The Roskirk F1000 Junior Stages 2012 Sunday 11th March 2012 Kick Energy Acceleration TV Formula 1000 Junior Championship |
WELCOME TO THE2012 Roskirk F1000 Junior StagesThe Roskirk F1000 Junior Stages will run in front of the Roskirk 2012 Stages and offers 12 stages on this ‘sealed surface' venue covering approximately 20 stage miles. This event usually runs with a full entry so please enter early as we can only run a combined total of 60 cars for both events. Our online entry system together with detail of entries received will be available on our website: http://www.bssmc.com On behalf of the organising team from Blackpool South Shore Motor Club we wish all competitors an enjoyable day's motorsport. Clerk of the Course |
Supplementary Regulations |
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Announcement |
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BSSMC Ltd will promote a National B Permit Multi Use Stage Rally on Sunday 11 th March 2012 at Three Sisters Circuit , MR 108/576007.55 |
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Jurisdiction |
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The Meeting will be ‘Held under the General Regulations of The Motor Sports Association Ltd (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA) and these Supplementary Regulations', in addition to any other written instruction that the Organising Club may issue for the Event |
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Authorisation |
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MSA Permit has been applied for. |
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Eligibility |
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The event is open to :- • Crews registered for the Kick Energy Acceleration TV Formula 1000 Junior Championship All competitors must produce a valid Junior Competition Licence and Club Membership Card and Championship Registration Card where applicable. |
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Championships |
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This event will be a round of the following championships:- Kick Energy Acceleration TV Formula 1000 Junior Championship |
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Event Format |
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The event will contain up to 12 stages with a mileage total of approximately 20 miles. These stages will be timed to an accuracy of less than one minute in accordance with R31.3. Cars will start at 30 second intervals. This event will consist of 100 % sealed surface stages. |
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Classes |
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The event will consist of one class as follows: - Class 1 Cars complying with the Kick Energy Acceleration TV Formula 1000 Junior Championship regulations All vehicles must comply with MSA technical regulations, particularly R46.1 – R48.10.10. As this event takes place wholly on private property, cars need not be taxed or insured, but must produce a valid MOT Certificate, V5 registration document and MSA logbook. It is not possible to scrutineer for logbooks at the start of the event. In order to reduce complaints about noise and preserve the use of the venue any vehicle which constantly backfires causing excessive noise will be excluded. If your vehicle is fitted with any form device which causes excessive backfiring (I.e. Anti –Lag systems, flat shift systems, or similar) it must be disabled at all times or re-set accordingly. Likewise if your vehicle develops a misfire or any other problem that causes excessive noise you may be prevented from continuing unless the fault is rectified. Sound Testing will be done in accordance with regulation R4.1 |
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Awards |
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1 st Overall Driver / Co-Driver An Award 2 nd Overall Driver / Co-Driver An Award 3 rd Overall Driver / Co-Driver An Award The awards will be presented following completion of the final results. Any competitor not at the presentation will not receive his/her award |
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Results |
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Provisional results will be posted as soon as possible after each stage. Any protest must be lodged in accordance with C(5.1-5.7. Competitors will be supplied with time cards and details of all special stages at signing on. |
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Identification |
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Competitors will be identified by regulation size numbers displayed on a contrasting well-defined background on each side of the car in accordance with J4. Numbers will be available to buy at signing on. |
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Entries |
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The entry list opens on publication of these regulations and closes on Monday 2th March 2012 or when full, whichever is the sooner. The entry fee for the Event is £155. Cheques will be banked on receipt and the entry fee can be paid all at once or with 2 cheques: 1 for £50 dated when sent and 1 for £105 post dated to 5th March 2012. It is the competitors' responsibility to ensure that their entry is received by the due date. Accepted entries will be listed on our website ( http://www.bssmc.com ) as they are received. All entries must be on the official entry form and accompanied by the appropriate fees. In the event of a cheque being returned by the bank as unpaid the entry will be void and the matter may be reported to the MSA. Entries may be made online using our website ( http://www.bssmc.com ). However, if your cheque for the entry fee has not been received within 3 working days of the online entry being made your entry will be cancelled. All cheques to be made payable to BSSMC Ltd. Entries will be refunded up to the closing date less £ 10 for administration, Written / Fax notification must be received prior to the closing date. After the closing date entries withdrawals will only receive a 50% refund. The maximum entry for the meeting will be 60 and the minimum is 40. These numbers are for the Roskirk Stages and Roskirk F1000 Junior Stages combined. Should any of the above minimum figures not be reached the organisers have the right to either cancel the meeting. If you need to telephone any officials, please do so before 21:00 hrs. |
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Officials |
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MSA Steward |
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Club Stewards |
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Chief Scrutineer |
Chris Mansley |
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Environmental Scrutineer |
Ian Johnson |
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Clerk of the Course |
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Assistant Clerk |
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Secretary of the Meeting |
Steven Taylor |
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Assistant Secretary of the Meeting |
Geoff Luxton |
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Stage Commander |
Stephen Graveson |
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Safety & Child Protection Officer |
Gary Houghton |
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Chief Marshal |
Kevin Rumsam |
Chief Timekepper |
Paul Stanton |
Assistant Timekeeper |
Steve Davies |
Entries Secretary |
Richard Banks |
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Timing and Controls |
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All digital clocks will be set to BBC time. The starting signal will be a manual directive. The event will be timed in accordance with Target Timing. (R31.2.1) Apart from Due Time at Arrival Control 1 (MTC 1), all other Due Times for subsequent Arrival Controls will be issued at the Passage Control (Time Card Collection) following each Stage Finish Control. It is a competitor's responsibility to ensure that his time card is completed correctly and handed in when instructed. Organiser's times and mileage's will be deemed correct and will not be subject to protests. Any adjustments caused by a timekeeper's error must be made at the control in question. Special stage timing will be by digital clocks operated by Marshal's under the control of a Chief Timekeeper; such timing will be to the last complete second. The organisers reserve the right to use other methods should any digital clock fail. |
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Penalties |
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Penalties will be as printed in the appropriate section of the MSA General regulations except as modified below R32.2 |
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Exceeding Maximum Lateness or Cumulative Maximum Lateness |
Exclusion |
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b) Not complying with a requirement of the road book. |
Stage Maximum |
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d) Not attempting or being ready to attempt a stage when instructed to do so. |
Stage Maximum |
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h) For each minute over target time in a service area. |
First 5 Minute - No penalty. (But will accrue towards maximum lateness) Over 5 minutes -Exclusion
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m) Excessive noise. Cars which in the opinion of the Clerk Of The Course with the assistance of The Environmental Scrutineer has excessive noise levels |
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r) Failure to follow the instruction of an official |
First Offence-Warning Thereafter -Exclusion |
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s) Further breaches of R32.3.b, c, d, e, k, & l. |
Stage maximum.
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t) Repeated misbehaviour of Service crew. |
Exclusion. |
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v) Misuse of SOS and / or OK boards |
Exclusion
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w) Unauthorised testing or practice. |
Exclusion |
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x) Causing an obstruction. |
Stage maximum.
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Reversing or going against rally traffic on a special stage |
Exclusion |
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Please note that R32.2(c) will be strictly enforced in particular at split junctions Additional penalties for which exclusion will be imposed: R25.6, R25.6.1 and R25.62 Please remember that as the competing crew you are responsible for the actions of anyone associated with your entry. |
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Maximum Permitted Lateness |
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Reference H200. Maximum time allowed will be 5 minutes. Reference H201 Maximum cumulative lateness will be 15 minutes |
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Servicing |
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Servicing will only be permitted in the designated service area. |
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Judges of Fact |
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The facts to be judged will be as listed in R24.7. All Marshals and Officials recorded on the Official Signing On sheets will be deemed to have been appointed as judges of fact . |
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Damage |
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Competitors must complete a damage declaration form in accordance with R40.1.3 Competitors who retire are reminded that failure to submit this form to the Secretary of the Meeting within 72 hours of the finish may be Fined up to £ 100 – R40.1.4 Competitors causing damage to the venue will be held liable for the excess in any resulting insurance claim. |
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Crew Members under 18 years of age |
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Under new MSA regulations; Parents, guardians or guarantors of drivers under 18 years of age are now required to sign on at the start of events to enable their child to participate. By signing on, those parents, guardians and guarantors confirm that they have acquainted themselves with and agree to be legally bound by the MSA's General Regulations and MSA Regulation D13.1.1(c) They also agree to accept the consequences and any associated penalties imposed for not adhering to the General Regulations. Any crew member under 18 years of age signing on without appropriate parent, guardian or guarantor present will not be allowed to start. |
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Notes |
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1 Any notice signed by the Clerk of the Course or Deputy Clerk of the Course displayed during the event will have the same authority as these SRs. 2 Final instructions, having the same authority as these SRs, will be posted out to the nominated person, otherwise they will be forwarded to the Co-Driver listed on the entry form. 3 Petrol is NOT available at the venue. 4 A maximum speed of 10mph will apply at all times within the confines of the venue, and on all private roads leading to the venue except for competing cars on a Special Stage. |
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The entry secretary to whom all entries must be sent to: - |
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Roskirk Stages (No calls after 9pm Please) |