Had my annual tech performed this weekend at our open house and asked about this.

I confirmed that this is a new rule for 2007 and that it is for 12 months. They do record the belt dates when they stamp your log book for the annual, so if the belts expire before your annual tech does, then you would have to present your car with new belts to tech for review, but all they should be checking is the belt dates.

The example I asked about was if my annual tech (perfomed April 1, 2007) was still valid if I wanted to play 'snowbird' in January of 2008 and go race down in Florida or Arizona. I was told that my annual was still valid for that event, but would have to present my car to have the belts inspected, since they expire at the end of this year.

Sounds like Cal-Club or Mid-South are not very 'Member Friendly'.