MSA Rule Changes Autumn 2013 by Motorsport UK

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Decisions taken at the Motor Sports Council meeting of 11 June 2013 that affect regulations in the MSA Yearbook Consultation and ratification

will also be incorporated into the next available edition of the relevant MSA Yearbook(s).

The Motor Sports Council must consider all new regulations proposed by the Specialist Committees. The regulations are first published on the MSA website so that comments may be received before they are presented to the Motor Sports Council for approval, incorporating any modifications that result from the consultation process (which may have included review by another Specialist Committee or Advisory Panel). Approved rule changes will be published here and

Regulation changes are shown as red additions or struck through deletions. A dotted line (…) indicates that the regulation contains further wording that is unchanged and has been omitted for space reasons. The dates of implementation are stated immediately above the Regulations, while reasons for the changes are given below.

(B) Nomenclature and Definitions

(F) Emergency and Medical Services

Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

Explanation of format

Pump Fuel (a) Petrol: Motor Gasoline of the type on sale to the general public from UK roadside filling stations (see Appendix 1):

1.1. All emergency vehicles are licensed based on their suitability for the particular tasks required of them and the equipment carried being as detailed in the appropriate section of the tables on pages 99 to 101. All units should and equipment is at all times to be of appropriate specification and kept serviceable, clean, tidy and in a hygienic BS4040 (leaded) subject to possession of a valid permit for use, LRG (unleaded) in lieu condition. Where appropriate, test certificates and time expired consumables are to of a BS or EN standard (TBA), BS EN 228 (unleaded) and BS7800 (super-unleaded). be ‘in date’. Petrol is a product refined from crude oil that contains a large number of identifiable Reason: To emphasise that all equipment must be suitable for its intended job and compounds that can typically be 250 in number. These compounds can be identified must be kept in appropriate condition. and compared to the available petrol from major oil companies and suppliers. … Appendix 1: Tables

Pump Fuel – Motor Gasoline

BS4040 (Leaded) MON (max)

89.0

RON (max)

100.0

Lead (max) g/l

0.15

Lead (max) g/l

Oxygen % (max)

2.7% w/w

… Reason: Removing reference to BS 4040 (leaded) fuel which is no longer produced or used in significant quantities.

1.2. All Rescue, Stage Safety and Recovery Units are licensed yearly by the MSA. All MSA registered Units must be inspected by an appropriate MSA Rescue or Recovery Assessor on application for their first MSA registration and at least once in every three year period thereafter. Reason: Introduction of the requirement for MSA registered Units to be inspected for compliance with regulations. 2.3. The vehicle should be of a type that is safe and appropriate to drive on a the competition course while being used for the event whilst competition is in progress. 2.3.1. A suitably modified van suitable vehicle capable of carrying crew and equipment in safety at speeds of 70-80 mph is appropriate for sealed the surface courses of the competition course. 2.3.2. For non-sealed surface courses a lower speed requirement is permitted, but with the ability for the vehicle to maintain traction over such terrain is required.

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Reason: To ensure that Rescue Units are of appropriate vehicle type and to address a potential encouragement to drive at speeds inappropriately high for the course.

Rescue

Stage Safety Unit

Rally Recovery

Rescue, Stage Safety and Rally Recovery Units and Equipment

General Beacons (to be visible 360° with low mounted high-intensity units if appropriate at the rear) … Powered Tools ... 1 large spreader 750kg (may be combined with large shear)

a) A Competitor driver must perform satisfactorily at competitive speeds and must not receive any adverse reports regarding his driving b) In races up to 10 laps the Competitor driver must be classified as a finisher. In some cases, particularly where a race includes several classes of widely differing performances, a Competitor driver need not complete the full distance of the race c) In races over 10 laps the driver must complete at least 10 laps d) There must be at least 10 starters e) A high-speed trial will qualify as a race for the purposes of signing of Upgrade Cards f) Not more than two signatures (one per race) per Competitor driver may be given at any one car race meeting (H.13) g) If a Clerk of the Course refuses to sign a Upgrade Card, the a Competitor driver concerned may Appeal to the Stewards as provided for in Section C. h) For Endurance Races where a driver has satisfactorily completed at least one hour of driving time, they may receive two signatures. Reason: With the increasing number of races with more than one driver this clarifies the criteria is for the driver and, following consultation comments, recognises participation in Endurance Racing. (J) Competitors: Vehicles

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Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

Medical … Full selection of suction catheters including Yankauers

‘i-gel’ Supraglottic airways (in sizes 3, 4 & 5) (recommended for 2014, mandatory for 2015)

… 4 x 500ml Hartmann’s solution or equivalent

1 Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) (recommended for 2014, mandatory for 2015)

… Reason: Adding high-intensity rear lights for safety and removal of an out-dated reference. As well as the introduction of two inexpensive medical products on Rescue Units. (G) Officials Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

5.2.19. (3.1, H.13, Q.4.2). Sign competition licence Upgrade Cards (except in respect of Kart Races). As a guide, the following conditions will need to be met before a signature is given:

4.1. Numbers must be displayed in a durable manner and be black, of a minimum size of 23cm high with stroke width of a minimum of 3.8cm on a white oblong background measuring not less than 48cm x 33cm which must extend at least 5cm beyond the outline of the numbers. Alternatively, the numbers may be displayed on a white circular background provided that the background extends at least 5cm beyond the outline of the numbers. 4.1.1. If on a white vehicle the a background of the dimensions in (J)4.1. must be delineated at 48cm x 33cm by a continuous black line, except for cars of period A to E. Reason: To provide regulations for circular number backgrounds which are commonplace despite not being currently permitted. 4.1.8. With the exception of events restricted to cars of periods A to F (see The Terminology) rRace organisers must not may use three figured numbers unless previously agreed in writing by the MSA subject only to: (a) the specific approval of the Chief Timekeeper (b) that the white background respects the requirement of 4.1. above, which must extend at least 5cm beyond the outline of the numbers. Reason: Three-digit numbers are more commonly used and this proposal provides automatic authority subject to the provisions which are currently enforced via specific approval.

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(K) Competitor Safety Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

1.4.1. Specifications of the tubes used: … Minimum Dimensions (Ø in mm) a) Mandatory tubular members 45 x 2.5 (1.75” x 0.095”) or 50 x 2.0 (2.0” x 0.083”). 38 x 2.5 (1.5” x 0.095”) or 40 x 2.0 (1.6” x 0.083”). (For roll cages/bars approved prior to 1.1.95). b) Optional tubular members 38 x 2.5 (1.5” x 0.095”) or 40 x 2.0 (1.6” x 0.083”). Reason: To permit an Imperial equivalent for the minimum ROPS tube dimensions. As many tube suppliers still supply in imperial sizes. The dimensions are copied precisely from FIA Appendix J Article 253. (N) Autocross and Rallycross Date of implementation: 1 January 2014*

6.2.7. The bodyshell Bodywork must be of the vehicle manufacturers specifications and minimum thickness with the exception of airboxes, radiators rear wings/rear quarter panels and removable parts and panels, which may be of alternative materials. Seam welding, and localised gussets/reinforcement is permitted. Reason: It has always been common practice for Rallycross vehicles to have replacement panels. This therefore regulates that practice. *On the basis that no competitors would be disadvantaged by this regulation and this regulates common practice dispensation is requested for relaxation of the 12 month technical stability regulations.

one change of direction to defend a position, deliberate crowding of a car beyond the edge of the track or any other abnormal change of direction, are strictly prohibited. Any driver who appears guilty of any of the above offences may be reported to the Clerk of Course.

14.4.2 5 Drivers must use the track at all times and may not deliberately leave the track without a justifiable reason. For the avoidance of doubt: (a) The white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track. but the kerbs are not. ,and; (b) A driver will be judged to have left the track if any wheel no part of the car remains in contact with the track. either goes beyond the outer edge of any kerb or goes beyond the white line where there is no kerb. 14.4.3. Should a car leave the track for any reason and without prejudice of 14.4.4 below the driver may re-join. However this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any advantage. 14.4.4. (c) Repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Clerk of Course and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the exclusion of any driver concerned. 14.4.5. It is not permitted to drive any car unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner deemed to be potentially dangerous to other drivers at any time. 14.5.1. Should a car leave the track for any reason and without prejudice to 14.5 (c), the driver may re-join. However, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any advantage. A ‘Drive Through’ penalty may be imposed for any driver believed to have gained any advantage (12.6).

(Q) Circuit Racing

14.5. Breaches of 14.4.2. may be reported and/or determined only by: (a) a duly appointed Judge of Fact and/or (b) Senior officials through the use of suitable equipment under the control of the organisers. Reason: To clarify track limits and incorporating much of the FIA revised wording.

Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

(R) Rallying

14.4.1. Curves, as well as the approach and exit zones thereof, may be negotiated by the drivers in any way they wish, within the limits of the track. Overtaking may be done either on the right or on the left.

Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

18.2.5. For diesel and petrol engines under 1500cc actual capacity, forced induction is permitted providing that the complete original induction system is retained unmodified, other than the replacement of the air filter element. 14.4.1. Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be carried out either on the right or on the left. In response to each attempted overtaking manoeuvre no more than one change of direction to defend a position is permitted. Any driver moving back Reason: The eligibility of forced induction diesel engines is long overdue for road rallying. These proposals allow for the wide range of specifications whilst limiting tuning towards the racing line having earlier defended his position off-line should leave at modifications and noting that R18.2.5. applies to Road Rallies and R20.1.1. applies to least one cars width between his own car and the edge of the track on the approach to the corner. However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers, such as more than Endurance Road Rallies

18.5.5. Auxiliary lamps unless fitted as standard equipment using gas discharge or LED technology are not permitted and gas discharge or LED headlamp units may not be retro fitted. Reason: To update permitted lighting technology. Many new cars are factory fitted with LED lighting systems however it is noted that some aftermarket LED units outperform gas discharge technology units and so it is proposed that non OE LED lighting is not permitted. Historic Road Rally Cars 19.1. Historic Road Rally Cars are categorised in the following periods:

19.1.3. Historic Category 3 Road Rally Cars must have been registered between 1 January 1975 and 31 December 1981, comply with their FIA Group 1 or 3 homologation papers, and comply with 18.1 to 18.6 inclusive (see also 19.5). They can compete for their own awards only, and they will not be included in the overall or Class results. 19.1.5. Historic Category 4 Road Rally Cars must have been registered between 1 January 1982 and 31 December 1985, comply with their FIA Group A or N homologation papers, and comply with 18.1 to 18.6 inclusive (see also 19.5). 19.1.6. FIA Appendix K to the International Sporting Code: Historic Road Rally Cars fully compliant with the current FIA Appendix K. Cars must have been issued with a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP) or Historic Regularity Car Pass (HRCP), be in compliance with this document and the current FIA Appendix K at all times. 19.2. Cars in categories 1, 2, and 3 and 4 registered after the appropriate date may be Permitted, provided that documentary evidence is submitted to the MSA to show that the specific car (not model) was manufactured within the specified period. 19.2.2. All cars in Category 3 are required to have a valid Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Form (HRVIF). Those in Category 3 must have the relevant FIA Homologation Forms attached. Permitted Modifications 19.3.1. Modifications are only allowed if they were available before 1 January 1968 in the case of Historic Category 1 Road Rally Cars, before 1 January 1975 in the case of Historic Category 2 Road Rally Cars, and only homologated modifications before 31 December 1981 in the case of Historic Category 3 Road Rally Cars or 31st December 1985 in the case of Historic Category 4 Road Rally Cars.

Recommended Classes 19.5.1. The MSA may also grant discretionary waivers for Historic Category 2, 3 and 4 Road Rally Cars in respect of 18.2. Wheels, Tyres and Brakes 19.7.5. The fitting of tyres with an aspect ratio of less than 7065% is prohibited. 20.1.1. Standard production specification engines limited to 1400cc naturally

aspirated petrol, and 2000cc naturally aspirated diesel, and 1400cc forced induction diesel are permitted. Reason: The eligibility of forced induction diesel engines is long overdue for road rallying. These proposals allow for the wide range of specifications whilst limiting tuning modifications and noting that R18.2.5. applies to Road Rallies and R20.1.1. applies to Endurance Road Rallies.

48.10.11. Belt cutter(s) must be carried on board at all times. Both driver and codriver must be able to reach a belt cutter when seated with their harness fastened. Reason: To enhance competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunities to extricate themselves following an accident. Following consultation the wording has been revised to allow the possibility of only one cutter being required. 49.1. Historic Category 1 Rally Cars: Must have been first registered before 1 January 1968 49.1.2. Historic Category 2 Rally Cars: Must have been first registered between 1 January1968 and 31 December 1974 49.1.3. Historic Category 3 Rally Cars: Includes cars registered and homologated in Groups 1, 2, 3 or 4 between 1 January 1975 and 31 December 1981. Cars in Category 3 must comply with their Homologation forms and Appendix J of the 1981 FIA Yellow Book. 49.1.4. Historic Category 4 Rally Cars: Includes cars registered and homologated in Groups A, N and B between 1 January 1982 and 31 December 1985 excluding any cars that were regulated out by the FIA in period from rallies for safety reasons. Cars in Category 4 must comply with their Homologation forms and Appendix J of the 1985 FIA Yellow Book. Cars homologated in Group B with an effective engine capacity exceeding 1600cc must have been issued with a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP), be in compliance with this document and the current FIA Appendix K at all times.

49.4.2 FIA Appendix K to the International Sporting Code: Historic Rally Cars fully compliant with the current FIA Appendix K may compete for their own awards only. They will not be included in the overall results. Cars must have been issued with a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP), be in compliance with this document and the current FIA Appendix K at all times. Vehicles are exempt from 46.1.3. Historic Categories 1, 2,and 3 and 4 49.5. A validated Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Form (HRVIF) must be obtained from the MSA and presented at scrutineering. This will be the definitive document for the technical specification of the vehicle for which it has been issued. The HRVIF will remain valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issue or such time as the registered owner of the vehicle changes.

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Reason: To introduce a validity life for the HRVIF document to ensure the information contained within is as current as possible. To introduce an identification sticker for genuine historic vehicles complying with the MSA historic stage rally regulations. This will distinguish on events those vehicles which are genuine historic and those which are not.

1 January 1968 for Historic Category 1 Rally Cars.

49.5.1. Cars in any of the three categories registered after the appropriate date may be Permitted, providing that documentary evidence is submitted to the MSA with the identity form to show that the specific car (not model) was manufactured within the specified period. This evidence will include any technical documentation supplied by the manufacturer, documents relative to the vehicle, information available concerning chassis and engine numbers and any other details from reliable and authenticated sources as may be available. On receipt of satisfactory evidence the MSA will issue an Historic Rally Vehicle iIdentity fForm which must be presented at scrutineering with the registration document.

49.7.5. Historic Category 4 Rally Cars. 1.1.82 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31.12.85 Class E1 Up to 1300cc Class E2 1301cc to 1600cc Class E3 1601cc to 2000cc Class E4 Over 2001cc

49.5.2. Category 3 and Category 4 vehicles must also present their Homologation forms Reason: See reason that follows 49.8.5. 49.5.3. Upon issue of the validated HRVIF the applicant will be issued with two individually numbered Motor Sports Association Registered Historic Rally Vehicle stickers (appendix 1: Drawing Number 49.5). These stickers must be affixed to the car one per side located on the rear section of the front wing. An MSA licenced Eligibility Scrutineer may remove the MSA stickers if the vehicle is found not to comply with R49-49.11.4. Reason: To introduce a validity life for the HRVIF document to ensure the information contained within is as current as possible. To introduce an identification sticker for genuine historic vehicles complying with the MSA historic stage rally regulations. This will distinguish on events those vehicles which are genuine historic and those which are not. Permitted Modifications 49.6. Only period modifications used in rallying on the particular make and model of car are permitted for Historic Category 1, 2, and 3 and 4 Rally Cars.

49.6.2. Modifications are only allowed if they were available before:

1 January 1975 for Historic Category 2 Rally Cars. 1 January 1982 for Historic Category 3 Rally Cars. 1 January 1986 for Historic Category 4 Rally Cars

Engine 49.8.3. Forced induction is only permitted if by means of a mechanically driven super-charger, or by an exhaust driven turbocharger if fitted as original equipment by the vehicle manufacturer (48.2.1(a)). Such cars in Category 1, 2 and 3 will be classified as having an engine capacity increase of one third. Cars in Category 4 will be classified as having an engine capacity increase of 70% and must be fitted with a 34mm restrictor at a maximum of 50mm from the extremes of the compressor blades.

49.8.5. Cars in Category 4 equipped with rotary engines will be subject to an equivalency factor of 1.2. Reason: To introduce Category 4 as a new category in both Historic Road Rallying and Historic Stage Rallying. To introduce a category for FIA Appendix K compliant cars in Historic Road Rallying. To relax the requirement for Category 3 Road Rally vehicles to be issued with an HRVIF and present Homologation papers. These papers are not required in any other historic road rally category. To allow Historic rally vehicles in all categories to compete for overall awards. To relax the minimum tyre aspect to 65% for Historic Road Rally Cars. All of the above should increase participation in Historic Rallying, both road and stage, by removing certain administrative barriers and increasing the number of eligible cars. 49.9.6. Belt cutter(s) must be carried on board at all times. Both driver and codriver must be able to reach a belt cutter when seated with their harness fastened Reason: To enhance competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunities to extricate themselves following an accident. Following consultation the wording has been revised to allow the possibility of only one cutter being required.

Safety 49.9.7. Cars in Category 4 must comply with R48.10.1 4b. Reason: To introduce Category 4 as a new category in both Historic Road Rallying g ste a category for FIA Appendix K compliant cars and Historic StageSRallying. A re To iintroduce re d in Historic RoadMRallying. To relax the requirement for Category 3 Road Rally vehicles to be issued with an HRVIF and present Homologation papers. These papers are not required in any other historic road rally category. To allow Historic rally vehicles in all categories to compete for overall awards. To relax the minimum tyre12345 aspect to 65% for Historic Road Rally Cars. All of the above O should increase participationHin Historic Rallying, both road and stage, R I administrative barriers by removing certain C R A L LY V E and increasing the number of eligible cars. ST

Appendix 1: Drawing 49.5.3. 4d.

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(U) Karting Date of implementation: 1 January 2014

7.4.6. With the exception of Kart Tyro Events where the Kart Tyro guidelines apply, Iin all races where the grid position is determined by 7.4.1, 7.4.3 or 7.4.5, novice Drivers must occupy the rearmost grid positions. Where timed qualifying is used it shall have the same status as a race. Reason: Kart Tyro guidelines detail the requirements for determining grid positions. 7.8. When the starter is satisfied that the karts are approaching the start line in correct formation, the starting signal will be given by extinguishing the red light a Red/Green light signal, or by raising the National flag. If a further lap is required the red lights will remain on or the flag will not be raised. Reason: Confirmation of procedure. In addition guidance notes will be available for Clerks to instruct their starter in order to achieve a higher degree of consistency. 18.8.9. Non-gearbox karts must use a 219 pitch chain only. Reason: To regulate the use to 219 pitch only, which is the case in non-gearbox class regulations already. The availability of finer-pitch chains would lead to increased cost in the form of replacement sprockets etc.

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