Chassis (RuleBook T1-T7)

A detailed and technical illustration of a racing car chassis with highlighted safety features, including a main hoop, firewall, and drivetrain components.

Chassis Technical Compliance Quiz

Test your knowledge on chassis regulations and specifications with our engaging quiz! This quiz is designed for automotive professionals and enthusiasts alike.

You'll learn about:

Key chassis components
Regulations related to safety and design
Best practices for compliance

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by BuildingBolt527

The correct length of sleeve for a sleeved joint used at the end of a bracing is:

38 mm either side of the joint

48 mm either side of the joint

58 mm either side of the joint

Which of the following is relevant to the main hoop?

Must be constructed of a single piece of uncut, non-continuous, closed section, steel tubing.

Can be inclined more than 20 degrees from vertical.

Must be extended from the lowest chassis member on one side of the chassis, up, over and down to the lowest chassis member on the other side.

Which of these is not allowed in a firewall?

Multiple panels used to form it with 2 mm overlap.

Pass-through for wiring, cables, etc. With grommets to seal it.

The firewall covering the line of sight between the fuel supply system and the plane 150 mm above the bottom of the helmet.

Which statement is true for the steering system?

The steering wheel must have a continuous perimeter that is near circular or near oval.

Allowable steering system free play is limited to a total of 0.10472 radians measured at the steering wheel.

The steering wheel must indirectly mechanically actuate the front wheels.

The rear track width for a participating vehicle is 1800 mm. Which front track width is not allowed for the same?

2300 mm

1300 mm

1500 mm

Which of these is not a necessary restriction for minimum helmet clearance?

Must be minimum 50 mm away from the straight line drawn from the top of the main hoop to the top of the front hoop.

Must be no further rearwards than the rear surface of the main hoop if the main hoop bracing extends forwards.

Must be minimum 350 mm from the steering wheel measured horizontally from the center of the steering wheel.

Scatter shields used to cover rotating final drivetrain parts, chains and belts must:

Be constructed of perforated 2 mm steel.

Cover chains and belts from the drive sprocket to the driven sprocket/chain wheel/belt or pulley.

Cover a surface plane 50 mm extending normal from the driven sprocket/chain or belt.

Chassis (RuleBook T1-T7)

Chassis Technical Compliance Quiz

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