Richard Hammond’s car was a Citroen Saxo VTS Stock Hatch car
The Introductory class for Hatch back cars upto 1600cc in engine capacity and new for 2012, 1.5TD engine cars.
The most popular cars are Citroen Saxo, Peugeot 106, Ford Fiesta but there are many more cars in the range, like Vauxhall Corsa, Suziki Swift, Honda Civic as well as the newer Hyundai, Renaults
The only changes allowed to these cars are basic safety changes, Suspension and a few engine modifications.
If you are looking to build a car, its simple all the basic parts needed are available from Motorsport suppliers such as Demon Tweeks, Autoquip uk, Suspension is available from all major suspension suppliers or from the above places
If you are looking to buy a ready built car off one of the many Rallycross cars for sale sections, try www.rallycross.com, www.mini-cross.co.uk, or try specialist builders such as www.mbmotorsport81.com , www.halridge.com, www.mattroachracing.com, www.revivals59.com, or you could try searching for Rallycross cars on Ebay.co.uk
Please contact
Andy Bedford [email protected] 07866761612
Bill Skermer 07778 557257
BTRDA Stock Hatch Technical Regulations 2012 Draft v2.2
5.5.1 INTRODUCTION. 5.5.3.c A competition seat and mountings are The following Technical Regulations are set out in mandatory and as minimum comply to K2.2, to K2.3 accordance with the MSA specified format and it inclusive. should be clearly understood that if the following 5.5.3.d Seat Belts minimum requirement; complying texts do not clearly specify that you can make a with N6.12.2... modification you should work on the principle that 5.5.3.e From a 'race ready' position with seat belts you cannot. fastened, the driver must be able to vacate the car in 5 5.5.1.a Stock Hatch cars are 2-wheel drive four seater seconds. hatchbacks that must meet the definition of a series 5.5.3.f A fire extinguisher MUST be fitted; the production car since 1/1/95. For avoidance of doubt minimum specification must be to current MSA this means any model/type that ceased production Regulations. (K3.1.2. (b) or (c) not necessarily plumbed before 31/12/94 is not permitted.. in) The Stock Hatch Car Class is for hatchback cars that 5.5.4 CHASSIS and BODYWORK. are, or have been available on general sale to the public in the UK and, in a) and b) below are at least 3 5.5.4.a The standard body shell MAY NOT be years old. Competitors must be able to produce proof strengthened except for the following: - of date of registration and production upon request. i) The fitting of the roll cage as 5.5.3.a & b ii) The reinforcing of the standard suspension mounting HOMOLOGATION SPECIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED points may NOT extend to more than a radius of 5.5.1.b The stock hatch cars permitted are: - 100mm from the centre of the suspension point. a) Cars with engine capacities up to 1600cc having no iii) To prolong the life of the body shell it is permitted to more than 2 valves per cylinder. carry out seam welding. b) Cars with engine capacities up to 1400cc, which 5.5.4.b The exterior of the car MUST remain as may have more than two valves per cylinder having standard including mirrors, door handles and bumpers, fixed valve timing. although it is permitted to remove body mouldings, badges and the radio aerial. It is permitted to fit guards c) Cars with engine capacities up to 1600cc having to engine sump and fuel tank. Any guards may protect more than two valves per cylinder. but NOT strengthen. d) Cars with diesel engine capacity up to 1500cc. It is NOT permitted to reinforce the bumpers or their 5.5.1.c Hot Hatch mountings. Approval The cars permitted are: 5.5.4.c Glass sunroofs MUST be replaced as per MSA Any Stock Hatch vehicle that must meet the definition Yearbook Regulation Q19.14.6. of a Series Production Car since 31 December 2001, as defined in MSA Nomenclature and Definitions (2011 5.5.4.d. The side and rear window glass must be MSA Blue Book, Section B on page 62) and have more replaced with Perspex having a minimum thickness of than two valves per cylinder. DRAFT4mm. Competitors must be able to produce proof of the age Consideration MUST be given to driver’s compartment requirement for the make and model of vehicle. ventilation and for this purpose only, it is permitted to MSAcut a maximum of 4 X 2-inch diameter holes in each of 5.5.2 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND the rear side and tailgate windows. A vent hole may EXCEPTIONS. also be added to the driver’s door large enough to 5.5.2.a Cars must comply with the Technical accept the driver arm. Regulations published by the Organisers for the event 5.5.4.e The interior of the car MUST have the roof throughout official practice, qualifying heats and finals. lining, carpets and all the seats, apart from the driver’s 5.5.2.b All cars must comply fully with the current MSA (See5.5.3.c), removed. It is also required that any Yearbook regulations J and Technical regulations N6.1. audio equipment, spare wheel, tools and standard seat to 6.14.3. and these supplementary regulations. belts be removed. It is permitted to remove the door trim panels and the window regulators (the windows 5.5.2.c No approved modification may give rise to an must then be fixed to prevent them opening). It is unapproved one. recommended that trim panels are replaced by 5.5.2.d The use of magnesium alloy sheet is not aluminium or Kevlar panels. permitted. Titanium sheet may only be used for heat Pending 5.5.4.f An interior mirror of a minimum of 50 sq. cm. shields. MUST be fitted. The original dashboard MUST be 5.5.3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. retained although instruments may be replaced. 5.5.3.a Minimum, Comply with current MSA Yearbook Dashboard may be modified to allow fitment of roll regulation N6.11 to 6.12.6. inclusive. cage. 5.5.3.b Roll over structure to N 6.12.1 as a 5.5.5 ENGINE. minimum is mandatory. Provided that the front 5.5.5.a The engine and gearbox must be as originally bulkhead is not penetrated and that no part of the cage fitted as original equipment to the car and be in the extends rearwards beyond the rear shock-absorber original location. mounting points, optional bars as per K Appendix 2 5.5.5.b Pistons must be unmodified standard Drawings 5 & 6 and 7 & 12 are permitted. production or approved replacement pistons subject to 5.5.3.b(a) Cars may fit optional bars as K Appendix 2 a maximum oversize of +0.5mm. (even if this increases drawing 11. BTRDA Stock Hatch Technical Regulations
1 of 4 the capacity beyond 1400/1600) Competition pistons are prohibited. Stroke must comply with Manufacturer’s The Competitor must be able to produce a recognised original specification. Material may be removed from part number for all parts of the induction system the skirt area only for balancing purposes. In this case 5.5.6 TRANSMISSION. ONE piston must remain unmodified. 5.5.6.a The standard gearbox casing and all internals 5.5.5.c Lightening of crankshaft or con rods is MUST be retained. Gear ratios & final drive ratios must prohibited. Balancing may be carried out by pin drilling be the same as originally supplied for that model of car. only. Torque bias and limited slip differentials are not 5.5.5.d Camshaft must be standard as originally permitted even if fitted as original equipment. supplied for type of engine used. It may not be 5.5.6.b Torque bias and limited slip differentials must machined or reprofiled. Original timing gear must be be replaced by a normal differential with the correct used. Offset keys or adjustable vernier drives may not ratio. be used, unless fitted to the original engine. 5.5.6.c All forms of traction control are prohibited. 5.5.5.e Cylinder head must be standard as originally fitted to the type of engine used. No gas flowing or • All sensors on the wheels, drive shafts and differential polishing is allowed. The original terrain must be visible are prohibited. in the inlet & exhaust ports and in combustion • In order to measure the speed of the car, a single chambers. Heads may be skimmed for maintenance sensor on one driven wheel may be used. purposes only and may not be less than Manufacturer’s • Whatever their positions, optical sensors for minimum dimension. measuring the speed of the vehicle are prohibited. 5.5.5.f Competition flywheels are not permitted. The 5.5.6.d Standard drive shafts must be retained. standard unit may not be lightened or machined. 5.5.6.e The clutch drive plate and cover may be up 5.5.5.g It is permitted to baffle the standard sump and rated by a standard pattern type. It must fit without any modify the oil pick up pipe. Dry sumping is not allowed. modification to the flywheel. Friction material is free 5.5.5.h It is permitted to fit an oil cooler within the providing it is to the original configuration. engine compartment. 5.5.7 SUSPENSION and STEERING. 5.5.5.i It is permitted to remove/replace the original air 5.5.7.a It is permitted to fit non-standard shock filter and filter housing with a performance filter or absorbers and springs provided that they mount onto induction kit. Where engine breather pipes cannot be the body at the standard suspension mounting points. refitted to the induction system, breather pipes must go Any shock absorber units may only have a single to a breather catch tank of adequate size. method of damping adjustment. Multi-adjustable and/or It is permitted to change carburettor jets or injectors. remote reservoir types are prohibited It is NOT permitted to modify the inlet manifold system The ride height may be altered. Adjustable including the throttle mechanism, carburettor, fuel 5.5.7.b spring platforms are permitted pressure regulators, and throttle body apart from fitting Approval an additional external throttle spring 5.5.7.c It is permitted to fit up rated bushes to the suspension (No rose type joints permitted) 5.5.5.j The standard ignition/engine management system MUST be retained but it is permitted to fit a 5.5.7.d It is permitted to fit, remove or up rate anti-roll modified “chip”. Rev. limiters may be fitted or removed. bars. (No rose type joints permitted) Spark plugs and ignition leads are free. DRAFT5.5.7.e It is not permitted to have adjustable It is NOT permitted to add additional ignition systems. suspension geometry. I.E. Camber, Caster unless fitted as standard to the original car, the car MUST retain the The ignition system must not perform any functions not MSAtype of suspension fitted as original equipment. intended by the manufacturer. Camber must at all times be no more than 1 degree 3D Management systems are not permitted. more or less than the original manufacturers specified 5.5.5.k All water radiator and hoses are free but the figure. Competitors must be able to provide original radiator location MUST be retained. Heater manufacturers data to prove the original camber of may be removed and pipe work blanked off or linked their car. together in the engine compartment. 5.5.7.f Strut braces are permitted and their design and 5.5.5.l To allow for scrutineers seals at least two material are free, but they must not connect to any part adjacent sump bolts and two adjacent rocker/cam of the front bulkhead. cover bolts must have suitable sized holes drilled. 5.5.7.g The steering lock must be removed 5.5.5.m Turbocharging is only permissible for diesel 5.5.8 BRAKES. engines and only where fitted as standard to the 5.5.8.a The standard braking system must be retained. vehicle. Pending 5.5.8.b Friction material is free. On all turbochargers the actuator may NOT be Standard pattern after market ferrous discs and replaced, uprated or modified. 5.5.8.c drums may be used. 5.5.5.n Where forced induction is utilized where It is not permitted to use cross-drilled or permitted by these regulations, the parts, location and 5.5.8.d grooved brake discs/drums. operation of the intercooler system must remain as fitted by the manufacturer as standard for 5.5.8.e Brake lines may be re-routed. It is that vehicle model. Any faulty, restricted, recommended that flexible braided brake lines be dislodged, or leaking pipe work may be deemed a installed. breach of the Technical Regulations. Additional 5.5.8.f It is permitted to replace/add a brake pressure- cooling or aiding of the air intake system and / or air limiting valve. Any such valve must not be able to be intake charge (other than the standard adjusted by the driver while driving the car. It must intercooler system) is prohibited. No additional comply with MSA Yearbook Regulation N6.8.2. plumbing into this system will be authorised. BTRDA Stock Hatch Technical Regulations
2 of 4 5.5.8.g It is permitted to remove or deform brake back 5.5.12.2 plates and add additional ducting to aid brake cooling. Cars complying to 5.5.1.b (a) and (b) 5.5.9 WHEELS. Austin Rover Kg 5.5.9.a Wheels MUST retain standard diameter and Metro 1.4 Gti 830 offset and be of maximum rim width of 5.5”, unless the standard rim width of the model is greater. Non- Citroen standard wheels may be fitted but standard diameter Saxo VTR 880 and offset must be retained. Ford 5.5.9.a(1) Where a control tyre of correct dimension is not made, the organisers may, at their discretion XR2i 860 authorise a wheel with a different diameter and/or MG width. ZR (on 16" wheels only) 900 5.5.9.b The length of the wheel stud or wheel bolt is free. Wheel fixings are free but must match the wheels. Peugeot 5.5.10 TYRES. 205 Gti 875 5.5.10.a List 1A or 1B unless specified in 205 xs 875 Championship Regulations. 106 XSI 875 5.5.10.b Tyres must be road legal in every respect. Renault 5.5.10.c The use of tyre heating/heat retention Clio 1.4 16v 880 devices, tyre treatments and compounds are prohibited. Rover 5.5.10.d No alteration to the tyre from the 214 900 manufacturer’s specification is permitted. Suzuki 5.5.10.e Re-cutting, re-grooving or in any way Swift Gti (Mk1) 720 modifying the tread pattern is not permitted. Vauxhall 5.5.10.f All the manufacturer’s data must be clearly visible. Buffing of the sidewalls to remove data is Nova 1.6 805 prohibited. Corsa 860 5.5.11 ELECTRICS. Volkswagen 5.5.11.a Only one battery may be fitted. The type of Golf Gti 1.6 845 battery is free but it must be sealed and can be located anywhere within the vehicle in accordance Lupo 900 with.J5.14.1. Polo GT Approval800 5.5.11.b The battery must be capable of repeatedly starting the engine at any time when requested.. Cars complying to 5.5.1.b (c) 5.5.11.c It is recommended that all lights are removed Kg and similar shaped covers are fitted to the resulting holes. DRAFTCitroen 5.5.11.d Two high-level brake lights MUST be fitted to Saxo VTS 900 the inside of the rear window in accordance with the C2 900 MSA yearbook regulation N6.7.2. MSA Ford 5.5.11.e A high intensity rear light must be fitted in accordance with MSA Yearbook regulations K5. Fiesta 900 5.5.11.f Both charging and starting circuits must be as Peugeot standard and function efficiently. 106 900 5.5.12 WEIGHT. Volkswagen 5.5.12.1 A minimum weight, including driver, is set for Lupo 900 individual makes and models of eligible cars.
When a make/model is entered for which a minimum Cars complying to 5.5.1.b (d) weight is not specified in these regulations the weight will be 900kg and assessed at first event at which the All vehicles: 900kg car participates. The organisers reserve the right to 5.5.13 FUEL TANK and FUEL. alter the weight during Pendingthe first event. 5.5.13.a The fuel pump, filter and fuel lines are free. The specified minimum weights will be regularly 5.5.13.b Cold start systems may be disconnected or reviewed. Any adjustments will be published by removed. championship bulletin a minimum of 7 days prior to the next championship round. 5.5.13.c Only Pump Fuel as defined in section B of the MSA yearbook is permitted
5.5.13.c.(i) Diesel engine vehicles
Diesel Automotive Gas Oil (DERV) on general sale to the public at roadside filling stations in the UK complying with BS EN 590 and EU Directive 98/70EC Any commercially available smoke reducing fuel additive is permitted for environmental considerations only. No other additives are permitted. BTRDA Stock Hatch Technical Regulations
3 of 4 5.5.13.d The original fuel tank may be replaced by another provided it is located in the original location 5.5.13.e If the fuel tank is located inside the car, a safety, currently FIA homologated FT3 type must be fitted if the standard tank is not used. 5.5.13.f An alloy fuel tank, maximum capacity 5 litres, fitted with fuel tank foam may be fitted inside the engine compartment. 5.5.14 EXHAUST and SILENCING. 5.5.14.a The standard exhaust manifold MUST be retained. 5.5.14.b The exhaust system beyond the existing manifold is free but it MUST exit from the rear of the car. 5.5.14.c Exhaust gas recirculatory systems may be removed. 5.5.14.d Exhaust manifold, turbo charger must remain a complete component 5.5.14.e It is not permited to fit a temperature sensor to the exhaust manifold to monitor exhaust gas temperature 5.5.14.f On all turbochargers the actuator may NOT be replaced, uprated or modified. 5.5.14.g Exhaust manifold to turbo flange gasket is free as long as is fitted to original mounting points. 5.5.14.h Turbocharger threads may be reclaimed by normal repair methods 5.5.14.i Anti lag system on turbocharged vehicles is prohibited. 5.5.15 Diesel Smoke Emissions: 5.5.15.a All competitors in diesel vehicles must ensure that visible smoke emissions are kept to a minimum. Approval 5.5.15.b Any commercially available smoke reducing fuel additive is permitted for environmental considerations only. No other additives are permitted. 5.5.15.c It is permitted to fit oxidation Catalysts or any other device to ensure that smoke emissions are as low as possible. Type, number, design, constructionDRAFT and fitment of any device or devices solely to achieve this is free. Any device or all devices used to achieve this must be fitted underneath and within the plan MSA periphery of the vehicle. Devices must be effectively isolated and insulated from the passenger ompartment. 5.5.15.d Any diesel vehicle emitting unacceptable amounts of smoke will not be permitted to continue racing at that meeting until such time as visible smoke emissions are rectified to the satisfaction of a Scrutineer. 5.5.15.e If in the opinion of the Series Eligibility Scrutineer or his Deputy a vehicle is repeatedly emitting excess black smoke the competitor will be required to fit an exhaust oxidizer/catalyst/particulate trap or any other device to the satisfaction of the Series Eligibility Scrutineer EvidencePending of this may be in the form of visual observation by the series Eligibility Scrutineer, Chief Scrutineer or his deputies, video or any other means. This will be taken as a Judgement of fact and is not subject to appeal.
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THE CLUBMAN’S RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Approval
DRAFT CONTENTSMSA
SR1 General Regulations SR3.4 Finals SR1.1 Title and jurisdiction SR3.5 Other general event SR1.2 Officials procedures SR1.3 Competitor eligibility SR3.6 Starts SR1.4 Registration SR3.7 Race starts SR1.5 Championship events SR3.8 Timing SR1.6 Championship points scoring SR4 Penalties SR1.7 AwardsPending SR4.1 Infringements
SR2 Judicial procedures SR5 Technical regulations SR2.1 Sporting disputes SR5.6 Numbers SR2.2 Technical disputes SR5.7 Paddock regulations
SR3 Events & procedures Appendix 1 Commercial undertakings SR3.1 Entries Appendix 2 Contacts SR3.2 Practice SR3.3 Qualification heats
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SR.1. GENERAL REGULATIONS SR.1.1. TITLE AND JURISDICTIONS 1.3.1.1. Entrants must be fully paid up valid membership card holding members of BTRDA® and 1.1.1. The Clubman’s Rallycross Championship MDA and in possession of a valid 2012 MSA Entrants (The Championship) is organised, promoted and Licences. administered by BTRDA®, in accordance with the General Regulations of The Royal Automobile Club 1.3.1.2. A competitor shall not take time off school Motor Sports Association (MSA) (incorporating the to participate in motor sport without the prior written provisions of the International Sporting Code of the approval of their school. If participation in the FIA) and these Championship Regulations. Championship requires absence from school, Drivers in full time school education are required to have the 1.1.2. The Championship is for different categories approval of their head teacher and a letter stating of rallycross vehicles competing at the same event. such approval from his/her school in order to fulfil 1.1.3. The Championship is registered with the MSA registration for the Championship. and has been given a Championship Permit Number: 1.3.2. Acceptance of registration is entirely at the TBA the MSA Championship Grade is C discretion of the Championship Organisers. 1.1.4. Qualifying rounds will be run at National B status. SR.1.4. REGISTRATION 1.1.5. The Organisers reserve the right to carry out 1.4.1. The Registration fee for the Championship will necessary or required changes to these regulations be £55 (including BTRDA and MDA Membership) It which are due to “force majeure”, or for safety should be clearly understood that all competitors and reasons, or if requested by the authorities, by means entrants agree to be bound by the rules and of Official Bulletins. regulations contained in the Championship regulations and those stipulated by the organisers, SR.1.2. OFFICIALS promoters and the MSA. 1.2.1. Championship Coordinators 1.4.2. Where a car is entered for The Championship, Andy Bedford (BTRDA) by someone other than the Driver, it will be 18 Warwick Drive necessary for that Entrant (who must be in Barton Upon Humber possession of a valid 2012 MSA Entrants Licence) to North Lincolnshire complete the Registration Form along with, and DN18 5NY nominating, their Driver. Tel no: 07866 867161 1.4.3. A Parent or Guardian must countersign a Email: [email protected] BTRDA®/MDA membership form submitted by a Mark Griffin (MDA) Driver who is a Minor. 1 Northfield Lane 1.4.5. ApplicationsApproval for registrations open Upper Poppleton immediately on publication of these Regulations and York close prior to the penultimate event in The YO26 6QF Clubman’s Rallycross Championship. Tel no: 0771 157 4641 Email: [email protected] 1.4.6. No Club organising an event in the Championship, will accept event entries unless the 1.2.2. Licensed Eligibility Scrutineer DRAFT Competitor has previously registered in the Dave Newton championship. 6 Hereford Street MSA Newport SR.1.5. CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Gwent 1.5.1. The Championship will consist of the events NP19 8DT as set out in the calendar below: 07814 595132 Date Venue Organising Club 1.2.3. The Championship Stewards will be comprised 1. 24 March 2012 Lydden Hill LHMC of a panel of any three of the following: 2. 12 May 2012 Knockhill LHMC Rod Parkin, Mike Broad, Mike Sones (All BTRDA) and Ron Watson, Peter Watkins, Brian Wade (All MDA). 3. 3 June 2012 Nutts Corner MDA Any three of the Stewards may make a decision, but 4. 4 June 2012 Nutts Corner MDA both clubs must be represented. Replacement 5. 22 July 2012 Mallory Park LHMC Stewards may be co-opted to cover force majeure situations. 6. 4 August 2012 Lydden Hill MDA SR.1.3. COMPETITOR PendingELIGIBILITY 7. 7 October 2012 Pembrey LHMC 1.3.1. Drivers and Driver/Entrants must be 1.5.2 The Organisers further reserve the right to members of the British Trials and Rally Drivers cancel, postpone, change or substitute events if Association Ltd (BTRDA®) and Minicross Driver’s necessary due to exceptional unforeseeable Association Ltd (MDA), and be registered for The conditions, and are not liable for any damages so Championship. Competitors must be in possession of incurred as a result. a valid National B or higher competition licence or be SR.1.6. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS SCORING a professional driver in possession of a valid Licence 1.6.1. The Championship will consist of the point (featuring an E.U. flag) and medical, issued by the scoring events listed at 1.5.1, and is a Drivers’ ASN of a member country of the European Union. championship.
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1.6.2. Points will be awarded to all the finishers ii) By taking into account the number of competitors (including competitors who did not qualify for a final) (i.e. event finishers) beaten during the season by in each class at each qualifying event in the each Competitor. championship as follows: 1.6.4. All Championship events will score maximum If 3 or more starters in a class: points regardless of distance (see SR.1.6.2.) 1st - 30 pts 13th - 12 pts 1.6.5. A change of car within the same category is 2nd - 27 pts 14th - 11 pts allowed during the Championship. 3rd - 25 pts 15th - 10 pts 1.6.6. No ‘spare’ or reserve cars are permitted. 4th - 23 pts 16th - 9 pts 5th - 21 pts 17th - 8 pts 1.6.7. In order to score points all cars and Drivers 6th - 19 pts 18th - 7 pts competing in the Championship will be required to 7th - 18 pts 19th - 6 pts display and wear Championship Sponsors’ decals and 8th - 17 pts 20th - 5 pts badges in the nominated position on clothing and 9th - 16 pts 21st - 4 pts vehicle (See SR. 5.7. and SR.6.1.4.3.). 10th - 15 pts 22nd - 3 pts SR. 1.7. AWARDS 11th - 14 pts 23rd - 2 pts 1.7.1. All Championship awards are to be provided 12th - 13 pts 24th - 1 pt by the BTRDA®, MDA and associated sponsors. All If 2 starters: event awards are to be provided by the event 1st - 24 pts 2nd - 21 pts organisers. If 1 starter: 1.7.2. All trophies will be presented to the Driver(s). 1st - 18 pts 1.7.3. Trophies will be presented at each event to drivers as follows: If a dead heat is declared all the Drivers concerned st will score full points for that place. Should any final 1 in each category – a trophy not be run competitors will score full championship 1.7.3.1 2nd in each class: a trophy. (Subject to there points based on their qualifying positions. being at least three starters). 1.6.2.1 The final round of the Championship shall 1.7.3.2 3rd in each class: a trophy. (Subject to there count for double points. being at least six starters). 1.6.2.2 The Clubman’s Rallycross Champion will be 1.7.4. End of season awards are Trophies and will be the competitor scoring the highest number of points, presented as follows (see also SR1.6.3): in a single class, at the maximum number of rounds a) The Clubman’s Rallycross Champion - The Dave organised less one round. Fuell Trophy and an award 1.6.2.3 Class Champions – the champion of each b) 1st in SuperModifiedApproval Class overall any capacity: class will be the competitor scoring the highest The BRDA President’s Trophy and an award number of points from the maximum number of st rounds organised less one round. c) 1 SuperModified up to 1600cc: The BWB Trophy and an award. 1.6.2.4 If the number of events is reduced for any st reason, then the number of scores to count will d) 1 SuperModified over 1601cc and up to 2100cc: remain at one less than the total number ofDRAFT events The Betteridge Trophy and an award that ran. e) 1st SuperModified over 2101cc: A trophy 1.6.2.5 If the number of entries for any individual MSAf) 1st SuperModified in Modified 2000: The Motospeed class be less than four by the standard closing date, Trophy and an award individual event organisers may: g) 1st in Stock Hatch class Overall: The Bill Skermer a) amalgamate with the next highest, or appropriate Trophy and an award. class; or h) 1st in Stock Hatch (all 8v/up to 1.4 16v): A Trophy b) cancel the class. i) 1st in Diesel Stock Hatch: A Trophy 1.6.2.5.1 In the event of a class being cancelled: j) 1st in Hot Hatch: A Trophy a) no class points will be awarded and the provisions k) 1st in Minicross: The Jehu Trophy and an award. of 1.6.2.4 invoked. l) 1st in BMW MINI: A Trophy. b) overall championship points will be awarded to nd any drivers entered on aggregate. (e.g. if two 1.7.4.1 2 in each class: a trophy. (Subject to there drivers are entered the points for 1st and 2nd will be being at least three registered contenders). added to together and each driver awarded equal 1.7.4.2 3rd in each class: a trophy. (Subject to there Pending being at least six registered contenders). points i.e. 22.5) 1.6.3. In the event of a tie between two or more 1.7.4.3 i) The John Mackley Trophy and an award Competitors, the greater number of first placed will be presented at the discretion of the BTRDA® finishes achieved by the Competitors involved in the Rallycross Committee to a championship entrant who tie will be used. is deemed to be the best newcomer of the year. Should a tie still exist, it will be resolved: 1.7.4.3. ii) The Star of Tomorrow Trophy and an i) By taking into account the greater number of award will be presented to the driver who has the second places achieved; then third places etc. etc. highest number of points in any class and is the aged of 21 or less before 31/12/12.
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1.7.4.3. iii) Best Lady Driver. Will be presented at 2.1.2. Any Regulation clarifications necessary during the discretion of the MDA committee to the best lady the year will be notified in writing to all registered driver in the championship. Competitors in an Official Bulletin. 1.7.4.4 An award will be presented at the discretion 2.1.3. Championship Officials, or the Event Senior of the BTRDA® Rallycross Committee to a Clerk of the Course reserves the right to request an championship entrant who is deemed to have the enquiry by the championship Stewards on viewing Best Presented Car throughout the whole official video footage after an event which may championship year. suggest a breach of driving standards or regulations 1.7.4.5 Championship trophies and awards will only and which was not investigated during the event. be presented upon each driver starting at least three Penalties may include those specified in GR C2.1.1. events. individual event bans, loss of event awards and/or end of season awards, loss of championship points or 1.7.4.6 With the exception of the John Mackley exclusion from the Championship. The Championship trophy, Star of Tomorrow and best prepared car, no Stewards’ judgment will be subject only to the Right member may take more than one award. of Appeal to the MSA. 1.7.4.7 The Andy Sargent Trophy, presented to the 2.1.3.1. The Clerk of Course reserves the right to event organising club which, in the opinion of the delay any investigation into driving standards until BTRDA®, organised the best event of the qualifying he has the opportunity to view video evidence from rounds. either the officially nominated event TV production 1.7.4.8 Championship Trophies may be retained for company or other verifiable and reliable source. a period of nine months from the date of the official 2.1.5. Contact and driving standards: Contact presentation providing the recipient or their nominee and manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers such collects them at the MDA annual award function. as premature direction changes on the straight, 1.7.5. The Championship organising club will crowding of cars towards the inside or outside of the endeavour to obtain sponsored awards or bonuses curve, or any other abnormal change of direction, during the series and reserves the right to introduce and avoidable contact are strictly prohibited. same at any time without any obligation to distribute 2.1.6. Following correct course. A circuit diagram such awards retrospectively. may be available in the paddock office at each event. 1.7.6. In the event of any Provisional Results or 2.1.7. Any competitor who leaves the circuit such Championship Points Tables being revised after any that all four wheels are off the course may incur a provisional awards presentations and such revisions time penalty or may be considered as having retired affecting the distribution of any awards, the from the heat or final at the point at which they left Competitors concerned must return such awards to the course whether or not an advantage is gained. the BTRDA® or organising club in good condition Competitors mayApproval only return to the course when it is within 7 days. safe to do so and in a safe manner, acknowledging 1.7.7. Entertainment Tax liability other competitors In accordance with current Government legislation, 2.1.8. Competitors who touch any course markers the Organisers of each round are legally obliged to may incur a time penalty, or may be considered to withhold tax at the basic rate on all paymentsDRAFT to have retired from that heat or Final at the point at non-UK resident sportsmen/women. That is, those which they touched the course marker. persons who do not have a normal permanent 2.1.9. Any competitor who is penalised in residence in the U.K. The U.K. does not include the MSAaccordance with section 2.1.6 to 2.1.8 will not have Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Eire. This means their competition licence endorsed. that, as the organiser, the organising club is required to deduct tax at the current rate applicable from 2.1.10. Any competitor who is excluded from the such payments they may make to non-UK residents. event for any driving offence will lose all Under certain circumstances, it may be possible for championship points for that event and must count competitors to enter into an agreement with the the result of that/those events among those Inland Revenue to limit the tax withheld. Any contributing to his/her championship score. application for such an arrangement must be made SR.2.2. TECHNICAL DISPUTES in writing and not later than 30 days before the 2.2.1. The Organisers and the Championship payment is due. Eligibility Scrutineer reserve the right to check, seal For further information contact: - HM Revenue & and/or remove any suspect part for more detailed Customs, Foreign Entertainers Unit, Centre for Non- examination. If any irregularity is found all costs will Residents, St Johns House, Merton Road, Merseyside be borne by the Competitor. L69 9BB Tel: 0151 472Pending 6488 Fax: 0151 472 6483 SR.3. EVENTS & PROCEDURES SR.2. JUDICIAL PROCEDURES SR.3.1. ENTRIES SR.2.1. SPORTING DISPUTES 3.1.1. Individual event organisers will make 2.1.1. Appeals on the Sporting Regulations and their available Supplementary Regulations/Entry Forms to application by the Championship Coordinator that all registered Competitors in sufficient time for arise during the season will be settled by the entries to be made prior to the published selection of Championship Stewards in accordance with MSA entry dates for each Championship round. Regulations (C6.5 refers). SR.3.2. PRACTICE 3.2.1. The minimum period of practice to be provided is to be as specified in the MSA Regulations Clubman’s Rallycross Championship 2012 DRAFT V4.2
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N 5.2. Should any practice session be disrupted, or a (ii) The fastest individual Heat time competitor does not complete the session the Clerk f) Any competitor who has not qualified by right of the Course shall not be obliged to resume the into a final may make a request to be included. session or re-run sessions to achieve the MSA To do so they must obtain a signature of Regulations and the decision of the Clerk of the agreement from every competitor qualified. Course shall be final. 3.3.4. The Organisers reserve the right to amend 3.2.2. Cars will start singly at intervals determined grid formation whilst cars are being formed up on by the Chief Start Line Official. the Dummy Grid. Some heats may be amalgamated. 3.2.3. If in use for the event the Joker Lap will be SR.3.4. FINALS used during free practice 3.4.1. There will be a maximum of three finals. If 3.2.4. The Clerk of the Course and/or Stewards of there are at least 17 qualified competitors at the end the Meeting shall have the right to exclude any of the heats there will be an, A, B and C Final. If driver whose practice times or driving are considered there are at least 11 qualified, then they will be an A to be unsatisfactory. and B, less than 11 there will only be an A Final. SR.3.3. QUALIFICATION HEATS Subject to force majeur, the A final will always run 3.3.1. The heat formats, grid positions in the heats regardless of the number of qualified competitors. and procedures and qualifying procedures for the 3.4.2. The A Final will be for the 7 highest qualifiers, finals may be amended by Supplementary plus the winner of the B Final. If no B Final is run Regulations, Final Instructions or other Official the the top 8 will enter the A Final. The B Final will Bulletins. contain the next 7 highest and the C Final the next 3.3.2. Heat Formats and Procedures 8. If no C Final held then the B Final will a maximum of have 8 starters. a) A maximum of 3 Qualifying Heats will be run at each round of The Championship, the 3.4.3. No reserves will be permitted into any final. minimum will be one. SR.3.5. OTHER GENERAL EVENT PROCEDURES b) All categories will start Heats in 3-2-3-2 format 3.5.1. Competitors will miss their qualifying subject to track licence. heat/final if they are not ready on the Dummy Grid The grids will be pre-determined and will allow cars when cars are released and will not be placed in a up to the maximum allowed by the track licence. later race. Any class grids may be formed decided on the 3.5.2. No more than 2 members of support crew are championship positions at the time of the event. allowed to enter the pit lane during qualifying or race session. The method for allocating grid slots will be provided in final instructions or other official bulletin. In all 3.5.3. Only eventApproval officials and drivers will be cases the decision of the clerk of the course is final. permitted in the start area, unless otherwise instructed by the Clerk of Course. c) The number of laps comprising a Heat will be advised in the SRs for each event in The 3.5.4. Joker Lap Championship, but may be changed at the A joker lap will be used where the circuit track discretion of the clerk of the course. licence allows which will be advised in SRs, or final DRAFTinstructions or official bulletin. In each qualifying 3.3.3. Heat Points heat, one of the laps must be the Joker Lap. Those a) Heat Points, which will contribute to final drivers who do not take this joker lap will receive a qualifying positions only, will be allocated as MSA penalty of 30 seconds. A judge of fact will be follows: appointed to note the numbers of the cars passing Fastest 1 pt; 2nd Fastest 2 pts and so on through. At the exit of the joker lap, the cars on the b) Competitors who do not record a total race time main track have priority. for any Heat will be allocated 80 points, those SR.3.6. STARTS who did not start will be allocated 90 points and Unless modified by the Organising Club’s Standing those who are excluded will be allocated 95 Regulations, the following regulations shall apply: points. 3.6.1. The use of tyre heating/heat retention devices c) Only those drivers having completed two Heats in the paddock, on the Dummy Grid or Start Line is out of three (or 1 if only two heats are run) and prohibited. having been credited with at least two times (or one if two heats are run) will be admitted to the 3.6.2. Any drivers unable to start the heat or final Finals. are required to indicate their situation as per MSA Pending regulation Q12.13.2. d) Grids for Finals will be determined by either: 3.6.3. A five second board will be used to indicate (i) Adding together the two lowest points that the grid is complete. Race starts will be by one scores when 3 Heats are run OR of the following three methods (whether a or b is (ii) The single lowest score when 2 or less used will be notified in final instructions or official heats are run bulletin): e) Where competitors have equal points scores at the end of Qualifying Heats then any tie(s) will a) The start lights will be switched on five seconds be resolved as follows: after the board is withdrawn; the extinguishing of the lights, which will be between a minimum (i) The lowest points in the heat that was not of one and a maximum of 4 seconds, is the counted signal to start the race. Clubman’s Rallycross Championship 2012 DRAFT V4.2
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b) The lights will be “flashed” on at least five seconds b. Provide the unique 7 digit Identification Number after the board is withdrawn. The signal to start will of the Transponder being used on the Entry be the lights being turned ON. Form for each event c) In the event of any starting lights failure the c. Ensure the transponder is secure and in good starter will revert to the use of the National flag. working condition for every practice, heat and final In the event of an aborted start the amber lights will d. Notify the Secretary of the Meeting of any be switched on. change of transponder being used. 3.6.4. False starts e. Replace any transponder damaged, lost or 3.6.5. Where available electronic beams will be used inoperative. in conjunction with starting lights. The beams will be Any competitor starting a practice, heat or final with considered as a judge of fact. an inoperative transponder will not be timed until the defect has been rectified or a replacement 3.6.6. The competitor(s) who jump the start will be transponder has been fitted. placed on an additional row at the back of the Any competitor starting a practice, heat or final using published grid for subsequent attempts at the start. a transponder registered to another competitor will Any competitor who jumps the start for a second not be timed until the Secretary of the Meeting has time will not be allowed to start, and the next been informed of all changes relating to the use of reserve may be brought onto the grid. that transponder. 3.6.7. The Clerk of Course may order a complete 3.8.2 Any additional personal timing equipment restart if he considers there to have been a faulty must not be located within 10m of the official timing start. control line at any event. 3.6.8. In the event of the electronic equipment SR.4. PENALTIES failing, a judge of fact, who will be named, will adjudicate on all starts. This may include instances SR.4.1. INFRINGEMENTS where the lights do not lock, but a jump-start is 4.1.1. Technical infringements arising from post evident. Qualifying Scrutineering or Judicial Action: Minimum SR.3.7. RACE STOPS Penalty; The provisions of MSA Regulations: C3.3.. 3.7.1. Should the need arise to stop any race or 4.1.2. Arising from post event Scrutineering or practice, red lights will be switched on at the start Judicial Action: Minimum Penalty; The provisions of line and red flags will be displayed at the start line MSA Regulations: C3.5.1. (a) and (b). and at all marshal signalling points around the For infringements deemed to be of a more serious circuit. nature the Clerk of the Course and/or Stewards of This is the signal for all drivers to cease circulating at the Meeting areApproval to invoke the provisions of racing speeds, to slow to a safe and reasonable Regulation C3.5.1. (c). pace, and to return to the starting grid area, (or as 4.1.3. Deliberate or repeated Technical otherwise directed by the marshals) which will Infringements will be referred to the Championship automatically become a parc ferme area. Cars may Stewards for consideration of exclusion from the not enter the pits unless directed to do so. Any car Championship of the Car, Driver or Entrant. so doing will be deemed to have retired and will take DRAFT4.2. Infringements of non-technical MSA Regulations no further part in that race/final. and the Sporting Regulations issued for the 3.7.2. Any qualifying heat that has to be stopped Championship in accordance with the 2012 MSA before completing its full distance will be rerun over MSA Judicial Procedure Regulations; any such penalties the full distance, from the original grid at the may affect a competitor’s eligibility for Championship discretion of the Clerk of the Course. points and awards. 3.7.3. Any final that has to be stopped at any time 4.4. Any breach of driving standards will be dealt will only be re-run at the discretion of the clerk of with firmly. Video evidence from the official the course. nominated TV Production Company, or footage from 3.7.3.1. Cars under their own power at the time of any other proven source, may be utilized as the red flag will be classified ahead of any who were evidence. not. Cars that started the race will be classified 4.4.1. If it appears from any evidence that there ahead of any that did not start. may have been actions by a competitor or a member 3.7.4. General Regulation N 5.3.2. will determine of his team considered to have bought the which cars may start any re-run. Championship into disrepute, the championship Co- Ordinator will be entitled to request that the SR.3.8. TIMING Pending Championship Stewards consider the inception of an 3.8.1 Competitor identification and timing at all enquiry into the matter. Penalties may include events requires every competing car to be fitted with individual event bans, loss of event awards and or an AMB TranX 260, or in approved cases, an AMB end of season awards, loss of Championship points TranX 160 Transponder. Cars fitted with other makes or exclusion from the Championship. The or types of transponder will not be included in any Championship Stewards judgement will be subject practice or race results. only to the right of appeal to the MSA. It is, therefore, the responsibility of each competitor to: SR.5. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS a. Fit an AMB TranX 260 Transponder in the SR 5.1. General Description: The BTRDA® location approved for the type/class of car. Clubman’s Rallycross Championship is open to Drivers of SuperModified (including Modified 2000), Clubman’s Rallycross Championship 2012 DRAFT V4.2
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Stock Hatch, Minicross and BMW MINI Rallycross cars as detailed below, and complying with MSA Rallycross Regulations N6 except where amended, “Super1600” and “Touring Cars” Rallycross Cars complying with FIA Appendix J article 279 (N.B. Forced induction engines are subject to an equivalency factor of 1:7) 5.2 Category Description: 5.2.1. SuperModified: FIA Super1600, FIA Touring Cars plus two-wheel drive cars complying with MSA Yearbook N6 and complying with the 2012 Technical Regulations published by BTRDA®. There will be four sub-divisions within the class with awards decided by the highest finisher within the overall SuperModified classification. a) SuperModified up to 1600cc b) SuperModified 0ver 1601cc and up to 2100cc c) SuperModified 0ver 2100cc d) Modified 2000 As defined in the 2012 Technical Regulations published by BTRDA®. 5.2.2. Stock Hatch As defined in the 2012 Technical Regulations published by BTRDA®. There will be sub-divisions within the class with awards decided by the highest finisher within the overall Stock Hatch classification. a) Stock Hatch 8v and up to 1.4 16v b) Hot Hatch c) Diesel Stock Hatch 5.2.3. Minicross. As defined in the 2012 Minicross Technical Regulations as published by the Minicross Driver’s Association. Approval 5.2.4. BMW MINI: As defined in the 2012 BMW MINI technical regulations as published by the Minicross Driver’s Association. SR.5.3. NUMBERS & CHAMPIONSHIP IDENTIFICATION 5.3.1. Both car and Driver must meet requirementsDRAFT of livery during all practice, qualifying and finals in The Championship. 5.3.2. Note the particular requirements of SR.6. MSA 5.3.5. To ensure conformity Competition Numbers must conform to J4.1. In addition, a number will be applied to the top left of the front screen, measuring 150mm2. SR.5.7. Paddock Regulations. 5.7.1. Each team shall provide a ground sheet which the competition vehicle must be parked on throughout servicing. 5.7.2. Waste oil, tyres and other consumables must only be disposed of in the specifically provided waste receptacles at the venues (NOT general waste bins), or if not provided be takenPending home. 5.7.3 Any failure of the paddock regulation listed above maybe be referred to the Championship Stewards who may impose sanctions.
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SR.6. APPENDIX 1 6.1.7. No commercial on-board cameras will be SR.6.1. COMMERCIAL UNDERTAKINGS permitted except under the control of the event organising club, BTRDA ® or the Championship The following commercial undertakings are not Organisers’ nominated TV production company in subject to the judicial procedures of either the respect of material to be transmitted on television. championship stewards and/or the MSA/MSC 6.1.8. The Championship has exclusive broadcast, 6.1.1. Enquiries concerning the commercial aspects cable, satellite, video, internet and mobile phone of the championship should be addressed to the picture and data rights and rights to all other BTRDA® Rallycross Chairman in writing. mediums to film and record the participation of the 6.1.2. The championship title and associated logo Driver, Entrant, Sponsor, and any other team styles may only be used with the prior written members in the events and activities throughout the approval of the BTRDA® or MDA as appropriate. championship and to licence, assign or otherwise 6.1.3. Competitors are advised that, unless deal with such rights and/or film and recording and requested otherwise, their information will be stored distribution. in a computer retrieval system and may be used for 6.1.9. Any Competitor advised by the Championship publicity purposes. Organisers that they are to carry official on-board 6.1.4. Entry into the championship is conditional television cameras, must have the approved upon each competitor: championship logo on the dashboard, visible to the official on-board camera. The decision for the 6.1.4.1. Providing free of charge to the positioning of this Logo rests solely with the Championship Organisers advertising places on their Championship Organisers and Promoters. cars and clothing as specified. No other publicity material visible to an on-board 6.1.4.2. Accepting without reservation or recourse camera, on the car will be allowed. the surrender of his/her rights (if any) for TV filming and broadcast of footage collated during the series, 6.1.10. Competitors are reminded that no tobacco which may be used at the Championship Organisers’ (or associated product) advertising, either on the and Sponsors’ discretion. cars or Driver overalls is permitted. Additionally any products that are not permitted to be advertised on 6.1.4.3. Complying with the Championship UK terrestrial television are also prohibited. Any Organisers and Sponsors requirements on podium design or display, which may conflict with the aims procedures, including a requirement to wear and aspirations of The Championship, will be Championship Sponsors publicity material and rejected. clothing in preference to the competitor’s own sponsor. 6.1.11. No advertising or statement on the car or on Drivers’ race clothing is allowed which may be 6.1.4.4. Co-operating with requests for publicity considered offensiveApproval to the Championship Organisers sessions throughout the season. or their Sponsors and individual Event Organisers. 6.1.5. All cars must carry the Championship, and 6.1.12 All drivers, entrants, registered competitors event, Sponsors’ decals and panels in the correct and teams by virtue of entering the Championship locations, without alteration and without hereby authorise the Championship to use and interference, as defined in Championship bulletins. license the use of images and representations of the Failure to do so will forfeit Championship pointsDRAFT for teams’ vehicles competing in the Championship that event. including (in so far as the same appears on vehicles 6.1.5.1. The Championship reserves the whole of MSAparticipating in the Championship) and, subject to the front windscreen for Championship Sponsors specific agreement, the team’s logo for the purpose decal. of producing merchandise and electronic media 6.1.5.2. The event organiser reserves 600mm x exploiting the reputation of the Championship 150mm on the top of each front door, immediately 6.1.13. All Drivers required for Podium Presentations below the window for individual event sponsors. at each meeting, should attend, wearing race 6.1.5.3. The event organiser reserves the leading overalls, without delay. Failure to do so may mean edge of the bonnet. forfeiture of any championship awards/points at that round. 6.1.5.4. The leading edge of the door to a depth is reserved for Championship organisers who may liaise 6.1.14. No commercial displays or sales are with event organisers concerning the use of this permitted at any circuit without the express written space. permission of the Circuit Owner and/or the Championship Organisers. 6.1.6. At the start of each round in The Championship cars mustPending be clean and in good order. The Championship Organisers reserve the right to forbid cars not meeting this requirement from taking part. 6.1.6.1. Presentation of all race and support vehicles in the paddock is by direction of the Championship Coordinator or circuit organisers. The space allocated is only to be used for race car preparation and team catering. It is forbidden to use this space for guest hospitality or private vehicle parking.
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SR7 APPENDIX 2 SR.7.1. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTACTS BTRDA® MDA Chairman: Chairman: Mike Sones Rod Stanniland 14 Turton Close 11 Pasture Close Alrewas Worksop Burton on Trent Notts Staffs S80 3QA DE13 7HA Membership Secretary: Membership Secretary: Mrs L Cox Samantha O’Flanogan 19A Oxford Street 1 Godings Way Lambourn Braintree Berks CM7 1HW RG17 8XS
BTRDA Drivers’ Liaison MDA Driver’s Liaison David Ewin Duncan Longmate Eden Flatt Homeleigh Warcop Low Church Road Appleby Middle Rasen Cumbria LN8 3TY Tel: 07881 956154 Tel: 07769 331054 Email: [email protected]
Championship Event Organising Clubs LHMC: Willie Woods Lydden Hill Race Circuit Approval Wootton, Canterbury Kent CT4 6RX Telephone (01304) 830557 DRAFT MDA: Rod Stanniland 11 Pasture Close Worksop MSA
Notts S80 3QA Tel: 07930 877479 [email protected]
Motor Sports Association
Motor Sports House Riverside Park Colnbrook Slough SL3 0HG Tel: 01753 681 736 Website: www.msauk.org Championship Web SitePending www.BTRDA.com
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F or th a E a is 3 x n b d h p e ox a a x y re tr an re n a d s d s £5 e po l s APPLICATION FOR 0 n n in cl se os , g e pl MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION ea se COMPETITION LICENCE 201 2 Fill in this form to apply for, or renew, an MSA Competition Licence. You should read and understand the enclosed notes before filling in this form. If you have any questions, or need help filling in this form, please phone our Competition Licence Section on 01753 765050 Fax No. 01753 685426. Please note that all calls to and from the MSA are recorded for training and monitoring purposes. Please type your answers or write in BLOCK CAPITALS
Section 1 – Your details
Surname or entrant name:
First names:
Address and postcode (or your permanent UK address if you do not hold a UK passport – see Competition Licence Note H 5): Postcode
Daytime phone number: Evening phone number:
E-mail address:
Nationality (see note H 5) Date of birth: (as shown on your passport)
Are you: male ? female ?
Nationality of any other Previous Licence No. Competition Licence you hold:
Section 2 – Medical information (All boxes in red MUST be completed by all competitors whether a medical is needed or not)
Your doctor’s name: Address, postcode and phone number: Phone number
Have you recently had a medical examination ? Yes No (If ‘No’, we recommend you have one.) Have you been immunised against tetanus in the past 10 years ? Yes No (If ‘No’, we recommend immunisation.) Have you been prescribed or are you taking any of the Yes No substances shown in the WADA listings (see H 39 or www. wada- ama. org)
Do you have a physical problem with, or permanent difficulty Yes No (If ‘Yes’, give details in the box provided.) in, using your arms or legs for driving ? Name and details of medication and Have you ever been treated for any of the following? treatment you received or are receiving: – a severe psychiatric illness or mental disorder Yes No ………………………………………………………………… – heart disease or a heart disorder Yes No ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… – high blood pressure Yes No ………………………………………………………………… – diabetes Yes No ………………………………………………………………… – severe giddiness, fainting spells or blackouts Yes No ………………………………………………………………… – epilepsy Yes No ……………………………………………………………… – seizures or any other neurological conditions Yes No ………………………………………………………………… – a severe head injury which led to concussion Yes No ………………………………………………………………… or unconsciousness ………………………………………………………………… Have you ever had any disease or disorder of the eye other than needing glasses or contact lenses ? Yes No ………………………………………………………………… Have you even been refused life assurance ………………………………………………………………… for medical reasons ? Yes No ………………………………………………………………… If you have ticked ‘Yes’ to any of the above, Please give detailed information in the box provided. Section 2 continued overleaf Section 2 Continued Are you: – applying for an international licence ? Yes No – aged 45 or more and applying for a race, truck or kart race licence ? Yes No – over 18, applying for a race, truck or kart race licence (see note H 9-12) and have never provided a medical report before ? Yes No If you answered ‘No’ to all of the above 3 questions, go to Section 4 (Licences you need.) If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above 3 questions, you must have a medical examination and ask your doctor to fill in Section 3.
Section 3 – Your doctor’s medical report on you
To your doctor Please read the enclosed Competition Licence Notes before filling in this section for your patient whose name is on the front of this form. 1. Your practice stamp (together with your name and qualifications):
2. Are you the applicant’s usual doctor? Yes No
3. Is there any evidence of abnormality of the heart or cardiovascular system? If ‘Yes’, give details below. Yes No
3a. Is the 12 lead resting ECG normal? (to be completed if under 45 and applying for an international licence) N/A Yes No If the applicant is 45 or over and applying for an international licence, we need a written report on a stress-related ECG (see note H 11).
4. Is there any evidence of a physical or mental condition (past or present) which could, in your opinion, prevent the applicant from holding a competition licence for motor sport? If ‘Yes’, give details below. Yes No
5. Has the applicant suffered from epilepsy, seizures or any other neurological conditions? If ‘Yes’, give details below. Yes No
6. Does the applicant have any physical abnormality or restriction of movement in the arms or legs? Yes No If ‘Yes’, give details below.
7. Vision – Uncorrected R eye 6 / L eye 6 / Corrected R eye 6 / L eye 6 / Vision with both eyes open (wearing corrective lenses if necessary) (see note H 10.1.10): 6 / Is the field of vision normal? Yes No
Is the applicant’s colour vision normal? If ‘No’, please give details below. Yes No
8. Blood pressure: / 9. Is the urine analysis normal? If ‘No’, please give details below. Yes No
This is to certify that I have examined the applicant in line with this form and the enclosed notes. Your doctor’s signature: Date of examination:
Please note: Your licence must be issued within 3 months of the date of having your medical examination. Section 4 – Licences you need Tick the appropriate boxes to show the licences you are applying for. Licences run from 1 January to 31 December of the year shown on the licence. We will only issue an International Licence if your medical report is satisfactory. You must enclose the appropriate licence fees, and any other costs, when you return this form. • If you are applying for more than one licence, you must pay the full fee for the most expensive licence, and then 50% of the fee for each extra licence. • If you have no health or other problems, you can get your licence processed within three working days or three hours by paying an express handling fee. • If we need to post your licence to your address outside the UK but within Europe, you must pay a European postage fee. • If we need to post your licence to your address anywhere outside Europe, you must pay a ‘rest of the world’ postage fee. • If you want us to fax your ASN on your behalf to obtain authorisation, you must pay a fax charge. • First time applications for those under the age of 16, the cost of the licence will be free of charge. Applicants must be under 16 at the time of applying. • Remember, you cannot apply for both an entrant licence and a competition licence with this form. Step 1
Licence category Code Fee Amount £ L Licence category Code Fee Amount £ • Race (Section 3 may need to be filled in, see 10.1.1) • Speed Race International A LAA £940 Speed International LBA £165 If you are renewing, enclose proof that you have competed in at least one international race in 2011 Speed National A (Open) LBC £82 Race International B LAB £341 Speed National A LBB £79 If you are renewing, enclose proof that you have competed in at least one international race in 2011 Non-Race National B LEA £41 Race International C LAC £173 • Drag Race International Truck LAL £173 Drag International LBK £165 Race National Truck LAM £82 Drag National A LBL £79 Race National A LAP £82 Non-Race National B LEA £41 Race International Historic LAH £173 • Cross Country Race National B LAQ £56 Cross Country International LOA £165 • Kart (Section 3 may need to be filled in, see 10.1.1) Cross Country National A LOB £79 Kart International A LKA £197 Non-Race National B LEA £41 If you are renewing, enclose proof that you have competed in at least one international race in 2011 Non-Race Clubman LFA £25 Kart International B LKB £151 • Rally If you are renewing, enclose proof that you have competed in at least one international race in 2011 Kart International C LKG £105 Rally International LCA £173 Kart National A LKC £49 Rally International Historic LCH £173 Kart National B LKD £34 Rally National A Stage LCK £79 Kart National B (Novice) LKN £34 Rally National A Navigator LCN £53 Kart Clubman LKE £34 Rally National B Stage LCR £53 Kart Clubman ( Bambino) L- LKEB £34 Non-Race National B LEA £41 • Free of charge Licences Under 16 first time applicants ONLY Non-Race Clubman LFA £25 Non-Race National B LEAF FOC Total 2 Non-Race Clubman LFAF FOC Step 3 now go to step 3
Kart Clubman ( Bambino) LKEE FOC L Licence category Code Fee Amount £ Total 1 • Options and totals Step 2 This is for Club and Team licences only (Not Competitors) Express handling (3 day) SAA £50 Licence category Code Fee Amount £ (3hrs service by Express handing (3 hr) appointment only) SAA3 £89 • Entrant European postage (UK FOC) SSE £12 Entrant International Open LLI £4,935 Rest of the world postage SSW £26 (valid UK & Overseas, including FIA titled Championships. Includes 3 duplicates (see H27) Entrant International L- LLG £2,468 Fax charge (ASN Authorisation) SSA £42 Total 4 (valid UK & Overseas, excluding FIA titled Championships. Includes 3 duplicates (see H27) Step 4 Entrant National (see 27) LLA £170 Certificates Code Fee Amount £ Entrant International Restricted L- LLB £567 Therapeutic Use TUE £48 (valid for UK Only, excluding FIA titled Championships) Exemption Certificate Kart International valid L- LLC £170 Professional Status Certificate SAA £48 for UK & Overseas Replacement of Therapeutic or SAA £29 Kart valid for UK L- LLD £121 Professional Certificate Club Entrant Valid UK L- LLE £42 TOTAL 5 National Events only Step 1 or + Total 1 (if any) Entrant duplicate ( incl club) SAC £42 Step 2 { + Total 2 (if any) Total 3 Step 3 + Total 3 (if any) Your payment now go to step 3 Step 4 + Total 4 (if any) I am paying by: – cheque made payable to ‘Motor Sports Association’ = TOTAL FEE – postal order made payable to ‘Motor Sports Association’ – credit or debit card, give card details below
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Now please read the following statements and sign below, to confirm your understanding and acceptance. • I understand and will comply (follow) with the 2012 Competition Licence notes enclosed with this form. • I understand that if I have given any false information in this application you may take disciplinary action against me. This might include my licence being permanently withdrawn. • I will not do anything that could damage the reputation of or have any negative effect on motor sport generally. I understand that if I do so, you may take disciplinary action against me (see note H 6). • I undertake to make no use of drugs or of prohibited methods such as are defined in The Prohibited List of the World Anti-Doping Code of the WADA and by the Anti-Doping Regulations of the FIA (see Appendix H 39 or www. wada- ama. org). • I will not take part in any practice or competition while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • I agree to your Medical Consultant getting medical information about me from any doctor who has ever seen me about anything which affects my physical or mental health. • I understand that you are registered under the Data Protection Act to hold information on your computer system. • If applying for professional status, I confirm that for the last tax year prior to this application I declared earnings as a competitor in motor sport to Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs and I therefore request that the MSA endorse my licence with the word “Professional” and further with the EU flag, in accordance with H 26.2. • A competitor shall not have time off school to participate in motorsport without the prior written approval of their school (see note H 7.1)
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Where can you race in Rallycross You can compete in Rallycross all over the UK, each venue welcomes experienced and novice drivers.
Mondello Park ‐ Ireland Croft ‐ North Yorkshire
The fun of Rallycross can be The home of Northern Rallycross, A found here, with Irelands permanent national circuit with the growing interest in Rallycross, facilities to match. Home to 3‐4 Mondello Park provides a meetings a year. Situated just of the popular venue for drivers and A1 so easy to get to. fans alike, Easy accessible for the British competitor.
Pembrey ‐ South Wales Lydden Hill ‐ Kent Blyton ‐ Lincolnshire
An excellent drivers track, that The spiritual home of Rallycross, An excellent track for the usually rewards consistency. where it all began in 1967. The clubman, Offering a high speed The circuit has all the facilities Easter Bank Holiday meeting can but technical challenge for you would expect of an attract upwards of 20,000 both the novice and expert. international venue spectators. NOT to be missed by any driver or Fan.
Useful Contacts
Organisers BRDA John Horton 07778 282 899 MSA 01753 765 000 BTRDA Bill Skermer 0121 742 9965
Hire Cars HrRACING Rallyesport (StockHatch) Hal Ridge 07984 986 428 Matt Roach Racing (Junior Minicross) Matt Roach 07775 603 326 Procters Motorsport (Supermodified) Kevin Procter 07764 571 845
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The Basics The Classes
How Old? Supercar ‐ The exciting class
Rallycross is open to all ages, and was the first sport to offer a dedicated class for under The fastest cars in Rallycross and possibly the most exciting 17’s. The Junior class caters for 14 to 17 year olds and you can compete in any senior racecars that you will ever see. Averaging more than category at age 16 as long as you have the appropriate licence. 550bhp, the four‐wheel drive, turbocharged cars will out accelerate a F1 car, but are capable of racing on tarmac and Licences gravel surfaces.
British Rallycross is classed as a speed event, to compete you will a Speed National B Supermodified ‐ The technical Class license from the MSA this can be obtained for £36. This licence then can be upgraded as The only real restriction here is that the cars are only allowed two‐wheel drive. There are few technical you develop experience. If you already have experience in Circuit Racing or Rallying, restrictions and the watch words in creating a successful car are power and weight; successful cars in the your current licence should suffice. (Please contact MSA for clarification) class pack a punch of around 400bhp per tonne.
If under 16 and never raced before a Free licence can be obtained from the MSA. Stock Hatch ‐ Ideal for beginners
Production cars with an upper engine capacity limit of 1600cc. A new class has been introduced to encourage more modern cars in 2008. There are tight controls on the tuning modifications permitted to the cars which means that driver ability shows through
Junior Rallycross ‐ For the youngsters
Open to drivers of between 14 and 16‐years of age, Junior Rallycross uses 1000cc Minis prepared to a controlled technical specification and a control tyre.. Has spawned stars such as Andrew Jordan, Ben Power and Adam Gould.
Hire Cars An ideal way to try the sport is by using of the variety of hire cars Safety available. There are hire cars available in all classes both here and in Ireland. The majority of deals are arrive and drive, which eases Upmost in all our minds is safety. Although a robust sport, Rallycross is the complications for your first time. SAFE. All competitors are required to use MSA certified Safety Helmets, Fireproof overalls and are recommended to use proper Race Boots and Race Gloves. All you generally need is your own Race Helmet and Race Overalls on the day, and the team will look after the rest. Comprehensive technical regulations mean that cars are built to the highest of safety standards, including Certified roll cages, extinguishers and electrical safety devices. Building a Car
Or you could build your own car to run. Not an easy job but The Cost thoroughly rewarding, Technical regulations are available on www.rallycrossuk.com for all classes, and advice is available on The cost is entirely up to you, the cheapest option is to hire a car for 1 event and the most expensive is to build or buy a car yourself. A basic most major internet forums, or by speaking to drivers and hire car can cost from £500 and there is always a variety of cars for sale engineers at the events. Any real issues call the BRDA or BTRDA on www.rallycrossuk.com.and other motorsport sales sites.
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