8.1.1 Any car-, bakkie- or minibus body with any six- or eight-cylinder engine. (except CR-S1.2)
8.1.2 Body and engine may be from different manufacturers.
(Vehicles may not be made shorter or wider)
8.1.3 a) No body parts may be replaced with fiberglass panels except fenders and bonnets. (CR-S1.3 to CR-S1.4.3)
b) Doors may be replaced as per CR-S 1.6.7
c) Roof of the car may be lowered, but not more than 50mm. All other MSA rules apply (CR-S1.6.3)
8.1.4 The firewall cannot be cut to move engine back except to fit a straight six-cylinder engine. In this case the space between the water pump and the radiator (should the radiator be fitted on the original mounting points) shall not exceed 100mm.
*(An exception on this rule is made only for a car built and owned before 2002. A change in ownership or driver of this car means that this exception expires for both the driver and the car. It also means that a driver can be granted this exception only once and for one car only)
8.1.5 Wings are allowed. The front of the wing shall not surpass the front of the back wheels and be wider then the original car width. All other sizes on a wing are open; there are no height or side panel size limits.
8.2.1 Only six- or eight-cylinder piston driven engines will be permitted. No multi-valves are allowed.
8.2.2 Only engines of 15 years and older with an original output of 220kW or less will be allowed.
8.2.3 Turbo and super charging is prohibited.
8.2.4 Fuel injection is allowed – factory fitted only.
8.2.5 The engine shall mount to the original chassis, but it does not mean that it has to be in its original position.
8.2.6 Only standard cams may be used. If other cams are fitted, driver to prove specifications are same as mass factory production. (1000 engines sold)
8.2.7 Only original carburetors or one downdraft carburetor may be used.
8.2.8 Air cleaners and filters must be used.
8.2.9 No gas-flow or modified heads to be used.
8.2.10 A banana branch may be used.
8.2.11 No solid or roller rocker lifters may be used. Only standard lifters are allowed. (1000 engines sold)
8.2.12 Engine compression may be increased – skimming of head and block allowed.
8.2.13 The stroke may not be changed.
8.2.14 Only pistons manufactured with engine are allowed. (no pop-up pistons & 1000 engines sold)
8.2.15 Any fuel (as per MSA regulation) with any additives is allowed, except Methanol.
8.3.1 Only standard or automatic transmissions will be permitted.
8.3.2 Differentials may be locked, but no limited slip differentials will be allowed.
8.3.3 Differentials can only be interchanged with the same fabricate, but mounting points on diff and body to stay the same. (e.g. a Ford Saffire diff can be fitted on a Ford Saffire because mounting points are the same, but cannot be fitted to a Ford Escourt or a BMW)
8.4.1 Any shocks are allowed. The original mounting points on shock and body must stay the same.
8.4.2 No rose-joints will be permitted.
8.4.3 The lowering of the car will be permitted – spring adjustment
8.5.1 Tires will be a maximum of 15 inch (8J) with a maximum tread width of 205mm.
8.5.2 All tires will be retreads or re-molded tires. (CR-A 13.12.4) No new tires may be used.
8.5.3 Any rim will be permitted. (CR-A 13.4)
8.6.1 Only rear wheel driven cars will be allowed.
8.6.2 Internal and/or external bumpers are allowed as per CR – S 13 OR American Saloon regulations ASD 3.6 to 3.10
-ASD 3.6 to 3.10: Bumpers must be mounted with 4 mounting points on the front of the car & 6 at the rear and may be bolted or welded into position. Bumpers must have only 2 horizontal bars and 4 vertical bars. 2 of the vertical bars shall be placed at the corners of the bumpers and the other 2 vertical bars shall be placed at a point equidistant from the corners & the center of the car. The bumper horizontal bars shall be between 130mm & 170mm apart and the centre line of the bumper at the center of the bumper shall be 500mm from ground level subject to a tolerance of 50mm. The front bumper may not extend rearward of the rear edge of the front tires and must be rounded back to the internal bumper mounting tube via a bolt on flange against the fender. The 2 horizontal tubes must be angled to join together where they enter the fender and one of these tubes must remain horizontal. The rear bumper may not extend forward of the center of the rear tires & must be rounded back to the internal bumper mounting tube via a bolt on flange against the fender. The 2 horizontal tubes must be angled to join together where they enter the fender and one of these tubes must remain horizontal.
8.6.3 Nerve bars, sill protectors or both are allowed.
8.6.4 The minimum weight shall be 950kg for six cylinder cars and 1000kg for eight cylinder cars.
8.6.5 These cars must be built according to the current year’s Construction Regulations, unless stipulated otherwise in these rules. (CR – A 1 to 18 and CR – S 1 to 13)
8.7.1 This class will be conducted under the non-contact rules (OT 26.4/ 26.5/ 26.6)
-OT26.6.1 to 26.6.4: only non-contact & passing maneuvers are permitted. A competitor may not maintain contact with or push a vehicle in front of his own during a race. No contact will be permitted. The COC shall exclude competitors who spin other competitors.
8.7.2 Rules shall be revised on a yearly base, but can only be changed with a two-third-majority vote.
8.7.3 Only a driver with a legal Std V8 car on the track, which raced at least three races in the previous 6 months, will be allowed to vote on Std V8 rules.
8.7.4 A car is not conforming to Std V8 requirements, can still be included by agreement of all other entrants of this class. This also means that neither the scrutineer nor the CoC can exclude a car with regard to Std V8 requirements. The scrutineer shall however inform the CoC and Organizers of any possible infringements.
8.7.5 If a new competitors wants to race in this class to get experience with say a modified vehicle he will have to get permission from all the drivers in the std class and may not participate in more than 3 race meetings in this class, before moving to his correct class, the competitors shall always pull away from the back and is not eligible for points.
8.7.6 Trophies and points will be allocated as with any other class.
8.7.7 This car has been created:
a) attract more spectators and drivers
b) provide entertainment for spectators and enjoyment for drivers
c) accommodate veteran as well as novice enthusiastic drivers
d) provide a platform for drivers to obtain the necessary skills to race in the Modified V8’s at a later stage if so desired
8.7.8 This class has been created for sportsmen- and women and not for people with attitude problems.
8.7.9 This class has not been created for drivers wanting to accelerate in the racing industry by winning at all costs.
8.7.10 The rules have been designed to keep it cheap, clean and simple.
8.8.1 Numbers shall be positioned as set out in the relevant class regulations.
8.8.2 There are two definite styles of numbering permitted being:
8.8.2.1 The typical USA / UK oval racing style where the numbers are very
stylish and very large on the door panels of the car. The numbers are applied directly onto the bodywork. These numbers shall always be of contrasting colors and be highly visible in the prevailing race conditions and light conditions.
8.8.2.2 The typical circuit racing / rally style where the number is placed on a white rectangular shape decal, often with sponsors’ branding. This is typically smaller than the oval style. These numbers shall always be black numbers on a white background.
8.8.3 The minimum dimensions of the numbers are as follows:
8.8.3.1 When applied directly on the bodywork
– 400 mm high with a stroke of 75 mm;
8.8.3.2 When applied onto a background decal or the endplate of a wing
– 300 mm high with a stroke of 50 mm;
8.8.3.3 On the sun visor panel
– As large as the dimensions will allow.
8.8.3.4 The size of the prefix is free.
8.8.4 All numbers shall be in position when the vehicle is presented for scrutiny.
SV8.1 The number shall be placed on both sides of the vehicle, the roof and on the visor panel (for line up purposes).
SV8.2 The number on the sides and roof may be moved to the wing end plates.
8.8.5 The name and surname of the competitor shall be painted or sign written as follows:
8.8.5.1 Saloon vehicles - onto either the whole of the sun visor panel, or on the spectator side of the roof just above the door or on the replacement window panel in the rear door that faces the spectators.
8.8.5.2 Dimensions of letters to be a minimum of 150mm high
with a 25 mm stroke.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OR CANNOT KEEP TO THE ABOVE RULES, PLEASE DO NOT BUILD A CAR!