Page 1 TIME ATTACK REGULATIONS Effective January 1, 2019 ASN Canada FIA 481 North Service Rd. W. Suite A-21, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 2V6, Canada Phone: (905) 403-9000 Fax: (905) 815-8771 www.asncanada.com These regulations are intended to assist in the conduct of national competitions. ASN territories and regions may adopt these regulations for use within their jurisdictions if they choose to do so including the sole responsibility for the administration thereof. These regulations are a guide to further general safety and in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. No express or implied warranties of safety or fitness for a particular purpose shall be intended or result from publication of or compliance with these Regulations. ASN does not represent or intend that a car prepared for competition according to these regulations will meet Federal and Provincial motor vehicle regulations or local highway traffic laws. At all times, it is entirely the entrant and driver’s responsibility to not represent or intend that a car prepared for competition according to these regulations will meet Federal and Provincial motor vehicle regulations or local highway traffic laws. The contents of this document are copyright and may be reproduced only with permission in writing from ASN Canada FIA. Go-karts are not allowed in SoloSport competitions. ASN Canada FIA is the governing body of motorsport in Canada Appointed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Page 2 ASN Canada FIA NATIONAL TIME ATTACK REGULATIONS 1. ASN Canada FIA (ASN) reserves the right at any time and from time to time to alter these rules. Such alterations or additions will be published in the form of revised regulations or bulletins. Changes to these rules will become effective on the date issued unless amended or revoked by ASN. Questions concerning rule clarification should be directed to the ASN National SoloSport Committee through the chairman or Regional representative. 2. These rules and regulations were established by the ASN and are intended to assist in the orderly conduct of SoloSport events and to further participant and spectator safety. 3. The text of these regulations was originally drafted in English and may be translated into other languages. In case of a dispute between the English text and that of any other translation, the English text shall prevail. 4. By participation in these events, all participants are deemed to have agreed to be bound by this rulebook. The interpretation and determinations of these rules by ASN officials shall be final and binding. In order to maintain a sporting nature, to achieve prompt competition results, and in consideration of the benefits to them, all members, clubs, officials of ASN hereby agree that: a) Determinations by ASN officials are non-litigable; b) No litigation shall be initiated against ASN, ASN regions or their members and officials to: reverse or modify results of such determinations or to seek to recover damages or other relief allegedly incurred or required as a result of such determination. Where a person initiates or maintains litigation in violation of this provision, that person agrees to reimburse ASN for all costs associated with the legal action. 5. Items differing from previous editions are indicated in Bold text, with a Side Bar, as at Left. Page 3 Contents 1. SAFETY AND COMPETITION ....................................................................................................... 6 1.0. HELMETS ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1. RESTRAINT SYSTEMS/SEAT BELTS and SEATS ........................................................................................................... 6 1.2. FIRE SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 1.3. ROLL OVER PROTECTION – ROLL BARS AND CAGES ................................................................................................ 10 1.4. ROOF AND WINDOW SAFETY – GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 15 1.5. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 15 1.6. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE ........................................................................................................................................ 16 1.7. PASSENGERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 1.8. DRIVING AND SCORING ........................................................................................................................................... 17 1.9. RERUNS ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 1.10. VEHICLE NOISE ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 2. EVENT ORGANIZATION .............................................................................................................. 18 2.0. DRIVER’S MEETING ................................................................................................................................................. 18 2.1. COURSE SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 2.2. Flags ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 2.3. PERMITS .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 2.4. EVENT FLYERS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS ............................................................................................ 20 2.5. ORGANIZERS’ DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................................ 21 2.6. COURSE ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 2.7. RUNS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21 2.8. TIME ATTACK SESSIONS WITH NO PASSING ........................................................................................................... 21 2.9. TIME ATTACK SESSIONS WITH PASSING.................................................................................................................. 21 2.10. TIMING .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 2.11. PADDOCK ................................................................................................................................................................ 23 2.12. STEWARDS .............................................................................................................................................................. 23 2.13. INSURANCE and WAIVERS....................................................................................................................................... 23 2.14. INCIDENT REPORTS ................................................................................................................................................. 23 2.15. OFFICIAL RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................... 23 2.16. REQUEST FOR ACTION ............................................................................................................................................ 24 2.17. PROTEST AND APPEALS ........................................................................................................................................... 24 3. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCORING ................................................................................... 24 3.0. CLASS CHAMPION ................................................................................................................................................... 24 3.1. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND OVERALL SCORING ............................................................................................. 24 3.2. IDENTIFICATION AND ADVERTISING ....................................................................................................................... 25 4. VEHICLE CATEGORIES, ELIGIBILITY, AND MODIFICATIONS ......................................... 25 4.0. VEHICLE CATEGORIES .............................................................................................................................................. 25 4.1. SERIES RACE, KIT CARS, & NON-PRODUCTIONS VEHICLES ...................................................................................... 25 4.2. PRODUCTION VEHICLES .........................................................................................................................................