IMSA COMPETITION BULLETIN IWSC #16-02 To: All IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Participants From: IMSA Competition Date: 5 November 2015 Re: 2016 Transporter and Car Decal Requirements 2016 Changes - PC and GTD classes change from blue class markings to green (leader light, number panel, class decal, mirrors, wing end plates, windscreen ends). - Number plate design change for all classes. - Clarification that windscreen applies to all closed-cockpit Prototypes. - Prohibition on covering any part of leader light panel. - Limitations on three-digit Car numbers. IMSA requires specific decals & panels to be placed on IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Team transporters and competing Cars. All decals, logos and panels must not be modified in any manner (shape, size, cutting, etc.). All logos and advertising are subject to IMSA approval. Please reference the IMSA and WeatherTech Championship brand guides posted on the IMSA competition website www.imsacompetitors.com. IMSA provides each season-long entry one (1) set of Series-specific decals (does not include windscreen & rear number, if applicable) as part of the Car registration fee/membership package. All other decals are the responsibility of the Competitor. Required Logos/Designations Below are shown the only acceptable and official logos/class designations to be utilized on all Team transporters and Cars. PMS CMYK Red 186C C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:15 BlackC C:75 M:68 Y:67 K:90 White C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0 Preferred IMSA Logo PMS CMYK Red 1797 C:0 M:100 Y:99 K:4 Black3C C:75 M:68 Y:67 K:90 White C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0 Page 1
PMS CMYK Red 1797 C:0 M:100 Y:99 K:4 BlackC C:75 M:68 Y:67 K:90 White C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0 Alt Lockup IMSA Logo - White background and black border are required PMS CMYK Green 376 C:50 M:0 Y:100 K:0 Black3C C:75 M:68 Y:67 K:90 White C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0 Gold background and black logo are required Class Decals PMS CMYK Gold 137C C:0 M:35 Y:90 K:0 BlackC C:40 M:40 Y:30 K:100 Number Panels Team Transporters The following requirements are applicable to transporters in the IMSA Paddock at all Events: - One (1) IMSA logo on each side of transporter with a minimum width of 36 as well as appropriate clear space as determined by brand guide. - One (1) WeatherTech Championship logo on each side of transporter with a minimum width of 36 as well as appropriate clear space as determined by brand guide. - One (1) IMSA logo on back of transporter with a minimum width of 18 as well as appropriate clear space as determined by brand guide. - One (1) WeatherTech Championship logo on back of transporter with a minimum width of 18 as well as appropriate clear space as determined by brand guide. Page 2
Cars IMSA Exclusive Areas Competitors must leave three (3) empty spaces measuring 18 W x 18 H for the Car number panels, detailed below. The outside rear wing end plates, mirrors and upper windscreen banner areas are reserved for the exclusive use of IMSA upon request. Class Color Designations The WeatherTech Championship utilizes a 2-color system. Red designates a Pro class (P & GTLM) and Green designates a Pro-Am class (PC & GTD). Number plate background, outside rear wing end plates, mirrors, class decals and outer four inches (4 ) on each side of the windscreen must be fully covered in the class designation color. The windscreen banner center (between the class color borders) for single-car Teams must be white and for Teams with two Cars, the second Car's windscreen banner center must be black. Sponsor decals are permitted on the outside rear wing end plates and mirrors, providing that the class color remains clearly visible. The designated colors for each class are: Pro (Prototype & GT Le Mans): Color Pantone Red 1797C Pro-Am (Prototype Challenge & GT Daytona): Color Pantone Green 354C Page 3
Number Allocation The allocation of racing numbers is exclusively controlled by IMSA. Such numbers must comply with IMSA requirements and number panel requirements. Three digit numbers (000) are prohibited for Corvette DP Cars in the WeatherTech Championship and approved only at the sole discretion of IMSA for any other WeatherTech Championship applicant. Assigned Number Panels Three (3) number panels are required, one (1) on each side and one (1) clearly visible from the front. Side number panels must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat and vertical surface in class-specified locations. In addition to the options listed below, IMSA permits the front number panel to be broken down into separate elements as long as all the sizes of the elements are the same and are clearly visible. The allowable separated elements are as follows: - WeatherTech Championship logo - Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup logo - Lockup of colored number panel with WeatherTech corporate logo Page 4 For Races taking place partly by night, all Cars must be equipped with white light-emitting side number panels. The colored background must be cut out in the number shapes so that they are illuminated during the night. If it is not possible to read the numbers (in daytime or at night), the Car may be stopped by Race Control.
Driver s National Flags and Names On each side of Car above the door opening, the national flags of the Drivers as well as their names must be displayed. Minimum height of both flags and names must be 1.25. Decal Requirements Cars must follow the specific decal requirements listed below. Prototype Class Fig 1A Page 5
Number Panels - 14 H x 13.5 W (All Prototype class Cars except Corvette DP). - 10 H x 12 W for side panels and 14 H x 13.5 W for front panel (Corvette DP only). - Number panels must match Series design and color. Changes or additional designs prohibited (i.e. stylized numbers). - Numbers must be white in color, Arial font, 7 tall with 1.25 stroke. - Side number panels on all P Cars must be placed on a flat surface directly behind the front wheel on both sides per Fig 1A. IMSA Logo - 8.5 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on front of Car must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat surface. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Logo - Applies to Corvette DP only. - 6.5 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side in specified location per Fig 1A. Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup Logo - Applies to Corvette DP only. - 6 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side in specified location per Fig 1A. Windscreen - Applies to closed-cockpit Prototypes only. - Minimum height of 6. - 4 section on each end of windscreen must be solid red. - Center section is reserved for OEM use if WeatherTech Championship Official Partner. - If manufacturer is not an official partner, IMSA logo is mandated in center section with minimum height of 4.5 and must maintain original size aspect ratio. Leader Lights - 9 W x 8 H area must remain clear of any other decals, wrap or graphics. - Leader lights must be clearly visible from side and in location specified in Fig 1A. o DP based Cars should place leader lights in upper corner of door window. Class Decals - 3.25 tall and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side in specified area in Fig 1A. Page 6
Tire Decals - 12.5 W x 2.6 H decals in all positions. - One (1) decal placed immediately above each wheel well (front and rear) on the centerline of the wheel. If space does not permit, within 1 of the wheel well opening in the specified location in Fig 1A. - One (1) decal must be placed on a vertical surface immediately above or below each headlight, but not more than 3 away from the headlight opening. Oil Supplier - 4.25 W x 6.25 H. - One (1) on each side of Car forward of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1A. Fuel Supplier - 24 sq/in. - One (1) on each side of Car rear of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1A. Page 7 Continued On Next Page
Prototype Challenge Fig 1B Number Panels - 12 H x 13.5 W. - Number panels must match series design and color. Changes or additional designs prohibited (i.e. stylized numbers). - Numbers must be white in color, Arial font, 7 tall with 1.25 stroke. - Side number panels on all PC Cars must be placed in location specified in Fig 1B. IMSA Logo - 8.5 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on front of Car in specified location per Fig 1B. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Logo - 6.5 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side and one (1) decal on front of Car in specified location per Fig 1B. Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup Logo - 6 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side and one (1) decal on front of Car in specified location per Fig 1B. Page 8
Leader Lights - 9 W x 8 H area must remain clear of any other decals, wrap or graphics. - Leader lights must be placed in location specified in Fig 1B. Class Decals - 3.25 tall and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side in specified area in Fig 1B. Tire Decals - 12.5 W x 2.6 H decals in all positions. - One (1) decal placed within 1 of the each wheel well opening (front and rear) in the specified location in Fig 1B. - One (1) decal must be placed on a vertical surface immediately above or below each headlight, but not more than 3 away from the headlight opening. Oil Supplier - 4.25 W x 6.25 H. - One (1) on each side of Car forward of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1B. Fuel Supplier - 24 sq/in. - One (1) on each side of Car rear of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1B. Continued On Next Page Page 9
GT Le Mans Fig 1C Number Panels - 14 H x 13.5 W. - Number panels must match series design and color. Changes or additional designs prohibited (i.e. stylized numbers). - Numbers must be white in color, Arial font, 7 tall with 1.25 stroke. - Number panels must be placed on a flat surface directly behind the front wheel on both sides per Fig 1C. IMSA Logo - 8.5 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on front of Car must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat surface. Rear Number - Arial font, 7 high with 1.25 stroke. - One (1) on rear of Car. - Contrasting color from Car. Page 10
Windscreen - Minimum height of 6. - 4 section on each end of windscreen must be solid red. - Center section is reserved for OEM use if WeatherTech Championship Official Partner. - If manufacturer is not an official partner, IMSA logo is mandated in center section with minimum height of 4.5 and must maintain original size aspect ratio. Leader Lights - 9 W x 8 H area must remain clear of any other decals, wrap or graphics. - Leader lights must be clearly visible from side and in location specified in Fig 1C. Class Decals - 3.25 tall and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side in specified area in Fig 1C. - One (1) decal on rear of Car. Tire Decals (Team Provided) - Contact your tire partner. Oil Supplier - 4.25 W x 6.25 H. - One (1) on each side of Car forward of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1C. Fuel Supplier - 24 sq/in. - One (1) on each side of Car rear of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1C. Continued On Next Page Page 11
GT Daytona Fig 1D Number Panels - 14 H x 13.5 W. - Number panels must match series design and color. Changes or additional designs prohibited (i.e. stylized numbers). - Numbers must be white in color, Arial font, 7 tall with 1.25 stroke. - Number panels must be placed on a flat surface directly behind the front wheel on both sides per Fig 1D. Rear Number - Arial font, 7 high with 1.25 stroke. - One (1) on rear of Car. - Contrasting color from Car. IMSA Logo - 8.5 wide and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on front of Car must be clearly visible and affixed on a flat surface. Page 12 Windscreen - Minimum height of 6. - 4 section on each end of windscreen must be solid green. - Center section is reserved for OEM use if WeatherTech Championship Official Partner.
- If manufacturer is not an official partner, IMSA logo is mandated in center section with minimum height of 4.5 and must maintain original size aspect ratio. Leader Lights - 9 W x 8 H area must remain clear of any other decals, wrap or graphics. - Leader lights must be clearly visible from side and in location specified in Fig 1D. - Class Decals - 3.25 tall and must maintain original size aspect ratio. - One (1) decal on each side in specified area in Fig 1D. - One (1) decal on rear of Car. Tire Decals - 12.5 W x 2.6 H decals in all positions. - One (1) decal placed immediately above each wheel well (front and rear) on the centerline of the wheel. If space does not permit, within 1 of the wheel well opening nearest to the specified location in Fig 1D. - One (1) decal must be placed on a vertical surface of the front fascia along the centerline. Oil Supplier - 4.25 W x 6.25 H. - One (1) on each side of Car forward of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1D. Fuel Supplier - 24 sq/in. - One (1) on each side of Car rear of centerline. - Note preferred location per Fig 1D. Page 13