At the 2014 WCMA AGM the competitors voted in favour of a new set of car classification rule sets. It was also agreed this new car classification system would be implemented for the 2016 season. It was also decided the most popular car classification system to consider was the NASA (National Auto Sport Association) PT & ST ( SU) rule set. At the AGM I said we would target January 15 2015 as the deadline. If we could not obtain approval to adopt the NASA car classification system, then we would begin writing our own new set of rules based on a power–to-weight guidelines.
I have been in communication with NASA officials since the AGM and WCMA has obtained , in principle, an agreement to adopt the NASA PT & ST car classification beginning in 2016. We’re now in the process of writing a legal agreement and this is in the hands of legal counsel. I was hoping to advise all the competitors about the final decision when everything was signed, however, we have been sliding away from the January 15th deadline I had promised. Therefore, this note in the WCMA forum is the official word that NASA & WCMA has an agreement in principle. We still have an agreement that has to be officially sign and I ‘m sure a few more “I”s to dot and a few “T”s to cross before it is official. At this point in time I’m very confident WCMA and NASA has an agreement. The longevity of the agreement is for 3 years with an option to extend.
This is for the ST & PT rule set and is for implementation for the 2016 WCMA Championship (s). WCMA & ASN CANADA FIA’s safety regulations will continue to be very similar to what they have been in the past. The Spec Miata class, Vintage, Open Wheel , Challenge Class or any other approved spec type WCMA classes ( future) will not impacted by this agreement. Each individual WCMA Affiliated sports car club may still create their own car classifications and have their own Championships. However, WCMA and the majority of the WCMA licensed competitors are of the opinion the NASA car classification will be a huge positive influence to the sport.
We hope WCMA licensed competitors will go to the United States to race in many NASA events and eventually we will see some of NASA competitors at WCMA events in the Prairie Provinces.
As soon as I have the signed agreements in my hands, WCMA will send a formal letter to all WCMA licensed competitors. In the meantime check back, every now and then, to the WCMA forum for any updates. Gary Leadbetter – WCMA President
