CHAPTER 6 LICENSING
Appendix 3- Grades of Event and Licence Types and Grades
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1.1. Competitors need a Competition Licence for most forms of motor sport organised under a Permit issued by the ASN. The Application process is depicted by Annex A Chart 1 Select the status and type of Event from Annex A Chart 2 this shows the minimum acceptable Licence.
1.2. Competitors must normally have registered and have their Licence before competing in any Event but with the specific exception of Race, Race Venue Kart Races * and Stage Rallies **, Organisers are permitted to accept a properly completed RS Clubman, RS Interclub or Kart Application Form along with the appropriate fee in lieu of the Licence.
1.3. * Competitors who have just completed their ARKS test may also produce their correctly completed application and payment in lieu of the Licence( except for Race Venue Karting).
1.4. ** Navigators at Interclub or lower status Stage Rallies may apply for an RS Interclub Licence. This can however only be done once annually at Events of Interclub or lower status. No priority fee is payable and the fee for non-production of Licence is not applicable.
1.5. Licences issued by Motorsport Ireland will be deemed valid for all British Events providing the holder complies with all the requirements for the Event. Under a reciprocal agreement all ASN Licences are valid in Eire.
1.6. National Competition Licences issued by countries outside the UK will be deemed valid for British Events providing the following applies and Competitors obtain approval from their own ASN:
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The Event has been inscribed on the ASN National Calendar and that the holder complies with all the requirements for the Event.
OR b.
To ensure compatibility with UK ASN Licence requirements Clubs must require foreign Competitors to comply with the following:
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If the Event is of Super K-X, Interclub or Clubman status the Competitor must be a member of or join the Organising Club or one of the invited clubs. At an Interclub or National Race Event the Competitor must sign a declaration that they are competent to compete in the appropriate Race and must satisfy the Clerk of the Course prior to Practice that they are aware of the Signals. The Competitor should be subject to special observation during Practice and must achieve a lap time of at least 120 % of the Class best unless the Clerk of the Course is satisfied as to extenuating circumstances. At an Interclub Event if the Competitor has not previously finished six Races the Competitor must carry a novice cross on the rear of the Vehicle. iii. At any International Race Event the Competitor must hold a valid International Licence. iv.
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Short Circuit Kart Racing. Except in Bambino or Super K-X Events, the Competitor must carry‘ Novice’ number plates unless they can provide the Organisers with proof of having finished in at least six Kart Races. Normal observation during Practice. Race Venue Kart Races. A declaration must be signed that the Competitor has finished at least six Kart Races( Race Venue or Short Circuit). The Competitor must carry‘ Novice’ number plates unless proof can be provided to the Organisers of having finished at least four Race Venue Kart Races. Special observation during Practice. Interclub Rallies. The Driver must hold a road Licence valid within the UK. No other restrictions save for valid Road Traffic Act insurance where Public Highway sections are used within the Event. vii. National Rallies. As vi above, but the Competitor must sign a declaration that they have competed in at least four Rallies.
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