9. Series Production Cars Rights of Historic Road Rally Organisers
11.1.9.1. Along with the mandatory Historic Road Rally Classes requirements classes can beintroduced. Where Organisers wish, as per Ch. 13 App. 3 Art. 3. b to introduce classes based on capacity and / or age of Vehicle, it is recommended that they be the same as for Historic Stage Rallies.
11.2.9.2. Certain waivers may be available for Historic Road Rally Cars entered in Road Rallies and Rallies with Special Tests solely for Vehicles manufactured before 31st December 1946.
11.3. The ASN may also grant discretionary waivers for Historic Road Rally Cars complying with Art. 9.2 above in respect of Arts. 3.1 – 3.4 above Arts. 3.1. a, 3.1. b and 3.2. a above as appropriate for Road Rallies and Rallies with Special Tests held between 07.00 and 22.00hrs providing an Historic Grade Eligibility Scrutineer is appointed.
11.4.9.3. Application for waivers must be made to the ASN by the Organisers of the specific Event giving full details of the waivers sought. Any such waivers will be exclusive to an individual Motor Club and the nominated Event.
11.5. Any such waivers will be exclusive to an individual Motor Club and the nominated Event.
10. Permitted Modifications
10.1. Only period modifications used in road rallying on the particular make and model of Vehicle are permitted for Historic Road Rally Cars.
10.2. Modifications are only allowed if they were available:
a. before 1 January 1968 in the case of Historic Category 1 Road Rally Cars, b. before 1 January 1975 in the case of Historic Category 2 Road Rally Cars, c. before 31 December 1981 in the case of Historic Category 3 Road Rally Cars, d. before 31st December 1985 in the case of Historic Category 4( a) Road Rally Cars, e. or before 31st December 1990 in the case of Historic Category 4( b) Road Rally Cars.
11.6.10.3. Exceptionally the ASN may grant a written dispensation to use non-original parts from a different model or parts from a later period provided that the use of these parts does not confer an advantage in either performance or reliability and the Decision of the ASN is final and not susceptible to any form of Appeal. The ASN will consider written requests from Competitors who are unable to source vital components.
11. Recommended Classes Body
2.1.11.1. Bodywork must represent the manufacturer’ s original profile and may include any optional extras available directly from the manufacturer.
2.8.11.2. If equipped with a non-standard fuel tank it must be separated from the Driver / Passenger compartment by a protective bulkhead of non-flammable material preventing the passage of fluid or flame.
2.7.11.3. The ASN may also grant discretionary waivers for Historic Road Rally Cars complying with Art. 9.2 above in respect of Arts. 3.1 – 3.4 above Arts. 3.1. a, 3.1. b and 3.2. a above as appropriate for Road Rallies and Rallies with Special Tests held between 07.00 and 22.00hrs providing an Historic Grade Eligibility Scrutineer is appointed. The trim including the rear seat may be cut to allow the fitting of a safety cage.
2.6.11.4. Front seats may be improved or replaced. 2.9.11.5. Full harness seat belts may be fitted. 2.10.11.6. Guards may be fitted beneath the Vehicle to provide protection from damage. 11.7. In addition to Arts. 11.1. – 11.6. above, all Category 2 to 4( a) Vehicles must also comply with the following: 2.2. a. Bumpers must be fitted. 2.3. b. Paintwork must be one colour or manufacturer’ s original colour scheme unless the event is taking place
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