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

Date Created	July 23, 2025
Name of Proponent	Frank Ewald
Short Description	Roll Bar padding should be required, not merely recommended.
Applicable Regulatory Document	General Competition (GCR)
Type of Rule Change	Modification
Affected Section	17.1.4
Current Regulation	It is highly recommended that any part of the roll bar or of the car’s structure which may be struck by the competitor's helmet in a serious impact, be covered with a flame-retardant energy absorbing material. Padding meeting SFI spec 45.1 is highly recommended.
Proposed Regulation	All portions of the roll bar subject to contact by the driver must be padded with a minimum 1 inch of material or padding that meets or exceeds SFI 45.1 or FIA 8857- 2001 (curved padding), or SFI 45.2 or FIA sports car headrest material (flat padding) specification
Reason for Rule Change	Roll Bar padding standards should be equivalent to roll cage standards.
Status/Disposition	Approved