3.7. When a name appears on a driver’ s helmet or overalls this must be the name of the person wearing them and must be in accordance with Homologated standards and / or manufacturer recommendations.
3.8. The ASN may depict and publish images of impounded Personal Safety Equipment without identifying the Competitor by name for the purposes of Safety education and / or training. By applying for and holding an ASN Competition Licence and Entering and Signing On at an ASN Permitted Event the Competitor acknowledges and accepts these rights of the ASN as necessary for the drive to improve Safety standards in global Motor Sport.
3.9. It is recognised by the ASN and this by all Officials and Competitors that Personal Safety Equipment may be impounded by National and local authorities.
4. Overalls 4.1. Clean Flame-Resistant overalls must be worn to cover from ankle to wrist to neck.
4.2. Exceptionally Drivers of open bodywork Period Defined Vehicles( Non-Rally) A-D and pre-1941 three wheeled cars, may wear ACU or FIM approved leather overalls which must have a minimum thickness of 1.2mm at any part of the suit, or overalls approved by the FIA for Karting on Race Venues.
4.3. Acceptable standards:
a. For International use overalls must comply with current FIA regulations. b.
For FIA Standard Overalls the homologation label will be stitched into the fabric of the garment or on a sewn in label.
c. Racing: FIA 8856-2018 / FIA 8856-2000 d.
Special Stage Rallies / Sprints and Hill Climbs: FIA 8856-2018 / FIA 8856-2000 / FIA 1986 Standard e. Karting: As defined in Ch. 18. f. All Other Events( including overalls in accordance with Ch. 12): BS6249 part 1 Index A or B( but not part C). BSEN533 EN533:1995 Index 3 ISO 14116 FIA 8856-2018 FIA 8856-2000 FIA 1986 Standard.
4.4. Two-piece overalls should be avoided but if worn must overlap and provide flame-resistant coverage.
5. Crash Helmets General
5.1. Crash helmets bearing an ASN approval sticker must be worn at all times during training Practice and Competition.
5.2. The user must ensure that the helmet is to a standard currently specified and that it fits properly and is secured properly and that it is in a serviceable condition.
5.3. It is strongly recommended that a flame-resistant balaclava helmet bib or face mask also be worn
5.4. Total protection can never be given by any headgear and the most advanced and or expensive crash helmets may not entirely prevent head injury or death in a severe accident.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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