To All G.S.V.S.C.C. Members here is a report on the public meeting held by the N.J. State Police Motor Vehicle Racing Control Unit on Jan. 23, 2008 attended by club members: Bill Erbe, Marty Van Druten, Earl Krause and Bobby Thomas.

The following are MANDATORY rule changes to N.J.TITLE 13 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 62. MOTOR VEHICLE RACE TRACK RULES SUB - CHAPTER 4.  SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES AND PERSONNEL: OVAL RACING - 13:62-4.1 to 4.33. (Some are found in the N.J. state publication/ web site and some are NOT!)

1. NO Open Face helmets are allowed! Full faced helmets only with an approved face shield that meet or exceed the latest Snell testing standard and marked with approved Snell label (for 2008 it is SA 2000. SA = Special Application , fire resistant, only ! NO M or K ).

2.  Roll bar padding must meet fire SFI 45.1 specification and marked as such .

3.  Drivers one piece fire suit must meet SFI 3.2 specification and marked as such.

4. Fuel tank straps thickness has been changed to 1/8 inch thick from 1/4 inch, ALL OTHER requirements in paragraph 13:62-4.17 Fuel Tanks apply (except for certain exceptions granted to G.S.V.S.C.C. on a yearly basis by the N.J.S.P.).

5. Safety Belts that incorporate a metal H buckle to fasten them to the frame of the vehicle, MUST have only ONE metal bar of the buckle showing when the straps are weaved through the buckle and the excess ends of the straps MUST NOT BE CUT but should be wire tied or taped to the harness.

6. A fuel line or fuel pump is prohibited in the driver’s compartment unless properly shielded to prevent leakage. FUEL LINE SHIELDING MUST BE: STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED FUEL LINE INSIDE A METAL CONDUIT PIPE PAINTED RED! * NASCAR STD 2008.

*All rules are subject to change when deemed necessary by N.J.S.P.

*These Rules stated above , those contained in N.J. Motor Vehicle Race Rules 13:62-4.1 to 4.33 Oval Racing and specific yearly exemptions granted to G.S.V.S.C.C.apply to ALL G.S.V.S.C.C. OFFICIALLY SANCTION ON TRACK EVENTS regardless of location.