WRC rule changes for 2009

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Engine linking
Revised: Manufacturer or Manufacturer Teams must list the rallies to be run with the same engine links (a minimum of two rallies). Manufacturer and Manufacturer Teams which contest 10 to 12 rallies must nominate four engine links per car. Manufacturer Teams which will tackle eight or nine rallies must list three engine links per car.

Chassis restrictions
Revised: For Manufacturers and Manufacturer Teams the use of chassis for both testing and competing in WRC events will be limited to: Eight chassis for each Manufacturer. Eight chassis for each Manufacturer Team which will content 10 to 12 events, and seven chassis for each Manufacturer Team which has nominated eight or nine events. If the maximum number of chassis is exceeded, a time penalty of five minutes will be imposed.

Transmission and spare parts linking
Revised: For a Manufacturer or a Manufacturer Team, a list of linked rallies intended to be run with the same transmission and spare parts must be notified prior to the first rally in which they will take part as: Four links per car for a Manufacturer. Four links per car for a Manufacturer Team which has nominated 10-12 rallies. Three links per car for a Manufacturer Team which has nominated eight or nine rallies.

Transmission notes: For Manufacturers and Manufacturer Teams, two gearbox and differential assemblies per car will be sealed on the first rally of each link. Only these units must be used on the linked rallies. If two gearbox and differential assemblies have been used on the first rally of a link, only once per season, two different gearbox and differential assemblies may be sealed without incurring a penalty.

Spare parts notes: For cars entered by a Manufacturer or a Manufacturer Team, the following parts will be sealed before the first rally of each link: One front subframe and one rear subframe fitted on the car. Two spare front subframes and 2 spare rear subframes for a two car team. One steering rack fitted on the car. Two spare steering racks for a two car team.

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