ALFACOMP Rules, Regulations and Awards

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Format

Alfa Romeo cars and engines only. Best12 Events from the listed ALFACOMP calendar of over 35 events will be counted towards your score for the year. There are no 'compulsory' events to do.

Miscellaneous Rules & Regulations

  1. The Competition Secretary and Committee may, at their discretion, exclude, include or reclassify a vehicle as required in the spirit of the competition/point score.
  2. If a competitor has a dispute with the classification of a vehicle, or if they wish their vehicle to be reclassified, they must make themselves available to the Competition Secretary and committee to put forward their case.
  3. If a competitor knowingly competes in a class for which their vehicle does not conform then their points accrued to that date will be forfeited.
  4. Fire extinguishers must have year of manufacture stamped on body. All competing cars must have a fire extinguisher as per CAMS Manual of Motorsport 2007. (ie 3 years for racing / 6 years for road registered cars only as per manual)
  5. Seat belts or harnesses must have appropriate labelling showing approval markings for that particular belt or harness. Refer to CAMS Manual of Motorsport.
  6. A Competition Log Book (provided by AROCA Qld) for each car competing must be kept up to date by the owner/driver re, modifications carried out.
  7. Competitors must notify Competition Secretary of any mechanical changes/modifications and present Log Book for notation.
  8. Points will be awarded in each class with every competitor scoring according to the number of ALFACOMP competitors in their class.(Eg. 6 in class in event, winner scores 6 points 2nd 5 points 3rd 4 points etc. Other class has 3 in class winner scores 3 points 2nd 2points 3rd 1 point. etc for all classes)
  9. Class Winners - All classes will have Class Winners for the year's competition. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded.
  10. Competition Champion Award - Highest points scorer over 12 events from ALFACOMP calendar awarded overall Competition Champion. The philosophy is that the greater number of competitors in the class, the harder it is to win and all classes can provide the Champion.
  11. Regularity Award will be contested at QR SAS events in 2007. The award will be based on the very affordable and enjoyable QLD RACEWAY Saturday Afternoon Sprints Series of 8 events plus AROCA's Team Regularity events (2). The aim of this award is for newcomers with any Alfa Romeo car, road or race, to have equal opportunities and gain racetrack experience. Regularity scoring will be by the time of your slowest lap minus your fastest lap of the day. The gap in seconds / parts of a second will be your score for the day (eg 69.50 sec slowest lap minus 68.20 sec fastest lap equals 1.3 sec gap) Each competitor's Regularity score for every meeting attended is on the basis all drivers scoring points i.e. if 12 competitors then 12points =1st place 11pts =2nd etc down to 1point for12th. If four cars competing on the day score will be 4 pts =1st place 3pts =2nd etc. A Bonus Regularity point will be awarded to any driver who sets a faster time than their previous best on the day.
  12. Novice Award for best pointscore overall for the novice drivers. That is for drivers in the first full year of Alfacomp.

Modifications List

  1. Internal Engine Components. Cams, Pistons, CC's, Head ports, Valves, Balancing etc Engine changes that cross series, other than those specified in Road Class Rules, are counted as one modification,& further internal engine modifications will not constitute an additional modification.
  2. External Engine Components such as carburettors, exhaust (diameter/length), fuel injection (but carbs can't be converted to fuel injection). Lightweight ancillaries. Flywheel etc
  3. Interior. Seats, door trims, inner trim panels, carpets, sound material, dashboard and gauges and ancillaries, integrated air conditioning replacement/lightening/removal.
  4. Gearbox. Ratio changes, lightened gears/flywheels/shafts
  5. Tyres. 'R' type compound tyres i.e. less than 100 wear factor, may be used Maximum wheel rim width up to 7" or standard width if wider. No slicks allowed. Standard road compounds only with a minimum aspect ratio of 50% may be used unless smaller aspect ratio standard fitment.
  6. Ignition Systems and Engine Management Systems. ECU chips etc, electronic CDI/MSD etc. Twin Spark in different model than standard.
  7. Suspension. Springs, Torsion bars, Sway bars, Adjustable arms, location, material.
  8. Exterior. Removal of metal from body. Glass and/or panel replacement/lightening/removal. Non Standard Alfa aerodynamic devices for the model car.
  9. Brakes. Larger or Disc/drum upgrade including non-standard Alfa discs and/or calipers for model. Extra calipers for Sud/33 front.
  10. Differential. Ratio change, LSD upgrade from other model Alfa or other FWD LSD upgrade.

Road Class

Two modifications (maximum) from the modifications list are permitted. (except 'R' tyres) Cars must be road registrable.

  1. Philosophy: For non-competition vehicles as sold by Alfa Romeo and which retain original specifications for that model.
  2. Replacement is permitted of worn parts with the equivalent standard of part from any manufacturer.
  3. Freedoms are granted to the following:
    1. Brake pad material;
    2. Shock absorbers;
    3. Clutch;
    4. Add on Alfa body parts/road body kits (removal of metal is NOT permitted);
    5. Driver's seat;
    6. Air filters;
    7. Thermatic fans;
    8. Exhaust pipes may be replaced with similar design and diameter, of any manufacturer;
    9. Electronic ignition systems for points systems replacement in std distributor;
    10. Suspension bush material on 105 series rear suspension trailing arm joints, 105 series rear suspension diff/trunnion joints & 116/162 series front suspension caster arm to body joints.Sud/33 front control arm joints.
    4. Modifications may alter the car in part or whole to the standard specifications of an earlier or later model of the same series (eg.105,116 [ GTV/GTV6 ] etc ) However an engine change must be complete & the engine must remain to standard specifications for that model in its entirety, & be of a configuration that was available in that body type. Four cylinder engines from any 105 & 116 series are interchangeable. Engines within any 900 series are interchangeable with the exception that the 1.7 engine is not a permitted freedom in 901 & 902 series (Alfasuds). Front brake discs &/or calipers from the 116 series GTV6 are not a permitted freedom on 105 or 116 series cars (GTV6 excepted).
  4. Addition of CAMS approved safety equipment (Rollcage, Harness, Seat etc) is permitted and encouraged. Removal of interior parts to facilitate fitment only is allowed.
  5. Maximum wheel rim width of 6" OR standard width if wider.
  6. Only standard road tyre compounds permitted with a minimum aspect ratio of 50% OR less if standard ('R' or competition compounds NOT permitted in road class).
  7. Fuel must be standard pump fuel (ULP, PULP,).
  8. Class shall be divided into four sub-classes:
    • Under 1600 cc
    • 1601cc to 2000 cc
    • 2001cc to 2500 cc
    • Over 2500 cc

Modified Class

Five modifications (maximum) from list permitted.

  1. Philosophy: For non-competition vehicles as sold by Alfa Romeo that have under gone limited modifications and remain suitable for general road use.
  2. In addition to those freedoms listed for Road Class (a-j), freedom is permitted to no more than five off the modifications list.
  3. Fuel must be standard pump fuel (ULP, PULP) unless CAMS Log Booked Cars with permit for other type.
  4. Classes shall be divided into four sub-classes:
    • Under 1600 cc
    • 1601cc to 2000 cc
    • 2001cc to 2500 cc
    • Over 2500 cc

Racing Class

Six or more modifications from list

  1. Philosophy: For vehicles sold by Alfa Romeo, prepared and developed primarily for competition use.
  2. Any vehicle not conforming to the above classes will be classified as 'Racing Class'.
  3. In addition any vehicle with any of the following will also be classified as 'Racing Class'
    1. Tyres marked 'For competition use only' not including slick tyres
    2. All vehicles fitted with forced induction, (engine size multiplied by 1.7)
    3. All vehicles fitted with nitrous oxide injection systems.
    4. All of the modifications on the list plus below are allowed
    • Larger than standard capacity Alfa engine for that vehicle but same configuration. I.e. 4 cylinder, V6.
    • Free carbs, fuel injection, but carbs can be converted to fuel injection
    • Free valves, pistons, cooling system, fuel system within CAMS regulations
    • Free suspension but must use original body location/mounting points with the exception of 116 series cars that may have the watts linkage modified
    • Free brake modifications · free wheel & tyre sizes up to 9" width
    • Free transmission & differential modifications but must retain Alfa casing and mounting points
    • Non-standard air dams or spoilers
    • Free fuel type
    • Body seam welding
    • Rose joints
    • Glass may be replaced /removed
    • May be road registered
  4. The Competition Secretary or Committee may, at their discretion, include cars in the racing class that they deem to be in the spirit of the racing class
  5. Classes shall be divided into three sub-classes:
    • Under 1600 cc
    • 1601cc to 2000 cc
    • Over 2001cc

Refer to the Event Calendar for ALFACOMP scheduled events. For more information, please contact the AROCA Competition Secretary.

Morgan Park Raceway

ALFACOMP events are frequently held at Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick. The diagram below indicates the different circuit track configurations used in the competition.

Morgan Park Raceway Diagram


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