2016 Msa Formula Sporting Regulations
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2016 MSA FORMULA CERTIFIED BY FIA, POWERED BY FORD ECOBOOST SPORTING REGULATIONS Page 1 2016 MSA FORMULA - CERTIFIED BY FIA, POWERED BY FORD ECOBOOST The first step on the ladder from karting to Formula 1 The world of single-seater racing has undergone a radical shift in the last decade, as more formulae come and go, making the path to Formula 1 more confusing than ever. In an attempt to clearly set out the path, the FIA has created Formula 4. The 2016 MSA Formula certified by FIA, powered by Ford EcoBoost has transformed the junior motorsport scene in Britain with the FIA and MSA ensuring consistent organisation, technical fairness, sporting relevancy and stability for teams and drivers alike. With its place on BTCC, Britain’s premier motorsport package, Ford MSA Formula has become the sole single seater support championship for the BTCC’s programme, with three races at each of the ten TOCA-organised Meetings, plus the benefit of live TV coverage. The thirty-race format provides young drivers with the maximum track time balanced with value for budget. Combine this with the unrivalled profile and learning opportunities which Ford MSA Formula provides and the result is a superb springboard to success on the motorsport ladder for new drivers. Page 2 CONTENTS Article Page 1. Sporting Regulations 1.1 Title & Jurisdiction 1 1.2 Officials 1 1.2.1 Championship Co-ordinator 1 1.2.2 Championship Eligibility Scrutineer 1 1.2.3 Championship Stewards 1 1.2.4 Permanent Clerk of the Course 1 1.3 Competitor Eligibility 1 1.3.1 Entrant 1 1.3.2 Drivers 2 1.3.3 Sign On 2 1.4 Registration 2 1.4.1 Competitors 2 1.4.2 Maximum number of cars 2 1.4.3 Registration fee 2 1.4.4 Acceptance or rejection 2 1.5 Championship Rounds 2 1.6 Scoring 3 1.6.1 Points 3 1.6.2 Championship title 3 1.6.3 Resolving ties 3 1.6.4 Reduced distance 3 1.6.5 Rookie Class Cup 3 1.6.6 Teams Cup 3 1.6.7 Nations Cup 3 1.6.8 Fastest lap 3 1.7 Awards 3 1.7.1 Provider 3 1.7.2 Per Round 4 1.7.3 Championship 4 1.7.4 Presentation 4 1.7.5 Entertainment tax liability 4 1.7.6 Title to trophies 4 1.7.7 Bonuses 4 2. Championship Meeting Meetings and Race Procedures 4 2.1 Entries 5 2.1.1 Responsibility 5 2.1.2 Incorrect entries 5 2.1.3 Final rounds 5 2.1.4 Withdrawal 5 2.1.5 Entry fee 5 2.1.6 Oversubscribed 5 2.1.7 Non registered chassis 5 2.1.8 Reserves 5 2.1.12 Refund of entry fees 5 2.2 Briefings 5 2.3 Qualification Practice 6 2.3.1 Practice disrupted 6 2.3.2 Minimum number of laps 6 2.3.3 Grids 6 2.4 Races 6 Page 3 2.5 Starts 6 2.5.1 Formation 6 2.5.2 Procedure 6 2.5.3 Cars removed from grid 6 2.5.4 Unable to start 6 2.5.5 Lights failure 7 2.6 Session Red Flag 7 2.7 Pits, Paddock & Pitlane Safety 7 2.7.1 Pits and Paddock 7 2.7.2 Pitlane 7 2.7.3 Refuelling 7 2.7.4 Speed Limit 7 2.8 Race Finishes 7 2.8.1 Chequered flag 7 2.8.2 Parc Fermé 7 2.9 Results 8 2.10 Timing Modules 8 2.11 Qualification Races 8 2.12 Operation of Safety Car 8 2.13 On-Board Judicial Cameras 8 2.13.1 Designated cameras 8 2.13.2 Operation 8 2.13.3 Memory cards 8 2.13.4 Qualifying 8 2.13.5 Races 9 2.13.6 Penalties 9 2.13.7 Non operational camera or card 9 2.13.8 Camera footage 9 2.13.9 Film production company 9 2.14 In Car Communications 9 2.15 Testing 9 2.15.1 Official test days 9 2.15.2 Non official testing 10 2.15.3 Testing restrictions 10 2.15.4 Silverstone and Rockingham 10 2.15.5 Penalties 10 3. Championship Race Penalties 11 3.1 Infringement of Technical Regulations 11 3.1.1 Post practice scrutineering or judicial action 11 3.1.2 Post race scrutineering or judicial action 11 3.2 Additional Specific Championship Penalties 11 3.2.1 Penalty Points 11 3.2.2 Championship steward’s enquiry 11 4. Technical Regulations 12 4.1 Introduction 12 4.2 General Description 12 4.2.1 Eligible vehicles 12 4.2.2 Examination of vehicles 12 4.3 Safety Requirements 13 4.3.1 Safety Criteria 13 4.3.2 Frontal Head Restraint 13 4.3.3 Flame Resistant Clothing 13 4.4 General Technical Requirements & Exceptions 13 4.5 Chassis 13 4.5.1 Criteria 13 Page 4 4.5.2 Registered chassis 13 4.5.3 Withdrawal of registered chassis 13 4.6 Bodywork 13 4.7 Engine 14 4.7.1 Criteria 14 4.7.2 Engines permitted 14 4.7.3 Unsealed engine 14 4.7.4 Engine Seals 14 4.7.5 Engine Usage 14 4.7.6 Replacement Engines 14 4.8 Suspensions 15 4.9 Transmissions 15 4.9.1 Criteria 15 4.9.2 Permitted gearbox/gears 16 4.10 Electrics 16 4.11 Brakes 16 4.11.1 Criteria 16 4.11.2 Permitted brake pads 16 4.12 Wheels/Steering 16 4.13 Tyres 16 4.13.1 Permitted tyres and appointed supplier 16 4.13.2 Specification 16 4.13.3 Prohibition of tyre warming 17 4.13.4 Tyre covers 17 4.13.5 Rights of organisers 17 4.13.6 Maximum number of tyres 17 4.13.7 Condition of tyres for meeting 17 4.13.8 Tyres for testing 17 4.13.9 Tyre allocation 17 4.13.10 Tyre nomination 17 4.13.12 Replacement of tyre 17 4.13.13 Tyres permitted in pitlane 17 4.13.14 Tyre parc fermé 17 4.13.15 Procedure for testing of tyres 18 4.13.16 Analysis Testing 18 4.13.17 Comparison Testing 18 4.13.18 Storage of samples 19 4.13.19 Notification of results 19 4.13.20 Cost of testing 20 4.14 Vehicle Weight 20 4.14.1 Minimum weight of the car 20 4.14.2 Minimum weight of the car and driver 20 4.15 Fuel Tank/Fuel 20 4.15.1 Fuel tank & location 20 4.15.2 Fuel 20 4.16 Silencing 20 4.17 Numbers/Decals 20 4.17.1 Competition numbers 20 4.17.2 Championship livery 20 5. Appendices 22 5.1 Race Organising Club and Contacts 22 Page 5 2016 MSA Formula – Certified by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost Version: Draft Copy 5B 1. SPORTING REGULATIONS - GENERAL 1.1 Title & Jurisdiction The 2016 MSA Formula certified by FIA, powered by Ford EcoBoost is organised by the British Racing & Sports Car Club [BRSCC] and promoted by Racingline Limited and Ford Motor Company in accordance with the General Regulations the of Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA), these Championship Regulations and the Commercial Undertakings as issued by Racingline Limited. MSA Championship Permit No – ………. Race Status – National A MSA Championship – Grade B The BRSCC reserve the right to amend or vary the Sporting Regulations in accordance with MSA Regulation [D 11.1.3] at any time before or during the Championship and further issue additional statements concerning the Regulations from time to time, subject to MSA approval, and all such statements will be issued by Championship Bulletin to the MSA and to all registered competitors by email or by post to the address detailed on the Registration Form, or by delivery to the competitor by hand. It is a condition of entry into the championship that all competitors, teams, team members and persons associated with any of the above agree to be bound by the Regulations including any amendments, variations or statements relating thereto. 1.2 Officials 1.2.1 Championship Co-ordinator Penny Mattocks 1.2.2 Championship Eligibility Scrutineer Nigel Jones 1.2.3 Championship Stewards 1.2.3.1 D Furlong, E Jones, R Norbury and D Walton. Any three Championship Stewards will constitute a quorum. 1.2.3.2 Championship Stewards may only adjudicate on any disputes, irregularities or appeals arising from the approved Championship Regulations. 1.2.3.3 Championship Stewards are also empowered to consider any request from the Championship Co-ordinator to penalise any Competitor for any breach of Championship Regulations after holding a formal hearing to impose a penalty in accordance with MSA Regulation [C 2.1.1] (subject to the rights of appeal provided for in Section C) 1.2.3.4 In the event of any of the Championship Stewards listed above being unavailable or being unable to consider any particular matter due to a perceived conflict of interest, the organisers reserve the right to appoint an alternative Championship Steward or, if deemed to be necessary, more than one alternative Championship Steward. 1.2.4 Permanent Clerk of the Course David Pierre 1.3. Competitor Eligibility 1.3.1 Entrants must: a) be fully paid up valid membership card holding members of the BRSCC and b) be Registered for the Championship and c) be in possession of a valid MSA Entrants Licence.