b. This delayed start cannot be applied retrospectively. c. For the purpose of calculating times or speed the normal starting signal will be used. d.
e.
If more than one Driver is subject to this rule then starting positions shall be determined by the Clerk of the Course.
For races with a rolling start such Competitors will start from the pit lane after all the other Vehicles have started.
5.6. Within the provisions of Art. 3.4 – 4.3 and / or 5.4 of this Appendix the lowest Practice time will be considered the most meritorious and the Driver and Vehicle concerned given the pole position at the start with other Drivers and Vehicles arranged in order of the times recorded.
5.7. When identical times are recorded by more than one Driver in the official Practice session for that race the Driver first setting such a time will receive the better starting position.
5.8. In addition if the Track conditions have changed from dry to wet since Practice Drivers will be permitted one additional reconnaissance lap prior to the race. Drivers will be notified accordingly before they leave the assembly area or pit lane whichever is applicable.
5.9. Any Competitor who is on the Track at the time of showing the one-minute board or who is allowed to join the race with the permission of the Clerk of the Course is defined as coming under starter’ s orders and is therefore deemed to be a starter.
5.10. A non-starter is any Competitor who does not fulfil the criteria specified in Art. 5.9 above.
6. Starting: 6.1. There are two methods of starting. The Official Documents must state the method to be used:
6.2. Standing start: A standing start occurs when the Vehicles are stationary on their appropriate grid positions with engines running when the starting Signal is given. Timing shall commence when the starting Signal is given. The starting line is the line in relation to which the position of each Vehicle is fixed prior to the start.
6.3. Rolling start: A rolling start occurs when the Vehicles are moving at the moment the starting Signal is given. To achieve a rolling start the Competitors may be led by a Pace Car until the starting Signal is given. All rolling starts must be in a 2 x 2 or 1 x 1 grid formation. The start line is the line on the crossing of which the timing commences.
6.4. The Start Grid shall be notified at least 30 minutes before the start except when the finishing order in one Event affects the starting positions in a subsequent Event scheduled to start less than half an hour later. In such instance the starting positions shall be notified as soon as practicable.
a. The Start Grid will be displayed on the Official Notice Board. b.
c.
d.
e.
Any appeal concerning starting positions must be lodged within 30 minutes of their notification. Where the exception given in Art. 6.4 above. applies any appeal must be lodged not less than 10 minutes before the subsequent start.
Each Vehicle will be allocated its pre-determined position on a starting grid. It will be the responsibility of the Driver to place their Vehicle in the correct position unless instructed not to do so by an official specifically appointed to control the start.
It is not permitted to change tyres between leaving the assembly area and the start of the race except in the case of Force Majeure( puncture or obvious damage) or if the Clerk of the Course states that the Track is not completely dry. No artificial tyre heating or heat retaining devices may be used during this period.
The pit exit will be closed 30 seconds after the last able Vehicle of the assembled Vehicles leaves the entry point on to the Circuit and after this time any Vehicles and Drivers exiting the assembly area will be required to start from the pit lane after the last Vehicle has passed the pit lane exit at the start of the Race. Once the countdown has commenced any Vehicle still in the pit lane or assembly area must start at the back of the field at the commencement of the green flag lap or Race start whichever
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