Rules

General Description (Rule version 20.4)

The purpose of this series is to give competitors an opportunity to compete in Motorsport at a very low cost in a variety of cars. The intention is for competitors to use vehicles that are comparable in performance within their category and are as close to factory original as is practically and safely possible.

The intention is that driving ability will be key focus rather than modification of vehicles. The rules below set out the spirit of the regulations and if a competitor is in any doubt about the legitimacy of their entry, please contact the series organizer’s (2k Cup South Island) to confirm.

Aim: Budget racing of standard road cars which meet the purchase price criteria and are of a WOF standard with only minimal modifications allowed.

Cost to join 2K Cup South Island is $80 per team per annum, however we encourage each driver to join. This cost includes a Windscreen Banner and one pair of Race Numbers to be collected from the Secretary at the cars first official 2K Cup event.

2024/2025 2KCUP SI Committee: Jeff Poulter, Jayne Barclay, Gav Thompson, Jonathan Prince and Craig Saunders.

1: General

1.1: Organizer Decisions: The series organizer’s decisions can be appealed to the committee, however the committee decision is final & no correspondence will be entered into.

1.2: (Removed 19-05-18)

1.3: Unsafe Vehicles and/or Drivers: At the series organizer’s sole discretion, any unsafe car or driver may be removed from the event at any time and without prior warning.

1.4: Any car sustaining panel damage during a race meeting may be excluded from the remainder of the meeting.

1.5: Right of Publicity: You and your car may be photographed, recorded, or otherwise reproduced and re-used (including but not limited to television, internet, magazines, radio) at any stage without further permission.

1.6: At all times all cars must conform to the entire 2K Cup SI rules as outlined in this document. Any cars that do not meet these rules for any reason will be immediately excluded from competing until the issue(s) rectified. The committee may apply discretion for very minor breaches from new competitors at their sole discretion, however it is up to each competitor to ensure that their car meets the entire 2K Cup SI rules at all times.

1.7: Any regulation or specification that is enforced by the Car Club that is running the event that the 2KCup is part of, over-rules the 2KCup South Island Rules.

1.8: The committee has the authority to take any competing vehicle at any stage, including directly after or between championship rounds, for an eligibility audit. If a competitor declines the committees request for such audit the car will be excluded from the 2K Cup SI Series.

2: Eligibility

Competitors must assume that unless a modification is specifically permitted then it is strictly prohibited. Above all, cars must at all times comply with both the WOF and Motorsport New Zealand (MSNZ) schedule A requirements.

Exempted from WOF requirements are safety features such as race seats, race belts, rollbar & rollcage, removal of steering lock etc. and decals on windows.

2.0: Vehicle Eligibility: Entry limited to mass-produce (more than 1000 identical units), four-wheeled vehicles legal for NZ road use at the time of their manufacture. Vehicles must be at least 20 years old and the vehicle’s original, manufacturer-stated curb weight must not exceed 1500kg and engine size must be 2000cc or less. Cars are to be raced in their original showroom specification. Please refer to the website www.2kcupsi.co.nz where there is a list of approved vehicles and years.

2.0.1: No modifications or additions are allowed to vehicles unless specifically listed in section 2.0.2, 2.0.3 and 2.0.4 below. Any other replacement parts must be OEM or OEM equivalent and cannot be of higher performance than factory standard and must retain the same design and functionality (when compared to the standard unit): Examples include;

  • Computers (No re-chipping/re-flashing or modified computers/ECU’s are permitted)
  • Shock absorbers may only be replaced with OEM equivalents (aftermarket adjustable or re-buildable suspension is prohibited)
  • Strut Braces (must be OEM, only one per axle allowed & only if fitted from factory)
  • Any engine or gearbox replacements must be of the exact same specification as the factory original fitted to that chassis.

2.0.2:: The following parts may be modified, but strictly only as specified below:

  • Air Con: All Air conditioning components may be removed.
  • Air filter: A pod filter is allowed providing the pipe immediately prior to the throttle body is standard. No cold air boxes or air deflection towards the air filter is permitted and the pod filter must be located in the location of the original factory airbox.
  • Brake lines: Rubber brake lines may be replaced with braided lines.
  • Exhaust: For front engine cars the exhaust may be modified but only from the centre of the rear axel rearward. Rear engine cars must retain the original standard exhaust system. All cars may have the catalytic converter removed by either removing the internal ceramic material or replacing it with exhaust tube with a maximum size of the factory pipe immediately after the catalytic converter.
  • Gauges: Cars may be fitted with an aftermarket oil pressure and water temperature gauges if they are not present as original equipment. They must be stand alone and can also include a light and or buzzer. These must be fitted discreetly
  • Kill switches: All cars may have an external kill switch fitted as per Schedule A. This is compulsory for all cars that are not currently registered/licensed and have a current Warrant of Fitness at the time of an event.
  • Lights: Fog or spot lights fitted to the front bumper may be removed
  • Harness Bar: Cars are permitted to run Harness bars to MSNZ specifications
  • Number plates: To conform to WOF standard all cars must run front & rear number plates. Cars that are no longer registered may run a look-a-like plate.
  • Plastic: Engine undertray and inner guards may be removed.
  • Roll cage: Cars may run a roll cage or roll bar providing it meets MSNZ specifications.
  • Roll cage: Cars may run without a roll-cage or any roll protection for a maximum of 3 Championship rounds. After 3 rounds a minimum roll bar (half cage) must be fitted in accordance with MSNZ specifications
  • Seats: The driver’s seat may (and is highly recommended) be replaced with an approved race seat, but only if an approved race harness is also used. The rear seat may be removed.
  • Seat belts: The rear seat belts in caged cars may be removed. Any caged car which has a factory passenger seat must also remove the passenger’s seat belt.
  • Sump: Engine sumps may be baffled however must retain their exact original exterior appearance.
  • Sunroofs: Glass or Metal sunroofs may be replaced with a sealed steel panel, providing that the overall finish is presentable and tidy AND there is as minimal alteration to the interior hood lining as possible.
  • Suspension Springs: Direct replacement springs only are allowed; All springs must be available as a catalogue purchase and custom made or competition springs are specifically excluded. All cars must retain the minimum WOF ride height requirement.
  • Suspension bushes: Rubber bushes may be replaced with polyurethane bushes.
  • Transmission: Cars may be converted from Auto to Manual transmission providing that the manual gearbox fitted is the exact factory fitted gearbox for that model, year & spec AND you can purchase the manual version of that car (model, year & spec) for under $2000. All Auto to manual transmission swaps must be pre-approved by the committee and a dispensation granted.
  • Wheel & tyre size: An increase of one inch diameter from original spec is allowed, to a maximum wheel size of 14”x6” or 15”x6.5”. Only cars that came factory on wheels larger (diameter or width) than 15×6.5 may use their exact factory size wheels to a maximum diameter of 16” and maximum width of 7”, however the plus one inch upgrade will not apply. No 17” (or larger) wheels are allowed. Tyre Size: Allowed plus 10mm width from original spec, e.g. : car with standard with 14×6 & 185/60/14 tyres can use a max of 15×6.5 & 195/60/15 tyre.

2.0.3: The following parts are open AS LONG as they retain the same design and functionality (when compared to the standard unit):

  • Brake pads (material is free)
  • Bump stops (may be replaced, modified or removed)
  • Clutch (button or paddle clutches are permitted)
  • Engine Air filter (if retaining the panel design in the original airbox).
  • Steering wheel.

2.0.4: The following parts MUST be removed from the vehicle:

  • Towbars (complete unit not just tongue or ball)
  • Spare wheels.
  • Jack & tools.

2.0.5: The following make/model of cars have permanent dispensations but only strictly as outlined below:

  • Toyota Corolla FXGT AE100 Series with the Silvertop 20v engine only: Those wanting to convert to a single rear tail pipe may modify the exhaust up to a maximum of 300mm forward of the rear axel, by replacing that 300mm section of the factory pipe with a single pipe of a maximum diameter of 61mm. From the centre of the rear axle rearward still remains free.
  • Toyota MR2 SW20 1989-1993: May replace the factory ‘Generation 2’ engine with a Toyota 3S-GE ‘Generation 3’ (1993-1997) engine assembly. The complete engine assembly is from the throttle body to the exhaust manifold inclusive of both. These cars must run either the Gen2 OR Gen3 engines, not a combination of both and all must retain the factory Gen 2 ECU.

2.0.6: In the event of a serious race incident a 2kcupsi car may be ‘re-shelled’ with a new Chassis with the prior approval of the 2KCupSI Committee. This new chassis must either have the same manufacturer part number as the original chassis or be proven by the competitor to have the same fit, form and function as the original chassis. The VIN number of both the crashed chassis and new chassis used to repair the car will be recorded for the 2kcupsi committee to refer to, and check, if required.
The crashed chassis VIN number shall not be used in 2kcupsi again

Any other replacement parts must be OEM or OEM equivalent and cannot be of a higher performance than factory standard.

NB the Committee decision on vehicle eligibility is final. Committee will be referring to the following websites as a guide

2.1: Cars must be at least 20 years old.

Cars built before 31st December 2000 must have a purchase price of $2000 or less AND be readily available for $2000 or less, as determined by the committee.

Cars built after 31st December 2000 must have a purchase price of $4000 or less AND be readily available for $4000 or less, as determined by the committee.

No commercial type vehicles or 4×4’s allowed. All wheel drive models of cars on the eligible cars list may be eligible as determined by the committee.

Any Vehicle already on the 2KCupSI approved vehicle list the above purchase price limits will not apply and no need to provide proof of purchase price to the committee as per 2.1.4 below

2.1.1: (Removed 15/08/20 with introduction of the rule that vehicles must be at least 20 years old)

2.1.2: For any cars purchased by way of public auction, the final bid price of the auction will be deemed as the purchase price.

2.1.3: Should the committee deem that any particular car has a value greater than stated in rule 2.1 then the car will be deemed ineligible to compete in the Series, regardless of purchase price. (i.e. cars with dodgy purchase receipts). When purchasing a car it is recommended that a copy of the initial advertisement is also kept as confirmation.

2.1.4: At the first round of 2K Cup SI for any car not on the approved car lis, proof of purchase must be presented to the committee at which time the cars logbook will be stamped. Cars with 2K Cup SI stamped logbooks can be on sold for greater than the values stated in Rule 2.1, providing safety equipment is included in the sale price, and will still be eligible for 2K Cup SI.

2.1.5: The committee reserve the right to remove the 2K Cup SI stamp from any cars logbook if, at their sole discretion, the car is modified beyond the 2K Cup SI rules.

2.2: Cars without approved roll cages or roll bars must have a current Registration & WOF. Cars with roll cages/roll bars are not required to have Registration or WOF but must still be to WOF standard. Roll cages and Roll bars are not mandatory for a new vehicle entering the series. However, that car can be run for a maximum of 3 championship rounds before a minimum roll bar (half cage) must be fitted in accordance with MSNZ specifications. Dispensation can be asked for to extend the maximum amount of rounds and can be decided on by the committee on a case by case basis. Dispensation must be applied for before the car has been entered in an event and the success of the dispensation is at the discretion of the committee

2.2.1: All roll cages, roll bars & harness bars must be approved by MSNZ; unapproved cages/bars etc are prohibited.

2.3: Tyre Eligibility: All cars must use DOT-approved street tires only and they must always be to a WOF standard. Modification of any tyre is strictly prohibited including grooving, buffing or adding any treatment that may enhance the performance in any way.

2.3.1: Control tyre. All competitors must use the Series control tyre, (or the alternative as per rule 2.3.2) which will be determined by the committee from season to season. Any competitor who requires a tyre size that can not be supplied in the series control tyre may apply to the committee for a dispensation to use an alternative tyre.

2.3.2: Alternatively; competitors may compete in the ‘Spirit Cup’ by using a DOT approved street tyre with a minimum treadwear rating of 300, no exceptions.

2.4: Schedule A: All cars must conform to the current New Zealand Motorsport Manual Appendix Two Schedule A standards

2.5: Driver Eligibility: All drivers must have a valid NZ national race licence and MSNZ affiliated Club membership

2.6: Drivers Under 18: Drivers under 18 years of age are permitted, but must complete a Motorsport New Zealand underage competitor indemnity form.

2.7: No passengers are permitted.

2.8: At any stage during a meeting, the series organizer may elect to purchase any vehicle from its owner(s) for $2500. This rule is only applicable to suspected or proven cheaters, so in other words, don’t spend money on a cheater. We will most likely just cancel your entry and ask you to permanently leave our series.

2.9: All engines must be naturally aspirated.

2.10: Any vehicle with a power output of more than 100.5hp per litre will be entered into the engine capacity class above its size. Any other vehicle may be swapped into an alternate class at the sole discretion of the committee.

2.11: Should any one particular vehicle prove to have exceptional performance then the series organizer’s reserve the right to introduce performance moderating measures to that vehicle, including but not limited to throttle stops, time penalties and/or ballast.

2.11.1: During any race, any vehicle that laps quicker than a breakout time (Levels 1.18.000, Ruapuna 1.47.500 and 1.14.250 at Teretonga) will receive a points penalty as per 2.11.2.

2.11.2: Penalty points to be applied if the breakout times in 2.11.1 are exceeded.

  • Two points deducted for every lap completed that is faster than the breakout time up-to 1.17:5 at Levels and 1.47 at Ruapuna for the overall 2KCup SI Championship and Five points deducted for every lap completed that is faster than the breakout time for the overall 2KCup SI Championship that is faster than 1.17.5 Levels and 1.47 at Ruapuna
  • One point deducted for every lap completed that is faster than the breakout time up-to 1.17:5 at Levels and 1.47 at Ruapuna for the Championship Classes and Fun Classes Two points deducted for every lap completed that is faster than the breakout time for the Championship Classes and Fun Classes that is faster than 1.17.5 Levels and 1.47 at Ruapuna

2.12: Cars must be dent free with all trim and front seats in place (excepting vehicles with approved roll bar/cages where we will allow removal of small trim parts where necessary). All cars regardless of whether they are fitted with a roll cage or not, are permitted to have the hood/roof lining removed. Interior sound deadening and carpets may be removed from the floor and firewall only. Floor area must be painted and tidy with no primer paint coats visible.

2.13: Cars with an approved MSNZ roll cage (not roll bar) may replace the front passengers seat with a competition seat, all other cars must run the standard passengers seats.

2.14: All cars competing in the Series require a MSNZ logbook.

2.15: All cars must run the Series supplied windscreen banners and door competition numbers. One set of these are supplied at the car/teams first 2K Cup championship event. Any replacements as required must be purchased from the Series organizers.

2.15.1: All original & replacement series decals remain the property of 2K Cup SI and must be immediately returned to 2K Cup SI if requested by the Club at any stage. All series decals MUST be removed from the car upon sale, unless specifically approved by the committee.

2.15.2: Additionally all cars must run the supplied control tyre suppliers decals on each front mudguard of the competing car or as required by agreement between the committee and any sponsor).

2.16: Data loggers, lap timers, countdown timers or any similar device that provides live information must not operate, and their displays must be removed during official qualifying and races.

2.17: The committee has the power to roll out mandatory in car one-way radios so the drivers can be included in race radio transmission from the organising car club. These radios will be supplied by the 2K Cup South Island Club and are the only form of in car communication allowed between to the driver and a non-driver. The radio only will be supplied, the driver must supply a compatible headset Any driver found to be modifying, adding to, changing or adapting the supplied radio system will result in the driver being ineligible for any points for that championship round.

3: Race Format:

3.1: Qualifying: Qualifying will be held however the series organizer’s will decide how the grid positions will be allocated. These may include (or the reverse of) qualifying times, alphabetical or numerical order or marble/random draw.

3.2: Race: Confirmation of race format will be advised in due course. We are aiming to have races of approx. 20-25km in distance.

4: Championship Classes:

The following classes will contested and small prizes may be awarded:

  • Class A - 0 to 1600cc
  • Class B - 1601cc to 1800cc
  • Class C - 1801cc to 2000cc
Other fun classes MAY be added as required, including:
  • Taxi Cup – 4 door cars only
  • Hairdressers Cup – 2 seater cars only
  • Euro Cup – European cars only
  • One Of A Kind Cup [1OAK] – Cars that are unique within the Series
  • Kelvin Kimber Memorial Old Buggers Trophy – for drivers who are 55 years old (and greater) during the season
  • Spirit Cup – Cars using a tyre with a treadwear rating of 300 or above

4.0.1: The Euro Cup runs to the same 2K Cup SI rules but the following exceptions take precedence over rule 2.0:

  • Engine capacity is not limited if the factory rated engine power is 189HP or less; and
  • Car models must be European or have competed in a European touring car class between 1980 and 2000, unless they are Japanese in which case they are not eligible for the Euro Cup.

4.1: The Championship is against the team, not the driver or the car. Each team can only have 1 entry (car) per race.

4.2: Drivers and cars can be changed between rounds. Drivers are not able to be changed between races, however where there is more than one field of 2K Cup cars separate drivers may compete in separate groups. Cars may be changed between races with the appropriate permissions from circuit officials.

4.3: Points are allocated to the team at the conclusion of each race; they are allocated using the following methods:

  • Overall championship (only): 1st =50 points, 2nd=49 points, 3rd=48 points and reducing one point per place thereafter. Non-finishers get zero points.
  • Class championships & all other classes: 1st =20 points, 2nd=19 points, 3rd=18 points and reducing one point per place thereafter with anyone finishing 20th or below receiving 1 point. Non-finishers get zero points.

4.4: All rounds will count towards the championship.

4.5: The committee can exclude results of races if two race groups are competing at a round, and one race group does not compete in the same number of races as the other race group.

5: Fuel:

Pump fuel only, 91 to 100 Octane or Diesel where applicable. No octane boosters etc. are permitted.

6: Poor Driving and/or Conduct and Rule Enforcement

6.1: Driving standards will be strictly enforced as per the current Motorsport Manual Appendix 4 Schedule Z.

6.1.1: Forward facing in-car cameras must be fitted to all cars. Footage must be supplied on request to either: the 2K Cup S.I. Committee, 2K Cup S.I. Driving standards observer, or the event’s Clerk of the Course. Failure to do so may incur a points penalty.

6.2: Reckless driving and contact will not be tolerated. Many of the competing cars will not have safety cages; the consequences of even minor contact could be dire, so absolutely no rubbing, bumping, pushing etc. Deliberate contact will be dealt with severely.

6.2.1: For any breach of the MSNZ code of driving conduct as deemed by either the Clerk of Course or by the 2K cup committee the following will apply;

  1. 1st offence: Minimum penalty of driver warning issued and 10 point penalty applied to that round (across all classes & cups). 1st offence warnings will expire after 6 (six) 2K Cup SI championship rounds, providing 2nd offence has not been committed.
  2. 2nd offence within the above 6 round period: Minimum penalty of 2 (two) round ban from any 2K Cup SI championship event, and 50 point penalty applied to that round. This offence does not expire and any further infringements are a 3rd offence.
  3. 3rd offence: Permanent exclusion from 2K Cup.

6.3: The committee has the authority to apply any penalty they deem appropriate and apply that penalty to any competitor that they deem to have breached any driving standard requirement or technical or other rule(s) of the Series. Penalties may include exclusion from a race or round, points deductions and/or temporary or permanent exclusion from the series. Penalties may be applied pre, during or post event at the sole discretion of the committee.

6.3.1: Behaviour of a competitor’s pit crew, family or associates is the responsibility of the driver. Any unacceptable behaviour not in line with the spirit of 2KCup SI will not be tolerated and the committee has the authority to apply any penalty they deem appropriate to the competitor / driver / team. This may include penalty points or in severe cases even round exclusion or expulsion. Penalties may be applied pre, during or post event at the sole discretion of the committee

6.4: Bringing 2K Cup into disrepute in any form will result in a competitor’s membership being permanently cancelled. As most cars will have WOF & Rego, and will be displaying our series decals, we do not want them seen hooning round the streets etc. This may also include anything that the committee deems to be against the fun spirit of the Series.

7: Committee Authority

7.1: The committee has the authority of the members to create as required, interpret and police all rules, but measured against the Spirit of 2K Cup and the Objectives of 2K Cup as described in the Constitution.

7.2: The committee’s ruling will be final.

7.3: The committee will not be authorised to amend any rule that has been voted on by the members at the AGM immediately prior, unless it is required to do so because of a change in MotorSport New Zealand rules.