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GRAND AMERICAN ROAD RACING ASSOCIATION, LLCONE DAYTONA BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114

(386)-310-6500, GRAND-AM.COM

ROGER BAILEY

Chief Appellate OfficerED BENNETT

President & Chief Executive Officer

KOURTNEY BIGELOWLegal Counsel

RICHARD BUCKManaging Director, Competition

MARK RAFFAUFManaging Director, Racing Operations

GABRIEL CADRINGHERManaging Director, Technical Regulations and Development

HERB BRANHAMManaging Director, Communications

PAUL WALTER

Race DirectorMARY SUAREZ

Director of Member Services

DAVID PETTITDirector of Partnership Marketing

STEVE HARRISONDirector of Business Development

GARY CUMMINGSGRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Manager

JEFF SMALLWOODGRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series

Manager

MIKE KRAEMERCompetition Senior Project Manager

ROB ELSONTechnical Manager

TOM SEABOLTRace Operations Manager

DON ABBOTTChief Scorer

Copyright by Grand American Road Racing Association, LLC. All rights reserved.Reproduction or redistribution in and form without permission are strictly prohibited.


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GRAND-AM

FOREWORD

These are exciting times in sports car racing.

Back in September, the landmark merger of GRAND-AM RoadRacing and the American Le Mans Series was announced atDaytona International Speedway. Both series will combine theirbanners in 2014 when we operate as a unified series, a move thathas attracted the attention of the international motorsports commu-

nity.

With the unification as a backdrop, we are embarking on anothercompetitive season. We look forward to competing at Circuit of The

Americas, Kansas Speedway and Road Atlanta for the first time inaddition to returning to many of Americas finest venues.

The GRAND-AM Rulebook contains the rules and proceduresgoverning GRAND-AMs Rolex Sports Car Series and ContinentalTire Sports Car Challenge. Revisions include the new Rolex SeriesGX class. We urge you to carefully study the new Rulebook, in orderto familiarize yourself with these revisions as well as the rules whichhave not changed.

GRAND-AM will continue to strive for a balanced playing field, witha full starting field of various car makes and models in each racethat are as equally matched as possible. To maintain properbalance, it may be necessary to make occasional rule changesand/or modifications to ensure the proper balance in the competi-tion arena.

We all at GRAND-AM wish all of you a successful and rewardingyear of racing.

GRAND-AM Road Racing continues to strive to make sports carroad racing highly competitive, affordable and entertaining forracing fans and competitors. One of the tools that we use for thispurpose is the GRAND-AM Rulebook, which contains the rules and


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procedures governing all GRAND-AM sanctioned on-track activi-ties.

In 2013, the GRAND-AM Rulebook has been revised in severalrespects. We urge you to carefully study the new Rulebook in orderto familiarize yourself with these revisions, as well as the rules thathave not changed. If you have any questions or need rules clarifica-tions, please contact a Senior GRAND-AM Official.

In keeping with GRAND-AMs commitment to maintain properbalance in the competition arena, it may be necessary for GRAND-

AM to make rule changes and/or rule modifications from

time-to-time. Such changes are designed to enhance close compe-tition. GRAND-AMs goal of a full starting field of various car makesand models in each race that are as equally matched as possible isin the overall best interest of the sport. That is what GRAND-AM hasstrived for in the past and will continue to strive for in the future.

We all at GRAND-AM wish all of you a successful and rewarding

year of racing.

Ed BennettPresident & CEO


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PageSPORTING REGULATIONS

SECTION 1 GENERAL RULES PROCEDURE

1-1 Applicability ......................................................................21-2 Amendments.....................................................................21-3 Definitions and Terms .......................................................21-4 Interpreting and Applying the Regulations.......................51-5 Interpretation and Application ..........................................51-6 Principle Rule....................................................................61-7 Submission to the Regulations.........................................6

SECTION 2 MEMBERSHIP

2-1 Authority ...........................................................................62-2 Reservation of Rights .......................................................72-3 Membership Requirement ................................................72-4 Application Procedure ......................................................72-5 Eligibility Requirements ....................................................82-6 Credentials........................................................................92-7 Member Status .................................................................92-8 Member Conduct............................................................11

2-9 Entrant Obligations.........................................................122-10 Substance Abuse Policy.................................................13SECTION 3 ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS

3-1 Event ..............................................................................153-2 Safety..............................................................................163.3 Testing Policy..................................................................183-3 Event Entry .....................................................................193-4 GRAND-AM Officials ......................................................203-5 Identification Markings ...................................................21

SECTION 4 FLAGS AND COMMUNICATION4-1 On-Track Communication...............................................224-2 Black...............................................................................224-3 Black with Orange Disc ..................................................224-4 Black & White Checkered...............................................224-5 Blue or Blue with Orange Diagonal ................................224-6 Green ..............................................................................234-7 Red .................................................................................23

4-8 Yellow..............................................................................234-9 Yellow with Red Stripes..................................................234-10 White...............................................................................23

SECTION 5 PADDOCK, PITS & ROAD5-1 Paddock..........................................................................235-2 Pit Lane...........................................................................24

SECTION 6 CONDUCT OF EVENTS6-1 Technical Inspection .......................................................28

6-2 Qualifying ........................................................................30

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6-3 Fan Walk .........................................................................326-4 Pre-Race.........................................................................336-5 Race Start and Restart Procedures................................336-6 Race Interruption (Red Flag)...........................................346-7 Mandatory Pit Stops.......................................................35

6-8 Drive Time Restrictions...................................................356-9 Race Completion ............................................................356-10 On-Tracks Rules .............................................................356-11 Safety Car.......................................................................366-12 Standard Full Course Yellow ..........................................366-13 Pass-Around and Pit Stops............................................366-14 Wave-By and End of Operation......................................386-15 Restart ............................................................................39

6-16 Short Full Course Yellow ................................................396.17 Pass-Around and Pit Stops............................................396-18 Wave-By and End of Operation......................................406.19 Extended Full Course Yellow..........................................406.20 Wave-By and End of Operation......................................416.21 Competition Penalties ....................................................41

SECTION 7 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT7-1 Fueling Rig......................................................................42

7-2 Driver ID Transmitters .....................................................447-3 Safety Light System .......................................................44SECTION 8 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

8-1 Penalty ............................................................................448-2 General Administration ...................................................458-3 Timing and Scoring Results ...........................................458-4 Protest ............................................................................468-5 Appeal.............................................................................478-6 Appeal to the Chief Appellate Officer.............................48

SECTION 9 PRIZES, POINT FUNDS AND AWARDS9-1 Sole Authority .................................................................509-2 Event Prizes ....................................................................509-3 Point Funds.....................................................................509-4 Championship.................................................................509-5 GRAND-AM Driver Championships................................519-6 Measurement..................................................................529-7 Ties .................................................................................52

9-8 GRAND-AM Manufacturer Championships....................529-9 GRAND-AM Team Championships ................................53

GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONSSECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Eligibility .........................................................................571-2 Measurements ............................................................... 571-3 Equivalence Formula ..................................................... 57


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SECTION 2 - BODYWORK REGULATIONS2-1 Bodywork .......................................................................582-2 Rear Wing ...................................................................... 592-3 Bodywork Pins............................................................... 592-4 Windshield Wiper........................................................... 59

2-5 Lights ............................................................................. 592-6 Windshield/Rear Glass ...................................................59

SECTION 3 - ENGINE REGULATIONS3-1 General Engine Eligibility ............................................... 603-2 Pistons/Rods ................................................................. 613-3 Cylinder Heads .............................................................. 613-4 Crankshaft .................................................................... 613-5 Camshaft, Valve Lifter and Rocker Arms ...................... 61

3-6 Engine Air Restrictors .....................................................61SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL4-1 Ignition System ..............................................................614-2 Electrical System........................................................... 624-3 Traction Control ..............................................................624-4 Traction Control ECU Control.........................................63

SECTION 5 - COOLING5-1 Cooling System ..............................................................63

SECTION 6 - ENGINE LUBRICATION/DRY SUMP6-1 Oil Reservoir Tank ..........................................................63SECTION 7 - EXHAUST

7-1 Exhaust System..............................................................63SECTION 8 - DRIVE TRAIN

8-1 Drive Train.......................................................................648-2 AGS (Paddleshift) Systems.............................................648-2 Artificial Heating..............................................................64

SECTION 9 - WHEELS AND TIRES9-1 Official Tire - Rolex Series ..............................................649-2 Official Tire Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.....649-3 Control ............................................................................659-4 Responsibility .................................................................659-5 Artificial Heating..............................................................659-6 Tire Air Pressure ............................................................659-7 Carbon fiber wheels........................................................639-8 Wheel Attachment ..........................................................63

9-9 Wheel Diameter ............................................................. 63SECTION 10 - CHASSIS

10-1 Suspension ....................................................................6310-2 Steering ......................................................................... 6710-3 Frame & Roll Cage ........................................................ 6710-4 Air Jacks ........................................................................ 6810-5 Car Weight/Ballast......................................................... 68

SECTION 11 - BRAKES

11-1 Brakes.............................................................................68


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11-2 Brake Cooling System................................................... 69SECTION 12 - FUEL/FUEL CELLS

12-1 Official Fuel .....................................................................6912-2 Sampling....................................................................... 6912-3 Fuel Handling................................................................. 69

12-4 Fuel Cell/Fillers/Vents .................................................... 6912-5 Fuel Lines ...................................................................... 7112-6 Fuel Pumps.................................................................... 7112-7 Fuel Capacity................................................................. 71

SECTION 13 - DATA ACQUISITION/RECORDING13-1 Telemetry .......................................................................7113-2 Data Acquisition ............................................................ 7113-3 Radios............................................................................ 72

13-4 Transmitter..................................................................... 7213-5 Data Recording.............................................................. 7213-6 Accident Data Recorders ...............................................73

SECTION 14 - IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS14-1 Competition Numbers ....................................................7314-2 Logos and Brand marks................................................ 7414-3 Rig Identification............................................................ 75

SECTION 15 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT

15-1 Driver Equipment............................................................7515-2 Fire Extinguishers .......................................................... 7715-3 Towing Eyes....................................................................7815-4 Delphi Safety Light System ............................................7815-5 In-Car T.V. Camera..........................................................78

SECTION 16 - FINAL TEXT16-1 Final Text.........................................................................79

SECTION 17 - ROLL CAGE DIAGRAMSECTION 18 - WINDSHIELD BRACE DIAGRAM

DAYTONA PROTOTYPE REGULATIONSSECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1-1 Classifications ................................................................821-2 Competition ....................................................................821-3 Eligibility..........................................................................821-4 Daytona Prototype Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3 ...................831-5 Additional Specifications ................................................83

SECTION 2 - BODYWORK2-1 Bodywork........................................................................832-2 Headlights...................................................................... 852-3 Aerodynamic Devices Ducts Vents - Louvers ........ 86

SECTION 3 WEIGHT3-1 Minimum Weight .............................................................88

SECTION 4 ENGINE ELIGIBILITY AND MODIFICATIONS4-1 Eligibility........................................................................ 89

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4-3 Detailed Engine Requirements ..................................... 90SECTION 5 DRIVETRAIN

5-1 Approved Models ...........................................................915-2 Clutch/Flywheel ..............................................................915-3 Maximum Forward Gears...............................................91

5-4 Sequential Gear Change ................................................915-5 Gear Ratios.................................................................... 915-6 Bell Housing .................................................................. 915-7 Axle Retention ................................................................915-8 Attenuator .......................................................................92

SECTION 6 WHEELS & TIRES6-1 Official Tire......................................................................926-2 Tire Control .....................................................................92

6-3 Tire Testing......................................................................936-4 Wheels ............................................................................93SECTION 7 SUSPENSION

7-1 Design.............................................................................947-2 Rear Suspension ........................................................... 947-3 Active Suspension......................................................... 947-4 Shock Absorbers........................................................... 94

SECTION 8 CHASSIS/BODY DIMENSIONS

8-1 Basic Dimensions ...........................................................95SECTION 9 - BRAKES9-1 Rotors .............................................................................959-2 Calipers.......................................................................... 969-3 Brake Hat....................................................................... 969-4 Rolex 24 Brake Systems ................................................969-5 DP Brake Systems..........................................................96

SECTION 10 FUEL SYSTEM10-1 Specification ...................................................................9610-2 Location......................................................................... 9710-3 Fueling ........................................................................... 9710-4 Fuel Capacity................................................................. 97

SECTION 11 - TELEMETRY/DATA RECORDING11-1 Data Recorder.................................................................97

SECTION 12 - IDENTIFICATION12-1 Car Identification ............................................................9712-2 Engine Identification .......................................................98

SECTION 13 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT13-1 Fire Extinguishers ...........................................................9813-2 Wheel Tethers .................................................................99

GT REGULATIONSSECTION 1 - General Class Explanation and Purpose

1-1 P' .......................................................................1021-2 S'%++%#+................................................................102

1-3 C#'+'.....................................................................102


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SECTION 2 - GENERAL ENGINE REGULATIONS

2-1 E++$++: .......................................................................1022-2 E+' L%#+........................................................... 1032-3 G''# E+' R'+'' .................................... 1032-4 E*# S:'......................................................... 105

2-5 C:+&' H'#& .............................................................1052-6 C#*#, !#' L+', #& R%' A.....................1052-7 I#' M#+& .............................................................1052-8 A+ C'#', #& A+ I#'............................................1052-9 E'%+%# S:' ..........................................................1052-10 R#&+# ....................................................................... 105

SECTION 3 - CAR BOD" REQUIREMENTS

3-1 B&: - (P' 1)......................................................106

3-2 B&: - P' 2)...................................................... 1073-3 D#*/I#'& C'......................................... 1093-4 "+& ...................................................................... 1093-5 F ............................................................................. 1103-6 R'# "+ .................................................................... 1113-7 F S+'/A+ D#................................................... 1113-8 A+ I' ....................................................................... 1113-9 L+*+......................................................................... 112

SECTION 4 - DRIE TRAIN

4-1 D+' #+ (P' 1) ..................................................... 1124-2 D+' #+ (P' 2) ..................................................... 1124-3 C%*/F:*''.............................................................1134-4 M#+ #& '# ...............................................1134-5 B' *+/A' P#'............................................1134-6 P/D+' S*#............................................................113

SECTION 5 # !HEELS AND TIRES

5-1 O+%+# +' ...................................................................1145-2 +' % ....................................................................1145-3 '+...........................................................................1145-4 "*'' ..........................................................................115

SECTION 6 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING

6-1 S'+ (P' 1) .....................................................1166-2 S'+ (P' 2) .....................................................117

SECTION 7 - BRAKES

7-1 B#' R ................................................................ 118

7-2 B#' C#+' ............................................................. 1187-3 B#' M#' C:+&'................................................ 119

SECTION 8 -FUEL S"STEM

8-1 F' #.....................................................................1198-2 F++ #& P++ ........................................................1198-3 F' # F+'............................................................119

SECTION 9 - !EIGHT

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SECTION 10 - MANUFACTURERS

10-1 M##%'...............................................................120

GX REGULATIONSSECTION 1 - General Class Explanation and Purpose

1-1 P' .......................................................................1221-2 S'%++%#+................................................................1221-3 C#'+'.....................................................................122

SECTION 2 - GENERAL ENGINE REGULATIONS

2-1 E++$++: .......................................................................1222-2 E+' L%#+........................................................... 1232-3 G''# E+' R'+'' .................................... 1232-4 E*# S:'......................................................... 125

2-5 C:+&' H'#& .............................................................1252-6 C#*#, !#' L+', #& R%' A.....................1252-7 I#' M#+& .............................................................1252-8 A+ C'#', #& A+ I#'............................................1252-9 E'%+%# S:' ..........................................................1262-10 R#&+# ....................................................................... 126

SECTION 3 - CAR BOD" REQUIREMENTS

3-1 B&: - (P' 1)......................................................126

3-2 B&: - (P' 2)..................................................... 1273-3 D#*/I#'& C'......................................... 1303-4 "+& ...................................................................... 1303-5 F............................................................................. 1313-6 R'# "+.................................................................... 1313-7 F S+'/A+ D# .................................................. 1323-8 A+ I'....................................................................... 1323-9 L+*+ ........................................................................ 132

SECTION 4 - DRIE TRAIN

4-1 D+' #+ (P' 1) ..................................................... 1324-2 D+' #+ (P' 2) ..................................................... 1334-3 C%*/F:*''.............................................................1344-4 M#+ #& '# ...............................................1344-5 B' *+/A' P#' ...........................................1344-6 P/D+' S*# ...........................................................134

SECTION 5 # !HEELS AND TIRES

5-1 O+%+# +' ...................................................................134

5-2 +' % ....................................................................1345-3 '+...........................................................................1355-4 "*'' ..........................................................................136

SECTION 6 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING

6-1 S'+ (P' 1) .....................................................1366-2 S'+ (P' 2) .....................................................137

SECTION 7 - BRAKES

7-1 B#' R................................................................ 139

7-2 B#' C#+' ............................................................. 139


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7-3 B#' M#' C:+&' ............................................... 139SECTION 8 -FUEL S"STEM

8-1 F' #.....................................................................1398-2 F++ #& P++ ........................................................1408-3 F' # F+'............................................................140

SECTION 9 - !EIGHT9-1 M#+ '+'& '# '+* '%'#' ................140

SECTION 10 - MANUFACTURERS

10-1 M##%'...............................................................140

CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTS CAR CHALLENGESECTION 1 - PURPOSE

1-1 Purpose .......................................................................142

SECTION 2 - ELIGIBILITY2-1 Eligibility....................................................................... 1422-2 Classes ........................................................................ 1422-3 Recognition/Configuration........................................... 143

SECTION 3 - CHASSIS/BODYWORK REGULATIONS3-1 Drive and Steering .......................................................1443-2 Added car weight ........................................................ 144

SECTION 4 - FUEL/FUEL CELLS

4-1 Fuel Tank/Cell .............................................................. 1444-2 Fuel Fillers/Vents ......................................................... 1444-3 Fuel Lines .................................................................... 1454-4 Fuel Capacity............................................................... 145

SECTION 5 - MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT/MODIFICATIONS

5-1 Roll Cage .....................................................................1455-2 Glass............................................................................ 1465-3 Other Safety Modifications.......................................... 146

SECTION 6 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS6-1 Standard Components ................................................ 1466-2 Brakes.......................................................................... 1466-3 Shocks, Springs, Suspension ..................................... 1476-4 Lights ........................................................................... 1486-5 Exhaust System........................................................... 1486-6 Turbocharging/Supercharging ..................................... 1496-7 Other Items Which May Be Substituted...................... 150

6-8 Engine.......................................................................... 1516-9 Steering Wheel/Steering System................................. 1526-10 Doors/Hood/Body Shell............................................... 1526-11 Ride Height/Track ........................................................ 1526-12 Items That May Be Removed...................................... 1536-13 Gearbox, Differential, Drivetrain .................................. 1536-14 Tires ............................................................................. 153

SECTION 7 - VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY AND NOTES


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PREFACE

The Grand American Road Racing Association LLC (GRAND-AM)Rulebook is designed to provide for the orderly conduct of all GRAND-

AM sports car sanctioned activities and takes effect immediately upon

publication.

The Rulebook consists of the following 3 Articles:

1. Article 1 - The General Sporting Regulations (GSR). TheGSR contains the basic rules and Regulations under whichGRAND-AM and its Series are organized under. Where noother section of the Regulations addresses an issue, the GSR

governs.

2. Article 2 - The General Automobile Regulations (GAR). TheGAR provides the general technical and safety specificationsof the Car and equipment. Where no other section of theRegulations addresses an issue, the GAR governs.

3. Article 3 - The General Class Regulations (GCR). The GCR

provides the technical specifications for each class of Cars:(DP-GCR), (GT-GCR) and (Continental: (GS/ST-GCR).Where the GAR and a GCR conflict, the GCR prevails.

In addition to the Rulebook, GRAND-AM may issue:

1. Specific Car Regulations (SCR) that provide technicalspecifications for a specific make and model of Car (such as

the constructor and engine for the DP Cars). Where theRulebook and the SCR conflict, the SCR governs.

2. Supplementary Regulations (SR) that provide rules andspecifications specific to an Event. Where the SupplementaryRegulations are in conflict with the Rulebook or the SCR, theSupplementary Regulations govern.

Finally, GRAND-AM communicates to its Members throughBulletins, through its Director of Competition and through Officials.Such communication may amplify, amend, clarify or modify theRulebook, SCR and/or SR.

All together, these publications and any amendments, along withany applicable agreements to which GRAND-AM is a party, form theRegulations for GRAND-AM and its Members. The purpose of the

Regulations is to: (i) promote safety, the sport of automotive compe-


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tition and GRAND-AM, (ii) enhance competition, (iii) ensure thequality, fairness and integrity of the GRAND-AM programs andoperations and (iv) achieve prompt finality in the competition results(the Purpose).

It is ultimately the obligation of each Member to ensure theirconduct and equipment comply with all applicable Regulations. Noexpress or implied warranty of safety shall result from publicationof, or compliance with, the Regulations. They are intended as aguide for the conduct of automobile racing and are in no way aguarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, orothers.

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2013SPORTING REGULATIONS


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SPORTING REGULATIONS

SECTION 1 GENERAL RULES PROCEDURE

1.1 Applicability. The Regulations apply to all Events. For all

Members, the Rulebook, as part of the Regulations, estab-lishes the foundation for the organization and conduct of allEvents.

1.2 Amendments. GRAND-AM reserves the right to amend, ormodify, the Regulations at any time in furtherance of thePurpose. Such amendments become effective upon publi-cation by GRAND-AM, in the manner of its choice, regardless

of when a Member receives actual notice.

1.3 Definitions and Terms. The following terms, appearing peri-odically throughout the Regulations, have the followingmeanings: Cameans an automobile approved for racing competi-

tion. C*%/!/ L%! means where the start of the pit lane

speed limit begins, normally indicated by cones at pitentrance.

C*+!/%/* means Member, Entrant, Driver, Car owner,team manager, Crewmember or any other person (otherthan an Official) who participates competitively in anEvent. Whenever the words Competitor, Entrant, Driver,Car owner, team manager, mechanic, team member orCrewmember are used, unless the context indicates

otherwise, the term used is interpreted to include anyDriver, Entrant, Car owner, team manager, mechanic,team member or Crewmember assigned to or a memberof the same racing team.

C*c'%! means that such action, inaction, and/or deci-sion are final and not subject to protest, appeal and/orlitigation.

C*/%!/a' T%! S+*/ Ca C$a''!! (CTSCC) denoted

in parentheses and italicized where Regulations differfrom the Rolex Series.

DP means a Daytona Prototype Car or the DaytonaPrototype class.

E!/means an entire program of Grand-Am sanctionedcompetitions.

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F%%$(%) L%! means the point on-track where timingand scoring ends.

GRAND-AM means the national sanctioning organizationformed to promote sports car road racing and the tradename and registered service mark of Grand American

Road Racing Association, LLC. (C*/%!/a': GS !a a Ga S+*/ Ca * /$! Ga

S+*/ c'a.) GT means a Grand Touring Car or the Grand Touring

class. H!a,a/! means the principal office of GRAND-AM,

located at One Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach,Florida, 32114.

M!b! means an individual or entity accepted byGRAND-AM as a Member pursuant to the Regulationswhose membership is not expired, suspended, canceledor terminated.

OEmeans original equipment as delivered on a Car builtby a recognized automobile manufacturer and deliveredvia a regular retail sales outlet.

Pa*cmeans the area within the facility where Entrants

park their transporters and work on the Car betweenSessions.

P%/ S/a'' means the working area along pit lane assignedto an Entrant during a Session, in which the Competitorsmay place their equipment and service the Car.

P**/!means an individual, partnership, corporation,joint venture or other legal entity that, in connection withthe Event, is designated as the Promoter in the

executed Sanction Agreement for the Event. Rac! means the Car competition during an Event, listed

on the GRAND-AM season schedule, for which champi-onship points and awards are distributed based uponfinishing position.

Rac! E,%+!/means a Car, Car part, engine, enginecomponent, tires, fuel, support equipment and/or anyother part or related equipment.

Rac! P*c!! means the manner in which an Event isconducted. It includes, but is not limited to, determina-tions regarding the eligibility of Cars for competition,qualifying procedures, the line-up of the Cars, the start ofthe Race, the control of Cars throughout the Race byflags, lights, or other direct communication, the electionto stop or delay a Race, control of pit activity, flagging,the positioning of Cars at any time, the assessment of lap

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does not include the assessment of penalties (disqualifi-cation, suspension or fine) except lap and/or timepenalties imposed during a Race or immediately after aRace.

R!'a/%* mean the rules and Regulations governing

the organization, sanctioning and conduct of Events. Thisincludes but is not limited to, the Rulebook,Supplementary Regulations and Bulletins.

Sa"!/3 Ca means a non-competition vehicle used duringthe exploratory laps prior to the start of the Race andduring a Race to collect the field of Cars during an inter-vention.

Sac/%* A!!!/ means the documentary authority,

granted by GRAND-AM, to organize and hold a competi-tion.

S!%! means the individual series sanctioned byGRAND-AM.

S!%* means the time from the official start of theSession as determined by the Official Schedule andTiming and Scoring, through the official time of the end ofthe Session as determined by the Official Schedule or

adjusted by Race Control until the last running Car exitsthe racing surface and the Cars have cleared pit lane.

S%'! F%'! means a line of Cars arranged one behindanother without overtaking.

S/a/(%) L%! means the point on-track where timing andscoring begins.

(C*/%!/a': ST !a S/!!/ T! Ca * /$! S/!!/T! C'a.)

S+!%*3 O""%c%a' means the officers, employees oragents of GRAND-AM as designated by GRAND-AM.The Supervisory Officials for 2013 include: Ed Bennett, President & Chief Executive Officer

Richard Buck, Managing Director, Competition Gabriel Cadringher, Managing Director, Technical

Regulations and Development Mark Raffauf, Managing Director of Racing Operations

Gary Cummings, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car SeriesManager

Jeff Smallwood, GRAND-AM Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Series Manager

Mike Kraemer, Competition Senior Project Manager Rob Elson, Technical Manager Tom Seabolt, Race Operations Manager Don Abbott, Chief Scorer

Mary Suarez, Director of Member Services


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S++'!!/a3 R!'a/%* (SR) means additional rulesspecific to an Event.

T!/(%) means all forms of Testing on or off-track. T%! S!/ means two front tires and two rear tires.

1.4 Interpreting and Applying the Regulations.1.4.1 Pronouns. The pronouns he, his, and him are

generic and not intended to indicate gender.1.4.2 Money. All monetary amounts specified are in US

Dollars.1.4.3 Forms and Information.All forms and information

referred to in the Regulations can be obtained fromHeadquarters and/or GRAND-AM.com.

1.4.4 Notice. Receipt is determined by the datecontained in the U.S. postal mark (if mailed),GRAND-AM recognized courier receipt, or theGRAND-AM date or fax time code stamp (if deliv-ered in person or sent by fax).

1.5 Interpretation and Application. In any dispute regarding theRegulations, the interpretation and application of the Officials

shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any otherprovision in the Regulations, Supervisory Officials may reviewan Officials interpretation or application of the Regulationswhere such Supervisory Officials deem such review to beappropriate. The interpretation and application of theRegulations by the Officials (or by a Supervisory Official) areConclusive, except as provided for in the Regulations. Infurtherance of the Purpose, all Members, including but not

limited to, Competitors, expressly agree that:1.5.1 NON-LITIGABLE. DETERMINATIONS MADE BY

GRAND-AM AS TO THE APPLICABILITY ANDINTERPRETATION OF THE REGULATIONS ARENON-LITIGABLE, AND THEY WILL NOT INITIATEOR MAINTAIN LITIGATION OF ANY KIND AGAINSTGRAND-AM OR ANYONE ACTING ON BEHALF OFGRAND-AM, TO REVERSE OR MODIFY SUCH

APPLICATION AND/OR INTERPRETATION OR TORECOVER DAMAGES OR TO SEEK ANY OTHERKIND OF RELIEF AS A RESULT OF SUCH DETER-MINATIONS. IF THE LITIGATION IS NOTDISMISSED PURSUANT TO THIS COVENANT,THE MATTER WILL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGEOF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND THEMEMBER HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL

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RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ANY OTHERACTION HEREUNDER, INCLUDING SUSPENSIONOR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP, FOR VIOLA-TION OF THIS SECTION.

1.5.2 Reimbursement of Legal Fees.Any Member that

initiates or maintains litigation in violation of thisprovision agrees to reimburse GRAND-AM for allcosts of such litigation, including travel expensesand attorneys fees.

1.6 Principal Rule. On occasion, circumstances are presented,either unforeseen or otherwise extraordinary, in which strictapplication of the Regulations may not achieve the Purpose.

In such rare circumstances, Officials, as a practical matter,may make a determination that is not contemplated by or isinconsistent with the Regulations. Such determinations arereviewable by Supervisory Officials. All such determinationsare Conclusive, except as provided for in the Regulations.

1.7 Submission to the Regulations. No express or impliedwarranty of safety shall result from the publication and/or

compliance with the Regulations. Every person, entity, groupof persons, or Promoter, and any person who receives aMembership, warrants that (i) he agrees without reservationto know and abide by the Regulations, (ii) he renounces theright to have legal recourse, except with the written consentof GRAND-AM, to any arbitrator or tribunal not provided forin the Regulations.

SECTION 2 - GRAND-AM MEMBERSHIP

2.1 Authority. GRAND-AM may, but is not required to, accept asa Member any individual or entity, as long as the applicantsubmits a properly executed Membership Application withthe appropriate fee and meets the required qualifications.GRAND-AM is dedicated to the highest degree of profes-sionalism, sportsmanship and integrity. For that reason,

GRAND-AM at its sole discretion, may reject the applicationof an otherwise qualified applicant if it is in the interest ofGRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing, for reasonsincluding but not limited to, the applicants participation orinvolvement in conduct inconsistent with the Purpose,whether in the course of racing activity or not, and whetheror not the applicant was a Member or applicant at the timeof such conduct. The affected Member may appeal such

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dance with the Regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing,all decisions as to an applicants driving ability and/or phys-ical condition are Conclusive.

2.2 Reservation of Rights. GRAND-AM reserves the right to

deny entry to any Event to any Member or to revoke anyMembership or credential previously issued by GRAND-AMfor any reason or no reason, except that GRAND-AM will notdeny or revoke a Membership or credential solely on thebasis of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

2.3 Membership Requirement.Any person or entity desiring toparticipate in GRAND-AM as a Driver, Entrant, Crewmember,

permanent media, Industry Representative, partner orOfficial must be a current Member of GRAND-AM in thecapacity in which they wish to participate.2.3.1 Exception.A competition license issued by the FIA

as a Driver or Entrant for persons who reside inter-nationally is recognized for participation in an Eventlisted on the FIA calendar but does not include aGRAND-AM Membership or any benefits or privi-

leges of such Membership, including but not limitedto point awards, point fund awards or participantaccident insurance:

2.3.2 FIA Membership. Every Driver in a FIA-listed Racemust possess a current FIA Driver License regard-less of other licensing. Every Car entered in aFIA-listed Race must be entered by someonepossessing a current FIA Entrant License regard-

less of other licensing. Applications for FIA licensesmay be obtained from GRAND-AM.

2.4 Application Procedure. An applicant must submit a fullycompleted and properly signed Annual Membership

Application (waiver) accompanied by the appropriateMembership fee to Headquarters. The receipt of an appli-cants Annual Membership Application and/or fee does not

constitute the issuance of, or approval by GRAND-AM ofsuch Annual Membership Application. An applicant is noti-fied in writing by GRAND-AM whether their application hasbeen approved.2.4.1 Minors.All applicants 16, 17 or 18 years old at the

time of application and not legally emancipated,must include with their Annual Membership

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applicants father, mother, and/or legal guardian. Allsignatures on the Minor Participant Waiver must benotarized unless the minor applicant is applying inperson at Registration during a GRAND-AM Eventand his father, mother and/or legal guardian is

present, in which case all parties must sign beforea GRAND-AM Official. An applicant 16, 17 or 18years old and emancipated, must include with their

Annual Membership Application and fee, a copy ofthe emancipation order. Specific Events may haveadditional requirements for minors that must befulfilled prior to participation in such Event.

2.4.2 Business Entities. If applicant is a partnership,

corporation or other legal entity, the person respon-sible for all communication and contact withGRAND-AM regarding the entity must fill out the

Annual Membership Application and such personmust meet the eligibility requirements for thecapacity in which the entity wishes to participate.

2.5 Eligibility Requirements.

2.5.1 Driver. To secure and maintain Membership in thecapacity of Driver, an applicant must at minimum: (i)Be 16 years of age; (ii) If requested, submit to andpass a driving ability test(s) conducted by and atthe discretion of GRAND-AM; and (iii) Be physicallyfit as determined at the sole discretion of GRAND-

AM. In this regard, GRAND-AM may require anapplicant to pass one or more physical examina-

tion(s) by a qualified physician(s).2.5.2 Entrant. To secure and maintain a Membership in

the capacity of Entrant, an applicant must, atminimum, be 21 years of age.

2.5.3 Crewmember. To secure and maintainMembership in the capacity of Crew member, anapplicant must at minimum: (i) Be 16 years of ageand (ii) Be physically fit as determined in the sole

discretion of GRAND-AM. In this regard, GRAND-AM may require an applicant to pass one or morephysical examination(s) by a qualified physician(s).

2.5.4 Official. To secure and maintain Membership in thecapacity of Official, an applicant must at minimum:(i) Be 18 years of age; (ii) Possess, in the solediscretion of GRAND-AM, the necessary qualifica-tions and abilities to carry out the duties of an

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the sole discretion of GRAND-AM. In this regard,GRAND-AM may require an applicant to pass oneor more physical examination(s) by a qualifiedphysician(s).

2.5.5 Partner. To secure and maintain Membership in the

capacity of Partner, an applicant must at minimum:(i) Be 21 years of age; and (ii) Be an employeeor agent of an entity which has a direct contractualrelationship with GRAND-AM (Sponsor, Contin-gency Partner, OEM, Series Sponsor, Promoter,etc.)

2.5.6 Industry Representative. To secure and maintainMembership in the capacity of Industry

Representative, an applicant must at minimum:(i) Be 19 years of age; and (ii) Be an employee oragent of a company that supplies products or serv-ices to Competitors. Annual credentials are notavailable to Industry Representatives.

2.5.7 Media. To secure and maintain Membership in thecapacity of Media Representative, an applicantmust at minimum: (i) Be 19 years of age; and (ii) Be

assigned to cover GRAND-AM Event(s).

2.6 Credentials. Only persons approved by GRAND-AM arepermitted to enter restricted areas (i.e., garage areas, pits,racing surface and similar areas) after they have personallysigned all required entry forms, waiver and release of liabilityforms and pit permits applicable to the particular Event andobtain a credential. Persons are prohibited from signing at

any time, for any reason, any entry form, waiver and releaseof liability form or pit permit for anyone other than them-selves. Credentials must be displayed at all times during anEvent. Competitors must not enter Race Control, timing andscoring and/or the broadcast compound during any Sessionunless permitted or directed by an Official.2.6.1 Eligibility. Annual credentials are available for

Members in the capacity of: Entrant, Driver, Partner,

Crew member, Media, Official and VIP upon execu-tion and acceptance by GRAND-AM of an AnnualCredential Application. GRAND-AM single Eventlicenses are available in the capacity of: Entrant,Driver, Partner, Crew member, Official, VIP andIndustry Representative.

2.7 Member Status. All Membership cards and credentials

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and expire December 31st of the year of issue. Privilegesmay be revoked at any time for non-compliance with theRegulations. All Members of GRAND-AM must, willingly andwithout reservation, present their Membership card and/orcredential to Officials upon request. GRAND-AM in its sole

discretion may review the qualifications of any Member atany time and may require such Member to submit to addi-tional physical examination(s) Driver ability test(s), provide aresume to include Driver information and record of competi-tion and/or take any other action or require the Member totake any action, as GRAND-AM deems appropriate, to deter-mine whether the Member continues to qualify in theappropriate capacity, as set forth in the Regulations.

2.7.1 Independent Contractor. Members are inde-pendent contractors who assume and take fullaccountability for reporting and paying to theappropriate authorities all charges, premiums andtaxes, if any, due and payable on any fundsMembers may receive as a result of their participa-tion in Events, including but not limited to SocialSecurity taxes, unemployment insurance taxes,

workmans compensation insurance, income taxesand withholding taxes. A Member is not an agent,servant or employee of GRAND-AM by virtue ofsuch Membership. Each Member is responsible forcompensating their employees and/or agents andassumes all responsibility for the actions of theMembers employees and/or agents.

2.7.2 Revocation. GRAND-AM may suspend a Member

for a definite or indefinite period of time or terminatesuch Membership indefinitely, in the interest ofGRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing.Upon suspension or revocation, the Member mustpromptly forward the Membership card and anycredentials to Headquarters. If the Member fails todo so, the Membership becomes inoperative andinvalid, unless the Member has been suspended, in

which case the Membership becomes inoperativeand invalid until the lifting of the suspension.GRAND-AM will return the Membership card andcredential (if applicable) to the Member upon thelifting of the suspension. Such Member has no rightto receive, and GRAND-AM is not obligated torefund, any part or all of the fees paid by Member.The affected Member may appeal such suspension


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or termination directly to the Chief Appellate Officer,in accordance with the Regulations.

2.7.3 Voluntary Termination. A Member may terminatehis Membership at any time by providing a letter ofresignation and their Membership card and creden-

tials to Headquarters. Such Member shall have noright to receive, and GRAND-AM is not obligated torefund, any part or all of the fees paid by Member.

2.7.4 Non-Transferable. A Membership and/or creden-tial is non-transferable and non-assignable. It mustonly be used by the person to whom it is issued.

Any attempt to transfer, lend, or permit any otherperson or entity to use it shall result in a penalty. IF

FOR ANY REASON, WHETHER INTENTIONAL ORUNINTENTIONAL, A MEMBERSHIP AND/ORCREDENTIAL IS USED BY ANY OTHER PERSON,SUCH MEMBER(S) SHALL INDEMNIFY GRAND-

AM AND ALL RELATED PARTIES FOR ANYDAMAGES ARISING FROM SUCH USE.

2.8 Member Conduct. Each Member is expected to conduct

themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner.Persons whose appearance, associations or affiliations at oraway from an Event are deemed inappropriate or who exhibitconduct which is offensive, abrasive, in bad taste, or other-wise inappropriate or who have been convicted of criminalactivity, may be denied Membership or may have theirexisting Membership suspended or revoked by GRAND-AM.Such conduct may also result in penalties at the discretion of

GRAND-AM.2.8.1 Fan Engagement. Members may be required to

take part in certain fan and media activitiesincluding, but not limited to, autograph sessions,television interviews, fan forums, tech talks, pit laneor Paddock fan walks. Failure or refusal to partici-pate as directed, once scheduled and notified,arriving late, or departing early without the permis-

sion of GRAND-AM, may result in the imposition ofpenalties.

2.8.2 Disparagement. Any Member that publicly criti-cizes GRAND-AM, its employees or its Officialsmay be considered to be acting in an unsports-manlike manner prejudicial or detrimental toGRAND-AM or the sport of automobile racing andmay be subject to penalties.


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2.8.3 Payment. Failure to pay all sums due to GRAND-AM or its contractors, agents, affiliated companiesor Promoters may result in penalties.

2.9 Entrant Obligations. It is the responsibility of the Entrant,

wishing to participate in an Event, to obtain the appropriateOfficial Entry Form and to ascertain and abide by all appli-cable deadlines and instructions. Such Entrant or hisnominated designee is the sole spokesperson for itsCompetitors in any and all competition matters pertaining tothe Event.2.9.1 Car Registration. All Entrants must register their

Car(s) with GRAND-AM by completing the neces-

sary application forms and paying the appropriatefees.

2.9.2 Competition Numbers. Competition numbers areassigned by GRAND-AM following the completionof the registration process and are non-assignableand non-transferable, except by GRAND-AM. TheEntrant must use the assigned competition numberon the Car registered by the Entrant. During an

Event, the Entrant must use the competitionnumber to identify a particular Car and it must notbe transferred to another Car during the Event,except with GRAND-AM approval. At subsequentEvents, the Entrant may use the competitionnumber to identify a different Car registered by theEntrant. Points and other prizes are awarded to theEntrant for the performance of the Car identified by

the competition number assigned to the Entrant. IfGRAND-AM changes an Entrants competitionnumber, GRAND-AM, at its sole discretion, maytransfer the Entrants championship points to thenew competition number. GRAND-AM reserves theright to revoke, reassign or transfer competitionnumbers at any time.

2.9.3 Responsibility. Entrants are at all times responsible

for the conduct of their Competitors. An offensecommitted by a Competitor may be charged to theEntrant. Unpaid fines of the Entrant, its designeeand/or Competitors may be collected by deductingthe amount from the purse or point fund earnings ofthe Entrant.

2.9.4 Entrant Representative. When the Entrant cannotbe present at an Event or is otherwise unavailable,

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representative in regards to all actions that anEntrant may take under the Regulations for suchEvent.

2.9.5 Change in Ownership. With respect to an Entrantthat is a business entity, the Entrant must inform

Headquarters in writing promptly if the entity isaltered in any material manner or the entitys stockor assets are sold (other than routine daily stocksales) or becomes the subject of a merger or theentitys ownership interest materially changes.When informed of such a change, GRAND-AM in itssole discretion may revoke the entitysMembership. If the new entity submits a new

Annual Membership Application, GRAND-AM mayassign the previous competition number(s) to thenew Entrant or may assign different competitionnumber(s). GRAND-AM in its sole discretion mayassign to the new Entrant the championship pointsearned by the former Entrant and such other deter-minations regarding scoring, point funds and thedistribution of the purse or prize monies if doing so

is in the furtherance of the Purpose.2.9.6 Competitive Analysis. GRAND-AM may require

Entrants to submit Race Equipment for analysis ofperformance capabilities in order to promote closercompetition. Entrants must take all necessary stepsto enable such tests. GRAND-AM is not responsiblefor any payment, reimbursement, damage or lossas a result of such analysis.

2.10 Substance Abuse Policy. GRAND-AMs Substance AbusePolicy (Policy) prohibits the misuse of alcohol, prescriptiondrugs and/or any other substance used in a manner thataffects the safety of competition, including but not limited to,illegal substances. As part of the Regulations, Members aresubject to the Policy, which can be found in its entirety onGRAND-AM.com.

2.10.1 Reasonable Suspicion. GRAND-AM may require aMember to submit to a test(s) if an Official hasreasonable suspicion that (i)the Member hasviolated any part of the Policy as a result of usingany prohibited substance, or (ii) has diminishedability to perform as a result of using any prohibitedsubstance. Some conditions, observations and/orreports that may cause such reasonable suspicion

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Being found or observed in possession ofillegal substances or illegal drug parapher-nalia, at any time.

Observation of signs, symptoms and/orbehaviors generally understood to accompany

the use of prohibited substances including,without limitation, physical signs of red ordroopy eyes, dilated or constricted pupils,constant running nose, red appearance in theface, persistent sniffing, slurred speech, stum-bling, hyperactivity, needle marks, repeatedunexplained disappearances from an Event,time distortion including repeated tardiness

and missed appointments, chronic forgetful-ness or broken promises, accidents during anEvent(s), inability to concentrate or rememberor to maintain attention, mental confusion,paranoia, presence of abnormal thoughts orideas, violent tendencies, loss of temper, irri-tability, extreme personality change or moodswings, deteriorating personal hygiene or

appearance, violation of safety precautions orcareless acts during an Event.

An arrest or conviction for driving while underthe influence of alcohol or drugs, or a drugrelated conviction.

Receipt of a report from a reliable source thata Member is under the influence of prohibitedsubstances or is using, possessing or selling

illegal drugs or substances. The results of an examination or test, as

provided by the Regulations, which showsevidence of use of a prohibited substance,alcohol abuse or of adulteration or manipula-tion of the specimen.

The odor or aroma of an alcoholic beverage onor about the breath or body of a Member

consistent with use of such a substance oralcoholic beverage on the day of an Event.

2.10.2 Refusal. If a Member refuses to consent to andparticipate in a test within the time period desig-nated by an Official, the Member may be removedfrom the Event by the Race Director and may besubject to other emergency action as may beappropriate, including penalties.


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SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION OF EVENTS

3.1 Event. GRAND-AM approves an annual calendar of Events.An Event or a competition forming part of an Event may becanceled, rescheduled, or postponed by GRAND-AM for

reasons of safety, or forces beyond GRAND-AMs control. Ifan entire Event is canceled prior to its commencement,GRAND-AM will make every effort to notify all partiesconcerned, but accepts NO responsibility for such cancella-tion, or failure to notify.3.1.1 Advertising and Promotion Release. Each

Competitor by entering an Event, grants toGRAND-AM, its duly authorized agents, assigns

and licensees, including but not limited to theSeries sponsor and Promoters, on an exclusivebasis, the right to use and sublicense, Competitorsname, likeness and performance, in and out ofuniform, including photographs, images andsounds of Competitor, any Crewmember and/orany Car(s) with respect to which Competitor partic-ipates in the Event(s), in any way, material or

medium (including but not limited to print, broad-casts by and through television, cable television,radio, pay-per-view, closed circuit television, satel-lite signal, digital signal, film productions, audiotapeproductions, transmissions over the Internet, publicand private online services authorized by GRAND-

AM, sales, other commercial projects and/or thelike) for promoting, advertising, or reporting

GRAND-AM racing generally, the GRAND-AMSeries in which Competitor participates, and/or anyEvent(s) or related telecast or programming, before,during and after such Event and Competitor herebyrelinquishes to GRAND-AM exclusively and inperpetuity all rights thereto for such purpose.

3.1.2 Broadcast Rights. Each Competitor by entering anEvent acknowledges that GRAND-AM exclusively

and in perpetuity owns any and all rights to broad-cast, transmit, film, tape, capture, overhear,photograph, collect or record by any means,process, medium or device (including but notlimited to television, cable television, radio, pay-per-view, closed circuit television, satellite signal,digital signal, film productions, audiotape produc-tions, transmissions over the Internet, public and

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sales, other commercial projects and/or the like),whether or not currently in existence, all film, audio,video and/or photographic images, sounds anddata (including but not limited to in-Car audio, in-Car video, in-Car radio, other electronic

transmissions between Cars and Crewmembersand timing and scoring information) arising from,during, or in connection with the Event(s)(Work(s)) and that GRAND-AM is and shall be thesole owner of any and all intellectual property rights(including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights,trademarks, design rights, and other proprietaryrights) worldwide in and to the Work(s) and in and

to any other Work(s), copyrightable or otherwisecreated from the images, sounds and data arisingfrom, during or in connection with the Event(s). Inaddition to the extent not already owned byGRAND-AM, Competitor hereby assigns toGRAND-AM exclusively and in perpetuity any andall rights set forth above. Competitor agrees to takeall steps reasonably necessary, and all steps

requested by GRAND-AM, to protect, perfect oreffectuate GRAND-AMs ownership or otherinterest in these rights. Competitor agrees not totake any action, nor cause others to take anyaction, nor enter into any third party agreement thatwould contravene, diminish, encroach or infringeupon these GRAND-AM rights.

3.2 Safety 3.2.1 Participant Accident Insurance. GRAND-AM

provides participant accident insurance coverageat Events as follows: $50,000Accidental Death and

Dismemberment $50,000 Excess Medical $1,000,000 Excess Catastrophic Medical

$100 per week Weekly Indemnity for the first52 weeks

3.2.2 Injuries.Any Competitor involved in an incident inwhich there is an injury, must report such incidentto an Official prior to leaving the Event on the daythe incident occurred. Where there is significantdamage or injury, or at the direction of any Official,a Competitor MUST present himself or be trans-

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Participant accident insurance coverage may bedeclined by the insurance provider if an Official isnot notified and/or the Competitor is not evaluatedby the track medical staff. The Competitor is solelyresponsible for all medical costs, including any

costs associated with off-site medical transporta-tion, for injuries not covered by the insuranceprovider.

3.2.3 Assumption of Risk. Automobile racing is aninherently dangerous sport and each Competitorassumes that risk when participating in an Event.The risk of serious injury or death cannot be elimi-nated and is always present at a high level.

GRAND-AM cannot be and is not responsible for allor even most aspects of the safety effort.

3.2.4 GRAND-AM Responsibility. Officials at an Eventwill inform the Promoter of any inadequacies theyobserve and consider in their best judgment to beinconsistent with the interest of safety, including butnot limited to inadequacies in the racing facilities,safety personnel, equipment and conditions of the

track. In addition, if an inadequacy is observed on aCompetitors Car, equipment, or conduct, Officialsmay take whatever action is reasonable and appro-priate to correct such inadequacy, including butnot limited to, requesting physical examination(s)and/or Driver ability tests. In any case, Competitoris obligated to follow the Officials directives.GRAND-AM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE

ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF ANY OFFICIAL AS ITPERTAINS TO SAFETY.

3.2.5 Promoter Responsibility. The Promoter is directlyand finally responsible to ensure that the facility isadequate and that adequate safety personnel andequipment are provided for at each Event, both forthe purpose of preventing injury where reasonablypossible, responding to injury when it occurs; and

that the conditions at the facility are maintained in areasonable manner to reduce the risk of injury, all asmore fully set forth in the Sanction Agreementapplicable to the Event.

3.2.6 Member Responsibility. All Members are obli-gated to inspect the racing facility, safety personneland equipment and conditions of the track on acontinuing basis before, during, and after the Event.

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the Promoter any inadequacy in the facility,personnel, equipment, or conditions of the track.Members also are solely and directly responsiblefor the safety of their Race Equipment and are obli-gated to perform their duties in a manner designed

to minimize to the risk of injury to themselves andothers.

3.2.7 NEITHER GRAND-AM NOR THE PROMOTER ISRESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADEQUACY OF ACOMPETITORS RACE EQUIPMENT, OR RACING

ACTIVITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE.GRAND-AM DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESEN-TATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF SAFETY TO ANY

COMPETITOR OR OTHER PERSON, ANDCANNOT AND DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITYTO ENSURE THE ADEQUACY, FOR PURPOSESOF SAFETY, OF THE FACILITY, SAFETYPERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT, OR CONDITIONS

AT THE TRACK.

3.3 Testing Policy. GRAND-AM has the right to restrict Testing

during the season not sanctioned by GRAND-AM. Violationof this policy is determined by GRAND-AM in its sole discre-tion and the results of GRAND-AMs investigation andsubsequent determination are Conclusive. Members whoengage in unapproved Testing of any type or Test usingunapproved tires are subject to revocation of theirMembership for up to one (1) year.3.3.1 Stipulations.All DP and/or GT Testing is prohibited

unless pre-approved by GRAND-AM in writing.Testing is prohibited at a track that is on the seasoncalendar until the conclusion of that Event for thatseason. Requests meeting specific criteria may beapproved at the sole discretion of GRAND-AM.

3.3.2 Procedure. GRAND-AM must receive a writtenrequest for approval to Test a minimum of two (2)weeks prior to the requested Test date. The

request must include: who is participating, whatCar(s), when and where the Test is, and why theMember wants to hold the Test. This informationmay be made public by GRAND-AM.

3.3.3 Requirements. All Testing must be conductedusing the Official Tire in the delivered condition. Anew DP Entrant is allowed a one-time allocation ofsix (6) Tire Sets per Car for initial familiarization

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3.4 Event Entry . To participate in an Event, an Entrant mustcomplete, submit with the appropriate fee and haveapproved, an Official Entry Form in accordance with thedirections stated on the Official Entry Form. An Official EntryForm accepted by GRAND-AM shall constitute a contract,

binding the Entrant to take part in the Event unless preventedby forces beyond his control. If an Entrant enters an Eventwithout having properly submitted an Official Entry Form, theEntrant by such actions nevertheless agrees that he issubject to the Regulations, as well as all statements, releasesand obligations appearing in the Official Entry Form, as if hehad properly submitted a Official Entry Form.3.4.1 Release. BY SUBMITTING AN OFFICIAL ENTRY

FORM AND/OR TAKING PART IN ANY ACTIVITYRELATING TO THE EVENT, MEMBER AGREES TO

ABIDE BY THE DECISIONS OF OFFICIALSRELATING TO THE EVENT OR ANY MATTERS

ARISING OUT OF THE EVENT. MEMBER FURTHERAGREES TO INSPECT THE RACING AREA TOENSURE THAT IT IS IN A SAFE, RACEABLE ANDUSABLE CONDITION AND THAT THE MEMBER

VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES THE RISK OF AND HASNO CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST GRAND-AM,PROMOTER OR THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICIALS, AGENTS OREMPLOYEES BY REASON OF DAMAGE TO THECAR, EQUIPMENT, COMPETITORS OR ANYOTHER PERSON. MEMBER ASSUMES FULLRESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES

SUSTAINED, INCLUDING DEATH AND PROPERTYDAMAGE, ANYTIME THEY ARE IN THE RACING

AREA OR EN-ROUTE THERETO OR THEREFROM.MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MEMBERSSPOUSE AND NEXT-OF-KIN HAVE BEEN ADVISEDTHAT MEMBER UNDERSTANDS THE HIGH RISKOF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAYRESULT FROM PARTICIPATING AND THAT THE

MEMBER SOLELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS.3.4.2 Deadline. If an Official Entry Form is not submitted

by the deadline, GRAND-AM in its sole discretionmay accept the Official Entry Form, subject to a latefee. If submitted after the deadline but before thefirst day of registration for the Event, the late fee is$500. After the first day of registration, the late feeis $1,000.


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3.4.3 Withdrawal of Entry.An entry may be withdrawn ifnotification of the withdrawal is received in writingby GRAND-AM prior to the start of the first OfficialSession for such Event. An Entrant who does notproperly withdraw forfeits all entry fees. 25% of the

entry fee is retained for all withdrawn entries.3.4.4 Declined Payment. Declined credit cards or

returned checks may result in suspension ofMembership until the debt and any service chargesare paid in full. A service charge of $50 is payablefor each instance. Multiple declined credit cardsand/or returned checks may require futurepayments to be made by cash or cashiers check

only.

3.5 GRAND-AM Officials3.5.1 Officials. The staff of Officials, whose duty it is to

direct and control the Event may include: RaceDirector, Technical Manager, Series Manager, ChiefScorer and Director of Member Services.

3.5.2 Official Assistants. Officials may have assistants,

also termed Officials, to whom any of their dutiesmay be delegated, including but not limited to thefollowing:a. Starter/Flag Marshals. Operating under the

direction of the Race Control to signal toCompetitors during all Sessions.

b. Pit/Paddock/Grid Marshals. Operating underthe Series Manager to enforce the

Regulations of the pits, Paddock and grid.c. Safety Car Team. Operating under the control

of the Race Director for the coordination ofthe Safety Car(s).

3.5.3 Race Director. The Race Director is responsible forthe general conduct of all aspects of competitionsat an Event and ensures that all provisions of theRegulations are followed.

3.5.4 Technical Manager. The Technical Manager,reporting to the Race Director, is the authorityenforcing the Technical Regulations. He has theauthority to amend and/or add to the TechnicalRegulations, and to make adjustments to Car spec-ifications effective immediately, if deemednecessary.


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3.5.5 Series Manager. The Series Manager, reporting tothe Race Director, is the authority in enforcingPaddock and pit Regulations.

3.5.6 Director of Member Services. The Director ofMember Services, reporting directly to the

Managing Director of Competition, is responsiblefor certifying and processing all entries,Memberships, registrations and credentialing.

3.5.7 Chief Scorer. The Chief Scorer, reporting to theRace Director, is responsible for managing the offi-cial timing and scoring system(s) at the Event.

3.6 Identification Markings. All participating Cars and

Competitors must display mandatory decals and patcheswithout exception and/or modification. GRAND-AM reservesthe right to approve final placement for all identificationmarkings in its sole discretion and such decisions areConclusive. Failure to display mandatory decals and patchesas required may result in penalties.3.6.1 Mandatory Markings

a. Competition Number and Windscreen

Identification. Competition numbers andwindshield banners (if applicable) must bedisplayed on the Car in accordance with theGCR and the applicable Patch and DecalDiagram as published on GRAND-AM.com.

b. GRAND-AM, Series and SponsorIdentification. GRAND-AM, Series sponsorand Series decal and/or patch identification

must be displayed on each Car and uniform asshown in the applicable patch and DecalDiagram. GRAND-AM may require an Eventdecal and/or patch to be displayed in loca-tions as specified in the SupplementaryRegulations.

c. Transporter and Pit EquipmentIdentification. All transporters and pit equip-

ment must have the Series identificationdisplayed as provided and specified byGRAND-AM on GRAND-AM.com.

3.6.2 Prohibited Marking. All conflicting product orservice identification of any kind must be removedfrom Cars and uniforms while participating in anEvent, including but not limited to conflicting seriessanctioning body(ies) and/or fuel or tire companies.

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3.6.3 Advertising. All advertising, including slogans, issubject to GRAND-AM approval. GRAND-AM maywithhold approval of the content, placement and/orsize of any advertising, decal or identification forany reason and may prohibit a Members participa-

tion in an Event if GRAND-AM determines that anyadvertising, sponsorship or similar agreement towhich the Member is or will be a party to, is detri-mental GRAND-AM or the sport of automobileracing. Such decisions are Conclusive.

SECTION 4 - FLAGS AND COMMUNICATION

4.1 On-Track Communication. The following flags are used tocommunicate with Competitors during all Sessions. At night,or as otherwise required, flags may be illuminated by lightsor replaced by colored lights. Any replacement lights havethe same meaning as the flag defined herein.

4.2 Blacka. Furled. This flag is shown to a Driver for unsportsmanlike

conduct, Discontinue or may be penalized.b. Motionless. Shown at the Start Line. Driver is using

improper driving conduct and must cease such conductimmediately.

c. Waived. Summons Driver to pit lane for penalty and/orconsultation with an Official. Driver must comply immedi-ately or the Race Director may stop timing and scoringthe Car and additional penalties may be imposed.

d. Practice & Qualifying Sessions. Black flags shown at allflag stations indicate that the Session is stopped. Stopracing, passing permitted, use caution and proceedimmediately to pit lane.

4.3 Black with Orange Disc. Car has a mechanical problem,report immediately to the Pit Stall at a reduced speed.

4.4 Black & White Checkered. End of a Session or Race.

4.5 Blue or Blue with Yellow or Orange Diagonal. Motionless. Faster Car(s) are approaching or may be in a

blind spot. Use caution, hold line, and do not makeabrupt changes in direction.

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4.6 Green. Beginning or resumption of a Session/Race and/orcancellation of a previous flag.

4.7 Red. Only used during a Race.a. All Sessions/Race. Shown at pit exit to signal that the pit

lane exit is closed.b. Race Only. Shown at the Start Line with double yellow

flags at the remaining flag stations. The Race has beenstopped. Proceed immediately to pit lane (not Pit Stall) inSingle File and follow the instructions of the Officials. Beprepared to stop on-track only if so directed. Work orservice must not be performed on the Car until the Raceis restarted, except as directed by Race Control.

4.8 Yellow. Indicates an incident, use caution, no passing, slowdown, be prepared to stop.a. Motionless. The incident is in the area of the flag station,

proceed past incident in Single File.b. Waived. The incident is in the area by the flag station,

proceed past incident in Single File, the track may bepartly or wholly blocked and safety personnel and/or

equipment may be on-track.c. Double Steady. The track is considered yellow at all

points simultaneously; the Safety Car is entering the track(Full Course Yellow).

4.9 Yellow with Red Stripes. The racing surface may beaffected by fluids or debris.

4.10 White.a. Motionless. There is a slow moving Car or safety vehicle

on-track ahead, possibly in the racing line.b. Waived at Start Line The start of the final lap of the

Race.

SECTION 5 - PADDOCK, PITS & ROAD

5.1 Paddock. The layout and rules of the Paddock are at thesole discretion of GRAND-AM and no other entity may givecontrary direction. Teams must park in designated areas ormay be towed at operators expense. Support Trailers and/ormotor homes (DP Constructors are exempt) are prohibited inthe Paddock.5.1.1 Space Allocation. GRAND-AM allocates garages

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following space is typically allocated to an enteredCar and all equipment must fit within such space:a. Transporter Size. The maximum length of a

truck/trailer is 76ft (excluding tailgate).b. DPDP Awning Size: 75ft X 21ft (75ft X 30ft for

two (2) entered DP Cars).c. GT & GX (Continental: GS & ST) Awning

Size: 75ft X 18ft (75ft X 26ft for two (2) enteredCars)

5.1.2 Appearance. The appearance of the Series andteams must always meet a professional standard.Transporters must be of tasteful design and keptclean and in good repair in the sole opinion of

GRAND-AM. Defacement, damage or theft offacility property is strictly prohibited. Competitorsmust leave their work areas clean and free of trashor debris.

5.1.3 Advertisement. Unless specifically authorized byGRAND-AM, advertising outside of the confines ofthe teams vehicles, uniforms and permitted awningspace, including but not limited to, direct sales and

marketing efforts, sampling, exhibits and surveyingare strictly prohibited.

5.1.4 Business Transactions/Delivery. Unless specifi-cally authorized by GRAND-AM, only persons withPartner or Industry Representative Membershipsand credentials are permitted to conduct businesstransactions within the Paddock. A business trans-action includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized

solicitation and/or the delivery of parts or services.Unauthorized third parties engaging in businesstransactions within the Paddock shall be escortedfrom the Paddock area and Members so engagedwith

5.1.5 Food. Food service at transporters to anyone otherthan direct personnel is prohibited. Providingcatered meals, except through track-authorized

vendors, is prohibited.

5.2 Pit Lane. The layout and rules of the pits are at the solediscretion of GRAND-AM and no other entity may givecontrary direction. GRAND-AM allocates Pit Stalls andcommunicates the pit set-up and move-in procedures,including fueling equipment, timing stands, tires, tools andpit carts. Fueling rigs must not be set up in pit lane until the


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day of the Race and must be filled only after inspection andverification by an Official.5.2.1 Removal from Pits. During a Race, with the

permission of the Race Director, Cars may beremoved from the pit lane in order to complete work

that is hazardous or inconvenient. The RaceDirector may assign an Official to observe the workperformed.

5.2.2 Pit Crew Attire. All Members in the pit area mustbe adequately attired with long pants, closed-toeshoes and sleeved shirts at all times during aSession. Inappropriate attire is prohibited.

5.2.3 Limitation on Crewmembers. During a pit stop, an

individual is determined to be over pit wall if onefoot is touching the ground on the hot pit side of thewall. Individuals assisting in the service of the Carfrom behind the pit wall must keep both feet on theground (or whatever they are standing on), at alltimes. During a Race, a maximum of four (4) peopletotal are permitted over pit wall at any time. Duringpractice, qualifying, or Testing Sessions, Industry

Representatives are not counted in the four (4)maximum.a. GT and GX Cars with single lug hubs have

different sporting Regulations for wheel/tirechanging as specified by Bulletin.

b. A Crewmember or Driver assisting a Driverentering/exiting the Car and/or the mandatoryfire extinguisher Crewmember during fueling

are the only other individuals permitted overpit wall during a pit stop. The Driver exiting theCar, the individual assisting the Driver and/orthe mandatory fire extinguisher Crewmembermust not perform any other function and mustimmediately return behind pit wall whenfinished.

5.2.4 Pit Lane Traffic. Pit lane is divided into three

sections. They are: the working area of the Pit Stallsclosest to the pit wall, the transition lane and thehigh-speed lane farthest from the pit wall.Competitors are responsible for the safe dispatchof their Car from the Pit Stall into pit lane. Carsalready in pit lane have the right of way. A Carentering pit lane must yield to Cars already in pitlane and not attempt to pass such Cars. A Car must

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Car that is already in the high-speed lane. Driversare expected to use good judgment and avoidcontact when blending into pit lane traffic. If a Carpasses its Pit Stall it must either be pushed back-ward to its Pit Stall or complete another lap and

re-enter pit lane. Use of reverse in pit lane is prohib-ited. The start and finish of the pit lane speed limitis marked by cones and/or lines as described in theCompetitor briefings. The pit lane speed limit is 45MPH unless otherwise specified in the SR for anEvent.

5.2.5 Pit Lane Exit. During Yellow flag conditions the pitexit determines the restart order. Only the Car in the

Pit Stall nearest to pit out may accelerate directlytoward pit exit, up to 45 MPH, without merging intothe high speed lane. The correct order is deter-mined by the sequence of Cars across the pit exitline as determined by Official(s). Any correctionsrequired in the order must be made on track prior tothe green flag.

5.2.6 Prohibited.

a. Signaling at pit wallb. Sitting on, standing on or straddling pit wallc. Crossing pit lane without permission from

Race Controld. Servicing the car from behind pit wall.e. Structure/fixture extending over pit wallf. Structure taller than 14ftg. In pit lane, Electric tools, electric powered tow

vehicles, 4-wheeler tug vehicles, golf carts orother type of vehicle except the Car

h. Car leaving Pit Stall with hoses, tools, etc.attached or driving into or over Crewmembers,equipment, tools, airlines, parts, wheels, etc.

i. Interfering with another Car(s) by placing orpermitting equipment or tools outside of thePit Stall.

j. Blocking or infringing on fire lanes or desig-nated safety zones with body parts, air tanks,tools, tires, etc.

k. Push starting the Car, unless with an Officialspermission and supervision

l. Fueling when a Crewmember is working underthe Car or the Car is on stands

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o. Open fuel transferp. Adding weight or any other force for the

purpose of increasing fuel flow beyond that ofgravity.

q. Fueling a Car inside permanent garage build-

ings.5.2.7 Required

a. When the Car is on-track a minimum of one (1)Crewmember in the pit box must have radiocommunication with the Car and monitoringthe Race Control radio frequency, 461.625

b. Crewmembers and equipment must be behindpit wall until the Car comes to a complete stop

and must return immediately after the Carleaves, except to clean up spills

c. All tools and equipment must be stored andused within the designated Pit Stall

d. GRAND-AM approved stands must be usedwhen working under the Car

e. Fully charged 10lb ABC fire extinguisher in thePit Stall

f. Compressed air

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