5. Marshals
5.1. The Clerk of the Course must ensure that responsible persons are appointed as Flag, Track and Paddock Marshals and that they are fully briefed as to their duties.
5.2. All Marshal posts as detailed on the Track Plan must be fully manned and equipped. Marshal posts must be properly protected and Flag Marshals must always remain within the confines of that protection while any Race is in progress.
6. Lap Scoring and Timing
6.1. Manual lap scoring must be carried out at all Events. Where transponder timing takes place a working stand-alone camera system under the direct control of the Chief Timekeeper for the purposes of lap scoring should be used.
6.2. Where there is no transponder timing the Chief Lap Scorer must be named in the Official Documents as a Judge of Fact in relation to Race finishing order.
6.3. Where timing takes place there must be a Chief Timekeeper who must hold an ASN Licence valid for the grade of Event as provided by Ch. 5 App. 18 Chart 1.
6.4. Where timing takes place to an accuracy of 0.001 seconds the Chief Timekeeper must be of Kart National grade.
6.5. If using a light beam timing must be to an accuracy of not less than 0.001 seconds and the equipment must be certified in accordance with Ch. 5.
6.6. Transponder timing at Short Circuit Kart Events must not be to an accuracy of less than 0.01 seconds.
6.7. Transponders must be from the ASN Approved list and used in conjunction with decoders certified in accordance with Ch. 5.
6.8. The fitment of the transponder must be in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions at a predetermined position on the Kart as detailed in the Official Documents.
7. Flag Marshals 7.1. Flag Marshals are responsible for signalling to Competitors and warning them of hazards. 7.2. Flag Marshals should not leave their posts to render assistance in the case of an incident.
8. Track Marshals 8.1. Track Marshals are responsible to the Clerk of the Course for ensuring:
a.
The Track surface, markings and protection systems are maintained in good order throughout an Events.
b. Where alternative routes on Tracks exist those not being used are properly indicated. c.
d. e.
The fire-fighting equipment is readily available and correctly located and that Track Marshals are familiar with its operation
The Track cleaning units are located at suitable points
Proper supervision of the removal from the Track of any Kart which may have stopped on or adjacent to the Track
f. All entrances to the Track are manned and that no unauthorised person comes within the Course.
8.2. If Enclosures are not surrounded by fencing Track Marshals must be stationed at intervals between all Enclosures and the Track.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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