those supplied by the helmet manufacturer, is prohibited. Helmets must extend to cover the complete ear. “Skull Cap” style helmets must not be used
A helmet to one or more of the following standards:
- Australian or NZ standard AS/NZS1698
- European ECE 022 with 04 or 05 amendments
- Any Level T2 or T3 helmet
An Open Face helmet to one or more of the following standards:
- Snell SA2005 (Become T1 as of 01/19), Snell SA2010, Snell SA2010H, Snell SA2015
- British Standard BS6658 A/FR
- SFI 31.1
A Closed Face helmet to one or more of the following standards:
- Snell SA2005 (Becomes T1 as of 01/19), Snell SA2010, Snell SA2010H, Snell SA2015
- British Standard BS6658 A/FR
- SFI 31.1
- SFI 24.1 Youth Helmet (for competitors generally under 16 years of age)
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- 1.3.5 FRONTAL HEAD RESTRAINTS:
Whilst not mandatory as with other motorsports many prefer to use frontal head restraints, note the drilling of holes in helmets for the fitment of FHR tether posts shall be undertaken only by the manufacturer of the helmet or an approved manufacturer’s agent. Tether posts may be fitted to helmets that are pre-drilled in accordance with the FHR manufacturer’s instructions.
- Eye protection Each occupant of an automobile not fitted with a full windscreen must use eye protection. This may be incorporated into the helmet in the form of a visor fitted by the helmet manufacturer. This visor comply with AS1609 or equivalent, and shall cover the complete eye opening of a full-face helmet, or extend to the level of the chin in an open face helmet. Alternatively, each occupant may choose to use close fitting goggles with non-glass lenses to AS/NZS 1377 or similar. The goggles shall be securely held in place by an elastic strap. Open face helmets provide limited protection against head strikes by larger objects. It is strongly recommended that a full-face helmet with a shield provided by the manufacturer of the helmet be utilised in all open automobiles.
- 1.3.8 HEARING PROTECTION
It is recommended, that hearing protection devices (e.g., ear plugs) be worn always when exposed to elevated levels of noise.
2 BASIC VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 LIGHTS
- 2.1.1 Any glass HEAD lights are to be covered (transparent plastic, tape or vinyl wrap etc.). For night events a minimum of one head light must be functional on low beam.
- 2.1.2 Any glass TAIL lights are to be covered (clear plastic, tape or vinyl wrap etc.). A minimum of one working brake light is required and for night events a minimum of one working tail light is required.
- 2.1.3 Any vehicle competing in competition events/rounds must have a rear-facing brake light
- 2.1.4 All brake lights are to be hard wired. The use of delay timers/switches can result in immediate disqualification.
- 2.2 BONNET RETENTION
The bonnet must have at least two fastening devises which hold the bonnet closed. I.e. in a factory vehicle you have the latch and safety. Where there are no safety catch bonnet pins or similar must be used and are highly recommended for all vehicles.
- 2.3 ENGINE BAY
All components are to be free of leaks (Engine, gearbox, coolers, power steering, brakes, clutch etc.).
Throttle must have dual return spring/ mechanism (note; shaft mounted spring and Fly by Wire set ups are acceptable) No loose components (air flow meters/ filters, piping, hoses etc.). All hoses used in the engine bay must be used for the correct application (not using coolant hose for oil breathers)
3 3.4 Brakes:
- a) All four-wheel brakes must be operational from the foot brake pedal. Master reservoir must have the front and rear separation.
- b) Hydraulic handbrakes can be used, and a brake reservoir can be attached preferably located outside of the cabin if located inside the cabin must be appropriately guarded and away from the driver.
c) Dual calliper systems are permitted on the rear brakes only
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2.4 CATCH CAN
- 2.4.1 Where an externally vented catch can (crank case breather) is fitted it must be a minimum of 2 litres capacity for engines up to 2000cc or 3 litres for over 2000cc. All measurements taken from below the first external outlet port.
- 2.4.2 Catch can be to be made of either stainless steel or aluminium.
- 2.4.3 The catch can is to be completely sealed (no holes drilled), except for intake hoses from engine, oil drain return hose to engine, outlet hose to air intake duct (if fitted) and the air filter (required if vented to atmosphere). If an air filter is fitted it must be fitted near the highest point of the catch can.
2.5 EXHAUST
- 2.5.1 Exhaust to be secure and not hitting or close to moving components.
- 2.5.2 If the exhaust is rear mounted/directed, it’s outlets must be between 100mm and 450mm above the ground and must extend to the rear body work of the vehicle but not protrude more than 120mm past the body work.
- 2.5.3 For side mounted/directed exhaust the outlet must be located after the midpoint of the wheel base and must extend to the outer body work but not extend more than 50mm past the body work.
- 2.5.4 The noise limits must not exceed 95DB when measured 30m from the track edge.
- 2.5.5 Turbocharger wastegates may protrude out the bonnet no more than 30mm and out the side guard by no more than 50mm.
2.6 BATTERY
- a) Each battery must be securely retained using steel clamps, with reinforcements to the panel required for all non-factory locations.
- b) If a wet style battery is fitted within the passenger compartment, it must be in a box with a lid held down by latch or strap and vented outside the cabin to the atmosphere.
- c) Wet style batteries located in the boot of a car must have a metal bulkhead/ firewall separating the battery from the occupants if a battery box is not fitted.
- d) If the battery is located inside the cabin or in a boot that contains a fuel system, terminals must be insulated.
- e) Dry cell batteries inside the cabin must have insulated terminals if not installed in a battery box.
- f) A blue battery location triangle on the external of the vehicle adjacent to the battery is recommended.
2.7 WHEELS/ TYRES
- a) Any radial type tyre suitable for drifting.
- b) No wheel weights on rear wheels.
- c) The promoter is free to adopt restriction tyre sizes provided it is within the supplementary regulations.
- d) Tyres must be stamped with a treadwear rating and be commercially available within Australia or New Zealand.
- f) All Collie Main Track events have a rear tyre rule, street tyres only on the rear at this track.
- 2.8 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
All suspension and steering components are to be secure and in good condition, no leaks, loose components or excessive free play. A maximum of one wheel spacer per wheel
- 2.9 FRONT AND REAR TOW POINTS
- 2.9.1 A tow point is to be fitted forward of the front axle and rearwards of the rear axle. These are to have a 40mm ID and can tow the vehicle on a sealed surface with the wheels locked. Solid tow points must not exceed 120mm past the bodywork.
- 2.9.2 Tow points are to be clearly marked by a 75x75mm red triangle. All tow points must be easily accessible with bumpers still firmly attached.
- 2.10 BODY WORK
Vehicles are to have a neat, tidy presentation and finished in a tradesman like fashion. All panels’ bumpers and bodywork shall be in place with no sharp or dangerous edges protruding from the vehicle. Cutting & re-joining of any strucutral member/s of the passenger capsule of the body is not acceptable. Any damage occurred during an event shall be inspected and deemed safe prior to the vehicle being allowed back on to the track/ competition area. This will be especially true of Pro sports category where vehicles are expected to be of a professional quality.
- 2.11 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- 2.11.1 Each Vehicle must be equipped with a minimum of one 900g fire extinguisher that meets AS1841 (Not AS1841.2) per occupant.
- 2.11.2 Extinguishers shall be in date and tagged in accordance with AS1841.
- 2.11.3 Installing a 900gram or larger extinguisher per occupant is REQUIRED where passengers are being taken (the extinguisher is there for your safe exit of the vehicle).
- 2.11.4 Extinguishers must be solidly mounted to the body of the vehicle with a minimum of two M5 bolts.
- 2.11.5 The extinguisher must be mounted in a position where the occupant can remove their extinguisher while seated with belts/harness fitted without the aids of tools or devices. Each occupant must be able to reach their own extinguisher.
- 2.11.6 The extinguisher mounting bracket is to be of metal construction with a quick release latch.
- 2.11.7 The fitment of an “on-board” extinguishing system homologated by the FIA shall be an acceptable alternative to the fitment of a separate extinguisher.
2.12 FRONT AND REAR BULK HEADS (FIRE WALLS)
The Drivers compartment shall be fitted with protection between engine, wheels and fuel systems (surge tanks, fuel cells, nos/ gas bottles etc.) via a bulk head/ “fire wall” to prevent entry of foreign matter into the driving compartment (stop the passage of flame, liquids etc.). All redundant holes are to be blocked (alloy tape is an easy option).
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DRIFT 1 WA 2018 GENERAL PARTICIPANT & VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS REV B 2.13 SEATS AND SEAT MOUNTS
- 2.13.1 Where seats are not mounted to factory chassis mounting points, seat rails/brackets must be mounted to the vehicle floor pan via bolts of M8 grade 8.8 or higher reinforced by a plate not less than 75mmx50mmx3mm.
- 2.13.2 Where the vehicle has a D1WA approved cage, a fixed back bucket seat must be fitted for both occupants. The seat must meet ADR, FIA 8855-1999, 8862-2009 or higher, SFI standard 39.1/39.2, or the equivalent standard.
3.12 Seat Belts/Harness Systems:
- a) All cars require a factory seat belt or an approved harness system for the driver and passenger.
- b) Safety harnesses or seat belts must be complete units sourced from a recognized manufacturer. It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts/harnesses of different types or manufacturers.
- c) Safety harnesses or seat belts and must be fitted and worn in accordance with any manufacturer’s instructions or limitations and in conjunction with the AASA Appendix 5- Occupant Restraint Systems
- d) A quick release type approved safety belt and shoulder harness of not less than 40 mm in width is compulsory if a harness is used.
- e) Where the belts pass through the seat sides, the holes must have a grommet installed, be rolled and/or padded to prevent cutting of the belt.
- f) Shoulder Harness systems must be mounted/secured within 40 degrees of horizontal.
- g) No tears, fraying or damage to belt webbing.
- h) All seatbelt points must be mounted and fitted using the correct fixtures and fittings.
- i) The harness bar must be welded or bolted to the existing roll cage structure or chassis, if welded to the chassis it shall have a 3mm thick foot plate at each end measuring not less than 56.25mm2 each. If bolted to the chassis, backing plates must be used and of the same thickness and surface area as the foot plates. A minimum of two M12 or 7/16th UNF high tensile bolts at each end foot plate must be used.
- j) Seat Belts have a finite life span. Please be aware of your seat belt condition or harness expiry date.
- k) All harnesses must meet either FIA standards 8853/98, 8853-2016, 8856/85 or SFI 16.1(2). FIA harnesses may be used up to 5 years past there use by date. SFI harnesses may only be used for 2 years past their manufacture date and must be recertified by the original manufacturer after this date.
- l) All harnesses must be fitted with a cam lock release system.
Latchlink harnesses are not accepted.
3.13 Harness Mountings:
- a) The safety harness or seat belt must be securely mounted. On cars derived from series production vehicles such mountings shall be positioned to bolt to factory seat belt positions or similar for lower belts, shoulder belts ideally on an angle not greater than 15 degrees below horizontal and not above horizontal. If the two shoulder straps join prior to a common mounting point, then that junction shall be at least 150mm behind the wearer’s neck. In all cases of mounting the following must be observed:
- b) On series production cars, some or all of the original seat belt mounting points may be satisfactory. Where the original seat belts are affixed to the seat, such mounting points may be used only:
- c) Where the original unmodified mounting points on the seat are retained
- d) Where the original mounting points are not used, additional floor mounting points must be reinforced with a 3mm steel plate of at least 75mm x 50mm on the underside of the body.
- e) Full harness rear mounting points must be to a substantial part of the vehicles structure.
- f) Reinforced as for floor mounts above, or to the roll cage.
- g) Under no circumstances may a safety harness mounting bolt be used to affix a roll cage to the body shell.
- h) You cannot mount a harness to the parcel shelf.
- All harnesses must meet either FIA standards 8853/98, 8853-2016, 8856/85 or SFI 16.1(2). FIA harnesses may be used up to 5 years past there use by date. SFI harnesses may only be used for 2 years past their manufacture date and must be recertified by the original manufacturer after this date.
- Where the vehicle is fitted with a roll cage, a 5 or 6 point harness must be fitted for any occupants (up to 2 occupants per vehicle for D1WA Approved Roll Cages).
- All seat belts and safety harness shall be securely mounted at all points in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (Race harnesses can only be fitted to race seats)
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- 2.14.9 If the harness is attached to the safety cage or harness bar by means of a loop, it must be fitted as per diagram A2. The minimum length of harness material exiting the buckle must be 100mm.
- 2.14.10 HARNESS BAR
- – The harness bar mounting plates must be a minimum 75mm x 50mm x 3mm plate either welded or bolted to an integral part of the vehicle body. If bolted must use a minimum of two M8 grade 8.8 bolts with a reinforcement plate of same size or larger than the mounting plate. Either a lock nut or spring washer with standard nut must be used.
- – If the harness bar is an auxiliary member it must be attached to the roll cage structure as any other member of the roll cage. Refer – 2018 D1WA Roll Cage Requirements.
- – The harness bar must be either CDS or CDW unalloyed carbon steel. Dimensions must be 38 x 2.5mm or 40 x 2.0mm (1.5” x 0.095” or 1.6” x 0.083”).
- 2.14.11 A safety harness damaged in any way, including in a collision, shall be subject to inspection by a scrutineer. If appropriate, the vehicle log book will be noted with a requirement that the belt/harness be replaced, and the owner/ driver advised.
- 2.14.12 With the wide range of fake Harnesses on the market the scrutineer may ask for the proof of purchase or certification to accompany the harness. The FIA has circulated many documents throughout the scrutineering group on the best ways to identify a fake. As with helmets if in doubt don’t cheap out.