Historic Special Stage Rally Cars

Your proposed vehicle must comply with section C(b of the Blue book. This section is shown under General rules on this web site.

To compete on special stage rallies you will need a strong car with good ground clearance. Listed below are the relevant blue book requirements to take part. I have also listed the items you will need to produce at Scrutineering. These are also listed and explained more under the heading of Technical.
1.
A Historic Stage Rally Vehicle Identity Form
2.
A MSA Competition car Log Book.
3.
A V5C Registration document.
4.
A current M O T certificate.
5.
Any documented evidence to support modifications carried out on the vehicle.

Technical Regulations
In addition to complying with Section C(b) all cars
competiing in Stage Rallies must comply with the
appropriate parts of the following:
Special Stage Rallies
Cars Eligible
262. Eligible vehicles must comply with all Statutory
Regulations as to Construction and Use, especially
regarding brakes, lighting, tyres, warning devices, rear
view mirrors, silencers, speedometers, wings and
windscreens.
263. They must be currently registered and taxed as a
private car, unless the SRs relax the requirement for tax
296
Rallying (H)
if the event takes place wholly on private property. At
such events however the vehicle must bear the
registration mark of the registration documents, which
must be produced at scrutineering. A valid MoT
certificate must also be produced at scrutineering is
applicable, whether or not any part of the event takes
place on the public highway.
264. Where vehicles are fitted with a different engine, it
must not have a capacity increase of more than 50%
over the original, unless the conversion has been
inspected and approved in writing by a National A or
International Scrutineer.
265. Modifications are free within MSA Vehicle
Regulations and as defined in 262 to 282 for those
vehicles that have been homologated in:
• Groups A or N of FIA Appendix J, or
• Groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the 1981 FIA Appendix J, or
• Non-Homologated Series Production Cars
• Vehicles must be in the configuration as supplied
by the manufacturer, with the engine (either
production car engine or specialist Competition
engine) in the original location and with the original
form of induction (normally aspirated or forced
induction)
• The original means of forced induction is limited to
the original fuel type.
• The vehicle must also have the original number of
driving wheels (two wheel drive or four wheel drive).
266. Other eligible vehicles include those not
complying with 265 that are fitted with a production car
engine which are:
• Normally aspirated cars not exceeding 3000cc with
no more than two valves per cylinder, or
• Normally aspirated cars not exceeding 2500cc with
more than two valves per cylinder.
267. Other cars not complying with 265 or 266 may be
eligible at MSA discretion. Approval guidelines for
these cars are available from the MSA, but eligibility
will only be granted for cars which retain the original
manufacturer’s body construction and which have
not been substantially altered. They must also be
fitted with a recognised production car engine or
specialist Competition engine (as defined in The
Terminology).
268. All cars must be presented for Scrutineering
with a valid MSA Competition Car Log Book [C(b)-3].
Body
269. Vehicles must have a bulkhead between any fuel
tank and filler and the Driver/Passenger compartment
sufficient to prevent the passage of flame or liquid.
Where a fuel tank constitutes part of a bulkhead
between the Passenger and luggage compartment, an
additional bulkhead must be fitted. Additional fuel tank
protection may be required.
Engine
270.
(a) Engines must comply with C(b)-10.
(b) Forced induction engines must be fitted with a
restrictor at a maximum of 50mm from the extremes of
the compressor blades. The restrictor orifice
dimensions must be as specified in FIA Appendix J.
Where there are two forms of forced induction fitted,
the restrictor must not exceed the appropriate FIA
Appendix J dimensions. Provision must be made for
fitting seals to the units. A fee of £3.00 is payable for
sealing turbo-chargers.
Wheels and Tyres
271.
(a) Vehicles must not be fitted with spiked or studded
tyres or any non-skid attachments, other than chains if
Permitted in the SRs.
(b) They must have all spare wheels securely fastened
in position
(c) Must have complete wheels free providing they can
be housed within the original bodywork (including wing
extensions) and they do not exceed the widths in the
following capacity divisions:
up to 1000cc 7.0in up to 3000cc 10.0in
up to 1300cc 7.5in up to 4000cc 11.0in
up to 1600cc 8.0in up to 5000cc 12.0in
up to 2000cc 9.0in over 5000cc 13.0in
272. Homologated FIA Appendix J rim diameters may
be increased by up to a maximum of 2in.
273. Wheel widths relate to the capacity of the vehicle,
inclusive of the forced induction coefficient, not the
Class divisions of the event. The complete wheel
(flange + rim + tyre) must be measured with the tyre at
normal running pressure. The measurement of the
width must be taken at the widest point of the complete
wheel, above hub level.
274. Vehicles must have tyres complying with
Section C(e). The use of any device for maintaining the
performance of the tyre with an internal pressure equal
to or less than atmospheric pressure is forbidden. The
interior of the tyre (the space between the rim and the
internal part of the tyre) must be filled only with air or
nitrogen. This does not preclude the use of inner tubes.
The use of tyre heating devices is prohibited.
Fuel Systems
275. If the filler cap is of the quick release type, or
where the vehicle has been fitted with a non-standard
filler, the vehicle should have a recessed fuel filler cap.
Electrical
276. Vehicles should not have any lights, additional to
the headlight system and sidelights, that might be
considered as auxiliary lights. They should not use any
auxiliary lights in road sections except in poor visibility
conditions as Permitted by law. All lights should be
fitted in accordance with motor vehicle lighting
regulations.
Safety
277. Vehicles must have safety roll-over bars
complying with C(c)-31-36, C(c)-Appendix 2, Drawing 3
(steel frames are mandatory), and longitudinal door bars
complying with C(c)-20 (side sections of
C(c)-Appendix 2, Drawing 9). Be quipped with an internal
switch that is capable of isolating all electrical circuits
and completely stopping the engine. The operating
switch must be positioned so that it can be operated by
both the driver and the co-driver when normally seated
with seat belts fastened. Must also be equipped with an
external circuit breaker complying with C(c)-75-76.
278. Currently FIA Homologated seat belts complying
with C(c)-45.4 point, fire extinguishers complying with
C(c)-103-104 and head restraints complying with
C(c)-Table 56(d).
279. Substantial underbody protection covering any
area of fuel tank exposed to running damage should be
fitted, along with high-intensity horns that can be
operated by either the Driver or the Co-Driver. Air-horns
are strongly recommended. All competing cars must
carry an emergency Red Warning Triangle.
Miscellaneous
280. Windscreens must be of a laminated type only.
Where advertising is allowed on windscreens, it must
not obscure the Driver’s vision nor reduce the minimum
unobstructed vertical height to less than 25cm.
Silencing levels must comply with C(b)-23.
281. The fitting of mud flaps behind all four wheels
extending to a minimum of 3.8cm each side of the tyre
tread and a maximum of 7.6cm above the ground is
recommended. Towing eyes of adequate strength and
size must be fitted front and rear within the confines of
the body. They must be painted a distinctive colour.
Any sun roof must comply with G 129.
282. If a camera is carried, its fitting must be specifically
approved by a Scrutineer. Fuel lines may be installed
within the Driver/Passenger compartment on safety
grounds (in non-FIA calendar events only) [C(b)-19].
Pump fuel must be used as defined in The Terminology.
Historic Special Stage Rallies
Cars Eligible
Historic Category 1 Rally Cars:
283. Must have been first registered before 1 January
1968 and comply with 271, 269, 270, 264, 276, and the
Regulations below.
Historic Category 2 Rally Cars:
284. Must have been first registered between 1 January
1968 and 31 December 1974 and comply with 262-282
and the Regulations below.
Historic Category 3 Rally Cars:
285. Includes cars registered and homologated in
Groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 between 1 January 1975 and 31
December 1981.
286. Four wheel drive and forced induction cars are
prohibited.
287. In general Historic Special Stage Rally vehicles
must comply with their homologation forms and all of
262-282 with the following exceptions: 265, 266, 267,
270(b), 264, 271(c), 274.
288. 277 is replaced with 299. Cars must comply with
all of 305-307.
the relevant FIA Homologation forms must be attached
must be obtained from the MSA.
290. Cars in any of the three categories registered after
the appropriate date may be Permitted, providing that
documentary evidence is submitted to the MSA with
the identity form to show that the specific car (not
model) was manufactured within the specified period.
This evidence will include any technical documentation
supplied by the manufacturer, documents relative
to the vehicle, information available concerning
chassis and engine numbers and any other details from
reliable and authenticated sources as may be available.
On receipt of satisfactory evidence the MSA will issue
an Historic Vehicle identity form which must be
presented at scrutineering with the registration
document.
Permitted Modifications
291. Only period modifications used in rallying on
the particular make and model of car are Permitted
for Historic Category 1 and 2 Rally Cars. They
should be detailed on the Historic Vehicle Identity
Form and duly ratified by the MSA. Modifications
are only allowed if they were available before 1
January 1968 in the case of Historic Category 1
Rally Cars, and before 1 January 1975 in the case
of Historic Category 2 Rally Cars. In addition
Historic Category 2 and 3 Rally Cars must comply
fully with 265 or 266.
292. In all cases the onus of proving a modification as
being period rests with the Competitor who must
submit the required documentary evidence.
293. Exceptionally, the MSA may grant a dispensation
to use non-original parts, parts from a different model,
or parts from a later period, provided that the use of
these parts does nor confer an advantage in either
performance or reliability. The MSA will give
consideration to written requests from Competitors who
are unable to source vital components. Competitors will
be notified by means of a bulletin in Motorsports Now!
of any part subject to dispensation and a full list of
dispensations will be published annually.
294. Roof vents are only permitted subject to 291.
Recommended Classes
295.
Historic Category 1 Rally Cars
Class A1 Pre-1.1.60 up to 1200cc
Class A2 Pre-1.1.60 over 1200cc up to
1500cc
Class A3 Pre-1.1.60 over 1500cc
Class B1 From 1.1.60 to 31.12.67 up to 1000cc
Class B2 From 1.1.60 to 31.12.67 over 1000cc up to
1300cc
Class B3 From 1.1.60 to 31.12.67 over 1300cc up to
1600cc
Class B4 31.12.67 over 1600cc up to
2000cc
Class B5 From 1.1.60 to 31.12.67 over 2000cc up to
2500cc
Class B6 From 1.1.60 to 31.12.67 over 2500cc
296. Cylinder bores may be 60 thousandths of an inch
oversize without affecting Class eligibility.
Historic Category 2 Rally Cars
Class C1 From 1.1.68 to 31.12.74 up to 1300cc
Class C2 From 1.1.68 to 31.12.74 over 1300cc to
1600cc
Class C3 From 1.1.68 to 31.12.74 over 1600cc to
2000cc
Class C4 From 1.1.68 to 31.12.74 over 2000cc
Class C5 From 1.1.68 to 31.12.74 All cars having
engines with both more than one camshaft and
more than two valves percylinder. All cars
with a Rotary
Engine.
297. Cylinder bores may be 60 thousandth of an inch
oversize without affecting class eligibility.
Historic Category 3 Rally Cars
Class D1 From 1.1.75 to 31.12.81 up to 1300cc
Class D2 From 1.1.75 to 31.12.81 over 1300cc to
1600cc
Class D3 From 1.1.75 to 31.12.81 over 1600cc to
2000cc
Class D4 From 1.1.75 to 31.12.81 over 2000cc
Class D5 From 1.1.75 to 31.12.81 All cars having
engines with both
more than one
camshaft and
more than two
valves per
cylinder. All cars
with a Rotary
Engine.
298. Cylinder bores may be 60 thousandths of an inch
oversize without affecting class eligibility.
Safety
299. Vehicles must be equipped with a safety roll-over
bar to C(c)-31-36, C(c)-Appendix 2, Drawing 37. Dotted
lines signify optional features. The bars must remain
within the confines of the Passenger compartment and
must not be used as suspension pick-up point bracing
unless the Competitor can prove that this was done in
period to the specific model.
300. Vehicles must have currently FIA Homologated
seat belts complying with C(c)-45.4 point and be
equipped with fire extinguishers complying with
C(c)-Table 56(d) and all the relevant parts of C(c)-52-65.
The Driver and Co-Driver must each be able to activate
the extinguishers when normally seated with seat belts
fastened.
301. An internal switch must be fitted that is capable of
isolating all electrical circuits and completely stopping
the engine. This must be positioned so that it can be
operated by the Driver or the Co-Driver when normally
seated with seat belts fastened. An external circuit
breaker complying with C(c)-75-76 must also be fitted
302. Front windscreens must be of laminated glass. In
exceptional cases where it is not possible to obtain a
suitable windscreen, toughened glass is Permitted. In
such cases both crew members must wear either a
visor or goggles of splinter-proof material when on a
Special Stage. In an open car, whatever the material of
the windscreen, the wearing of a visor or goggles is
compulsory when on a Special Stage. Cars Permitted
to compete without a laminated screen must have a
suitable identification mark placed on the windscreen
to enable Officials to recognise them.
303. All vehicles must be equipped with substantial
underbody protection covering any area of fuel tank
exposed to running damage. High-intensity horns must
also be fitted that can be operated by either the Driver
or the Co-Driver. Air-horns are strongly recommended.
Head restraints complying with C(c)-103-104 must be
fitted and any sun roof must comply with G 129.
Engine
304. Forced induction is only Permitted if by means of
a mechanically driven super-charger, or by an exhaust
driven turbocharger if fitted as original equipment by
the vehicle manufacturer. Such cars will be classified as
having an engine capacity increase of one third.
Engines must comply with silencing levels C(b)-23.
Exceptionally and with the permission of the Chief
Scrutineer, those cars for which 5000rpm is
inappropriate may be tested at 3/4 of maximum rpm.
Wheels, tyres and brakes
305. The size of wheel may not differ from that
originally fitted by more than 10% on nominal diameter
and by 1 inch (25.4mm) on nominal width. The
resultant track measurement must not differ from the
original by more than 1 inch. Rims must not exceed
6 inches for cars up to and including 2000cc, and
7 inches for cars over 2000cc.
306. The fitting of tyres with an aspect ratio of less than
70% is prohibited, as are slick tyres. There must be a
moulded tread pattern at least 1.6mm deep over the
whole width of the tyre.
307. The fitting of a dual master cylinder or any other
type of device providing a simultaneous action on all
four wheels and divided action on two wheels is
Permitted, provided the original brake pedal and pivot
point are used and they cannot be adjusted to affect
brake balance by either the Driver or the Co-Driver
when normally seated in the car.
Miscellaneous
308. Vehicles must be currently registered and taxed as
a private car, unless the SRs relax the requirement for
tax where the event takes place wholly on private
property. However, at such events the car must bear
the registration mark of the registration documents
(and the identity form) which must be produced at
scrutineering. A valid MoT certificate must be produced
for all cars, whether or not any part of the event takes
place on the public highway.
309. Where advertising is allowed on windscreens, it
must not obstruct the Driver’s sight nor reduce the
minimum unobstructed vertical height to less than
25cm. The fitting of mud flaps behind all four wheels
extending to a minimum of 3.8cm each side of the tyre
tread and a maximum of 7.6cm above the ground is
strongly recommended.
310. Competing cars must carry an emergency Red
Warning Triangle and be fitted front and rear with
towing eyes of adequate strength and size within the
confines of the body. The towing eyes must be painted
a distinctive colour. Pump fuel as defined in The
Terminology must be used.
311. The use of gas discharge technology in any
forward facing lights, either main beam or auxiliary, or
in any reversing light is not Permitted. Unless of the
specification used in period for the particular make and
model of car, the use of light pods to individually mount
or to mount auxiliary lights as one unit is not Permitted.
312. Roof vents may only be fitted if of the same
specification as those fitted to the particular make and
model of the car in period.