5. Upgrading
5.1. Subject to prior arrangement with the Chief Timekeeper of an Event new Timekeepers are encouraged to attend observe and assist at all types of Event with a view to eventual upgrading.
5.2. Specific upgrading requirements are available from the ASN.
6. Licence Grades Race
7. Kart
6.1. International Race: may take charge at all Race Events. 6.2. National Race: may take charge of all Race Events up to and including National status.
6.3. Timekeeper Race: under the direction of the Chief Timekeeper may carry out the duties required to time the Competitors at Race Events.
7.1. International Kart: may take charge at all Kart Race Events 7.2. National Kart: may take charge at all Kart Race Events up to and including National status. 7.3. Timekeeper Kart: may take charge at all Kart Race Events up to and including Interclub status.
8. Speed 8.1. International Speed: may take charge at all Speed Events and World Record attempts.
8.2. National Speed: may take charge at all Speed Events up to and including National and National Record attempts.
8.3. Timekeeper Speed: may take charge at Clubman Speed Events.
9. Rally 9.1. International Rally: may take charge at all Rallies up to and including International. 9.2. National Rally: may take charge at all Rallies up to and including National status. 9.3. Rally Timekeeper: may take charge at Single Venue Rallies up to and including Interclub status.
10. Assistant / Trainee
10.1. Assistants shall be competent in at least one recognised Timekeeping function. Trainees are in training to become Timekeepers.
11. Timekeeping Officials’ Expenses
11.1. The total cost of the provision of Timekeeping services is a matter for agreement between the Organising Club and the Chief Timekeeper or Official in charge of the Timekeeping team.
11.2. For guidance only, the Timekeeping 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.
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.
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