OFFICIAL DIGITAL PROGRAMME SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2021 SNETTERTON 300 CIRCUIT COMPETITIOR ADVICE As of 29/03/2021 TIMETABLE MSVR has put in place a number of changes to ensure we can operate our race events safely and enjoyably, whilst complying with Motorsport UK and government guidelines. OFFICIALS SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2021 SIGNING ON VENUE RESTRICTIONS Motorsport UK Steward 09.00 Radical Challenge Championship Qualifying 20 mins Christopher Drake • All signing on for the event will take place online, • Pass numbers will be limited to assist with social distancing Club Stewards ahead of the event requirements and are for competitors and their essential Brian Hemmings and 09.35 MINI CHALLENGE Trophy Qualifying 15 mins helpers only Fergus Whatling • The link will be available under the event information Senior Clerk of the Course 10.05 Radical SR1 Cup Championship Qualifying 20 mins on the calendar page of the MSVR website • The paddock(s) will be closed to non-essential personnel Gary Tanner at all MSVR events until further notice Clerk of the Course • The signing-on process includes your scrutineering Luke Caudle 10.55 Radical Challenge Championship Qualifying 20 mins declaration and part of your briefing (see below) • Garage doors should remain open front and back when Deputy Clerk of the Course the garage is occupied Tony Weatherley 11.25 MINI CHALLENGE Trophy (R1) Race 1 15 mins SCRUTINEERING • Unfortunately there will be no podium ceremonies at Secretary of the Meeting • As part of the signing-on process you will submit your car James Bolton King 11.55 Radical SR1 Cup Championship (R1) Race 2 20 mins MSVR events for the time being Chief Scrutineer and safety equipment information, self declaring your Loyd Gerken compliance with Motorsport UK regulations • Other restrictions may apply at individual venues and 12.15 Lunch Break 50 mins must be complied with Chief Marshal • This information will be passed to the Chief Scrutineer Peter Rodwell Chief Medical Officer ahead of the weekend, and the scrutineers of the meeting • Face coverings are required to be worn as specified by 13.05 Radical Challenge Championship (R1) Race 3 25 mins current Motorsport UK guidelines Dr Chris Press will have the power to perform spot checks throughout Covid-19 Officer the event, to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations • Access to Race Control is restricted to essential personnel only James Bolton King 14.00 Radical SR1 Cup Championship (R2) Race 4 20 mins Starter • Please remember that the standard Motorsport UK ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEAMS Paul Brooks 14.50 Radical Challenge Championship (R2) Race 5 25 mins penalties continue to apply for non-compliance • Teams must consider bringing the minimum number of Chief Paddock Marshal Maurice Bennington people required to an event 15.45 MINI CHALLENGE Trophy (R2) Race 6 15 mins COMPETITOR BRIEFINGS Chief Timekeeper Lisa Sneader • As part of the signing-on process you will go through a • Teams are recommended to bring their own first aid kit, etc. 16.30 Radical Challenge Championship (R3) Race 7 45 mins preliminary safety briefing. You MUST go through this to minimise the need to use the circuit medical resources Commentator Mark Werrell from start to finish to complete the signing-on process • Teams should bring adequate PPE for all personnel and Marshals/Event Officials • You may receive additional briefing notes via your retain a record of those attending the event Members of the BMMC, BARC & *All timings are provisional and subject to change BRSCC and other Motorsport UK coordinator or the Clerk of the Course. Please ensure OTHER CONSIDERATIONS recognised clubs you are also familiar with these before your first session Ambulances on circuit • DO NOT visit the medical centre if you suspect you have IKON Ambulance Service COVID-19 symptoms. If you begin to feel unwell during Rescue Unit RACE ADMINISTRATION the event, notify the organisers and leave the venue in BRSCC • No printed results or bulletins will be available to collect. line with government guidance. Safety Car Stuart Brine, Evelyne Buanic The event page on the MSVR website will become a • Restaurants/toilets/shower facilities will vary by venue – Recovery “virtual noticeboard” and should become your first port of for the latest updates please check the circuit website MSV call for event documentation Telehandler • Overnight stays onsite are permitted for those attending David Colchester • Transponder hire will still be available but should be for work, the provision of voluntary services or any other booked in advance with TSL – www.tsl-timing.com or recognised exemption under government guidelines. 01827 285666 Shared facilities available will be subject to enhanced cleaning regimes. Under 16s are not permitted to stay JUDICIAL GUIDANCE This meeting is organised by MotorSport overnight on site at this time Vision Racing, governed by the General • As a result of distancing measures, the usual judicial Competition Rules of the Motorsport procedures have changed • Be advised that circuit management retain the right to UK, incorporating the provisions of the pause or stop track activities if health and safety protocols International Sporting Code of the FIA, • Detailed information is available from the Motorsport additional Supplementary Regulations (COVID-19 related or otherwise) are consistently breached and any written instructions the organisers UK website – please ensure you are familiar with the issue for the event. new guidelines at www.motorsportuk.org/restart This event will be held under Motorsport UK Permit number: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH MSVR - WWW.MSVRACING.COM Interclub: 120507 IMPORTANT: You must not attend any race meeting if you have any symptoms of Covid-19, or you are required FACEBOOK.COM/MSVRACING @MSVRACING @MSVR_OFFICIAL to self-isolate under Government guidelines WWW.MSVRACING.CO.UK 2 SNETTERTON - 24 APRIL 2021 WWW.MSVRACING.CO.UK 3 SNETTERTON - 24 APRIL 2021 WELCOME elcome to the country. The “orange army” give up their time WSnetterton for to ensure we can put on these events and they keep MSVR’s first event at the drivers safe. I would like to offer the first thanks the circuit in 2021, of many to all the marshals and volunteer officials for and one that will their help this weekend. As a thank you, one lucky feature three grids, marshal will win a PalmerSport Formula 3000 drive at known for exciting MSV’s Bedford Autodrome. racing. Last of all, please can I ask that we are all respectful First out will be the of the government and Motorsport UK guidelines Radical Challenge in relation to Covid-19. We are in a very privileged Championship who position to be back racing again, and our individual kick off their 2021 actions could jeopardise the restart of motorsport in season today. Last year’s runner-up, Jason Rishover will the UK for everybody. be hoping to go one better this year but as ever, the championship will be fiercely fought. I hope you enjoy the racing today - for live timing, all the latest news and our full calendar please visit the The MINI CHALLENGE Trophy will see a packed grid MSVR website at www.msvracing.com. here this weekend also for the first round of the championship; they will feature with two 15-minute races. The reverse grid which is drawn by the winner JAMES BOLTON KING of the first race adds to the excitement as drivers who wouldn’t necessarily find themselves at the sharp end SECRETARY OF THE MEETING of the grid, get the chance to prove their worth. Last up is the second of the Radical grids, the SR1 Cup Championship. The smaller sibling to the Challenge cars, the Radical SR1 grid will also feature two races, with all the drivers hoping for a strong start to the championship campaign. It is important to remember that motorsport in the UK simply could not happen without the invaluable work of the many volunteer marshals up and down WWW.MSVRACING.CO.UK 5 SNETTERTON - 24 APRIL 2021 RACE NUMBERS & DURATION MINI CHALLENGE TROPHY RACE 1 (15 MINS) & RACE 6 (15 MINS) TECH TALK DESCRIPTION The Cooper class is the first rung on the ladder for anyone who wants to move into the MINI CHALLENGE and is well suited to drivers who are new to car racing. Featuring a 1.6 litre normally aspirated engine and Goodyear tyres, the class provides affordable racing and is known for highly competitive action amongst packed grids. SPECIFICATION The ultra-reliable 6 speed Cooper S BKD gearbox is employed and mated with a competition clutch, to improve transmission reliability without unreasonable costs. Single way adjustable AST dampers allow handling to easily be tuned to suit driving styles and conditions. 2021 CALENDAR 24 April Snetterton (300) 8/9 May Thruxton 26 June Snetterton (200) 24 July Oulton Park 7/8 August Croft 28/29 August Thruxton 24-26 September Silverstone WEBSITE www.minichallenge.co.uk t may only be a matter of months since the 2020 title was decided, but the covered by less than half a second. the grid, there is sure to be plenty of Inew Quaife MINI CHALLENGE Trophy season bursts into life this weekend attention on Lewis Saunders and Tom with a packed grid of Cooper class cars heading for Snetterton for the opening Directors Cup runner Lee Pearce was Ovenden - two drivers who join the two races of the season. the man to beat for Graves Motorsport grid from very differing backgrounds. and he goes into the new season Close action is guaranteed throughout year but he won’t have it all his own looking to not only fight for class Lewis makes his series debut after the 32 car field, with the Cooper class way, with a number of his challengers honours, but also to improve on eighth winning a second Junior Saloon Car cars known for nimble handling that from last year returning to the grid place in the overall standings last year.