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Old 01-31-2021, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC
Do any national or international organizations or federations prohibit the use of automated throttle control intervention - such as automatic drag brake, punch control, acceleration smoothing, braking smoothing, etc?
Yes, there are some restrictions, as per the ROAR Rulebook point 5.2.3:
"The use of traction control sensing devices, active suspension devices, and steering control devices aided by gyroscopes or accelerometers (G-force sensors) of any kind is strictly prohibited. Sensors may be used for the purpose of passive data recording but not for adjusting the performance of the vehicle while in motion." IFMARs rules are a bit better defined but also more restrictive.

Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC
If so, do you have any idea where I can find the documentation on it?
Pretty sure IFMAR, ROAR, EFRA, FEMCA, FAMAR all have their rulebooks uploaded on their websites.
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