Who is going to D1??

[jonBODON]

just wanted to see who is going to A.drive or B. watch
post up, maybe people can ride out with each other, or if someone wants to help someone else, and maybe what you plan on doing to your car for D1 if your driving in it!! and good luck even tho its stupid far away from now!

plan of attack for my pile of shit
build new cage(once i get bender).
finish with the stich welding.
put in fia appoved seat.
fix anything that looks bad.
throw in 20v,new clutch,slave and master,new trans.
maybe rebuild the kaaz.
put in rest of bushings.
get some gnarly sway bars.
then break everything i just did at track cuase i suck!

post up, i hope to see others at the track driving!! its fucking D1

[4wheeldriftS13]

how do you register for these shannigans

[asia989]

im going prolly to watch tho lol

[Jordan T]

ill probably be there with my balls hanging out eating taco bell.

[jdmpete]

ill drive if i can find out how to fucking get in

[2Valve]

when/Where?

[chomedrifter]

How do you register to drive?
And are their any different requirements?
If you can is their a link to where we can buy tickets.

[RoadRacer]

I thought D1 was the top series in Japan?
Is this a register and drive event, or do you need a comp license?

[jonBODON]

I thought D1 was the top series in Japan?
Is this a register and drive event, or do you need a comp license?
well if its like the d1 jersy event last year( i guess they were testing to see how many would be intrested) and it was friday driver search all welcome, sat was practice/qualify? sunday was the big show.. so my guess is its the same and i didnt read much on the site but i do remember reading it woul be a driver search thing as well, and last year in jersy it was $100 to enter.
rules are not out yet, can not reg yet, cant buy tickets yet, but when you can its on motha fuckasss!!!

[jonBODON]

when/Where?
moroso, may?
drivers search, should be, but dont qoute me on it, but if like last year should be around $100 bucks.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

Just a heads up to all the people that think they want to enter, I really hope you have some money saved up.

Read the rules on the D1 site, you can't have a single leak anywhere, any car over 10 years old must have wheel bearings serviced within the past year, pretty sure it says something about external kill switch, and so many more rules.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

Oh, and by the way, I will definitely be there, but sadly, only to spectate.

[Mars_302]

yup this isnt local practice event. And you damn better be ready for 3-4th gear entry speeds

[Ronald Mcdonald]

Introduction

We are pleased to provide you with the Rules & Regulations of the D1 Grand Prix USA Professional Drifting.

This Rules and Regulations establish the foundation for the organization and conduct of the D1 Grand Prix USA Professional Drifting events, and have been extensively re-organized from the previous versions. D1 Grand Prix USA reserves the right to amend, or modify, the rules at any time

The following rules are mandatory for ALL vehicles, drivers and teams participating in a D1 Grand Prix USA match, D1GP Qualifying Event and/or a D1GP Ikaten (driver search) event.

General Code of Conduct

Driver/Team Professional Conduct
All participants must have the professionalism; take the responsibility for the self-performed action and manners in each venue to participate in the defense event.

DRIVER/TEAM Pit and Appearances
Drivers and Teams must be clean and presentable your pit and appearances at all times during the event.

Demeanor towards official staff and/or Judge
Any driver and/or team member that conducts him/herself in an inappropriate manner with the official judges will be subject to the penalties from D1.

Team Representative
Each team will designate one (1) person to act as the team representative. This representative of team is the only person who may officially speak with D1 staff or Judge for the team.

Driver’s Meeting Attendance
D1 officials will conduct various meetings with the drivers and crew chiefs/team managers throughout the course of an event. This may be a single meeting, or separate meetings and sufficient notifications will be made through the Supplemental Regulations or other notice. All will be briefed on the rules governing the competition and specifically, any new rules, or regulations, pertaining to the competition. Drivers and/or Crew chief attendance is mandatory for their respective meetings as outlined in the event supplemental regulations.
In addition, failure to attend these meetings shall negate any protest, or action, by the entrant, or driver, regarding any penalties that may be assessed during the competition for an infraction of a rule that was the subject of discussion during the meeting that was missed. D1 may also impose penalties for tardiness to official meetings. D1 also reserves the right to disqualify any one driver or team representative absent from the meetings.

Technical Inspection
All cars must be inspected prior to the practice session. Cars involved in accidents, or changed, after technical inspection, must be submitted for re-inspections.
At the discretion of the TECHNICAL MANAGER, properly entered cars may be allowed to practice prior to the completion of safety inspection.

Starter
The Starter shall operate directly under the supervision of the event. All competing drivers shall be under the orders of the Starter from the time the automobiles are placed in their starting positions, ready to start, until the competition is completed and all competing automobiles have left the course.

Official staff Conducts
All official shall endeavor to conduct himself according to the highest standards of behavior. Failure to do so may result in loss of Official appointment for the event, or penalty, as determined by D1.

Event Entries

All entrants must follow the official D1 entry forms and/or processes for each event. An entry made, and accepted, in accordance with these regulations, and any relevant Supplementary Regulations, shall constitute a contract, binding an entrant to take part in the competition entered unless prevented by forces beyond its control. A breach of such contract may be treated as a breach of these regulations.

Refusal of Entry
If an entry for participation of event is refused, notification of such refusal shall be sent to the entrant at the address given on the entry form as soon as possible. D1 may deny entry to any entrant whose conduct, associations, or affiliations, on or off the track, are deemed not conducive to the best interest of this sport, or who exhibits conduct, which is inappropriate, offensive, abrasive, or in bad taste. D1 has the right to refuse an entry at their discretion without giving a statement of reason for refusal.

Falsification of Entry
An entry, which contains a false or incorrect statement, may be null and void, the entrant may be deemed guilty of a breach of these regulations, and the entry fee may be forfeited.

Withdrawal of Entry
An entry may be withdrawn without penalty, or transferred to another event, if the withdrawal is made in writing, or by phone, prior to the opening of on-site event registration. In such cases, D1 shall return the entry fee. An entrant, or driver, accepted to take part, who does not do so without making a proper withdrawal of entry, shall forfeit all entry fees. An entrant, or driver, accepted to take part, who does not take part without making a proper withdrawal of entry, and who participates elsewhere in the same period, shall be guilty of violation of these regulations and liable for penalties to be assessed by the chief of the D1 organization, including mandatory forfeiture of all entry fees, and shall have no right to protest, or appeal, such judgment except as regards to the fact of participation elsewhere.

Alcohol, Narcotics, Performance Enhancing and/or Recreational Drugs
The use of any narcotic, controlled substance, performance-enhancement drugs, and/or recreational drugs, as defined by federal and/or provincial law, by any participant, is expressly prohibited, even if prescribed by a licensed physician.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall not commence until all official functions of a specific series or event has been completed.
D1 reserves the right, at any time, to require any participant to successfully complete, at participant’s expense, such inspection as designated by D1, including, but not limited to, breath, blood, urine. D1 may perform such inspection. Refusal to submit to, and/or failure by participant of, such inspecting shall result in penalties or removal from the event.

D1 Grand Prix USA Driver Licensing Regulations

2007 D1GP USA PARTICIPATION QUALIFICATION
1.) All drivers who participated in D1 Grand Prix USA Round in 2006.
2.) A driver who received (or obtained) a D1 license at “IKATEN” driver search in 2007.

D1GP USA LICENSE REGULATION
1.) All drivers who participated in 2006 D1 Grand Prix USA Round are considered D1 Licensed Driver(s)
for 2007 D1 Grand Prix USA.

2.) If the D1 licensed was obtained at D1 “IKATEN” driver search in 2007, the license will be valid for a year from the date the license was obtained. (For example, License will be valid until December of 2007 if a driver received D1 License in December of 2006.)

3.) For 2007 D1 Grand Prix November Event Participants ONLY, all participants will automatically be allowed to extend the expiration of the D1 License for one year from the date of the event (November 24th, 2007).

4.) Effective as of the first event held in 2008, drivers who remain in top 30 will be allowed to extend the expiration of the D1 License for one year from the date of the event. (For instance, D1 license will be valid until May of 2008 if a driver remains in Top 30 at D1GP USA event held in May 2007. If a driver remains in Top 30 at both events held in March and May of 2008, D1 license will be valid until May of 2009.)

D1GP USA LICENSE TERM
1.) For 2006 D1 Grand Prix USA Participant(s) ONLY, D1 License will be valid until November 25th, 2007.

2.) For Drivers who obtained D1 License in 2007, License is valid for one year from the date the license was issued.

3.) For all 2007 D1 Grand Prix November event participants ONLY, D1 License will be valid and/or extended for ONE year from the date of the event.

4.) From 2008 D1 Grand Prix Events, D1 license will be valid and/or extended for ONE year from the date of the event where a driver remained in Top 30.
- The Driver(s) who lost the D1 License during the year of 2006-2007 must acquire a D1 License by
participating in a D1 “IKATEN” driver search. Otherwise, the driver(s)’ entry to D1 Grand Prix USA
will not be accepted.
- D1 License will be issued ONLY to driver(s) who has a valid driver’s license.
- Driver who had D1 license before and it expired, who must re-new a license from his/her original
issue organization or driver has proof new location lives.

For the D1 Judging Criteria
To participate in the D1 Grand Prix USA event, competitors must first obtain a D1 license at a D1 Driver Search event, or Ikaten. The Ikaten tradition is much the same in today's contemporary version in which D1GP judges evaluate amateur, up-and-coming drivers to give them a chance to qualify for a D1 license and compete in D1 competitions. The driving skills at the competition level in D1 are quite high and only the drivers exhibiting the highest skills, safety and showmanship are permitted to possess a coveted D1GP competitor license.

D1 judges evaluate speed, angle of attack and vehicle control and factors like slowing to the point of hindering the other driver, running into another car or spinning out mean an automatic loss of the run. To advance to the next round, drivers use tactics such as putting pressure on an opponent through a more aggressive drift angle, carrying a higher speed through a corner, and showing good strategy. Judges are thoroughly familiar with the capabilities of each competitor's car and if the driver is not pushing the car to the limit, they will be eliminated from the round. In spite of the high stakes and close competition, D1GP drivers are expected to exercise outstanding showmanship and a professional code of conduct, or ”warrior etiquette", that make D1GP competitions the most exciting and dramatic of all drift competitions in the world.

Points determining a driver's final score are awarded on following elements:
1. Angle
2. Speed
3. Line - closer to race line clipping points is better
4. Throttle position - wide open throttle is better
5. Whether the vehicle accelerates on the straightway

DriftBox Pro:
The D1 Grand Prix judging system has been further enhanced with the recent introduction of the DriftBox Pro in all D1GP competitions, including USA rounds. The DriftBox Pro is a real-time telemetry device that was originally developed for use in the D1 Grand Prix series to assist the judges’ award points during the competition, and has become in effect the fourth "Judge". Every team that competes in D1 is provided with an official DriftBox Pro mounting bracket to allow the DriftBox Pro to be fitted for each run. The judges receive real-time data for each corner based on entry speed, drift angle and cornering force. Cornering force is used to judge how well the car is setup, the higher the cornering force, the more power and skill need to slide the vehicle.

Qualifying Round:
D1 Grand Prix events always start with a qualifying round and they usually take place a day before the main D1 event. Only D1 license holders are allowed to participate in qualifying rounds and the top 10 drivers in series ranking at that time (series ranking of the previous year if it's the first round of a new season) are considered seeded and are exempt from the qualifying round.
The drivers are judged in solo runs during the qualifying round and they are given 2 to 3 judged runs. The highest score out of those 2 or 3 runs is used to determine the final ranking within that qualifier and the top scoring drivers are then advanced in score order to the open spots in the competition (usually 20 vacancies in each competition).

D1 Grand Prix Main Competition Event:
On main event day, the top 20 drivers from the previous qualifying session, plus the 10 seeded drivers, start the competition in one-up judged elimination runs in order to whittle the field down to the best 16 drivers.

After these top 16 drivers are selected, the Tsuiso (Tandem Run)or "Best 16", heads-up eliminations start. The competitors who make it to the Tsuiso, run door-handle-to-door-handle, going against each other two cars at a time (also called tandem runs). Drivers are paired up based on their single run scores (1st vs 16th, 2nd vs 15th, 3rd vs 14th, etc), which makes the elimination round battles closer and more exciting as they progress. As the elimination rounds progress, one driver is eliminated from each run so from Best 16, it goes to Best 8, then Semi-Finals (4 drivers), then Finals (last two drivers) until a winner is declared. The podium will include the winner and runner-up and the highest scoring driver from the two eliminated in the semi-finals takes third place. If the two drivers eliminated in the semi-finals have an equal score, a run-off round is run to determine 3rd place.

2007 D1 Grand Prix USA Vehicle Regulations:

ALL COMPETITORS AND TEAM/MECHANICS MUST READ AND ACT IN ACCORDANCE.

Participating Vehicles:
1.) Only FR, RR, FF and MR drive-trains (two wheel drive cars) are allowed.
- AWD to RWD conversions are permitted.
- FWD to RWD conversions are permitted

2.) Vehicles constructed by an automobile manufacture solely for the purpose of racing are prohibited.
- Homologation cars previously released to be legal for the street use is permitted as an exception
to this rule.

3.) Only the stock body as constructed by an automobile manufacturer is allowed.
Each car must maintain the OEM unibody structure. No tube chassis allowed. Tube frame chassis (including frame extensions) are not allowed in any D1 Competition, only exceptions is written below.

4.) Exception is for any tube chassis cars as it comes from factory as street legal cars, manufactured as street-legal, road cars. (IE Lamborghini Diablo, Lotus Élan…)
- VIN number needs to be visible on the vehicle. VIN # must remain in its original position and has
to be identifiable.
- Excludes non-USA, foreign sourced cars in which case VIN# can be substituted for manufacturer
product ID tag.

5.) Hard top must be installed on open roof vehicles.
- Hardtop must be secured via safety devices or welded to the car, no clip-on temporary / part time
hard top devices are allowed.

6.) Exterior must remain similar to original manufacturer design, and Interior must complete with a dashboard and both front driver and passenger seats. These items may be substituted with non-flammable materials and constructions, but not omitted.

Vehicle modification regulations:
1.) Engine and transmission modifications are free.

2.) Oil and coolant catch tanks with a minimum capacity of one (1) quart each are required and securely fastened in the engine compartment.

3.) The fuel system design is free, fuel lines and fittings must be high pressure type and routed in such a way that do not interfere with moving parts and be securely insulated. No fuel lines may be routed through the driver’s compartment.

4.) Cooling system modifications are free but No cooling system lines or plumbing are allowed to be routed through the driver’s compartment.

5.) The brake system modifications are free but must operate all 4 wheels. Dual master cylinders pedal assemblies and Driver adjustable brake biases are allowed.

6.) Steering components modification is free.

7.) The modification of gauges is free.

8.) Two (2) hood pins, equally spaced across the front of the hood are required for the after market hood, within 24” of the leading edge of the hood.

9.) The exhaust and intake (include all mechanical) sound level must be compliant according to event venue and city regulations. 92 decibels maximum is a rule of thumb, but may be stricter due to local, event-specific regulations. All cars must meet the venue specific noise regulations. (Including a catalytic converter and silencer if required. Please check with each venue/circuit and D1 Grand prix event-specific rules before participating).

10.) All vehicles must be equipped with a complete exhaust system with a muffler leading to outside the dimension of the vehicle, but not protruding more than 5cm and aft of the driver and/or passenger door trailing edge.

11.) All body work must be securely latched and/or fastened and not loose in any manner.

12.) Placement of unauthorized decals in official D1 decal locations (on the front windshield and both driver and passenger side door glass) is prohibited.

13.) Window tint / smoked glass on front driver/passenger side glasses and front/rear windows are prohibited, expect in cars equipped with slightly tinted glass as OEM part only.

14.) Vehicle must be equipped with operational condition of headlights, small lights, brake lights, and emergency hazard lights.

15.) Main frame must be fully intact, must not be cut or sectioned. Tube addition fore and aft of the axles and as addition to the complete and non-modified body as reinforcements is permitted. It is prohibited to modify the firewall in any way in order to pull the engine placement back from its original position for safety purposes. You may slightly bend the firewall to avoid possible contact with firewall and the engine components and/or transmission; however, its safety must be approved by D1 official at the time of vehicle inspection.

16.) Upper suspension mounting points must not be modified at the top of the strut tower and/or upper double wishbone link. The installation position to the mount of the shock situation can be changed up and down.

17.) For modification of inner fender, only in front of the installation of shock mounting point (Strut) are allowed to modify if hitting tires in inner and there is possibility of causing explosion and is dangerous.

18.) All modifications must be done on your own responsibility.

19.) Dripping FLUID LEAKS OF ANY KIND will not pass technical inspections and will be disqualified.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

20.) Requirement of a 6 point or better roll cage, including driver side reinforcement beams, is strictly enforced (steel and chrome-molly grade, Main 6 Point Cage and Side Protection Beams must be constructed of high quality 1.5" OD X .095 DOM tubing). All roll cages must be securely welded to the frame. If bolted it must be securely reinforced with an anchor plate and backing plate sandwiched around the floor pan.

ImageA) The main roll hoop (behind the driver) shall extend the full width of the driver/passenger compartment and shall be as near the roof as possible. It shall incorporate a diagonal lateral brace to prevent lateral distortion of the hoop. Any number additional reinforcing bars are permitted within the structure of the cage. It is required that the horizontal brace behind the driver’s seat continue from the diagonal to the passenger side main hoop upright or that a second diagonal be installed in the main hoop.



ImageB) The front or side hoops shall follow the line of the front pillars to the top of the windshield (as close to the roof as possible) then horizontally to the rear attaching to the main hoop. These two side hoops are to be connected together by a tube over the top of the windshield, or a front hoop following the line of the front pillars and connected by horizontal bars to the main hoop on each side at the top may be used, or a top ‘halo’ hoop following the roof line from the main hoop to the windshield with forward down tubes following the line of the front pillars to the floor.



ImageC) The front side hoops may extend through the dash pad. This includes the forward part of the door panel if it is an extension of the dash panel.

All competition cars with carbon, FRP, fiberglass or any non-metal doors must have the door impact protection “X” or double bars welded to both front (A-pillar cage section) and center pillars (B-pillar cage section). The side reinforcement bars must be installed so that it provides easy vehicle ingress and egress. Furthermore, the bar must provide protection from impact. Side reinforcement beams must be welded onto the front side arches.



D1GP USA Authorized Tires for Competition:

Any attempt to modify tires in any manner is prohibited.
‘Grooving’ or ‘shaving’ of tires is prohibited.
Only tires listed in below will be allowed.
SLICK TIRES (RACING TIRES) are not allowed in any D1GP USA event.
If you are running different tires then any listed below, please contact to the D1GP USA office to make sure the tire is applicable for the event.
CONTACT: D1GP USA: (310) 212-0100


D1GP USA Authorized Tires for Competition
YOKOHAMA FALKEN HANKOOK
Advan Neova ZE-912 Ventus R-S2 Z212
AVS Sport
ZE-512
AVS ES100 RT-615 MAXXIS
FK-452 MA-Z1 Victra

NITTO KUMHO
BRIDGESTONE NT 01 ECSTA MX
Potenza RE-01 NT 555 R II ECSTA Supra
Potenza RE 750 NT 555 R ECSTA SPT
Potenza RE 050 ECSTA ASX
Potenza S-03 DUNLOP ECSTA KH11
Direzza Sport Z1
TOYO Direzza DZ 101 PIRELLI
Proxes R1R SP Sport 9000 P Zero Nero M+S
Proxes 4 P Zero Nero
Proxes RA-1 COOPER P Zero Rosso
Zeon 2 XS P Zero Corsa
GOODYEAR Zeon Z PT FEDERAL TIRE
Eagle Sport Radial G-18
595 Series




Vehicle/Driver Safety Regulations:

1.) Driver’s Side Door
A) Driver’s side window must be functional (must open & close, up and down as originally designed).
B) Acrylic / Plexiglas / Lexan windows are prohibited on both driver and passenger windows if it does
not open and close normally.
C) Passenger’s side window must be closed.
D) Front Windshield MUST remain OEM grade, laminated glass.

2.) Fuel related tanks (fuel cells, collector tanks, NOS bottles) as well as wet type batteries, and oil coolers mounted inside the cockpit space, must be partitioned off completely within its own compartment, and/or sealed with approved containers.

3.) A Master electrical cut-off switch, wired to completely shut off all engine and electrical system function is mandatory and is to be clearly marked with the appropriate markings. Batteries must be securely fastened, positive terminals well insulated. If mounted inside the cockpit, battery must be covered or have leak proof box and strapped shut with approved devices.

4.) Tow Hook
A) Vehicle must be equipped with minimum (1) front and (1) rear tow hooks during competition.
B) Tow hooks and their points of attachment must be secure and provide strength to pull with force of
2500lbs without damage.
C) Tow Hooks must be visible and easily identifiable and ready at all times.
D) Tow Hooks must also comply with the following:
o Constructed of steel.
o Inner diameter of tow hook must be a minimum of 50mm (2 inches).
o Ends of tow hook must be rounded on all corners.
o Must be painted yellow, orange, or red.
E) Stock tow hooks may be utilized; however they must not be covered by any objects such as an
aftermarket body kit and exposed dimensionally and no further than 6 inches from leading and
trailing edges of the car.

5.) Seats
All seats in the car must be meeting the safety requirements as detailed in these regulations. Seats must have head rest higher then the top of the driver’s helmet.

6.) Safety Belts
A) Safety belts / harnesses must be 5 point or above. The minimum acceptable bolts used in the
mounting of all belts and harnesses are SAE Grade 5. Where possible, seat belt, shoulder harness
should be mounted to the roll structure, or frame of the car. Bolting through aluminum floor
panels, etc. is not acceptable. The shoulder harness shall be mounted as closely behind the seat
back as possible, not to exceed twelve-inches (12”). In addition, upper driver and passenger
seatbelt anchor must be secured to the lateral roll cage bar aft of the seats, and no more than 1”
above/below the shoulder pass-through holes in the seats.
B) The width of Driver’s side seat belt / harness must not be less than 3 inches.
The material of all straps shall be nylon, or Dacron polyester, and must be good condition. Steel
buckles and a quick release system must be intact
C) SFI Certification – Harness systems may be certified to SFI spec 16.1, and shall bear the
appropriate label(s). FIA Certification – Harness systems may be homologated by the FIA to
specification 8853/98, and shall bear the appropriate label(s). Regardless of the date of
manufacture, the safety harness shall be replaced if the webbing is cut/frayed, if any of the
buckles are bent/cracked, if the car has been in a severe impact, or at the direction of the
TECHNICAL MANAGER.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

7.) Body Components / Wheels & Tires
A) Any aftermarket hoods, trunks, and rear hatches must be accompanied with hood pins.
B) It is necessary to close all holes that run from the room to outside the vehicle.
C) Aero parts such as GT wings and canards must not exceed overall vehicle width and length. We
reserve the right to remove any components that are considered hazardous or pose a threat to the
safety of persons at the venue.
D) Protruding body components such as GT wings and canards must have rounded edges.
E) Steel or aluminum retaining clips must accompany all rear acrylic / Plexiglass / Lexan windows.
They must be bolted down or riveted to prevent detachment.
F) Wheel spacers must not display any form of physical flaws, and made of high-tensile forged
aluminum.
G) Any vehicles manufactured 10 years or prior to event date are required to have recent hub bearing
service of at least within the last one year prior to technical inspection for the day of event.
H) All exterior components including body, wheels and tires must be securely fastened to the vehicle
by correct fastener and be able to withstand a harsh impact without detaching from the vehicle.

8.) Fire Extinguisher
A) Every vehicle must be equipped with a hand held two (2) lb. minimum capacity fire extinguisher
with valid and current expiration date and certified for automotive, electrical and petroleum fuel
classification capability.
B) The extinguisher must be secured in a vertical position. (riveted fastening is prohibited)
C) Metal straps that provide a single handed release mechanism enforced. (Zip ties are prohibited)
D) The extinguisher must be placed within arms reach of the driver.
E) Common fire extinguisher standards such as capacity must be listed clearly on the label. Dry
powder type extinguishers need to be re-packed every 3 years and display the expiration date.
F) Fire extinguishers with any sort of external damage are prohibited.
G) Fire extinguishing device must be present when fueling. Refueling must be performed with 2
persons. One person shall hold the fire extinguisher at the ready to be able to address any
emergencies.
H) Regardless of whether the vehicle is in or outside of the pit area, mechanics refueling the vehicle
must be outfitted with a fire resistant suit and a helmet. When the violation comes to light, the
team is disqualified by the staff at once.
I) The fire extinguisher ownership of each team is confirmed at the car inspection. Each team must
bring the fire extinguisher of the team ownership to the car inspection.

9.) When the violation of the regulation goes out to the vehicle by the accident under the qualify and elimination tournament time, it is original of the rule application and prohibited running for five minutes until being possible to restore it.

10.) Driving suits are required and must be made of fire resistant material and certified to SFI spec 3/2A-1, or homologated by the FIA, which effectively covers the body, including neck, ankles, and wrists. A proof of certification will be requested by D1. Multi-layer driving suits are recommended.

11.) All competitors must be equipped with a fire resistant mouth and nose covered face mask, race suit, full length socks, shoes, and gloves. Shoes and gloves must be made of leather, or any other approved fire-resistant material and must be free of holes, tears or other openings except those made by the manufacturer of the equipment. It is necessary to wear the fire resistance inner suit of at the time wearing of the separate type racing suit.

12.) All competitors must be equipped with a JIC or SNELL compliant helmet during competition. Half helmet must wear with head restraints. Jet or Open helmets (Cap type) are prohibited. SA approved helmets with 2000 Snell Foundation (SA2000 to year 2010) or later approved sticker inside. Head and neck restraints are optional but must be Snell Foundation (SA) approved. Face shields are mandatory.

13.) The racing suit and the helmet are inspected at the same time with car technical inspection.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

D1 Grand Prix USA Sporting Regulations

1.) Regulations specific to qualifying and first round single runs.
A) When abnormality on the rolling stock (the vehicle) was found before the grid positioning, the
Team is allowed to change the run order/group to the following group (later position), if the driver
reports it to the official grid control staff, or D1 Grand Prix track official and it is admitted.
B) When the vehicle has entered the course, and on the way to the grid, the driver or the vehicle
heads back into the paddock area or outside of the course, it is considered abandonment and will
be ground for disqualification/forfeit.
C) When abnormality was confirmed to a rolling stock (the vehicle) after entering the course, the
driver must report the situation to a starter promptly. In such case, after an official inspects the
vehicle, and the track official recognizes it to be incapable to compete, the vehicle will become
disqualified.
D) Mechanics and crews are not allowed enter the “hot” course area unless authorized by an Official.
E) You must not perform tire exchange / refueling on the course. However, some maintenance in
manners that does not disturb competition progress by a driver is possible. (Simple suspension
setup, shock valve rate changes or electrical fuse replacement, etc)
F) When there is a competition vehicle on the course, delivery of items such as tools and parts to the
course area is not possible from the outside areas of the course.
G) Starter has a right to disqualify the driver when he/she can not start immediately upon starter’s
instruction.

2.) Regulations specific to best 16 tandem (tsuiso) rounds.
A) A Team Crew with proper credentials is allowed to enter the starting grid areas as per regulation
exception during designated time. This is venue specific and will be disclosed before the start of
the event.
B) A Track Official has the ultimate authority to remove some or all of the Team from the start area if
deemed necessary for any reason.
C) The maximum number of the mechanics/staff per team, who can engage in work, is four people at
each round. Shared mechanic /staff resource is permitted, however time extensions will not be
allowed for any service work.
D) Tire changes and refueling is permitted on the start area of the course, but off the grid and in
designated areas only.
E) Regardless of whether the vehicle is in or outside of the pit area, mechanics refueling the vehicle
must be outfitted with a fire resistant suit and a helmet.
F) Fire extinguishing device must be present when fueling. Refueling must be performed with 2
persons. One person shall hold the fire extinguisher ready in case of any emergencies.
G) Total restoration/repair of a vehicle or adjustments to the vehicle, as well as parts exchange, the
time allocated between each paired match is exactly 5 minutes, including “sudden death” match.
H) Time for this 5 minutes repair time between runs, within the round, starts as soon as one car
reaches the grid and official deems the vehicle and driver at the start to be ready. When vehicle
was not able to arrive at a start spot within five minutes, you are disqualified at that point.

3.) A Common matter
Before the signal is given by the starter to proceed with the competition run,
The “Start Line” shall not be crossed for any reason when on the grid and preparing to start. Disqualification will result from such infraction.

4.) Flags
The following signals are used to signal to the Drivers of various conditions and direct Drivers to obey various specific conditions.
- GREEN
The course is clear and the session is under way. When displayed by the starter, signals the beginning or resumption of a session.
- YELLOW
Caution, there has been an incident in the area covered by the flag. The track may be partly or wholly blocked. Reduce speed, be prepared to change direction or stop, proceed past incident in single file.
- RED
The session has been stopped. Use caution and stop immediately. Be prepared to proceed to pit lane if so directed.
- BLACK
Summons competitors to officials in pit lane for consultation and/or penalty. The competitor is to comply on the next approach to pit entry. Be prepared to stop on the circuit only if so directed.

5.) Radios
Teams are not permitted to transmit on any official D1 frequency or channel.
Teams are encouraged to equip their competition cars, staff, and team personnel with two-way radios to facilitate information exchange between the team, driver, spotter, and crew. No team’s radio frequency may interfere with race control, or other racetrack, emergency, or other networks. Teams are not permitted to transmit on any official D1 frequency or channel.

Change to Rules and Regulations

D1 Grand Prix reserves the right to change any rules, regulations, and/or specifications with written bulletin notice. This bulletin will be sent out via e-mail to the current competitors as well as being posted at D1 Grand Prix Drifting - HOME (http://www.d1gp.com). The D1 Grand Prix Technical Authorization has the authority to make adjustments to safety specifications at any time if deemed necessary.

Mandatory Official Series Sticker/Decal Placement:


All qualified drivers must receive the official decals and car numbers at the official D1 registration booth on the Qualifying day and place them as instructed.
Official Controlled Decal and Positions
- Front Windshield
- Both left and right Fenders
- Front Windshield
- Official decals would be placed only for final event competition vehicles.
- Do not modify official decals. All official decals must place on specified places.
- Vehicles in the Top Singles Round after Qualifying and missing required decals as mentioned
above will be disqualified.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

If you want to check the actual site out, D1 Grand Prix Drifting - HOME (http://www.d1gp.com)

[B18C5-EG]

If it's not till may i'll drive. jon you driving. ill have my engine done by then (hopefully :)) and my whole plan of attack is pretty much the same :)

[2Valve]

wow, fuck all that I drive a street car.......

[Funk]

i have a lot of work to do

[jonBODON]

i have a lot of work to do
you need a hand, i got 2.
tho one will prob be on a bk stacker and a large coke but lemme know.

[Ronald Mcdonald]

I'm down to help anyone out that wants to get their car prepared for the event, so just let me know!

[jonBODON]

yup this isnt local practice event. And you damn better be ready for 3-4th gear entry speeds
+1

[B18C5-EG]

those rules are not that bad. i need a cage, jon you wanna make a cage tougether? looks like i need to get rid of the zipties :(

[Ronald Mcdonald]

Jon, when are we making that exhaust for my car?

[RoadRacer]

i have a lot of work to do

Funk we need to talk. :thumbup: :D

[RyanS13]

^ +1 for patrick! and funk!

[RB240Mike]

wow, fuck all that I drive a street car.......

Lol +1 I was like wowwww I'd rather save my money and make the car more fun than do all that BS.

[Shadytrixta1]

Jon ill be going to spectate or if you still need a crew man im game...plus I need your welding skillz! and if you need any help on your car LMK!

[marksaccord95]

ill be at JP vs USA D1 at irwindale in 2 weeks

holler

[kpbjls1]

yup this isnt local practice event. And you damn better be ready for 3-4th gear entry speeds

I heard that D1 requested 180km/h entry speed, which is about 110mph, which is awesome.
Everyone needs to go to Moroso this Saturday night.

[marksaccord95]

I heard that D1 requested 180km/h entry speed, which is about 110mph, which is awesome.
Everyone needs to go to Moroso this Saturday night.


the entry at D1 vegas was about that. they were coming right by the wall where i tried to stand to take pics, panning a car coming that close to you, that fast at 20mm is pretty damn hard.

http://www.floridaracing.org/drifting/d1gpvegas07/images/1%20(125).jpg