CACC Rule Change Proposal
RCP-2023-1270

Date CreatedOctober 13, 2023
Name of ProponentDavid Bell
Short DescriptionBring helmet regulations into compliance
Applicable Regulatory DocumentGeneral Competition (GCR)
Type of Rule ChangeModification
Section to be Added or Changed18.2.1.1
Current Regulation

18.2.1 Drivers must wear the following equipment during all on-course sessions:
18.2.1.1 A safety helmet which meets one of the following FIA approved standards:
18.2.1.1.1 BS 6658-85 TYPE A/FR with all amendments (Great Britain)
18.2.1.1.1 Snell Foundation SA2010, SAH2010 and SA2015, and SA2020
18.2.1.1.3 SFI, Spec 31.1A and 31.2A (USA) (Note: suffix must include "A")
18.2.1.1.2 FIA standards 8860-2010, 8860-2018, 8858-2002, 8858-2010 or 8859-2015
18.2.1.1.3 Or any helmet listed in current FIA Technical List 25 or FIA Technical List 49
18.2.1.1.4 Karting Competitors helmets must be listed on the CIK-FIA Recognized Standards for Helmets in Karting

Proposed Regulation

18.2.1 Drivers must wear the following equipment during all on-course sessions:
18.2.1.1 A safety helmet which meets one of the following FIA approved standards:
18.2.1.1.1 Snell Foundation SA2015 or SA2020
18.2.1.1.2 FIA standards 8860-2010, 8860-2018 or 8859-2015
18.2.1.1.3 SFI 31.1 2015, SFI 31.1 2020
18.2.1.1.4 Or any helmet listed in current FIA Technical List 25 or FIA Technical List 49
18.2.1.1.5 Karting Competitors helmets must be listed on the CIK-FIA Recognized Standards for Helmets in Karting

Reason for Rule Change

To bring CACC helmet standards in line with FIA and Snell current standards

Status/DispositionApproved
      The Confederation of Autosport Car Clubs
      BC's FIA/ASN Canada Motorsport Sanctioning Authority