PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY CHIP TUNING SPORTS/SALOON CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
BARC North West Centre – Regulations for the 2008 Performance and Economy Chip Tuning Sports/Saloon Championship
1.SPORTING REGULATIONS - GENERAL
1.1Title and Jurisdiction
The Performance and Economy Chip Tuning Sports/Saloon Championship is organised and administered by the British Automobile Racing Club (North Western Centre) in accordance with the General Regulations of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA) and these Championship Regulations.
MSA Championship Permit No. CHR2008/087Race Status :National B
MSA Championship GradeC
1.2Officials
1.2.1Co-ordinator:John Leck
30 Glendyke Road
Liverpool
L18 6JRTelephone : (Home) 0151 475 9237 (after 6.00pm)
(Mobile) 07709 665344
e-mail:
1.2.2Licenced Eligibility Scrutineer :David Taylor
Mission House,
Broadhead
Edgeworth
Bolton
Lancs
BL7 0JQTelephone (Home) : 01204 852107
(Mobile) : 07870 584427
e-mail :
1.2.3Championship Stewards :Mr. D. Wells
Mr. T. Dooley
Mr. E. Jones
1.3Competitor Eligibility
1.3.1Entrants must be fully paid up valid membership card holding members of the B.A.R.C.(N.W.) and in possession of a valid 2008 MSA Entrants Licence.
1.3.2Drivers and Entrant/Drivers must be fully paid up valid membership card holding members of the B.A.R.C.(N.W.), be Registered for the Championship and be in possession of valid MSA Competition (Racing) National B Licences (or higher).
1.3.3All necessary documentation must be presented for checking at all rounds when signing-on.
1.4Registration
1.4.1All drivers must register for the Championship by returning the Registration Form to the Co-ordinator prior to the closing date for entries for the first round being entered. If the car details change during a season an updated form must be completed and sent in before the closing date for entries for the first meeting the revised car is entered. A separate form must be completed for each car entered and must be sent in by the closing date for entries for the first meeting it is entered. It is the drivers responsibility to provide additional details of the car above that required on the Registration Form if required by the Championship Co-ordinator.
1.4.2There is no Registration Fee.
1.4.3Registrations will be accepted from 1st January 2008 until the final closing date prior to the last round of the Championship. Only drivers who have registered on or before the fourth round of the Championship will be eligible for points. Drivers registered after this date will be eligible for trophies, and will count as a starter when determining the number of starters in a class. Drivers registering before this date will be permitted to register another car after this date and score points with this car (rule 1.6.4 applies for cars in different classes)
1.4.4Registration numbers will be permanent Competition numbers for the Championship. Drivers must display the class letter in an unobscured position adjacent to their competition numbers.
1.5Championship Rounds
The Performance and Economy Chip Tuning Sports/Saloon Championship will be contested over 12 rounds as follows :
Round Date Circuit Organising Club/Centre
1/229th March 2008OultonParkBARC(NW) – Double Header
319th April 2008RockinghamBARC(HQ)
426th May 2008OultonParkBARC(HQ)
521st June 2008OultonParkBARC(NW) - Dave Simpson Trophy
620th July 2008MalloryParkBARC(HQ)
7/82nd/3rd August 2008AngleseyBARC(NW) - Double Header
9/1030th/31st August 2008CroftBARC(HQ) - Double Header
11/1227th September 2008OultonParkBARC(NW) - Double Header
1.6Scoring
1.6.1Points will be awarded to competitors listed as classified finishers in the Final Results as follows :
At each round in each class : 6-4-3-2 plus 1 for each additional finisher, plus 1 for fastest lap.
Should the number of starters in a class be less than 4, then 1 point will be deducted for each starter less than 4.
The number of starters will include all registered drivers, both those eligible for points and those not.
If a driver not registered for points finishes in a points scoring position they shall be ignored in the allocation of points, other drivers will move up for allocation of points.
The final round of the Championship - will be for double points.
At all rounds, other than those at OultonPark, drivers who start the race will receive 3 points in addition to those earned at the finish of the race. These points will be known as “Away Round Starter Points”. These points will not be doubled if a joker is used at one of these rounds. In order to be classified as a starter a driver must take up his position on the grid after the green flag lap. If the race is red flagged and the initial start is deemed null nad void being on the first race grid will count as a start.
The overall Championship positions will only be determined from classes A - F and not from the pseudo classes described in 1.6.6 below.
1.6.2The totals from all qualifying rounds less 2 will determine final Championship points and positions.Plus all “Away Round Starter Points”.
1.6.3Ties shall be resolved using the formula in G11 in the 2008 MSA Yearbook.
1.6.4Drivers may score points in different classes but they may not add points scored in different classes together to determine their final Championship points and position.
1.6.5Each registered driver will be able to nominate one round to be that driver’s Joker round. At the nominated round the driver will score double points (including fastest lap if appropriate). “Away Round Starter Points” will not be subject to doubling. This nomination must be made to the Championship Co-ordinator or a Championship Committee member prior to the start of practice for the race (or races in the case of a double header meeting with one practice session) being nominated using the appropriate form. No change to the nominated round can be made even if the driver fails to start. A driver will however be able to nominate another round if the initially nominated round is cancelled. Drivers may not nominate the final round of the Championship as a joker round.
1.6.6In addition to classes A - F, if there are at least four similar cars (same manufacturer) registered in either the same class or more than one class by the sixth round then, at the discretion of the Championship Committee, a class (or classes) may be run for these cars. Once sufficient cars have registered to form one of these pseudo classes the drivers will be notified by the Championship Co-ordinator. Points will be scored from the first round after the class (or classes) has been formed. Point scoring will be as for standard classes with the exception that jokers will not count and all rounds will count. At the end of the season the class winners will receive £25 and a trophy with second in class also receiving a trophy.Drivers in these pseudo classes score points in their normal classes as normal
1.7Awards
1.7.1All awards will be provided by the B.A.R.C.(N.W.)
1.7.2At each round in each class : Trophies (plus garland or champagne) to 1st, Trophies to 2nd and 3rd.
1.7.3At the end of season: Overall : 1st - £150 plus trophy; 2nd - £75 plus trophy; 3rd - £50 plus trophy.
In each class : 1st £75 plus trophy; 2nd - £50 plus trophy; 3rd - £25 plus trophy.
All class winners will also receive one free ticket to the Annual B.A.R.C.(N.W.) Dinner
Dance in January 2009.
1.7.4Bonuses : NONE.
1.7.5Presentations :
Garlands or Champagne (organizing club can chose which) trophies are to be provided for presentation at the end of each race or at an end of meeting presentation ceremony.
1.7.6Entertainment Tax Liability :
In accordance with current government legislation, the B.A.R.C.(N.W.) is legally obliged to withhold tax at the basic rate on all payments to non-UK resident sportsmen/women.
That is, those persons who do not have a normal permanent residence in the UK. The UK does not include the Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Eire. This means that, as the organiser, the B.A.R.C.(N.W.) is required to deduct tax at the current rate applicable from any such payments that they make to non-UK residents.
Under certain circumstances, it may be possible for competitors to enter into an agreement with the Inland Revenue to limit the tax withheld. Any application for such an arrangement must be made in writing and not later than 30 days before payment is due.
For further information contact :- The Inland Revenue, Foreign Entertainers Unit, Centre for Non-Residents, St. John’s House, Merton Road, Merseyside L69 9BB, Tel. 0151 472 6488, Fax. 0151 472 6483.
1.7.7Title to all Trophies :
In the event of any Provisional Results or Championship Tables being revised after any provisional presentations and such revisions affect the distribution of any awards the Competitors concerned must return such awards to the B.A.R.C.(N.W.) in good condition within 7 days.
1.7.8A trophy will be presented to each driver qualifying (at the relevant meeting) to start in at least the maximum number of rounds less 3. All recipients of this trophy will also receive 1 free ticket to the Annual B.A.R.C.(N.W.) Dinner Dance in January 2009.
1.7.9Marshals will nominate a Driver of the Day at each B.A.R.C.(N.W.) organised round. At the end of the season the driver with the most nominations will become the‘Performance and Economy Chip TuningDriver of the Year' and receive a trophy.
1.7.10 All trophies will be presented at the Annual B.A.R.C.(N.W.) Dinner Dance in January 2009.
2.SPORTING REGULATIONS - JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
2.1Rounds: In accordance with Section C(d) of the 2008 MSA Yearbook and B.A.R.C.(N.W.).
2.2Championship: In accordance with Section C(d) of the 2008 MSA Yearbook and B.A.R.C.(N.W.).
3.SPORTING REGULATIONS - CHAMPIONSHIP RACE MEETINGS & RACE PROCEDURES
3.1Entries :
3.1.1Competitors are responsible for sending in correct and complete entries with the correct entry fees prior to the entry closing dates which will be 21 days before each round.
3.1.2Incorrect or incomplete entries (including Driver to be Nominated entries) are to be held in abeyance until they are complete and correct and the date of receipt for acceptance of entry purposes shall be the date on which the Secretary of the Meeting receives the missing or corrected information or fee.
3.1.3Any withdrawal of entry or Driver/Car changes made after acceptance of any entry must be notified to the Secretary of the Meeting in writing. If Driver/Vehicle changes are made after publication of Entry Lists with Final Instructions the Competitor concerned must apply for approval of acceptance by the Stewards of the Meeting BEFORE Signing-on.
3.1.4The Entry Fee for each round shall be as detailed in the supplimentary regulations. If a driver enters (and does not cancel and thus receive a refund) at least 8 rounds prior to the last double header event at OultonPark the driver’s entry fee for this double header meeting will be discounted by 50%.
3.1.5In the event of any round being oversubscribed the Organising Club may, in liaison with the Co-ordinator, split the entry into two races.
3.1.6 Reserves are to be nominated on the Final List of Entries published with Final Instructions or Amendment Sheet Bulletins. All Reserves will practice and replace withdrawn or retired entries in Reserve Number order irrespective of class. If reserves are given Grid Places prior to issue of the first Grid Sheets for any round the times set in practice shall determine their grid positions. If Reserves are given places after publication of the grid sheet and prior to the cars being collected in the Official "Assembly Area" they will be placed at the rear of the Grid and be started without time delay. Otherwise, they will be held in the Pit Lane and be released to start the race after the last car to start the GREEN FLAG LAP or last car to take the start has passed the startline or pit lane exit. whichever is the later. Such approval to start MUST be obtained from the Clerk of the Course.
3.2Briefings:
Organisers should notify Competitors of the times and locations for all briefings in the Final Instructions for the meeting. Competitors must attend all briefings.
3.3Practice :
The minimum period of practice to be provided is to be as specified in the MSA Regulations in respect of circuit lengths.
Should any Practice Session be disrupted the Clerk of the Course shall not be obliged to resume the session or re-run sessions to achieve the Championship criteria and the decision of the Clerk of the Course shall be final.
3.4Qualification :
Each driver should complete a minimum of 3 laps practice in the car to be raced and in the correct session in order to qualify for selection and order of precedence as set out in the MSA Regulation G15. The Clerk of the Course and/or Stewards of the Meeting shall have the right to exclude any driver whose practice times or driving are considered to be unsatisfactory - as per MSA Regulation G15
At race meetings running double header events (i.e. two rounds of the Championship at the same meeting irrespective of whether or not the meeting is over one or two days) where it is not practical to schedule a qualification session for the second round, the grid for the second of the two rounds will be formed based upon the second fastest time in the single qualification session.
3.5Races :
The standard should be for the race to be a timed race over 20 minutes plus 1 lap, any deviation from this to be discussed with Championship Co-ordinator. Should any race distance be reduced at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course or Stewards of the Meeting it shall count as a full points scoring round.
3.6Starts :
3.6.1All race start countdowns are to have a minimum elapsed period of 3 minutes from the time all cars are released to form up on the grid to the start of the Green Flag Lap(s) in the formation as specified on the Track Licence for each circuit.
3.6.2The minimum countdown procedure/audible warnings sequence shall be :-
Standing Starts :-
1 minute to start of Green Flag Lap – Start Engines/Clear Grid.
30 seconds – Visible and audible warning of Green Flag Lap.
3.6.3The use of tyre heating/heat retention devices, tyre treatments and compounds is prohibited.
3.6.4Any cars removed from the grid after the 1 minute stage or driven into the pits on the Green Flag Lap shall be held in the pitlane and may start the race after the last car to take the start from the grid has passed the startline or pitlane exit, whichever is the later.
3.6.5Any drivers unable to start the Green Flag Lap or start are required to indicate their situation as per MSA Regulation G53 and any drivers unable to maintain grid positions on the Green Flag Lap to the extent that ALL other cars are ahead of them, may complete the Green Flag Lap but MUST remain at the rear of the last row of the grid but ahead of any cars to be started with a time delay.
3.6.6Excessive weaving to warm-up tyres - using more than 50% of the track width and falling back in order to accelerate and practice starts, is prohibited.
3.6.7A five second board will be used to indicate that the grid is complete. The red lights will be switched on five seconds after the board is withdrawn.
In the event of any starting lights failure the Starter will revert to use of the National Flag.
3.7Race Stops :
3.7.1Should the need arise to stop any race or practice, RED LIGHTS will be switched on at the Startline and RED FLAGS will be displayed at the Startline and at all Marshals Signalling Points around the Circuit.
This is the signal for all drivers to cease circulating at racing speeds, to slow down to a safe and reasonable pace and to return to the starting grid area which will automatically become a Parc Ferme area.
Cars may not enter the Pits unless directed to do so. Work on cars already in the Pits must cease when a race is stopped.
3.7.2Case A - Less than two laps completed by the Race leader
The race will be null and void. The race will be restart from the original grid positions. Competitors unable to take the restart may be replaced by reserves who will start from the back of the grid in reserve order. Gaps on the grid should not ne closed up. The length of the restarted race will be determined by the Clerk of the Course.
3.7.3Case B - More than 2 laps completed by the Race leader but less than 50% (in the case of a timed race 50% shall be deemed as 50% of the specified race time and will exclude the “plus 1 lap”)
The Race will restart from a grid set out by the finishing order of part one (as per MSA Regulation G23). The result of the race will be the finishing order at the end of part 2. The length of the restarted race will be determined by the Clerk of the Course.
3.7.4If the leader has completed more than 50% (in the case of a timed race 50% shall be deemed as 50% of the specified race time) of the race distance it shall not be re-started and the results will be declared in accordance with MSA Regulation G23.
3.8Re-scrutiny :
All vehicles reported involved in contact incidents during races and practice must be re-presented to Scrutineers before continuing in races or practice.
3.9Pit and Pitlane Safety :
3.9.1 Pits :Entrants must ensure that MSA, Circuit Management and Organising Club Safety Regulations are complied with at all times.
3.9.2 Pitlane :The outer lane or lanes are to be kept unobscured to allow safe passage of cars at all times. The onus shall be on all drivers to take due care and drive at minimum speeds in pitlanes.
3.9.3 Refueling :May be carried out in accordance with the MSA G67, 68, 69, 70 Regulations, Circuit Management Regulations and SR's or Final Instructions issued for each Circuit/Meeting.