Group 2 (racing)
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The Group 2 racing class referred to regulations for cars in touring car racing and rallying, as regulated by the FIA
. Group 2 was replaced by Group A
in 1982.
For 1969, Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code defined groups for Touring cars
, Grand Touring cars and Sports cars
as follows: (numbers between brackets are required minimum production in 12 consecutive months).
Group 2 was the principal category in the European Touring Car Challenge
from 1963 to 1967 and was the secondary category to Group 5 Special Touring Cars
in 1968 and 1969. It was again the premier category when the series was renamed as the European Touring Car Championship
for 1970 and continued to be so until it was replaced by Group A for 1982.
The Sports Car Club of America
’s Trans-American Sedan Championship
was contested by Group 2 Touring Cars from its inception in 1966 through to the 1972 season.
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is a non-profit association established as the Association Internationale des Automobile Clubs Reconnus on 20 June 1904 to represent the interests of motoring organisations and motor car users...
. Group 2 was replaced by Group A
Group A
In relation to motorsport governed by the FIA, Group A referred to a set of regulations providing production-derived vehicles for outright competition. In contrast to the short-lived Group B and Group C, the Group A referred to production-derived vehicles limited in terms of power, weight, allowed...
in 1982.
For 1969, Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code defined groups for Touring cars
Touring car racing
Touring car racing is a general term for a number of distinct auto racing competitions in heavily-modified street cars. It is notably popular in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia and Britain.-Characteristics of a touring car:...
, Grand Touring cars and Sports cars
Sports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
as follows: (numbers between brackets are required minimum production in 12 consecutive months).
- Group 1: series-production touring cars (5,000)Group 1 (racing)The Group 1 racing class referred to regulations for cars in touring car racing and rallying, as regulated by the FIA. The Group 1 class was replaced by Group N in the 1980s....
- Group 2: touring cars (1,000)
- Group 3: grand touring cars (500)Group 3 (racing)The Group 3 racing class referred to a set of regulations for Grand Touring Cars competing in sportscar racing and rallying events regulated by the FIA. These regulations were active, in various forms, from 1957 to 1981-1957 to 1965:...
- Group 4: sports cars (25)Group 4 (racing)The Group 4 racing class referred to regulations for cars in sportscar racing, GT racing and rallying, as regulated by the FIA. The Group 4 class was replaced by Group B for the 1983 season.-Production requirements:...
- Group 5: special touring carsGroup 5 (racing)Group 5 was an FIA motor racing classification which was applied to four distinct categories during the years 1966 to 1982. Initially Group 5 regulations defined a Special Touring Car category and from 1970 to 1971 the classification was applied to limited production Sports Cars restricted to 5...
- Group 6: prototype-sports carsGroup 6 (racing)Group 6 was the official designation applied by the FIA to two motor racing classifications, the Prototype-Sports Car category from 1966 to 1971 and the Two-Seater Racing Cars class from 1976 to 1982.-Group 6 Prototype-Sports Cars :...
Group 2 was the principal category in the European Touring Car Challenge
European Touring Car Championship
The European Touring Car Championship was an international touring car racing series organised by the FIA. It had two incarnations, the first one between 1963 and 1988, and the second between 2000 and 2004...
from 1963 to 1967 and was the secondary category to Group 5 Special Touring Cars
Group 5 (racing)
Group 5 was an FIA motor racing classification which was applied to four distinct categories during the years 1966 to 1982. Initially Group 5 regulations defined a Special Touring Car category and from 1970 to 1971 the classification was applied to limited production Sports Cars restricted to 5...
in 1968 and 1969. It was again the premier category when the series was renamed as the European Touring Car Championship
European Touring Car Championship
The European Touring Car Championship was an international touring car racing series organised by the FIA. It had two incarnations, the first one between 1963 and 1988, and the second between 2000 and 2004...
for 1970 and continued to be so until it was replaced by Group A for 1982.
The Sports Car Club of America
Sports Car Club of America
The Sports Car Club of America is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.-History:...
’s Trans-American Sedan Championship
Trans-Am Series
The Trans-Am Series is an automobile racing series which was created in 1966 by Sports Car Club of America President John Bishop. Originally known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship it has evolved over time from its original format as a manufacturers championship for modified racing sedans...
was contested by Group 2 Touring Cars from its inception in 1966 through to the 1972 season.
External links
- Appendices J of the Period (1961 to 1986) Retrieved from www.fia.com on 12 August 2009