CHAPTER 1 GENERAL GOVERNANCE AND ESTABLISHMENT Appendix 1- Definitions and Nomenclature
The following descriptions define key words and phrases referred to in the texts of the National Competition Rules. They may be amended or added to at any time.
Adequate Strength. The component concerned is of strength to fulfil the function for which it was intended.
Adult at Risk. means any adult who is at risk of, or experiencing abuse and / or neglect, and who is unable to protect themselves from harm due to their care and support needs.
Advertisement. Any lettering, additional trademark or symbol appearing on a Vehicle, including any border or background that is distinguishable from the underlying surface on which it appears.
Aerodynamic Device. Any device or part of a Vehicle( excepting normal and conventional styled bodywork) that has a principal effect of creating aerodynamic downforce. Within this definition should be included forward facing gaps or openings in the bodywork but will not include spoilers in the form of raised surfaces continuous with the body surface and not wider than the body surface. It is not permitted to mount an aerodynamic device on unsprung parts of the Vehicle.
Appeal. A challenge lodged pursuant to Chapter 2 by an Entrant or Competitor within specified time limits and made against a decision, act or omission made by an Official of an Event. An Appeal Scale Fee is payable to the ASN in accordance with Chapter 1 App. 2. In the case of an Appeal being made against a decision, the Entrant or Competitor involved must have been either:
a. b.
The party involved in the incident giving rise to the decision, or The party who lodged the Protest which resulted in the decision, or c. The party against whom a Penalty has been imposed.
Appointments Panel. Depending on the context means either the Nominations and Appointments Committee of the ASN Board or a special Appointments Panel created by the ASN.
Approved Formulae. A set of Regulations, approved by the ASN, providing the parameters for a Vehicle to be used in a specific Competition or Series of Competitions.
ASN Approval Sticker. A sticker designated by the ASN as indicating approval of a Vehicle or any component thereof or in respect of an item of Safety Equipment or Competitor Personal Safety Equipment.
ASN Approved. Any person or item that has been approved in writing by the ASN as being in conformity with the NCR or any Guidance or Policy issued by or on behalf of the ASN.
ASN Safeguarding Officer. A person designated by the ASN to manage safeguarding at the ASN.
ASN Safeguarding Policy. The ASN Safeguarding Policy, Guidance and Procedures( as amended from time to time) or any other successor policy and procedure for the safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable People. The ASN Safeguarding Policy is binding on all those Persons involved in motor sport.
ASN Website. https:// www. motorsportuk. org /
Authorised Foreign Participation. According to the context either Permission for the holder of an ASN Licence to participate in an Event outside the ASN jurisdiction or for the holder of a foreign ASN Licence to participate in an Event within the ASN jurisdiction.
Autocross. A speed Event on a closed Circuit with a grass or unsealed surface.
Automobile / Car / Vehicle. Land Vehicle running on at least four non-aligned complete wheels, of which at least two are for steering and at least two for propulsion.
By agreement with the Auto-Cycle Union includes pre-1941 three-wheel Vehicles in all Events and such Vehicles of any age in Touring Assemblies.
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