b. Automobile. See Automobile above. c.
d.
Special Vehicle. Vehicle having at least four wheels not in line that is steered by at least two wheels and is propelled otherwise than through the wheels.
Ground Effect Vehicle. Vehicle that takes a bearing on the ground by the means of a pressurised air cushion, magnetised levitation or similar means.
Lap-Timing. For Karting applications, a trackside beacon emitting a continuous output of infra-red light is permitted for use in conjunction with a data logger or for stand-alone lap- timing purposes. The position of the trackside unit is either to be located outside of the safety barriers or to be approved by the Officials of the Event.
Licence. A certificate of registration issued either:
a. under the Code by an ASN to any person or body wishing to participate in Competitions held under the Code; the holder of such a licence is presumed to know and abide by the Code and these Regulations, or
b. by the ASN to any person participating in any other agreed activity under terms defined by the ASN. Licence Number. The number on a licence and which may correspond with the Holder’ s Licence Record.
Licence Upgrade Card. A record whether physical or digital of Event results or relevant information to support a licence upgrade. A request for an upgrading signature has to be made by a Competitor to the Organisers and if the results of the Event show that the Competitor’ s performance was satisfactory, their Upgrade Card will be signed by the Clerk of the Course or the ASN Steward of the Event where applicable. In the case of Kart Races only the ASN Steward of the Event is empowered to sign and only one signature per Event is permitted,( Kart Endurance, Kart Clubman or Bambino Kart signatures are not accepted to upgrade a Kart Race Licence). A maximum of two signatures may be obtained at a single Car Race Event or Race Venue Karting Event. In exceptional circumstances only documentary evidence such as printed official results sheets may be considered as proof of performance for upgrading.
Light Alloy. Any alloy containing more than 10 % aluminium, magnesium or titanium.
Local Record. A Record established on a permanent or temporary Track approved by the ASN whatever the nationality of the Competitor.
Locomotive Device. A self-contained and powered device capable of moving from place to place. Main Chassis Structure.
a. Single seater racing cars – the fully sprung structure of the Vehicle to which the suspension and / or spring loads are transmitted, extending longitudinally from the foremost front suspension mounting on the Chassis to the rearmost one at the rear. b.
Other Vehicles – the overall structure of the Vehicle around which are assembled the Mechanical Components and the Bodywork.
Marshals Pathway. The ASN accreditation and performance review process for the approval and grading of Marshals.
Mechanical Components. All those necessary for the propulsion, suspension, steering and braking as well as all accessories whether moving or not which are necessary for their normal working.
Methanol. See Chapter 8 App. 1
Mile and Kilometre. For all conversions of English to Metric measurements and vice versa, the mile shall be taken as 1.609344 kilometres, and the kilometre shall be taken at 0.62137 of a mile.
Ministry of Defence. His Majesty’ s Government Ministry of Defence.
Misconduct. the general use of language( written or verbal), gesture and / or sign that is offensive, insulting, coarse, rude or abusive and might reasonably be expected or be perceived to be coarse or rude or to cause offense, humiliation or to be inappropriate, assault or threat of assault.
Model Year. This defines new or re-engineered Vehicles that are built to a specification intended for sale and use from the start of the year indicated. Example: Vehicles built in the last months of a year for the next season would be defined as new season Vehicles and would have to conform to Regulations applicable to the new season.
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