TB 2026-01
Subject: 2026 rules updates.
From: Rob Elson, Technical Director
Date: January 8, 2026
Rules updates: TB-2026-01 (PDF)
Rules updates:
There have been minor rules updates to a few specific sections of SVRA Rules. Please review the General Regulations and noted Group Rules to see the changes. Please check for any changes that may affect your car. Below is a brief description of updates. Changes to the regulations are shown in red text.
• General Regulations
• Clean up of Regulations, Some changes made are in the text. SA15 helmets recognized until 12/31/2026. Additional fire system recognized for Formula cars.
• Group 6 Spec sheet. Aluminum cylinder heads permitted with weight penalty. (Recognition of availability of cast iron cylinder heads).
• Group 10 Spec Sheet. Change made to class naming for Stock Cars, making class nomenclature consistent with Historic Stock Car naming convention.
• Group 11 Spec Sheet Change was made to add PSSA classes to Group 11. Adding language to separate Group 11 into 11a (3.0L and up) and 11b (under 3.0L) engine sizes.
• Applicable Make and Model specification sheets have been updated to reflect the allowance of the aluminum cylinder heads.