Chapter 6 Scrutineering and Technical Conformity
1) Prior to leaving the in-grid / scales area after each session they will check all Seals, Identification Tag, Barcode and/or Marking’s for loss, damage or illegibility. 1. Any such loss, damage or illegibility must be reported to the Chief Scrutineer immediately. d) In the event of a Competitors Disqualification from a Meeting or part thereof due to noncompliance on the grounds of safety, they are not permitted to protest or appeal the decision. e) Inspections take the following forms: (i) Scrutineering (Safety Compliance and Administrative Checks) 1) Are to ensure a Kart and Driver compete on Track in a condition that provides for their and other competitors safety under all Competition situations. 2) Are to provide officials with administrative information in regard to all aspects of a Competitors entry in a Class. (ii) Technical Conformity Tests 1) Are to ensure all aspects of the Kart and Drivers performance is within the Rules of KA as they specifically relate to the particular Class entered. 2
Scrutineering a) May be carried out by either of the following authorised persons: (i) The Chief Scrutineer or their delegate; or (ii) The Competitor b) Prior to a Competition, their complete Kart, or a replacement component, being allowed to take part in the relevant Class Competition: (i) Scrutineering must be conducted by an authorised person.
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Technical Rules
General a) To ensure compliance with all Rules, KA will carry out inspections. b) KA reserves the right to: (i) Carry out these inspections at any time and on any item. (ii) Apply any Seal, Identification Tag, Barcode and/or Marking at any time on any item. (iii) Add to the inspection procedures contained within the Rules at any time. (iv) Alter the inspection procedures contained within the Rules at any time. c) By entering a KA sanctioned meeting the Competitor implicitly states: (i) They accept the governance of KA in regard to all Rules. (ii) They will comply with all Rules at all times throughout the Meeting. (iii) Their Kart and Apparel conforms to all applicable Rules. (iv) They make any item, and/or themselves available for inspection at any time. (v) They will comply with all Official instructions within the time allocated for compliance. (vi) The responsibility for safety with all items is theirs. (vii) They will not use compliance with a prior inspection as defence in relation to noncompliance in a current inspection. (viii) They will not tamper with and will maintain the integrity of all Seals, identification Tags, barcode and/or Markings at all times
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