CATCH TANKS: A securely fastened radiator catch tank with a minimum capacity of 1 qt. each is required. An additional catch tank should be fitted on engine oil breathers where practical. Cars showing indications of oil loss through their breather system will be required to fit a catch tank.
No oil, fuel, water or fluid leaks of any kind will be tolerated.

COOLANT: Use of water rather than coolant is required. Glycol based coolant is not allowed.

THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS: Each carburetor must have it's own throttle return spring in addition to the overall system linkage spring. Springs on/in body of carburator do not count as external return springs. Fuel injection systems must have a backup return spring in addition to the overall system spring. Primary springs can not share the same mounting point with back-up springs.

SEAT BELTS: All cars must be equipped with a racing type seat belt of nylon web, at least 2" in width, with a metal to metal buckle. Belts must be securely mounted to the frame.

SHOULDER HARNESS: If shoulder harness are used, they must not be Y type belts. It is recommended that each shoulder harness have an individual mounting point for each shoulder harness. If a Head and Neck protection system is used, 2" shoulder belts are allowed. Replacement of belts is required at manufactures expiration date or every 5 years from date of manufacture which ever occurs sooner.

ROLL BARS: Roll bars are very strongly recommended.

MIRRORS: At least 1 rear view mirror with a minimum area of 8 sq. inches is required.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: All cars must be equipped with a 2 lb., 10 BC (or Halon equivalent) fire extinguisher. (Securely mounted in the cockpit.) An onboard halon type fire system is strongly recommended.

ELECTRICAL CUT-OFF SWITCH: It is recommended that each car have a master electrical cut-off switch fitted outside the car and be clearly marked.

FUEL CELLS are strongly recommended.

A FIREWALL must be provided between the cockpit, engine and fuel tank. Selected Formula cars excepted.

UNDERTRAYS must have drain holes.

SUSPENSION PARTS: It is strongly recommended that suspension parts and steering components be magnafluxed for cracks bi-annually.
No part of suspension or steering shall have excessive play.

TOW HOOK: It is recommended that all cars have an eyebolt or equivalent to attach a tow cable

.BRAKE SYSTEM: Brakes, brake lines, fluid, and pedals must be in good operating condition. Dual master cylinders are recommended.

All cars must be fitted with at least one brake light in working order. (Grand Prix cars excepted.)

ALL FUEL FILLER CAPS must be securely fastened so as not to open on impact. Monza type (quick release) caps must be wired shut.

DRAIN PLUGS: All drain plugs must be safety wired. In certain cases, where it is virtually impossible to wire the sump plug, the tech inspector may approve a paint stripe.

HOODS and DECK LIDS: Hoods and deck lids must be adequately fastened

BATTERIES must be securely fastened down. The positive terminal must be insulated to prevent grounding. Batteries located in the cockpit must be covered or have leak proof caps.

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