Cage Rules For Sau And Other Track Events?

[FJ20DR30]

hi im sure this has been covered before but do i need a "CAMS" approved cage if i wish to have a cage to compete in club style events such as sau etc? or is a safety21 cusco bolt in cage ok? at this level?

i just see a few cars running what look like bolt in cusco cages in there cars? i have read the cams rules and they do permit certain styles of bolt in cage anyhow so hence my confusion.

cheers Marc

[Downforce]

For club sprints / Level 2 speed events, you should technically require a cams compliant cage. WRX club has been lenient in the past on this requirement as I've seen all kinds of bolt in, and non compliant designs pass scrutineering. From Jan 1 2013, the requirement will be to have padding in contact bars for all competition levels. Again, it's up to the club scrutineers on the day to enforce it.

SCHEDULE J - SAFETY CAGE STRUCTURES - were safety cage is required

From 1st Jan 2013 ALL competitions will require minimum SFI 45.1 or the preferred FIA 8857-2001 roll cage padding

11. PROTECTIVE PADDING

11.1 Helmet and Head Protection:

(a) Where the helmet of an occupant could come into contact with the safety cage, protective padding shall befitted in that area, which complies with:

(i) International competition and below, FIA standard 8857-2001, type A (see FIA Technical List No 23 “RollCage Padding Homologated by the FIA”); or

(ii) For national competitions and lower, SFI specification 45.1.

(b) Implementation DatesPadding of the type specified in 11.1(a) is required as follows:

• Any FIA category vehicle (eg, Group N, Super 2000) – refer FIA Appendix J, Article 253 – currently in place;

• National competitions – from 1 January 2012; and

• All competitions – from 1 January 2013. The use of the specified padding is highly recommended in the meantime.

11.2 Body Protection:

Where the body of an occupant could come into contact with the safety cage, it isrecommended that flame retardant padding be fitted. FIA standard 8857-2001 or SFI specification 45.1padding is recommended.

[FJ20DR30]

cool thank you.

weird about the padding ?? i mean wierd you didnt already need it! i wouldnt like a cage with out it

[ssxRicho]

Generally not having one at all will be easier than a safety21.

[Downforce]

lol