Modification. Any change in the design, material, shape, dimensions and / or surface finish of a component, except for basic manufacturing processes, normal wear and published service or repair Procedures.
Monocoque Chassis. A structure of metal and / or composite materials welded, riveted or bonded into a structure in which the skin carries all or most of the stresses imposed on that structure.
Motor Racing Championship Control Panel. A consultative body appointed from time to time by the ASN to discuss proposed Race Championships and to inform but not to make decisions.
Nationality. The nationality of a Competitor or Driver for the purpose of these Regulations shall, after the grant of a Licence, be deemed to be that of the ASN that last issued a Licence.
National Event. An Event open only to Competitors and Drivers holding an appropriate National or higher licence issued by the ASN or the holder of a Licence of acceptable grade issued by another ASN under the provisions of the Code.
National Court. The body with ultimate authority under the provisions of the Code and the NCR for the administration of justice in the territory of the ASN. The National Court is funded by but is independent of the ASN. No employee of the ASN may sit on the panels of the National Court.
National Record. A Record made within the territory of the ASN regardless of the Nationality of the Competitor.
Navigational Scatter Event. A navigational Event where there is no Competition on the Public Highway and which falls within the provisions of automatic authorisation under the Motor Vehicles( Competition and Trials) Regulations( where applicable). Competitors should be required to visit a number of points at random and no merit should be attached to visiting more than 75 % of the points listed. The majority of the points should not be readily accessible without leaving the Vehicle and the Vehicle shall be an incidental means of transport between the various points.
Navigator. The second member of each Crew competing in Rallies, or other Events, held entirely on the Public Highway.
Noise. Sound as measured by an ASN approved measuring device carrying a current Certificate of Conformity to a traceable standard,
Novice Cross Plate. A sticker applied to a Competitor’ s Vehicle as required by the NCR and indicating that the Driver is of limited experience.
Number Plate. The plate that would normally carry the registration number of the Vehicle, were it to be run on public roads. Size and shape to be in accordance with DVLA requirements or the requirements of the territory in which the Vehicle is registered for highway use by the government of that territory.
Observed Sections. Those parts of a competitive Course that the Organisers state shall be observed for regulatory compliance by Competitors and for the purposes of scoring points or penalties in the relevant Competition.
Official. A person having a designated role in connection with a Permitted Event and who may be either a volunteer or undertaking a remunerated function and who is recognised by the ASN and / or has been appointed by the Organising Club for the purposes of a Permitted Event.
Official Documents. Compulsory documents issued by the Organisers of a Competition with the object of laying down the details conditions and Regulations of that Competition. Includes Championship Regulations, Event Regulations, Final Instructions, Bulletins and all communications to Competitors regarding the organisation of an Event or a Championship.
Off-Road Racing. A Race on a grass or unsealed surface.
Organiser( s). The entity authorised by the ASN by Organising Permit(‘ Permit’) or Permit Waiver to organise and hold a Competition and or Event and responsible for the acts and omissions of its appointed Event Officials.
Organising Club. A Club registered with and recognised by the ASN and responsible in all respects for the organisation of an Event.
Organising Permit. The documentary authority to organise and hold a Competition, granted solely by the ASN. Original Equipment. See Standard Part.
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