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2019-11-28 - Front Air Dam

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2019-11-28 - BMW Bumper Covers

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2019-11-28 - Radiator Ducting

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2019-11-28 - Definition of a splitter

Splitter - 10 points Tech interpretation and enforcement is any non-oem horizontal aero component fo...

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2020-01-10 - Rear wing width

Q 1.As I am about to order a new rear wing I wanted to confirm how wide I am able to go. Rules state...

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2020-01-15 - Non OE Hardtop

Q. We damaged our hardtop at Laguna Seca and we are thinking about replacing it rather than racing w...

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2020-01-20 - Added Splitter Materials - Canards

Q.Hello, the interpretation says that the splitter is a horizontal aero component. Does this mean th...

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2020-02-27 - Miata hardtop

Q.Car: 1999 Mazda MX-5 MiataTreasure Coast Miata & Jeeps offers a lightweight Miata hardtop.

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2020-02-27 - Wing Placement

Q.Can I get a ruling on what is considered "Front" for a wing location? Ideally, I would like to put...

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2020-02-27 - Headlight Protection

Q.The BCCR addresses protection of taillight and brake lights as:9.9.6. All glass and/or plastic tai...

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2020-03-20 - Aftermarket Front Bumper Cover

Q.Can I install an aftermarket bumper cover on my car?Example:  Aftermarket non-M style e46 cover

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2020-03-20 - Rolled Fender Trim

Q.After rolling my fenders to comply with the 10 to 2 rule, can I add some edge trim to cover any sh...

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2020-03-20 - Aero pan

Q.What are the width limits of an aero pan? Is it the extreme widths of the car like a wing? Is it t...

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2020-03-25 - Rear glass/Lexan/Polycarbonate

Q.Need clarification on the rear window ru

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2020-04-08 - Fastback Roof

Q.If I change out my hardtop for a fastback style hardtop, will this still be zero points? please se...

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2020-07-27 - Official Miata Width

Q.Based in the rear wing width rule I am trying to get an official answer on the width of the OEM NA...

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2020-10-19 - Engine splash shield replacement

Q.Can I replace the factory engine splash shield (lost) with like-material and dimensions? Basically...

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2020-10-19 - Air Dam Angle

Q.The rules do not currently specify a a tolerance on how "vertical" the air dam must be. Other seri...

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2020-11-12 - Side Skirts

Q.Sideskirts are listed at 10 points. That's total for both sides correct? A.10 points for both side...

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2021-01-01 - Rear Wing Height/drop back measurement clarifications

Q.Rule as stated:Maximum wing height 12” above roof. Maximum wing drop-back 12” behind car. Would sa...

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2021-01-03 - Repurposing Lexan

Q.Can I remove the lexan rear window and attach it to the trunk to act as an aero device for 0 point...

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2021-01-03 - Lexan Fastback Window

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2021-01-04 - Splitter Ramps

Q.Would splitter ramps be considered part of the splitter (10pts)? Or would these be additional aero...

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2021-11-22 - Wing Components - Additional Points

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2022-01-22 - Bed cover

QIs a bed cover for our s-10 considered an aero item, and charged 10 points under aero device? A.Joh...

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2022-12-29 - Air Dam Using Repurposed Material

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