8.7. Engine starting and Warm-ups: It is mandatory for a Driver or competent crew member to be seated in the normal driving position at any time the engine is running.
9. Medical and Rescue( see also Ch. 11)
9.1. Ambulance and Staff. The Organisers in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer will ensure that during practice sessions and competition the following are in attendance:
a.
b.
c.
Adequate first-aid staff( e. g. members of St. John Ambulance Association, British Red Cross Society or St. Andrew Ambulance Association).
Ambulances should be equipped with basic resuscitation equipment and if possible a Casualty Immobiliser for handling a patient over difficult terrain. These ambulances to be reserved for use in connection with casualties arising from the Competition.
It is important that the ambulance be so equipped that essential equipment does not have to be taken from any other Emergency Vehicle.
9.2. The minimum medical and rescue requirements( including Practice) are:
a. One Doctor( or one ASN-Registered Paramedic and one ambulance. b.
c.
The Rescue Unit and the Ambulance must be positioned to ensure unobstructed access to the Course as per the Track Licence.
There must be a second emergency vehicle equipped specifically for firefighting with the following minimum equipment:
i. 20lb( 9kg) dry powder fire extinguishers. ii. fire-resistant blankets 6ft x 6ft( 2m x 2m). 2 pairs fire-resistant / industrial gloves.
9.3. In an emergency the Chief Medical Officer may at their discretion designate as an ambulance any Vehicle they deem adequate for this purpose.
9.4. When public attendance is expected suitable arrangements must be made by the Organisers for dealing with the first-aid requirements of spectators not arising from the Event.
10. Starting 10.1. The Official Documents will specify:
a. The starting Signal. b. The method of timing. c. When timing commences. 10.2. Vehicles shall be started from a standing start with the engine running.
10.3. No Vehicle shall be started whilst there is an obstruction in its path either on the course or in the braking area after the finish.
10.4. The finish line will be clearly indicated. 10.5. The number of Vehicles on a Track at any one time is that permitted by the Track Licence.
10.6. The starting order will be in classes as determined by the Organisers unless the Official Documents specify otherwise.
10.7. Drivers will be under Starter’ s Orders when instructed by the Official Starter to‘ stage’ in accordance with‘ Staging’ procedure and requirements set out in the Drag Racing Yearbook.
10.8. After crossing the finishing line, competitors must slow down as appropriate and proceed as instructed.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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