Please note in the recently released SCCA Fasttrack News there are several changes that affect the Formula Mazda class and should be reviewed. 

December Fasttracks News Updates pg. 44

FM

1.  Clarify 9.1.1.F.9C as follows: C. The use of any impregnating material in the drivetrain is expressly prohibited.  Rem Isotropic^© or REM type treatments are not allowed.  Polishing of driveline components is permissible through either conventional mechanical polishing techniques or by way of chemically assisted systems such as the REM Isotropic finishing system.  Coatings are not permitted.

REM^© and other polishing treatments have become a standard part of driveline component manufacture.  It now costs more to obtain some non-treated components and the life of treated components is significantly longer. To ease the transition for FM competitors currently using unpolished components, Taylor Race Engineering (TRE) has offered to polish gears and driveline components in current use for 40% off the normal retail cost.  This will be a one-time offer to each competitor, and will include the 10 currently used gear sets and other Formula Mazda components sent to TRE in a single batch before February 28, 2010.

2.  Change all references in section 9.1.1.F from "Star Race Cars" or "Star Race Cars part #" to "Moses Smith Racing". [Moses Smith Racing has purchased the rights to the standard Formula Mazda cars, parts and name.]

3.  Correct Section 9.1.1.F.5.D as follows:  Competitors may use adjustable rev chip (MSD Moses Smith Racing part # 080-135).

4.  Correct Section 9.1.1.F.11.E. as follows: Koni P/N 71-34-48-000-0 to Koni part # 72-34-48-00-0

5.  Change section 9.1.1.F.16.A as follows: Only 1700 pound KEP or 2300 pound KEP pressure plate permitted.  Only a 1700 pound Kep, 2300 Pound KEP, or Stage 2 KEP (Moses Smith Racing part # 060-104) All Steel Pressure Plate is permitted and must be used unmodified. [The original pressure plate is no longer available.  The replacement is the KEP Stage 2, all steel plate.]

6.  Add the following to section 9.1.1.F.7.J Replacement Water Pump, Mazda part number 8AF2-15-010B may be used.

7.  Clarify section 9.1.1.F.7 by adding the following:  Two functional belts must be used to drive the alternator and water pump.

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