10.5. The ASN may reduce the minimum requirements dependent upon the number of Events attended, qualifications, suitability, aptitude and geographical location.
10.6. If a Scrutineer does not undertake the duties associated with their grade or fails to maintain the required standard they may not necessarily be reappointed to the same grade the following year.
10.7. For Kart Scrutineers requiring signatures for Chief Scrutineer status signatures must be provided by the ASN Steward of the Event.
11. Upgrading and Maintenance
11.1. Candidates for Scrutineer grade will be appointed from Trainee Scrutineers. Candidates will be required to submit to the ASN with their application all completed training modules and a CV and letters of recommendation from Licensed Scrutineers including a Chief Scrutineer.
11.2. The outline requirements for further upgrading are shown in the Organisation Chart at the end of this Appendix; full details are available from the ASN.
11.3. At every stage of the upgrading process an important requirement will be the recommendations of at least two Scrutineers( one of whom must be a Chief Scrutineer) who will have been collecting data on attendances, performance, potential, commitment, preferences and suitability for the various categories.
12. Trainee Scrutineer to Scrutineer 12.1. Applications must be 18 or over and their application must include the following: 12.2. Attendance at an annual ASN Technical Training Event. 12.3. A letter of recommendation to upgrade from their mentor / trainer. 12.4. Successful completion of training modules one and two.
13. Scrutineer to National Scrutineer 13.1. Applications for upgrading must be made in writing directly to the ASN Technical Department.
13.2. Applicants must have acted as Scrutineer at a minimum of twenty Events and held a full Scrutineer licence for a minimum of 24 months.
13.3. The relevant training module booklet must be completed.
13.4. Applicants must be assessed in person at two Events by two different Assessor Scrutineers appointed by the ASN Technical Department.
14. Technical Officials’ Expenses
14.1. The total costs for the provision of Technical Officials at an Event are a matter for negotiation and prior agreement between the Organising Club and the Chief Scrutineer or Official in charge of the technical team. For guidance only the Technical Advisory Panel has recommended maximum daily expense and travel rates available from the ASN Technical Department.
14.2. For guidance only, the Technical Committee has recommended a maximum daily expense rate of £ 50 and 45 pence a mile for travel. Officials are reminded of their obligation to disclose fees earned from motor sports activities to the HMRC and to account for tax where necessary.
14.3. Advice on any potential tax liabilities should be available from their local tax office. The specific reimbursement of actual costs should not create a tax liability and individuals falling solely within this category and not receiving any fees need not report them on their annual tax return.
15. International Scrutineer / Environmental Inspector / Technical Commissioner / Assessor Scrutineer
15.1. These grades are by appointment of the ASN Appointments Panel only. Applications for these grades should be submitted in the first instance to the Technical Department at the ASN.
Motorsport UK 2025 National Competition Rules Version 11
Chapter 5 Part A Appendix 6- Technical Commissioners, Technical Officials including Scrutineers, Eligibility and Environmental Scrutineers
165