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NISSAN MICRA CUP

SPORTS REGULATIONS TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

2019 Season

JD Promotion & Compétition Inc.10 | 01 | 2019

Nissan Micra Cup | 2019 Season 2

SPORT REGULATION 6

ARTICLE 1 – ORGANIZATION 7 1.1 Organizers 7 1.2 Applicable regulations 7 1.3 2019 Provisional calendar 7

ARTICLE 2 – COMPETITORS AND DRIVERS 8 2.1 Licenses 8 2.2 Guests drivers 8 2.3 Registration procedures 8 2.4 Registration refusal 8 2.5 Events registration 9 2.6 General 10 2.7 Crew 10 2.8 Information dissemination 10 2.9 Fail to participate 10

ARTICLE 3 – CARS AND EQUIPMENTS 11 3.1 Vehicle permitted 11 3.1.1 Vehicle change 11 3.2 Use of tires 11 3.2.1 Use of rain tires 12 3.3 Spare parts and lubricants 12 3.4 Transponder 12 3.5 Cameras 12 3.6 Competition number 12 3.7 Drivers name 13

ARTICLE 4 – PUBLICITY 14 4.1 Publicity on the cars 14 4.2 Publicity on the driver’s suit 14 4.3 Exploitation rights 14

TABLE OF CONTENT

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ARTICLE 5 – EVENT PROCEDURES 15 5.1 Defi nitions 15 5.2 Verifi cations 15 5.2.1 General 15 5.2.2 Administrative verifi cations 15 5.2.3 Initial scrutineering 15 5.3 Technical inspection at fi nish 16 5.3.1 General principles 16 5.3.2 Presence allowed 17 5.3.3 Parts sampling 17 5.4 Qualifi cation 17 5.4.1 False grid 17 5.4.2 Qualifying sessions 17 5.5 Drivers meeting 18 5.6 Race 18 5.6.1 Two races event 18 5.6.2 Starting procedures 18 5.7 Parc Fermé 19 5.8 Podium ceremony 19 5.9 Drugs and alcohol usage 19

ARTICLE 6 – PENALITIES 20 6.1 General 20 6.2 Exclusions 20 6.3 Disciplinary sanctions 20 6.4 Financial penalties (fi nes) 21

ARTICLE 7 – STANDINGS 22 7.1 Points distribution 22 7.1.1 Points distribution 22 7.1.2 General standing after each event 22 7.1.3 Team standing 22 7.2 Nissan Micra Cup 2019 23 7.2.1 Ex aequo 23 7.3 Rookie Category 23 7.4 Senior Category 23

ARTICLE 8 – PRIZES AND AWARDS 24 8.1 General, prizes and awards 24

ARTICLE 9 – FINAL TEXT 24 9.1 Final Text 24

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TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 25

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS 27 1.1 Type of car use 27 1.2 Event 27 1.3 Minimum weight for competition 27 1.4 Data acquisition 27 1.5 New tires 27 1.6 Use tires 27

ARTICLE 2 – REGULATIONS 28 2.1 Technical regulation principle 28 2.2 Continued compliance with Regulation 29 2.3 Repairs 29 2.4 Log book 29

ARTICLE 3 – BODY 30 3.1 Instructions for the replacement or repair of welded elements on the body 30 3.2 Windows 30

ARTICLE 4 – WEIGHT 31 4.1 Competition weight 31 4.2 Ballast 31 4.3 Additions after the race and qualifying 31 4.4 Weighing 31

ARTICLE 5 – ENGINE 31 5.1 Authorized engine 31 5.2 Technical testing 31 5.3 Exhaust 31

ARTICLE 6 – FUEL LINES AND TANK 32

ARTICLE 7 – LUBRICATION, ENGINE COOLING AND BRAKE FLUID 32

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ARTICLE 8 – TRANSMISSION 33

ARTICLE 9 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING 33 9.1 Wheel alignment 33

ARTICLE 10 - BRAKES 34

ARTICLE 11 - WHEELS AND TIRES 34 11.1 Wheels 34 11.2 Tires 34

ARTICLE 12 - COCKPIT 35

ARTICLE 13 - SECURITY EQUIPMENT 36 13.1 Fire extinguisher 36 13.2 Electrical kill switch 36 13.3 Mirrors 36 13.4 Driver seat belts 36 13.5 Seat and seat supports 37 13.6 Safety latches (hood) 37 13.7 Windshield 37 13.8 Driver side window net 37 13.9 Tow hooks 37 13.10 Signals - Lights - Headlights 37 13.11 Driver’s equipment 37

ARTICLE 14 - ROLL CAGE 38

ARTICLE 15 - FUEL 38 15.1 Fuel 38

ARTICLE 16 - ELECTRONICS 39 16.1 Radio system and telemetry 39 16.2 Dashboard 39 16.3 Wiring harnesses and cables 39 16.4 Engine elctronic control unit (ECU ou Calculator) and data acquisition 39

ARTICLE 17 - FINAL TEXT 39

ARTICLE 18 - APPENDIX 40 18.1 Series logo on the car 40 18.2 Series logo on the racing suit 42

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SPORTS REGULATIONS | Nissan Micra Cup | 2019 Season 6

SPORTREGULATIONS


ARTICLE 1 - ORGANIZATION

1.1 - ORGANIZERS

The 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP is organized by JD Promotion et Compétition Inc., and is sanctioned by Auto Sport Québec FIA representative and designated in this document by ASQ.

The NISSAN MICRA CUP organizing committee has all the powers on the organization of the series event’s and is composed of the following members:

Organizing committee:

Promotor: Jacques DeshaiesSport and General Manager: Gilles VilleneuveChief Steward Terry DaleDeputy Chief Steward Martin Hardy

JD Promotion et Compétition Inc. reserves the right to change the composition of the organizing committee members at any time.

1.2 - APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

This regulation shall apply from 31 January until 31 of December 2019.

All points not covered by the sports and technical regulations falls under:

• FIA international sport regulations, • Auto Sport Québec sporting code, • The supplementary regulations of the concerned event, • NISSAN MICRA CUP offi cial published bulletins.

All participating drivers and competitors of the NISSAN MICRA CUP are deemed to know all the above regulations. They undertake to respect this set of texts, both in form and in spirit.

All Drivers will be required to sign a document stating that they have read all applicable regulations.

1.3 - 2019 PROVISIONAL CALENDAR

All events have two races.

RACES DATES RACE TRACKS EVENTS

Races 1 & 2 Races 3 & 4Races 5 & 6Races 7 & 8Races 9 & 10Races 11 & 12

17 - 19 May 1 - 2 June26 - 28 July9 - 11 August23 - 25 August27 - 29 September

Canadian Tire Motorsport ParkCalabogie Motorsport ParkCircuit Mont-TremblantCircuit Trois-RivièresCanadian Tire Motorsport ParkCircuit Mont-Tremblant

Victoria day speedfestKyle Nash race week-endClassique d’étéGrand Prix de Trois-RivièresSilverado 250Classique d’automne


ARTICLE 2 - COMPETITORS AND DRIVERS

2.1 - LICENSES

The NISSAN MICRA CUP is open to all drivers with a valid ASQ, road racing license, or any other equivalent or higher road racing license recognized by ASQ.

2.2 - GUESTS DRIVERS

NISSAN MICRA CUP may at its discretion accept non-registered drivers in the series. These drivers will be known as guest drivers. They will be ranked according to their fi nal position in the race, but won’t be allowed any points in the standings nor will they receive prizes or purses.

The awards as well as ranking points will be awarded to the following drivers in the standings of the race.

2.3 - REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Any driver or team who wants to register to a NISSAN MICRA CUP event has to send is registration form Twenty (20) days before the event to:

JD Promotion et Compétition Inc. at this email address: [email protected] at the following address:JD Promotion et Compétition Inc.3195, d’Auvergne, Trois-Rivières, Québec, G8Y 3L1

The registration form must be accompanied by a check made out to JD Promotion et Compétition Inc. to cover the registration fees.

Just by signing their registration form, drivers and competitors accept the terms of the present sport regulations, and undertake to respect it in form and in spirit.

2.4 - REGISTRATION REFUSAL

NISSAN MICRA CUP organizing committee reserves the right to refuse registration to any applicant to the NISSAN MICRA CUP:

• Would not fulfi ll the required conditions

• Who would pursue an object contrary to those of motorsport or those of JD Promotion et Compétition Inc.

• Who would have refused to implement the decisions of ASQ, their offi cials or JD Promotion et Compétition Inc.

• Who by his words, his actions or his writings would have brought a moral or material prejudice to NISSAN, its affi liates, its employees or its management, including in previous racing seasons.

• Who would not have paid a fi nancial penalty (fi ne) during a previous season or a previous event.

• Who would have a debtor account with JD Promotion et Compétition Inc. or any of the NISSAN MICRA CUP partner.

• Whose application as a particular nature that will not allow to preserve the spirit of the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

The competitor will be warned promptly in the event that a request to participate is refused, and JD Pro-motion et Compétition Inc. will return him the check(s) for the registration at an event or will reimburse the rights for registration.


DATESRACES RACE TRACK EVENTS

Canadian Tire Motorsport ParkCalabogie Motorsport ParkCircuit Mont-TremblantCircuit Trois-RivièresCanadian Tire Motorsport ParkCircuit Mont-Tremblant

Victoria day speedfestKyle Nash race week-endClassique d’étéGrand Prix de Trois-RivièresSilverado 250Classique d’automne

Races 1 & 2 Races 3 & 4Races 5 & 6Races 7 & 8Races 9 & 10Races 11 & 12

17 - 19 May 1 - 2 June26 - 28 July9 - 11 August23 - 25 August27 - 29 September

2.5 - EVENTS REGISTRATION

Just by signing their registration form, drivers and competitors accept the terms of the present sport and technical regulations, and undertake to respect it in form and in spirit.

It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that all persons concerned by his entry observe all the provisions of the general requirements, ASQ sporting code, technical regulation of the NISSAN MICRA CUP and of this sporting regulations.

NISSAN MICRA CUP participation costs

The competitors have two options for the payment of the registration fees:

*OPTION # 1: $7900.00 + Taxes ($9083.03) Single payment for all the Championship. Deadline March 15. After this date, it will be $8400 + Taxes ($9657.90)

*OPTION # 2: $2300.00 (with taxes $2644.43) by week-end to all indicated events.

All events have two races.


2.6 - GENERAL

These fees represent:

• NISSAN MICRA CUP registration fees • Credentials for four (5) persons and parking. (Places determined in paddocks depending on space available) • JD Promotion et Compétition Inc. services • The various identifi cations for cars and suits

A competitor who sent a registration application will be considered permanently registered after receiving offi cial confi rmation from NISSAN MICRA CUP. This offi cial confi rmation will be sent by email only.

To participate to the NISSAN MICRA CUP series, an email address is mandatory

2.7 - CREW

A team of many drivers can register a car in the series.

During the season, it will be possible to change the crew.

The drivers will have to follow the procedure of administrative checks and attend the driver’s meeting. Winning points will be given individually to each driver that participates to an event.

For each session, the crew must name a driver, in writing, no later than two hours before the start of the session.

2.8 - INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

It will be mandatory for each driver and competitor to have a valid email address in order to receive all the necessary information for the success of the event.

Competitors and drivers are responsible for the running of their email address in case of absence or poor reception of the information.

In case of a change in the email address of a competitor or driver, it will be mandatory to inform sports management at this e-mail address: [email protected] as soon as the change is effective.

2.9 - FAIL TO PARTICIPATE

In case of a driver that cannot participate to an event of the NISSAN MICRA CUP, he will have to send an email saying that he cannot participate to Sports management at this email address: [email protected] no later than 15 days before the event in question.

NISSAN MICRA CUP will not refund the registration fee within 15 days before the event in question.


ARTICLE 3 - CARS AND EQUIPMENTS

3.1 - VEHICLE PERMITTED

The driver’s participation is authorized only if driving:

Model S 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 NISSAN MICRA, complying with technical regulations of the 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP.

Vehicles must imperatively present the offi cial decals of the NISSAN MICRA CUP in accordance with the identifi cation plan annexed to the technical regulations

All vehicles must necessarily have undergone initial scrutineering.

3.1.1 Vehicle change

Vehicle change in between qualifying and race is forbidden.

However, the change of the vehicle between the races is allowed provided:

• Following an accident, the registered vehicle is declared irreparable by the scrutineering offi cials before the beginning time of the false grid of the next race.

• The technical inspector and the series steward may give their approval after a new vehicle has passed the preliminary scrutineering. The series steward remains free arbiter of the relevance and sporting fairness to grant a change of vehicle.

• A competitor cannot take the start of the next race with a new vehicle without the agreement of the technical inspector who will verify the compliance with the defi nition of the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

The vehicle change will necessarily mean that this vehicle will have to start from the back of the pack for the race or the two races, all this subject to the agreement of the series steward.

3.2 - USE OF TIRES

NISSAN MICRA CUP imposes a limitation on the number of tires that are use. At each event a competitor may register 4 slick tires that he wants to use during this event. The supplied tires at given at the purchase of a car and the registered tires for a past event can also be used. NISSAN MICRA CUP will keep a log of these tires.

The driver will be responsible for the concordance between the registration barcode included in the registration card and those placed on the tires of his car. The driver or one of his crew must give a list of registered tires before the fi rst qualifying session.

It will be under the responsibility of the driver to present a car equipped with tires that show barcodes, and that can sustain participation to a free practice, to qualifying sessions and races safely. Otherwise, he could be prohibited to go on track.

A barcode not appearing in the individual log is a technical infringement.

Registered barcodes must be made visible by the competitor for controls.

In case of damage of one or more slick tires, by the technical inspector, and upon the approval of the series steward. The competitor will have the opportunity to use one or two unregistered slick tires on the front axle only if he doesn’t have enough tires with the wear that would allow a safe second race. In this case, a penalty of ten (10) places on the starting grid will be given to the driver. For safety reasons, the change of tires should be done at least thirty (30) minutes before the opening of the false grid.


3.2.1 Use of rain tires The use of rain tires is only valid for the complete set of tires, a set of mixed tires (rain and slick) is not authorized. The number of tires per weekend is free.

Each driver is free and responsible for choosing his set of tires. The sport management reserves the right to impose rain tires because of weather conditions, however if such a decision is taken the teams will be informed at least 45 minutes before the session.

Change of tires are not permitted on the false grid. The drivers that wishes to change tires will have to do so before coming to the false grid or in the pits.

At the start of a race, the driver that will have change is tires in the pits, will start from the pit lane behind the pack.

3.3 - SPARE PARTS AND LUBRICANTS

All original spare parts must to be acquired from an authorized NISSAN dealer.

Competitors may use used parts only if they are able to provide the series with their provenance associated with a compatible car serial number.

All competition spare parts must to be acquired from JD PROMOTION ET COMPÉTITION INC.

The authorized lubricants MOBIL must be acquired from JD PROMOTION ET COMPÉTITION INC.

It is mandatory for competitors to acquire tires from TOUCHETTE PNEUS MÉCANIQUE.

A staff person from JD PROMOTION ET COMPÉ-TITION INC. et TOUCHETTE PNEUS MÉCANIQUE will be present at the tracks (race week ends).

The use of spare parts not originating from NISSAN will be consider as a technical infringement. The only exception is the windshield.

3.4 - TRANSPONDER

An AMB type transponder, model Trans X260 or the equivalent should equip every racing car. The number of the transponder as to be given to scrutineering at every event.

The transponder should be installed in the front of the car without exceeding the radiator support.

The driver is responsible for the installation and proper operation of the transponder. No time will be shown if the transponder is not properly working during qualifying sessions.

3.5 - CAMERAS

360-degree cameras sold by the series will be mandatory for 2019, the series could take over the system during the season.

Additional cameras may be install by teams, provided they are securely attached.

Offi cials will use these images to analyze the track actions and if appropriate, treat various incidents on the track. Refusal to provide these images will be considered a violation of this regulation.

3.6 - COMPETITION NUMBER NISSAN MICRA CUP will assign to each driver a race competition number for the current year.

No changes will be authorized.

The assignment of numbers is left to the discretion of the series.

A specifi c number can be asked by a competitor in writing (email) except for the number one (1) is assigned to the champion of the previous year of NISSAN MICRA CUP.


NISSAN MICRA CUP shall not be bound by the request made by the competitor.

Only competition numbers respecting the 2019 identifi cation plan will be allowed. They will have to be installed as the attached identifi cation plan.

The presence of competition numbers is mandatory at all times, including during collective testing.

Any competitor who does not comply with this article on the competition numbers will be denied the access to the qualifying sessions and the race, and may be subject to a fi nancial penalty. The only authorized font is the one specifi ed by the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

3.7 - DRIVERS NAME

The names of the driver must be affi xed on the body based on the identifi cation plan annexed to the technical regulations.


Strict compliance with this section is mandatory for the duration of an event, but also in collective testing by NISSAN MICRA CUP or private testing preceding the event.

4.1 - PUBLICITY ON THE CARS

Cars must constantly bear identifi cations and stickers specifi ed in the technical regulation appendix. They will be placed in the spaces provided based on the identifi cation plan.

Under no circumstances, identifi cation of vehicles defi ned by NISSAN MICRA CUP can be changed.

NISSAN MICRA CUP, will provide a set of stickers at the beginning of the season. Then, the production of extra or damaged stickers will be the responsibility of the competitor. The only authorized font is the one supplied by the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

The drivers will be able to affi x other ads on other areas than those reserved for NISSAN MICRA CUP.

NISSAN MICRA CUP reserves the right to add other partners to the list in appendix.

4.2 - PUBLICITY ON THE DRIVER’S SUIT When buying a car, a driver’s suit is supplied by NISSAN MICRA CUP, that is to say, the competitor must wear the offi cial NISSAN MICRA CUP driver’s suit, from pre-season testing. This suit will comply with FIA or SFI standards

NISSAN MICRA CUP could allow a driver to participate in a race without the provided suit. A driver involved in a race and that does not have a suit that was supplied by

NISSAN MICRA CUP shall necessarily affi x all offi cial patches on his suit at the proper locations specifi ed in the technical regulation appendix.This suit shall be red and comply with FIA or SFI standards. The offi cial patches of the series shall be embroidered or sewn on the suit. Failure to do so could result in sanctions and to the exclusion of the event. The drivers will have the opportunity to affi x badges or other embroidery provided they do not overlap those defi ned by the NISSAN MICRA CUP. During the podium ceremonies, the driver agrees to bear all the identifi cations that will be handed to him by NISSAN MICRA CUP.

4.3 - EXPLOITATION RIGHTS

NISSAN MICRA CUP and partners and sponsors of the NISSAN MICRA CUP reserves the right to exploit for advertising, promotional or commercial the names and sports results of the competitors and drivers in this discipline, and any picture / voice and image, without their permission and without paying particular rights or fees. All drivers and competitors by registering therefore undertake to authorize the organizing committee to use freely all information and images related to their participation in an event of the series, and to assign this right to third parties without limit in time or of any kind.

ARTICLE 4 - PUBLICITY


ARTICLE 5 - EVENT PROCEDURES

5.1 - DEFINITIONS • Event: an event has administrative (registration) and technical checks, free practice, qualifying sessions and one or more races.

• Free practice: Optional test session incorporated in an event (inevitably place after the sporting and technical checks).

• Private testing: Track days preceding all the administrative and technical checks. Private testing is not part of the event.

• Collective tests: practice sessions organized by the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

5.2 - VERIFICATIONS

5.2.1 General Only drivers who received their registration confi rmation will be able to present oneself to verifi cation. This confi rmation will be sent by email only.

Only drivers and cars that meet the administrative and technical checks will be allowed to participate in qualifying.

Any delay in presenting oneself to the verifi cations (administrative and / or technical) must be sanctioned by a fi nancial penalty imposed by the series steward.

5.2.2 Administrative verifi cations To participate in an event, the driver should have sent his registration form (s) to JD Promotion et Compétition Inc. accompanied with a check, payable to and the amount are described in section 2.5 of this regulation.

• Each driver (or designee) should present himself at the hours and accreditation places provided on the schedules communicated by NISSAN MICRA CUP before each event, with the following documents: License, driver’s and car’s logbooks, list of crews.

No competitor or driver may participate in a qualifying session or a race without having previously met all the requirements of administrative checks.

5.2.3 Initial scrutineering Car :

• Initial scrutineering of the car will be made in the technical inspection paddock area or at the location allocated to the team in the paddock.

• A car that did not show up at the preliminary scrutineering will not be permitted in taking part to the event.

• The presentation of the car to the preliminary scrutineering will be deemed an implicit statement of compliance by the competitor. • The competitor shall be responsible for the compliance of the spare parts installed on his car; he will have to ensure their technical compliance before use.

• Initial scrutineering of the car may be conducted outside the presence of the competitor and the driver.

• The car shall be presented ready to go on track complying with the identifi cation plan attached.

• Only security features are covered by the initial scrutineering.

Repairs :

• Any repairs to the chassis must be the subject of a written statement from the competitor to the NISSAN MICRA CUP offi cials. It will be indicated in the vehicle log book.


• Any car which, after being approved by the technical inspector, is dismantled or modifi ed in a way that might affect its safety or call into question its eligibility, or which is involved in an accident with similar consequences, must be reintroduced to the technical scrutineering for approval.

Seals :

• The engine and gearbox are sealed by the series, the presence of these seals is mandatory at all time. (see technical regulations).

• Additional elements can be sealed at any time of an event. These seals must remain intact until the approval of the NISSAN MICRA CUP technical inspector to take them off.

• The condition of the seals is the competitor’s responsibility; the absence or deterioration will lead to a request for disciplinary action with ASQ, notwithstanding the decision of the stewards. The penalty can go up to the exclusion of the NISSAN MICRA CUP for two years.

• The presence of seals is only a presumption of conformity. Under no circumstances can they guarantee the accuracy of the vehicle. In case of non-compliance found, the presence of seals can not be used as a defense.

Any violation of this rule may result in the exclusion of the driver and/or competitor from NISSAN MICRA CUP Series.

Driver :

When going to scrutineering, the driver should have with him is driver’s suit: suit, underwear that covers the entire body, his socks, his hood, his helmet, and his HANS’s device or authorized equivalent. The use of these equipment’s is mandatory for practices, qualifying and races.

5.3 - TECHNICAL INSPECTION ON ARRIVAL

5.3.1 General principles :

Any cars involved in an accident can be, as asked by the race director or series steward, stopped and inspected.

The technical inspectors can, with the written approval of the race director or the series steward, initiate any of the following:

• Verify compliance of a vehicle or of a competitor at any time during the event.

• Require that the vehicle be dismantled by the competitor to ensure that the admission requirements, compliance and security are fully respected.

• Require that a competitor provides sample or piece they deem necessary.

After each free practice, qualifying session and after each race, the cars designated by series offi cials will be controlled at all points of compliance may deem relevant. At any time and at their sole discretion, they may increase the number of cars designated for them to be subject to compliance checks.

Any competitor who refuses to submit to technical inspection will be excluded from the event and the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

Technical inspections will be carried out after the fi nish in the presence of the competitor or his representative. In the absence of the competitor or his representative at a duly advertised technical inspection, any claim concerning this inspection will be inadmissible.

Furthermore, if the steward deems it necessary, the collaboration of two mechanics designated by the competitor or his representative may be required for disassembly.

The driver and / or the competitor will be held accountable for the compliance of the spare parts mounted on his car; he will have to ensure their technical compliance before use.


The cost of dismantling and reassembly are entirely the responsibility of the competitor.

Disassembly provided by the competitor is not subject to a time limit, but a disassembly which would take time considered unreasonable by the stewards would be considered a refusal to submit to technical inspection and will be punished as such.

If a car is found not to conform to the technical regulations, the lack of performance gain will never be regarded as a valid part of defense.

A driver and / or a competitor excluded once for breach of technical regulations will be fi ned in the amount of $ 1,500.

A driver and / or a competitor excluded a second time for violation of technical regulation is at least excluded from the classifi cation of the NISSAN MICRA CUP for the current year.

5.3.2 Presence allowed

Technical inspections at the end of the events can be made in the presence:

• NISSAN MICRA CUP representative. • ASQ offi cials. • Competitors and drivers. • In case of disassembly, two mechanics maximum, appointed by the competitor.

In the absence of the competitor or his representative at a duly advertised technical inspection, any claim concerning this inspection will be inadmissible.

5.3.3 Parts sampling

• With the agreement of the steward, technical inspectors should collect and retain one or more parts of the car to control them after qualifying sessions or races. In this perspective, they may also identify any car part. In this case, the competitor can only replace the item after authorization of the technical inspectors that retain the ability to control the item.

• The technical control can be done by comparing the controlled parts and the same original new parts.

• No claim can be made as to the origin of the parts removed.

• The removed parts, declared non-compliant, will be retained by the organizing committee and will not be replaced by NISSAN MICRA CUP.

• The removed parts, declared compliant, will be rendered, or could be replaced with new parts identical by NISSAN MICRA CUP.

5.4 - QUALIFICATION

5.4.1 False grid

It is mandatory to be on to the false grid 20 minutes before the time limit.

5.4.2 Qualifying sessions

Running of qualifying sessions.

The qualifying sessions are held as follows:

• The fi rst fastest time of the qualifying session for each driver will determine the starting grid for race #1

• The second fastest time of the qualifying session for each driver will determine the starting grid for race # 2

• This procedure will apply only to those tracks where it will not possible to obtain two separate qualifying sessions.

• Any tie will be separated by the 2nd best time of each qualifying session and so on.

Refueling is prohibited during the duration of the session.

NISSAN MICRA CUP reserves the right, for any exceptional reasons to change the qualifying sessions format.


Unqualifi ed competitors :

As long as the maximum number of cars allowed to take the start of a race on a given track is not exceeded, drivers who could not qualifi y for the race may be allowed to sit on the starting grid at the discretion of the steward. Drivers, and additional cars cannot be allowed on the grid unless the following conditions are met:

a) Neither drivers nor qualifi ed cars will be adversely affected if additional drivers and cars are allowed on the starting grid.

b) Additional drivers must have complete knowledge of the race track and general safety instructions.

c) Additional cars will always be placed in the last position at the back of the grid. If several competitors have no qualifying time, free will is given to the steward to determine the order in which they will be placed in the grid.

5.5 - DRIVERS MEETING Drivers meetings will take place in each event. The place and time of the meetings will be communicated prior to the event.

A driver or a team representative must necessarily attend all the meetings. It is strongly recommended that all drivers of a crew and at least one representative from each team are present.

The steward will penalize any absence or late arrival to the meetings with a fi ne of 50.00 for late show and 100.00 for no show.

NISSAN MICRA CUP can also organize occasional meetings that will also be mandatory and subject to the same penalties.

5.6 - RACE 5.6.1 Two races event The NISSAN MICRA CUP events, will be held in two 40 minutes races wherever possible otherwise the race format will be 30 minutes.

It is the responsibility of the race director to make sure the time schedule is followed and the NISSAN MICRA CUP must submit to it. In the event that a race would be shortened because of lack of time, the drivers will be notifi ed as soon as possible before or during the race. The shortened race will be considered complete and rankings points will be awarded in full.

5.6.2 Starting procedures Principle: 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP races will be a rolling start.

One pace lap will take place behind the safety car unless otherwise indicated.

Intervention on the false grid:

• Interventions on false grid are limited to security interventions like adjustment of safety harness, wheels torque check, fastening body parts. No work on red fl ag situation.

• No other settings or mechanical intervention are allowed.


5.7 - PARC FERMÉ At the presentation of the checkered fl ag of all track sessions some cars could be placed under the “parc fermé”. Offi cials then communicate the number of designated cars to be conducted at the NISSAN MICRA CUP technical inspection.

As long as the parc fermé is operational, the rules of parc fermé apply in the area between the fi nish line and the entrance to the parc fermé.

The cars placed in the technical inspection area are under parc fermé rules.

The rules of parc fermé take effect at the end of the qualifying sessions and races as soon as the checkered fl ag is presented at the fi nish line. At this time, on the pit lane, if a car has issues that are being repair, any intervention on the car should be stopped immediately and it is up to the driver to comply with the instructions of the offi cials to drive his car directly in the parc fermé.

All cars placed in “parc fermé” must go directly to the parc fermé without stopping, without receiving any object whatsoever and without any assistance (except that of offi cials, if necessary), and must remain available to the stewards and scrutineers.

In the parc fermé, drivers must park their vehicle the correct way and follow the instructions of the offi cials.

Only offi cials of the NISSAN MICRA CUP have the right to be inside the parc fermé.

Weigh procedure :

A car that, after weighing, would be lighter than the specifi ed minimum weight to the technical regulations will be immediately weighed a second time. The offi cials weight recorded shall be the higher of the two.

End of parc fermé :

• For vehicles subject to conformity checks the end of the parc fermé will be by decision of the technical inspectors of the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

5.8 - PODIUM CEREMONY The drivers fi nishing fi rst, second and third positions overall and in the senior class, as well as the rookie class, must participate in the awards ceremony on the podium and immediately make themselves available for media needs.

5.9 - DRUGS AND ALCOHOL USAGE

Alcoholic beverage consumption by any participant is expressly prohibited until the series track sessions are over.

For all participants involved in a dispute or request for review, the consumption of alcohol will be prohibited until the end of the dispute or the publication of the offi cial results.

The use of any narcotic or illegal substance as defi ned in the law, or misuse of legal substances of any participant before or during a competition, is expressly prohibited.

Consumption of Cannabis products before and during competitions is expressly prohibited.

Alcohol and drug testing may be conducted at any time during competitions.


ARTICLE 6 - PENALITIES

6.1 - GENERAL

All infringement :

• NISSAN MICRA CUP general rules.

• NISSAN MICRA CUP technical regulations.

• NISSAN MICRA CUP annexes, technical and sporting bulletins.

• In the supplementary regulations of the event concerned.

• ASQ sporting code.

• Race director’s instructions.

• Series steward’s instructions.

Will be submit to the series steward. Particular attention will be given to the behavior on the track. When overtaking or passing attempt, it is up to all drivers to try to avoid contact between the cars. A breach of this rule will be considered an offense.

In case of infringement, unsportsmanlike conduct or failure to comply fl ags or instructions given by the offi cials, the steward may impose on any driver involved in an incident the following penalties:

• A drop of position in the ranking of the race in question.

• A drop of position on the starting grid for a later race held by the driver.

• A mandatory drive thru in pit lane.

• A mandatory stop and go in pit lane.

• An exclusion.

• A fi nancial penalty (fi ne).

• A lost of time penalty.

A chart of penalties will be produced in series bulletin at the beginning of the season.

6.2 - EXCLUSIONS If a driver is excluded from a session or event, for sporting or technical reasons, he cannot claim any allocation of points or any endowment or for any prizes for the session or for the concerned event.

In addition, depending on the seriousness of the misconduct, enrollment in the following events may be refused in accordance with Article 2.4.

The exclusion of a driver or a competitor may be grounds for refusal of coming entry in NISSAN MICRA CUP Series for a maximum period of 2 years.

6.3 - DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS Any fi nding of an incident in the paddock and on the track:

• Proceedings of provocations of all kinds.

• Verbal or other threats.

• Unsporting behavior or inconsistent with the spirit of the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

• Failure to moral and sporting ethics.

• Nuisance to the best interests of motor sport.

• Moral or material prejudice suffered by NISSAN MICRA CUP by a member of a team, driver or entourage.


May be subject to the following penalties:

• Warning and probation period whose length will be defi ned by NISSAN MICRA CUP.

• Refusal to register at the following event for the competitor concerned by the actions of those around him or his team.

• Exclusion from the ongoing event for the competitor or driver concerned by the actions of his entourage or his team. If a driver is excluded from a session or event, he cannot claim any allocation of points or any bonus for the session or concerned event.

• Removal of bonuses for the event for the driver directly or indirectly bound by the actions of his entourage or his team.

• Immediate exclusion of the team and / or driver from NISSAN MICRA CUP championship for a period of up to 2 years.

NISSAN MICRA CUP offi cials will be designated and authorized to note any infringement.6.4 - FINANCIAL PENALTIES (FINES)

The registration form signed by the driver in the early season is a contract between the driver and NISSAN MICRA CUP. The driver is committed to respect all points of this regulation. In case of non-compliance, fi nancial penalties may be imposed by NISSAN MICRA CUP.


ARTICLE 7 - STANDINGS

7.1 POINTS DISTRIBUTION Points are awarded at each event. All drivers who start-ed the race will be ranked.

The distribution of points will be the same for races of 30 or 40 minutes.

7.1.1 Points distribution The 30 highest-ranked drivers will be awarded points for races counting for the 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP according to the following scale:

• The driver having achieved the pole position for each race will score 2 points.

• The driver having achieved the fastest lap during each race will score 2 points.

All drivers who started the races will be listed in the standings.

Full points and fi nish bonuses will only be allocated ifa race is stopped after 65% of the scheduled distance or time.

If a race has to be stopped by Race Control between the second lap and the achievement of 65% of the sched-uled distance or time, only 50% of points and bonuses will be awarded at arrival.

7.1.2 - General standing after each event

Will be obtained by adding the points awarded to the previous races and the application of Article 7.1.1

7.1.3 Team standing

A team ranking, using the competition number, will be obtained by adding the points in previous races and by the application of Article 7.1.1.

1st

6th

11th

16th

21st

26th

40

20

10

5

2

1

2nd

7th

12th

17th

22nd

27th

36

18

9

4

2

1

3rd

8th

13th

18th

23rd

28th

32

16

8

3

2

1

4th

9th

14th

19th

24th

29th

28

14

7

3

2

1

5th

10th

15th

20th

25th

30th

24

12

6

3

2

1


7.2 NISSAN MICRA CUP 2019

The fi nal ranking of the 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP will be determined by adding all the results of events to which the contestant has participated.

The winner will be the driver with the maximum points.

The fi nal ranking by team for the 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP will be determined by adding all the results of events to which the team has participated.

The winner will be the team with the maximum points.

7.2.1 Ex aequo

If multiple drivers have the same number of points, NISSAN MICRA CUP organizers will ranked them based on:

• The quality of the obtained places (1st place, then 2nd place, etc.).

• The priority of the best place obtained.

• Any other consideration they deem appropriate if the quality of the places obtained cannot separate them.

7.3 ROOKIE CATEGORY

A ranking points can be is established on the same principles as Articles 7.1 & 7.2.

Will be eligible for the rookie category, any driver not having a full year of car racing experience on asphalt. However, the organizing committee reserves the right to refuse an entry in the rookie category, based on his previous results of the concerned competitor. Drivers that won’t be admit in the rookie category of the NISSAN MICRA CUP, will be ranked in the general standing.

The NISSAN MICRA CUP fi nal ranking of the rookie category will be establish by adding all the points obtain following the fi nal results of the NISSAN MICRA CUP 2019 events.

NISSAN MICRA CUP 2019 rookie category winner will be the driver with the maximum points.

7.4 SENIOR CATEGORY

Will be eligible for this ranking any driver who is 40 years and older at the start of the season.

The fi nal ranking of the Senior class, will be established by summing all the points obtained Following the results of the season 2019.


ARTICLE 8 - PRIZES AND AWARDS

8.1 - GENERAL, PRIZES AND AWARDS

Prizes and awards may be awarded to drivers. They will be announced later in an offi cial bulletin.

Only drivers who have made 65% of the distance will be eligible for the award of prizes and awards.

To qualify for these awards, drivers should not have been excluded from the race or concerned event.

Full points and awards will only be allocated if the race is stopped after 65% of the scheduled distance or time.

If the race has to be stopped by Race Control between the second lap and the achievement of 65% of the scheduled distance or time, only 50% of points and bonuses will be awarded at arrival.

ARTICLE 9 - FINAL TEXT

9.1 - FINAL TEXT

The French version of the fi nal text of the SPORTS REGULATIONS and the terminology shall prevail in case of dispute

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS | Nissan Micra Cup | 2019 Season 25

TECHNICALREGULATIONS


TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

Anything that is not explicitly authorized in these regulations and in technical bulletins issued by NISSAN MICRA CUP IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

All of these documents will be submitted by email to each competitor registered for the 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP.

All of these documents are also made available on the NISSAN MICRA CUP website:www.nissan.ca/micra-cup/an/

IMPORTANT: The competitor must ensure that all technical staff that may examine or inspect the team car has all necessary technical documents for examination or inspection of the car in compliance of this regulation. Ignorance of a technical paper published by the NISSAN MICRA CUP during the season will not be accepted as a defense. The driver and competitor will be held responsible at all times to ensure the compliance of their car to the regulations. Only the measuring instruments for measuring size, weight, pressure or capacity used by the technical inspectors of the NISSAN MICRA CUP shall prevail. No dispute is allowed. These instruments may be available to competitors for their own measurements, or to calibrate their own measurement instruments, until the opening of the false grid for qualifying.


ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS

1.4 - DATA ACQUISITION

Onboard data recording system. This system connects to a computer for the recovery and analysis of the recorded data only.

1.5 - NEW TIRES

Tires that never been use or have little use (defi nition of “little use” as per the technical inspectors) and that were never recorded in the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

1.6 - USED TIRES

Tires previously used, but the wear condition still allows use in competition (assessing the degree of wear accruing to technical inspectors), or tires already registered in a previous event for the same car.

1.1 - TYPE OF VEHICLE

NISSAN Micra S 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 marketed by JD Promotion et Compétition Inc., in compliance with the present technical regulation. Vehicles built from parts or collections of parts are not allowed.

1.2 – EVENT

An event shall consist of free practices, one or two qualifying sessions, and one /or more race (s). An event begins with the start of preliminary technical inspections and ends at the fi nish of the protest period following the last race.

1.3 - MINIMUM COMPETITION WEIGHT

The minimum competition weight 2410 pounds or 1094 kg, is the weight of the car, after its participation in qualifying or a race, including the weight of the driver. This excludes any servicing, modifi cation or addition.


ARTICLE 2 - REGULATIONS

No car may take part in an event before it has been inspected and approved (beforehand) by the technical inspectors.

At any time during the event, technical inspectors can:

• Check the compliance of a car. • Require that a car, or a specifi c component of the car be dismantled by the competitor to ensure that the conditions of eligibility or confor mity fully in compliance.

• Require from a competitor to provide any sample or any part or component or stored data they may deem necessary.

Confi rmation of technical controls compliance will be carried out by series authorized technical inspectors.

2.1 - TECHNICAL REGULATION PRINCIPLES

The parts constituting the NISSAN MICRA CUP are divided into two classes.

CLASS « A »: No changes are allowed. The parts in this class must remain in their original position and perform the functions for which they were intended. These parts are factory original from NISSAN. Modifi ed or non-original parts are prohibited.

CLASS « B »: Only changes made by the team MIA (Motorsport In Action) before delivery of the car are permitted:

• Removal of trim of the cockpit, seats, carpets.

• Replacement with a steering wheel adapter and OMP steering wheel.

• Replacement of door panels by MIA panels.

• Installation of OMP racing seat.

• Installation of a fi re extinguishing system.

• Installation of a MIA roll cage.

• Installation of a 5 point OMP safety harness.

• Installation of a driver side safety net.

• Installation of a kill switch.

• Installation of racing pedals.

• Installation of MIA front left fl oor panel.

• Installation of camber bolts

• Replacing of front brake pads with racing pads.

• Replacing the air fi lter housing with a fi lter and a less restrictive type MIA inlet tube.

• Replacement of the hood restraint system by hood pins.

• Installation of a front tow hook.

• Replacement of front brake lines by braided steel lines.

• Replacement of ARP wheel studs

• Replacement of the exhaust system by MIA system with CORTEK muffl er.

• Replacement of shocks and springs suspension decided by the series.

• Installation of brake cooling air ducts (IN OPTION)

(In case of replacement, these parts are solely acquired from JD Promotion et Compétition Inc.).


Locations of the seals on the engine:

• # 1 Lower driver’s side: Bell housing - intake manifold - thermostat housing.

• # 2 Upper passenger side: Cylinder head cover – timing cover.

• # 3 Lower passenger side: Bottom of the timing cover - the exhaust manifold.

• # 4 Lower driver’s side: Bell housing - oil pan.

(In case of a broken seal or replacement of a seal element, it will be the responsibility of the competitor to notify the NISSAN MICRA CUP offi cials to get the proper procedure for reseal).

Fasteners: All fasteners are free, provided they meet the following criteria:

- The original diameter. - The original thread path. - The original material (example: a steel bolt can only be replaced by a steel bolt to the exclusion of any other material). - The original minimum mechanical properties should be maintained (example: a bolt quality 8.8 may be replaced by a quality of bolt 10.8, but the opposite is not allowed)

2.2 - CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION

The cars of the NISSAN MICRA CUP must fully comply with these regulations for the entire duration of an event. The driver, his entrant and the team are responsible for the ongoing technical compliance of the car.

2.3 - REPAIRS

Any work on the car must be carried out according to the methods defi ned by the various technical documents issued by NISSAN and in compliance with these regulations, in order to maintain the confi guration of the original car. Any spare part mounted must meet the criteria related to the categories mentioned above that contains the replaced part. The class “A” parts must be genuine NISSAN and must be in the parts catalog for NISSAN MICRA.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1) The driver, the entrant and the team, are held accountable for the ongoing compliance of the car and the mounted and used spare parts and ensure technical compliance before use.

2) Any original replacement part that does not meet the same standard as the part it replaces without modifi cation shall in NO CIRCUMSTANCES be used and must be exchanged with the NISSAN dealer after informing the technical inspector of the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

3) During an event, any car which, after being approved by the technical inspectors has been repaired or modifi ed in such a way that it might affect its safety or call into question its compliance, or would have been involved in an accident with similar consequences must be resubmitted to the technical inspectors of the NISSAN MICRA CUP by the competitor for a new approval.

2.4 – LOG BOOK

Technical Inspectors in charge of the NISSAN MICRA CUP issue a log book at the time of initial inspection of the vehicle. This log book remains with the technical inspectors for the NISSAN MICRA CUP. If necessary, it may be given to the competitor on request, but must be promptly returned to the technical inspectors.


ARTICLE 3 - BODY

It is allowed to paint the body parts on the inner and outer surfaces with the exception of the radiator grill, provided they respect the contracts with the partners of the 2019 NISSAN MICRA CUP and the identifi cation plan as specifi ed in the sporting regulations.

3.1 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF WELDED PARTS ON THE BODY

In all circumstances, the operations of replacement or repair of body parts must be carried out according to the methods defined by NISSAN and as described in the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 repair manual of the NISSAN MICRA “road” version. Any car that would present traces of reinforcement in the connecting areas of welded parts will be considered non-compliant with the regulations of the NISSAN MICRA CUP. The use of duct or similar tape to repair body parts is subject to the approval of the technical inspectors. The duct tape can be permitted for the repair of the body only when the time between sessions does not allow a complete repair. The attachment of body parts together with duct or similar tape is subject to the approval of the technical inspectors of the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

The use of such tape for a purpose other than temporary repair of a body part as specified above is prohibited.

3.2 - WINDOWS

All windows must be present at all times.

The windows cannot be painted.

The front driver window must be completely lowered.

The front side windows passenger window must be completely lowered or completely raised.

The rear side windows must be fully raised.

Windshield: a windshield with too many impacts or whose inner glass sheet is broken must be replaced.


ARTICLE 4 - WEIGHT

4.1 - COMPETITION WEIGHT

The minimum competition weight is 2410 pounds or 1094 kg. This weight is as defi ned in section 1.3.

4.2 - BALLAST

Below this weight of 2410 pounds or 1094 kg, it is mandatory to add (one or more) ballast, and that ballast must be secured by at least by two (2) of bolts. The ballast will be located on the fl oor behind the driver’s seat. The presence of the ballast is the competitor’s responsibility.

4.3 - ADDITIONS AFTER THE RACE AND QUALIFYING

Unless specifi cally authorized by a technical inspector, after a qualifying and/or a race, the addition of any liquid or other material whatsoever is prohibited until the end of the protest period following the qualifying sessions or races.

4.4 - WEIGHING

In addition to the competitor or his representative, only the technical inspectors and officials may enter the weighting area. No intervention of any kind is allowed in this area unless it has been specifically permitted by the officials.

ARTICLE 5 - ENGINE

5.1 - AUTHORIZED ENGINE

Only the original engine for the NISSAN MICRA is allowed. In case of replacement, only a new engine or used engine with traceable proof of the same model and type will be allowed. It must come from a NISSAN dealer and be sealed by NISSAN MICRA CUP the technical inspectors before being installed.

5.2 - TECHNICAL TESTING

In case of the absence or alteration of one or more seals in the Preliminary technical controls, Technical controls instructions for compliance, up to the replacement of the engine, will be communicated to the competitor by technical inspectors of CUP NISSAN MICRA. The cost of compliance is then the responsibility of the competitor. During the event (practices, qualifying sessions and races) the absence of a seal (s) will be considered as a technical nonconformity.

5.3 - EXHAUST

Mandatory use of the original exhaust system for the NISSAN MICRA CUP is required. The catalytic converter should be in place and in working order, without change and free of defects.


ARTICLE 6 - FUEL LINES AND TANK

Fuel lines and the fuel tank are original equipment for the NISSAN MICRA and that are as included in the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 spare parts catalog.

Any storage of fuel on board the car at a lower temperature than 10 ° C of the room temperature is prohibited.

The use of a specifi c device, whether or not on board the car, to reduce the fuel temperature below the ambient temperature is forbidden.

Refueling

• Refueling is prohibited during qualifying or the race. • Any refueling on the false grid or the starting grid is prohibited.

ARTICLE 7 - LUBRICATION, ENGINE COOLINGAND BRAKE FLUID

Engine lubricant:

The only authorized motor oil is theMobil: Mobil racing Track use only 0W-30 provided by the series.

Any oil additive is strictly forbidden.

Ethylene glycol type antifreeze is prohibited. Only water and a type of anti overheat additive are authorized.

The only authorized brake fl uid is the:Mobil 1: Red Line RL-600.

The only lubricant for the gear box is allowed is theMobil 1: Synthetic Gear Lubricant 75W-90 LS.


ARTICLE 8 - TRANSMISSION

NB: On delivery, the gearbox contains original oil. It will be possible to use a more effi cient replacement oil. The only one that will be allowed is the Mobil 1: Synthetic Gear Lubricant 75W-90 LS.

Maintenance and repairs will be made according to the methods defi ned by NISSAN in the repair manual NISSAN MICRA 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 edition.

Reverse should be in working order on the vehicle. The transmission ratio must remain original.

ARTICLE 9 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Any modifi cations other than those made by MIA (Motorsport in Action) before the delivery of the car are strictly prohibited.

The use of the original OMP steering wheel is mandatory.

9.1 - WHEEL ALIGNMENT

The camber and the toe are free without modifi cation to the parts provided by the series, however the caster cannot be modifi ed.

No other parts than those delivered with the vehicle can be added with the exception of adjustment shims for the rear.


ARTICLE 10 - BRAKES

Any modifi cations other than those made by MIA (Motorsport in Action) before the delivery of the car are strictly prohibited. Except for the optional brake cooling system.

Front brake pads must be acquired from JD Promotion et Compétition Inc.

Only Hawk brake pads of the series are allowed.

ARTICLE 11 - WHEELS AND TIRES

11.1 - WHEELS

Mandatory use of the original wheels, as delivered, and as replacement parts for the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

Dimensions: 15 x 7

11.2 - TIRES

Only PIRELLI tires are permitted

• Slick tires: 190-580 x 15 Product code: 249 8600

• Rain tires: 190-580 x 15 Product code : 208 6400

All modifi cations of tires: sculpting, retreading, or surface treatment are prohibited.

See sporting regulations 3.2 and 3.2.1 on the use of tires.


ARTICLE 12 - COCKPIT

The interior door panels must be those originally supplied by the NISSAN MICRA CUP.

The front left fl oor and pedal set must be those originally supplied by NISSAN MICRA CUP.

The camera supports, cameras or any other accessory must be installed safely and pass technical inspection. In the event that these accessories do not pass technical inspection, they must be removed BEFORE taking the track.


ARTICLE 13 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT

13.1 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER

All cars must be equipped with an extinguisher.

The extinguisher’s condition is the driver’s and team responsibility and must be in good working order.

The following information must be clearly marked on each extinguisher:

• Capacity. • Type of extinguishing agent. • Weight or volume of the extinguishing agent. • Verifi cation date of the extinguisher, which should not be more than two years after the fi lling or after the date of the last verifi cation.

A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHICH THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS NOT READABLE OR IS MISSING, IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE USE.

The fi re extinguisher must be attached to the intended original location.

Only the original fasteners are to be used.

The driver seated normally with his safety belts fastened and the steering wheel in place, must be able to manually trigger the fi re extinguisher.

13.2 - ELECTRICAL KILL SWITCH

The use of the master circuit breaker originally fi tted or delivered as a spare, part is mandatory. Its operation will be checked during the preliminary inspection. The electrical kill switch must immediately cut all electrical circuits (battery, alternator, lights, ignition, electrical controls, etc.) and must also stop the engine. The control MUST BE located on the dashboard, on the air outlet of the driver’s side. It will be and clearly identifi ed with a sticker that will be provided by the series. The working condition of the electrical kill switch is the responsibility of the driver.

13.3 - MIRRORS

It is mandatory to start each session with two original exterior mirrors. The addition of an inside oversized mirror and the addition of 2 small convex inside the original mirrors will be allowed.

13.4 - DRIVER SEAT BELTS

NISSAN MICRA CUP cars are delivered with seat belts complying with FIA standards and the use of those belts is mandatory,however use of black larger belts is authorized as long as they comply with FIA standards.

The condition of the seat belts is the driver’s responsibility.

Use requirementsThe fi ve (5) point harness must be used in its approved confi guration without any modifi cations or removal of parts, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The effi ciency and lifetime of safety belts are directly related to how they are installed, used and maintained. Belts must be replaced after every severe collision, and also if they are cut, frayed, or in case of weakening of the straps by the action of sunlight or chemicals. The belts must also be replaced if metal parts or buckles are bent or rusted. Any harness which does not function perfectly must be replaced.


13.5 - SEAT AND SEAT SUPPORTS

The condition of the seat and seat supports is the responsibility of the driver.

NISSAN MICRA CUP are supplied with a standard driver’s seat that must complies with FIA standards and the use of this seat is mandatory.

Points of attachment to the body

Seat mounting points must be those originally planned as provided by the manufacturer, however the seat may be adjusted in the mounting plates provided with the car.

13.6 - SAFETY LATCHES (HOOD)

The use of the hood pins as supplied by MIA is mandatory. Blocking these fasteners or interfering with the opening of the hood by any means whatsoever is PROHIBITED.

For example, plastic cable ties.

13.7 - WINDSHIELD

Windshield of equivalent quality to those of origin will be accepted. The windshield must be attached to the vehicle’s structure as original. A windshield with a deterioration of the inner sheet will not be authorized to enter the track. Technical Inspectors may request the replacement of the windshield if the outer sheet has too many cracks or impacts or is severely damage, even if the inner leaf of the windshield is intact.

13.8 - DRIVER SIDE WINDOW NET

The use of the supplied original side window net is mandatory.

13.9 - TOW HOOKS

The front and rear factory tow hooks must be in perfect condition and clearly marked on the shield, either painted or marked with a yellow or orange-red arrow.

13.10 - SIGNALS - LIGHTS - HEADLIGHTS

All rear lights must be in working order at all times.

Headlights must be in working order.

All additional equipment is prohibited.

13.11 – DRIVER’S EQUIPMENT

Suit : The use of a FIA standards suit is mandatory minimum 2 layers (underwear is mandatory with 2 layers suit).

Helmet : The use of a helmet that is FIA approved or SNELL 2010 or 2015 is mandatory.

An FIA or SFI-Approved Head and Neck Restraint System is mandatory during all on-track sessions.

Fire protection : It is strongly recommended to use a full face helmet.

Underwear : FIA approved undergarment is required if the pilot’s suit is only two layers.

Gloves, shoes, balaclava hood and socks: The use of shoes, gloves and socks that are FIA approved is MANDATORY.

Failure to comply with these requirements will result in refusal of participation in free practice, qualifying or racing. Inspections may be made at all time.


ARTICLE 14 - ROLL CAGE

Only the approved and provided roll cage for the NISSAN MICRA CUP is allowed. No changes are permitted.

The cage should at all times be properly bolted to the body. An occasional tightening is highly recommended.

Protective padding:In places where the driver’s helmet could come into contact with the safety cage, fl ame retardant padding must be provided for protection.

ARTICLE 15 - FUEL

15.1 - FUEL

Only unleaded gasoline available on open sale on gas stations is authorized. 94 is the maximum octane permitted. Testing can be performed at any time.

Any storage of fuel on board the car at a lower tempera-ture than 10 ° C of the room temperature is prohibited.

No additives can be added to gasoline.


ARTICLE 16 - ELECTRONICS

16.1 - RADIO SYSTEM AND TELEMETRY

During all sessions trials and the race, all bidirectional telemetry systems and electrical equipment are prohibited.

Communication systems using 2-way portable radios are permitted, provided they are securely attached.

Embedded timing systems are allowed if they are matched to the data acquisition system.

* The same communication system between cars and race control will be used in 2019.

16.2 - DASHBOARD

The original dashboard must remain in place. It must be operational and provide the original functions.

16.3 - WIRING HARNESSES AND CABLES

The original electrical and wiring harnesses must not be changed. No wires or any other device should be added to the original sensors.

16.4 - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU OR CALCULATOR) AND DATA ACQUISITION

The use of the original engine electronic control unit from NISSAN MICRA is mandatory.

The original engine electronic control unit must be equipped with the map version approved by NISSAN CANADA. Any work on the engine electronic control unit is prohibited, including the ignition timing and the fuel injection sequence.

NISSAN MICRA CUP technical inspectors have free access to information stored in the data acquisition system and can use the result for technical compliance checks.

Other data acquisition system

All other data acquisition systems are allowed provided they collect incoming information only. Only connections to the OBD2 plug will be allowed for these systems.

ARTICLE 17 - FINAL TEXT

The French version of the fi nal text of the TECHNICAL REGULATIONS and the terminology shall prevail in case of dispute.


ARTICLE 18 - APPENDIX

18.1 – SERIES LOGO ON THE CAR

DRIVER’S NAME

DRIVER’S NAME

#coupenissanmicra

#NissanMicraCup

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved


MICRA

MICRA

MICRA

#CoupeNissanMicra

#NissanMicraCup


18.2 – SERIES LOGO ON THE RACING SUITS

24

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

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