The Rules & Regulations
Trophies: Three main trophies are at stake  
The Surgery "Drivers Trophy" for outright winner  
The "Gauntlet Trophy" for the winning Club
The "Bruce McLaren" Trophy
Series Year: 1st January to 31st December
Venue: Manfeild Autocourse
Type: Tarmac track, circuit or straight-line sprints
Eligibility: Points can be earned by current Intermarque member Clubs
Alfa, BMW, Capri, Cooper, Ferrari, Fiat, Jaguar Enthusiasts & Drivers, Minis of Manawatu, MG, Porsche, Rotor, Sunbeam and Triumph Sports Car
Also non intermarque cars are welcome and will accrue points in a separate class
Area: Competitors resident south of a line between New Plymouth and Napier  
To score points it must be an Intermarque Club member in a Club Marque car  
Non-intermarque Club members are welcome to compete
Tyres: No slicks on points competing cars, DOT rated race tyres are ok.
Coefficient: Turbo & supercharged x 1.7
Rotary x 1.8
Turbo'd rotary x 3.0
Classes: Modified (M) & Unmodified (U)  
U1/M1: 0001 to 1300 cc  
U2/M2: 1301 to 1800 cc  
U3/M3: 1801 to 2500 cc  
U4/M4: 2501 to 4000 cc  
U5/M5: 4001 & over
Points: For Club & Individuals
    1st 15  6th  6
2nd 12  7th  5
3rd 10  8th  4
4th  8  9th  3
5th  7 10th  2
    11th and on 1 point
12 pts only for 1st place in a 1 Car Class
Best 5 results from the 6 rounds are counted towards series results
Competitors can only score points from 1 car per event
Multiple drivers per car are allowed, points only accrue if there is a financial or "marital" interest in the car
Runs: Of 3 laps duration
Practice: One run must be completed
Timing: Best timed run will count
Auditing: Schedule A & AA of MotorSport manual
Roll bars are required for all open cars
MotorSport Log book is mandatory
Wellington based Clubs will have auditing in a Wellington venue, Thursday evening
Wellington based competitors will incur a late auditing fee for track auditing
Modified: Definition thereof:
A Standard car is one that in its present specification could have been driven off the showroom floor.
A Modified car is one which includes any mechanical modification, whether homologated or not, that enhances performance on the track.
Bodywork - factory standard including brightwork, except hubcaps, non-performance extras are ok e.g. towbar, sunroof, bonnet locking device. Rollcages are deemed to be a non-performance extra.
Interior - all fittings as per standard, except for front seats. 3 point or harness belts are required.
Drivetrain - all as per factory specifications, excepting air-cleaners.
Exhaust - as per Appendix J 2.3.5. Rotary engined cars with extractors are in the Modified Class.
Tyres - minimum of 50% profile, road-legal (DOT) tyres with WOF standard tread depth.
Wheels - mag and steels ok, so long as width is no greater than 12mm over factory, and diameter no greater than 1 inch above factory.
Brakes - friction pad material is free, dual circuit system enhancements for safety ok, rest unmodified.
Suspension - shock absorbers are free, bushes can be upgraded, ride height to remain standard.
General - ancillary components to remain in original locations.
Auditing: Schedule A & AA of MotorSport manual
Roll bars are required for all open cars
MotorSport Log book is mandatory for this Series
Wellington based Clubs have auditing in a Wellington venue on Thursday evening
Wellington based competitors pay a late auditing fee if audited at the track, without prior approval