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RULE CHANGES
Decisions approved by the Motorsport UK Board
that affect regulations in the Motorsport UK Yearbook
Consultation and ratification
The Motor Sports Council must Explanation of format
consider all new regulations proposed Regulation changes are shown as red
by the Specialist Committees. The additions or struck through deletions.
regulations are first published on the A dotted line (...) indicates that the
Motorsport UK website so that regulation contains further wording
comments may be received before that is unchanged and has been
they are presented to the Motor omitted here for space reasons. The
Sports Council for approval, dates of implementation are stated
incorporating any modifications that immediately above the Regulations,
result from the consultation process while reasons for the changes are
(which may have included review by given below.
another Specialist Committee or
Advisory Panel). Approved rule
changes will be published here and
will be incorporated into the next
edition of the relevant Motorsport UK
Yearbook(s).
(C) Judicial (d) Disqualification (2.5).
(e) Suspension (2.6).
Date of implementation: (f) Exclusion (2.7).
Immediate
2.1.5. Penalty points will be imposed for
1.1.6. Any contravention of Flag or Light the following offences: (i) Driving –
Signals (Q.5 12.24). breach of 1.1.5, Q.14.2 12.18, Q.14.4
12.21 (with the exception of Q14.4.2.
2.1.1. The penalties that may be inflicted 12.21.2), Q.14.6 12.23. and/or (ii)
are, in order of increasing severity, as Failure to comply with flag or light
follows: signals (iii) General Conduct – Abuse,
(a) Reprimand (2.4). physical assault or threats of physical
(b) Fine (2.4). assault. Refusal to obey the instructions
(c) Time Penalty (or Position/lap Penalty of an Official.
– Karts or Endurance Racing or Grid Place
Penalty – Circuit Race) (2.3) or qualifying 2.1.6. ‘Stop-Go’ or ‘Drive Through’
lap time(s) disallowed (Q12.6.1 12.27). penalties (Q12.6 12.26.), are not subjectto penalty points and neither is there E2.2.1. In issuing a Licence, Motorsport
any right of appeal against either the UK will specify the types of vehicles
decision for imposing the penalty or the which can compete and the maximum
penalty itself. This includes any such number which can start simultaneously
penalties converted to time penalties in in any one race. The number of vehicles
accordance with Q12.6(h) 12.26 (h). Permitted on the circuit at any one time
for practising must not exceed the
2.3. Time or Position Penalty (G.5.3). number Permitted in a race by more
Time penalty means a penalty than 20%, without written approval
expressed in minutes and/or seconds. (Q.4.5.4 12.4.4.).
The Clerk of the Course, or the Stewards
of the Meeting, may impose a penalty E2.2.7. Further special safety
for any competitor considered to have precautions must be complied with
obtained an unfair advantage (whether before a Licence will be issued for a
inadvertently or not): (a) Of up to 10 circuit to be used for Truck Racing (see
seconds, if a race is not more than 30 Q.6 14.).
miles. (b) Of up to one minute if a race
of more than 30 miles. (c) In an E3.2.3. The following equipment is
Endurance Race ((Q)6.2 9.1) a time, recommended (as appropriate) at Race
position or lap penalty may be imposed. meetings (minimum flag and panel size
The penalty may be increased to one as Q5.2 12.24.8.):
minute for each completed racing hour, …..
(for example a 2 hour race may impose
a penalty of up to two minutes). The E7.1.1. This certificate must be available
penalty may be imposed after the race for inspection by Stewards (Q.4.1 8.1.).
has finished.
E7.4. In events involving the refuelling
3.3. Any vehicle found ineligible after of cars where more than five gallons of
practice, but subsequently approved fuel is held in any one pit, there must be
before a race, will have all its practice two fire tenders and crew in
times disallowed. The Clerk of the attendance, appropriately equipped
Course may Permit it to start from the and with immediate access to the pit
back of the grid with a 10 second area (Q.13.1 12.25).
delayed start, providing that it does not
take the place of any vehicle already E10.3.2. Organisers are free not to
qualified (whether a reserve or not). record individual lap times in practice or
Penalties laid down in 3.5.1 or 3.5.3 during a race. If times are not recorded
would not be applied (Q.4.6.2 12.4.2., for practice, starting grid positions may
Q.12.9.3 12.9.4.). be based on engine capacity (with
larger capacity cars at the front) or by
(E) Circuits the methods described in Q.12.9.
12.9.1.
Date of implementation: ImmediateE13.1. Should the event include a part of an event (except as provided for
period at night, Q4.5 12.4. shall apply to in (Q.5.4 12.15.). Any such instruction
each driver both in respect of the must be formally recorded. Provided
daylight period and also the night time that an event is run in more than one
period of practice. In addition to heat or part, these powers may, if
daylight practice at least one half hour thought fit, be exercised in respect of
of practice must be at night. one heat or part.
Video Facilities G3.1.2. The Secretary must be present
15.1. Following any incident involving throughout practise and the
injury, serious damage, Judicial competition itself to assist in the correct
proceedings, and when otherwise running of the meeting and should
appropriate, the Owner and/or Operator maintain a list of novice Drivers (5.2,
of a Venue having video facilities shall: Q4.2).
(i) Retain any video recording relating to
the incident for at least 21 days after G5.2.17. Ensure that any driver of a
the incident, Parade, Lead or Safety Car during a
(ii) Upon a written request by Motorsport Race (n.b. not including the driver of
UK provide to Motorsport UK the
any car controlling a formation lap), is a
original of the video recording
suitably experienced circuit driver who
requested,
should have or had previously held a
(iii) Keep the copy of the video recording
Competition Licence (Q.4.9 Appendix 5
requested by Motorsport UK until
notified in writing by Motorsport UK
that the keeping of the copy is no
G5.2.19. (3.1, H.13, Q4.2). Sign
longer required. competition licence Upgrade Cards
(except in respect of short circuit Kart
Races where the Clerk of the Course
Reason: Move to Section E from Q4.7.5.
retains responsibility for judicial duties.
As a guide, the following conditions will
1.1.5. All events will be run in the
need to be met before a signature is
direction specified on the track licence.
given: …….
Reason: Moved from Section Q.
G5.2.21. Stop a race in accordance with
Q.5.4 12.15 (2.4)
(G) Officials
G5.3.7. Impose a time penalty of up to
Date of implementation: 10 seconds for competitions of 30 miles
Immediate or less or up to one minute if over 30
miles or in an Endurance race ((Q)6.2.
G2.4.2. Subject to 2.5 in the case of 9.1.)) a time, position or lap penalty
force majeure or for safety reasons, may be imposed upon any Competitor
instruct the Clerk of the Course to in a race meeting who he considers has
postpone, abandon or stop an event or gained an unfair advantage (whetherinadvertently or not). This regulation competitor must carry a novice cross on
does not preclude such a Competitor the rear of the car (Q11.3 4.4. ).
being reported to the Stewards for
alternative penalties. In un-timed Kart (J) Vehicles
Races, this penalty may be replaced by
a position penalty (C.2.3). Date of implementation:
Immediate
G5.3.8. Impose a fine as detailed in Part
3, Appendix 1 on any Competitor who J4.1.3. Certain types of competition
fails to attend, or who reports late at, a have special requirements which will
scheduled Drivers’ briefing, or on any appear in SRs (Subject to approval by
Driver who has not raced at the circuit Motorsport UK) (see U.17.25 to 17.28
before and who fails to report for a pre- for Kart Numbers and Q11.4.5. for
practice briefing (Q4.2 11.6.). Circuit Racing).
G11.3 Race Observers (Q.4.18, Q.18 J5.2.7. Aerodynamic devices may only
3.1.) be fitted to Racing and Sports Racing
Cars (unless prohibited by an Approved
(H) Licences Formula), or where specifically
permitted, where FIA homologated, or
Date of implementation: where complying with National type
Immediate approval. Such devices must not extend
beyond the maximum width of the
H25.2.1. National Competition Licences vehicle, above the maximum height of
issued by countries outside the UK will any roof, or for an open car the
be deemed valid for British events, maximum height of the ROPS. For
providing the following applies and Saloon and Sports Cars such devices
competitors obtain approval from their must not extend longitudinally from the
own ASN: bodywork by more than 100mm. For
… Sports Racing Cars such devices must
(b) At an Interclub Race meeting, the not extend longitudinally from the rear
competitor must sign a declaration that wheel axis by more than 1100mm.
he/she is competent to compete in the Racing Cars must comply with Drawing
appropriate Race, and must satisfy the Q19.17. Appendix 2.
Clerk of the Course prior to practice
that he/she is aware of the flag signals.
The competitor should be subject to
special observation during practice, and
must achieve a lap time of at least 120%
of the class best, unless the Clerk of the
Course is satisfied as to extenuating
circumstances. If he/she has not
previously finished six Races, the(K) Safety Reason: No longer relevant.
1.1.3.2. No paying public spectators are
Date of implementation:
allowed to be present if the organising
Immediate club has not organised a race meeting
within the preceding three years. In
K9.1.4. All Other Events (including certain circumstances Motorsport UK may
overalls in accordance with Q.13.1.2 waive this requirement.
12.25.2.):
1.1.4.3 The appropriate local hospital
(N) Autocross & Rallycross authorities have been notified as to the
time and date of the event, including
Date of implementation: practising.
Immediate
1.1.5.4. Motorsport UK Timekeepers,
Handicapper (if appropriate) and
N5.3. Flag signals in accordance with
Scrutineers, appropriate to the grade of
Q.15.1 12.29.3. 12.24.3. (a), (e), (f), (g),
event, have been appointed.
(h), (j), (l), (m) and (n) may be used as
appropriate, with the same meanings
1.1.6.5. Dual status Permits may be
and restrictions as in Racing.
issued where one or more of the races at
a meeting are to be open to holders of a
N5.8.2. Cars will be identified by lower grade of licence.
Competition Numbers allocated by the
Organisers, and displayed as specified in 1.2. A Permit will not be issued for Car
the Technical Regulations J.4, or Q.11.4 race meetings of International status,
or Q11.5. The colour may be varied for unless the Club possesses a fulltime
different categories. Secretariat capable of taking full
responsibility for the meeting.
(Q) Circuit Racing Additionally, the application must be
specifically approved by Motorsport UK
Date of implementation: prior to submission to the FIA.
1 January 2021
1.3. Unless authorisation has been
1.1. A permit for the organisation of a granted by Motorsport UK there shall be
race meeting, championship or series is no race (or practice for a race) which
issued at the sole discretion of combines cars with exposed wheels with
Motorsport UK and on the condition that:
closed cars (i.e. saloons etc.). This
1.1.1. A valid Track Licence exists for regulation shall not apply to any race cars
the circuit and its conditions are fulfilled of periods A to D or to races for cars of
(E.1). periods E and F providing that such a race
1.1.2. The organisation of an event shall does not include any single seat, open
not be announced or advertised until the wheeled car with a height of less than
issue of a Track Licence has been agreed 33in.
by Motorsport UK.1.4. In wet conditions every effort should (b) Finishing Order.
be made to clear any accumulations of (c) Crossing a Penalty Line.
water from the track even if this means (d) Overtaking under Yellow or Purple
delaying the start. Further, drivers must flag.
be permitted to complete at least one (e) Noise.
familiarisation lap prior to the race if (f) Track Limits
conditions have changed from dry to wet
since practice (12.9.8). 18.1 3.2. The Chief Timekeeper will be a
Judge in respect of laps covered and time.
Reason: Duplicated wording. Covered in 12.9.8.
18.2 3.3. The Chief Scrutineer and
1.5. It is strongly recommended that land- members of the Technical Commission
owners or developers discuss their will be Judges in respect of eligibility.
outline plans for any new racing circuit
with Motorsport UK before any Driving Standards Observers (G.11.3)
construction begins. This is to ensure 18.3 4.1. Driving Standards Observers
compliance with Motorsport UK and may be appointed to report on:
governmental safety standards, and race (i) Driving in a manner incompatible with
organising facilities which Motorsport UK general safety (C.1.1.5).
may require under the General (ii) Failure to comply with displayed flag
Regulations. signals or lights (16 12.24)
(iii) Failure to comply with Track
RACE OFFICIALS Regulations (12.17)
Clerk of the Course Reason: Clarification.
2.1. One Clerk of the Course must be
nominated as the Senior Clerk of the 4.8.2. In consultation with the Clerk of
Course responsible for the overall control the Course, Driving Standards Observers
of the Meeting. may position themselves at any point and
may operate and report on a random
Clerk of the Course Licence basis as considered appropriate.
2.2. In the case of all Race events, the 4. 8.2.1. The Driving Standards Observers
Clerk of the Course must hold a CoC Clerk must make themselves known to the
of the Course licence issued by Senior Observer Post-Chief on duty at
Motorsport UK and valid for that grade of adjoining adjacent posts in their vicinity.
meeting.
Reason: Reflection of current terminology.
2.2.1. For details of Retention and
Upgrading, see Section G. 4.82.2. Driving Standards Observers will
ensure that their watches are
Judges synchronised with Official Timekeepers
18. 3.1. Judges may be appointed to time, and any written report submitted
adjudicate on: should clearly state the Official time that
(a) False Starts.any alleged infringement of driving 3.47.1. Motorsport UK may authorise a
standards occurred. maximum of four Junior Car Racing
Championships annually, each of which
4.82.3. The Driving Standards Observer must be endorsed and submitted for
is responsible for the reports of driving approval by a Motorsport UK recognised
standards as outlined in 19.3 4.1, but club. Motorsport UK shall however have
should not personally become involved in the right to exceed the above maximum
dealing with any actual incidents. number in circumstances which
Motorsport UK considers in its sole
Marshals discretion to be appropriate or where the
4.3 5.1. Marshals (G.12) shall patrol FIA has given approval.
between the course and all unfenced 3.4.1.2 7.1.1 Any proposed vehicle must
enclosures. Those stationed outside the fully comply with the Motorsport UK
pits, paddock or enclosures should be Junior Formulae Technical Requirements,
warned to remain behind protective as published by Motorsport UK from time
barriers, in the event of an impending to time (subject to the Motorsport UK
incident. Officials should be briefed on Stability of Regulations [A2.5.2]).
their duties and wear no clothing whose
colour might be confused with flag 3.4.1.3. 7.1.2. Motorsport UK will licence
colours. Junior Car Racing Championship
Organising Clubs and such licences will
CHAMPIONSHIPS remain valid for 3 years, when
prospective Organisers may again apply
36.1. Please refer to Section W – for a licence.
Championships.
3.4.2. 7.2. Any new manufacturer backed
36.2. Series. A series of individual events Junior Car Racing Championship must
organised to a common set of Sporting have guaranteed manufacturer support
and/or Technical Regulations with no for a minimum of three years. W1.3. shall
accumulative winner, must register with apply in its entirely except that Q3.4.3.
Motorsport UK on the prescribed form 7.3. below applies (W1.3.1.5.).
which will include: (a) title (b) vehicle and
(c) minimum licence status. A registration 3.47.2.1. Deleted.
fee will be levied. The Registration will
be accepted by the issue of a Series 3.47.3. Each Junior Car Racing
Registration document. Championship should achieve an average
of 12 starters during any one year in order
36.3. It is the Organising Permit holder’s to retain Championship status.
responsibility to ensure that any Event
possesses either a Championship Permit 3.47.4. A Junior Car Racing Championship
or a Series Registration document, as will be permitted to accept registrations
appropriate. from Drivers who have achieved their
14th birthday who will be permitted to
Junior Car Racing continue until 31st December of the year
of their 17th birthday.eligible to again be issued the Race
3.47.5. H8.2.1. applies and competitors Interclub (Junior Formulae) licence nor to
must satisfactorily complete the extended compete within the Junior Racing
ARDS course specifically designed for Formulae.
Junior Car Racing.
3.5 7.10. A Single Seater Championship
3.47.5.1. The Competition Licence may make application to Motorsport UK
application must be endorsed and to accept registrations from Drivers who
submitted to Motorsport UK by one of the have achieved their 15th birthday subject
Junior Race Championship Organising to the Driver being the current holder of
Clubs. an International ‘C’ Kart licence, as a
minimum, and that the eligible vehicles:
3.47.5.2. This Licence will state ‘Junior
Race Formulae Only’ and will be held by (a) have a Weight/Power ratio greater
the Junior Car Racing Championship than 3 kg/hp, and
Organising Club. (b) meet the current FIA Formula 3
(Article 275) or FIA Formula 4
3.47.6. The Junior Driver will be (Article 274) crash test and safety
permitted to participate in those requirements.
Championships authorised by Motorsport
UK and the licence holding Junior Race 3.5 7.10.1 Competitors must satisfactorily
Championship Organiser will be complete the extended ARDS course
authorised to copy the held licence and specifically designed for Junior Car
pass to the fellow Junior Racing Racing.
Championship organiser(s), if required.
H22.1.2 to H22.1.4. will be waived in this 3.5 7.10.2. The Competition Licence
respect. application must be endorsed and
submitted to Motorsport UK by the
3.47.7. Only Motorsport UK is permitted Championship Organising Club.
to authorise a Junior Driver to participate
in the Motor Sport Ireland Junior Car 3.5 7.10.3. This Licence will be restricted
Racing Championship, any issued licence to the permitted Championship and will
will be retained by Motorsport UK in this be held by the Championship Organising
regard. Club.
3.47.8. The Motorsport UK Junior Car 3.5 7.10.3.1. This licence is not valid for
Racing licence is not valid for any other any other event or discipline.
event or discipline.
3.5 7.10.4. Once the driver reaches 16
3.47.9. Once a Junior competitor reaches years of age he is eligible to be issued an
16 years of age he/she is eligible to be unrestricted Race Interclub licence.
issued a Race Interclub licence. Upon
issue of a Race Interclub licence 3.5 7.10.5. A licence issued by an EU ASN
(unrestricted) and competition within Car may also be accepted subject to
Racing events the Driver will no longer be agreement with Motorsport UK.Track Licence are fulfilled. Before making
Alternative Championship Rounds such a report the Clerk of the Course, or a
3.67.11. In the case that a round is Deputy appointed by him specifically for
cancelled, due to reasons of safety or force such purpose, shall inspect the course
majeure, the Championship Permit and its installations.
holding Club is entitled, contrary to
D11.1.3, to arrange an alternative date
4.1.2. 8.1.4. The Clerk of the Course is
(and if necessary venue) upon which to run
sure that Bbreakdown vehicles are
the event, provided that 85% of the
Competitors entered for the event agree to present in sufficient number to cope with
the change. Only those entered for the any incidents which may be expected
cancelled event may take part in the having regard to the type of course and
alternative event. number of competitors.
3.67.11.1. Agreement will be sought
either a) on the day of cancellation if the Reason: Clarification.
Competitors entered are present at the
event or b) by contacting the Competitors 48.1.5. The Clerk of the Course is
via their address/email, as stated on their satisfied that the licensed Rescue
championship registration form. Failure to Vehicle(s) are positioned in accordance
respond within 48 hours via e-mail or with the Track Licence.
‘Signed For’ delivery by post will be
assumed to signify the Competitors 4.7.3. 8.2. No vehicle, other than a
agreement to the change. competing car, shall be taken on to the
course during a competition except to
RESTRICTIONS ON ORGANISERS deal with a grave emergency, and then
only as instructed by the Clerk of the
48.1. No racing or practice may take place Course, who must be satisfied that the
until: driver of such a vehicle knows the Rules
of the Road in operation operating status
48.1.1. The Chief Medical Officer has of the track and that flag marshals will
reported to the Senior Clerk of the Course warn competing drivers (4.8.1.).
that the necessary doctors/paramedics,
mobile ambulance vehicles and first aid
Reason: Update of terminology.
personnel are present and have been
briefed. If no ambulance or suitable
substitute vehicle is available at the 4.5.5. 8.3. The course or its features or
event, the competition or practice must markings may only be changed between
be suspended (Section F). the last practising period and the event
itself in exceptional circumstances.
4.1.4. 8.1.2. The Stewards of the Meeting Consideration may be given by the Clerk
have seen the Fire Equipment Certificate of the Course in consultation with the
referred to in E.7. Stewards of the Meeting to arranging an
additional scheduled practice.
48.1.3. The Clerk of the Course has
reported to the Stewards of the Meeting 12.16. 8.4. If the organisers arrange to
that the conditions of the Permit and display signs to competitors indicating
the progress of the race, these signalswill show the number of laps remaining, (iii) *there must be no more than 3 people
unless Supplementary Regulations or Final on the pit wall, per car
Instructions or an official bulletin from the (iv) *there must be no more than 4 people
Clerk of the Course indicates otherwise. working on the car at any one time
(v) all equipment and personnel must be
Endurance Racing in the pit garage when the relevant
* Indicates maximum figures that may be car is not making a pit stop, with the
reduced in the SR’s. exception of pit signallers. Where
there are no garages arrangements
6.2. 9.1. Endurance Race. A Race must be approved in advance with
scheduled to have a minimum of 90 Motorsport UK.
minutes duration, with refuelling (vi) no work may take place on the car
permitted and/or Driver stops and/or during refuelling and the engine must
Driver changes, as an integral part of the be switched off.
race. (vii) it is the responsibility of the Entrant to
release his car after a pit stop only
6.2.1. 9.1.1. Endurance Races should be when it is safe to do so. Cars in the
started by Rolling Start, unless otherwise fast lane have priority over those
stated in SR’s. leaving the working area.
6.2.2. 9.1.2. There is no restriction on the 6.2.5. A second race, of the same status,
maximum number of drivers for each may run concurrently but only from a
vehicle. single start up to the maximum number
permitted by the Track Licence.
6.2.2.1 9.1.2.1. *A driver may not drive for
more than 3 hours in any 5-hour period. 6.2.5.1. At the end of the specified
duration of the shorter race all
6.2.2.2 9.1.2.2. For races over 6 hours any competitors will be signalled, by the
one driver must not exceed 60% of the display of a white board measuring at
scheduled race. least 80cm x 60cm with a chequered
border and bearing the legend ‘Race Part
6.2.3. 9.1.3. A driver may drive a One End’. Upon display of this signal the
maximum of 2 cars during the event shorter race competitors must safely
provided that he is properly entered and enter the pit lane, ensuring that they do
qualified in each car. not impede those cars which are
continuing to race for the longer period.
6.2.4. 9.1.4. Whilst in the pit lane: The timing of cars in the shorter race will
6.2.4.1. conclude when the final competitor, in
(i) *there must be a the maximum pit this shorter race, passes the board on the
lane speed limit is 60kph finish line.
(ii) it is recommended that all personnel
wear a high visibility jacket/vest 6.2.5.2. There must be a minimum of 30
approved by the organisers. During minutes between the end of each race.
any period of darkness a high visibility 6.2.5.3. No vehicle is eligible to compete
jacket/vest is mandatory. in both races, however a driver may do so.6.2.5.4. A drivers briefing for all (a) Racing Competition Licence/Medical
competitors is mandatory and the board Certificate for Driver.
to be used (as specified in 6.2.5.1) must (b) International Medical Aptitude
be shown to all competitors during the Certificate (if applicable).
briefing. (c) Entrants Competition Licence (if
applicable).
Reason: Moved to 12.12.4.
8.1.11.11.1.1. Prior to practicing Aany
6.2.6. 9.1.5. All starters in an Endurance driver who has not raced at that on the
race will be classified in the results circuit in its current track configuration in
according to the number of completed a car before, must report to the Clerk of
laps. the Course, or his nominee, prior to
practising who will specifically brief the
Medical Arrangements, Emergency driver before they start practice.
Rescue Vehicles and Equipment (Section
F) Reason: Clarification
7.10.1. At all permanent circuits there
shall be a medical centre equipped in Scrutineering
accordance with Section F. *8.1.11.2. Competitors and Vehicles must
be presented for scrutiny and practice at
7.10.2. The appropriate number of times specified in the SRs. Any
Doctors and Ambulances, as specified on Scrutineering Ticket relating to a previous
the Track Licence, must be present meeting must be removed before
throughout practice and racing. presentation of the vehicle for
scrutineering. Homologation papers must
7.10.3. Providing that the basic minimum be presented when appropriate.
of one doctor for practice and two doctors
for racing is complied with, the remaining 8.1.1.11.2.1. Any competitor not
posts may be filled with Motorsport UK reporting as instructed, may be fined or
registered paramedics (F.7.3, F.7.4) at the disqualified.
sole discretion of the Chief Medical
Officer. 8.1.2.11.2.2. Cars competing in Race
Meetings must comply with 19 13 and
7.10.4. At all race meetings, at least one Section J, and any appropriate Approved
licensed Rescue Vehicle and crew should Formula Regulations.
be in attendance and positioned as
indicated on the track licence. 8.1.4.11.2.3. No car may be driven in the
event until it has been approved by a
COMPETITION REGULATIONS Motorsport UK Scrutineer of the Meeting
for safety and eligibility.
Signing-on
8.1.3.11.1. In conjunction with signing-on 8.1.5.11.2.4. If, after approval for an
the following items must be produced for event, any vehicle is dismantled or
approval: modified in a manner which may affect its
safety or eligibility, or is involved in anyaccident which is likely to have a similar (ii) Those taking place on a high speed
effect or is driven in practice or oval circuit where regulations Permit the
competition at another event it shall be use of spotters
represented for approval. 8.1.6. The (iii) Races which involve a Driver change
entrant shall be responsible for seeking (iv) Where the Competitor has a non-
such fresh approval. transmitting radio receiver tuned to the
frequency of a single transmitting device,
8.1.7.11.2.5. In the event of an accident which is under the direct and sole control
or collision occurring during a race or of the Clerk of the Course. The system is
practice the vehicle or vehicles involved to be used solely for providing
may be required to halt for examination. competitors with instructions or warnings
issued by the Clerk of the Course.
8.1.8.11.2.6. Any vehicle involved in an (v) In the event that a frequency used by a
incident which is rendered unable to driver, team, manufacturer/constructor
proceed, or where any person is injured and/or any of their supplier interferes
must not be touched by any person other with a frequency used by a local service
than officials, without the specific or event officials or another third party
approval of the Clerk of the Course. the driver, team, manufacturer/
Furthermore, the driver concerned may constructor and/or supplier may be
not race again without the approval of required to changes its radio frequency to
the Chief Medical Officer in Charge. a non-conflicting frequency to the
satisfaction of the Co-ordinator and in
8.1.9.11.2.7. No vehicle involved in an accordance with the requirements of
accident having been presented for Ofcom. The driver, team and/or
scrutineering may be taken away from the manufacturer/constructor may be
circuit before the final technical checks suspended from testing and Qualifying
have been concluded for the race and and Racing until a change of frequency
cars released from Parc Fermé without has been effected.
the prior authority of the Chief Scrutineer
who will report such to the Clerk of the (b) No signal of any kind may pass
Course. between a moving car and anyone
connected with the car’s Entrant, Team or
Reason: The removal of the vehicle prior Driver save for the following:
to the end of the meeting is relevant to
all not just those involved in accidents. (i) Legible messages on a Pit Board
Radios (ii) Body movement by the Driver
8.1.10.11.3. (iii) Verbal communication between a
(a) Cars will be Permitted to carry radio Driver and his Team by means of radio
transmitters or receivers, for which Ofcom using an approved frequency subject to
licences, where required, will be checked 8.1.10(a).
at scrutineering, in the following races (iv) Lap trigger signals from the Pits to
only: the car. Lap marker transmitters shall be
battery powered and once operating must
(i) International non-Historic status races be free standing (not attached to any
other pit equipment by means of wires oroptical fibres) and incapable of receiving 11.1.4.2. Competition numbers must be
external information. Such lap triggers covered at all times when driving on the
shall use a transmitter operating with a public highway.
carrier frequency above 10Ghz (radio or
optical) and a beam half angle of no more 11.2.4.3. The Chief Timekeeper may
than 36° when measured at the 3dB decline to record the performance of any
point, and shall not be used for the vehicle whose competition numbers are
transmission of any data from the pit to not readily apparent to the lap recorders.
the car other than the lap mark. Lap mark
data must be transmitted repeatedly and 11.3.4.4. On any car driven by a person
must be demonstrably consistent who has not received six car race
(v) A single burst of timing data from the signatures on his Interclub Licence, there
car to the Pits as the car passes the shall be on the back of the car a yellow
receiver. All timing beacons and receivers square, 7in x 7in, with a black diagonal
must be a minimum of 10m from any cross, with strokes 6in long and 1in wide.
official timing beam.
8.1.10.1. 11.3.1. Mobile phone or tablet 11.4.5. The organisers may, in addition to
devices are prohibited from being carried the number format provided in J4.1, also
in the competing vehicle whilst on the permit competition numbers to be moved
circuit. to the rear side windows (above the
drivers’ name) on the vehicle in which
Reason: Safety. To prohibit the use of case.
mobile telephones or portable tablet pcs 11.4.5.1. The numbers for each rear side
during on track activity. As detailed in the window, shall be:
Action Sheet for Consultation July 2019 (i) a minimum of 200mm high
and reviewed following Consultation at (ii) with a stroke width of at least
meeting October 2019. 20mm
(iii) coloured reflective yellow.
Competition Numbers and Identification
(J.4.1.8, J.4.1) 11.4.5.2. In addition, the windscreen of
11.1.4. Vehicles will be identified by these cars must display the competition
means of a competition number allocated number positioned on the upper area of
by the organisers and displayed as the passenger’s side of the windscreen, as
specified in J.4.1. The use of “0” or “00” is follows:
prohibited unless preceded by any (i) the numerals must be at least
number 1 to 9. 150mm high
(ii) be in the same colour and font as
11.1.4.1. The numbers shall be in position those displayed on the rear side
before the vehicle is presented for windows
scrutiny and will be subject to approval as (iii) be placed no closer than 50mm from
to position, legibility and size. the lower edge of the windscreen
Modifications may be required as a result “sun-strip” and 50mm from the side
of observations during practice. edge of the windscreen.
Licence Restrictions911.6. See Section H.8 and H.14.1.1. and is in a serviceable condition (see
4.2. The Clerk of the Course shall have a K.10).
list compiled of drivers who require
signatures on their Race Licence Upgrade (b) Goggles or visor of splinter-proof
Card (G.3.1.1, G.5.2.19, H.25.1.2). material (unless in a closed car with
a full-size windscreen in use),
Reason: No longer complied with. sufficient to protect his eyes.
9.1. Other than the provision of 3.4.4.and (c) Flame Resistant Overalls which shall
3.5. a driver must have achieved his 16th cover arms, legs and the torso up to
birthday to participate in Car Racing. the neck. The use of flame resistant
balaclava, socks, and underwear is
Reason: Already detailed in Section H, strongly recommended (see K9).
Chart 7. Flame resistant gloves and shoes are
mandatory.
9.1.1. 11.6.1. Any Driver competing in a
Single Seat Racing Car, 0.5bhp/kg or (d) For events outside the UK the
greater (excluding driver weight), must be mandatory minimum standards for
the holder of a Race National licence, as a drivers in Circuit Racing would
minimum, with the exception of a normally be FIA specification personal
Championship which has been authorised protection equipment.
by Motorsport UK to set an alternative
qualification. (e) An FIA approved FHR device, fitted in
accordance with K.10.4, is Mandatory
9.1.2. 11.6.2. Any Driver competing in a for drivers in Circuit Racing. With the
vehicle of 0.34bhp/kg or higher exception of Period Defined Vehicles
(excluding driver weight) and measured for which it is recommend.
at the driven wheels, with the exception
of single seaters as detailed in 9.1.1. All items must be produced for inspection
11.6.1. above, must be the holder of a and approval at Scrutineering.
Race National licence, as a minimum.
10. 12.1.2. Refrain from smoking and/or
COMPETITION RESTRICTIONS using electronic alternatives are
prohibited.
Drivers
10. 12.1. A driver shall throughout the Reason: Taking account of new methods.
competition:
10. 12.1.1. Wear properly fastened and 10.4. 12.1.3. Be the only person in the car
positioned: whilst the vehicle is on the track. 10.5. A
(a) A crash helmet to a standard driver may Ddrive only one car, with the
specified in the current Regulations exception of the provision detailed within
and bearing a MSA/ Motorsport UK 6.2.3. 9.1.3. Not more than one driver may
approval sticker, which fits properly drive the same car in any one race, unless
the SRs specify otherwise.Reason: Clarification Reason: Clarification taking account of
current practice.
4.4. 12.1.4. Ensure that Dduring practice
and the race, no Team personnel shall be 4.7.4. 12.2.2. At the conclusion of each
allowed are allowed on the track, except race each Observer Post-Chief shall report
that whilst a car is at its designated pit, any incidents in writing to the Clerk of
team personnel in accordance with the Course. Observers Post-Chiefs will
13.1.5. 12.25.5 may work on the car. also pay attention to driving standards
Should there be an approved signalling especially in respect of drivers applying
area, one timekeeper and one signaller for an upgrading signature.
for each car may be in this area. These reports shall be made available to
the Motorsport UK Steward of the
Incidents Meeting if required.
4.7. 12.2. The Clerk of the Course shall
ensure that after every accident or Reason: Clarification. Post-Chiefs would
incident involving a competing vehicle or not be aware who is applying for an
vehicles the following are informed: upgrade signature.
4.7.1. (i) The Chief Scrutineer and where
mechanical failure is suspected,
mechanical damage is substantial, or the 4.7.6. 12.3. At Race Circuits where the use
completion of a serious incident form is of specialist “snatch” vehicles is licensed
necessary all such vehicles must should only be
(ii) The appointed Motorsport UK Steward operated by suitably trained personnel and
of the Meeting where there is injury under the protection of yellow flags or by
involving treatment beyond the capability neutralisation of the race in accordance
of the venue staff or where judicial action with the relevant guidelines published by
is likely or has been taken receive a Motorsport UK.
12.3.1. Live “snatch” is prohibited for:
report without delay .
(i) single seaters; and
(ii) open sports cars without a full roll
Reason: Clarification cage.
4.7.2. 12.2.1. No vehicle or driver Reason: Clarification and regulating
involved in a serious incident shall That common practice
any vehicle and driver involved is not Implementation: Immediate
allowed to continue in practice or the
competition nor may leave the venue, 4.7.7. 12.3.2. At Race Circuits not
without approval of the Chief Scrutineer licensed for the use of “snatch” vehicles
or Chief Medical Officer, as appropriate. the recovery of a vehicle creating an
Details of any injury to the driver must be obstruction or hazard can only be carried
inscribed on the Competitor’s Licence/ out once the race has been neutralised
Medical Certificate. Full details of such unless recovery is executed manually.
approval must be delivered in the
Steward’s Report to Motorsport UK. Practice (G.5.2.9)4.2.1. The Clerk of the Course, or his placed at the back of the grid, without the
nominee, should specifically brief any addition of a time delay, except where
driver who has not raced at that circuit in grid positions have been made in
a car, on that current track configuration, accordance with 12.9.1. 12.9.2. (b), (c), (d),
prior to the driver going out to practice (e) or (f). If more than one driver is subject
(8.1.11.). to this rule then starting positions shall
be determined by the Clerk of the Course.
Reason: Duplication and merged with Qualified reserves shall however enjoy
11.1.1. precedence over competitors practising
entirely out of session or whose practice
4.5. 12.4. Every driver, including drivers times have been disallowed for whatever
of vehicles which are to give performance reason (C3.3).
demonstrations, must be given the
opportunity of practising in conditions 4.6.2. Qualified reserves shall enjoy
similar to those to be expected in the precedence over an accepted competitor
competition, and any driver who has not whose practice times have been
previously raced over the course in its disallowed for whatever reason (C.3.3).
current layout, within the preceding
twelve months, must complete at least Reason: Clarity and removal of
three practice laps in the car to be raced duplication.
by him during which he shall satisfy the
Clerk of the Course as to his competence. 4.5.3. 12.4.3. Drivers whose best lap time
Drivers must be given at least the exceeds by more than 10% that of the
following opportunity for practising: third fastest car within its class (where
similar weather conditions prevailed),
4.5.1. 12.4.1. Organisers will provide a may be disqualified at the discretion of
period sufficient to allow at least six the Clerk of the Course.
three laps of practice in the prevailing
conditions. It is recommended to 4.5.4. 12.4.4. During practising the
schedule a period of 10 minutes of number of vehicles on the course shall
practice if the track is less than one mile not exceed the number permitted in a
in length; 15 minutes for a track between race by more than 20% unless the Track
1 mile and 2.5 miles; and 20 minutes for Licence specifies otherwise (E.2.2.1).
tracks over 2.5 miles, subject to a
minimum of three laps (4.5.). Heats
16.1. 12.5. A competition may be run in
Reason: 6 laps is not necessary and the heats, the composition of which will be
minimum has always been 3. determined by the organisers and
published in the Supplementary
4.5.2. 12.4.2. Organisers will provide a Regulations, Final Instructions and/or
separate practice session for each race, official programme. The composition of
Championship or Series (unless the SRs or the heats may be modified or heats
Final Instructions state differently). Cars consolidated only by the Clerk of the
practising entirely out of session will be Course after consultation with theChampionship Co-ordinator, if placed in the same row on the starting
appropriate. grid.
Reason: Common practice.
Timing
*16.2. 12.6 The method of composing the 12.2.8. The completion of the first and
final must be given in the SRs. subsequent laps shall be timed when
each vehicle crosses the control line
16.2.1. 12.6.1. Starting positions in the unless the SRs state otherwise.
final will be determined by the finishing
times recorded in each heat, unless the 12.2.8.1. At all times throughout the
SRs specify otherwise. event, competing vehicles shall be fitted
with a working timing identification
16.2.2. 12.6.2. A driver must drive the module (i.e. transponder). This must be
same car in the final as in the heats. compliant with the timekeeper’s
equipment. The module identification
Handicapping number should be submitted to the Event
12.7.10. Any handicap will be based on Secretary on the entry form. It is the
the Handicapper’s estimate of the responsibility of the competitor to ensure
potential performance of the cars that the module is working and safely
entered. Speeds achieved during practice fitted in a suitable position on the
will be used as a guide – unless some vehicle. Failure of the module may result
other basis is advised in SRs. in the competing vehicle being untimed.
12.7.10.1. A handicap may be modified 12.3.8.2. Where, for whatever reason,
after initial publication but a finalised list timing is carried out manually, the timing
of handicaps should be published at least of a vehicle crossing a control line shall
30 minutes prior to the start of a race. be taken at the moment when the centre
of the leading wheel(s) pass(es) over that
12.7.10.2. In the case of races in which line.
the handicap is wholly or partly based on
practice times, a driver who in any lap Starting Positions Starts
improves upon his best practice lap time 4.6. 12.9. Each vehicle shall have an
by more than 5% may be disqualified by allotted position at the start in
the Clerk of the Course. This penalty may accordance with 12.9.1. 12.9.2.
be waived if the Handicapper advises the
Clerk of the Course of any extenuating 12.9. 12.9.1. The Supplementary
circumstances. Regulations or Final Instructions will
specify:
4.6.1. 12.7.3. For handicap races the (a) the method of determining starting
handicap shall be so arranged by the positions,
allocation of credit laps that all cars will (b) the maximum number of starters in
have left the starting area before the limit each race.
car has completed its first lap. Cars due to
start at different times should not be 12.9.1. 12.9.2. Starting positions will be
determined by:(a) practice times, or 12.9.4. 12.9.5. Within the provisions of
(b) handicap, or 4.5 and 12.9.2. 12.4 and 12.9.3 the lowest
(c) finishing order in a preceding race, or practice time will be considered the most
(d) selection made with the object of meritorious and the driver and car
placing the fastest driver at the front, or concerned given the pole position at the
(e) current positions in a championship, or start, with other drivers and cars arranged
(f) ballot (method specified in writing in in order of the times recorded.
Supplementary Regulations, Final
Instructions or by Bulletin). 12.9.5. 12.9.6. When identical times are
recorded by more than one driver in the
12.9.2. 12.9.3. When starting positions are official practice session for that race the
determined by practice times: driver first setting such a time will receive
(a) Only those times established by a the better starting position.
driver in the car, correctly numbered,
eligible, and which he is driving in the 12.9.6. Each driver will have the
race, will be recorded. (Unless authorised opportunity to practice in accordance
by SRs ‘spare’ cars are not permitted.) with the provisions of 4.5.
(b) All cars in an event must be given the
opportunity to take part in the same Reason: Duplication.
practice.
(c) Any flying lap time recorded in a 12.9.7. Any driver who has not previously
correct practice session will be taken into raced on the course in its current layout
account in determining grid positions, within the preceding twelve months must
even if the remainder of the qualifying complete at least three practice laps in
laps are completed ‘out of session’. the car to be raced by him, during which
he shall satisfy the Clerk of the Course as
12.9.3. 12.9.4. For a scratch race aAny to his competence.
driver or car which has had all their
practice times disallowed but remains 12.9.8. In addition, if the track conditions
eligible to compete will be placed behind have changed from dry to wet since
the rear line of the normal starting grid practice, drivers will be permitted one
and will not start when the normal reconnaissance lap prior to the race.
starting signal is given. Such drivers will Drivers will be notified accordingly before
be given a starting signal 10 seconds they leave the assembly area or pit lane,
later. This delayed start cannot be applied whichever is applicable (1.4).
retrospectively. For the purpose of
calculating times or speed the normal Starter’s Orders
starting signal will be used. If more than 12.7. 12.9.9. Any competitor who is on
one driver is subject to this rule then the track at the time of showing the one-
starting positions shall be determined by minute board, or who is allowed to join
the Clerk of the Course. For races with a the race with the permission of the Clerk
rolling start such competitors will start of the Course is defined as coming under
from the pit lane after all the other cars starter’s orders, and is therefore deemed
have started. to be a starter.Non-Starter 12.11.2. (ii) Any appeal concerning
12.8. 12.9.10. A non-starter is any starting positions must be lodged within
competitor who does not fulfil the criteria 30 minutes of their notification. Where
specified in 12.7. 12.9.9. the exception given in 12.11. 12.9.12.
applies, any appeal must be lodged not
Race Starts less than 10 minutes before the
12.1. 12.9.11. Starting. There are two subsequent start.
methods of starting. The SRs or
Championship Regulations must state the 12.11.3. (iii) Each car will be allocated its
method to be used: pre-determined position on a starting
(a) Standing start. A standing start occurs grid. It will be the responsibility of the
when the vehicles are stationary on driver to place his car in the correct
their appropriate grid positions, with position, unless instructed not to do so by
engines running, when the starting an official specifically appointed to
signal is given. Timing shall control the start.
commence when the starting signal is
given. The starting line is the line in 12.11.4. (iv) It is not permitted to change
relation to which the position of each tyres between leaving the assembly area
vehicle is fixed prior to the start. and the start of the race, except in the
(b) Rolling start. A rolling start occurs case of force majeure (puncture, obvious
when the vehicles are moving at the damage) or if the Clerk of the Course
moment the starting signal is given. states that the track is not completely dry.
To achieve a rolling start the No artificial tyre heating or heat retaining
competitors may be led by a Pace Car devices may be used during this period.
until the starting signal is given. All
rolling starts must be in a 2 x 2 or 1 x 12.11.5 (iv) The pit exit will be closed 30
1 grid formation. The start line is the seconds after the last able car of the
line on the crossing of which the assembled cars leaves the exit entry point
timing commences. on to the circuit, and after this time any
cars and drivers exiting the assembly area
Reason: The starting methods will be will be required to start from the pit lane
detailed in Championship Regulations. after the last car has passed the pit lane
exit at the start of the race. Once the
Starting countdown has commenced any car still
12.11. 12.9.12. Starting positions shall be in the pit lane or assembly area must
notified at least 30 minutes before the start at the back of the field at the
start, except when the finishing order in commencement of the green flag lap or
one event affects the starting positions in race start, whichever timing is
a subsequent event scheduled to start appropriate as deemed by the
less than half an hour later. In such Championship Regulations or the Clerk of
instance the starting positions shall be the Course.
notified as soon as practicable.
12.11.1. (i) Starting positions will be Reason: Clarification
displayed on the Official Notice Board.12.12. 12.10. Visual warnings will be by means of a Yellow flag. These cars will
displayed as per Supplementary be started after the competitors referred
Regulations/ Championship Regulations to in 12.9.3. have left the grid.
and/or Final Instructions. These visual
warnings may be supplemented by sound Reason: Taking account of common
signals. practice
12.12.1. 12.10.1. If through unforeseen 12.14. 12.12. For all categories of cars
circumstances the formation lap cannot that allow slick tyres to be used the start
commence at the appointed time after will be preceded by a formation lap.
the display of the one-minute signal, Following the showing of the 30 second
drivers will be notified by display or a signal, the starter will release the cars by
“Start Delayed” board. Engines may then displaying a green flag. The cars will keep
be stopped but only on the instructions of in grid formation for this lap and the pace
the Clerk of the Course. will be set by the pole position man
driver. No practice starts may be executed
12.12.2. 12.10.2. If a “Start Delayed” during the course of this lap. At the end
signal is given, the starting procedure will of this lap, the cars will return to their
be recommenced by the display of the grid positions and stop with their engines
one-minute warning, and so on. running, the start should be give not less
than four, or more than ten seconds after
12.12.3. 12.10.3. For all races with a all cars are stationary.
countdown of one three minutes or less,
officials and drivers are the only persons 12.12.1 (A five second board will be used
allowed on the grid. to indicate that the grid is complete, and
the red light will be switched on then
12.13. 12.11. For all starts the driver will approximately 5 seconds after this board
be seated in the car and engines will be is withdrawn unless the Supplemenary
running. Regulations/Championship Regulations or
Final Instructions state to the contrary.)
12.13.1. 12.11.1. Unless the SRs specify the red lights will be switched on and
that engines must be stopped on arrival between a further 2 to 7 seconds the red
at the starting grid, no penalty will be lights will be extinguished to indicate the
applied for failing to stop engines. start of the race.
Engines not already running will be
started at the one minute signal, the Reason: Clarification, taking account of
method of starting being in accordance common practice.
with the appropriate Technical
Regulations.
12.14.1. 12.12.2. The order to start will
be given by signal lights or a starting flag:
12.13.2. 12.11.2. Any driver in position
(a) Red lights being extinguished for both
on the grid but unable to take part in the
a standing start and rolling start
start shall indicate his predicament by
(b) Downward movement of the National
raising an arm vertically or opening the
flag where the use of start lights is not
door. Marshals should warn other driverspossible. All competitors must be briefed lane, ensuring that they do not impede
on this method of starting when this is those cars which are continuing to race
not the usual procedure. for the longer period.
The timing of cars in the shorter race will
Reason: Clarification, taking account of conclude when the final competitor, in
common practice. this shorter race, passes the board on the
finish line.
12.14.2. 12.12.3. A grid may be formed in 6.2.5.2. (ii) There must be a minimum of
two parts allowing the first part of the 30 minutes between the end of each race
grid to be started in advance of the for Endurance races (9.1) and no less than
second. The signal lights, or starting flag, 15 minutes for any other races.
will be used to start the first part and the 6.2.5.3. (iii) No vehicle is eligible to
second part started by use of a starting compete in both races, however a driver
flag alone. For any circuit up to and competing in an Endurance race may do
including 2 miles in length a time delay so.
of 10 seconds is mandatory to separate 6.2.5.4. (iv) A drivers briefing for all
the grid. For any circuit over 2 miles in competitors is mandatory and the board
length the time delay, between the two to be used (as specified in 6.2.5.1
grids, will be no less than 10 seconds and 12.12.4.(i)) must be shown to all
no more than 20 seconds. All competitors competitors during the briefing.
must be made aware of this start
procedure through Supplementary Reason: Having proved successful in
Regulations (where possible) or Final Endurance racing this provision will allow
Instructions, whenever this method of two races with one start and a minimum of
starting is used. 15 minutes between race finishes to be
extended to other races.
12.14.2.1. 12.12.3.1. Following release of
Implementation: Individual Trial races
the first part of the grid, should an (non-Endurance) during 2020 and subject
obstruction for the second race start to no identified issues during those trial
appear, the race must immediately be red races 1st January 2021
flagged.
False Start
6.2.5. 12.12.4. A second race, of the same 12.4. 12.13. A false start occurs when a
status, may run concurrently but only driver under Starter’s orders gains an
from a single start up to the maximum unfair advantage by is either:
number permitted by the Track Licence. (a) being in an incorrect position on the
6.2.5.1. (i) At the end of the specified grid, or
duration of the shorter race all (b) moving forward from his the
competitors will be signalled, by the prescribed position, or
display of a white board measuring at (c) moving at the time that the red lights
least 80cm x 60cm with a chequered are extinguished or
border and bearing the legend ‘Race Part (d) in the case of a rolling start fails to
One End’. maintain his correct station, or
Upon display of this signal the shorter accelerates early or unevenly.
race competitors must safely enter the pitby the leader at the time of first showing
Reason: Clarification the Red Flag. Only cars which are
proceeding under their own power, in
Penalty for a False Start (12.15 12.13) accordance with 15.1.(j) 12.24.3(j) at the
12.5. 12.14. Unless the Regulations showing of the Red Flag will be classified
provide for a different penalty the driver in this first part (12.16 also applies).
concerned shall be penalised by the
addition of 10 seconds to the time taken 12.15.3 The result will be the order of
by him to complete the course. This finishing at the end of the restarted race,
penalty must immediately be notified to unless Championship Regulations specify
all competitors by a signal board, and to otherwise. The result will list all
his pit or representative. This penalty will competitors who took the start in the race
not incur penalty points. even if they did not take part in the
restarted race and will use the first part
for purposes of establishing lap records
Stopping a Race and point scoring where applicable (12.16
5.4. 12.15. Any race can be stopped at also applies). Any issues for any class in a
the sole discretion of the Clerk of the Championship will be determined from
Course by ordering the waving of the Red the initial grid not the grid for the
flag at the Start/Finish line. Competitors restarted race.
will be warned that the race has been
stopped by the simultaneous waving of Reason: The method will be detailed
the Red flag at all Flag Marshalling Posts within the Championship Regulations.
(6.2.6.applies). This may be supplemented
by the showing of red lights at the start 5.4.3. 12.15.4. Any race stopped after the
line and around the circuit. leader has completed 75% of its duration
may be considered to have finished,
Reason: Clarification unless the Clerk of the Course, in
consultation with the Stewards of the
5.4.1. 12.15.1. Any race stopped before Meeting, deems it appropriate to restart
the leader has completed two laps will be the race. If not restarted tThe result will
declared a “No Contest” and available be based on the order of crossing the
cars will restart from their original grid finish line at one lap less than the
positions. number of laps completed by the leader
at the time of the first showing of the Red
5.4.2. 12.15.2. Any race stopped after the Flag. Only cars which are proceeding
leader has completed more than two laps under their own power, in accordance
but less than 75% of its duration will be with 15.1.(j) 12.24.3(j), at the showing of
considered as the first part of a two part the Red Flag will be classified. If run as a
the race. Cars will be restarted from a two part race restarted 5.4.2. 12.15.2. will
grid set out in the finishing order of this apply.
first part, which shall be based upon the
order of crossing the finish line at one lap 5.5. 12.16. In the interval between
less than the number of laps completed stopping and restarting the race cars may
return to the pit area for repairs. TheyYou can also read
