CHAPTER 10- CIRCUITS & VENUES
The following Appendices apply in this Chapter: App. 1 Regulations for Track Licences and Track Licence Applications. App. 2 Specific Regulations for Race and Speed and Temporary Drag Strip Events. App. 3 Specific Regulations for Marshals Posts. App. 4 Medical Facilities – Fire Precautions and Equipment – Emergency Rescue Vehicles at Race Circuits. App. 5 Specific Regulations for Scrutineering Areas. App. 6 Regulations for Endurance and Night and Bad Weather Racing. App. 7 Guidance Notes on Dealing with Oil.
This Chapter by its Appendices governs permanent and temporary Race Circuit Venues and other fixed or temporary Venues used for Race, Speed and Rallycross and where stated to Drag Race Venues.
For temporary Drag Race strips specific provisions for shut down distances depending on length of course and other safety requirements are provided at App. 1 and App. 2 of this Chapter.
This Chapter must be read together with Chapter 11 regarding Emergency and Medical Services.
All Venues must hold a Track Licence issued by the ASN and for International Events a Track Licence issued by the FIA but applied for through the ASN.
It is strongly recommended that land-owners or developers discuss their outline plans for any new racing circuit with ASN before any construction begins. This is to ensure compliance with ASN and governmental safety standards, and
race organising facilities which ASN may require under the NCR. 1.
1.1. In the interests of safety, animals should not be admitted to Race, Speed or Kart venues, but if present they must be secured inside a vehicle or building whenever Practice or Competition is taking place, working dogs excepted.
2. Welfare
2.1. At permanent motorsport Venues the Venue operator should ensure that adequate sanitation is provided and available for Officials, Competitors and spectators in accordance with local authority guidance.
2.2. At non-permanent Venues the requirements of Art. 2.1 are the responsibility of the Organising Club. 2.3. It is recommended that marshals and Officials follow the guidelines below:
a. b.
c. those in the proximity of gravel traps should wear protective glasses to protect from flying debris
motorsport can create unavoidable restricted levels of noise hence ear defenders or ear plugs which do not impede the ability to carry out tasks should be used.
in certain areas such as the pits hard hats should be used
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