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D1 may hold a competition-style event or a demonstration event using a method of competition not
stipulated in the D1 Rules. However, if the participating driver is from a country other than the hostcountry, he/she must obtain permission from the D1 representative organization of the country towhich he/she belongs. If there is no D1 representative organization in the participating driver's country,
permission must be obtained from the D1 ASSOCIATION.
5. code of conduct for persons involved in d1 competitions
1) All persons involved in D1 competitions must observe the "Code of Conduct" set forth below.
(1) Always be involved in D1 competitions with a sense of gratitude to the fans and the joy ofcompeting.
(2) Convey the appeal of D1 competitions and strive to increase the number of friends and fans.
(3) Have a spirit of fair play and try to act fairly.
(4) Treat other competitors and officials with friendship and respect.
(5) Protect themselves and ensure the safety of other competitors, course staff, officials, andspectators.
(6) Understand that they are responsible for any damage incurred during the competition, and act
accordingly.
(7) Observe the rules and act in accordance with the spirit of the legislation of the rules.
(8) Remember modesty in victory, and accept defeat with pride.
(9) Respect the surrounding environment, conserve nature, and take back waste oil and garbage.
(10) Do not act in violation of the law or socially accepted norms.
(11) Oppose social ills that threaten the healthy development of sports, such as drug abuse, runaway
behavior, and discrimination.
(12) Do not belong to or have close relationships with so-called antisocial forces or groups engaged in
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D1 competitions are classified into the following categories, and national representative organizations
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In addition to the above series, the D1 representative body of each country may organize one-offcompetitions. In this case, the organizer may set a limit to the participating drivers for each event. If
the event is to be an international competition where the participating drivers are from outside the hostcountry, it must be officially approved by the D1 ASSOCIATION prior to the event.

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The D1 ASSOCIATION establishes these D1 Rules as the core rules for D1 style competitions in order toexercise its authority as described above.

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D1 Regional Championships are held in the regions of Japan with the official recognition or approval of
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Compared to the D1 Grand Prix Series, the D1 LIGHTS Series uses more economical series rules andcar rules, and is held as a national championship event, officially recognized by the D1 representative
organization of each country. The D1 representative body of each country may also establish additional
national championships with restrictions on the age, gender, and activity area of the participants.

1. International Governing Body of D1 Competitions
The D1 ASSOCIATION is the only organization entitled to establish and enforce rules governing D1competitions. Any competitor using the D1 name must be approved by the D1 ASSOCIATION.

3. jurisdiction of the D1 ASSOCIATION
1) The D1 ASSOCIATION is the only organization in Japan that governs drifting competitions using the D1
name, and officially recognizes the representative organizations of each country.
2) Each national representative organization accredited by the D1 ASSOCIATION must approve and abideby the D1 Rules and Regulations, and must ensure that the relevant national D1 competitors abide by
the D1 Rules and Regulations.
3) The national bodies accredited by the D1 ASSOCIATION may establish and enforce D1 National
Competition Rules that conform to the D1 Rules with the approval of the D1 ASSOCIATION.
4) The person who organizes a D1 Competition must be authorized by the organization mentioned in 1) of
this section to organize D1 Competitions.
5) Competitions recognized by the D1 ASSOCIATION shall be classified into "Recognized Competitions" ascompetitive sports for advanced level and "Approved Competitions" as lifelong sports to be enjoyed as ahobby.
(1) "Recognized Competitions" are held under the rules set forth in the D1 National Competition
Regulations that conform to these Rules and Regulations and are based on nationally uniform
rules, and participants must be competition license holders as set forth in 3.1) and 2) of Appendix-A"License Rules" of these Rules.
(2) "Recognized Competitions" are competitions for participants who wish to move up in thecompetitive sport by means of driver rankings based on their performance in the competition.
(3) "Approved Competitions" are competitions that are held in accordance with the Special
Regulations for Competitions compliant with the D1 National Regulations and that leave room forthe organizer to implement the content of the competitions as determined by the organizer so thatthey can be held as a sport leisure activity that meets the needs of each region. Participants must
be competition license holders as stipulated in 3.1) and 2) of Appendix-A "Licensing Rules" of theseRules.

D1 Regulations(2) D1 Grand Prix Competitions
The D1 Grand Prix Series (abbreviated as D1GP Series) is solely organized by the D1 JAPANORGANIZATION. D1 Grand Prix competitions held in countries other than Japan may be held under thename "D1GP + country name" under the official recognition of the D1 ASSOCIATION.

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PrefaceD1 competition is a competition of driving skills to drive "dynamically (sharply) and beautifully (inharmony)" on a defined curved course, controlled by "drift angle and gas pedal work," and at the sametime, it is a highly entertaining competition with appealing features for spectators. In order to promote
the development of this D1 competition style, the D1 ASSOCIATION, the international governing body of D1
competition, is formed by D1 competition officials and D1 representative organizations from each country.
The D1 JAPAN ORGANIZATION in these rules is the name of the D1 Representative Organization in Japan.

(1) D1GP International Competition
D1GP International Competitions may only be held by organizers designated by the D1 ASSOCIATION in
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Appendix-2) Battle Run
Battle Run is a one-on-one competition, which may be conducted in a tournament format, a roundrobin format, or a combination of both. In a battle run, the leader and the chaser must make two runs
as a unit of competition, and the winner is determined by evaluating whether the chaser is superior orinferior to the leader in each run. However, for special races or to shorten the time required, a single
run may be used as the premise and the competitors may choose either the leading car or the trailingcar. The competition format and method of progression will be determined by the "Special Rules of theCompetition" as stipulated in Section 12 of these Rules.

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This is a competition in which teams of two cars compete in synchronized driving, with the aim ofmaintaining the distance between the two cars while maintaining the same timing of swing out andswing back and drift angle. The competition format and method of progression will be determined bythe "Special Rules for the Competition" as stipulated in Section 12 of these Rules.

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In the Solo Run competition, each participating car must drive independently on a predeterminedcourse in a drifting condition, and compete for evaluation points. The format and method of progressionof the competition will be determined by the "Special Regulations for the Competition" as stipulated in
Section 12 of these Regulations.

2) Race director(1) A series of D1 competitions may have a race director.
(2) The Race Director shall, in consultation and coordination with the Chief Race Director, manage
the competition in accordance with the rules of the series and operate all events of the series ina unified manner, and shall have decision-making authority over the Chief Race Director in thesematters.
(3) The race director may stop the running of participating vehicles in accordance with the competition
rules.
(4) When it is judged that the progress of the competition is unsafe, the race director may stop thecompetition in accordance with the competition rules.
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As a general rule, D1 competitions shall be held in two forms: "Solo Run" and "Battle Run," but an event
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The D1 ASSOCIATION will update the D1 Competition Rules and Regulations as of January 1 of each year,
and will enforce them against all D1 Competition Organizers and D1 competitors. All D1 competition
organizers shall not operate, and shall not allow participants to operate, any rules that are inconsistent
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1) Competition Judging Committee(1) The Tournament Judging Committee shall have the supreme authority to enforce these Rules,
Special Regulations, and the Official Program.
(2) The Competition Review Committee shall adjudicate all protests arising out of the competition andmay make decisions on the following items, subject to the reserved right of appeal set forth in theserules.
a. Decide on penalties and fines for rule violators.
b. To make exceptions and changes to special rules.
c. Allow or deny correction of judgments submitted by the judges
d. pronounce a suspension
e. Correcting results when necessary
f. Suspension of a driver and banning of a vehicle based on a proposal from the race director or thecompetition director for the purpose of avoiding danger.
g. Exclusion from the competition venue and ancillary facilities in the event that a competitor isfound to be cheating or disregarding orders from competition officials(3) In the case of a D1 competition without a Competition Judging Committee, the authority may betransferred to a person who is capable of judging safety, fairness and impartiality.

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Appendix-3) Conduct on the course(1) Entry onto the course and entry of vehicles onto the course must always be done under the direction
or with the permission of the course staff or competition committee members.
(2) When driving on the course, drivers must not do anything that is deemed unnecessary.
(3) No driver shall generate tire smoke to appeal to spectators on the track other than in competitions
or designated exhibitions.
(4) If oil or other substances dripping or parts falling off are suspected while driving on the track, thedriver must immediately leave the driving line, stop at a safe place, and follow the instructions of
the course staff.

5) Wall Approach Competition
Competitors compete to get as close as possible to a wall or pole on the side of the course by driving
in a way that is dangerous in the solo competition. The format and method of progression of thecompetition will be determined by the "Special Regulations for the Competition" as stipulated in Section
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Teams of three or more vehicles compete for the level of vehicle spacing and angle matching while
swinging out (shaking out) and swinging back in the same place. The competition format and method ofprogression will be determined by the "Special Rules of the Competition" as stipulated in Section 12 ofthese Rules.

3) Chief Competitor(1) The Chief Competitor is responsible for the fairness and safety of the competition and for theoperation of the competition in accordance with the rules.
(2) The Chief Competitor may receive information from all competition committee members in order tocarry out his/her duties.
(3) The Chief Competitor may determine the number and assignment of judges.
(4) The Chief Competitor is responsible for the operation and facilitation of the competition inaccordance with the official program of the competition.
(5) The Chief Competitor may make proposals to the Competition Review Committee on matters not
stipulated in the rules.
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2) Conduct in the paddock and pits
(1) Abusive language, malicious attitude or behavior toward fans or other concerned parties is strictly
prohibited.
(2) Safety is the first priority when moving vehicles in the paddock, and under no circumstances shallvehicles be moved at a speed within the slow speed limit.
(3) Maintenance work in the pits and paddock must be performed in a manner that prevents fire andsplashing of parts and liquids.
(4) Fueling and engine starting in the pits and paddock are prohibited during pit walk time.
(5) Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
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Appendix-9) Technical Committee Chairman(1) Examine the vehicles participating in the competition in accordance with the vehicle regulations,determine their suitability, and report to the competition director.
(2) The Technical Committee Chairman may request the teams concerned to improve the fairness and3) Team members(1) Spotter
A person who is responsible for reporting and instructing drivers on driving conditions and he/she
is allowed to enter the spotter area.
The spotter must wear the spotter sign and team clothing.
(2) Mechanic
A person engaged in vehicle maintenance must be registered as a team member and must wear
the clothing and equipment specified in the rules.
(3) Team assistant
A person who is registered as a team member and who works in the team pit area and who shallnot perform any vehicle maintenance work or enter the hot pit area.

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8) Scorer(1) The scorer shall tabulate and organize the scores of the judges, and prepare and manage thescores and ranking information by driver as the official record.

2) Drivers
The competition driver must be a D1 driver's license holder. Drivers must have a valid regular driver's
license at the time of the competition. Competitors must be competent for the event and understandthe rules of the competition. Competitors must not drive with alcohol in their system or with a serious
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Appendix-7) Starter(1) The starter controls the start of the competition vehicles during the competition. At this time, safety
on the track is the priority. However, based on the progress of the scoring, the condition of thecourse, and the driver's preparation, the starter shall work to start as many vehicles as possible
smoothly and in a short time so that there is no inequality among the competitors, and shall reportany infractions at the starting point to the competition leader.
(2) The starter shall measure the time each competitor has for maintenance in the chase and report tothe competition leader.

10. participants in the competition
1) Participants (entrants)
A person who is registered as an entrant with the D1 representative organization of each country
specified in 3.1) of these Rules, which is accredited by the D1 ASSOCIATION, shall be recognized as
an entrant. The person in charge of participation shall be responsible for the management of all teammembers and shall be responsible for the conduct of all team members during the competition.

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Appendix-6) Competition Secretary General(1) The Competition Secretary General is responsible for the operation of the Competition and theissuance of related documents.
(2) The Competition Secretary General shall confirm the status of all preparations and act as theoverall coordinator of the competition to ensure that the competition is run smoothly and without
incident.

9. Competitor and Referee Licenses
The D1 Driver's License and Referee's License system shall be stipulated in Appendix-A "D1 License
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Appendix-5) Event Progression Director(1) The event progression director shall have the role of controlling the progression of the competition
so that the competition progresses smoothly and with consideration for all persons involved in thecompetition, including spectators.
(2) The Event Progression Director shall maintain communication with the announcer at all times
during the competition to ensure that information on the next Competitor can be shared by allparties involved, and shall control the timing of the competition progression.
(3) The Event Progression Director shall keep the radio system available at all times during thecompetition to keep the competitors informed of the competition.

10) Public Relations Chairperson(1) The Public Relations Chairperson shall manage the external statements of the Competition, issue
external documents, etc., and organize press conferences.
(2) As the contact person for the external media, the Public Relations Chairperson shall receive
media coverage and issue press credentials, and shall also function as the administrator of media
coverage during the competition.

11. interpretation of rules and final decision
The interpretation of the D1 Rules shall be based on the Japanese text of the rules, and the decision of
the D1 ASSOCIATION shall be final.
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4) Referees(1) The D1 ASSOCIATION shall accredit referees in D1 competitions and issue D1 International Referee
Licenses in accordance with the By-Laws-A "D1 Licensing Rules". National representative bodies
accredited by the D1 ASSOCIATION may issue D1 national referee licenses, but they must register
their referees with the D1 ASSOCIATION.
(2) Referees may officiate in D1 competitions for the ranking of D1 competitions. Referees for D1
competitions must have a D1 referee's license issued by the D1 ASSOCIATION.
(3) Referees shall score the competition vehicles in accordance with the "D1 Scoring Criteria" inAppendix-B.
(4) The judges shall explain the details of the scoring to the drivers at the drivers' briefing prior to thequalifying session, using the course map.

safety of their vehicles in the competition.
(3) Investigate whether or not a vehicle that has been damaged due to an accident during thecompetition can continue to compete, and report to the competition director with an opinion.
(4) Provide guidance and instructions for improvement regarding safety assurance related to vehicle
maintenance work in the pits and paddock.

Appendix-(7) If an accident or inclement weather makes it difficult to proceed with the competition, a proposal
may be made to the judging committee to cancel the competition.
(8) Any irregularities or violations of the rules by competitors, or protests by competitors shall bereceived and promptly handed over to the judging committee, who will make a proposal to the
judging committee.
(9) The results of the competition (results) shall be submitted to the competition judging committee forapproval and announcement.

12. special rules for competitions and official notice of competitions
1) The organizer of a D1 Competition must obtain approval of the Special Regulations for the Competition
from the D1 Organization representing each country in accordance with 3.1) of these Regulations, on aform prescribed by the D1 ASSOCIATION.
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Appendix-F5) Starting signal(1) During the competition, the starting signal shall be given in the following manner, and drivers
must start their vehicles as soon as possible after the signal. The car must run straight ahead for
10m after the start with the tires maintaining their grip and the drive wheels not idling.
(2) Multiple red lamps shall be used as the starting signal, with the red lamps lighting up as "ready tostart" and all red lamps going out as "start signal.
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15. competition course
1) Requirements for the D1 course(1) The D1 course must have at least one set of S-shaped corners that allow continuous drifting, thescoring evaluation section must be visible from the judges' seats, and the scoring section must
consist of the area between the start line and the finish line.
(2) The D1 track must have a section that allows for acceleration before the entrance to the scoring
evaluation section and must allow for a speed that is deemed appropriate for each category in theD1 competition.
(3) The track width of the scoring evaluation section should be 8m to 15m, and the radius of therunning line should be at least 15m even in the tightest corner.
(4) Safety against going off the track must be taken into consideration.
(5) It should have a flat surface sufficient for maintenance and storage of vehicles of teams
participating in the competition.
(6) A place must be available to assemble the drivers and conduct a briefing.](7) The D1 Grand Prix must be held with adequate protection requirements for press and spectator
facilities.
(8) Officials, course marshals, and the organizing committee must be ready to respond quickly to any
eventuality.
(i) A system must be in place to communicate to a medical facility that can respond to emergency
medical treatment in the event of an injury or illness occurring in the competition facilities.
(ii) Facilities or equipment must be available to check the health of drivers competing in thecompetition.
(iii) A system must be in place to ensure a reliable response to unforeseen circumstances (e.g.,fire) that may occur during the competition.
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1) Red Flags (Vibration Presentation)(1) When a red flag is displayed, competitors shall not enter the course. If a competitor's car is on thescoring section track, he/she must immediately slow down to a stop at any time and wait for thecourse official's instructions.
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For changes and additions to the D1 Rules and Regulations and the D1 Series Rules, a Bulletin mustbe issued with a sequential number and date of issue that is maintained for each calendar year. This
Bulletin will normally be valid for the entire season and will be reflected in the rules as they are revised
from year to year. If the Bulletin is to be issued on a limited basis, this must be clearly stated.

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affect the entrants in the form of an "Official Notice of the Competition" with the serial number andthe date of publication.

(3) When a starter uses a flag signal to start the race during the competition, the stationary
presentation of the red flag shall indicate "Ready to start" and its removal by waving the red flag
shall be the "start signal".
(4) The starter may signal the start by hand signals during the competition. The method of signaling
will be announced in advance.

2) D1 Course Area Name and Definition(1) Course
The general term from the start line to the waiting area past the judging section, up to 3m outside
the protective belt.
(2) Track
The track is a running path marked by lines that limit the running area within the course, and theoutside of the lines are the boundary lines.
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(1) Name, event, venue, and date of the event(2) Name and address of the organizer(3) Course to be used
(4) Vehicles and driver's licenses allowed to participate(5) Restrictions on tires, etc.
(6) Form of competition (e.g., single run and chase run by the best 16 single runners) and details
thereof(7) Number of qualifying attempts and the number of cars that will pass the qualifying rounds(8) Number of seeded cars
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1) The series organizer of a D1 event may establish seeding rights for participants or drivers.
2) As a general rule, seeding rights will be awarded to the high ranked driver in the series ranking at
the time of the event. The number of seedings must be approved by the representative organizationof each country.
3) Seed right holders will not be denied participation unless they are suspended due to a defect in theparticipation procedures or penalties, and will be exempted from qualifying for the event and given
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19. application and registration
1) All entrants to a competition must apply for entry to the event by the deadline specified in the entry
form provided by the event organizer, via the official website, or by mail to the relevant event office.
2) In a Dual Finals style competition where the "Finals" are held on two consecutive days, entries may
be made in separate cars for each of the two days.
3) Applications with false declarations will be deemed invalid, and the person making such an
application will be ruled to be a cheater, and will not be allowed to participate in the competition, in
which case the entry fee will not be refunded.
4) The event organizer may reject an application for participation without giving a reason, but must
report the subject of the application and the reason for rejection to the D1 representative body of thecountry concerned.
5) The application for participation is officially registered when the relevant documents are sent by theorganizer.
6) At the time the application documents are sent, the Participant will be notified of his/her bib number
for the relevant event, and in D1 sanctioned events, unless otherwise specified in the Series Rules,
the bib number will be assigned in numerical order to the Participant in the order of his/her previous
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1) Any competitor who intends to hold a D1 competition or to provide a course for a D1 competition
must apply to the D1 representative organization of the country concerned for official approval of thecourse in writing, etc., covering at least the following requirements.
(1) A course plan and elevation difference map including the deceleration zone from the starting
point to after the scoring section.
(2) GPS data of the course edges related to the course map described in 1) (1) (i) of this section(3) A diagram explaining the safety facilities in case of a course outage, etc.
(4) A plan of the maintenance and storage area for vehicles participating in the competition and a
description of the pavement conditions(5) An outline description of other necessary and sufficient facilities required for the competition
2) Upon receiving an application for course certification, the D1 representative organization of thecountry concerned shall send all the documents related to the application to the D1 ASSOCIATION
for approval in the case of a course to be used for a D1 Grand Prix event, or all the documents except
GPS data in the case of a course to be used for other competitions.
3) Fees to be incurred for course accreditation shall be determined by the D1 Representative Body foreach country. However, if the D1 ASSOCIATION requires an on-site inspection for the D1 Grand Prix
Course, the applicant shall bear the costs.

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1) All drivers competing in the event must attend the drivers' briefing during the event, and those whoare absent or late will be subject to penalty.
2) All competitors and drivers must comply with all of these rules and the special rules of the event, andwill be subject to penalties if they fail to do so.
3) Competitors and drivers shall be penalized for any scheming, fraudulent, or bribery activities thatinterfere with the fairness of the competition or with their ability to qualify for the competition. All
persons involved in such acts, even if they have not attempted to do so, will be subject to penalty.
4) Any verbal abuse or violent behavior related to the competition will not be tolerated and will be
penalized without exception.
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D1 competitions are not allowed to be held on courses that are not certified by the D1 ASSOCIATION andother necessary organizations. The D1 Competition must be held on a course that is not accredited by
the D1 ASSOCIATION or the required authorities. In addition, they must obtain insurance that provides
the necessary guarantees to hold the competition.

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ASSOCIATION or the national D1 representative organization and other necessary organizations
as specified in Section 3, 1) of these Rules and Regulations, which are recognized by the D1
ASSOCIATION.
When participating in a D1 competition, a responsible person must be designated as a competitor
and must be responsible for the conduct of all team members by signing the entry documents in his/her own handwriting.
A driver participating in a competition may also serve as the person responsible for participationin the competition, but he/she must designate a proxy to act as his/her representative during thecompetition by a letter of attorney.
Participants in the D1GP series (including series, exhibitions and promotional events) must be teams
registered with the D1 representative organization in their respective countries.
Competitors may not participate in competitions with alcohol in their system or with serious injuries
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during which team members are allowed to perform maintenance work during the chase race iscalled the "hot pit". Actions similar to burnout are prohibited.
(5) Paddock area
This is an area where competition vehicles and spectators can mix, and vehicles must move at aslow pace, giving priority to the safety of spectators.
(6) Spotter area
An area where spotters can observe the cars and give instructions via radio system. This area musthave the same level of protection from the track as the spectators.
(7) Pit area
An area used by teams for vehicle maintenance, rest for team members, etc. Entry to this area
may be restricted by the team management except for authorized personnel. Entry to the pit area
must be restricted to mechanics only while vehicles are being serviced.
(8) Starting line
The starting line is a waiting line where drivers wait for the starting signal to begin driving for thecompetition. The starting line for following cars in a chase race shall be before the car ahead of
the starting line.
(9) Prestige line
This is the line where the next car to start the race waits, and only officials are allowed to enter.
(10) Tire heat-up area
This is the area where the cars waiting for the start of the race heat up their tires, and is the area
where burnouts, drifting turns, etc. are permitted.
(11) Hot Pit
The standby area where light maintenance work such as tire changes and exterior repairs are
permitted during pursuit is specifically referred to as the "Hot Pit". Generators are not allowedin the hot pit. In addition, the use of high-pressure cylinders (excluding fire extinguishers) mustcomply with the High Pressure Gas Safety Law.

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24. Fuel and tires to be used
1) Tires used in D1 competitions must be those approved by the competition organizer.
2) The competition organizer must list the tires that are approved for use in the special rules of theevent, and even if there is no need to specify the tires, this must be stated in the special rules of theevent.
3) The use of artificial tire heating equipment is only allowed in the pit area and must not use thefacility's power source. The use of equipment that uses fire is also prohibited.

27. compliance for fueling operations, etc.
1) When refueling a car, whether in or out of the pits, the driver must wear the equipment specified in22.2) and 22.3) of these rules. During fueling, a dedicated firefighter with a fire extinguisher must
be present at a distance of approximately 1 to 2 meters beside or behind the fueler, and should bewearing the same equipment as the fueler. Violations of this rule will result in penalties related tothe competition.
2) If reserve fuel is prepared, the size of the container must be a portable metal tank of 20 liters or less.
The reserve fuel tank must be stored away from direct sunlight and must be protected from risingtemperatures.
3) Fire extinguishers for the reserve fuel should be fire extinguishers (including commercially available
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23. participating vehicles
1) Vehicles eligible to participate in D1 competitions are those that conform to the rules established forthe level of each competition and those that are specially approved by the D1 ASSOCIATION, based on
Appendix-C1 "D1 Vehicle Rules" of the D1 Rules.
2) The special rules for the competition will specify the vehicles (compliant rules) that are allowed toparticipate in the competition.
3) Participants are allowed to prepare a spare car upon application at the time of registration for the
event, but this may be restricted by the Series Regulations or the Special Regulations of the event.
4) Noise limits for participating vehicles must be observed in accordance with the special rules of theevent.
5) The volume of vehicle noise during the competition segment will be measured, and if it exceeds
the regulation values, the driver will be prohibited from driving and penalties up to the reduction of
judging points will be applied.

26. change of vehicles during the competition
1) As a general rule, participants may not register or use a spare car during the same competition.

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The organizer may request the presentation of such equipment for inspection, and as a result of
the inspection, the use of such equipment may be prohibited for safety reasons. In such cases,
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4) FHR System (Frontal Head Restraint)
The FHR system must be a system that conforms to the FIA Supplementary Provision L, Section 3, or
SFI 38.1 standards. In D1 competitions, the HANS sliding tether type is preferred. For competitions
with lower running speeds, regulations may be established that do not require the FHR system.

EA3) Helmet Wearing and Helmet Standards(1) Drivers must wear a full-face shield type FIA-approved helmet (as specified in FIA Technical List
No. 25). Helmets that are more than 10 years old from the date of manufacture may not be used.
For events where the competition running speed is low, a helmet regulation similar to the above
may be established.
(2) Mechanics are required to wear full-face shield type helmets while refueling. A helmet with a wide
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Appendix-2) Mechanic's wear
The mechanics who perform refueling must wear at least 2 layers of overalls made of material that
conforms to FIA-8856-2000 or SFI-3.2A/5 and 3.3/5 standards. In addition, balaclavas and gloves
should be worn.

25. official vehicle inspection
1) Before the start of the competition, the organizer will conduct an official vehicle inspection.
Participants must have their vehicles ready to run at the start of the competition and take theinspection.
2) Presentation of a vehicle for Official Vehicle Inspection shall be considered as a declaration that thevehicle complies with all rules and regulations. If the vehicle is found to be non-compliant during thecompetition, penalties, including exclusion from the competition in question, will be imposed.
3) An inspection certificate will be issued to each car that has completed the official vehicle inspection
and affixed to the body of the car participating in the competition. Vehicles without such a certificate
will not be allowed to participate in the competition. The maintenance condition and safety of thevehicle is guaranteed by the participant, and the inspection certificate does not guarantee them.
4) At the time of the official vehicle inspection, all competition vehicles must have the number number,series sticker, designated sponsor sticker, etc. specified by the organizer affixed to the designatedareas on the vehicle body.
5) Any competition vehicle may be prohibited from competing for safety reasons.
6) Any competitor who is ordered by the Technical Committee Chairman to make improvements to his/her vehicle and fails to do so may be prohibited from participating in the competition.
7) Any vehicle that has been modified after the official vehicle inspection in a way that affects the safetyof the vehicle or raises questions regarding the vehicle rules, or any vehicle that has been involved inan accident that could have similar consequences, must be re-inspected.
8) The Chairman of the Technical Committee may designate a vehicle for inspection at any time after
the Official Vehicle Inspection.

28. use of radio equipment
1) If competitors and officials or related parties wish to use radio equipment during the competition, theymust use radio equipment and signals that are legal in the area where the competition is being held.
2) The use of radio equipment in competition vehicles shall be limited to talking radios only, and the useof radios for data communication is prohibited.
3) Any radio equipment to be installed in the competition vehicle must be reported to and approved by
the competition office using the specified form at the same time as the application for participation,and if a request is made to change the position of the antenna or other equipment, the applicant must
accept the request and make the necessary changes.
4) If the organizer requests that a competition vehicle be equipped with a radio device for video, audio,or data transmission, the organizer may not refuse the request. All information rights acquired bythis device shall belong to the organizer.
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1) Driver's Clothing for Competition
The clothing worn by drivers in competition must be an overall driver suit (or SFI 3.2A/5), balaclavas,
top and bottom underwear, socks (or SFI 3.3), shoes (or SFI 3.3/5) with FIA-approved number tag[8856-2000], gloves (or SFI 3.3/5). For competitions with lower running speeds, a wear regulation
similar to the above may be established.

4) The competition organizer may limit the amount of fuel that may be used.
5) The total amount of fuel that can be stored in the pit is limited to less than 40 liters under strict fire
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penalties under Article 152 of the FIA International Racing Rules, Rule 11-3 of the JAF National
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1) The number of cars to be entered in the chase competition must be announced in advance according
to the special rules of the event, and at the same time, a list of match-ups and running order basedon the rankings of the single race finals must be announced in advance by the official notification.
2) Matchups in the chase competition must be run consecutively until the winner of the pair isdecided. The winner will be decided by the judges based on the provisions of the D1 Regulations
Supplementary Provision-B and the Series Regulations. The scoring of the chase competition may
be combined with the scoring of the measurements as stipulated in Section 5 of Appendix B of the D1Regulations.
3) In the chase race, authorized team members will be allowed to enter the starting area, and will beallowed to service their vehicles, change tires, and refuel within the waiting time and the time allotted
as described in 4) of this section. However, when the number of extended runs is limited by the seriesrules and the special rules of the event, work at the starting point may be prohibited.
4) As a general rule, the time allowed for competitors to reach the starting line again after a run is 5
minutes. Details are stipulated in the Series Regulations or the Special Regulations of the event.
5) The starting position for the chase race shall be determined prior to the official practice session
and shall be announced to the participants. In addition, a compulsory parallel running zone will beset, and both drivers are obliged to drive in such a way that there is no space between their vehicles
before this position.
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Appendix-1) The qualifying rounds shall be held as single-run competitions, and the scoring shall be made inaccordance with Appendix-B "Scoring Criteria." The best scores shall be used as the competitors'
scores to determine their ranking, and the number of cars that qualify shall be determined by the
special rules of the competition. The number of qualifying entries may be limited due to safetyconcerns of the judges that do not permit participation in the chase competition. In the event of a tie,
the higher score shall be given to the competitor with the highest score up to the time immediately
prior to the competition in question. Any scoring method other than those mentioned above must be
clearly stated in the series rules or special rules of the competition. In addition, the measurement
scoring specified in Section 3 of Appendix B of the D1 Rules may be used or used in combination withthe competition scoring.
2) For qualifying, each group of competitors shall be divided into several groups of approximately 10
cars in principle, and each group shall enter the course and perform a specified number of trial runs.
The number of cars in each group shall be divided so that the number of cars in each group is asequal as possible.
3) The order of running in qualifying is determined by the Series Rules or the Special Regulations of theevent.
4) Team members are not allowed to enter the course during qualifying unless otherwise specified in
the series rules. In addition, when a car is on the course, it is forbidden to bring in or hand over any
tools or other items.
5) Seeded drivers as stipulated in Regulation 20 of these Regulations may participate in the single run
without qualifying (no qualifying runs are permitted).
6) The number of attempts for qualifying must be publicly announced in the Series Rules or theSpecial Regulations of the event. The number of trials may be reduced by decision of the jury of thecompetition for reasons such as inclement weather, but the same number of trials shall be held forall participating cars. In the event that the number of attempts is equalized without using the scores

1) In the single run finals, the qualifiers shall be divided into groups of approximately 10 cars, startingfrom the lowest ranked car in each group, and each group shall enter the course for a specified
number of test runs. The number of cars in each group shall be divided so that the number of cars ineach group is as equal as possible.
2) The order of running in the single run will be determined by the order in which the cars are placed in
the lower ranks of the qualifying order.
3) Team members are not allowed to enter the course during the single run unless otherwise specified
in the series rules. No tools or other items may be brought onto the course or handed over to thedriver when the car is on the course.
4) The ranking in the single run finals will be determined by the highest score among the number ofattempts. However, if the number of attempts is reduced in the same manner as in Rule 31.6), thehighest score among the valid attempts will be considered.
5) Any driver who runs off the course or otherwise causes a temporary stoppage due to vehicle recovery
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31. qualifying (single run)
The qualifying procedures for D1 sanctioned competitions shall be conducted in accordance with thefollowing criteria and in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Series Rules or the Special
Regulations of the event as determined by the respective national representative bodies in accordancewith these rules.

32. single run finals
The method of competing in a single race in a D1 sanctioned event shall be conducted in accordancewith the procedures set forth in the Series Rules or Special Regulations of the event, respectively, as
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30. drivers' briefing
1) It is desirable for the organizer to hold the first driver's briefing before the first official practicesession of the competition.
2) At the first driver's briefing of the competition, the judges must explain the course to be used and theemphasis and scoring points to be used and the scoring details in graphical form.
3) Absence or tardiness from the drivers' briefing will be subject to penalty.
4) If any information not specified in the drivers' briefing is notified, it must be issued as an official
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from the attempts already made, the score from the last attempt shall be disallowed.
7) In Dual Finals (double round competitions), the qualifying round for the second round may
exceptionally be made part of the qualifying round by treating the scores of the competitors in the
single final of the previous round as their qualifying scores. The method of qualifying in such cases
must be clearly stated in the Special Regulations of the event.
8) Any participating driver who causes a temporary stoppage due to vehicle recovery or course repair byrunning off the course or otherwise during the warm-up run for the qualifying course-in will forfeit
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29. official practice run and warm-up run
1) Each competitor must run an official practice run on the track where the qualifying rounds are to beheld prior to the start of the qualifying rounds.
2) Competitors must comply with these rules even during practice runs, and may be penalized by thecompetition director in accordance with the rules for serious violations. This penalty includes a limiton the number of attempts in the competition.
3) The event organizer must provide a warm-up run or alternative opportunity for the vehicles
immediately prior to the start of the single and chase competitions. In addition, warm-up runs must
be provided when new course conditions are encountered.
4) In the event of a major interruption to a race due to recovery work from a crash or other accident
during the race, or if additional warm-up runs are anticipated to be necessary due to outside
temperatures or other factors, the time of such interruption must be announced in advance in theofficial notification or driver briefing.

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34. measures to be taken in the event of changes in course conditions.
The following measures will be taken to deal with changes in road conditions due to changes in weather
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1) Suspension of Competition(1) In the event of a significant change in weather or road conditions, the race director may interrupt
the competition after hearing the starter's assessment of the situation.
(2) In principle, the competition shall be interrupted during the qualifying rounds and the single car
finals when all the cars in a group have completed the same number of runs. If the competition
is interrupted due to a sudden change in conditions, the competition leader shall consult with thejudges to determine how much of the running group is scored as valid running.
(3) In the chase competition, the competition shall be interrupted, in principle, when a pair has
completed its "leading" and "trailing" runs. In the event that the competition is interrupted
at an odd-numbered point in the race, the last run may be invalidated at the discretion of thecompetition leader in consultation with the judges.
(4) No person other than the drivers shall be allowed to enter the course even when the competitionis suspended during qualifying or single run finals. However, this shall not apply when special
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Appendix-2) Resumption of Competition(1) To restart a competition, the competition leader shall consult with the judges and inform thecompetition progression director and the starter of the starting point from which the competition
will be restarted. Upon receiving the results, the starter will explain the restart to the competitors
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36. penalties
1) Violations of these rules, the supplementary rules, the series rules, and the special rules of theevent, as well as violations of the instructions of the race officials, will result in a penalty being
applied to the competitor in question. In addition, the race officials and organizers of the event will
also be subject to penalties for violations of the rules.
2) Penalties may only be imposed in accordance with these rules by the Competition Review Committee
established by a representative organization accredited by the D1 ASSOCIATION. However, if thenature of the violation and the penalty have been determined and announced in advance, the Chief
Competitor may enforce the penalty in accordance with the regulations.
3) Penalties (penalties) may be a caution, warning, admonition, fine, fine, reduction in number ofattempts, best score, deduction of score, exclusion from competition (disqualification), deduction ofseries points, or suspension from qualification, or a combination of these penalties may be imposedin some cases.
4) For violations during the competition, penalties will be determined in accordance with the details of
the violation and penalties that have been determined and announced in advance, and in principle,
the penalty will be announced as an official notice of the competition and will be implemented
immediately. The penalty may be reviewed, adjudicated, and notified after the competition by therelevant Competition Review Committee based on reports of violations not directly related to thecompetition.
5) Out-of-competition violations will be reviewed, ruled upon, and notified at a later date by the D1
ASSOCIATION-approved organization representing the host country of the competition.
6) The person responsible for participation in the event shall be responsible for the payment of fines or
penalties for his/her team members, including the driver who is fined or penalized.
7) Payment of fines or penalties must be made by bank transfer to a bank account designated by theorganization representing the country hosting the event and accredited by the D1 ASSOCIATION
within 48 hours of the official notification of the penalty. Any competitor who delays the payment of afine or sanction shall be subject to suspension until such time as the payment is completed.

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1) For the "Qualifying (Single Run)" in Paragraph 31 and the "Single Run Final" in Paragraph 32 ofthese Rules, the cars in the competition will be scored in accordance with the "Scoring Criteria" inAppendix-B, and their positions will be determined according to their scores.
2) For the "Battle Competition" in Paragraph 33 of these Rules, the winner will be determined by thesuperiority of the following car over the preceding car at a certain level of driving.
3) For scoring, some evaluation points may be assigned from machine measurements of the vehicle's
movement to be used as part of the judges' score. In this case, the device and scoring criteria mustnot be other than those approved by the D1 ASSOCIATION.

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3) Suspension and Cancellation in the Event of Severe Weather(1) In the event of severe wind and rain, the competition may be suspended at the discretion of therace director and the cars may return to the pits and paddock. In such cases, competitors areallowed to change vehicle settings, tires, etc.
(2) Competitors are not allowed to return to the pits or paddock to work on their cars at their own
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be adjusted for changes in surface conditions, and the competition director shall inform thecompetitors via the starter. If no declaration is made, the same scoring criteria as before theinterruption will be used.
(3) If the competition is interrupted due to a major change in road conditions, a check run may be
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is not greater than that specified for each event, the competition shall be extended and the winnershall be decided by the number of runs specified in the series rules and the special rules of the event
until a winner is decided by the specified point difference or greater. In the event that the number ofruns and the method specified in the Series Regulations and the Special Regulations do not result ina winner, the judges will evaluate the overall results to determine the winner.
7) Any driver who runs off the course or otherwise causes a temporary stoppage due to vehicle recovery
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and manages the sporting event, and its secretariat is located at SUNPROSS Inc.
(2) Promoter and Series Promoter
When holding a D1 Competition or a D1 Competition Series, a promoter must be appointed to
manage the competition or the series as a whole, and the event must be managed under contract
with or directly by SUNPROS Inc. which manages the commercial aspects of D1 competition.
(3) Video and Official Video
Video footage refers to all videos and photographs taken at the D1 competition venue. Official
footage is footage designated by the promoter to be filmed, and includes not only footage filmed
within the competition but also footage filmed outside the competition.
(4) Broadcast rights
The broadcasting rights of all images (including the video data on (3)) shall be held by the Series
Promoter, and no images shall be provided to broadcasters without the permission of thePromoter.
(5) Media
Indicates TV broadcasts, Internet TV, video sites, SNS, DVDs, CDs, flash memories, tapes,
newspapers, magazines, flyers, etc. that transmit images, photos, and audio, and the companies
that use them.
(6) Portrait
This indicates images of drivers, team members, competition vehicles, race queens, organizer
staff, names and facilities of special venues, course layouts, etc., related to D1 competitions, andthose wearing costumes during the competitions.
(7) Portrait rights
Portraits are the property of individuals, but it is a condition for those involved in D1 competitions
that the promoter be entrusted with the rights of coverage and use of portraits related to D1competitions that are characterized by the wearing of costumes, etc. related to D1 competitions.
The portrait rights of the circuit facilities belong to the circuit, even if the portrait is used for D1
competitions.
(8) Trademark and commercial rights
D1 and D1 Grand Prix are trademarks owned by SUNPROS Inc. and SUNPROS Inc. has the right tocommercialize products using these trademarks, and these rights may not be used without theserules or a license agreement with SUNPROS Inc.
(9) Filming
This term refers to all acts of video acquisition within the D1 competition, but does not include
filming by spectators using amateur equipment.
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The point system for D1 sanctioned series competitions must be stipulated in the series rules, subject tothe following conditions

40. promotion rules
The D1 ASSOCIATION has established "Promotional Rules" in conjunction with these Rules to define
the rules to be followed by all parties involved in commercial relationships in D1 competitions. Similar
regulations may be established for series and individual D1 competitions with the approval of the D1
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38. ranking of places
1) The competitor's rank in each competition shall be certified for the single run final and the chasecompetition, respectively.
2) The ranking in the single run final shall be determined by the highest score of each competitor's
run as the best score and the second highest score as the second highest score. In case of a tie,
the second highest score will be used as a reference. If it is still the same, the first runner shall beawarded the higher rank.
3) In the event that the ranking of the competition is determined solely by the results of the chasecompetition, the tournament ranking method shall be determined in accordance with the special
rules of the competition or the series rules.
4) In the event that the rankings of the competition are determined by taking into account the resultsof the single race final instead of using the rankings of the chase competition as they are in thecompetition, the method of determining the rankings shall be stipulated in the series rules.

1) When series points are awarded for the standings in the single run finals and the chase, the overall
standings of the event must also be determined.
2) When all judges give full points for the evaluation of a single run final, the points to be added aspremium points may be stipulated in the special rules or the series rules for the subject.
3) The prescribed points shall be awarded to the subject when Rule 37.7) of these Rules is applied.
4) In determining the series ranking, the ranking shall be determined by adding up the points from all
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37. protests and appeals
1) Any person in charge of a competition who has a valid JAF Entrant's License for a JAF sanctioned
competition (such as D1 Grand Prix) has the right to protest any infractions, errors in competition
management, ranking, starting order or combination, etc. that he/she believes were unfairly treatedduring the competition, except for the judges' ratings, starters' and technical committee chairman's
decisions during the competition.
2) The D1 representative body of each country may set protest and appeal fees.
3) If a competitor wishes to exercise his/her right to protest, he/she must immediately informthe competition officials of his/her intention to do so and submit a document addressed to thecompetition director together with the protest fee to the competition office within 30 minutes after
the announcement of the results of the competition in question.
4) The ranking of the Participant who is the subject of the protest or the winner of the competition
will be withheld until the ruling by the Competition Judging Committee, but the progress of thecompetition cannot be stopped.
5) The Chief Competitor may not order a redo of the competition due to an event involving a protest.
6) If a competitor is dissatisfied with the ruling on a protest, he/she may appeal to the organization
representing the host country of the competition, but must submit a letter addressed to the organizerof the competition within 60 minutes of the ruling, with the appeal fee, to the competition office.
7) If the protest or appeal is upheld, and the competition has already ended and the competitor is notable to regain his/her position, the following will apply.
(1) If there are evaluation points for the single run finals, the corresponding single-handed finals
ranking will be given to the competitor. In addition, one point of the series points will be awarded
if the driver is within the corresponding position in the follow-up race. In these cases, only thedriver concerned is eligible for the points without affecting the rankings of other participating
drivers.
(2) In the event that a matchup that was declared a loss in the chase competition is not declared aloss due to a protest or appeal, the driver will be awarded points for the chase ranking reflecting
his/her single race ranking as a winner up to that matchup. In this case, the points shall beawarded only to the driver concerned without affecting the rankings of the other participating
drivers.
8) If a protest or appeal is upheld, the protester or appellant will be refunded the protest and appeal
fees and any associated costs, and will be subject to a penalty and must bear all protest or appeal
costs if the subject driver is found to have violated the rules. If the protest or appeal is not sustained,
the protestant or appellant must pay all costs associated with the investigation and consideration of
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6) Use of Photographs (Images)(1) Entrants, drivers, and sponsors are free to post their photos on their websites and social
networking services. However, content focusing on specific products or brands (deemed to be an
act of advertising) may only be used by series sponsors and event sponsors.
(2) Only series sponsors and event sponsors are allowed to use the D1 logo on their advertisingmaterials. In such cases, the D1 logo must be displayed.
(3) Use on novelties is permitted. However, exposure of team sponsors is not permitted.
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a. Content that focuses on a specific product or brand (that is deemed to be an advertisement) is
not permitted. b. Content that focuses on a specific product or brand is not permitted. However,this does not apply to series sponsors and event sponsors.
b. Videos must be no longer than 5 minutes in length.
(2) Only series sponsors and tournament sponsors are allowed to use videos in advertising materials(commercials, music videos, etc.). In such cases, the D1 logo must be displayed.
(3) The use of videos for sales purposes is not permitted without a declaration to the promoter and aroyalty agreement.

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The use of video and images is restricted except for the following(1) Filming of vehicles on the course : Only those who have been specifically authorized by theorganizer and approved by the judging committee may film.
(2) Photographing of vehicles
from outside the course: Free to the extent that it does not obstruct the view ofspectators, but only those who have applied for coverage areallowed to film in the dedicated areas.
(3) Filming by drones: No one other than the official filming team is allowed to film bydrones.
(4) Filming by in-vehicle cameras : The promoter has the right to install in-vehicle cameras on allparticipating vehicles, and the position of the in-vehicle camera
has priority over other locations, and participating entrants may
not refuse to install such cameras. Any on-board camera to beinstalled by a team other than the official video team must be
applied for in advance, including the number of cameras to be4) Application for Media Coverage
All media coverage during the event must be done by those who have applied for coverage and havebeen issued a media pass by the promoter.
(1) Promoters must accept and manage all media coverage and filming of the D1 Competition.
(2) Only media who have applied for and received a media pass in advance will be allowed to takephotographs in the designated area.

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Appendix-2) Use of Official Footage (Official Images)
In addition to being used for official productions, etc., the official video and images of D1 competitions
are filmed by the official video production team for the purpose of providing video materials to users,
and such video and image materials may be provided.
(1) Official images will be provided for a fee upon application to and approval by the D1 JAPANORGANIZATION.
(2) The price for the provision of official images varies depending on the intended use, and the images
may not be used for purposes other than those stipulated at the time of provision.

installed, their location and purpose of use, and an approval
decal issued by the organizer must be affixed to the relevant
video equipment, which may only be installed during practicesessions. In addition, if the technical staff gives instructions formodification of the installation method, the instructions must be
followed.
a. Mounting on the outside of the car is permitted only for seriessponsors and event sponsors who have applied in advance.
b. Only series sponsors, event sponsors, and participating
entrants who have applied in advance are permitted to mountthe equipment inside the car. Participating entrants areallowed to install the car free of charge if it is for their own
technical improvement. However, the use of the images for
public display is restricted to cases where the stipulated
image usage fee has been paid. The fee for the use of images
shall be determined separately.
(5) Any live streaming from the venue is not permitted.

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a corporation or an individual, but in this case, the term "entrant" refers to all members of theparticipating team. The person in charge of a participating team shall be responsible for ensuringthat all team members comply with these rules.
(11) Entertainment Rights
SUNPROS Inc. reserves the right to organize entertainment using the competition, D1 drivers
and D1 cars, and no driver or D1 car owner may organize such entertainment without the written
permission of SUNPROS Inc.
(12) Race Queens
A woman who wears a costume with a sponsor company logo or a similar costume that is clearly
different from that of the team staff participating in the D1 competition, and who engages inpromotional activities at the competition venue.
(13) Sponsor
Sponsors are persons who support the operation of the D1 Competition Series and D1
Competitions and the activities of Entrants participating in the D1 Competition Series, and in returnfor their support of the operation of the Series and D1 Competitions, they receive promotional andproduct evaluation opportunities.
a. Team Sponsor: A sponsor of a team participating in a D1 Competition, who is under thecontrol of the participating team in the competition.
b. Series Sponsor: Sponsor of the Series Promoter, who has sponsorship rights for theentire Series.
c. Event Sponsor: Sponsor of the event organizer and series promoter, with sponsorshiprights limited to the event in question.
d. Tire Supplier Sponsors : Tire Suppliers are classified into the following four categories, eachwith different sponsorship rights
		 - Official Tire Manufacturer
		 - Partner Tire Sponsor
		 - Support Tire Sponsor
		 -Supplier Tire Manufacturer

7) Use of D1 Logo, Competition Logo, and Series Logo
(1) The D1 Competition and D1 Competition Series logos are registered trademarks of the Promoter.
The Promoter retains the intellectual property rights to manage and operate said trademarks.
(2) Entrants and all persons belonging to the Entrant may not use the D1, D1 Grand Prix, D1
Competition, and D1 Competition Series logos stipulated in (1) above without the permission of thePromoter or SUNPROSS Inc. Entrants shall not allow their sponsors to use said logos without thepermission of the Promoter or SUNPROS Inc.
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42. use of portrait of participating drivers and vehicles
1) Participants (entrants) in D1 competitions (official practice runs, qualifying runs, single and chase
finals, and chase competition runs), including the second use of all visual and photographic material,
are managed by the promoter in 40.1) (2) which D1 ASSOCIATION, D1 representative organizations in
the country concerned, and competition organizers requested, and entrant must be required to agree
this.
2) The competitor (entrant) must deposit with the competition organizer the portrait rights of the driver,team, participating cars, campaign girls, and sponsor logos appearing on them, after resolving thematter within the team. Any problems arising from the failure to sign such an agreement shall be theresponsibility of each team to resolve.

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44. D1 Organized Ride-Along Events
1) D1 competitions shall use cars that are participating in the competition to hold fan service ride-along
events within the competition.
2) The car and driver who can participate in the ride-along event will be decided by the organizer of theevent directly with the driver and car owner concerned, and no other participation will be allowed.
3) Drivers for the ride-along events must have a D1 driver's license that is equal to or higher than theeligibility to participate in the event.
4) The passenger seat of the vehicle used for the ride-along event is limited to the front passenger seat,and must be of a specification that is acceptable as the driver's seat of the participating vehicle in theevent. In addition, the passenger's body must be secured by a four-point or larger seat belt, and thearea around the seat must be designed to prevent injury from limb contact.
5) Persons who are allowed to ride in the vehicle must be securely seated in the seat, must wear a seatbelt, and must always wear a helmet. Clothing should include long sleeves, long pants, gloves, andshoes, and should be made of flame-retardant material.

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Appendix-1) No stickers other than official control stickers are permitted on the windshield, driver's side glass,and passenger side glass.
2) Vehicle bib numbers must be displayed in at least two locations: on the upper passenger side of thewindshield and on either the left or right quarter glass as designated for each competition (dependingon the circuit where the event is held).
3) The number on the competition car of the seeding right holder may be distinguished from the othersby changing the base color. If this is done, it must be clearly stated in the Series Regulations.
4) In addition to the above, if official control stickers, etc. are specified, they must be stated in therespective series rules or special rules of the competition.

3) Disclosure, correction, and deletion of personal information(1) The competitor may request the organizer to disclose his/her personal information.
(2) If the registered personal information is found to be inaccurate or erroneous, the D1
representative body of the country concerned, the competition organizer, and its related service
providers must promptly respond to the request for correction or deletion.

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41. display of drivers and vehicles
The D1 ASSOCIATION has established the "Promotion Regulations" in conjunction with these Rules andRegulations to establish the following compliance and restrictions regarding the display and exposure ofdrivers and competition vehicles participating in D1 competitions.

2) Use and provision of personal information(1) Personal information provided may not be used beyond the scope of this section 1).
(2) Personal information provided may not be disclosed or provided to a third party, except within thescope of 1) above or as required by law.
(3) Personal information may be entrusted to a subcontractor with whom a nondisclosure agreement
has been concluded for the purpose of conducting business in the D1 Competition. In such cases,
the handling of personal information by such subcontractors must be strictly supervised andcontrolled.

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D1 Regulations8) Cooperation in Promotional Activities
All persons belonging to the entrant must participate and cooperate in the following promotional
activities when requested by the promoter of the D1 Competition. However, the necessary expenses
and appearance fees for participation and cooperation in promotional activities shall be separately
disclosed on a case-by-case basis.
(1) Cooperation with TV, radio, other media, and official program coverage and media caravans(2) Promotional events sponsored by D1 competition sponsors(3) Other promotional events as deemed necessary by the promoter or SUNPROSS Inc.

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the use of the logo shall be permitted. In such cases, a separate royalty fee will be charged, andthe rate of collection will vary depending on the conditions.

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43. handling of personal information
When applying to participate in a D1 Competition, each Participant (Entrant) must agree to the following
handling of personal information contained in the Application for Participation and in the materials
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Appendix-F1) Purpose of collecting personal information
In addition to being used for the purpose of application as stated in the application form, personal
information may be used for the following purposes(1) Database management and operation of various entry and license databases, and sending ofmaterials(2) Communication regarding various procedures related to D1 competitions(3) Construction of a public database of competition results, and reflection of the data in magazinesand DVDs containing the results(4) Transfer of prize money(5) Request for questionnaire survey(6) Purchase of various types of insurance
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