1.15. Competition Format.
Session 1 – Warm Up – will be untimed. Session 2 – Practice – will be a timed session.
Session 3 – Qualifying – will be a timed session. The fastest Drivers will proceed into Session the Final. The number of Competitors proceeding to the Final will be confirmed in the Final Instructions.
Session 4 – The Final.
Driving Standards Observers
1.15.1 There will be: Warm Up, Practice, Qualifying and Final. These Sessions are always open Pit Lane and can vary from 15 minutes to 20 minutes per Session.
1.15.2 All Classes will participate in the Qualifying Sessions. The Vehicles to go forward into the Final will be confirmed in the Official Documents. The overall winner will be declared as that Driver who has posted the quickest lap time in the Final.
1.15.3 Organisers reserve the right to split / amalgamate Classes at their discretion in all sessions. 1.15.4 By display of their headlights Drivers indicate they are attempting their flying lap( hot lap). 1.15.5 Overtaking should only be carried out on the left.
1.16. In consultation with the Clerk of the Course, Driving Standards Observers may position themselves at any point and may operate and report on a random basis as considered appropriate.
2. Marshals
2.1. Marshals shall patrol between the course and all unfenced enclosures. Those stationed outside the pits, paddock or enclosures should be warned to remain behind protective barriers, in the event of an impending incident. Officials should be briefed on their duties and wear no clothing whose colour might be confused with Signal colours.
3. Restrictions on Organisers 3.1. No Competition or Practice may take place until:
a.
The Chief Medical Officer has reported to the Senior Clerk of the Course that the necessary Doctors / Paramedics, mobile ambulance vehicles and first aid personnel are present and have been briefed. If no ambulance or suitable substitute vehicle is available at the Event, the Competition or Practice must be suspended( Ch. 11).
b. The Stewards of the Event have seen the Fire Equipment Certificate referred to in Ch. 10 App. 4 Art. 3. c.
d.
e.
The Clerk of the Course has reported to the Stewards of the Event that the conditions of the Permit and Track Licence are fulfilled. Before making such a report the Clerk of the Course, or a Deputy appointed by them specifically for such purpose shall inspect the Course and its installations.
The Clerk of the Course is sure that breakdown vehicles are present in sufficient number to cope with any incidents which may be expected having regard to the type of Course and number of Competitors.
The Clerk of the Course is satisfied that the Licensed Rescue Vehicle( s) are positioned in accordance with the Track Licence.
4. Scrutineering 4.1. Must be read in conjunction with the provisions of Ch. 14 in its entirety. If after approval for an Event any
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