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4. Eligible Cars

4.1.

Competitions are first and foremost reserved for the following categories of cars:

1) GT3 cars with an FIA homologation as defined by the applicable Technical Regulations (Article 257A of Appendix J to the Code) except for the following points:

a) All cars homologated from 2013 onwards must run with a catalytic converter.

b) Restrictors must adhere to the FIA restrictor geometry definition and must be in accordance with those deposited with the FIA.

c) The latest evolutions are not compulsory.

d) A forced air brake cooling system by means of air ducts, scoops and blowers will be authorised at certain Competitions for safety reasons. Teams will be notified a minimum of two weeks in advance.

e) For cars homologated from 2022 onwards, only the springs approved by both the manufacturer and SRO are authorised for use. All cars homologated prior to 2022, as well as Evo cars homologated in 2022 or 2023, must use the springs as listed in their homologation file.

f) For cars homologated from 2022 onwards, a minimum ride height and ride height points to measure these minima, agreed by both the manufacturer and SRO, will be used.

The noise levels as defined in Article 257A of Appendix J to the Code must be respected.

GT3 cars fitted with an endurance kit homologated by the FIA will be accepted at all Events. The full VO endurance kit does not need to be used. The endurance kit or elements from it should be those from the FIA VO Endurance from the same year as that of the model concerned (excepted ER, VF or VO on the existing VO). Should there be no VO Endurance kit homologated for the year in question, the kit from the previous year should be used.

GT3 cars homologated by the FIA must be produced and sold as part of a customer racing programme, which must include the availability of a minimum of twenty cars available to be sold to independent Teams. The programme must include a customer client department for spare parts, service and on track assistance. A programme limited to former factory cars for sale in the following season will not be considered a genuine customer programme and will not be eligible for entry.

2) GT3 cars fitted with adaptations solely for the purpose of allowing their use by drivers with disabilities will be authorised. These adaptations have to be registered and approved by the SRO Technical Board. Any such cars must carry the universal symbol approved by the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission distinguishing them as participants with disabilities, on both car doors, and at the front and rear of their Competition vehicle during both Competition and testing in accordance with Appendix L Chapter I Article 18.5.2 of the Code.

3) Cars with permission of the SRO Technical Board. The SRO Technical Board may request that the SRO Sporting Board determine if any such cars should be invisible in the results and whether they should be eligible for podiums and/or points and/or prize money.

4.2.

All cars must be in conformity with all safety features according to Article 257A of Appendix J of the Code.

4.3. Eligibility of cars

The Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS Series, including all Cups and Categories, is intended for FIA GT3 cars according to the FIA Homologation form.

4.4. Special Case: Eligibility of cars in the Pro category

In order for a model of car to be eligible to compete in the Pro category of the Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup, including the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, either at least one car of this model must be entered in the Pro category of all rounds of the Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS Series (Sprint and Endurance), or the manufacturer must be entered in the 2024 Intercontinental GT Challenge. Note that for IGTC manufacturers with models newly-homologated in 2024, the model must also be entered in the previous round of the Endurance Cup to be eligible to compete at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.

4.5. Driver Cooling Systems

4.5.1.

In extreme heat, it is recommended that a Driver Cooling System be used (connected, for example, to the underwear designed for that purpose and homologated according to the FIA 8856-2018 standard). Exceptionally, Driver cooling vests which are not FIA-homologated may be worn but shall be in addition to and worn over the top of the mandatory homologated underwear. They must include a base garment certified and labelled to ISO 15025 or SFI 3.3 standard; and any connection to an on-board system must comply with Article 5.8.6 of the FIA 8856-2018 standard.

4.5.2.

The use of a Driver Cooling System may be mandated if the temperature is forecast to be above 30.1° C for the time of any Race. Any such Cooling System must be able to reduce the Driver's body core temperature and/or supply a constant stream of air to the Driver's helmet at a reduced temperature relative to the ambient air surrounding the outside of the Car. If the use of a Driver Cooling System is mandated for a particular race, Competitors will be informed by a Sporting Note or Bulletin from the Stewards.

4.5.3.

Substances which may circulate in any cooling system worn by a Driver are restricted to water, or air at atmospheric pressure. Propylene Glycol will be permitted to be added to the volume of water used for the Driver Cooling System. This can be no more than 5% of volume of the water used. Water systems must not require the saturation of a garment in order to function.

4.5.4.

The Driver Cooling System must be constructed in a manner which is to the satisfaction of the Technical Delegate.

4.5.5.

If a Car is homologated with an air conditioning unit it must remain operational and operate according to the Manufacturer's guidelines.