WHELEN MX-5 CUP 2026 IMSA Sporting Regulations Instruction Manual

MX-5 CUP 2026 IMSA Sporting Regulations

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• Product Name: WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP Presented by MICHELIN
• Sanctioned by: INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
• Revision Date: 01.07.26
• Address: One Daytona Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Contact: +1 (386) 310-6500
• Website: www.imsa.com

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Overview of IMSA RULES

The IMSA RULES are divided into three sections: IMSA Sporting
Regulations (ISR), Series Supplementary Regulations (SSR), and
Event Supplementary Regulations (SR).

How to Read the RULES

1. The ISR apply to all IMSA Series unless otherwise stated.
2. In case of conflict between ISR and SSR, SSR governs. In
   technical matters, ISR and SSR take precedence over Technical
   Regulations.
3. Technical Regulations apply to specific categories, classes,
   and types of race cars. In case of conflict, Technical Regulations
   govern over ISR, SSR, and SR.

Compliance and Safety

All members must ensure compliance with IMSA RULES to guarantee
safety. The rules serve as a guide and do not provide a warranty
against injury or death.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I have questions about the RULES?

A: Contact the appropriate department head at IMSA for
clarification on any queries related to the RULES.

Q: How are conflicts between different sections of the RULES
resolved?

A: In case of conflicts, the specific governing section
mentioned in the hierarchy must be followed to ensure
compliance.

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2026 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
of the WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY MICHELIN
Sanctioned by
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
One Daytona Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (O) +1 (386) 310-6500 (F) +1 (386) 310-6695 www.imsa.com Revision Date: 01.07.26

2026 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP Presented by MICHELIN
FOREWORD For all Members, the IMSA RULES of the International Motor Sports Association establish the foundation for the organization and conduct of all IMSA Sanctioned Events. The IMSA RULES take effect immediately upon publication. The purpose of the RULES is to: (i) promote safety, the sport of automobile Competition and IMSA, (ii) enhance Competition, (iii) ensure the quality, fairness and integrity of the IMSA programs and operations and (iv) achieve prompt finality in the Competition results (“Purpose”).
ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THESE IMSA RULES CAREFULLY. The IMSA RULES consist of following three (3) sections and the Event Supplementary Regulations (SR):
· The IMSA Sporting Regulations (ISR), which concern Competitor and Event procedures, as well as guidelines for the safe and uniform operation of the sport. The ISR may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Competition Bulletin, amending the ISR.
· The Series Supplementary Regulations (SSR) that provides Series-specific information about each IMSA Series. The SSR is integrated into the ISR and are designated with “(SSR)” next to the Paragraph title. The SSR may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Competition Bulletin, amending the SSR.
· The Technical Regulations, which outline the rules and regulations for the specific cars and equipment. The Technical Regulations may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Technical Bulletin, amending the Technical Regulations.
· The Event Supplementary Regulations (SR) comprise Event-specific rules and regulations. The SR may be modified or changed at any time by the publication of a Competition Bulletin, amending the SR.
Any portion of the RULES may be modified through Bulletins (Competition Bulletins and Technical Bulletins, respectively) and take force when published. Once published, the Bulletin shall take precedence over the applicable portion of the RULES. Additionally, the RULES may be modified for an Event by the Race Director through the mandatory briefing instructions.
HOW TO READ THE RULES 1) The ISR apply to all IMSA Series, unless specifically stated otherwise. 2) The SSR is specific to each Series. Where the ISR and SSR conflict, the SSR shall govern. Where the Technical
Regulations conflict with the ISR or the SSR regarding Race procedures, the ISR and SSR shall govern. 3) The Technical Regulations are specific to particular categories, classes and types of race cars in a Series. Where the
Technical Regulations conflict with the ISR or the SSR regarding the technical specifications and/or homologations, the Technical Regulations shall govern. The SR is specific to an Event and published in conjunction with the Event schedule. Where SR conflicts with the ISR, SSR, and/or Technical Regulations, the SR shall govern.
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PREFACE
To enhance the safety of Members, Competitors and spectators at IMSA Sanctioned Events and to provide for the orderly conduct of Events, IMSA requires adherence to the IMSA RULES. All Members agree to comply with these IMSA RULES, as they may be amended from time to time, which RULES, as interpreted by IMSA, govern the conduct and organization of all IMSA Sanctioned Events. The 2026 IMSA RULES supersede all previous editions of the IMSA RULES as well as all amendments thereto, and shall remain in force and effect except as provided herein, until superseded by publication of the next edition of the IMSA RULES.
It is ultimately the obligation of each Member to ensure that their conduct and equipment comply with all applicable IMSA RULES, as they may be amended from time to time. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM THE PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH, THESE RULES. The RULES are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to Members, Competitors, spectators or others.
This is an important document. All Members must read these RULES before participating in an Event. Please contact the appropriate department head at IMSA if you have any questions in relation to these RULES. It is the responsibility of the Member to read, understand and comply with the RULES. Failure to do so provides no relief from the RULES.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP MASTHEAD

John Bishop* / Bill France Sr.*

Founders of IMSA

Dr. Don Panoz*

Legacy Vice Chairman

Jim France

Chairman

Michael Helton

Vice-Chairman, NASCAR

Lesa Kennedy

Director

Ed Bennett

Chief Executive Officer

John Doonan

President

Amanda Oliver

General Counsel

Simon Hodgson

Senior Vice President, Competition

Brandon Huddleston

Vice President, Partnership Marketing and Business Development

*Deceased

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 ­ DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 ARTICLE 2 ­ INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 ARTICLE 3 ­ MEMBERSHIP & CREDENTIALS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 ARTICLE 4 ­ ENTRIES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 ARTICLE 5 ­ INSURANCE, INJURIES & RESPONSIBILITY …………………………………………………………………………. 22 ARTICLE 6 ­ MEDIA RELEASES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 ARTICLE 7 ­ IMSA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 ARTICLE 8 – WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY MICHELIN ……………………………………………………….. 36 ARTICLE 9 ­ EVENT & SR ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36 ARTICLE 10 ­ ADVERTISING, IDENTIFICATION & BRANDING …………………………………………………………………… 39 ARTICLE 11 ­ SPORTING CHECKS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 ARTICLE 12 ­ DRIVE-TIME, POINT DISTRIBUTION & CHAMPIONSHIPS …………………………………………………….. 41 ARTICLE 13 ­ TEAM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………. 42 ARTICLE 14 ­ RADIOS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 ARTICLE 15 ­ BROADCAST EQUIPMENT & BROADCASTERS …………………………………………………………………… 45 ARTICLE 16 ­ PRIVATE IN-CAR-CAMERAS / MEDIA………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 ARTICLE 17 ­ AERIAL DEVICES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 ARTICLE 18 ­ OFFICIALS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 ARTICLE 19 ­ EVENT LOGISTICS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52 ARTICLE 20 ­ PADDOCK & PIT – EQUIPMENT & ACTIVITY ………………………………………………………………………… 52 ARTICLE 21 ­ DRIVER & CREW SAFETY EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS …………………………………………………………. 58 ARTICLE 22 ­ GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 59 ARTICLE 23 ­ CARS ELIGIBLE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 62 ARTICLE 24 ­ PRE-EVENT INSPECTION, SCRUTINEERING & TECHNICAL INSPECTION……………………………. 63 ARTICLE 25 ­ TIMING & SCORING …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 64 ARTICLE 26 ­ RACETRACK / TRACK WALK ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 ARTICLE 27 ­ FLAG SIGNALS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 66 ARTICLE 28 ­ TESTING …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69 ARTICLE 29 ­ OFFICIAL SESSIONS & REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………. 71 ARTICLE 30 ­ ON-TRACK PROTOCOL & CONDUCT …………………………………………………………………………………. 72 ARTICLE 31 ­ DRIVER DISCIPLINE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 73 ARTICLE 32 ­ PIT ENTRY / EXIT & SPEED LIMIT ………………………………………………………………………………………. 74 ARTICLE 33 ­ PIT LANE PROTOCOL………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74 ARTICLE 34 ­ PERSONNEL IN THE PIT LANE …………………………………………………………………………………………… 77 ARTICLE 35 ­ PIT STOP SERVICE & REPAIRS …………………………………………………………………………………………. 78
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ARTICLE 36 ­ WHEEL/ TIRE CHANGES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 80 ARTICLE 37 ­ REFUELING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 80 ARTICLE 38 ­ DRIVER CHANGES IN RACE ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 80 ARTICLE 39 ­ QUALIFICATIONS & STARTING POSITIONS………………………………………………………………………… 81 ARTICLE 40 ­ OFFICIAL QUALIFYING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 81 ARTICLE 41 ­ WARM UP …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 83 ARTICLE 42 ­ PRE-RACE PROCEDURES / REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………………….. 83 ARTICLE 43 ­ RECONNAISSANCE LAPS & STARTING GRID …………………………………………………………………….. 84 ARTICLE 44 ­ STARTING PROCEDURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85 ARTICLE 45 ­ SAFETY CAR …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 88 ARTICLE 46 ­ NEUTRALIZATION OF THE RACE: “FULL COURSE YELLOW” ………………………………………………. 89 ARTICLE 47 ­ RACE STOPPAGE & RESTARTS ………………………………………………………………………………………… 90 ARTICLE 48 ­ MINIMUM DURATION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 91 ARTICLE 49 ­ CONCLUSION OF RACE …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 91 ARTICLE 50 ­ IMPOUND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 92 ARTICLE 51 ­ POST-RACE PROCEDURES / REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………….. 92 ARTICLE 52 ­ WINNER ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 92 ARTICLE 53 ­ TIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 93 ARTICLE 54 ­ OFFICIAL RESULTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 93 ARTICLE 55 ­ RESULTS LISTINGS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 93 ARTICLE 56 ­ INTERVIEW PERIOD / PRESS CONFERENCE……………………………………………………………………… 94 ARTICLE 57 ­ PENALTIES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 94 ARTICLE 58 ­ INFORMAL INQUIRY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95 ARTICLE 59 ­ PROTESTS & APPEALS……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 96 ARTICLE 60 ­ SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS ATTACHMENTS ……………………………………………… 100
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ARTICLE 1 ­ DEFINITIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1. Andersen Promotions means the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Offices at 10101 US Highway 41 North, Palmetto, FL 34221, 941-845-2500.
1.2. Article (Art.) means an individually identified (numbered or lettered) section of the IMSA Sporting Regulations and/or the Series Supplementary Regulations.
1.3. Attachment (Att.) means the sections of the Series Supplementary Regulations addressing specific additional requirements for a Series.
1.4. Bulletin means a formal notification creating, modifying, amplifying or deleting the RULES. A Competition Bulletin is used with respect to the ISR and the SSR and a Technical Bulletin is used with respect to the Technical Regulations.
1.5. Car means an automobile approved for Competition.
1.6. Challenge Series means one or more of the Series Sanctioned by IMSA that have their own SSR.
1.7. Chief Appellate Officer (CAO) means the individual(s) selected by IMSA to hear the final appeal of a Member. The Chief Appellate Officers include Mitch Bishop and George Silbermann.
1.8. Competition means a contest of competitive nature in which a Car takes part during an Event and results of which Competition are published.
1.9. Competition Bulletin means a formal notification creating, modifying, amplifying or deleting the ISR and/or SSR.
1.10. Competition Memo means an advisory notice or reminder.
1.11. Competitor means a Member whose Membership is in capacity of Entrant, Driver, Entrant Representative, Team Representative, Admin Representative or Crew.
1.12. Conclusive means that such action, inaction and/or decision is final and not subject to protest, appeal and/or litigation.
1.13. Crew means a Member participating as part of the Team in the direct operation, maintenance, promotion and support of the Car.
1.14. Driver means a person named as the Driver of a Car in an Event and holds an IMSA Membership in the capacity of Driver or Entrant/Driver.
1.15. Entrant means an entity or person who has entered a Car (or group of Cars) that has been accepted for Competition and holds an IMSA Membership in the capacity of an Entrant or Entrant/Driver.
1.16. Entrant Representative is the person nominated by the Entrant and means a principal, partner and/or officer of the Entrant and is an individual legally responsible for the ownership and operation of the business entity. The Entrant Representative is the party responsible for all communications and contact with IMSA regarding all business (as opposed to Competition) matters in connection with the Team(s).
1.17. Event means an IMSA Sanctioned motorsport activity. It includes the designated Race as well as all periods for registration, inspections, practice Sessions, qualifying Sessions, racing, pre- and post-Race activities and inspections and rain or postponed dates related thereto.
1.18. Event Representative means the individual nominated by the Entrant Representative to serve in the capacity of Team Representative if the Team Representative is not available for that Event.
1.19. Event Supplementary Regulations (SR) means the Official Schedule, minute-by-minute (MxM) and any additional RULES specific to an Event.
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1.20. Headquarters means the principal office of IMSA, located at One Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114.
1.21. Homologation means the documented specifications and approval for use in a particular class of racing with IMSA.
1.22. Impound means the restricted access area designated for technical inspection by IMSA.
1.23. IMSA means International Motor Sports Association, LLC with a principal place of business at One Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114.
1.24. IMSA Sporting Regulations (ISR) means the basic statutes under which Series Sanctioned by IMSA are organized and are the basis for the operations of IMSA.
1.25. Intervention Vehicles means the vehicles used by Track Services to respond to an incident.
1.26. Manufacturer means an officially recognized IMSA Official Automotive Partner with an annual production of 2,500 or more vehicles for public consumption and public road use, and pursuant to (a) payment of the standard IMSA Manufacturer participation fee and (b) separate agreement with IMSA including additional marketing rights fees (if any) and marketing activation commitment. Such Manufacturer participation fee shall be invoiced by IMSA and paid in full prior to the first Event of the racing season.
1.27. Mazda MX-5 Cup or MX-5 Cup means the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin Series. 1.28. Member means an individual or entity accepted by IMSA who holds a Membership/License pursuant to the
RULES whose Membership/License is not expired, suspended, canceled or terminated. 1.29. Membership/License means the privileges conferred to the Member in the specific type: Entrant
Representative, Team Representative, Admin Representative, Driver, Crew, Industry Support, Industry Support Representative, Supplier, Team PR, Team VIP, Media, Media/Broadcast, PR, Photographer, Promoter, VIP, Partner, Vendor, Official and Employee or any other IMSA Member type.
1.30. OEM means original equipment as delivered on a Car built by a recognized automobile manufacturer and delivered via a regular retail sales outlet.
1.31. Official means an IMSA representative as authorized in these RULES and includes Supervisory Officials. 1.32. Official Schedule means the timetable for the Event including the pre- and post-Race minute-by-minute
(MxM) and is considered part of the Event Supplementary Regulations.
1.33. Official Session means practice, qualifying, warm up, recon lap(s) and/or Race but not including any IMSA Sanctioned Test or Promoter Test.
1.34. Paddock means the area within the facility where Entrants park their transporter(s) and work on their Car(s) between Sessions.
1.35. Paragraph (Par.) means an individually identified (numbered or lettered) section of the Series Supplementary Regulations Attachments.
1.36. Pit Box means the working area along pit lane assigned to an Entrant during a Session, in which the Competitors may place their equipment and service the Car.
1.37. Promoter means an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture or other legal entity that, in connection with the Event, is designated the “Promoter” in the executed Sanction Agreement for the Event.
1.38. Protest Materials means the entirety of a Competitor’s Protest submission to IMSA must include any and all information, evidence, and/or support descriptions comprising the Competitor’s case in support of the Protest.
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1.39. Purpose means the purpose of the RULES which is to: (i) promote safety, the sport of automotive Competition and IMSA, (ii) enhance Competition, (iii) ensure the quality, fairness and integrity of the IMSA programs and operations and (iv) achieve prompt finality in the Competition results.
1.40. Race(s) means the Car competition(s) during an Event, listed on the IMSA season Schedule, for which championship points and awards are distributed.
1.41. Race Control means the primary location of operations and officiating for an Event.
1.42. Race Equipment means a Car, Car part, engine, engine component, tires, fuel, support equipment and/or any other part or related equipment.
1.43. Race Procedure means the manner in which an Event is conducted. It includes, but is not limited to, determinations regarding the eligibility of Cars for Competition, compliance with Competition-related procedures as set forth in the RULES, qualifying procedures, the line-up of the Cars, the start of the Race, the control of Cars throughout the Race by flags, lights, or other direct communication, the election to stop or delay a Race, control of pit activity, flagging, the positioning of Cars at any time, the assessment of lap and time penalties, and the completion of the Race. It does not include the assessment of penalties (disqualification, suspension or fine) except lap and/or time penalties imposed during a Race or directly after a Race.
1.44. Removal means being removed from the results.
1.45. RULES or IMSA RULES mean the IMSA Sporting Regulations, the Series Supplementary Regulations, the Technical Regulations and the Event Supplementary Regulations.
1.46. Safety Car means a non-Competition vehicle used during the formation laps prior to the start of the Race and during a Race to collect the field of Cars during an intervention.
1.47. Sanction (Organizing Permit) means the authority granted by IMSA to a Promoter to organize and hold an Event.
1.48. Sanction Agreement means the documentary authority, granted by IMSA and executed with the Promoter, to organize and hold an Event.
1.49. Scrutineer means a technical inspector.
1.50. Scrutineering means the technical checks of the Car prior to the Event or Session.
1.51. Series means the individual racing groups or categories Sanctioned by IMSA.
1.52. Series Supplementary Regulations (SSR) means the Series-specific statutes (as designated by (SSR) preceding the Article language) and the Attachments collectively.
1.53. Session means the time from the start of the on-track activity, through the time of the end of the on-track activity until the last running Car exits the racing surface and the Cars have cleared pit lane.
1.54. Single File means a line of Cars arranged one behind another without overtaking.
1.55. Single Make Series means one or more of the Series Sanctioned by IMSA that have their own SSR.
1.56. Supervisory Official means the officers, employees or agents of IMSA as designated by IMSA. The IMSA Supervisory Officials include: Ed Bennett, John Doonan, Simon Hodgson, Brandon Huddleston, Paul Walter, Mark Raffauf, Beaux Barfield, Angela Hall, Cory Posocco, Duane Sampson, Brian Wilson, Matthew Kurdock, Eric Haverson, Jeff Mishtawy, Scott Ellison and Jim Fowler.
1.57. Team means a particular IMSA assigned Car competition number (Car #), its Entrant and all persons associated with its participation. Team points are assigned to a particular Car by its assigned competition number.
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1.58. Team Representative means the individual designated by the Entrant that is the party responsible for all communications and contact with IMSA regarding all Competition (as opposed to business) matters in connection with the Team.
1.59. Technical Bulletin means a formal notification creating, modifying, amplifying or deleting the Technical Regulations or part of the Technical Regulations.
1.60. Technical Inspection means the technical checks of the Car following a Session or Race or as may be required at the discretion of IMSA.
1.61. Technical Regulations (TR) means the technical specifications of the Series.
1.62. Tech Sticker means the label applied to the Car after it successfully clears pre-Event Technical Inspection.
1.63. Test(ing) means all forms of Testing on-track or off-track.
1.64. Tire Set means two (2) front tires and two (2) rear tires of the same type of tire.
1.65. Track Services means the department and persons responsible for on-track incident response and racetrack restoration.
ARTICLE 2 ­ INTRODUCTION
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. CONTROL OF COMPETITION
2.1.1. IMSA has established these IMSA RULES that govern the organization and conduct of IMSA Sanctioned Events, the standards for eligibility and conduct of Members, the RULES for eligibility and preparation of Cars, and the RULES for any annual calendar of Events.
2.1.2. All IMSA Members are bound by the IMSA RULES and must abide by their provisions.
2.1.3. IMSA reserves the right to amend the IMSA RULES at its discretion at anytime to promote safety, enhance Competition or for other purposes to ensure the quality and integrity of its programs and operations. Such amendment shall become effective upon publication by IMSA in the manner of its choice.
2.1.4. The RULES may only be amended by publication of an amendment in a Bulletin issued by Headquarters pursuant to the authority of the President of IMSA or other duly authorized Official of IMSA. An amendment is effective upon the date of publication by IMSA, regardless of when a Member receives actual notice. Additionally, the RULES may be modified for an Event by the Race Director through the mandatory briefing instructions, or in writing by the Technical Director for technical matters. Any other written or verbal communication shall not constitute an amendment to the IMSA RULES.
2.2. INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
2.2.1. If there is a dispute regarding the RULES, the interpretation and application of the Officials shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision in the RULES, Supervisory Officials may review an Official’s interpretation or application of the RULES where such Supervisory Officials deem such review to be appropriate. The interpretation and application of the RULES by the Officials (or by a Supervisory Official) shall be Conclusive, except as provided for in the RULES.
2.2.2. Principal Rule. On occasion, circumstances are presented, either unforeseen or otherwise extraordinary, in which strict application of the RULES may not achieve the Purpose. In such rare circumstances, Officials, as a practical matter, may make a determination that is not contemplated by or is inconsistent with the RULES. Such determinations are reviewable by the Supervisory Officials. All such determinations are Conclusive, except as provided for in the RULES.
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2.2.3. Submission to the RULES. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from the publication and/or compliance with the RULES. Every Member warrants that (i) they agree without reservation to know and abide by the RULES, (ii) renounce their right to have legal recourse, except with the written consent of IMSA, to any arbitrator or tribunal not provided for in the RULES.
2.2.4. Money. All monetary amounts specified are in US Dollars.
2.2.5. Forms and Information. All forms and information referred to in the RULES can be obtained from Headquarters and/or at imsacompetitors.com.
2.2.6. Notice. Receipt is determined by the date contained in the U.S. postal mark (if mailed), IMSA recognized courier receipt, received time stamp of an email, received fax time stamp or the date and time (if delivered in person).
2.3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RULES
2.3.1. Every Member agrees, without reservation or qualification, to conduct themselves in accordance with the IMSA RULES. If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or application of the IMSA RULES, the interpretation and application thereof shall be determined by IMSA Officials and Supervisory Officials, whose rulings shall, in all instances, govern and control. Determinations by IMSA Officials applying or interpreting the IMSA RULES are Conclusive, except as provided in the RULES.
2.3.2. IN ORDER TO FAIRLY AND EFFECTIVELY PROMOTE THE SPORT OF AUTO RACING AND TO ACHIEVE PROMPT FINALITY IN COMPETITION RESULTS AND IN CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING NUMEROUS BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THEM, THE RECEIPT AND SUFFICIENCY OF WHICH ARE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, ALL IMSA MEMBERS, INCLUDING DRIVERS, ENTRANTS, OFFICIALS, PROMOTERS OR OTHER COMPETITORS, EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT DETERMINATIONS BY IMSA OFFICIALS AS TO THE APPLICABILITY AND INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES ARE NON-LITIGABLE, AND SPECIFICALLY COVENANT THAT THEY WILL NOT INITIATE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OR MAINTAIN LITIGATION OF ANY KIND AGAINST IMSA OR ANYONE ACTING ON BEHALF OF IMSA, TO REVERSE, OR MODIFY SUCH DETERMINATION OR TO SEEK TO RECOVER DAMAGES OR OTHER RELIEF ALLEGEDLY INCURRED OR REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF SUCH DETERMINATION UNLESS THE IMSA OFFICIAL MADE SUCH DETERMINATION FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN BAD FAITH INTENT TO HARM OR CAUSE ECONOMIC LOSS TO THE MEMBER. IF A MEMBER INITIATES OR MAINTAINS LITIGATION IN VIOLATION OF THIS COVENANT, THAT MEMBER, DRIVER, ENTRANT, OFFICIAL, PROMOTER OR OTHER COMPETITOR AGREES TO REIMBURSE IMSA FOR THE COST OF ALL SUCH LITIGATION, INCLUDING TRAVEL EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY’S FEES. EACH MEMBER, FURTHER COVENANTS THAT IN ANY LITIGATION BROUGHT AGAINST IMSA FOR ANY REASON, IF THE LITIGATION IS NOT DISMISSED PURSUANT TO THIS COVENANT, THE MATTER WILL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN SUCH ACTION. IMSA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION HEREUNDER, INCLUDING SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP, FOR VIOLATION OF THE COVENANT NOT TO SUE.
2.4. Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
2.4.1. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, hereinafter referred to as the “FIA” is the international authority entitled to make and enforce rules and regulations for the encouragement and control of automobile competitions (including records). Except as provided in Art. 2.4.4, the FIA is the final international court of appeal for appealable disputes arising out of FIA-recognized World Championship Events.
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2.4.2. The Automobile Competition Committee for the United States-FIA is recognized by the FIA as the National Sporting Authority (ASN) of the U.S.A., and is generally referred to as ACCUS-FIA. NASCAR, IMSA, IndyCar, USAC, SCCA and NHRA are the members of ACCUS.
2.4.3. IMSA is the sole and final authority for the development, maintenance, and distribution of Point Fund / Prize Money, the awarding of IMSA championship points, the naming of Driver, Team, Manufacturer, Tire Partner, Constructor or other champions in any IMSA Series, scheduling of IMSA Sanctioned Events, live broadcast and ancillary rights relative to IMSA Sanctioned Events, determinations regarding the suitability of a racing facility, control over all aspects of Competition during IMSA Sanctioned Events, and the governance, interpretation, and implementation of the IMSA RULES, including but not limited to, IMSA Membership/License, entries, disciplinary action, the IMSA Substance Abuse Policy, and the determination of driver eligibility, in the manner set forth in the IMSA RULES. Notwithstanding that a particular IMSA Sanctioned Event may be listed on the FIA calendar, or count towards an FIA championship, IMSA reserves sole authority to finally settle any dispute that may arise during such IMSA Sanctioned Event.
A. (SSR) For the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series, in all instances in these RULES for the term: “Point Fund / Prize Money”, Mazda exclusively is the sole and final authority for the development, maintenance, and distribution of Point Fund / Prize Money.
2.4.4. All Entrants entering IMSA-FIA listed Events must possess a current, valid FIA Entrant’s License. All Drivers driving in IMSA-FIA listed Events must possess a current, valid FIA Driver License of the grade specified in the SSR. If the SSR permits FIA license holders who do not possess a current IMSA Membership/Licenses to compete, they must fully meet IMSA’s eligibility requirements as determined by IMSA and they are also required to sign releases and waivers and to acknowledge that they are not eligible for the benefits of IMSA Membership, including without limitation Participant Accident Insurance. They are bound by the RULES, as may be amended from time to time. Application for FIA license(s) may be made through IMSA Registration at IMSA Headquarters.
ARTICLE 3 ­ MEMBERSHIP & CREDENTIALS
3. MEMBERSHIP & CREDENTIALS
3.1. Requirement. Any person who desires to participate in an Event as a Competitor, Official, Promoter, Manufacturer or other Membership types, must apply for, receive, and possess a valid, current IMSA Membership authorizing participation in that capacity. IMSA may, but is not required to, accept as an IMSA Member any individual or business that has properly and truthfully completed and filed a Membership application, agreed to abide by the RULES, paid the fee(s) prescribed for Membership, and meets the required qualifications. All Membership cards and credentials issued by IMSA remain the property of IMSA. Memberships and credentials are not transferable. Privileges may be revoked at any time for noncompliance with the RULES.
3.2. IMSA is dedicated to the highest degree of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity in sports car racing. For that reason, IMSA may reject the Membership application of an otherwise qualified applicant in the interest of sports car racing or IMSA, in IMSA’s sole discretion. Among other things, participation or involvement by a person or business entity (including, in the case of a business entity, involvement by any stockholder, director, officer, employee, partner or agent thereof) in conduct detrimental to sports car racing or to IMSA, whether in the course of Competition or not, and whether the person or business entity was a Member or applicant at the time of such conduct, may result in rejection of a Membership application by IMSA. Any person or business entity whose Membership application has been declined by IMSA may appeal directly to the IMSA Chief Appellate Officer in accordance with Art. 59.5 (Appeal to the IMSA Chief Appellate Officer).
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3.3. Application Process. Application forms for IMSA Membership are available at merg.imsa.com. Upon completion, they must be submitted, including the required fee(s), through the specified means to Headquarters, which is the only IMSA office authorized to approve and issue such Memberships. The receipt of a Membership/License and Annual Credential Application and Agreement and fee(s) by an Official and the depositing of accompanying fee(s) by IMSA do not constitute the issuance of or approval by IMSA of such an application for IMSA Membership.
3.4. Minimum Requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth below for a specific type of Membership all applicants must:
3.4.1. Be at least 16 years of age.
3.4.2. Execute and deliver to IMSA such authorizations, releases, applications, consents, waivers, resumes and other documents as may be required by IMSA from time to time.
3.5. Minors. All applicants who are 16 or 17 years old at the time of application and are not legally emancipated, must also include with their Membership/License and Annual Credential Application and Agreement, a fully complete Annual Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement that is signed by the applicant. Also included must be an original of the standard and the Florida Annual Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement signed by the applicant’s father and mother, or legal guardian. For Minor Drivers, a Treatment of Minor form is also required. An applicant, who is 16 or 17 and emancipated, must include with their Membership/License and Annual Credential Application and Agreement, a copy of the emancipation order. Specific Events may have additional requirements for minors that must be fulfilled prior to participation in such Event.
3.6. Business Entities. If the applicant is a partnership, corporation or other entity, the person responsible for all communication and contact with IMSA regarding the business shall fill out the Membership/License and Annual Credential Application and Agreement and such person must meet the eligibility requirements for the capacity in which the business wishes to participate.
3.7. Driver Membership. Every person who drives a Car in an Event must possess a current IMSA Driver Membership. A Driver must be approved to participate for each specific IMSA Series using IMSA required equipment (Art. 21).
3.7.1. (SSR) Every person who drives a Car in an Event must possess a current IMSA Driver Membership/License. The standard IMSA Driver Membership minimum age is 17 years old. The minimum age may be reduced to one year younger, at the sole discretion of IMSA, where the Driver has significant racing experience in formal organized Competition. For the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series exclusively, the IMSA Driver Membership minimum age is 15 years old. The minimum age may be reduced to one year younger, at the sole discretion of IMSA, where the Driver has significant racing experience in formal organized Competition. Significant racing experience typically includes at least one or more seasons of successful participation in a recognized series, completing at least 75% of that season’s races, in a car of a similar performance capacity as the requested series, or other class as approved by IMSA. For a Membership in the capacity of a Driver, at a minimum the applicant must:
A. If requested by IMSA Officials, provide a racing resume detailing past racing participation and experience qualifications. If requested by Officials, submit to and pass driving ability tests conducted by and at the discretion of Officials, whose decision as to the applicant’s driving ability is Conclusive.
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i.

(SSR) Prospective Drivers without extensive racing resumes newly applying to IMSA:

IMSA considers Driver applicants primarily based on recent racing participation. Schools, testing, lapping, and/or similar activities have negligible influence. No IMSA sanctioned Series is considered entry-level. The expected minimum threshold of experience increases relative to the prominence of that IMSA Series.

Driver applicants must demonstrate a reasonable depth of competitive background for consideration. Such background is generally expected to include a minimum of a season’s racing in an acceptable, competitive, formally organized series. The more competitive and professionally recognized the series and experience, the greater its influence. The Race Director(s) of the applicant’s prospective Series consider multiple factors when reviewing an applicant and may accept other, or require more, than the above.

New Driver applicants must provide a `racing resume’, which should detail the following:

Year, Series, Track, Car, Class, Number of competitors in class, Results overall and in class. Official results documents are acceptable support materials.

B. Be physically and physiologically fit as determined in the sole discretion of IMSA. In this regard, IMSA requires a Competitor or applicant to:

i.

At a minimum, have a current (issued at the time of IMSA Driver Membership application

release date or later) completed IMSA, FIA, INDYCAR, SRO Motorsports America,

NASCAR or World Endurance Championship (WEC) medical examination form from the

current season.

ii.

Submit to and pass one or more physical examinations by a qualified physician(s);

iii.

Complete a neurocognitive base line ImPACT test / assessment from ImPACT

Applications, Inc. within the last two (2) IMSA seasons prior to the date of submitting the

Membership application and prior to participation in the first Official Session of their first

Race Event. Proof of completion must be submitted via MERG (Art. 13.2) to the Driver

Medical Documents Submission Portal. The test must be performed by a Credentialed

ImPACT Consultant healthcare provider or at the accredited website provided by IMSA as

part of the application process. For a nearby provider see:

http://impacttest.com/find_care_provider. Allow sufficient time to complete the assessment

prior to the Driver’s first Event.

C. To participate in FIA listed Events, a Driver must also have a valid, current FIA Driver license. Application for an FIA license may be made through IMSA registration at IMSA Headquarters.

D. (SSR) Mazda MX-5 Cup Drivers are not required to have FIA Driver Licenses.

3.7.2. (SSR) To be eligible to participate in the Event, Drivers must submit an application with all required documents (including medical materials) by CoB on the Tuesday two (2) weeks prior to the Event week. After this deadline until close of Sporting Checks (Art. 11.2), a fee must be paid to expedite the credentialing process. No applications (or related documents) are processed for the Event after close of Sporting Checks (Art. 11.2) except in the extraordinary circumstance of a replacement Driver as approved by IMSA. In some instances, deadlines may be adapted in consideration of holidays and consecutive Events. Deadlines per Schedule/SR.

3.7.3. IMSA Driver Memberships may be issued to Drivers holding valid FIA Grade C licenses issued by IMSA or their home ASN. Holders of foreign FIA licenses must provide written documentation of permission to Race with IMSA granted by their national sporting authority (ASN).

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3.7.4. Provisional Driver Memberships may be issued to Drivers whose qualifications require further evaluation. As a condition of entry, these Drivers recognize that their Membership is subject to suspension or revocation at any time and such decision by the Officials is Conclusive. Holders of provisional Memberships are subject to a period of evaluation prior to a determination of qualification for an IMSA Driver Membership.
3.8. IMSA ENTRANT MEMBERSHIP
3.8.1. An Entrant must be specified for all entries and is required in order to take certain actions under the IMSA RULES. An Entrant must be at minimum, 18 years of age. It is the responsibility of the Entrant wishing to participate in an Event to obtain the appropriate Event Entry Application and to ascertain and abide by all applicable deadlines and instructions. Holders of foreign FIA licenses must proactively secure and provide written documentation of permission to Race with IMSA granted by their national sporting authority (ASN).
3.8.2. Entrant Representative/Team Representative. An Entrant must nominate an Entrant Representative. An Entrant Representative may designate a Team Representative. The Entrant Representative and Team Representative may be the same person.
3.8.3. Responsibility. Entrants are at all times responsible for the conduct of their Competitors. An offense committed by a Competitor may be charged to the Entrant. Unpaid fines of the Entrant, its designee and/or Competitors may be collected by deducting the amount from any Point Fund / Prize Money of the Entrant. Entrants are at all times responsible for anyone in their pit, whether members of their Team and/or Crew or not. Credential policy violation penalties may include confiscation and requirement to seek SEC replacement on a per-Event basis.
A. Entrant is responsible for any credential(s) attributed to Entrant for the entirety of the season, regardless of the continued employment status of any Crew or other assignee. Upon Employee termination / separation, Entrant must return to IMSA any credential in order to cancel it or receive another in its place.
3.8.4. Change in Ownership. An Entrant Membership is non-assignable and non-transferable, unless approved by IMSA in writing. With respect to an Entrant that is a business and/or partnership entity, the Entrant must promptly inform IMSA in writing, using the appropriate form, if the entity is altered in any material manner or the entity’s stock or assets are sold (other than routine daily stock sales) or becomes the subject of a merger or the entity’s ownership interest materially changes. When informed of such a change, IMSA in its sole discretion may revoke the entity’s Membership or permit the continuation of the Entrant Membership by the altered entity.
3.8.5. Team Change. Any change to the Team including without limitation (i) Car number, (ii) Team name, or (iii) registered Car manufacturer, is subject to IMSA’s prior written approval and a change fee. To request a change, Entrant must complete the applicable Team change form, available from the Competiton Administration Department, and submit it with the applicable administrative fee for IMSA’s review. This review may take up to two (2) weeks for IMSA to review a Team change request. IMSA, in its sole discretion, may assign to the new Car number, Team name or Car the Championship Points earned by the previous Car number, Team name and/or Car, if doing so is in the interest of Competition and sports car racing and fees may apply. IMSA may make such other determinations regarding scoring, Point Fund / Prize Money as it determines to be in the interest of Competition and sports car racing.
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3.8.6. Entrant Change. Transfer of any Team or party of a Team (Car, Car Number, Team name, Championship Points) to another Entrant is subject to IMSA’s prior approval in its sole discretion. To request a transfer, Entrant must complete the applicable Entrant Change Form available on MERG (Art. 13.2) and submit it with the applicable administrative fee for IMSA’s review. This review may take up to two (2) weeks for IMSA to review a transfer of Team request. If IMSA determines in its sole discretion that the Team (or part thereof) may be transferred, the original Entrant must pay to IMSA an additional administrative fee up to Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). The new partnership, corporation or business entity must hold an Entrant Membership. IMSA, in its sole discretion, may assign to the new Entrant the Championship Points earned by the Team of the former Entrant, if doing so is in the interest of Competition and sports car racing. IMSA may make such other determinations regarding scoring, Point Fund / Prize Money regarding the transferred Entry as it determines to be in the interest of Competition and sports car racing.
3.8.7. IMSA issues the Membership in the name of the Entrant as named on the Membership application. If the Car is owned/managed by a partnership, corporation or other business entity, the Membership is issued in the name of the partnership, corporation or business entity, and the Membership will further indicate the name of the individual legally responsible for the ownership and operation of the business entity. That person is the party responsible for all communications and contact with IMSA regarding all business (as opposed to Competition) matters in connection with the Car.
3.8.8. (SSR) There are two (2) types of Entries: Premium and Standard.
A. (SSR) Premium entries are considered committed to enter and participate in all scheduled Events for the entire season in their respective championship.
B. (SSR) Standard entries enter Events individually and are committed to participate in all entered Events.
3.8.9. (SSR) There is a one-time IMSA Premium or Standard Entry Package Fee, in addition to individual Event entry fees for each Race.
3.9. Crew. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Crew, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 16 years of age and (ii) Be physically fit as determined in the sole discretion of IMSA. In this regard, IMSA may require an applicant to pass one or more physical examination(s) by a qualified physician(s).
3.10. Official. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Official, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 18 years of age; (ii) Possess, in the sole discretion of IMSA, the necessary qualifications and abilities to carry out the duties of an Official; and (iii) Be physically fit as determined in the sole discretion of IMSA. In this regard, IMSA may require an applicant to pass one or more physical examination(s) by a qualified physician(s).
3.11. Partner. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Partner, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 18 years of age; and (ii) Be an employee or agent of an entity that has a direct contractual relationship with IMSA (sponsor, Manufacturer, Constructor, Tire Partner, Series entitlement sponsor, Promoter, etc.).
3.12. Industry Representative. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Industry Representative, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 18 years of age; and (ii) Be an employee or agent of a company that supplies products or services to Competitors and have entered into an Industry Partner Agreement with IMSA.
3.13. Media. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of Media, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 18 years of age; and (ii) Be assigned to cover IMSA Event(s), and (iii) agree to and execute the IMSA standard media agreements.
3.14. Non-Participant Single Event Credential. To secure and maintain Membership in the capacity of NonParticipant, an applicant must at minimum: (i) Be 16 years of age; and (ii) be nominated by a partner, employee, official or Team.
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3.15. MEMBERSHIP STIPULATIONS
3.15.1. IMSA may specify, limit or restrict the types of Series, Cars, or racetracks in which a Member may participate.
3.15.2. Non-Transferable. An IMSA Membership is non-transferable and non-assignable. It may be used only by the Member to whom it is issued. Any attempt to transfer, lend, or permit any other person or entity to use it shall result in a penalty imposed on the Member by IMSA. IF FOR ANY REASON, WHETHER INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL, A MEMBERSHIP IS TRANSFERRED, LOANED, OR USED BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, THE ORIGINAL MEMBER SHALL INDEMNIFY IMSA AND ALL RELATED PARTIES FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH TRANSFER, LOAN OR USE.
3.15.3. Membership Status. A Member is not an agent or employee of IMSA by virtue of such Membership. With respect to any IMSA-related activities in which a Member engages, unless the Member is also an employee of IMSA, the Member shall act as and be deemed to be either an independent contractor or an employee of a person or entity other than IMSA, and not an agent or employee of IMSA. Each such Member, or the Member’s employer, is obligated to furnish any tools, supplies or materials necessary to perform the Member’s duties. Each such Member shall be responsible for compensating, and shall be responsible for all actions of, their employees or agents. Each such Member assumes all responsibility, either by himself/herself or on behalf of his/her employer, for any charges, record keeping, premiums and taxes, if any, payable on any funds the Member may receive as a result of any activities as a Member, including but not limited to, social security taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, workers compensation insurance, income taxes and withholding taxes. If a Member is an IMSA employee, the Employee Manual supersedes these RULES on any violations and/or disciplinary actions.
3.15.4. Suspension. IMSA may suspend a Membership for a definite or indefinite period of time in the interest of sports car racing or IMSA, in IMSA’s sole discretion. The affected Member may appeal such a suspension directly to the Chief Appellate Officer in accordance with Art. 59.5 (Appeal to the IMSA Chief Appellate Officer). Such Member shall have no right to receive, and IMSA shall not be obligated to refund, any part or all of the fee(s) previously paid by the Member to IMSA.
3.15.5. Voluntary Termination. A Member may terminate his/her Membership at any time by providing a letter of resignation to Headquarters. Such Member shall have no right to receive, and IMSA shall not be obligated to refund, any part or all of the fee(s) previously paid by the Member to IMSA.
3.15.6. Involuntary Termination. IMSA may terminate a Membership at any time in the interest of sports car racing or IMSA, in IMSA’s sole discretion. The affected Member must surrender their credential immediately upon request but may appeal such involuntary termination directly to the Chief Appellate Officer in accordance with Art. 59.5 (Appeal to the IMSA Chief Appellate Officer). Such Member shall have no right to receive, and IMSA shall not be obligated to refund, any part or all of the fee(s) previously paid by the Member to IMSA.
3.15.7. Expiration. An IMSA Membership expires automatically on December 31 of the calendar year in which the Membership is issued.
3.15.8. Ejection. A Supervisory Official may eject a Member from an Event or from the premises in an emergency situation, as determined by such Supervisory Official, to promote the orderly conduct of the Event and/or future Events. An ejection is Conclusive.
3.15.9. Medical. For safety reasons, at any time during the calendar year IMSA may require a Competitor to undergo a physical or psychological examination by designated medical professionals at the Competitor’s expense.
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3.15.10. Interim Review of Member Qualifications. IMSA, in its sole discretion, may review the qualifications of a Member at any time after issuance of a Membership and may require the Member to submit to such additional physical examinations, to submit a resume or an updated resume to include Driver information and record of competition, or to pass such additional Driver ability tests, and may take such other action or require the Member to take such other action as IMSA may deem appropriate, to determine whether the Member continues to qualify for the applicable type of Membership under these RULES.
3.16. CODE OF CONDUCT
3.16.1. An IMSA Member shall not make or cause to be made a public statement and/or communication that criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, handicapping condition or official position.
3.16.2. IMSA is dedicated to the highest standards of safety and conduct and all Members must conduct themselves accordingly. Unsafe or inappropriate conduct may result in the imposition of penalties. Acts or omissions that constitute a violation of the IMSA RULES, or are detrimental to auto racing, sports car racing, IMSA, Promoters, sponsors, participants or fans, may result in the imposition of penalties.
3.16.3. All Members of IMSA are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner. Persons whose appearance, associations or affiliations at or away from an Event are deemed inappropriate or who exhibit conduct that is offensive, abrasive, in bad taste, or otherwise inappropriate or who have been convicted of criminal activity may be denied Membership or may have their existing Membership and/or credential suspended or revoked by IMSA. Such conduct may also be or be considered a violation of these RULES and may result in the imposition of other penalties.
A. Individuals whose Membership has been suspended or revoked may be able to complete a remediation process of IMSA’s choosing to permit future reinstatement of Membership.
3.16.4. Competitors may be required to take part in certain fan and media activities as directed by the Officials. Such activities may include but are not limited to autograph periods, television interviews, fan forums, tech talks, pit lane or Paddock “open houses”, etc. Failure or refusal to participate as directed, once scheduled and notified either in-person or through the SR or otherwise, may result in the imposition of penalties. Arriving late, missing the activity or departing early, without permission from IMSA Officials, is a breach of the RULES.
3.16.5. Except during periods of extreme weather, or when permission of IMSA Officials is obtained, Competitors must not fully enclose their Paddock setups (including the use of clear panels) such as to obscure the view of fans of the majority of the activities including, at least, the preparation of one (1) Car. Teams are encouraged to be fan friendly.
A. Competitors must not fully enclose their pit lane setups such as to obscure the view of fans of the majority of the activities including, at least, the campaigning of one (1) Car.
3.16.6. Failure to obey the direction of an IMSA Official or Promoter representative, as such pertain to the procedures and RULES that govern the organization and administration of an Event, is considered a breach of the RULES.
3.16.7. Any Member that publicly criticizes and/or disparages IMSA or its Officials may be considered to be acting in an unsportsmanlike manner prejudicial or detrimental to IMSA and the best interests of the sport and shall be considered a breach of the RULES.
3.16.8. Actions or in-action not otherwise specifically prohibited by these RULES, of a Member while participating in an Event deemed by IMSA to be or to cause a situation, unnecessarily dangerous, negligent or otherwise inappropriate, shall be considered a breach of the RULES.
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3.16.9. Actions or in-action on the part of a Competitor that, in the opinion of the Race Director and/or the Supervisory Officials results in an unfair advantage to the Competitor shall constitute unsportsmanlike conduct, and is a breach of the RULES and is subject to penalty (Art. 57).
3.16.10. During each Event, there may be several mandatory meetings, including Driver and/or Team Manager briefings. Failure to attend or late arrival is a breach of these RULES. Attendance is for the specified Competitors, and guests or other attendees must receive prior approval.
3.16.11. Animals are prohibited in the pit lane, on the racetrack, or in the pit lane area. Animals are prohibited in the Paddock and/or in any public area except as permitted by the Promoter or as may be required by law. Such animals must be leashed or harnessed.
3.16.12. Entrants must ensure that all persons related to their Team abide by the IMSA RULES. Throughout the Event, it is the individual and collective responsibility of any Team and/or Crew to ensure that the RULES are respected.
3.16.13. Throughout the Event, it is the Entrant’s responsibility to ensure that their Car complies with the RULES, including without limitation the safety requirements and technical specifications.
3.16.14. Unregistered Driver: A Driver who has not satisfactorily completed registration and/or Sporting Checks is prohibited from taking part in any on-track Session. Penalty: Minimum $10,000 Fine.
3.17. CREDENTIALS / PARKING PASSES
3.17.1. Only persons approved by IMSA are permitted to enter restricted areas (i.e., garage areas, pits, racing surface and similar areas) after they have personally signed all required entry forms, waivers and release of liability forms and pit permits applicable to the particular Event and obtain an IMSA issued credential. Persons are prohibited from signing at any time, for any reason, any entry form, waiver and release of liability form or pit permit for anyone other than themselves. Credentials must be displayed at all times during an Event. Competitors must not enter Race Control, timing and scoring and/or the broadcast compound during any Session unless permitted or directed by an Official.
3.17.2. Annual credentials are available for Members in the capacity of: Entrant Representative, Team Representative, Admin Representative, Driver, Crew, Industry Support, Supplier, Team PR, Team VIP, Media, Photo/Video, Photographer, Promoter, VIP, Partner, Vendor, Official and Employee upon execution and acceptance by IMSA of an Annual Credential Application. IMSA Single-event credentials are available to Members in the capacity of: Industry Support, Supplier, Media, Photo/Video, Photographer, Promotor, Partner, Crew, VIP and Vendor.
3.17.3. An IMSA annual credential serves as a valid credential for each Event. Single-event credentials are sold by IMSA registration upon authorization of the Entrant or Official and availability may be limited.
3.17.4. IMSA-designated participants and each Car entered in an Event receives serialized seasonal Team automobile parking passes, which remain the property of IMSA. IMSA reserves the right to remove automobiles without a valid parking pass at the owner’s expense. Lost or stolen passes can be replaced once per season at a cost of $500.00. Designated lots and additional parking restrictions may apply as specified in the applicable SR. Possession of a parking pass shall not guarantee parking availability. Misuse of the parking pass system may be penalized.
3.17.5. Annual Paddock and/or Pit Lane golf cart or tugger passes are assigned by IMSA to each Team and are only valid in the designated areas. All other Paddock / pit regulations apply. Passes are nontransferable. A Team must return a previously issued pass to obtain a replacement (see Art. 20.3.5).
A. ADA passes to permit access during restricted Track Walks are available from IMSA as appropriate.
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3.17.6. Improper use and/or falsification of any credential, parking pass and/or access pass is prohibited. Penalty: minimum $5,000 fine and suspension or revocation of Membership and/or any other penalty available per Art. 57.
ARTICLE 4 ­ ENTRIES
4. ENTRIES
4.1. Release. BY SUBMITTING AN EVENT ENTRY APPLICATION AND/OR TAKING PART IN ANY ACTIVITY RELATING TO THE EVENT, A MEMBER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE DECISIONS OF IMSA OFFICIALS RELATING TO THE EVENT OR ANY MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE EVENT, AND AGREES THAT SUCH DECISIONS ARE FINAL, NON-APPEALABLE (EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE RULES) AND NON-LITIGABLE. SUCH MEMBER FURTHER AGREES TO INSPECT THE FACILITIES, AND HIS/HER CAR AND ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT, SAFETY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT, AND CONDITIONS AT THE RACETRACK, TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN A SAFE, RACEABLE AND USABLE CONDITION, AND THAT THE MEMBER VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES THE RISK OF, AND HAS NO CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST IMSA, THE PROMOTER OR THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, OFFICIALS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES BY REASON OF, DAMAGE TO THE CAR, OR INJURY OR DEATH OF THE DRIVER, CREW OR ANY OTHER PERSON. ALL MEMBERS ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES SUSTAINED, INCLUDING DEATH, AND ALL PROPERTY DAMAGE, ANYTIME THEY ARE IN THE RACING AREAS OR EN-ROUTE THERETO OR THEREFROM. EACH MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE MEMBER’S SPOUSE AND NEXT OF KIN HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE MEMBER UNDERSTANDS THE HIGH RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WHICH MAY RESULT FROM RACING, AND THAT THE MEMBER SOLELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS.
4.2. To participate in an Event, an Entrant must complete and have approved, an Event Entry Application and paid the applicable Event entry fee in accordance with the directions stated on the Event Entry Application. An Event Entry Application accepted by IMSA shall constitute a contract, binding the Entrant to take part in the Event and pay the applicable Event entry fee, either with the Driver(s) designated or with IMSA-approved substitute Driver(s), unless prevented by forces beyond his control. If an Entrant enters an Event without having properly submitted an Event Entry Application, the Entrant by such actions nevertheless agrees that they are subject to the RULES, as well as all statements, releases and obligations appearing in the Event Entry Application, as if they had properly submitted an Event Entry Application. Acceptance of any Event Entry Application is at the discretion of IMSA.
4.2.1. (SSR) Transporter(s), equipment and/or race Car(s) are prohibited in the Paddock until all entry requirements are met.
4.2.2. (SSR) For a Premium Entry chosing the per-Event payment option, payment not submitted by the Event Entry deadline is subject to a late fee.
4.2.3. (SSR) For a Standard Entry, if an Event Entry Application and payment are not submitted by the deadline, IMSA in its sole discretion may accept the Event Entry Application, subject to a late fee.
4.3. Event Entry Deadlines.
4.3.1. (SSR) The Event entry deadline is by close of business (CoB) on the Tuesday, two (2) weeks prior to the Event week, unless otherwise specified and communicated by IMSA and as listed in the SR.
4.3.2. (SSR) The Final Event entry deadline is by CoB on the Monday of the week prior to the Event week, unless otherwise specified and communicated by IMSA and as listed in the SR. After the Event entry deadline up to the Final Event entry deadline, a fee of $2,500 is applied.
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4.3.3. (SSR) Entries submitted after the Final Event entry deadline (CoB on the Monday prior to the Event week, unless otherwise specified and communicated by IMSA and as listed in the SR) are accepted at the sole discretion of IMSA and may include an additional fee.
4.3.4. (SSR) The deadline to make Driver changes to the Entry List to approved Driver names is by CoB on the Monday of the week prior to the Event week, unless otherwise specified and communicated by IMSA and as listed in the SR. After this deadline, a fee of $500 is applied per Driver change.
4.3.5. An Event Confirmation Declaration must be submitted via the MERG system (Art. 13.2) no later than 4:00 pm ET on the Monday of the week prior to the Event week, unless otherwise specified and communicated by IMSA and/or as listed in the SR. For Event Confirmation Declarations received after this deadline, a fee of $500 is charged.
A. (SSR) For Mazda MX-5 Cup, an Event Confirmation Declaration is required only at the time of the first entered Event of the season. If a change is later required, Art. 4.3.5 applies.
4.4. A Car must be entered by the holder of a current IMSA Entrant Membership.
4.4.1. (SSR) Entrant may enter multiple Cars but each Car earns championship points separately.
4.5. After the close of Sporting Checks, Driver substitution(s) are subject to the approval of IMSA.
4.5.1. (SSR) Requests must be directed to the Series Manager, Duane Sampson, dsampson@imsa.com.
4.6. At Events where the physical limitations of the facilities limit the maximum number of Cars, IMSA may establish specific criteria for the number of Cars permitted to participate.
4.7. Entry Acceptance and Refusal. IMSA is the sole judge of whether an Event Entry Application is accepted and such decision is Conclusive. IMSA is not obligated to give any reason for such a decision. An Entrant whose Event Entry Application is refused by IMSA shall be promptly informed of that fact by IMSA and the applicable Event entry fee returned. Due to Paddock and pit lane capacity limitations and/or restrictions, IMSA may limit or cap entries at its sole discretion. Such restriction or denial of Entry is Conclusive.
4.8. Falsification. If it is determined that the Entry Application contains false information or incorrect statements, it may be considered null and void and any fees paid to IMSA shall be forfeited. If it is found in the sole determination of IMSA that a full-season entry Entrant does not participate or did not intend to participate in all the Events of the season, the Entrant shall remain responsible for all entry fees and is additionally subject to penalty and fines as outlined in the Entry Application. Such determination is Conclusive.
4.9. Withdrawal of Entry. Once an entry is accepted for an Event, the Entrant becomes obligated to attempt in good faith to compete in the Event to the best of his/her ability. The Entrant Representative must submit in writing any request to change the entry, including the withdrawal of the entry, to IMSA via MERG (Art. 13.2) no later than the Final Event entry deadline (CoB on the Monday of the week prior to the Event week), which IMSA may accept or decline in its sole discretion. If the request is received by IMSA later than the Final Event entry deadline or not at all, Entrant may be subject to a penalty fee of up to $5,000 and Entrant will still be obligated to pay the applicable Event entry fee(s). After the Close of Sporting Checks, a Car is no longer permitted to withdraw and may discontinue participation via MERG (Art. 13.2). A Car submitted as discontinue participation is shown as “No Time/No Speed” for any remaining Session(s) and as “DNS” for the Race. Penalty fees apply. After the start of the Race, a Car must be retired via MERG (Art. 13.2).
4.10. Car Number.
4.10.1. Car Registration. Entrants must register their Car(s) with IMSA by completing the necessary application forms and paying the appropriate fees. Competition numbers are assigned by IMSA following the completion of the registration process.
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4.10.2. Competition Number. Competition numbers are non-assignable and non-transferable, except by IMSA. Entrant must use the assigned competition number on the Car registered by the Entrant. During an Event, Entrant must use the competition number to identify a particular Car and must not be transferred to another Car during the same Event, except with IMSA written approval. At subsequent Events, Entrant may use the competition number to identify a different Car registered by the Entrant. Championship points, awards and/or Point Fund / Prize Money are awarded to the Entrant for the performance of the Car identified by the competition number assigned to Entrant. If IMSA changes an Entrant’s competition number, IMSA, at its option, may transfer Entrant’s championship points to the new competition number. IMSA reserves the right to revoke, reassign or transfer competition numbers at any time.
4.10.3. Number Allocation. The allocation of competition numbers is exclusively controlled by IMSA. Such numbers must comply with IMSA requirements and number panel requirements.
A. (SSR) Three-digit (000) numbers and numbers beginning with zero (0X) are prohibited except as approved at the sole discretion of IMSA. Certain numbers may be restricted or retired at IMSA’s discretion. The number “1” is reserved for the preceding season Team champion should the Entrant select it and is ineligible for use by another Competitor.
B. (SSR) A Team applying for a Premium Entry but failing to submit and pay for the Entry by the first Tuesday in December of the current season for the Series forfeits the right to use their previous or historical number if another Entry requesting that number is then approved (received and paid).
C. (SSR) A Premium Entry Team may, only with IMSA approval, use an approved temporary number for significant cause without jeopardizing their right to their previous or historical number and retaining the Team championship points.
D. (SSR) Car number duplication is prohibited between the USA and CAN championships and any number is only assigned to a single Car, regardless of championship.
4.11. Payment. 4.11.1. Failure to pay all sums due to IMSA or its contractors, agents and affiliated companies, or to the various Series sponsors or Promoters may result in revocation of credentials or Membership, withholding of any Point Fund / Prize Money or other penalties as well as potential denial of future Premium Entrant access and previous Car number. Pre-payment options may be available. 4.11.2. IMSA may charge interest of 5% per month, or 12% per annum, or the highest amount permitted by law if lower, on any sums outstanding. IMSA may charge a service fee up to the maximum amount permitted by law for any returned or canceled check, insufficient funds, or refused credit card payment. 4.11.3. Multiple declined credit Cards and/or returned checks may require future payments to be made by cash or wire transfer only. 4.11.4. All Point Fund / Prize Money won shall be paid by IMSA solely and directly to the applicable Entrant. IMSA requires that each Entrant provide a W9 and/or other required governmental documentation prior to distribution of payment.
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ARTICLE 5 ­ INSURANCE, INJURIES & RESPONSIBILITY
5. INSURANCE, INJURIES & RESPONSIBILITY 5.1. Participant Accident Insurance. IMSA provides participant accident (PA) insurance coverage to competitors and crew during IMSA sanctioned Events. Subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, the policy limits are as follows: $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000 Excess Medical $1,000,000 Excess Catastrophic Medical Emergency (ambulance) transport from track to hospital: Maximum $7,500 5.2. Injuries. Any Competitor involved in an incident in which there is an injury must report such incident to the IMSA Medical Liaison, Series Manager or a Supervisory Official prior to leaving the Event on the day the incident occurred. Where there is significant damage or injury, or at the direction of any Official, a Competitor MUST present himself or be transported to the Promoter medical facility for evaluation. For after-hours medical, dial 911. IMSA Event medical facility information is listed in the Schedule/SR. Participant accident insurance coverage may be declined by the insurance provider if an Official is not notified and/or the Competitor is not evaluated by the Promoter medical staff. The Competitor is solely responsible for all medical costs, including any costs associated with off-site medical transportation, for injuries not covered by the PA insurance provider. 5.3. Assumption of Risk. Automobile racing is an inherently dangerous sport and each Member assumes that risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage when participating in an Event. The risk of serious injury or death cannot be eliminated and is always present at a high level. Members are required to advise their spouses and next of kin, if any, of this fact. IMSA cannot be and is not responsible for all or even most aspects of the safety effort. That responsibility instead rests with the various participants in the Event as follows: 5.3.1. IMSA Responsibility. Employees and representatives of IMSA, when they are present at an Event, will inform the Promoter of any inadequacies in the facilities, safety personnel and equipment, or other conditions at the racetrack that they (a) observe and (b) consider in their best judgment to be inconsistent with the interests of safety. In addition, IMSA works with Competitors, Promoters, Manufacturers and Constructors and Tire Partners and outside independent experts to facilitate, where and when appropriate, the exchange of useful information regarding safety designs, products, practices and procedures. IMSA, however, is not and does not hold itself out as an expert in safety standards, designs, products, practices or procedures, nor is IMSA a standards organization or a designer, manufacturer or seller of safety-related products, facility designs or Car designs. IMSA DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF SAFETY TO ANY MEMBER OR OTHER PERSON AND CANNOT AND DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE ADEQUACY ­ FOR PURPOSES OF SAFETY ­ OF THE FACILITY, SAFETY PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT, AND/OR CONDITIONS AT THE RACETRACK. The Promoter (see below) and the Members (see below) are solely and ultimately responsible for such matters at Events.
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5.3.2. Official’s Responsibility. Officials at an Event will inform the Promoter of any inadequacies they observe and consider in their best judgment to be inconsistent with the interest of safety, including but not limited to inadequacies in the facilities, safety personnel, equipment and conditions of the racetrack. In addition, if an inadequacy is observed on a Competitor’s Car, equipment, or conduct, Officials may take whatever action is reasonable and appropriate to correct such inadequacy, including but not limited to, requesting physical examination(s) and/or Driver ability tests. In any case, Competitor is obligated to follow the Official’s directives. IMSA, HOWEVER, IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADEQUACY OF A COMPETITOR’S CAR, RACING EQUIPMENT, OR RACING ACTIVITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE.
5.3.3. Promoter Responsibility. The Promoter is directly and finally responsible to ensure that the facility is adequate and that adequate safety personnel and equipment are provided for at each Event, both for the purpose of preventing injury where reasonably possible, responding to injury when it occurs; and that the conditions at the facility are maintained in a reasonable manner to reduce the risk of injury, all as more fully set forth in the Sanction Agreement applicable to the Event.
5.3.4. Member Responsibility. All Members are obligated to inspect the facility, safety personnel and equipment and conditions of the racetrack on a continuing basis before, during, and after the Event. Members must promptly report to IMSA and the Promoter any inadequacy in the facility, personnel, equipment, or conditions of the racetrack. Members also are solely and directly responsible for the safety of their Race Equipment and are obligated to perform their duties in a manner designed to minimize to the risk of injury to themselves and others.
5.4. NEITHER IMSA NOR THE PROMOTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADEQUACY OF A COMPETITOR’S RACE EQUIPMENT, OR RACING ACTIVITY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE. IMSA DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF SAFETY TO ANY COMPETITOR OR OTHER PERSON, AND CANNOT AND DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE ADEQUACY, FOR PURPOSES OF SAFETY, OF THE FACILITY, SAFETY PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT, OR CONDITIONS AT THE RACETRACK.
5.5. Each Member agrees and consents that in the event of injury or death in the course of or as a result of an Event, IMSA may obtain access to and copies of any and all medical records of the Member related to such injury or death.
5.6. IMSA Participant Accident Insurance is in effect, for all IMSA Sanctioned activities (Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the policy), from the beginning of the first Event Load-In day until the Load-Time for each specific Series per the Official Schedule.
ARTICLE 6 ­ MEDIA RELEASES
6. MEDIA RELEASES
6.1. Advertising and Promotion Release. Each Member by entering an Event, grants to IMSA, its duly authorized agents, assigns and licensees, including but not limited to the Series entitlement sponsors and Promoters, on an exclusive basis, the right to use and sublicense, Competitor’s name, likeness and performance, in and out of uniform, including photographs, images and sounds of Competitor, any Crew and/or any Car(s) with respect to which Competitor participates in the Event(s), in any way, material or medium (including but not limited to print, telecasts by and through television, cable television, radio, payper-view, closed circuit television, satellite signal, digital signal, film productions, audiotape productions, transmissions over the Internet, public and private online services authorized by IMSA, sales, other commercial projects and/or the like) for promoting, advertising, or reporting IMSA racing generally, the IMSA Series in which Competitor participates, and/or any Event(s) or related telecast or programming, before, during and after such Event and Competitor hereby relinquishes to IMSA exclusively and in perpetuity all rights thereto for such purpose.
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6.2. Broadcast Rights. Each Member by entering an Event acknowledges that IMSA and its licensees and assigns exclusively and in perpetuity owns any and all rights to broadcast, transmit, film, tape, capture, overhear, photograph, collect or record by any means, process, medium or device (including but not limited to television, cable television, radio, pay-per-view, closed circuit television, satellite signal, digital signal, film productions, audiotape productions, transmissions over the Internet, public and private online services authorized by IMSA, sales, other commercial projects and/or the like), whether or not currently in existence, all film, audio, video and/or photographic images, sounds and data (including but not limited to in-Car audio, in-Car video, in-Car radio, other electronic transmissions between Cars and Crew members and timing and scoring information) arising from, during, or in connection with the Event(s) or the Member’s performance in the Event, and that except for works created pursuant to the fair use doctrine or the IMSA Media Access Policy, IMSA shall be the sole owner of any and all copyrights, intellectual property rights and other proprietary rights worldwide in and to these works and in and to any other works, copyrightable or otherwise created from the images, sounds and data arising from, during or in connection with the Event(s) or Member’s performance in the Event. Each Member hereby agrees to take all steps reasonably necessary, and all steps requested by IMSA, to protect, perfect or effectuate IMSA’s ownership or other interest in these rights. Each Member agrees not to take any action, nor cause others to take any action, nor enter into any third-party agreement that would contravene, diminish, encroach or infringe upon these IMSA rights.
ARTICLE 7 ­ IMSA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
7. IMSA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
7.1. Notice – Any Member charged with any violation of the law relating to alcoholic beverages or illegal substances, or charged with any felony, shall notify the IMSA Managing Director, Racing Operations prior to the next scheduled Event or within seventy-two (72) hours of being charged, whichever is earlier.
7.2. Introduction – Through a comprehensive testing program, IMSA’s Substance Abuse Policy is designed to keep Events safe for everyone and provide a level playing field. Strong testing programs save lives, prevent injury, gives IMSA Members additional reasons to say no to illegal drugs and help identify people with substance abuse issues and facilitate their treatment. To those ends, IMSA prohibits the misuse of alcohol, prescription drugs, and any other substance used in a manner that affects safety or impacts the integrity of the Competition, including ­but not limited to– illegal or performance enhancing substances. All IMSA Members are responsible for whatever goes into their body.
7.3. Administration of this Policy; Program Administrator (PA), the Testing Laboratory and Medical Review Officer (MRO) – The Policy of this program is overseen by IMSA, but it is administered and implemented through a program administrator, testing laboratories, medical review officers and substance abuse professionals.
A. Program Administrator (PA) – IMSA has designated Dr. Doug Aukerman, M.D. as the program administrator (PA). The PA acts to oversee the administration and implementation of the program, but his primary role is to act as an advocate for the accuracy and integrity of the substance abuse testing process. The PA will also facilitate evaluations for IMSA Members for the Road to Recovery Program by coordinating evaluations with the appropriate substance abuse professional for advising on the creation of a Road to Recovery Plan that may include substance abuse counseling, treatment or rehabilitation.
B. Specimen Collection ­ All specimen collections pursuant to this Policy will be conducted by IMSA designated collectors. The IMSA designated collector shall administer all Reasonable Suspicion and Road to Recovery collections, and to assure transport of urine, blood, saliva, hair and/or breath specimens pursuant to this Policy.
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C. Testing Laboratory – All testing pursuant to this Policy will be done at the IMSA designated Testing Laboratory. The IMSA designated Testing Laboratory shall administer the testing of urine, blood, saliva, hair, and/or breath specimens pursuant to this Policy and to communicate the results to the MRO. IMSA reserves the right to designate other testing facilities, as needed to facilitate this Policy, throughout the year.

D. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) – IMSA has designated Douglas Aukerman, M.D., as the MRO of this Policy. The MRO is an independent and impartial physician to the laboratory’s findings, and is responsible for receiving and reviewing laboratory results generated pursuant to this Policy and determining whether there is a legitimate medical explanation for a positive drug test or refusal to test because of adulteration, substitution, or other non-negative test. Dr. Aukerman is a board certified Sports Medicine physician and a medical review officer certified by the American Association of Medical Review Officers (AAMRO). IMSA reserves the right to designate other MROs, as needed, to facilitate this Policy throughout the year.

7.4. IMSA Members Subject to Testing – All Members are required to adhere to IMSA’s Substance Abuse Policy and are subject to reasonable suspicion testing, as well as any subsequent follow-up testing and Road-to-Recovery testing that is necessary. (See Art. 7.6).

7.5. Prohibited Substances and Acts

7.5.1. Prohibited Substances – For the purpose of this Policy, prohibited substances are those substances that, in the PA’s and the MRO’s determination, in consultation with IMSA, may adversely affect the safety and well-being and performance of an IMSA Member at an Event, including without limitation illegal drugs. The PA and the MRO, in consultation with IMSA, may make this determination with respect to a particular substance at any time, including and without limitation at the time of discovery of the substance following a drug test. For the purposes of the IMSA RULES, federal bans and definitions of illegal substances supersedes any state and/or local ordinance, regulation or law allowing use of a substance. IMSA Members are prohibited from using, having in their system, possessing, purchasing, selling and/or participating in the distribution of any drug that is illegal to possess, use, and/or distribute by the laws of the United States of America and/or any of its 50 states, regardless of the amount, at any time. Illegal acquisition and/or illegal distribution of any prescription or over-the-counter medication are strictly prohibited at any time. In addition to the prohibition of illegal drugs described above, nonmedical use of the following non-exhaustive list of drugs is prohibited under this Policy.

A. Stimulants

Amphetamine, methamphetamine, Ecstasy (MDMA), Eve (MDEA), MDA, PMA, Phentermine, and other amphetamine derivatives and related compounds.

B. Narcotic Analgesics

Including without limitation, alfentanil, fentanyl, hydromorphone, marijuana (cannabis), meperidine, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, propoxyphene, sufentanil, heroin and/or their chemical and pharmacological analogs and related compounds, as well as codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, and codeine analogs and related compounds (including those available over the counter in some countries if taken for a non-medical use).

C. Ephedrine Class

Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and/or their chemical and pharmacological analogs and related compound as well as pseudoephedrine (even if purchased as an over the counter medication without a prescription) if used:

i.

in a manner that is inconsistent with the instructions provided by the drug manufacturer

(e.g., use in concentrations or amounts in excess of the manufacturer’s recommended

dose); or

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ii.

in a manner or an amount that may cause an increased risk to health, safety, or an

impairment of ability to perform his/her duties in relation to an Event.

D. Benzodiazepines

Including without limitation, alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam (Ativan), oxazapam (Serax), temazepam (Restoril), Alpha-hydroxy-alprazolam (Xanax), Nordiazepam (Valium) and/or their chemical and pharmacological analogs and related compounds.

E. Barbituates

Including without limitation, amobarbital (Amytal), butalbital (Anolor 300, Esgic, Fioricet, Fiorinal), butabarbital (Butisol), phenobarbital (Luminol, Solfoton), pentobarbital (Nembutal, Nembutal Sodium), secobarbital (Seconal) and/or their chemical and pharmacological analogs and related compounds.

F. Performance Enhancing Drugs

Including without limitation, Human Growth Hormone (hGH), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Luetenizing Hormone (LH) and Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1), clenbuterol, anabolic androgenic steroids (“AAS”), including without limitation:

·

Androstenediol

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Androstendione

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Bolasterone

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Boldenone

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Chloroxomesterone

(dehydrochlormethyl-

testosterone)

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Clostebol

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Dihydroepiandosterone

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Dihydrotestosterone

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Dromostanolone

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Epitestosterone

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4-Chlortestosterone

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Fluoxymesterone

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Formebolone

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Furazabol

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Mesterolone

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Methandienone

(methadrostenolone)

G. Muscle Relaxers

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Methandriol

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Methenolone

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Methylclostebol

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Methyltestosterone

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Methyltrienolone

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Mibolerone

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Nondrolone

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Norandrostendione

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Norethandrolone

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Oxabolone

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Oxandrolone

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Oxymesterone

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Oxymetholone

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Stanozolol

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Stenbolone

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Testosterone

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Trenbolone

Including without limitation, carisoprodol (Soma) and meprobamate (Miltown, Meprospan).

H. Sleep Aids

Including without limitation, zolpidem (Ambien).

I. Beta Blockers

Including without limitation, the following drugs and related compounds:

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Acebutolol

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Alprenolol

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Amosulalol

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Atenolol

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Betaxolol

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Bisoprolol

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Carteolol

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Esmolol

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Landiolol

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Levobunolol

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Mepindolol

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Metipranolol

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Nadolol

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Nebivolol

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Oxprenolol

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Penbutolol

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Pindolol

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Propranolol

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Metoprolol

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Sotalol

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Tilisolol

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Timolol

J. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators

Including without limitation, anastrozole, formestane, ATD, clomiphene, “SERMS” (raloxifence, tamoxifen (Nolvadex), toremifene, Arimidex, clomid, evista, fulvestrant, aromatase inhibitors (Androst ­ 3, 5-dien, 17-dione), SARMS, etc.

7.5.2. Medical and Non-Medical Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications – IMSA recognizes that there are many prescription and over-the-counter medications that serve essential or beneficial purposes for the health and well-being of IMSA Members, and nothing in this Policy is intended to discourage the proper use of these medications. Some medications, even when properly used, may adversely affect the safety and integrity of Competition. For example, many types of cough medicines contain codeine, which is a potent narcotic that may result in drowsiness or diminished alertness. Non-medical use of a prohibited, prescription, or over-the-counter medication by an IMSA Member is prohibited, and the MRO will examine whether: (1) the medication was used in a manner inconsistent with the instructions provided by the manufacturer, pharmacist and/or the prescribing physician; (2) the medication causes a competitive advantage, or a diminished or impaired ability to perform duties on the day of an Event; (3) the medication was used without a valid prescription from a licensed and treating physician that was given for a legitimate medical purpose; (4) the IMSA Member failed to advise the issuing physician that another physician was prescribing the same and/or similar medication; and/or (5) the medication was prescribed more than 6 months prior to an Event. For the purposes of the IMSA RULES, federal bans and definitions of illegal substances supersedes any state and/or local ordinance, regulation or law permitting the use of a substance.

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7.5.3. Alcohol – An IMSA Member is prohibited from consuming any alcohol 12 hours prior to or during any Session. An IMSA Member with breath, urine, saliva, or blood alcohol level above 20mg per 100ml (.02%) at the time of testing is deemed unfit for race driving, participating or officiating in an Event. Nothing in this paragraph shall preclude an IMSA Official from determining that an IMSA Member with a breath, urine, saliva, or blood alcohol test level below 20mg per 100ml (.02%) is physically unfit for race driving, participating, or officiating in an Event and taking such action as the IMSA Official may deem appropriate under the IMSA RULES.
7.5.4. Dietary and CBD Supplements – Dietary and CBD supplements may contain (either purposefully or through contamination) a prohibited substance under this Policy. Any product sold with a warning advising non-use if the purchaser is subject to a drug testing program should be avoided even though such product may be available without a prescription. IMSA Members may use a variety of apps or internet sources to become more educated about the contents of a supplement, but regardless of that information, the IMSA Member is responsible for any substance found in their system.
7.5.5. Masking Agents – The use or attempted use of any agent or technique that is designed to avoid detection of a prohibited substance and/or falsify, alter, compromise, or otherwise tamper with the integrity of a specimen or test under this Policy is prohibited. This includes providing false urine samples (e.g., urine substitution or synthetic urine), contaminating the urine sample with chemicals or chemical products, using pharmaceutical diuretics to purposefully dilute the urine sample, using masking agents, using Aromatase inhibitors that may be used to biologically manipulate the testosterone/epitestosterone ratio, and/or using epitestosterone to artificially alter the testosterone/epitestosterone ratio.
7.5.6. Substances That Mimic Effects of Banned Substances – IMSA Members are prohibited from using any legal or illegal substance, or combination of substances, including but not limited to synthetics, analogues and/or derivatives of a banned substance.
7.5.7. Manner of Use
A. Safety – The use of any legal or illegal substance, or combination of substances, which when taken into the human body, can impair the ability of the person to perform safely is prohibited. Under this Policy, any substance or combination of substances used in an unsafe manner is a violation. For example, a combination of drinking 10 cups of espresso, taking cold medicine and using prescribed sleep medication will cause a safety risk, although each substance in small amounts by themselves may not necessarily result in a violation of the SAP.
B. Integrity of Competition – The use of any legal or illegal substance, or combination of substances, which when taken into the human body, can alter or enhance a person’s ability to compete in a manner unfair to other Competitors is a violation. For example, a legal substance may be substantially similar to an illegal drug ­ i.e., an analogue or derivative of an illegal drug ­ use of that substance will result in a violation of the SAP.
7.5.8. Prescription Documentation for Prohibited Substances to the Medical Review Officer Competitors or Officials in the IMSA Series are required to notify and provide proof of prescriptions for all prohibited substances under this Policy to the MRO upon receipt of such a prescription from his/her treating physician. The method to provide this information to the MRO shall be:
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A. Using a fax cover sheet, print “IMSA SAP Information”, the Competitor or Official name and phone number, name of medication, the prescribing physician, and the physician’s phone number. Attach a copy of the prescription providing the dosage and duration instructions for proper use.

B. Fax both the cover sheet and copy of the prescription to the MRO at (888) 595-4949, or email scanned copies to mro@aukmed.net.

C. The Competitor’s or Official’s physician may receive a call from the MRO to discuss the prognosis and expected length of treatment and corresponding duration of the prescription.

7.6. Testing for Prohibited Substances – Under this Policy, all Competitors, Officials and IMSA Members will be tested on the following basis:

7.6.1. Reasonable Suspicion – IMSA may require an IMSA Member to submit to a test or tests if an IMSA Official has reasonable suspicion that the IMSA Member has violated any part of this Policy or has a competitive advantage or diminished ability to perform as a result of using any substance in violation with this Policy. Some of the conditions, observations and/or reports that may cause an IMSA Official to have such a reasonable suspicion are, without limitation, as follows:

A. When an IMSA Member is found or observed in possession of illegal substances or illegal drug paraphernalia at any time.

B. Observation of signs, symptoms, and/or behaviors generally understood to accompany the use of prohibited substances or alcohol use or intoxication including, without limitation:

i.

Physical signs of red or droopy eyes, dilated or constricted pupils;

ii.

Slurred speech, stumbling, or hyperactivity;

iii.

Needle marks;

iv.

Repeated unexplained disappearances from an Event;

v.

Constantly running nose, red appearance in the face, or persistent sniffing;

vi.

Time distortion, including repeated tardiness and missed appointments;

vii.

Chronic forgetfulness or broken promises;

viii.

Accidents during Events;

ix.

Inability to concentrate or remember, or to maintain attention;

x.

Mental confusion, paranoia, or presence of abnormal thoughts or ideas;

xi.

Violent tendencies, loss of temper, or irritability;

xii.

Extreme personality change or mood swings; or

xiii.

Deteriorating personal hygiene or appearance.

C. An arrest or conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or an alcohol or drug related conviction.

D. Receipt of a report from a reliable source that an IMSA Member is under the influence of substances prohibited under this Policy on the day of an Event, or, at any time, is using, possessing or selling illegal drugs or substance.

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E. The results of an examination or test, as provided by the IMSA RULES, which shows evidence of use of a prohibited substance or alcohol abuse or of adulteration or manipulation of the specimen.

F. The odor or aroma of an alcoholic beverage on or about the breath or body of a Competitor, Official or IMSA Member consistent with use of such a substance or alcoholic beverage on the day of an Event.

G. Violation of IMSA safety precautions or careless acts during an IMSA Event.

7.6.2. Follow-up testing – IMSA Members may be required to undergo follow-up testing as requested by the PA, MRO or IMSA. Tests may be:

A. Administrative. The PA may request follow-up testing for administrative issues.

B. MRO requested. The MRO may request follow-up testing for variety of reasons, including but not limited to:

i.

If the MRO finds that test results are invalid, the MRO may request a follow up

test to assist in analysis.

ii.

Monitor or determine therapeutic levels of prescription drugs.

iii.

Determine whether an IMSA Member is “cycling” or “stacking” performance

enhancing substances.

iv.

Assist in the investigative process to determine if there is a legitimate medical

reason for test results.

C. In its discretion, IMSA may decide to include drug and/or alcohol testing as a condition of probation. In the rare instances when that occurs, IMSA will review the situation and determine how many times, for how long, in what circumstances and for what substances a Member will be tested as part of probation and whether collections are to be observed.

7.6.3. The Road to Recovery / Competition Re-entry – IMSA Members, who violate this Policy are required to be evaluated and tested before returning to IMSA. In conjunction with the terms and condition of reinstatement of an IMSA license, the PA will provide for an evaluation with an appropriate substance abuse professional for the purpose of advising on the creation of a Road to Recovery Plan, which may include substance abuse counseling, treatment or rehabilitation. The PA will determine how many times the IMSA Member will be tested, for how long, and for what substances. The PA may also require that collections be under direct observation.

7.7. Specimens For Testing – IMSA may require an IMSA Member to submit to a test or tests, including without limitation urine, blood, saliva, hair, and/or breath tests. At the time of testing, the choice of specimen for a particular test is at the discretion the PA, MRO and IMSA. Also, the type of test performed is at the discretion of the PA, MRO and IMSA. In the event of disagreement, IMSA shall make the determination of the specimen for a particular test.

7.8. Refusal to Test

7.8.1. Refusing to submit to testing will be treated as if the test was found to be positive. For the purposes of this Policy, IMSA Members have refused to take a test if they:

A. Fail to participate, authorize or cooperate for testing, including failure to follow procedures of Art. 7.9.

B. Fail to appear for a test after being notified of the test.

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C. Fail to remain for the duration of testing or until all testing requirements are completed.
D. Fail to provide sufficient amount of the requested specimen, and the MRO determines that no legitimate medical reason exists for the insufficient specimen.
E. Fail to permit or allow a requested observed collection.
F. Fail to take a requested follow up test.
G. Fail to consult and/or cooperate with the MRO.
H. Fail to provide an unadulterated specimen. A test is considered a refusal for any findings of specimens that are adulterated, substituted, including but not limited to a finding of synthetic urine, synthetic marijuana, adulterants, intentional dilution of specimens, etc., and where no legitimate medical explanation supports the laboratory findings.
I. Any attempts by IMSA Members to mask or alter the results of the test will be considered a refusal.
7.8.2. Removal from IMSA Event – If an IMSA Official directs an IMSA Member, who refuses to consent to and participate in a test within the time period designated by the IMSA Official, the IMSA Member may be removed from the racing premises by an IMSA Official and may be subject to other emergency action as may be appropriate, including disciplinary action pursuant to IMSA RULES.
7.9. Authorization for Testing and Release – If an IMSA Member refuses to execute any authorization for the release of that IMSA Member’s medical records, as deemed relevant in the PA, MRO or IMSA’s discretion, or withdraws such authorization for testing and release pursuant to this Policy, IMSA Member will not be issued an IMSA license and, if already issued, the IMSA license will be suspended until the IMSA Member executes the above mentioned authorization and release and delivers it to IMSA. If an IMSA Official directs an IMSA Member to submit to a urine, blood, saliva, hair and/or breath test as provided by this Policy, that IMSA Member must consent to and participate in the test by the time designated by the IMSA Official. If that IMSA Member refuses to consent to and participate in such a test or tests within the time period designated by the IMSA Official, the IMSA Official may eject the IMSA Member from the racing premises or take such other emergency action as may be appropriate, and that IMSA Member will also be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the IMSA RULES.
7.10. Collection and Transport of Specimen(s) – The Collectors will, among other things, be responsible for the following procedures:
7.10.1. Identification & Direct Observation – The Collectors will confirm the identity of the person whose specimen is taken. Where necessary, the Collectors will conduct direct observation of the collection of the specimen(s) if directed by the MRO or if in the Collectors’s own discretion, the integrity of the testing process requires it. To direct an observed collection, the Collectors and his/her agents may consider not only their training and experience, but other factors, not limited to, but including: materials brought to the collection site, a temperature of the original specimen was out of range or the IMSA Member’s behavior indicates an attempt to tamper with a specimen, etc.
7.10.2. Designated times – The Collectors will ensure that the specimen(s) are collected within the designated time period. Normally, collection shall be made within one (1) hour or less of the notification of the IMSA Member that testing will be conducted, unless a different time is designated by the Collectors and/or an IMSA Official based on the circumstances.
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7.10.3. Recording or Photographing of Substance Abuse Procedures – Taking photographs and/or audio/visual recording of any of the IMSA Substance Abuse Program collection protocols or procedures is prohibited. IMSA Members are prohibited from bringing any electronic device capable of photography and/or audio/visual recording into the collection area.
7.10.4. Specimen quality – The Collectors will promptly measure the temperature of the specimen(s) to ensure it has not been manipulated. Where results indicate that the sample is inappropriate for testing, the PA and/or an IMSA Official may require the IMSA Member to provide additional specimen(s) as necessary.
7.10.5. Specimen handling – The Collectors will split specimens into “A” and “B” samples (when possible), label, secure, and transport the specimen(s) to the Testing Laboratory in such a manner as to ensure that the specimen(s) are not misplaced, tampered with, or relabeled.
7.10.6. Prescription drug forms – The Collectors will provide a form to be completed by the IMSA Member that identifies all prescription and over-the-counter medications consumed by IMSA Member in the preceding three (3) months.
7.10.7. Specimen ownership – Under this policy, all specimens collected, including both “A” and “B” samples, are exclusively the property of IMSA.
7.11. Procedures if a Test Shows the Presence of Prohibited Substances Adulteration, Substitution – MRO cancelled tests
7.11.1. MRO Requests for an interview and additional information – Once the MRO notifies an IMSA Member that they have a positive drug test or refusal to test because of adulteration or substitution, or other non-negative test, the IMSA Member has 72 hours from the time of notification to respond to the MRO’s request for an interview and additional information in accordance with the following:
A. The MRO may request the following information, for example and without limitation: suitable proof of valid medical prescriptions given by a licensed and treating physician consent to review records of the prescribing physician, or any other reasonable requests that assist the MRO investigation.
B. To assist the MRO’s investigation, the MRO may also direct the IMSA Member to undergo further independent medical evaluation from a professional designated by the MRO, at the IMSA Member’s expense. After a medical exam is requested, IMSA Members have 30 business days to have the test examination conducted. By obtaining an IMSA Membership or license, IMSA Members have consented for the MRO to contact their physician for the purposes of a MRO investigation. The failure to cooperate with the MRO’s investigation, or provide suitable proof in a timely manner shall be treated as confirmation of the positive test.
C. PA and MRO Notifications. When required by this policy, the PA or MRO are to make reasonable efforts to notify Members. Reasonable efforts may include the PA or MRO using email, texts, phone or mail to contact the Member via the contact information the Member provided on the license application.
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D. If the MRO determines that there is no legitimate medical use or legitimate medical explanation for a positive test or refusal to test because of adulteration, substitution, the MRO is to consider all information derived from the testing process, and information derived from the MRO investigation, and then make a determination of whether the results are positive. If the MRO decides the results are positive, the MRO shall inform IMSA of a positive result, irrespective of whether the split specimen procedures described in this Rule Book have been completed. Once split specimen procedures are completed, the MRO shall then issue to IMSA either a confirmed negative test result or a confirmed positive test result. If split specimen procedures are waived or never acted upon, the MRO shall issue a confirmed positive result and violation of this Policy to IMSA.
7.11.2. PA’s Reporting of Results – Once the MRO reports a positive test or refusal to test because of adulteration, substitution, the PA is to consider all information derived from the testing process and information derived from the independent investigation of the MRO, and then makes a determination of whether the results are positive. If in consultation with the MRO, the PA decides the results are positive, the PA shall inform IMSA of a positive result, irrespective of whether the split specimen procedures described herein have been completed. Once split specimen procedures are completed, the PA shall then issue to IMSA either a confirmed negative test result or a confirmed positive test result. If split specimen procedures are waived or never acted upon, the PA shall issue a confirmed positive result and violation of this Policy to IMSA.
7.11.3. Split Specimen Procedures – Once the PA or MRO notifies an IMSA Member that they have a positive drug test or refusal to test because of adulteration, substitution, or other nonnegative test, the IMSA Member has 72 hours from the time of notification to request in writing a test of the split specimen or B sample in accordance with the following:
A. All requests to test a “B” sample must be made in writing to the MRO. Please fax your request with a cover sheet to the MRO at (888) 595-4949, or send your request by email to mro@aukmed.net.
B. The “B” sample test shall be conducted at the IMSA designated Testing Laboratory using the “B” specimen from the original collection. The IMSA Member may be present (either personally or be represented by a qualified toxicologist not affiliated with the IMSA designated Testing Laboratory during the second test at his/her own expense. If the IMSA Member chooses to be present personally or represented by a qualified toxicologist during the “B” sample test, the IMSA Member must notify the MRO within the 72 hour period in writing per Art. 7.11.3.
C. The “B” sample test will be performed in accordance with the same procedures used by the IMSA designated Testing Laboratory in the original test of the “A” specimen. If the “B” sample fails to confirm the original test, then the specimen and test will be recorded as negative, and there will be no violation under this Policy. If the “B” sample test confirms the original test, then the specimen and test will be recorded as a confirmed positive test and a violation of this Policy.
D. If no “B” sample is available due to the nature of the collection, then the MRO and PA will act upon the procedures in. Art. 7.11.1. The final determination of whether there has been a violation of this Policy will be made by the MRO.
E. After a “B” sample test is requested, IMSA Members have 30 business days to have the “B” sample test conducted and results finalized.
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F. If the MRO decides the results are positive, the MRO shall inform IMSA of a positive result, irrespective of whether the split specimen procedures described herein have been completed. If the MRO is concerned about the safety and integrity of the Competition or other exigent circumstances, the MRO may notify IMSA of the original “A” specimen positive test prior to the verification of the results.

G. Upon notification of the original “A” specimen positive test, IMSA, in its sole discretion, may temporarily suspend an IMSA Member’s license before the “B” sample test is completed based on the following reasons:

i.

Concerns regarding the safety of the IMSA Members and others at the Event.

ii.

Concerns regarding the fairness of a Competition.

iii.

Exigent circumstances,

iv.

Undue delay to accommodate the presence of the IMSA Member (or his/her

representative) at the “B” sample test.

IMSA Members temporarily suspended in this section are ineligible to apply for temporary deferment of the suspension in accordance with Art. 59.5. In the interests of safety and integrity of the Competition, the temporary suspension shall be executed promptly.

H. The “A” and “B” specimen samples remain the exclusive property of IMSA.

I. An IMSA Member is not entitled to 72 hours to request a B sample test when no specimen was produced or tested due to refusal or when the IMSA Member waives the 72 hours during the MRO interview.

J. Uncooperative Member – When the MRO has made repeated attempts to contact the Member regarding notification of a positive test and B bottle sample testing procedures, and the Member has not responded to the MRO, then the MRO may report the test as positive after 72 hours from the findings of the test. Lack of cooperation with the MRO by the Member will be treated as a constructive waiver of his B bottle sample testing procedures.

7.11.4. Cancelled and Negative Tests – If the MRO verifies a test as cancelled or negative, the results will be reported to IMSA. A cancelled and negative test will not be treated as a violation of this Policy.

7.11.5. Suspension of IMSA License – Upon being notified by the MRO of a verified positive or refusal or any violation of this Policy, IMSA will suspend an IMSA Member’s license for an indefinite period and/or take such other disciplinary action deemed appropriate under the circumstances pursuant to the IMSA RULES.

7.11.6. Publication of Results – By seeking to participate in any Event, all IMSA Members agree that IMSA may publish the results of any test or tests conducted pursuant to this Policy and the circumstances giving rise to such test or tests to such third parties as IMSA, in its sole discretion, deems reasonable under the circumstances. IMSA may also publish any and all violations to this Policy, including but not limited to conduct violations where no testing may have occurred. No IMSA Member shall have any claim or cause of action of any kind against IMSA or any director, officer, employee or agent of IMSA, the PA, Testing Laboratory, or MRO with respect to such publication, and/or shall be deemed to have released any such claim or cause of action.

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7.11.7. Road to Recovery / Competition Re-entry – IMSA shall also send the suspended IMSA Member a letter containing terms and conditions for consideration of reinstatement of the IMSA Member’s IMSA license. If the IMSA Member wishes to have IMSA lift the suspension, the IMSA Member must agree to IMSA’s terms and conditions. In conjunction with the terms and conditions of reinstatement, the PA will also facilitate an evaluation for the Road to Recovery Program by coordinating an evaluation with the appropriate substance abuse professional for advising on creation of a Road to Recovery Plan that may include substance abuse counseling, treatment or rehabilitation. The PA will determine how many times the IMSA Member will be tested, for how long, and for what substances. The PA may also require that collections be under direct observation. Testing will be done at a time and place and under conditions specified by IMSA and/or the PA, at the IMSA Member’s expense, which will include laboratory fees and all other direct and indirect costs incurred by IMSA or the laboratory in connection with each test. When an IMSA Member has, to the satisfaction of the PA, completed the requirements set forth in the letter, the IMSA Member is eligible for reconsideration of reinstatement of an IMSA license.
7.12. Disciplinary Action for Prohibited Acts Where There is No Testing for, Prohibited Substances or Alcohol – With respect to any prohibited act described herein, if an IMSA Official determines that an IMSA Member has engaged in any such prohibited act, the IMSA Official may remove the IMSA Member from the racing premises or take such other emergency action as is appropriate, and that IMSA Member will also be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to IMSA RULES.
7.13. Self-Reporting – Pain medications and other substances prohibited or misused under this Policy can be addictive, abused, and generally harmful to the health and well-being of IMSA Members. An IMSA Member who believes they may have a substance abuse issue or problem is encouraged to seek professional assistance or self-help solutions. No penalty will be imposed under IMSA’s Substance Abuse Policy on Member who voluntarily acknowledges a substance abuse issue or problem to IMSA’s Substance Abuse Program Director prior to notice of a drug test. IMSA may, however, in the interest of safety, temporarily suspend the IMSA Member’s license until the IMSA Member has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of IMSA. If requested, IMSA will provide a list of credible drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs. IMSA strongly encourages both self-help and professional treatment for those suffering from a substance abuse issue or problem. Many worthy programs, both public and private, are available for the treatment of substance abuse addictions. IMSA will continue its efforts to support a drug-free America and a society in which alcohol is not abused.
7.14. Applicability of the IMSA RULES – This Policy, as it may be amended from time to time, is binding upon all IMSA Members in the same manner and to the same extent as the IMSA RULES.
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ARTICLE 8 – WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY MICHELIN
8. (SSR) WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY MICHELIN 8.1. (SSR) WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY MICHELIN 8.1.1. (SSR) The MX-5 Cup is an annual calendar of Events with Races determining Driver, Entrant and Team Champions, as well as other special awards outlined in Att. 7. 8.1.2. (SSR) 2026 Calendar of MX-5 Cup Races: Daytona International Speedway, FL St. Petersburg Grand Prix, FL Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, OH Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, ON (CAN) VIRginia International Raceway, VA Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN Petit Le Mans, Road Atlanta, GA 8.1.3. (SSR) MX-5 Cup Races are each forty-five (45) minutes in duration, with typically two (2) Races per Event unless otherwise specified in the SR.
ARTICLE 9 ­ EVENT & SR
9. EVENT & SR 9.1. Event. IMSA approves an annual calendar of Events. An Event or a Session forming part of an Event may be canceled, rescheduled, or postponed by IMSA for reasons of safety, or forces beyond IMSA’s control. If an entire Event is canceled prior to its commencement, IMSA will make every effort to notify all parties concerned, but accepts NO responsibility for such cancellation, or failure to notify. 9.2. ORGANIZATION 9.2.1. Every Event is organized according to the IMSA RULES: A. The IMSA Sporting Regulations (ISR); B. The Series Supplementary Regulations (SSR); C. The IMSA Technical Regulations; D. The Event Supplementary Regulations (SR); E. Applicable Bulletins and Race Director’s Briefing instructions. 9.3. Event Supplementary Regulations (SR). Articles in the RULES noted as “SR” or “Schedule/SR” if applicable are included in the SR for a given Event. The SR are published in conjunction with the Event schedule.
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9.4. INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT

9.4.1. Sanctioning body:

International Motor Sports Association (IMSA)

Address:

One Daytona Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL 32114 USA

Telephone:

+1 (386) 310-6500

Fax:

+1 (386) 310-6695

Internet:

imsa.com and imsacompetitors.com

9.4.2. Description of the Event:

Schedule/SR

9.4.3. Name of the Event (if applicable):

Schedule/SR

9.4.4. Event Facility:

Schedule/SR

9.4.5. Date of the Event:

Schedule/SR

9.4.6. Close of Entries:

Schedule/SR

9.4.7. Length of the Racetrack & Type:

Schedule/SR

9.4.8. Duration of the Race:

Schedule/SR

9.4.9. Direction of the Race:

Schedule/SR

9.4.10. Pole Position:

Schedule/SR

9.4.11. Number of Cars admitted (may be defined by class):

A. Practice Sessions:

Schedule/SR

B. Qualifying Sessions:

Schedule/SR

C. Race:

Schedule/SR

9.4.12. Scrutineering:

A. Location:

Schedule/SR

B. Schedule:

Schedule/SR

C. Time of Inspection of the Refueling Equipment:

Schedule/SR

9.4.13. Impound:

Schedule/SR

9.4.14. Fuel Drop Scheduling and Fuel Distribution:

A. All fuel must be obtained from the “Official Fuel” supplier (as designated by IMSA) at each Event.

Place of Delivery: Distribution: Storage: Schedule:

“Official Fuel” compound in the Paddock By drum at “Official Fuel” compound Approved fifty-four (54) gallon drums Schedule/SR

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9.4.15. Team Manager Briefing:

A. Date:

Schedule/SR

B. Location:

Schedule/SR

i.

All pertinent materials and information from any briefing, in-person or as

otherwise distributed, must be communicated and/or distributed within the Team

by the Team/Entrant representative and such distribution must include Drivers

and designated Team personnel. It is the Entrant’s responsibility that all

associated personnel abide by the information as required throught the Event.

Non-compliance with the briefing information is subject to Penalty.

9.4.16. Driver and Team Manager Briefing:

A. Date:

Schedule/SR

B. Location:

Schedule/SR

i.

All pertinent materials and information from any briefing, in-person or as

otherwise distributed, must be communicated and/or distributed within the Team

by the Team/Entrant representative and such distribution must include Drivers

and designated Team personnel. It is the Entrant’s responsibility that all

associated personnel abide by the information as required throught the Event.

Non-compliance with the briefing information is subject to Penalty.

9.4.17. (SSR) N/A

9.4.18. Autograph Period (when scheduled):

A. Date:

Schedule/SR

B. Location:

Schedule/SR

i.

Attendance: Attendance of Driver throughout autograph period is mandatory.

ii.

Penalty: One (1) warning per season, then penalty per person late/not attending.

9.4.19. Driver Parade (when scheduled):

A. Date:

Schedule/SR

B. Location:

Schedule/SR

i.

Attendance: Attendance of Driver at the Driver parade is mandatory.

ii.

Penalty: One (1) warning per season, then penalty per person late/not attending.

9.4.20. Official Notices (Pit box assignments, Channel List, etc.): IMSA Series Technical Transporter, at imsacompetitors.com and on the Notice Board at results.imsa.com.

9.4.21. Location of Race Control:

Schedule/SR

9.4.22. Car Tire Allocation and Specification:

Schedule/SR

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ARTICLE 10 ­ ADVERTISING, IDENTIFICATION & BRANDING
10. ADVERTISING, IDENTIFICATION & BRANDING (See also ATTACHMENT 5)
10.1. Display of Branding & Advertisements. Entrant acknowledges and agrees that IMSA may refuse to permit, or it may restrict or assign the size and/or placement of all patches, decals, advertising logos, text or identification of entities, persons, and/or sponsors (“Branding”) on the Car, transporters, Team uniforms and/or fire suits and in the Paddock and pit lane during an Event, if IMSA determines in its sole discretion that such Branding is: (i) detrimental to the sport, IMSA, the Series, Series entitlement sponsors and/or Promoter for any reason, including but not limited to the public image of the sport and/or (ii) does not comply with the Branding terms and conditions set forth in the RULES as may be amended from time to time. Entrant agrees to accept IMSA’s determination in this regard, and that all such determinations are subject to the RULES and are Conclusive.
10.1.1. Logos of other (non-IMSA) series and sanctioning bodies including but not limited to conflicting tire, fuel, and/or unapproved liveries are prohibited from the time of load-in through load-out of the Event. Cars, transporters, uniforms and/or firesuits, and/or equipment with logos of other series and sanctioning bodies are prohibited in the Paddock, pits or on-track until such logos are covered or removed.
10.2. REQUIRED BRANDING
10.2.1. Entrant shall cause every Driver and Crew member on its Team competing in the Series to correctly display the required patches on their fire suits and/or uniforms.
10.2.2. Entrant shall cause every Car that Entrant is competing in the Series with, or displays in the Paddock, at any Event, to correctly display the required decals, number panels (including illuminated panels as required) and leader lights (See also Art. 20.2.13 and Att. 5.).
10.2.3. Cars and Competitor uniforms must carry the mandatory decals and patches, without exception and/or modification. IMSA reserves the right to approve final placement for all identification markings, in its sole discretion. Such decisions are Conclusive. Failure to display mandatory decals and patches as required shall be penalized.
10.2.4. Certain decals and patches are available at the IMSA Series Transporter in the Paddock.
10.2.5. Cars without required Series decals or displaying prohibited decals or branding during the Event are not eligible for championship points and/or Point Fund / Prize Money and/or any official contingency program(s).
10.2.6. Entrant shall cause their Team to publish relevant marketing posts, primarily tune-in to broadcast messages, on their respective social media channels and shall strongly encourage each of their associated Drivers to do the same.
ARTICLE 11 ­ SPORTING CHECKS
11. (SSR) SPORTING CHECKS
11.1. (SSR) Sporting Checks comprise the presentation of the required documentation and confirmation of eligibility for participation, administered by Registration.
11.2. (SSR) Sporting Checks conclude at 4:00 pm local time on the day prior to the first Official Session for the respective Series, or as listed for the closing time on that day in the Schedule/SR.
11.2.1. (SSR) The deadline to add and/or change licensed Drivers (Drivers previously completing all licensing and medical requirements for that Series) on a Car is by close of Sporting Checks for that Series for the Event.
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2026 IMSA SPORTING REGULATIONS & SERIES SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS for the WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP Presented by MICHELIN
A. (SSR) After the close of Sporting Checks, Driver changes only for extraordinary circumstances are accepted at the sole discretion of IMSA and only upon application in writing via MERG (Art. 13.2) by the Team Representative to and with approval of the Race Director and Senior Director, Racing Operations.
11.2.2. (SSR) A registered Driver, properly nominated