Technical regulations
Sporting regulations

2012 Technical Regulations

Introduction:
The aim of this trophy being to revive the great international Formula 3 races of the 60's. The trophy is for cars which comply with the original regulations of Formula 3 between 1964 and 1970. Any technical feature not used in period should not be used e.g. Ceramic coating pistons, cockpit adjustable anti roll bars and data logging.

Eligible cars:
Single-seaters complying to the international Formula 3 regulation built between 1/1/1964 and 31/12/1970.
Class A: from 01/01/64 to 31/12/65 Side draught engines with the inlet ports at right angles with the cylinder bore and horizontal carburettors only (no downdraught)  fitted with wheels of maximum dimensions: 6.5" X 13") and tyres either AVON ACB9 A37 compound Code numbers Front 7660 Rear 7661, or Dunlop ‘L’ and ‘M’ Section.
Class B: from 01/01/66 to 31/12/70; This includes cars built before 01/0/1966 which have rims exceeding 6.5” and/or downdraught engines.
Scoring and sporting regulations will be identical in class A and B. Trophies will be award for Class A and B based on the points scored during the season.
All cars must to comply with the rules of 1970 Appendix "J" article 95 and current Appendix “K” and must remain in their original period specifications.

Chassis and bodywork:
As original. The points to which the suspension elements are attached to the frame must not differ in dimension or positions from the period specification. All sprung parts of the car must have a minimum ground clearance of 40 mm with the driver on board.
The use of any material which was not in general use during the period is prohibited. E.g.: titanium, Kevlar, carbon fibre, etc.

Aerodynamic devices:
Any front or rear aerofoils or aerodynamic devices are not permitted as well as any modifications of bodywork which were not originally used in period.

Engines:
They have to comply with the requirement of the original Appendix J 1964-1970 Article 295 &296. Engines must have a maximum of 4 cylinders with a maximum capacity of 1000cc and excluding any engines with overhead camshaft/s.
All the carburetted mixture must pass through a throttling restrictor of 36 mm in diameter and 3mm. minimum of thickness which must be placed between the carburettor and the inlet manifold.
Only one carburettor, whatever it number of chokes, may be used.
The use of any material which was not in general use during the period is prohibited. E.g.: titanium, Kevlar, carbon fibre, etc.
Ignition must be by a distributor with a mechanical centrifugal advance. Multiple spark systems and systems were the timing of the spark is altered electronically are not permitted. The system must contain only a single ignition coil with distribution by the distributor.

Gearbox:
As originally defined, with 4 forward gears and a reverse. The use of Hewland MK8 box is permitted. The choice of gear ratios is free. The use of any limited slip or torque biasing differential is not permitted.
It is recommended that safety centralizing shafts are fitted between the drive shafts and the gearbox output shafts to maintain the drive shaft location in the event of a failure of the rotoflex couplings. It is intended that this will be mandatory for 2013.

Suspensions:
As original period specification. Springs and shock absorbers are free but the mountings to the frame must not differ from the dimensions or positions for the period specification.
Dampers which are adjustable in compression and rebound are permitted; the use of damper with external or remote reservoirs is prohibited.

Wheels:
Their dimensions will not be able to be more than:
Class A Front and Rear 13″ x 6.5″
Class B
Front: 13" X 9" (Diameter x width)
Rear:  13" X 11" (Diameter x width)

Tyres:
Class A
For Cars built prior to December 31st 1965 and fitted with side draught engines:
If fitted with wheel rims 13" diameter and a maximum of 6.5" wide: AVON ACB9 A37compound Code numbers: Front 7660 Rear 7661 or Dunlop ‘L’ and ‘M’ Section.

Class B:
For Cars built after December 31st 1965 and/or all cars fitted with downdraft carburettor:
For dry conditions: AVON slick cut to CR65 (dry) pattern, A37 compound, code numbers 7342 and 7343, pattern Ref:H002 and H004 (see pdf document by a click on Ref. number) or Dunlop ‘L’ and ‘M’ Section CR65 204 compound or ‘Post Historic’ 204 compound.
For wet conditions: AVON slick cut to (wet) pattern, A37 compound, code numbers Front 7714 Rear 7715, pattern Ref: W002 and W005 (see pdf document by a click on Ref. number), or Dunlop ‘L’ and ‘M’ Section CR65 204 compound or ‘Post Historic’ 204 compound.

Brakes:
As originally period specification with dual hydraulic circuits.

Weight:
The minimum weight 400/420kg to be confirmed by FiA. The minimum weight is that of the car in running order i.e. with all lubrication and cooling liquids but without fuel.
Note from App ‘K’
The ballast of a removable type is prohibited. If ballast is require it may be added as solid and unitary blocks and they must be securely fixed by means of a tool and offer the opportunity of being sealed on should the officials entrusted with the scrutineering of the car deem It necessary.

Fuel:
Only usual commercial fuel is authorized. The characteristics will not be able to exceed 102.0 RON and 90.0 MON

Safety:
The cars must comply with the safety requirements of the current Appendix "K” Article 5. Extinguishers must comply with Appendix J articles 273.7.3
It is recommended that a plumbed in extinguisher is fitted.

2012 Sporting Regulations

Introduction
The aim of The Historic F3 1000cc European Trophy is to create a revival of the great international F3 races of the 60’s by encouraging the use of One Litre Formula Three cars in a series of races held in a warm, friendly but competitive spirit.

Eligible Cars
One Litre Formula 3 cars built between January 1st 1964 and December 31st 1970 to the FIA defining regulations in place at that period; there will be two classes.
Class A: cars built between 01/01/1964 and 31/12/1965 (Side draught carburettor, wheels to a maximum of 6.5” x 13”)
Class B: cars built between 01/01/1966 and 31/12/1970: or any car running with a downdraught engine and/or wheels wider than 6.5”
Scoring and Sporting Regulations will be identical for classes A and B, separate trophies will be awarded to the winner of each class.

Competitors and Drivers
The Historic F3 1000cc European Trophy is open to any driver in possession of a valid race licence issued by his/her National Sporting Authority.

Registration
All drivers must be members of either 1000cc F3 Historic Racing Association or the Historic F3 1000cc European Trophy and register with either by returning the relevant membership, registration forms with the membership fee to either the 1000cc F3 Historic Racing Association or the Historic F3 1000cc European Trophy before the first round.

Entry
At least one month before each race, the organisers undertake to provide each registered competitor with full details of the relevant race including entry fees, closing dates, and any other necessary information. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that their entry, together with the correct entry fee is submitted before the closing entry date, any errors and oversights will not be the responsibility of the organisers. 

Races and Schedule
Races are provided by duly authorised clubs operating under the National Sporting Authority of the country concerned; and under their entire authority and responsibility.
The race schedule is published annually and will be issued to all registered competitors.

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Classification
Points will be awarded in each race on the following basis.

At ‘Double Header’ meetings, each race will be scored separately, each competitor must complete at least 50% of race distance to be entitled to position points.
 In the event of eight or more races counting towards the Championship, competitors taking part in all of these events will be required to deduct two scores. In the event of seven or fewer races, one result will be deducted.
The winner of the Historic F3 1000cc European Trophy will be the competitor awarded the highest number of points during the season.

Liability
The organisers of the Historic F3 1000cc European Trophy do not accept any responsibility for any incident or accident happening to any competitor or any member of his or her team. The individual competitors and team members are considered to be acting on their own responsibility.

Additional Sporting Regulations
Any driver competing in the Trophy may be called before a meeting of Trophy Stewards who, at their discretion, may take further action that could include Exclusion from part or all of the Trophy.
The Organisers will use any evidence available to them to request that the Trophy Stewards investigate any drivers who are deemed to show poor driving standards or bring the Trophy into disrepute in any such manor through on and/or of the track incidents. This will include complaints from officially registered competitors.
Trophy Stewards are empowered to consider any request from the organisers to penalise any Competitor for any breach of Trophy regulations and, after holding a formal hearing if they deem it necessary, to impose a penalty.
One or more of the following may be imposed by the Trophy stewards as appropriate:

The Trophy Stewards are designated at each event by Trophy’s board.