1. Every lap time must be provided with proper reference*.
2. A car has to be 100% street legal and without any aftermarket modifications (100% stock).
Definitions*Reference: an Internet link (URL) that points to an article clearly stating the lap time/record and the conditions.
The web site must belong to a reputable recognized organization, like the car's manufacturer, a major car magazine or a major TV show. It is up to FastestLaps.com to recognize the source or not, also the lap time/record.
The article must show clearly:
- When the record was done, at least the year must be mentioned
- Who did it (driver or organization)
- Make, year and model of the car
- Track conditions and car trim, optional
If there is no online article and only a published paper article, then we need an image scan of the paper page from the publication with details (like CarMagazine March 2007 page 13, not just CarMagazine). FastestLaps.com can host the image if needed. Just referring the paper magazine is not enough because it cannot be verified online.
How we can distinguish the truth from gossip? It is not easy, but here are some guidelines:
- A true reference is usually published by whoever paid for the test (manufacturer, car magazine, TV show, etc)
- Truth sounds like this: "Racing driver Fast One recorded a 1:11.1 test lap time on Race Track on 2007/06/06 with a 2007 Carsky X15".
- Gossip sounds like this: "the automaker claims the car will circle in 2 minutes, 25 seconds". Please note the wording, it is written "the car will circle", not "the car had circled".
A true reference gets published in many places most of the time, with details. If the gossip is re-published it still remains gossip, with the same foggy wording.
Enthusiasts sites, blog sites, personal sites, etc are not recognized for obvious reasons.
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