5.12. Vehicles must be in a clean and presentable condition throughout an Event. Personnel attending a competing Vehicle should be aware of the same considerations.
5.13. Competition Numbers must be covered or removed at all times whilst driving on the Public Highway.
6. Scrutineering 6.1. Vehicles must be presented for Scrutineering at the times specified in the Official Documents. 6.2. No Vehicle is permitted to take part in Practice or a Race without the approval of the Chief Scrutineer.
6.3. If after approval any Vehicle is dismantled or modified in a manner that may affect its safety or eligibility or it is involved in any incident which is likely to have a similar effect or any aerodynamic device is added or removed, it shall be represented for approval. The Entrant shall be responsible for seeking such fresh approval.
6.4. Any Vehicle involved in an incident which is unable to proceed shall not be touched by any person other than Officials without the specific approval of the Clerk of the Course. Furthermore, the Driver concerned may not drive again without the approval of the Chief Medical Officer of the Event.
6.5. Any Vehicle involved in an incident shall not be taken away from the Course without the prior authority of the Clerk of the Course.
6.6. The Race Director may require:
a.
The eligibility of an Entrant, Driver or Vehicle to be checked at any time or prescribed place before or during the Event or afterwards subject to the Entrant being notified not later than half an hour after the publication of a valid provisional Result.
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b. A Vehicle to be re-scrutineered at any time throughout the Event. c. A Vehicle to be dismantled to ensure it complies with the Regulations. d. An Entrant to supply such components and or samples as may be required. e. A Driver to be medically examined for reasons of safety. f. A Vehicle to Practice before its eligibility is verified.
7.1. Throughout Practice and Competition, upon exiting from and until returning to the Paddock when the Driver is seated in the Vehicle they must wear clothing, helmet and goggles complying with the Drag Racing Yearbook.
7.2. Protective Clothing in accordance with GSR10.10 of the Drag Racing Yearbook is mandatory.
7.3. An FIA approved FHR device fitted in accordance with FIA regulations is mandatory for all Classes where specified in the Drag Racing Yearbook.
7.4. All these items required by Arts. 7.1 – 7.4 above must be produced for inspection and approval at scrutineering. 7.5. Only the Driver may be in a Vehicle during the Competition or Practice.
8. Pits Paddock and Track Fuel 8.1. The handling and storage of Fuel must comply with the law and local fire regulations. 8.2. The Official Documents shall specify the safe refuelling requirements at Art. 16 below. 8.3. The fuelling and draining of Vehicles outside a designated fuelling area is forbidden. 8.4. The engine must be stopped during fuelling and the Driver must vacate the Vehicle. 8.5. The Vehicle must be clear of any Fuel handling or storage when starting the engine.
8.6. The Entrant must ensure that throughout fuelling a person will stand by the Vehicle with an adequate fire extinguisher.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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