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1960 - 1961 |
1962 - 1963 |
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Federation International De L'Automobile regulations
for the "Junior" racing formula |
Formula "Junior" valid until 31st December, 1963 |
| Article 1.
Definition |
Article1.
Definition |
| Cars of the "Junior" formula are one-seater racing cars,
whereof the fundamental elements are derived from a touring car recognised
as such by the F.I.A. (minimum production 1000 units in 12 consecutive
months) |
Cars of the "Junior" formula are one-seater racing cars,
whereof the fundamental elements are derived from a touring car recognised
as such by the F.I.A. (minimum production 1000 units in 12 consecutive
months) |
| Article 2.
General Characteristics |
Article 2.
General Characteristics |
| a. Minimum wheelbase 200cm |
a. Minimum wheelbase 200cm |
| b. Minimum track 110cm |
b. Minimum track 110cm |
| c. Maximum width of body 95cm (measured outside) |
c. Maximum width of body 95cm (measured outside) |
| d. Maximum engine cylinder capacity 1100cc |
d. Maximum engine cylinder capacity 1100cc |
| e. Minimum weight 400kgs the limit
however is reduced to 360kgs for cars with a cylinder capacity of
1000cc or less. The above mentioned weight shall be measured with the
car in running order, with all accessories required by these regulations but
with dry fuel tank(s). |
e. Minimum weight 400kgs the limit however is reduced
to 360kgs for cars with a cylinder capacity of 1000cc or less.
The above mentioned weight shall be measured with the car in running order,
without ballast, but with all accessories required by these regulations but
with dry fuel tank(s). The ballast which is prohibited is of a removable
type. It is therefore permissible to complete the weight of the car through
one or several ballasts incorporated to the materials of the car, provided
that solid and unitary blocks are used, and that they are fixed by means of
a tool and offer the opportunity of being sealed on, should the officers
entrusted with scrutineering deem it necessary. |
| Article 3.
Mechanical Elements |
Article 3.
Mechanical Elements |
| a. The cylinder block, including the cylinder head and
cylinders (if the latter are removable) must be those of the engine
belonging to a car classed by the F.I.A. in the touring capacity. |
a. The cylinder block, including the cylinder head and
cylinders (if the latter are removable) must be those of the engine
belonging to a car classed by the F.I.A. in the touring capacity. |
| b. The gear box must be that of an F.I.A. recognised touring
car. Complete freedom is left with regard to the number and staging of gear
ratios. |
b. The gear box must be that of an F.I.A. recognised touring
car. Complete freedom is left with regard to the number and staging of gear
ratios. |
| c. The breaking system and principles (viz. drum brakes or
disc breaks) must remain the same as on the car from which is taken the
engine. |
c. The system and principle of feeding (by carburettor or by
injection) must be the same as on the car which is taken the engine. |
| d. The system and principle of feeding (by carburettor or by
injection) must be the same as on the car which is taken the engine. |
d. The cylinder capacities specified in the present
regulations may be achieved by modifying the original bore (increase or
reduction). No modification of the stroke is permitted. |
| e. The cylinder capacities specified in the present
regulations may be achieved by modifying the original bore (increase or
reduction). No modification of the stroke is permitted. The car must have an
automatic starter. |
e. The car must have an automatic starter. |
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f. The breaking system shall be such that the pedal normally
controls four wheels, and in the event of failure of any one part of the
pedal shall still control two wheels of one same axle. |
| Article 4. Body |
Article 4. Body |
| The body, open and offering only one seat, shall comprise,
around the pilots seat, an anti-roll bar, protecting him from being crushed
should the car turn over. There shall also be a protective device against
fire as required by the International Sporting Code (Art. 125) |
The body, open and offering only one seat, shall comprise,
around the pilots seat, an anti-roll bar, protecting him from being crushed
should the car turn over. There shall also be a protective device against
fire as required by the International Sporting Code (Art. 125) |
| Article 5.
Silencer |
Article 5.
Silencer |
| The supplementary regulations of the events may provide that
an efficient silencer is compulsory. |
The supplementary regulations of the events may provide that
an efficient silencer is compulsory. |
| Article 6.
Prohibitions |
Article 6.
Prohibitions |
| It is not permitted: |
It is not permitted: |
| a. To use an engine with one or more overhead camshaft. |
a. To use an engine with one or more overhead camshaft. |
| b. To use a self locking differential. |
b. To use a self locking differential. |
| c. To change the number of crankshaft bearings. |
c. To change the number of crankshaft bearings. |
| d. To change the location of the camshaft. |
d. To change the location of the camshaft. |
| Article 7. Fuel |
Article 7. Fuel |
| Only commercial fuel, as defined by the F.I.A. shall be
used. |
Only commercial fuel, as defined by the F.I.A. shall be
used. |
| Article 8.
Certification of Origin |
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| Every car of the Junior Formula, when showing up at the
beginning of an event, shall be supplied with a certificate issued by the
national sports authority concerned and stating the origin of its
fundamental elements. (From the English translation supplied by the F.I.A.) |
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