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BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
3.5 - WINDOW NETS / ARM-RESTRAINTS
3.5. WINDOW NETS / ARM-RESTRAINTS 3.5.1. All competition cars must have an SFI-approved window net mounted to the cage of the car only. All window nets must be installed so that the front edge intersects the plane created by the steering wheel. (Figure F) When securely belted in place, the driver’s arm should not extend beyond the wrist out of any portion of the window. Cars with nets that have extensive openings, as defined solely by ChampCar officials, will NOT be allowed on track. Figure F 3.5.1.1. All window nets shall meet SFI or FIA specifications. The certification indicated by an SFI label or FIA label must be present, including a clear “Date of Manufacture” label or, in the case of FIA labels, “Date of Expiration.” SFI nets list a year of manufacture, and ChampCar will accept them until December 31st of the fourth year from the year of manufacture. FIA nets expire on December 31...
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Aerodynamics & Bodywork
Q: By rule we are allowed to run a lexan rear window. Can we re-locate that rear window to our fast back for no material points? Currently we are claiming material points for the fastback. A.You can use a lexan window in your fast back that is the same size and shape as the normal rear window. It can only be used as a window, it cannot be repurposed. Verified by TECH 2024
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Interior & Safety
Q.Due to a recent statement made by one of the tech staff on the Champcar forum regarding window net mount locations, I would like to clarify what is and is not legal. We have run our window net mounted at the top, and then latched to the rollcage at the bottom for 3 seasons and passed tech with no problems each season. The below is the BCCR section regarding window nets. "3.5.1. All competition cars must have an SFI-approved...
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
9.3 - SIDE & REAR WINDOWS
9.3. SIDE & REAR WINDOWS 9.3.1. No covering of any type is allowed in place of the passenger’s side window. 9.3.2. ONLY clear, transparent polycarbonate is allowed in place of any rear side or hatch window opening without additional value-add, provided: 9.3.2.1. A factory-installed (OE) window was standard equipment for the year, make and model of car presented to Tech. 9.3.2.2. The window opening is located behind the driver’s seat or B-pillar (whichever is appropriate). 9.3.2.3. All material must maintain a nominal thickness of at least 1/8”. 9.3.2.4. All windows must be attached by screw, rivet, or bolt on a maximum 10” centerline around the perimeter of the window covering. 9.3.2.5. The window covering must be the same size as the OE window. 9.3.3. All polycarbonate rear windows or hatches are required to have at least two (2) 1” x 1/8” aluminum safety straps installed on the OUTSIDE...
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Aerodynamics & Bodywork
Q.Can I remove the lexan rear window and attach it to the trunk to act as an aero device for 0 points as repurposed material? A.NO!Moving the Lexan is not re-purposing. The car came with glass and it was optionally replaced with Lexan so the Lexan cannot be used in a re-purposing fashion. Verified by TECH 2024
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Interior & Safety
Q. Can safety film be installed on the inside surface of the rear glass? That would allow longer life without scratching it up and loosing visibility over time.A.Per the BCCR, it does not say inside or out, so either is acceptable. The film must be verifiable during Tech inspection. Verified by TECH 7-16-24
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
7.4 - PIT IN: UNSAFE DRIVER CONDITION
7.4. PIT IN: UNSAFE DRIVER CONDITION 7.4.1. Drivers arriving at pit in, having been on track, found with their window net down or seat belt unbuckled, will be issued a 10-minute penalty at pit in.
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
8.2 - PIT STOPS AND FUELING OF VEHICLES
8.2. PIT STOPS AND FUELING OF VEHICLES 8.2.1. NO FUEL JUGS OR CREW MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED ON OR OVER THE WALL UNTIL THE CAR HAS COME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP. 8.2.2. The fueling process starts when the gas cap is removed or whenever any fuel jugs are over the pit wall and ends when the gas cap is replaced and all fuel cans, catch cans, and drip pans are back over the pit wall. During this time, NO OTHER WORK IS ALLOWED ON THE CAR. 8.2.2.1. Fire bottle operator must be in place before gas cap is removed. 8.2.3. During fueling, any team member over the wall must wear a driver’s suit possessing a valid FIA and/or SFI certification. If using a single-layer SFI 3.2/A1 or 3.2/A3 suit, the team member must wear fire-retardant SFI- or FIA-certified undergarments. HOWEVER, any suit determined by ChampCar to be worn, frayed, torn, or have holes, grease/oil stains, or other conditions that reduce o...
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
9.6 - SUNROOFS, T-TOPS, CONVERTIBLES
9.6. SUNROOFS, T-TOPS, CONVERTIBLES 9.6.1. All cars with sunroof and/or T-top openings must be covered by either a firmly attached removable hardtop, the original sunroof panel, or a fabricated metal or fiberglass panel secured and fixed in place. Alternatively, they can be run as convertibles with the drivers wearing the required arm restraints or with a roof net installed on the vehicle.
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
3.2 - ROLL CAGE DESIGN
3.2. ROLL CAGE DESIGN Figure A 3.2.1. The main hoop (behind the driver, labeled “1” in Figure A) must be the full width of the cockpit for all cars. It must be one continuous length of tubing with smooth bends and no evidence of crimping or tube wall failure. 3.2.1.1. A 3/16” inspection hole must be drilled in the main hoop so that a tech inspector can measure its wall thickness without obstruction. 3.2.1.2. On all closed cars, the main hoop must be as close as possible to the roof (in height) and “B” pillars (in width) 3.2.2. The halo hoop (labeled “9” in Figure A) may be constructed of either a U-shaped bar appropriately attached to the main hoop and two front vertical legs (labeled “2” in Figure A) OR front vertical bars bent rearwards at the roof line, connecting to the rear main hoop and cross-braced horizontally along the upper windscreen line. 3.2.3. To prevent cockpit intrusion,...
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
5.2 - TECHNICAL INSPECTION
5.2. TECHNICAL INSPECTION 5.2.1. ChampCar Digital Tech inspection forms should be completed using the ChampCar website prior to entering the tech line. 5.2.2. Technical Inspections shall be done annually, and upon approval, a car will be issued a ChampCar Annual Inspection decal for that calendar year. 5.2.2.1. Cars with a valid ChampCar Annual Inspection decal need NOT return for inspection UNLESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HAVE OCCURRED: 5.2.2.1.1. The inspection decal has expired. 5.2.2.1.2. The vehicle has undergone ANY major component exchange, swap, or replacement as a byproduct of an upgrade, repair, and/or modification. 5.2.2.1.3. The vehicle has realized the upgrade, exchange, replacement and/or modification of any safety item, including but not limited to kill switch, seat belts or harness, seat and/or installation, roll-cage or attachment mounts, fire extinguisher system, window or...
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
6.1 - ENTRY APPLICATIONS & PAYMENT DEADLINES
6.1. ENTRY APPLICATIONS & PAYMENT DEADLINES 6.1.2. ChampCar will refund any fees paid upon written request prior to the close of the event payment deadline (60 days). 6.1.3. Inside of 60 days, any paid fees less the $250 deposit, will be transferred to another event. 6.1.4. Inside of 14 days, fees are no longer transferable to any other event (exception for loss of car at another ChampCar event inside of this window). 6.1.5. If you no-show for an event, all fees are lost. Don’t even ask. 6.1.6. Early pay discount: The ChampCar auto-pay website will reduce the event fee by $200 for any full entry payment made 60 days prior to the event.
BCCR Rulebook
2026 BCCR
9.1 - GLASS – GENERAL
9.1. GLASS – GENERAL 9.1.1. Rear and Side glass may remain in the car provided it is covered by a clear safety window film (not tape, not tint). Example: 3M Scotchshield
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Fire Systems presented by Lifeline Fire USA
Posted to Forum.ChampCar.Org 1/15/2020 Great thread. I love that people are engaged and reading - which makes this a great opportunity to educate and discuss some of the misconceptions or possibly outdated information. As adoption of fire systems is spreading quickly across road racing and the racing community in general, the information really isn't out there, and technology is changing - certainly, at the higher levels the...
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