D1 rules.

[drftk1d]

for future reference these are:

[D1 Rules and Regulations
(taken from http://d1gp.com/rules.html)

Safety Modifications and Guidelines:

-Anything designed to enchance the safety of the vehicle in a collision must be retained (the sole exceptions are air bags and/or factory collision reinforcement bars, which may be removed.).
- Each car must be equipped with a six-point or better roll cage.
-Roll cage must be welded or securely bolted and anchored. If roll cage is bolted then its must be securely reinforced with an anchor plate and backing plate sandwich on each side of the floor pan.
-Roll cage may be placed in front or through the dashboard.
-Roll cage must include side impact bars both driver and passenger side.
-Roll cage tubing must be at a minimum of 1.75 inches in diameter
-Drivers seat must be equipped with a four-point or better racing type safety harness of nylon web, at least 3 inches in diameter, with a metal buckle. Shoulder harness must be an H type not Y type harness. Safety
-Harness must be securely bolted to the frame.
-4WD cars are not permitted.
-All cars must be registered as street legal and must have valid license plate.
-Towing hook must be installed.
-Passenger seat must be securely installed / bolted and functional.
-Drivers must be fitted with Snell Foundation (SA) approved safety helmets with 1995 Snell Foundation (95SA) or later safety sticker of approval displayed inside; head and neck restraints systems are optional and must also be Snell Foundation (SA) approved. Face shields are strongly recommended.
-Drivers must wear driving suits made of approved fire resistance material (Nomex, Kynol, etc.) in single or double layers. Socks and full length underwear must also be fire resistance.
-Drivers must wear fire resistance gloves with no holes composed of Nomex or leather. Shoes must be of fire resistant materials or leather on top. Racing shoes are strongly recommended.
-Catch tanks must be securely fastened. Radiator catch tanks must have a minimum capacity of 1 qt. each. Oil catch tanks may also be installed on engine oil breathers where practical. NO FLUID LEAKS OF ANY KIND WILL BE TOLERATED.
-All cars must be equipped with at least a 2 lb. 10 BC fire extinguisher securely mounted in the cockpit, easily accessible by the driver. An onboard halon type fire system is strongly recommended.
-Master electrical cut-off switches are highly recommended and should clearly be marked if fitted outside the vehicle.
-Fuel cells are strongly recommended. The location of the fuel cell must be completely isolated from the cockpit with steel or aluminum firewall.
-Fuel filler caps must be securely fastened so as not to open on impact.
-Refueling must be conducted with at least two mechanics. During refueling one other mechanic must attend with fire extinguisher in hand. -The refueling mechanic must wear fire retardant/proof suit and helmet with shield.
-All hoods and deck lids must be adequately and securely fastened.
-All drain plugs must be securely fastened.
-Batteries must be securely fastened down, positive terminals well insulated and if located in the cockpit must be covered or have leak proof caps.
-All cars must have at least one working rear brake light.
-All cars must have working head lights and rear brake lights.
-Brake systems including brakes, lines, fluid and pedals must be in good shape and working condition. Dual master cylinders are recommended.


Authorized Modifications:


-Each car must maintain the OEM unibody.
-OEM front windshield glass must be maintained.
-Decals, other than D1 official controlled decals, on the front windshield and side windows are not permitted. The window space mentioned here must be controlled only by D1 officials.
-Every car must maintain a complete exhaust system with a factory or aftermarket catalytic converter.
-Any tires that are within public accessibility may be used. No slick or race compound tires are permitted.
-The rear seats, air-conditioning, radio, wiper blades may be removed.
-Aftermarket body panels, bumper covers and wings are permitted
-Seam welding the unibody is permitted.
-Suspension upgrades are open.
-Factory wheels may be replaced with aftermarket wheels.
-Any grade of automotive gasoline may be used for fuel.
-Engines are open for modification.


Qualification Guidelines:


-D1 series point holders from previous series are exempt from qualifying.
Top ten ranking drivers are exempt from qualifying.
Qualified drivers
-Any drivers who hold previous D1 series experience.
- Any drivers who have been qualified by an official judge during Drivers Search within the last 12 months. ]

what's interesting is the part where it states:
-4WD cars are not permitted.
I'm wondering if this includes AWD cars (ie EVO, Impreza, etc), or just
other cars (like 4x4)

[1viadrft]

No 4WD? AWD? Hmmm?

[1viadrft]

Any of you going?

[drftk1d]

I live in New York so unless someone kidnaps me and brings me there, no.

[1viadrft]

Originally Posted by drftk1d

I live in New York so unless someone kidnaps me and brings me there, no.

I live like 30 min. away from the track... gonna try to get track-side... if you lived a little closer I'd pick ya up! Isn't it snowing like crap out there? I'll send you a post card!

[flylwsi]

i saw that "no 4wd" thing, and it was interesting...
rhys millen drove an evo in the first US event... hmm...

[1viadrft]

Originally Posted by flylwsi

i saw that "no 4wd" thing, and it was interesting...
rhys millen drove an evo in the first US event... hmm...

That was actually a DRIFT SHOWOFF exhibition when he drove the Evo... in the actual D1 here in the US this past August he drove a Supra!

[drftk1d]

yeah, rhys did drive a jza80 at d1gp

[Soyo]

someone tell me why this kid decided to post all the rules or D1 just up and out of nowhere? not getting it at all...

[Bunta]

Sounds like aftermarket wheel manufacturers designed that aftermarket wheel regulation.

This motorsport is truly judged like figure skating.

[digitalbanzai]

There is an R32 GT-R in D1 though? At least last year there was

[1viadrft]

Originally Posted by digitalbanzai

There is an R32 GT-R in D1 though? At least last year there was

tHAT'S WHAT i THOUGHT TOO.... maybe a GT-S?

[drftk1d]

Originally Posted by digitalbanzai

There is an R32 GT-R in D1 though? At least last year there was

Yuuki Izumida's Ogura Racing ORC Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R from D1 2003.
that would be the car.

Now it is common practice to convert Gtr's to Rwd.

I'm gonna do some more research on this.

[jdmkenji]

Yes the GT-Rs are RWD...

I think its quite helpful someone to post the rules... at least it would enlighten some of those who do not know.

[1viadrft]

Originally Posted by jdmkenji

Yes the GT-Rs are RWD...

I think its quite helpful someone to post the rules... at least it would enlighten some of those who do not know.

No.... GTR's are AWD! GTS's are RWD! BUT... what we are trying to figure out is: Was the R32 GTR in D1GP last-year converted to RWD?

Yes, DriftKiD was thoughtful for posting D1 rules for everyone to see regardless of certain peoples bitching!