Sitting on 16th February 2025 Case No . J2025 / 3 Mark Heywood KC ( Chair ), David Scott , Peter Roberts

Mr Jones and Mr Bamber appeared for Motorsport UK Mr Hayden appeared in person with his Mother Anita Hayden

Disciplinary Proceedings – Mr Lucas Hayden

1 . Lucas Hayden appears before the National Court to answer a disciplinary summons , pursuant to NCR Ch . 2 App . 12 , Art . 1.6 ., he having accrued 12 penalty points on his competition licence within 12 months . The details of these endorsements are set out below .

Event Date Breach Points

BRSCC AIRTEC Motorsport Fiesta ST240 Championship - Snetterton

BRSCC AIRTEC Motorsport Fiesta ST240 Championship - Silverstone National ( Race 3 )

BRSCC AIRTEC Motorsport Fiesta ST240 Championship - Silverstone National ( Race 12 )

BRSCC AIRTEC Motorsport Fiesta ST240 Championship - Silverstone International

18 May 2024 Q . 12.21.4 / Ch . 12 . App . 7 Art . 1.8

17 August 2024 Q . 12.21.4 / Ch . 12 . App . 7 Art . 1.8

17 August 2024 Q . 12.21.4 / Ch . 12 . App . 7 Art . 1.8

12 October 2024 Q . 12.21.4 / Ch . 12 . App . 7 Art . 1.8

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2 . We are concerned that on the face of them , these findings appear to show worsening driving standards .

3 . However , Mr Hayden has expressed insight into the seriousness of his position and a willingness to improve in future . We are satisfied that he has displayed genuine remorse .

4 . The Court orders the suspension of Mr Hayden ’ s competition licence , pursuant to NCR Ch . 2 App . 1 ( F ) and Ch . 2 App . 7.8 . That is to say , Mr Hayden is prohibited from taking part in any competition until 31 December 2025 .

5 . That prohibition will be of immediate effect until 30 June 2025 . From 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 , the prohibition will itself be suspended .

6 . If Mr Hayden is found to have breached any National Competition Rule during the period of suspension , the matter is to be returned to the National Court for it to determine whether the suspended penalty is to be imposed in full , in part , or dealt with by any other penalty the court should feel appropriate . 7 . Mr Hayden is directed to pay £ 250 towards costs .

Mark Heywood KC , Chair 10th February 2025

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