CACC Rule Change Proposals Summary – The Confederation of Autosport Car Clubs

Date Created	November 8, 2022
Name of Proponent	Gifford Robb
Short Description	Remove the requirement for frontal head restraints for all Time Attack classes.
Applicable Regulatory Document	General Competition (GCR)
Type of Rule Change	Modification
Section to be Added or Changed	Section 18.4
Current Regulation	18.4 Head restraints A. The use of a Frontal Head Restraint Device complying with FIA standards 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 or SFI Specification 38.1 is mandatory as of January 1st, 2012 for all Race, Time Attack and Vintage drivers
Proposed Regulation	The use of a Frontal Head Restraint Device complying with FIA standards 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 or SFI Specification 38.1 is mandatory as of January 1st, 2012 for all Race, Hill Climb and Vintage drivers
Reason for Rule Change	The use of a FHR requires the installation of a harness bar, roll bar or roll cage. Under the new Time Attack Regulations, only Unlimited classes are required to have rollover protection devices. See safety level requirements for Sport, Tuner, Max and Unlimited categories of 2023 Time Attack Regulations.
Status/Disposition	Rejected