Sporting Regulations
Track Battle Pty Ltd
9 Blaxland Street
Silverwater NSW 2128
Email: info@trackbattle.com.au www.trackbattle.com.au – www.australiandriftinggp.com.au
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – ADMINISTRATION
- AUTHORITY & TITLE
- APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
- DEFINITIONS
- ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS
- EVENT REGISTRATION
- SERIES SCHEDULE
- EVENT LAYOUT
- PADDOCK LAYOUT
- SERIES PERSONNEL
- SPECTATORS
- CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS SYSTEM
CHAPTER 2 – SERIES / EVENT FORMAT
- EVENT FORMAT & TIMETABLE
- FLAGS
- PRACTICE
- QUALIFYING FORMAT
- JUDGING CRITERIA – QUALIFYING
- JUDGING CRITERIA DRIFT BATTLES
- ELIMINATION TWIN BATTLES
- TEAM DRIFTING
- EXPRESSION SESSIONS
- BRIEFINGS
- OFFICIALS BRIEFINGS
- CHANGEOVER AREAS
- PIT LANE / PIT PADDOCK
- JUDICIAL PROCEDURES AND OFFENCES
CHAPTER 3 – AWARDS AND POINTSCORE
CHAPTER 4 – TECHNICAL VEHICLE & SAFETY REGULATIONS
- SCRUTINY
- ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
- CHASSIS AND BODY
- SUSPENSION AND STEERING
- BRAKES
- WHEELS AND TYRES
- ENGINE
- DRIVETRAIN
- ROLL OVER PROTECTION
- SEAT BELTS / HARNESSES
- REPLACEMENT CARS
- FUEL
- IN-CAR CAMERAS
- DRIVER APPAREL
- FURTHER
CHAPTER 5 – MEDIA & COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS
- PODIUM PRESENTATIONS
- PADDOCK / GARAGE SIGNAGE
- DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES
- VEHICLE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
- GENERAL ADVERTISING / SIGNAGE
- SIGNAGE PENALTIES
Appendix 1: Schedule D (Apparel)
Appendix 2: Schedule I (Abbreviated)
CHAPTER 1 – ADMINISTRATION
Track Battle Pty Ltd, ABN 15 149 543 680 presents:- Australian Drifting Grand Prix
All Events are conducted under the Australian Drifting Grand Prix Sporting Regulations; the Australian Drifting Grand Prix Supplementary Regulations; these Sporting Regulations (as distributed by Australian Drifting Grand Prix); Supplementary and Further Regulations issued by the Promoter; all Supplements, Bulletins, Briefings and Amendments issued from time to time for Events that form part of these Regulations. The purpose of these Regulations is to ensure that all Events are conducted in a manner which secures and enhances the safety of participants, officials, nominees and spectators and which allows the Events to be competitive and fair. All Competitors and Drivers and their Team Members must read, understand and comply with these Regulations. As well as all Supplements, Bulletins, Briefings, Instructions and Amendments issued in writing from time to time by Australian Drifting Grand Prix and by promoters of individual events, which form part of the Series described herein. Supplementary Regulations and Entry Form will be made available to all competitors before the event.
1.3.1 Drifting – An activity designed to be undertaken through a series of corners wherein the object of the exercise is to produce as much yaw rate as possible from the vehicle whilst demonstrating the driver’s ability to control the direction and speed of the vehicle through a pre-determined course.
1.3.2 Judging – A judge or panel of judges will establish the order of merit of competitors as they traverse the judged area. Assessment will be made according to car control competence based on the judging criteria
1.3.3 Judges will be appointed as “Judges of Fact” as is appointed by Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
1.3.4 Drift battle or Twin Battle – A competition where two cars battle against one another and are judged according to the judging criteria for Drift Battles. Each battle consists of two passes through the judged area, with each car taking a turn to lead.
1.3.5 Judged Area– the portion of the course where judging will take place. Activities occurring outside the judged area will not be taken into account by the judges. Activities occurring outside the judged area may be taken into account by the Stewards and Clerk of Course as appropriate.
1.3.6 Yaw or Angle– is the degree of maintained angle at which the vehicle moves along a set line or course relative to the vehicle’s direction of travel.
1.4.1 Drivers and Competitors must possess a current AASA Licence or higher and all drivers must be a minimum of 16 years old.
1.4.2 Australian Drifting Grand Prix reserves the right to issue, at an appropriate levy, a Licence to Compete as a ‘Registered Driver’ or as a Casual Entrant in the Australian Drifting Grand Prix Series
1.4.3 The Licence to Compete, as issued by Australian Drifting Grand Prix constitutes a legal commercial agreement between the Entrant or Driver and Australian Drifting Grand Prix. An Australian Drifting Grand Prix Licence to Compete is separate to any licences referred to under AASA regulations.
1.4.4 The number of Australian Drifting Grand Prix Licence’s issued will be determined by Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
1.4.5 An application for a Licence to Compete is only a valid if:
a) All Application Forms have been fully completed in all respects;
b) All requested material and fees accompany the Registration Forms;
c) The appropriate levy / application fee has been paid in full to Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
1.4.6 Australian Drifting Grand Prix reserves the right to accept, reject or cancel, at its absolute discretion, any application for a Licence to Compete whether valid or not.
1.4.7 Refunds for cancellation or withdrawal of an Entrant will not be issued under and circumstance. The Entrant may replace their spot with another eligible driver subject to approval to Track Battle Pty Ltd no later than a week before the event.
1.4.8 A driver will only be officially registered as a Registered Driver once in receipt of written acceptance by Australian Drifting Grand Prix of their valid registration application. Deposits or receipts for monies paid to Australian Drifting Grand Prix do not constitute acceptance of registration and binding contract.
1.4.9 Passengers will not be allowed in vehicles except under the following circumstances:
a) If the vehicle is fitted with a AASA compliant roll over protection structure, and
c) If there is no competition component of the activity, and
d) The Clerk of Course must give express permission for passengers in vehicles, taking into account the experience of the driver and other factors subject to their discretion.
e) All appropriate indemnities in compliance with “Australian Drifting Grand Prix Passengers in vehicles policy” are signed prior to the activity.
1.5 EVENT REGISTRATION
1.5.1 Australian Drifting Grand Prix will distribute the Regulations and Entry Forms to all Competitors via the Australian Drifting Grand Prix website. (www.australiandriftinggp.com.au)
1.5.2 Competitors must return the fully completed Entry Forms (with fees payable) to Australian Drifting Grand Prix or the Promoter (which ever stated) by the closing date shown on the Entry Form. All information on the entry form must be filled out in full or the entry can be denied.
1.5.3 All communication regarding information detailed on the Entry Form, or relative to entry or withdrawal for any Event, must be in writing (e-mail or fax) directed to Australian Drifting Grand Prix. No other form of communication will be officially recognised.
Symmons Plains Raceway , TAS - 21st and 22n April 2012
Calder Park Thunderdome, VIC – 16th and 17th June 2012
Malalla Motorsport Park – 15th and 16th September 2012
Barbagallo Raceway, WA – 27th and 28th October 2012
1.7.1 Drifting shall be conducted on a sealed surface within the confines of either a Category B circuit or a venue specifically licensed for the activity by AASA.
1.7.2 Certain parts of the layout will be designated “no drift zones”. In addition to the change over area, these areas may include entry/exit areas and other areas at the discretion of the organisers.
1.8.1 Competitors must strictly comply with all instructions given by Australian Drifting Grand Prix and the promoter of each event as to garage and paddock allocation and use.
1.8.2 Only (1) transporter / support vehicle per entered vehicle is permitted. It must be parked in the designated support vehicle area. It must not be parked in the pits.
1.8.3 All trailers must be removed from the paddock area if requested by the event organizers.
1.8.4 Competing vehicles, transporters, and paddock/garage areas must be kept clean and in good order at all times.
1.8.5 The maximum total amount of fuel permitted to be stored any where in the paddock/garage area by any one team, regardless of the number of cars entered by that team, is 250 litres (not including fuel in vehicle fuel tanks)..
1.9.1 Series Personnel
In addition to the officials required by the Australian Drifting Grand Prix Sporting regulations and any Supplementary and Further Regulations, Australian Drifting Grand Prix may appoint Category Representatives (officials) for the Series who shall have the authority to monitor compliance with the documents set out in regulation 1.2 and to initiate disciplinary action.
1.9.3 Stewards;
a) Stewards will have duties and powers as set by AASA.
b) Stewards must be appointed by AASA.
c) Stewards will have no responsibility for the judging of the event.
1.9.4 Clerk of the Course will have duties and responsibilities as set by AASA.
1.9.5 Scrutineers will have duties and responsibilities as set by AASA.
1.9.6 The Clerk of Course of each event has the power to refuse any car to compete, which in their opinion is unsuitable for the competition.
1.9.7 Observers and Flag Marshals generally will have duties and responsibilities as set by AASA.
1.9.8 Competitor Relations Officers (CROS) will have duties and responsibilities as set by Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
The Clerk of the Course must ensure all spectators remain in designated areas behind established first lines of protection as per AASA and circuit operation requirements.
1.11 CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS SYSTEM
1.11.1 A driver’s qualifying position is used to determine their placing within the bracket they were knocked out of. For example, a driver who qualifies first and is knocked out in the Top 16 will come 9th.
1.11.2 Championship points will be allocated as per follows
1st - 100
2nd – 93
3rd – 85
4th – 79
5th – 72
6th – 69
7th - 66
8th – 63
9th – 58
10th – 55
11th – 52
12th – 49
13th – 46
14th – 43
15th – 40
16th – 37
17th – 33
18th – 32
19th – 31
20th – 30
21st - 29
22nd – 28
23rd – 27
24th – 26
25th – 25
26th – 24
27th – 23
28th – 22
29th – 21
30th – 20
31st - 19
32nd – 18
CHAPTER 2 – SERIES / EVENT FORMAT
2.1 EVENT FORMAT AND TIMETABLE
The final program of events for each round of the Series will be determined between the Australian Drifting Grand Prix in consultation with the Promoter of the event and published in the Supplementary Regulations for each Round.
Flag signals will be used around the circuit to warn the driver of certain conditions. The flags that may be used are:
Yellow Flag
This will be used to warn of a problem ahead. Driver must SLOW DOWN and be ready to stop at start line for further instruction. Drivers must not continue drifting.
Red Flag
This indicates a severe problem ahead and the driver must cease drifting and prepare to stop immediately. The event has been stopped.
Chequered Flag
The session is finished and you are to leave the track.
The Clerk of the Course may advise of additional signal usage, this being advised at a briefing, or by Bulletin or Regulation.
Practice sessions will be held throughout the weekend
2.4.1 Qualifying order will, in most cases be determined by a judged qualifying session(s) or run(s).
2.4.2 The 32 drivers perform solo qualifying runs in a designated session. A qualifying run is an opportunity for drivers to demonstrate their abilities within the style criteria laid down for judging. Judges will view qualifying and rank drivers according to the set judging criteria.
2.4.3 The amount of qualifying time and the number of qualifying runs given to each driver will be determined by the organisers of each event, but will generally be two runs with the score from the best run being taken.
2.4.4 Any practice or qualifying session may be lengthened or shortened at the discretion of the Clerk of Course.
2.4.5 All driver’s who miss the qua lifying session will be given the qualifying position of 32
2.4.8 The Clerk of the Course may, in consultation with Australian Drifting Grand Prix, allow non-qualified drivers to compete in Drift Battles if they are satisfied with the drivers’ knowledge and ability. Such drivers will be classified as qualifying in last place. Should more than one car be affected in this way the qualifying order will be determined by the Head Judge.
2.4.9 Once a driver has been approved to compete in the Drift Battles by the Clerk of the Course, the entrant must immediately advise and prove to Australian Drifting Grand Prix that permission has been granted.
2.4.10 The organisers reserve the right to rank drivers into any qualifying order it chooses. This may for instance be determined by subjective assessment, performance in previous competitions or current series standings.
2.5 JUDGING CRITERIA – QUALIFYING
Solo qualifying runs are scored using a point deduction system by the three judges to determine the Top-32 battle tree. A perfect score is 100. Each driver performs two qualifying runs, with the best run being used. The score is averaged from all three judges. At each event the clipping points, clipping zones, entry point and expected speeds will be detailed during the drivers briefing. Judges will also outline the amount of points deducted from each category based on the layout of the track. The table below shows how many points it is possible to lose in each category from a perfect score of 100.
2.5.2.1 ENTRY POINT (Up to 20 points)
Judges will mark out an entry point where any car entertaining after it will loose the maximum points.
2.5.2.2 ENTRY SPEED (Up to 10 points)
Judges will outline a minimum speed at each drivers briefing. During qualifying any cars entering below this speed will loose the maximum amount of points.
2.5.2.3 ENTRY STYLE (Up to 20 points)
“Scandos” and “bum-drag” entries will loose the full amount of points. Judges are looking for maximum angle and throttle on the entry. Clutch kick and feint entries are encouraged and the handbrake should only be used to make slight adjustments to the car line.
2.5.2.4 TRANSITIONS (Up to 10 points)
Sharp transitions from maximum angle to maximum angle.
2.5.2.5 DISTANCE FROM CLIPPING POINTS(Up to 50 points)
Judges will outline at each event exactly where the clipping points and zones are. Judges will also explain how many points are deducted for each half-metre a car is away from the clipping points or zones. This is dependent on the track layout and speeds.
2.5.2.6 ANGLE (Up to 50 points)
The angle of rotation of the vehicle about its vertical axis relative to its direction of travel, as well as the driver’s ability to sustain this angle for as long as possible.
2.5.2.7 SPEED (Up to 50 points)
This refers to the cars speed over the entire course.
2.5.2.8 STRAIGHTEN (Up to 50 points)
Straightening during a qualifying run will be heavily penalised.
2.5.2.9 EXCESSIVE USE OF HANDBRAKE (Up to 20 points)
The handbrake should only be used to make slight adjustments to the cars line during qualifying runs.
2.5.2.10 SPINS and STRAIGHTENS (Up to 100 points)
A complete spin or going off track will result in a score of zero. Points will be deducted for partial spins and straightens. For the purpose of judging, three wheels off track is classed as off track and will incur a zero.
2.6 JUDGING CRITERIA – DRIFT BATTLES
During the Top-32 tandem battles, the judge’s emphasis will be on the chase car’s emulation and proximity. The amount of proximity expected will be based on the speed and layout of the track and will be explained in each drivers briefing. Drivers in the Top-32 are expected to be good enough to drive the course as the judges have requested, so the lead car merely has to drive as hard as they can.
Any brake checking or blocking will give the lead car an instant lose.
The chase car must emulate the lead car while drifting as close as possible.
The chase car is expected to push into the lead cars inside line but without interfering with the lead car during transitions.
Light contact is permitted as long as it does not affect the line of the lead car or cause structural damage.
During tandem battles, Scando entries will be heavily penalised as they block the chase car during the entry.
A spin, complete loss of drift or a partial spin is an instant lose. If two cars spin, the first one to do so loses.
Overtaking is only permitted when the lead car goes off track or runs wide enough to allow the chase car to overtake without contact or changing line.
Here are the easiest ways to explain who will win:
If the chase car drifts EXACTLY the same as the lead car and is able to move onto the inside line of the lead car and apply pressure throughout the run, they will win. They DO NOT have to drift any better than the lead car, just emulate, even if it’s shallow or slow.
If the chase car has close proximity but with LESS angle, it shows the chase car cant keep up so the lead car will win.
If the lead car pulls away, regardless of angle, the lead car wins. Why? Because if the lead car drifts fast and shallow, the chase car must do the same. Once again, it’s not about who drifts with better line, speed and angle, but about proximity and emulation. We want a show for the crowd! Be aware that if the lead car is deemed to be drifting with shallow angle intentionally, they will lose the battle.
If the lead car is slow and the chase car has more angle while applying pressure with good proximity, then clearly the chase car wins.
The three judges keep their own point score out of ten for each run. This is done only to help determine who has advantage after each run. Each judge nominates a winner or re-run and majority rules.
For example:
Two judges or three judges choose car A, then car “A” wins.
If two judges or three judges choose a re-run, then the battle is re-run.
If one judge chooses car A, one judge chooses car B and one judge chooses re-run, then the battle will be re-run.
Contact that does not effect the lead cars line or angle will not suffer a point deduction. In the instance that the impact causes the lead car to spin, the following car will be penalised and the battle scored 10-0.
If the lead cars spins or looses the drift and slows down dramatically, and a collision is unavoidable, then the following driver will not be at fault. Because the lead car spun before the impact, then the following car will win 10-0. This is at the judges discretion and the decision is final.
2.6.1.2 OFF TRACK
For the purpose of judging, “off-track” is classed as three or more wheels off the designated track. Off-track is classed as a spin and will award the driver a score of zero.
Competitors and drivers demonstrating behaviour that, in the eyes of the judges, provides them with an undue competitive advantage may be penalised or disqualified from competition. This applies whether the advantage is as a result of deliberate actions on the part of the competitor or driver, or simply an incident or circumstances that might unjustly influence the results of competition.
2.7.1 Once a qualifying order has been established, drivers will enter a series of elimination twin battles. In most cases the first round of elimination battles will be a “round of 32′ in which for example qualifier 1 competes against qualifier 32, qualifier 2 competes against qualifier 31 and so forth.
2.7.2 The number of qualified competitors and/or drivers will determine whether competition starts with a round of 32.
2.7.3 A twin battle will consist of two judged runs. Each driver takes a turn in leading, with the higher qualifier leading on the first run. At the conclusion of the first run, the vehicles will swap positions in the designated changeover area.
2.7.4 Each judge will allocate their own score and determine a winner or re-run. It is then a “best of three” system.
If two judges award the win to “Car A” then “Car A” wins., regardless of weather the third score was a win, loss or re-run
If one judge awards the win to “Car A” and another to “Car B” and another a “re-run” then the battle will be re-run
If two judges award a “re-run”, regardless of weather the third score was “Car A” or “Car B”, the battle will be re-run.
2.7.5 If a car suffers a mechanical issue during a run, the team will be given 5-minutes to attempt to rectify the problem. This 5-minutes starts from when the car enters the pit garage. The car must be moving under its own power and leave their allocated pit within the 5-minutes. Transit time to and from the start line will not be counted as part of the 5-minute rule.
2.7.6 Permission to change tyres between re-runs will be at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. When entering the course for battle competitors must have sufficient tyres to complete 2 battles (i.e. 4 runs).
2.8 EXPRESSION SESSIONS and EXTREME ENTRY COMPETITION
Event programs may include Expression Sessions and Extreme Entry competitions in which drivers have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a non-competitive format. The number of and spacing between vehicles on the course at any time will be determined by the Clerk of the Course.
a) All drivers and Competitors of each vehicle, or a representative with the written authority of a Competitor must attend the Drivers Briefing and sign the attendance sheet.
b) Failure to sign in for and to attend the entire duration of any compulsory briefing will result in a fine of $500 unless the Stewards vary or negate this fine. Late attendance (arrival after the briefing has commenced) at any compulsory briefing will result in a fine of $250 unless the Stewards vary or negate this fine.
c) Drivers Briefings may include information on the physical layout of the course, including the judged area and the designated changeover area with precise details in regard to the way in which the event will be conducted.
d) Drivers Briefings may also include additional information in relation to the application of judging criteria to be used for the event. The judges are the only persons who may advise competitors and drivers on interpretations on the judging criteria. This will not be the responsibility of the Clerk of Course or Stewards.
e) The briefing may also include any other information the Clerk of the Course feels necessary to explain.
Officials must also be briefed as to their specific roles. This may be done on a ‘one on one’ basis or in a group briefing. All officials must sign the appropriate disclaimer.
2.11.1 An area of the course, suitably distant from the Judged Area, will be designated as the changeover area in which competitors will swap positions between Drift Battle runs.
2.11.2 The area will be marked appropriately (eg: by cones on each side of the track) and the location of the changeover area must be communicated to competitors and drivers prior to the commencement of Drift Battles.
2.11.3 The changeover area is to be a minimum of 35m in length
2.12.1 Pit Lane shall be defined as the area including the fast lane (lane closest to the pit wall), the inner lane (lane closest to the garages/pit bays), the officials area, the signalling area and the working area, and bound by the speed limit sign at pit entry and the de-restriction sign at pit exit.
The following must be observed in pit lane:
a) 40 kilometer per hour speed limit;
b) No children under 16 years of age; and
c) The outer lanes must be kept clear at all times.
d) Enclosed footwear and long pants must be worn in pit lane
2.12.2 A speed limit of 10 km/h shall apply in the pit paddock area. Failure by any driver to respect this limit may lead to exclusion from the competition. The imposition of this penalty shall be at the discretion of the Stewards.
2.12.3 During any session, only crew associated with a vehicle participating in that particular session are permitted in pit lane.
2.12.4 With the permission of the Clerk of Course, Pit Lane may be declared part of the Paddock.
2.13 JUDICIAL PROCEDURES AND OFFENCES
2.13.1 Judicial matters at, or arising from events may be dealt with by the Stewards of the Meeting in the form of an inquiry. The purpose of this is to have Stewards’ hearings and disciplinary matters conducted and decisions made as promptly as possible, with minimal disruption to Competitors, drivers and officials.
At the request of the Race Director or the Clerk of Course, or at their own initiative, the Stewards of the Meeting may inquire into an occurrence at, or arising from a meeting;
a) All relevant persons may be required to attend the inquiry. Notice to attend will normally, but not necessarily, be in writing and will include the details of the matter under investigation.
b) At the inquiry, before commencing, the Stewards must inform the person, the subject of the inquiry, of the nature of the matter referred to them or of the alleged dispute or offence and, that as a result of the inquiry, penalties may be imposed.
c) The inquiry will be conducted as the Stewards determine, subject only to the rules of natural justice. Normally the calling of witnesses and the majority of questioning of witnesses will be conducted by the Stewards.
d) Competitors or drivers so advised must be made aware of all evidence against them and be given the opportunity to call evidence, ask questions and make submissions in relation to the matter.
e) Should guilt be established, any submission to be put to the Stewards with regard to penalty would be made, so as to avoid the necessity for a separate re-convening of the hearing to consider an appropriate penalty.
f) Decisions will normally take effect immediately they are made.
g) Affected Competitors or Drivers will be advised of any decision as soon as practicable after it has been made. Written decisions will be provided, as soon as practicable after the completion of the inquiry.
h) The Stewards shall have the power, after imposing a penalty, to suspend its operation on such terms as they see fit.
i) In addition to penalties provided in the National Competition Rules, the Stewards may also apply a penalty by way of a deduction of Series points.
j) All persons affected by or concerned in an inquiry will be bound by the decision or determination of the Stewards of the Meeting, subject only to rights of appeal pursuant to Part XII of the NCR.
Protests will only be accepted by the Stewards for reasons of vehicle eligibility or application of these Regulations.
a) Actions contrary to the Regulations, any Supplementary or Further Regulations, the directions of officials or any other inappropriate behaviour outside of applicable general CAMS procedures may result in penalties being applied.
b) The penalty of exclusion from the event and future events may be imposed upon competitors. Other, lesser, penalties may be imposed such as loss of a qualifying run, percentage of point loss for day, loss of a practice run or reprimand at the discretion of the Stewards, or where applicable, the Clerk of the Course.
a) It is the driver’s responsibility to understand the course and the judging criteria.
b) Placing the wheels of the car outside the competition surface is unacceptable and may incur a penalty. Any competitors who are observed by the Officials of the Meeting to be using the verges of the circuit may be referred to the Stewards of Meeting. The referral may be made to the Stewards of the Meeting regardless of whether the use of the circuit verge was advantageous or otherwise. The Judges may also take this into account with their judging of the run, regardless of whether the matter was referred to the Stewards of the Meeting.
c) Burnouts are prohibited, save for designated areas as defined by the Clerk of Course. The Clerk of Course shall be the final arbiter in this regard, against whose decision there shall be no appeal.
d) The layout of the track is not subject to restriction based on weather conditions – it may be wet or dry depending on requirements for the event and environmental conditions.
e) Unsporting Conduct. Competitors and drivers demonstrating behaviour that, in the opinion of the Clerk of Course, provides them with an undue competitive advantage may be penalised or disqualified from competition.
f) Competitors are reminded that under AASA regulations, Officials of the Meeting are to be treated with the utmost respect at all times, and no physical or verbal abuse of Officials will be tolerated. Any complaints received from Officials of the Meeting along these lines will be referred to the Stewards of the Meeting.
g) The marshalling area is the area where competitors will be assembled for their release to the start zone. Within this area, competitors are requested to use extreme caution, since Officials will be on foot in this area. Breaking traction, burnouts, drifting, driving faster than walking pace, and any act or manoeuvre deemed dangerous by the Officials of the meeting in this area may result in referral to the Stewards of Meeting.
h) A start zone will be designated during the event. Within this zone, competitors are requested to use extreme caution, since Officials will be on foot in this area. Breaking traction, burnouts, drifting, driving faster than walking pace, and any act or manoeuvre deemed dangerous by the Officials of the Meeting in this area may result in the competitor being referred to the Stewards of the Meeting.
i) On occasion it will be required for competition vehicles to transit from one area to another on the circuit. This is most likely to occur when a session is complete and competitors will be instructed to return the pit area. On these occasions the starter will signal to the cars to “transport”, the signal will be a red flag. During a transport segment, no drifting or breaking of traction is allowed. Drivers must be attired as for competition, including helmets. Drivers are required to maintain a speed of no more than 40km/h during a transport segment. Drivers are required to use their hazard lights during a transport stage.
2.13.5 COMPLIANCE AND OFFENCES
a) At all times competitors and their team members must comply with the documents set out in Regulation 1.2. In addition, competitors must maintain good order and not do anything, which might cause disruption or inconvenience to the conduct of the event, which may cause the reputation of the sport to be compromised or is prejudicial to the interest of the Series, Australian Drifting Grand Prix, AASA, or the Promoter.
b) If a competitor or competitor’s team member breaches or fails to comply with any and all of the Requirements contained in these Regulations, Australian Drifting Grand Prix may:
i) Where there is no prescribed disciplinary action or penalty takes whatever disciplinary action it considers appropriate including, without limitation:
ii) Cancellation of Registration / License to Compete; iii) Refusing admission to specified areas of a circuit; iv) Revoking Series prizes; v) Requiring the competitor to take reasonable actions to mitigate or compensate for any loss or harm, including loss of reputation; vi) imposing a monetary fine;
c) In any Australian Drifting Grand Prix related matter brought before the AASA Judicial System, a representative of Australian Drifting Grand Prix may attend and make any submission, including submissions as to an appropriate penalty.
CHAPTER 3 – AWARDS AND POINTSCORE
All four ADGP events will count in determining the 2012 Series standings.
3.2.1 All results are provisional until the completion of any judicial procedures.
3.2.2 Results distributed by Australian Drifting Grand Prix and marked “final” by the promoter are deemed official and final.
3.2.3 Responsibility lies with the competitor to advise Australian Drifting Grand Prix within one hour of their lodgement of a protest or any incidents in which they have been involved.
3.2.4 It is the responsibility of AASA to issue official notification to Australian Drifting Grand Prix of any protest, appeals or inquiry and results thereof in a timely manner.
3.4 TROPHIES
3.4.1 Round trophies will be presented on track to the drivers who finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd outright at each Round. These drivers are required to attend the podium and post-race presentations.
3.5.1 Once an Event has commenced, a substitute driver may be permitted with the approval of Australian Drifting Grand Prix and the Stewards of the Meeting. Such approval may only be given prior to qualifying.
3.5.2 A non-refundable administration fee of $220 including GST to substitute driver per event, must be paid to Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
3.5.3 The nominated substitute driver will be eligible for points and/or trophies. Prizes and prize money will be payable to the entrant.
CHAPTER 4 – TECHNICAL VEHICLE & SAFETY REGULATIONS
4.1.1 There will be preliminary scrutiny prior to official practice on the first day of the meeting. The official Scrutiny Session will take place prior to official qualifying. A relevant team member must be present with the competing vehicle at the scheduled scrutiny time or risk the competing vehicle not being scrutinised in time for the subsequent session. The competitor must ensure that all relevant documentation (Administrative Checking) is complete and available at the car during this time. Any subsequent checks may be conducted at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer.
4.1.2 Neither Australian Drifting Grand Prix, AASA nor their nominees will be held responsible or liable to account or compensate for any delay caused by any form of scrutiny.
4.1.3 on being directed by any authorised official to present the car for additional scrutiny, the competitor must take the car directly to the nominated place and without making any alterations to the car.
4.1.4 Once a car has been scrutinised, it must not be removed from the circuit without prior written approval from Australian Drifting Grand Prix, until the completion of all competition, scrutiny, and judicial matters.
4.2.1 Vehicle eligibility will be at the sole discretion of Australian Drifting Grand Prix and all Automobiles shall of necessity, in all drifting competitions comply with the Standing Regulations for Drifting.
4.2.2 Cars participating in the Top-32 tandem battles must run a front and rear bar at all times, unless the bar has been destroyed at the event
4.2.3 All vehicles must be, or have been, mass produced and available for purchase from a major manufacturer as an OEM vehicle
4.2.4 Cars not available in Australia, but available for commercial sale overseas are permitted but require approval from event staff
4.2.5 Open wheel vehicles, kit cars, clubman cars and full-tube purpose built racecars, as determined by the event staff, are not permitted.
4.2.6 All vehicles must be rear-wheel-drive and must have 4 wheels with the steering acting on the front wheels only.
4.2.7 Vehicles are limited to one engine, which must be in the factory front, mid or rear position.
4.3.1 The original uni-body must remain intact between the factory suspension strut tops.
4.3.2 Any modifications to the chassis rails forward or rearward of the strut-tops must be approved by event staff.
4.3.3 The original roofline must remain intact. Fitment of a carbon-fibre or lightweight roof skin is permitted only when an approved weld-in roll cage is fitted
4.3.4 The boot floor can be cut-out and removed to allow fitment of an aftermarket fuel cell and/or lighweight boot floor panel.
4.3.5 Tubbing of the front guards is permitted.
4.3.6 Tubbing of the rear guards is not-permitted, however, wide-body guards or “over-fenders” are permitted as are rolling of the rear guards.
4.3.7 Seam/stitch/spot welding of the chassis is permitted
4.3.8 The gearbox tunnel can only be modified to allow fitment of an upgraded gearbox and allow faster removal and installation. Any new material added must be of same thickness and strength as factory. All gearbox tunnel modifications must be approve by event staff.
4.3.9 Convertible vehicles must be fitted with rollover protection bars
4.3.10 AASA roll cages do not have a specific regulation, however, scrutineers will inspect roll cages to ensure safety. Weld-in cages must be of CAMS or FIA standard and bolt-in cages must be produced by a reputable manufacturer
4.3.11 The factory doors and side intrusion bars must remain intact on the vehicle unless an approved weld-in roll cage with side intrusion bars is installed. “Gutted” factory doors and lightweight doors are then permitted to be fitted
4.3.12 Lexan windows are permitted to be used except for the front windscreen, which must be the factory glass. Lexan windows must be installed and secured correctly.
4.3.13 Custom bumper re-enforcement bars or “bash bars” are permitted but must remain inside the external bodywork.
4.3.14 Aero modifications are open as long as protruding bodywork is deemed to not be dangerous to other vehicles or event crew in the pit area
4.3.15 The fitment of flat floors is prohibited, however, the floor can be replaced by material of equal or greater thickness to help with structural re-enforcement
4.4.1 Cars must use an OEM suspension layout with an OEM sub-frame.
4.4.2 Installation of a sub-frame and suspension set-up from another mass produced vehicle is permitted but must be declared in writing on the vehicle entry form. It must then be approved by event staff. Some examples of approved suspension conversions are:
- S13 McPherson Strut front layout into the front of a Skyline
- S13 rear sub-frame and suspension into a KE70 Corolla
- R32 GT-R rear sub-frame into S13 Silvia
4.4.3 Sub-frames can be modified as long as the layout design remains standard. The bushes can be replaced or off-set and the subframe can be modified to allow it to be raised or lowered
4.4.4 Fitment of a 4-link rear suspension is permitted in cars using a live rear axle and must be approved by event staff
4.4.5 The factory suspension arm pick up points are allowed to be moved up to 50mm as long as it still allows the fitment of a factory suspension arm.
4.4.6 Knuckles may be modified openly.
4.4.7 Replacement adjustable arms are open. Additional arms over factory are not permitted.
4.4.8 Replacement bushes are open
4.4.9 An OEM steering system must be used but the internals can be replaced with a quick rack and racks can be changed between makes and models
4.5.1 Brake modifications are open
4.5.2 Use of dual callipers is only permitted on the rear
4.5.3 Brake lights must work
4.6.1 Wheel size is open but not must protrude beyond the bodywork far enough to become dangerous.
4.6.2 Rear tyres are restricted to a UTQG tread-wear rating minimum of 200, while front tyres are restricted to a minimum UTQG tread-wear rating of 140. Front and rear tyres and must be treaded and of radial construction as well as D.O.T. and ADR approved
4.6.3 Tyres must be commercially available in Australia
4.6.4 Cars with a factory weight of 1100kg and under are limited to a maximum tyre width of 235mm.
4.6.5 Cars with a factory weight of between 1100kg and 1600kg are limited to a maximum tyre width of 265mm.
4.6.6 Cars with a factory weight between 1600kg and 1700kg are limited to a maximum tyre width of 275mm
4.6.7 Cars with a factory weight of over 1700kg are limited to a maximum tyre width of 295mm
4.6.8 Event staff reserve the right to conduct spot inspections of tyre size and rating. Cars found in contradiction to the rules are instantly disqualified from the event and en-eligible for any points or winnings.
4.6.9 Event staff reserve the right to determine the factory weight of a vehicle under contestation
4.6.10 Re-treaded tyres are not permitted
4.6.11 Removal of tread is not permitted
4.6.12 Additives to a tyre is not permitted
4.7.1 Engine conversions are open but must remain in the factory position and only engines available from a mass produced car as OEM fitment are allowed
4.7.2 Custom built or crate race engines are not permitted. These are engines that can not be found in production vehicles and have a traditional engine number
4.7.3 The firewall is only permitted to be modified to allow the factory fitment of an engine, not to move it back and shift the centre of gravity of the vehicle further rearward than the factory engine arrangement. Firewall modifications must be listed on the vehicle entry form and pre-approved by event staff.
4.7.3 Cars must run an exhaust system where the primary outlet exits either at the rear of the car, or, if on the passenger side, at least half way down the door and, on the driver’s side, rearward of the door.
4.7.4 External waste gate “screamer” pipes are permitted. They can exit anywhere as long as it is deemed safe by event staff
4.7.5 Only commercially available petroleum fuels are permitted, including ethanol blends such as E85.
4.7.6 Alcohol based fuels including pure ethanol, methanol and nitro methane are not permitted
4.7.7 Nitrous oxide systems are not permitted
4.7.8 Aftermarket fuel lines must be firmly secured to the vehicle and declared safe by event staff
4.8.1 All vehicles must use a manual transmission with foot operated clutch
4.8.2 Aftermarket gear sets are permitted
4.8.3 OEM gearbox upgrades are permitted
4.8.4 Bell-housing modifications must be inspected and declared safe by event staff
4.8.5 Aftermarket performance gearboxes must be approved by event staff
4.8.6 Custom one-piece tall-shafts are permitted
4.8.7 All non-OEM tail-shafts must be inspected and approved by event staff
4.8.8 Differentials must be available as an OEM part from a major manufacturer
4.8.9 Diff centre modifications are open
4.8.10 Quick change differentials are not permitted
4.8.11 Driveshaft modifications are open
4.9.1 All open cars (i.e.: cars without a supporting structure between the top of the A Pillars and rear window) must be fitted with Roll over Protection.
4.9.2 Whilst not mandatory for closed cars, a Safety Cage Structure is highly desirable
4.10.1 Harnesses must be worn at all times whilst the vehicle is in motion both on and off the competition surface. A minimum of a 4 point harnesses is required for Pro Class.
4.10.2 Safety harnesses or seat belts must be complete units sourced from a recognised manufacturer. It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts/harnesses of different types or manufacturers. Safety harnesses or seat belts and must be fitted and worn in accordance with any manufacturer’s instructions or limitations.
4.10.3 Important note: Some safety harnesses and seat belts specified by AASA may not comply with civil registration requirements. Where the vehicle is to be driven on open public roads, it is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle complies with all relevant State and Territory legislation.
4.10.4 It should be noted that some belts and harnesses have “used by dates” that have been set by the manufacturer or certifying body. In order to be considered both safe and legal, these expiry dates MUST be observed;
4.11.1 Replacement cars are permitted with the approval of Australian Drifting Grand Prix. Such approval may only be given prior to qualifying.
4.11.2 A non-refundable administration fee of $220 including GST per replacement car, per event, must be paid to Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
4.11.3 A driver may only drive the car in which they are entered. Refer to section 3.5 for information about Substitute Drivers.
4.12.1 The only fuels permitted in drifting competition are Commercial Fuels in accordance with Schedule G of the 2008 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport. The use of Leaded Fuel (Avgas) or additives other than those permitted in Schedule G is prohibited.
4.13.1 Australian Drifting Grand Prix own a number of cameras. These cameras may be allocated at the discretion of Australian Drifting Grand Prix, for installation in competition vehicles. All such cameras must be installed by Australian Drifting Grand Prix staff.
4.13.2 If requested to do so, competitors are required to carry an in-car camera.
4.13.3 Competitors may carry their own in-car cameras with the approval of the Chief Scrutineer and written approval from Australian Drifting Grand Prix. The Chief Scrutineer may require the competitor to demonstrate that the camera and accessories are mounted to withstand an acceleration of 25g.
4.13.4 Australian Drifting Grand Prix will retain any and all commercial rights of footage, including its use for broadcasting and / or DVD production. Competitors are not permitted to use on-board footage in a product for commercial gain.
Competitors must supply, when requested, a full copy of footage within 1 hour of the completion of the event.
4.13.5 If competitor supplies in-car camera footage to Australian Drifting Grand Prix, Australian Drifting Grand Prix is under no obligation to pay the competitor for footage supplied or to return the media used (e.g. tapes)
4.13.6 Australian Drifting Grand Prix is under no obligation to use the in-car footage supplied by a competitor.
It is compulsory in all drifting competitions, that drivers must wear a FIA or CAMS approved helmet. Drivers using an open face helmet must drive with all non-fixed windows in the up position.
4.15.1 In drifting events, apparel must be to the same standard as required for Speed Events as specified in Schedule D of the CAMS Manual or Competitor Handbook. Clothing for drivers must cover from ankles to neck to wrists. Clothing and footwear of flammable synthetic material, such as nylon, is not acceptable.
4.15.2 No driver shall participate in any competition unless wearing suitable and appropriate closed footwear. Prohibited are, for example, thongs, Roman sandals and high-heeled shoes.
4.15.3 Drivers shall continue to comply with these requirements until such time as they leave their automobiles.
4.14.5 Pro Class Drivers must wear a one piece race suit while driving and in pit lane
4.16.1 An FIA 4-point harness or better is required for any passengers
4.16.2 A car will only be approved for passenger or media rides if it is fitted with a weld-in roll cage with side intrusion bars and fixed bucket seats
4.16.3 All cars must have a fire extinguisher on board within reach of the driver and firmly secured
4.16.4 Cars must have a firmly secured dashboard
4.16.5 The car battery must be firmly held in place, and if inside the cabin or boot that contains a fuel system, must be covered by a battery box lid.
4.16.6 An externally visible triangle must be placed where the battery is located
4.16.7 Hazard lights, brake lights and some form of headlights must be operational
4.16.8 Windscreen wipers must be operational
4.16.9 Brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs must have a liquid absorbing cover
4.16.10 Cars must have two bonnet restraints. In the case of an OEM bonnet, the factory secondary locking mechanism is sufficient.
CHAPTER 5 – MEDIA & COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Only the Series sponsor(s) and Australian Drifting Grand Prix approved personnel are permitted on the podium area.
5.1.1 When requested by Australian Drifting Grand Prix, drivers are required to wear promotional products provided by Australian Drifting Grand Prix for the duration of the ceremony.
Each team must display promotional material provided by Australian Drifting Grand Prix, in and around their paddock/garage area as specified by Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
5.2.1 During an event, individual teams are responsible for all promotional material provided to them by Australian Drifting Grand Prix, as a result individual teams will be held liable for the replacement of all lost or damaged material.
5.2.1 Drivers must be available to take part in the following activities when requested;
Prize giving ceremonies
Media conferences
Radio and television interviews
Pre-event promotions, and
Autograph sessions
5.2.2 Unless otherwise advised, drivers must wear either their race suit, done up at the neck, or their team uniform.
5.2.3 When requested by Australian Drifting Grand Prix, drivers are required to wear promotional products provided by Australian Drifting Grand Prix during these sessions.
5.3 VEHICLE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
5.3.1 Windscreen Strips/ Banners
All competing vehicles must display the windscreen strips provided by Australian Drifting Grand Prix within the upper most portions of the front and rear windscreens. Windscreen banners may not be modified in any way. No additional stickers or logos may be adhered to the windscreen banners supplied by Australian Drifting Grand Prix. No additional windscreen signage will be allowed at the top of the windscreen (i.e. immediately above or below the windscreen banners supplied by Australian Drifting Grand Prix). Additional windscreen signage may only be applied to the lower area of the windscreen with the approval of Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
5.3.2 Competition Numbers
Vehicles in competition must have a number, as advised by the organiser, which is clearly visible from a distance, located on the passenger side of the front windscreen of the vehicle. The competition number must be displayed straight and upright i.e. not on an angle.
5.4.3 No additional numbers are to be displayed on the vehicle during competition without prior written permission from Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
5.3.4 Australian Drifting Grand Prix Door Sticker
All competing vehicles must display the door sticker provided by Australian Drifting Grand Prix. Door stickers may not be modified in any way. No additional stickers or logos may be adhered to the door sticker supplied by Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
5.3.5 Additional Signage
a) All competition vehicles must display front and rear number plate stickers if supplied by Australian Drifting Grand Prix, to be displayed in its original location.
5.4 GENERAL ADVERTISING / SIGNAGE
a) All signage on vehicles, driving suits, team uniforms, promotional material, etc must comply with the requirements depicted on the Vehicle ID Sheet.
b) Australian Drifting Grand Prix and/or the Stewards of the Meeting reserve the right to censor and request the removal or alteration of any advertising deemed to be unsuitable.
c) All Series logos, trademarks, livery, sound and visual footage, writings and all other representations of any kind remain the property of Australian Drifting Grand Prix and/or its partners. Competitors and their team members, sponsors, agents and contractors must not use or permit the use of the above items without the prior written permission of Australian Drifting Grand Prix.
d) Competitors and their team members, sponsors, agents and contractors authorise Australian Drifting Grand Prix to use and license the use of images of drivers, vehicles and team members and associated images, logos, statistics and other information in marketing and further promoting of the Category, the Series and future Series.
5.5.1 No repositioning or modification (including trimming) of the prescribed vehicle signage is allowed without Australian Drifting Grand Prix’s prior consent.
5.5.2 Any vehicle that fails to display the required signage as specified may be excluded from the competition.
5.5.3 Damage and/or removal of mandatory event signage and/or advertising shall be replaced and/or repaired at the competitors cost to original issued requirements.
Schedules D & I
Appendix 1 Schedule D – Apparel (Abbreviated)
It is compulsory, in all races, speed and drifting events and in other events where helmets are required, that drivers wear helmets of a standard design, construction and fitting approved by CAMS.
Helmets not marked as complying with the approved standard may be approved by CAMS under certain conditions.
Helmets bearing any of the following marks are approved for use in racing, speed and drifting events, special stage rallies and other events where helmets are required and the event is not entered on the FIA International Sporting Calendar:
AS1698 Australian standard
Snell SA95, SA2000, SA2005 USA standard
SFI Spec 31.1, 31.2, 31.1A, 31.2A USA standard
SFI Spec 24.1 – see Note (i)(d) USA standard
E22 (with 03, 04 or 05 amendments) European standard
BS 6658-85 Type A and A/FR (incl. amendments) British standard
8860-2004 FIA standard
NOTES:
(i)(b) No helmet may be modified from its specification as manufactured except in compliance with instructions approved by the manufacturer and one of the standards organisations listed above, which certified the model concerned. Any other modification will render the helmet unacceptable for the requirements of this regulation.
(i)(d) SFI 24.1 helmets may be used only by Junior Licence holders as defined under the General Regulations, Section 2 of this Manual.
(ii) The FIA has advised that communication systems in helmets must have been tested with that model of helmet for standard assessment. Any subsequent additions or modifications to facilitate communication or breathing devices may invalidate helmet certification.
(iii) Decoration of helmets is potentially dangerous, and members are warned of the hazard of using paint on approved helmets. Paint, stickers and transfers, or surface treatments can react with helmet shell material and affect its protective capacity, therefore, where a manufacturer provides guidelines or restrictions on the painting or decoration of helmets, these must be followed, using only paint or surface treatment specified by them (eg, air drying acrylic, polyurethane enamel or others) and preferably a painter having their approval. This is particularly important for injection moulded shells, which are not usually suitable for painting. The shell being painted should be efficiently masked as paint penetrating the interior can affect the performance of the helmet liner. Paints requiring heat curing should not be used and any process should not exceed the maximum temperature of conditioning of the helmet in the standard to which it is approved. The manufacturer’s instructions should also be consulted for any considerations on the use of stickers and transfers.
(iv) Drivers are cautioned against using helmets, which have been damaged or involved in accidents.
Goggles or visors must be worn by drivers of open cars. Those with glass lenses of any kind are not acceptable. Lenses shall be of a plastic material, with high-impact resistance, satisfactory optical qualities and complying with Australian Standard Specification AS 1609-1981, BS4110Z or equivalent international standard.
NOTE: Goggles must be configured so as to minimise the entry of dust into the eye from any angle, and be positively retained by an elastic strap behind the head or helmet. Conventional style glasses are not acceptable.
(iv) Speed and Drifting Events: In Speed and Drifting events, clothing for drivers and crew members must be from ankles to neck to wrists. Clothing and footwear of flammable synthetic material, such as nylon, is not acceptable.
(vi) All Events: No driver shall participate in any competition unless wearing suitable and appropriate footwear. Prohibited are, for example, thongs, Roman sandals and high-heeled shoes. Drivers shall continue to comply with the requirement of NCR 141 until such time as they leave their automobiles.
(vii) Badges and embroidery: The attachment of badges and use of embroidery on competitors overalls can have a detrimental effect on the protection afforded by the garment.
(a) Badges: For apparel complying to the FIA 8856-2000 Standard, it is mandatory that all badges attached to the garment have a flame-resistant backing, and be attached only with flame-resistant thread to the outer layer of the garment only. For all garments the number and size of badges should be kept to the minimum required to meet commercial and regulatory obligations.
(b) Embroidery: For apparel complying with the FIA 8856-2000 Standard, it is mandatory that all embroidery be done using flame-resistant thread. Embroidery is only permitted to the outer layer of the garment. This is strongly recommended for all apparel.
Note: All members are advised that the use of apparel to the FIA 8856-2000 standard may be introduced progressively at some future time. Members are advised to take this into consideration when making purchases of apparel.
Appendix 2 Schedule I – Safety Harnesses (Abbreviated)
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Safety harnesses or seat belts must be complete units sourced from a recognised manufacturer. It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts/ harnesses of different types or manufacturers.
Safety harnesses or seat belts and must be fitted and worn in accordance with any manufacturer’s instructions or limitations, the requirements of the present Schedule and any such additional requirements as may be imposed by specific category, group and/or event supplementary regulations.
Each harness or belt must comply at least with one of the acceptable Standards as specified in Table 1 below.
2. APPLICATION
Safety harnesses and/or seat belts are required to be worn in all competition, save where otherwise specified for vehicles of the 5th Category. Safety Harnesses and/or seat belts must be fitted as specified in Table 2 below. Harnesses of a higher level than specified are permitted and encouraged.
Important note: Some safety harnesses and seat belts specified by CAMS may not comply with civil registration requirements. Where the vehicle is to be driven on open public roads, it is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle complies with all relevant State and Territory legislation.
3. MOUNTINGS
The safety harness or seat belt must be securely mounted on at least two points (Type D), three points (Types B and C) or 4 points (Type A).
On cars derived from series production vehicles such mountings shall be positioned to provide compliance with the prescriptions shown in Drawings I-1 and I -2. If the two shoulder straps join prior to a common mounting point then that junction shall be at least 150mm behind the wearer’s neck. In all cases of mounting the following must be observed:
(a) On series production cars, some or all of the original seat belt mounting points may be satisfactory. Where the original seat belts are affixed to the seat, such mounting points may be used only:
(i) where the original unmodified mounting points on the seat are retained; and
(ii) the vehicle is being used for non-FIA International events.
Where the original mounting points are not used, additional floor mounting points must be reinforced with a 3mm steel plate of at least 75mm x 50mm on the underside of the body.
(b) Full harness (Type A and B) rear mounting points must be to a substantial part of the vehicles
structure, reinforced as for floor mounts above, or to the roll cage.
(c) Under no circumstances may a safety harness mounting bolt be used to affix a roll cage to the body shell.
5. ACCIDENTS
Safety harnesses or seat belts of cars involved in any accident must be inspected by a scrutineer at the relevant meeting. If appropriate, the vehicle log book shall be endorsed with a requirement that the belts be replaced. The scrutineer at the car’s next meeting must satisfy himself that the replacement has been made. Top —>
| Type | Configuration | Acceptable Standards | Notes |
| A | 6 Strap Harness | FIA 8853/98 Note 1FIA 8853 – 1985 |
SFI 16.1 Note 21“Not valid after XXXX” shown on each strap.Harness not to be used after 31 December of the year stated (XXXX).
This 5 year life is imposed by the FIA.
2 Harness to be returned to original manufacturer for re-webbing within 2 years of the date of manufacture shown on SFI label.
This requirement imposed by SFI Foundation (inc).5 Strap HarnessB4 Strap HarnessFIA 8854/98 Note 1FIA 8854 – 1991
SFI 16.1 Note 2
AS 2596
ECE R16CLap Sash BeltAS 2596ECE R16
AS E35Seat belts as fitted to production cars as standard equipment and marked as complying with ADR 4/00 or 4/01 shall be deemed as complying with AS2596DLap BeltAS 2596ECE R16
AS E35
Table 2
| Event Type | Event Permit Level | Type | Notes |
| Speed and Drifting Events* | Club, Multi Club | C | |
| State and Above | C | Bodily unmodified closed cars | |
| B | All other vehicles | ||
| * Except 5th Category. For vehicles of the 5th Category whilst competing in events exclusively for the 5th Category, safety harnesses shall be of a type and configuration as specified in the specific group technical regulations. | |||
