So, exactly which race cars are deemed 'Hotrods'?

[Howard Wood]

Rather than single out specific cars, I would rather list some components and/ or design features that I feel are not in the spirit of "Historic" race cars, whether single seat, sports or saloons.

Not a full list but off the top of my head:

1. Later model engines/ gearboxes or diffs.
2. Sequential gearboxes
3. Carbon fibre panels or components
4. Ground effect aerodynamics, eg under cut rear panels.
5. Aero appendages not used in period.
6. Electronic traction or stability controls.

Most of these seem self explanatory to me. #1 the engine/ gearbox/ diff catch all can easily be covered by the VCC rule which places the age of a car as the youngest of its major components. Therefore if the cut off is say pre '78, all major components should be pre '78.

Some of the "Historic" classes such as Sports Sedans obviously don't fit under the umbrella of Sched K or even T & C but my personal view is that the long term goal should be towards compliance with these internationally recognised regulations or standards where it is appropriate, eg year specific saloon classes.