Sports Racer Challenge Series Rules

The technical rules for the Sports Racer Challenge will be the same rules that govern your Class with the Club we are racing with, ie VARA, CSRG, SVRA, SCCA, etc. The classification rules will be as follows:

HS2 – Sports 2000 1978-1983
S2 – Sports 2000 1984-1999
WSR – carbureted
WSR1 – fuel injected
OPEN – DSR, CSR, ACRL, CanAm, S2 or WSR modified beyond original spec

The SRC Series will feature the following car Classes: HS2, S2, WSR, WSR1, and OPEN. Most vintage sports racers on slicks are eligible to participate (sorry, no Spec Racer Fords SRF or cars manufactured in the year 2000 or later). Cars that do not fit within the S2 or WSR categories will be classified in the OPEN class, which includes CSR, DSR, ACRL, RSR, Can-Am, and any S2/WSR cars that are modified beyond the original spec rules. “Beyond original spec” means cars with larger pistons, cylinder head valves, camshafts, carburetors, or lighter total weight than allowed in that Class’s original specification rulebook.

The SRC Series will not conduct scrutineering but will abide by the host race organization’s technical inspections and decisions. Participants are expected to self-govern and ensure compliance with Class regulations. If a car is found non-compliant by a majority of its Class or if the driver admits to non-compliance, they may compete as Not Classified (NC) without earning points or enter the OPEN Class to be eligible for points.

Driver Conduct

The SRC is a no-contact vintage racing series. The organization upholds the long-standing tradition of respectful, competitive vintage racing that allows for close racing while prioritizing safety.

SRC will adhere to the host race organization’s conduct rulings and retains the authority to impose additional penalties, including race or series bans, at its discretion. The ultimate goal of the SRC series is to bring these historic racing machines to the track in a safe and spirited competition where drivers can enjoy racing among like-minded enthusiasts.

A recommended tire for the Sports 2000s are the Hoosier 20.5×7-13 and 22.0×8-13 in the R60A compound (43164, 43285). Recommended tire for the WSRs are the Hoosier 20.5×7-13 and the Hoosier 22.0×9-13, also in the R60A compound (43164, 43290). We have found them to be reliable for two to three race weekends. Also the Avon medium compound bias-ply slick in the same sizes should they become available again.