d. the method of allocating starting positions, and e. the maximum number of starters in each race.
7.4. Vehicles will be started from a Standing Start and the Finish line must be clearly indicated.
a.
b.
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.
Electronic beams or similar devices may be used in conjunction with starting lights to detect false starts. These will be monitored by a Judge of Fact.
7.5. 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. b.
c.
The Start Grid will be displayed on the Official Notice Board
Any appeal concerning starting positions must be lodged within 30 minutes of their notification. Where the exception given in b. 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 and will be aligned in the correct position by the start marshal.
7.6. It is not permitted to change tyres between leaving the paddock and the start of the race except in the case of Force Majeure( puncture or obvious damage) or with authority of the Clerk of the Course. No artificial tyre heating or heat retaining devices may be used during this period.
7.7. The spinning of wheels( tyre cleaning) before the start is only permitted in the designated area clearly defined on the Track licence and should be under supervision of the start Marshals. It cannot be performed when a Marshal or any other person is standing in front of or behind the Vehicle.
7.8. Any Driver in position on the grid but unable to take part in the start shall indicate that predicament by raising an arm vertically and / or opening the door. Marshals should warn other Drivers by means of a Yellow Signal.
7.9. A false start occurs when a Driver under Starter’ s orders is either:
a. b. in an incorrect position on the grid or forward from the prescribed position or c. moving at the time that the red lights are extinguished. 7.10. Judges of Fact may be appointed to adjudicate on:
8. Signals
a. False starts. b. Not following correct course, or touching a marker. c. Baulking or contact( Ch. 5B App. 6). d. Noise. e. Joker Lap( Art. 2)
8.1. Signals may be used as appropriate in accordance with Art. 7.3 and 7.4 below. 8.2. A Yellow Signal gives warning of an incident and prohibits overtaking until the incident is passed.
8.3. Officials’ Signals will be conveyed to Drivers and may be displayed either by flags and or by an appropriately coloured light panel to which the Competitor number may be attached.
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