Supplementary Regulations for Supercars
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2019 INTERNATIONAL VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 23 AND 24 CAMS PERMIT NUMBER: 819/1509/01 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR SUPERCARS STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 1.1 EVENT TITLE, DATE & VENUE 1.1.1 The Event will be known as the “ITM AUCKLAND SUPERSPRINT” (hereinafter referred to as “the Event”), which will also comprise races 23 and 24 of the 2019 International Virgin Australia Supercars Championship (“the VCS”), and be held at the Pukekohe Park Raceway, Pukekohe, Auckland on 12th – 15th September 2019. 1.2 ORGANISATION & STATUS 1.2.1 The Event will be held under the FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices, the Supercars Operations Manual (“the Rules”), and any applicable National Competition Rules of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS) which are not in conflict with the Rules, the Supplementary Regulations, any Further Supplementary Regulations or instructions and any Bulletins issued. 1.2.2 Event Status: Restricted International. 1.3 ADMINISTRATION & EVENT STAFF 1.3.1 ASN: MotorSport New Zealand Inc. PO Box 3793, Wellington, 6140 Telephone: +64 4815 8015, Facsimile: +64 4472 9011 1.3.2 Promoter: V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd - Events 45 Nerang Street, Southport Queensland, 4215 Telephone: (07) 5630 0364. Facsimile: (07) 5630 0365 1.3.3 Organiser: V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd - Events 45 Nerang Street, Southport Queensland, 4215 Telephone: (07) 5630 0364. Facsimile: (07) 5630 0365 1.3.4 Organising Committee: Phil Shaw, Gary Lathrope, Shayne Harris, Richard Lindroos, Rachael Murray, Craig Finlayson, Debbie Day, Stephen Brown. 1.4 SUPERCARS OFFICIALS 1.4.1 Stewards: Chris McMahon (Chair), Steve Lisk, Wayne Scott 1.4.2 Race Director: Tim Schenken 1.4.3 Deputy Race Director: David Stuart 1.4.4 Clerk of the Course: Craig Finlayson 1.4.5 Secretary of the Event: Gary Lathrope 1.4.6 Timing Coordinator: Ian Leech 1.4.7 Head of Motorsport: Adrian Burgess 1.4.8 Medical Delegate: Dr Carl Le Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 1 of 14 2019 ITM Auckland SuperSprint – Races 23 and 24 © Supercars Australia 1.4.9 Starter: Paul Martin 1.4.10 Driving Standards Advisor: Craig Baird 1.4.11 Recovery Coordinator: Alistair Walker 1.4.12 Safety Car Driver: Jason Routley 1.4.13 Safety Car Communicator: Veronica Russell 1.4.14 Judges of Fact: (1) Start: Tim Schenken, David Stuart, Craig Baird, Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech, Paul Martin, Craig Finlayson. (2) Finish: Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech. (3) Pit Lane Speed: Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech, Jason Routley, Tony Bowker, Paul Martin, Campbell Little, Mark Galbraith, Peter Thompson, Wayne Hughes. (4) Noise: Craig Finlayson, Emery White, Shayne Harris, Bevin Godfrey, Ben Aro. (5) Pit Lane Penalty: Adrian Burgess, Campbell Little, Paul Martin, Frank Adamson, Jason Routley, Som Sharma, Mitchell Timms, Tony Bowker, Craig Hasted, Mark Galbraith. (6) Weigh Station: Campbell Little, Paul Martin. 1.4.15 Media Manager: Paul Glover 1.5 CIRCUIT DETAILS 1.5.1 Track Length: 2.91 kilometres 1.5.2 Direction: Clockwise 1.5.3 Track Density: Supercars – 40 1.5.4 Notice Board: Located at the base of the Timing building at the rear, next to the Race Control Tower. 1.5.5 Stewards Office: Located in a temporary office behind the Race Control Tower. 1.5.6 DRD Office: Located on the first floor of the Race Control Tower. 1.5.7 Control Line: Opposite the Race Control Tower across Pit Exit. ADMINISTRATION 2.1 ENTRIES 2.1.1 Competitors must have completed the 2019 Supercars Entry Registration Form. 2.1.2 Administration checking will commence at 0800hrs (NZST) on Thursday 12th September. 2.1.3 Any Competitors that need to change or add any details contained in their 2019 Entry Registration Form must do so at the Supercars Operations Transporter prior to the commencement of the Competitor’s Authorised Representatives Briefing as detailed in the Event schedule. 2.1.4 No change of Drivers will be accepted later than 1700hrs (NZST) on Thursday 12th September 2019 unless exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Stewards, warrant a change after that time. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 2 of 14 2019 ITM Auckland SuperSprint – Races 23 and 24 © Supercars Australia 2.1.5 Each Team and respective Driver is required to complete and sign a MotorSport New Zealand Indemnity Form for this Event, which must be completed and returned to Motorsport Operations prior to the commencement of the Competitor’s Authorised Representatives Briefing on Thursday 12th September 2019. The Indemnity Form is included with these Supplementary Regulations. 2.2 PRESENTATION OF A CAR 2.2.1 Delete Rule A4.3.3.1 in its entirety and replace with the following: A4.3.3.1 I being the Authorised Representative of the Car described on the Supercars Entry Registration Form and legally authorised to enter the Car described on this form, hereby declare and undertake to Supercars Australia and the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) that the Car and all related equipment and components necessary for participation in this Event shall be presented, at all times and in every respect, in a condition suitable for use in this activity, and that I have caused the Car to be inspected according to a maintenance schedule which I have developed and that it is free from mechanical defects, be they of preparation or structural integrity, that may render the Car unsafe for the proposed activity. Further, I acknowledge and agree that where any aspect of the Car or related equipment and components is found: • to be in breach of the Rules and/or the Regulations of the Event, or; • in the opinion of the Sporting & Technical Director Head of Motorsport, to be subject to a serious mechanical defect, it will render me in breach of the Rules, and that I may be subject to penalties in accordance with the Rules. 2.3 HEARINGS 2.3.1 Delete Rule B3.11.1 in its entirety and replace with the following: B3.11.1 After the Hearing has concluded, the Stewards notify the persons and parties concerned of their decision on the matter consistent with the information available at the Hearing, and subject to Rule B8.2 B7.2 impose such Penalties and make such orders and give such directions as they may think fit. OPERATIONS 3.1 ACCESS TO PADDOCK 3.1.1 The set-up of the Supercars paddock will be at the discretion of Supercars Paddock Manager or their delegate. 3.1.2 Team containers are permitted to be unloaded from 0800hrs (NZST) on Thursday 12th September 2019. 3.1.3 With exception to Team caterers who are permitted to deliver supplies, Passenger vehicles are not permitted to enter the Supercars paddock from 0800hrs (NZST) on Thursday 12th September 2019. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 3 of 14 2019 ITM Auckland SuperSprint – Races 23 and 24 © Supercars Australia 3.2 TEAM SIGNAGE/ DAMAGE TO GARAGES 3.2.1 Teams are responsible for the removal of all Team signage affixed to the Pit Garage marquee/s. A cleaning charge will apply to any Team who fails to remove their signage after the Event. 3.2.2 All damage caused by a Team to its Garage/s will be the responsibility of the Team to make good and/or pay for repairs. This includes but not limited to fixing holes caused by screwing attachment for wall banners. 3.3 MOTORHOMES 3.3.1 At this Event only, motorhomes will be permitted onsite during the Event, on the provision of the following conditions being met: 3.3.1.1 Only one (1) motorhome per Team is permitted; 3.3.1.2 The motorhome maximum length does not exceed 7 metres; 3.3.1.3 The motorhome is only permitted to be parked at the turn 1 side of the Race Control building. Strictly no parking at the rear of the Pit Building or on the grass; 3.3.1.4 The Team must apply in writing to Motorsport Operations no later than 3rd September 2019 of their intention to have one (1) motorhome onsite during the Event. 3.4 TYRE TENT SETUP 3.4.1 Tyre tents are not permitted on the concrete patch at the rear of the garages. Tyre tents are only permitted on the grass mound at the rear of the garages. 3.4.2 Teams will only be permitted one (1) 6m x 3m tent or one (1) 5m x 5m tent per transporter that is usually at an Event. 3.5 ACCREDITATION CARDS (PASSES) & TEAM PARKING 3.5.1 The Series Accreditation Cards will be recognised by the Organisers. 3.5.2 Accreditation will be required from Friday 13th September 2019. 3.5.3 Each entry will be allocated three (3) car passes for the Team’s car park (Car Park A). 3.5.4 Each Team caterer will be allocated one (1) transit car pass and will be permitted to enter the paddock for the sole purpose of delivering supplies. 3.5.4.1 All deliveries must be completed between the hours of 1900hrs – 0630hrs (NZST). 3.5.4.2 Once deliveries are complete, Team Caterers with a transit car pass must park at Car Park A. and as such will be allocated a Car Park A car pass that will need to be displayed. 3.6 ACCREDITATION CENTRE OPENING HOURS 3.6.1 The Accreditation Centre is located at the Main Gate. 3.6.2 The accreditation centre will be open at the following times (NZST): 3.6.2.1 Wednesday 11th September 1500 – 1800 3.6.2.2 Thursday 12th September 0900 – 1700 3.6.2.3 Friday 13th September 0730 – 1700 3.6.2.4 Saturday 14th September 0700 – 1700 3.6.2.5 Sunday 15th September 0730 – 1500 3.7 RACE TRACK WALK 3.7.1 Teams are permitted to undertake their Race Track walk on Thursday 12th September 2019 between 1500hrs and 1700hrs (NZST).