2015 BRSCC Alfa Romeo Championship Regulations
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2015 BRSCC Alfa Romeo Championship Regulations Issued by the BRSCC: 16th February 2015 Version: Published Copy Published Copy Index Introduction Section 1 Sporting Regulations - General Section 2 Sporting Regulations – Championship Race Meetings & Race Procedures 2015 BRSCC Alfa Romeo Section 3 Championship Race Penalties Championship Section 4 Technical Regulations Section 5 Regulations Appendices – Contacts Section 6 Registration Form INTRODUCTION The Alfa Romeo Championship The Alfa Romeo Championship continues to be one of the most popular race series on the Club scene having flourished as part of the BRSCC’s portfolio of championships since 1982. The BRSCC association means that there is a good spread of circuits available to competitors as well as different race weekend formats. The Championship is open to any production based Alfa Romeo and is run in classes that offer the opportunity to race a fully modified car on slicks or more standard versions using a Toyo control tyre. For 2015 we have reduced the number of classes from six to a more manageable (and understandable) three. Between Modified and a re-named Class E – Twin Spark Cup – there will be a brand new class, under the name “Power Trophy”, based on a power to weight ratio formula which we hope will encourage drivers who do not want to go fully Modified or to have the restrictions of the Twin Spark Cup. The introduction of Class E in 2006, using Alfa Romeo’s 2 litre 4 cylinder 16v transverse engine with very limited changes to the standard specification permitted, and with costs kept under control, has produced close racing on a level playing field for the past nine seasons. This will continue as before in 2015 but under its new name. One of the attractions of the Championship has always been the large variety of models that can be raced and in the past few years we have seen the emergence of cars such as the 147, 156 and GTV alongside models from earlier production periods including the 33, GTV6 and Giulia. The different class and model options allow competitors with budgets at both ends of the spectrum to take part and the Championship is a good place for those who wish to start racing. Competitors are kept informed on all Championship matters by specific bulletins and a dedicated website (www.alfaracer.com) Page 1 of 32 2015 BRSCC Alfa Romeo Championship Regulations Issued by the BRSCC: 16th February 2015 Version: Published Copy 1 SPORTING REGULATIONS – GENERAL 1.1 Title & Jurisdiction The 2015 Alfa Romeo Championship is organised and administrated by the BRITISH RACING AND SPORTS CAR CLUB (BRSCC) in accordance with the General Regulations of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA) and these Championship Regulations. MSA Championship Permit No: CH2015/R056 Race Status: National B MSA Championship Grade: C The BRSCC reserve the right to amend or vary the Sporting Regulations in accordance with MSA Regulation [D 11.1] 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 Co-Ordinator Judith Hibbins 4 Stacklands Close West Kingdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6DL Mob: (07500) 702550 Email: [email protected] 1.2.2 Eligibility Scrutineer Mike Hibbins 4 Stacklands Close West Kingdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6DL Tel: (01474) 854121 Mob: (07785) 247355 Email: [email protected] 1.2.3. Championship Stewards B Armstrong, D Wells, R Norbury and D Walton. Any three Championship Stewards will constitute a quorum. 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. 1.3 Competitor Eligibility 1.3.1 Entrants must: (a) be fully paid up valid membership card holding members of the BRSCC and Page 2 of 32 2015 BRSCC Alfa Romeo Championship Regulations Issued by the BRSCC: 16th February 2015 Version: Published Copy (b) be Registered for the Championship and (c) be in possession of a valid MSA Entrants Licence. 1.3.2 Drivers and Entrant/Drivers must: (a) be current Members of the BRSCC and (b) be Registered for the Championship and (c) be in possession of valid Competition (Racing) National (B) status Licence, as a minimum (d) or be a Professional driver, in possession of a valid Licence (featuring an E.U. flag) and medical, issued by the ASN of a member country of the European Union, or comparable country. MSA Regulation [H26.2.1 applies]. (e) or if participation in the Championship requires absence from education a driver, in full time school education is required to have the approval of their head teacher and a letter stating such approval from their school in order to fulfil registration for the Championship. A driver shall not take time out of their education to participate in motor sport without the prior written approval of the education establishment. 1.3.3 All necessary documentation must be presented for checking at all rounds when signing-on. 1.3.4 Competitors must ensure that their cars comply with the conditions of eligibility and safety throughout qualifying and racing. 1.4 Registration 1.4.1 All drivers who are deemed suitable to compete in the Championship will be invited to do so by the Organisers. Any driver wishing to compete in the Championship must submit a driver registration form to Joanne Eastwood (see Registration Form for details) prior to racing (see 1.4.3). This form must give full details of the driver; his or her current car and the championship class in which they wish to compete and must be accompanied by the full registration fee (see 1.4.2). On receipt of a completed registration form and fee, the Organisers will issue confirmation of your invitation to compete in the 2015 Championship. By registering for the Championship a driver will have accepted compliance with the current regulations in full. Should the Organisers not deem you suitable to compete in the Championship the registration fee will be returned to you in full. Only invited drivers will be allowed to race. Should the driver change cars during the season the new car details must be submitted to the Organisers for approval prior to the next event. 1.4.2 The Registration Fee is £100 and is to be made payable to: Alfa Romeo Championship Association 1.4.3 Registration forms will be accepted from 1st January until the closing date for entries to the last round. Registrations will be accepted in order of receipt and full payment of the registration fee being received. Completed forms, with the appropriate payment, should be sent to Joanne Eastwood at 76A High Road, Byfleet, Surrey KT14 7QW ([email protected]) 1.4.4 Upon registration permanent competition numbers for the championship will be issued. 1.5. Championship Rounds 1.5.1 The 2015 Championship will be contested over 14 rounds at the following venues: Rounds Dates Venue DH Licence Club 1 & 2 4/5 April Silverstone International DH Nat B BRSCC 3 & 4 2/3 May Rockingham DH Nat B BRSCC 5 23 May Oulton Park Nat B BRSCC 6 & 7 27/28 June Snetterton DH Nat B BRSCC Page 3 of 32 2015 BRSCC Alfa Romeo Championship Regulations Issued by the BRSCC: 16th February 2015 Version: Published Copy 8 & 9 18/19 July Cadwell Park DH Nat B BRSCC 10 22/23 August Brands Hatch Nat B BRSCC 11 & 12 12/13 September Croft DH Nat B BRSCC 13 & 14 17/18 October Donington Park DH Nat B BRSCC DH = Double Header XQ = Double Qualifying and Double Header 1.6 Scoring 1.6.1 Points will be awarded to competitors listed as classified finishers in the results for each race as follows: In each class on the basis 20 - 18 - 16 - 14 - 12 - 10 - 8 - 6 - 4 - 2. An additional 1 point will be given in all classes for the fastest lap during qualifying and in the race subject to a minimum of two cars actively taking part in each case. Both races at a Double Header meeting will be regarded as individual rounds of the Championship. Full points will be available for each race at a designated Double Header meeting, subject to the minimum starters rule. Should a round of the Championship be scheduled as two separate races, but not previously listed in the championship regulations as a double header, half points will be given for each race. In this case, half points will also be available for the qualifying session and the grid for the second race decided on the result of the first race. For maximum points to be scored in each round there must be three or more "starters" in the class. A competitor whose car has passed scrutineering will be considered a "starter" for the purposes of points scoring at that meeting, whether single or double header. However, if a driver has entered for one race at a double header meeting, he will only be considered as a "starter" for that race and to have taken part in qualifying for that race only.