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FHR flows into 2020
As of 1 January 2020, the mandatory use of a Frontal Head Restraint (FHR) came into effect for Speed events. With the mandatory use only applied to certain vehicles, depending on their Motorsport Australia classification, the following chart can help members determine whether they are required to use a FHR safety device. For the regulations please refer to Motorsport Australia Manual; Schedule D - Apparel ONLINE. Click here to view and download the FHR in Speed Events Flow Chart The use of Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) has become mandatory in SPEED Events for vehicles that are determined as meeting certain criteria. The following chart will aid in determining which vehicles will require the use of FHR: NOTE: It is permitted to apply to Motorsport Australia for a Log Book to be re-classified for SPEED Events. Contact: logbooks@motorsport.org.au or call 1300 883 959 Frontal Head Restraints in Speed Events Flow Chart Is the vehicle classified as a 1 st Category Vehicle? as in it is a single seater racing or purpose-built vehicle? Is it a Superkart? Does the vehicle hold a Motorsport Australia Log Book? Does the Log Book contain a classification that can be applied for: • Race • Rally/Road • Off Road (Regardless if it is road registered or not) Is it a 5 th Category Historic J, K or L vehicle – or otherwise issued with an FHR exemption? FHR is NOT Mandatory FHR is Mandatory FHR is Mandatory FHR is NOT Mandatory FHR is NOT Mandatory Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No No 2 - Sports 2A SCC 2A SCO 2B 2C 2F 2I 2GT 2PCN Includes all 7 - Speed DRIFT OTHER RR RRM 3 - Touring 3A 3C HRC 3C NRC 3C PRC 3C RCO 3D 3E 3H 3J 3K 3TCR TA 4 - Off Road PRO PRL SUP SPT SLB SxS F5A PF2 EX2 PF4 EX4 XLB COR Other 6C SR START Motorsport Australia ABN: 55 069 045 665 275 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126 Phone: +61 3 9593 7777 Hotline: 1300 883 959 motorsport.org.au FHR FLOWS INTO 2020 38 MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA SPEED READ
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