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What is the Vehicle Performance Index?

All competing vehicles are assigned a Vehicle Performance Index (VPI) by ChampCar. The VPI is a point value based on both the general market value of the car and its performance potential. Some cars have a low market value but very high performance. Others may be more valuable but are considered low performance.

ChampCar maintains a database of both market value and performance information to develop the VPI. To compete, all vehicles must either:

• Maintain a VPI of 500 points or less as described in the BCCR, or
• Maintain a VPI between 500 and 1,000 points with the understanding that these vehicles will receive penalty laps.

Per the BCCR:

• 4.2.1.1. All models must be standard factory offerings. Special, custom, or limited editions are not included unless identified as such in the VPI.
• 4.2.1.2. Factory supercharged or turbocharged vehicles must add 100 points to the listed value unless already identified as such in the VPI.

Example: If you look up an Audi A4 Quattro, the VPI shows 500 points for a 3.0 V6 model. If the car is a 1.8T or 2.0T model, the intended base value is 600 points.