Part G:
9.18. If an application is considered by the National Court to satisfy the above criteria then a Hearing into the issue will be arranged under a National Court Chair who shall be legally qualified. For the avoidance of doubt it should be noted that an application under this Part 2 shall not in any way determine the substance of the issue itself which shall be reserved to any Investigatory Hearing.
9.19. Any Decision to hold an Investigatory Hearing under this Part 2 should not be taken by any party as any indication as to the possible findings and outcome of that Hearing.
9.20. If an application is considered by the National Court to be frivolous or vexatious, the National Court may make an order for costs in favour of the ASN on an indemnity basis.
9.21. The National Court has discretion as to the procedure it adopts for the purposes of any Investigatory Hearing under this Part 2.
10. Arbitration
10.1. The National Court is empowered at its sole discretion to provide binding Arbitration between Competitors, Clubs and other ASN Recognised bodies, and one another on any matter directly connected with Motor Sport. This arbitration can be requested by those concerned or initiated by the ASN but may only proceed with the consent of all parties. Liability for the costs of the arbitration may be ordered by the Court which is also empowered to make such Order in respect of the terms of the Arbitration as they think fit. Any party requesting arbitration must pay a non-refundable fee as detailed in Ch. 1 App. 2.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 2
Chapter 2 Appendix 7- National Court Practice Direction 96