CHAPTER 14 SPRINT, HILL CLIMB AND HOT LAP CHALLENGE Appendix 3- Paddock and Track Regulations
1. General
1.1. The spinning of wheels( tyre warming) will only be permitted in a designated area and which should be clearly defined by the Organisers.
1.2. The heating of tyres by any method other than at Art. 1.1 above or the treatment of tyres by any chemical substance is prohibited. For the avoidance of doubt no manner of abnormally raising the temperature of the tyres / wheels above the natural ambient temperature is allowed. The use of heat guns to clean and prepare slick tyres between runs is permitted.
1.3. Single-use plastic tyre wrapping is prohibited.
1.4. Any Vehicle unable to complete the Course shall be stopped well clear of the Track and shall not be moved without prior permission from the Clerk of the Course.
1.5. No competing Vehicle shall be driven in the reverse direction of the Track except under the supervision of Officials.
1.6. Refuelling and work on the Vehicles other than by a Driver or Officials can only be carried out in the paddock unless the Clerk of the Course specifically authorises otherwise.
1.7. No more than two people at any time in addition to the Driver and Officials are allowed in attendance on each Vehicle in the identified starting area.
1.8. Except while on the Track no competing Vehicle shall be driven at a speed exceeding 10 mph without the specific permission of the Clerk of the Course.
1.9. In Hill Climbs If the Red Signal is displayed competing cars should come to a standstill as soon as practicable and await further instructions from the marshals.
1.10. In Sprints if the Red Signal is displayed competing cars should come to a standstill as soon as practicable and await further instructions from the marshals unless the Official Documents specify that the following alternative is applicable to the Event:
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If the Red Signal is displayed then the Driver must immediately cease driving at competitive speed and proceed slowly to the Pit / Paddock / Start Line as directed by Marshals and at all times be prepared to stop if the Track is blocked.
1.11. Vehicles must not be left unattended under any circumstances when the engine is running. In the event that a responsible person is not seated in the driving position they must be in close proximity and the Vehicle must be under their supervision at all times.
2. Starting and Practising 2.1. Vehicles will start as specified. 2.2. Sprints and Hill Climbs: Singly.
2.3. The starting order will be in classes as determined by the Organisers unless the Official Documents specify otherwise.
2.4. The number of Vehicles on a Track at any one time is that permitted by the Track Licence with the exception of Junior Sprint or Hill Climb Competitors who must be on the Track singly at any time.
2.5. In Hill Climbs or Sprints on sealed surfaces should a Driver make an unsatisfactory start then provided that neither of the rear wheel centres have crossed the Start Line a Re-Start may be permitted.
2.6. Drivers will be under Starter’ s Orders when instructed by an Official to proceed to the Start Line. If a Driver takes undue time to comply then the Clerk of the Course or a Deputy may specify that the Driver must come forward within two minutes or forfeit the run.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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