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AUSTRALIAN FORMULA JET SPRINT ASSOCIATION, INC. THE RULES AND CODE OF PRACTICE OF AUSTRALIAN JET SPRINT RACING This Rulebook should be read in conjunction with the Constitution of the Australian Formula Jet Sprint Association, Inc. EFFECTIVE JUNE 2019 AFJSA CONTACT: Secretary Kaleena de Voigt [email protected] *NB Rules are subject to change, official notification will be given to all members of any and all rule changes implemented. The Rules and Code of Practice 2019 Calendar & Committee 2019 Calendar of E ents Round Date Location Round 1 23rd March Keith, SA Round 2 4th May Colin Parish Memorial Temora, NSW Round 3 15th & 16th June Tweed Coast, NSW Round 4 10th & 11th August Tweed Coast, NSW Round 5 21st September Griffith, NSW Round 6 19th October Temora, NSW Round 7 16th & 17th November Australian Finals Tweed Coast, NSW Champions 2018 Unlimited Group A LS Class Roo,ie of the -ear Michael Phonsy Mullan Mark Garlick Ivan Safranek Scott Krause Cunningham 201. Unlimited Group A LS Class Roo,ie of the -ear Phonsy Mullan Ben Hathaway Ivan Safranek Ivan Safranek 2016 Unlimited Group A 010 Class Roo,ie of the -ear Less than 5 Phonsy Mullan Brett Thornton competitors Mitch Roylance 2019 Committee 2resident Grant Bourke Vice32resident Daryl Hutton Secretary Kaleena de Voigt Treasurer Bree Roylance Daniel de Voigt Ben Hathaway Jeremy Kincaid Scott Krause Justin Roylance 2019 Officials UI5 Representati es Grant Bourke Daryl Hutton Race Director Grant Bourke Race Director Brooke Lucas Chief Steward Kaleena de Voigt Chief Scrutineer Scott Krause The Rules and Code of Practice 2019 Table of Contents Calendar & Committee ............................................................................................................................ 2 Sprint Classes ........................................................................................................................................... 5 All Classes – Exhaust & Noise Emission ............................................................................................... 5 Unlimited Superboat ........................................................................................................................... 5 International Group A & LS Class ........................................................................................................ 5 Group A Engine Rules .......................................................................................................................... 6 LS Class Engine Rules ............................................................................................................................... 9 Boat & Equipment Rules ....................................................................................................................... 13 Promotional Demonstrations & Lake Testing Rules .......................................................................... 16 Event Entry Conditions: ......................................................................................................................... 17 Event Rules ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Signals ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Control Fuel ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Engine Capacity Testing ..................................................................................................................... 25 Capacity Testing Procedures of Group “A” ....................................................................................... 26 Workshop Capacity Testing ............................................................................................................... 26 Engine Seals ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Removal of Engine Seals .................................................................................................................... 27 General Rules ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Sportsmanship & Competitor Code of Conduct .................................................................................... 30 Penalties ............................................................................................................................................ 30 Disputes & Protests Overview ........................................................................................................... 30 Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 30 Appeals .............................................................................................................................................. 31 Appendix 1. ............................................................................................................................................ 32 Boat Roll-Cage Specifications ............................................................................................................ 32 Roll Cage Construction Materials .................................................................................................. 32 Welding & Forming........................................................................................................................ 32 Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 33 Method of Securing ....................................................................................................................... 33 Anchor Points ................................................................................................................................ 34 Bolting ........................................................................................................................................... 34 Crew Protection ............................................................................................................................. 34 7 The Rules and Code of Practice 2019 Drawing One ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Drawing Two ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Drawing Three ................................................................................................................................... 37 2019 AFJSA Race Checklist .................................................................................................................... 38 Rule Change Amendments Register ...................................................................................................... 39 8 The Rules and Code of Practice 2019 Sprint Classes From January 2019 , there will be three classes of Superboat permitted in the Australian competition; LS Class, International Group “A” and Unlimited Superboat. A crew may enter and compete in one class only at each race meeting. All Classes – Exhaust & Noise Emission All boats must have effective mufflers or other noise reducing devices (i.e. turbo chargers) fitted. Noise emissions must comply with individual track rules as set out in the supplementary rules at given track sites but in no case shall exceed 100 dBA at 25m. Unlimited Superboat Any boat size, type and configuration with any engine size, type and configuration will be permitted, provided the boat is propelled solely by a water-jet unit/s, carries two crew persons and complies with all safety requirements as specified under Boat and Equipment rules including an approved Roll-cage. The use of fuels other than Petrol is permitted, provided the fuel type is notified to the Event Organiser prior to competition. The only Methanol (alcohol) fuel permitted is No. 5 (oil added). The use of Nitrous oxide and Nitro methane is prohibited. Boats using Methanol fuel shall display a red letter “M” on each side of the hull in bold lettering on a contrasting background. Minimum letter size shall be 7 ̎ or 17.5cm. When entering for any event, all unlimited Superboat Drivers must be able to show proof of prior Jet Sprint experience. (6 meetings minimum as a Group A Driver) Jet Sprint experience may be gained in Group “A” without restriction. Any new Driver or LS Class Driver that wishes to compete in Superboats must apply to the committee, upon approval the boat must be fitted with a suitable restrictor, so that the horsepower of the engine can be limited, until the committee sees fit to increase the allowable horsepower or de-restrict the Driver. The minimum age for unlimited Superboat competitors shall be 18 years for a Driver and 16 years for a Navigator. Proof of age may be required. International Group A & LS Class Two crew members must be carried in all competition events. The minimum age for the Group “A” and LS Class shall be 16 years for a Driver and 14 years for a Navigator: Proof of age may be required. 9 The Rules and Code of Practice 2019 Group A Engine Rules Capacity: 412 cubic inches (6.752cc) maximum swept volume Engine Bloc,: Cast