ChampCar Rules & Resources
The Basics: Core ChampCar rules covering essential safety and race car evaluation.
Standard Entry Paperwork: For stock cars — original engine, transmission, and differential.
Swapped Entry Paperwork: For cars with drivetrain swaps (e.g., Chevy V8 in a Miata).
Miscellaneous Paperwork: For protests or other forms.
Basic Build Guide: Preview a simple basic build guide - Build Guide
You’ll need a car on the VPI list, a roll cage, window net, racing seat, certified harness, onboard fire-suppression, a master power switch, and the steering wheel lock removed.
ChampCar uses a points-based system to control costs. Each car has a base point value, and performance upgrades add points. Your total can’t exceed 500 points.
ChampCar endurance races run from 7 to 24 hours. Most require at least two drivers plus a few crew members.
If your car is over 500 points, you can still race but will start with a lap penalty.
Submit all tech questions via the Tech Help Desk. Email submissions are no longer accepted. The system is overseen by the TAC and the Board of Directors.
The BCCR (Base Club & Competition Rules) is managed by the ChampCar Board of Directors.
Board of Directors & Rules InfoRules and Forms
The Basics — The BCCR
- 2025 BCCR v1.0.1 (Effective 1/1/2025)
- 2025 BCCR v1.0.1 Change Log
- Number & Sponsor Panel Install Instructions
- Flagtronics Quick Install
- Flagtronics FT200 Manual
- Order Flagtronics System
Standard Race Car Entry Worksheets — 2025
Swapped Race Car Entry Paperwork — 2025
2026 BCCR v1.1 (Updated 9/23/2025)
VPI Lookup
Vehicle Performance Index
VPI Raw Data File
For research only. Use the online calculators for official values.
Miscellaneous Paperwork
Questions
Have questions? Please read the BCCR first — most answers are in the rulebook.
Submit a Tech Desk Ticket: https://champcar.org/tech
Get help from racers like you on the community forum.
Petition the Board of Directors
ChampCar members may submit petitions to request rule changes or updates. Describe your proposal clearly and include a short rationale.
All petitions are reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors.
ChampCar BCCR Petition Form