Classic Car Racing Rules & Regulations

1. Controllers & Governance

The Western Province Motor Club (WPMC) serves as the official Controllers of the championship. Classic car racing is represented within WPMC by the Classic Car Racing Committee, which implements all decisions and rules as set out in the WPMC constitution.

This governance structure ensures championship integrity, fair adjudication of disputes, and consistent application of regulations across all qualifying events throughout the racing season.

2. Championship Objectives

The championship aims to:

• Declare a WPMC Classic Car Gold Cup Champion (Classes A, B, and C)
• Declare a WPMC Classic Car Silver Cup Champion (Classes D, E, and F)
• Determine winner, runner-up, and third place in each individual class
• Declare a Marque Car Index of Performance Champion

3. Validity & Regulatory Framework

3.1 Calendar Year Application

These regulations apply to the current calendar year's championship.

3.2 Regulatory Hierarchy

All qualifying races shall be held under:

1. Motorsport SA (MSA) General Competition Rules (GCR's)
2. MSA Standing Supplementary Regulations (SSR's)
3. These Championship Standing Regulations
4. Event-specific Supplementary Regulations issued by promoters

4. Driver Eligibility Requirements

4.1 Competition Licence

All drivers must possess a valid MSA competition licence appropriate for the class of racing. Licenses must be current and in good standing throughout the championship season.

4.2 Club Membership

The championship is exclusively open to WPMC members. Membership must be maintained throughout the season to remain eligible for championship points and recognition.

5. Vehicle Registration & Eligibility

Before any vehicle may compete in the Western Province Motor Club Classic Car Championship (WPMCCCC) series:

• The vehicle must be registered with the Controllers
• Vehicle must pass technical inspection by the Committee
• Vehicle must display the current eligibility token
• Registration is vehicle-specific, not transferable between cars

Registration ensures all competing vehicles meet safety standards, comply with class-specific technical regulations, and maintain the championship's period-correct authenticity standards.

6. Technical Specifications

Vehicles competing in the championship must comply with specifications detailed in the following appendices:

• Appendix A: Specifications for Classic Saloon Cars
• Appendix B: Specifications for Modified Classic Race Cars & Replicas
• Appendix C: Specifications for Marque Cars

These appendices define permitted modifications, safety equipment requirements, and period-correct specifications ensuring authentic historic racing competition. Technical compliance is verified during initial registration and may be subject to random inspection throughout the season.

9. Class Structure & Time Brackets

Based on official performance at Killarney Race Circuit, class allocation follows these lap time brackets:

Class	Minimum Time	Maximum Time	Performance Level
Class A	1:23.5	1:26.99	Fastest / Gold Cup
Class B	1:27.0	1:29.99	Fast / Gold Cup
Class C	1:30.0	1:32.99	Mid-Fast / Gold Cup
Class D	1:33.0	1:35.99	Mid / Silver Cup
Class E	1:36.0	1:39.99	Touring / Silver Cup
Class F	1:40.0	1:46.0	Entry Level / Silver Cup
Class X	Any new car/driver combination		Provisional (non-scoring)

9.2 Class X Provisions

New car/driver combinations start in Class X and remain there until completing two consecutive heats at one race meeting. Class X drivers are not eligible for points, trophies, or prize money. Promotion to point-scoring classes occurs only at the commencement of race meetings, not during events.

9.3 Minimum Performance Standards

All car/driver combinations must achieve the minimum lap time required for Class F. This time may be posted at unofficial practice sessions and must be certified by a committee member before racing eligibility is granted.

10. Breakout Rule

The breakout rule ensures competitive balance by promoting drivers who consistently exceed their class performance limits.

10.1 Automatic Promotion Triggers

• Recording lap times more than 0.3 seconds faster than class cut-off on two separate occasions results in promotion to the appropriate faster class for the following meeting
• Breaking out by more than 0.5 seconds triggers immediate automatic promotion to the next class
• Breakouts may occur in either timed practice or race heats

10.2 Return to Lower Class Provisions

Competitors in Classes B-F who break out twice may apply in writing to return to their previous class, subject to:

• Three race meeting penalty without points, trophies, or prize money
• Display of Class X identification during penalty period
• Demonstration of vehicle modifications to ensure slower performance
• Option unavailable if three or fewer meetings remain in championship

10.3 Class A Breakout Procedures

Class A competitors who break out must demonstrate modifications to slow the vehicle. They may race during the modification period but cannot earn points until changes are implemented. A third breakout before compliance results in racing suspension until modifications are completed.

12.1 Points Scoring System

Position	Points Awarded
1st Place	6 Points
2nd Place	5 Points
3rd Place	4 Points
4th Place	3 Points
5th Place	2 Points
6th Place	1 Point

Bonus Points

• Fastest Qualifier: 1 point for fastest lap in official qualifying per class
• Starter Point: 1 point awarded to each car qualifying as a starter
• Finisher Point: 1 point awarded to each car completing 75% race distance

Championship Eligibility

To qualify for championship status at each meeting, a minimum of 12 eligible starters across classes A-F combined must cross the start line in at least one race.

8. Championship Event Requirements

8.1 Minimum Race Requirement

The championship consists of a minimum of ten qualifying races. Should fewer than ten races be held, the championship will be declared null and void, preserving championship integrity and ensuring adequate competition sample size.

8.2 Drop Race Provision

All races except one meeting count toward final standings. Competitors who enter every race meeting must drop one race meeting (two races on the same day) from their final points tally. This provision rewards consistency while allowing for mechanical issues or unavoidable absences.

8.3 Bosal Classic Racing Weekend

The prestigious Bosal Classic Racing Weekend may not be dropped unless the competitor has entered every race meeting on the annual calendar, recognizing this event's significance in the championship.