16.1 Requirements for setting a new World Record
16.1.1 World Records will be kept in all USRA approved racing classes. In order to set a new World Record, a pilot must make a run quicker than the existing record and back up that run with another within 3 percent at the same event. Both heat races and trophy races qualify as potential back up times.
16.2 Existing Records
16.2.1 All classes except Unlimited:
16.2.1.1 All world records will remain as they are
16.2.2 Unlimited Class
16.2.2.1 16.2.2.1 This class will have a new record established at the first race in 2011. The existing record (prior to 2011) will be kept in place but noted as being pre-2011.