7.10. Both the driver and observer must have arms and legs covered with suitable clothing( fire retardant overalls are strongly recommended).
7.11. Safety belts as fitted to the vehicle must be worn.
8. Lead Car
8.1. A Lead Car may be used to control the formation lap prior to a rolling start( App. 6 Art. 7.1. b). A Lead Car will not be used to neutralise a race.
8.2. The Lead car should be marked“ LEAD CAR” in black letters on a white background( in letters of a similar dimension to those used for race numbers) on both sides of the vehicle and in letters as large and as clear as is practicable on the rear of the vehicle in such a way that the purpose of the Lead Car is clear and unambiguous. Safety Cars may also act as Lead Cars.
8.3. The Lead Car must be equipped with a minimum of two yellow flashing lights situated on the roof of the vehicle.
8.4. The Lead Car must be driven as required by Ch. 5 PART A App. 5 Art. 1.3. r and crewed with an official acting as an observer who is capable of recognising all the competing cars and who is in permanent radio contact with Race Control.
8.5. Both the driver and the observer must have signed on as Officials of the Event.
8.6. Helmets must be worn, but they must not impede communications between the observer and the driver or race control,( full-face helmets may require intercoms).
8.7. It is recommended that Lead Cars have the decals removed when on the public highway and are driven in such a manner as not to bring the sport into disrepute.
9. Parade Car 9.1. A Parade Car may be used to control the formation lap prior to a standing start( 12.1( a)).
9.2. A Parade Car is deemed to be a vehicle used only to lead the competing cars on their green flag / formation lap, when the start is to be a conventional standing start from the grid, and which will not be used to neutralise a race. Lead Cars and Safety Cars may also act as Parade Cars.
9.3. The Parade Car must have at least one yellow flashing light situated on the roof of the vehicle.
9.4. The Parade Car must be driven as required by Ch. 5 PART A App. 5 Art. 1.3. r and crewed with an Official acting as an Observer who is capable of recognising all the competing cars and who is in permanent radio contact with Race Control. Both the driver and the observer must have signed on as Officials of the Event.
9.5. It is recommended that Parade Cars have the decals removed or covered when on the public highway and are driven in such a manner as not to bring the sport into disrepute.
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