Rules and Regs

Scotia Challenges

last updated September 2010

As most know, we have always thought that the fewer the rules the less chance of breaking them, however, our sport has changed and we must embrace the Nanny State and introduce a few basic rules and regulations to protect you from yourselves. We have introduced a short set of rules which will be applied equally and rigorously by the Event Officials which sit alongside MSA regulations.

Last year we were very disappointed to see that no one needed to be put in the Sin Bin but with the introduction of a few extra rules the opportunity to see someone publicly humiliated is greater than ever

Rules

· Only Organiser's, competitor's & marshals' vehicles are allowed past Control – there are no exceptions - no family, support vehicles or any other “hangers-on” will be permitted – this is a private, closed event and we discourage spectators, please do not try to bend this rule as we do not want to offend anyone by asking them to leave. Access gates will remain locked throughout the duration of the event. If assistance is required for the repair of any breakages etc. special arrangements can be made for access to the site through officials based at Command/Control.

· All Press, Photographers, Marshals and 'Runners' must sign in at Control on entry and sign out on exit - failure to do so will result in exclusion.

· Strict 15 mph speed limit on all tracks and between sections if not on tracks.

· During all transit sections the Marshal’s vehicle will be between the team’s vehicles or within 30m if single vehicle entry unless marshalling is being done by Section.

· Both team vehicles will enter & leave every section together, in turn. No section will be started by a single vehicle if they have finished the previous section ahead of their team-mate. (Not single vehicle entry)

· At EVERY section entry & exit point please ensure that absolutely no wheel spinning or damage is done – If the entry or exit is steep the vehicles must be winched in or out without drive assist. We want to achieve a ”tread lightly” level never before reached so as nobody will even know we have ever been!

· We will be using specific coloured tape to denote areas where particular care MUST be taken (Black/yellow). Failure to take notice will result in penalties.

· There are at least 20 sections for you to attempt over the two days and only 2 reasons for refusing any one of them.
1. The section is busy and an unreasonable wait is anticipated – if this is the case you may return to this section once you have completed an entire circuit of all the sections in sequence.
2. In your opinion the section is too severe for either the vehicle or the entrants – if this is the case you cannot return to this section EVER.

· There is a compulsory 30 minute lunch halt where you must return to Command/Control within a specific time window, no exceptions will be made to this rule – this time window will be advised on the day.

· An additional event card will only be issued once all the sections have been completed without exception. If you manage to complete all the sections we have laid out we will be delighted to issue another event card and you can start the circuit again.

· If you return to Control having completed all the sections you are able without having completed the entire circuit your team will be deemed to have finished the event.

Regulations

Standard Class Events: Vehicles do not need to be road legal but MUST have axles of standard configuration and have only 1 steering axle. Portal axles, even if fitted as standard are not allowed and tyres, whilst being of any construction/design cannot have a diameter of greater than 38.5" or metric equivalent (as marked on the tyre). Where there is any doubt, the decision of the Head Scrutineer/Marshal is final.

Extreme/unlimited class events: as announced for each event

Helmets: Compulsory FOR ALL COMPETITORS

Helmet Standards: BS 6658 Type A (Type B is not acceptable) As per MSA "Blue Book" (page 163, 2007)

The BS6658-85 standard is the minimum standard to which helmets must conform in order to be considered as appropriate for motorsport. There is Type A and A/FR the latter being the BS equivalent for the FIA approval. We can also accept the following standards which meet and exceed BS 6658-85:

FIA 8860-2004
SNELL SA2005
SNELL SA2000
SFI FOUNDATION 31.1A, 31.2A

To BS blue sticker.

Note: Motorcycle helmets, horse riding helmets, cycling helmets or ANY other form of head protection is not acceptable unless it has one or more of the above stickers. The MSA standards requires fireproof linings which are not normally needed except in motorsport.

Helmet fit and security (excerpts from the "Blue Book" 2007)

Ensure it is the correct size by measuring the crown of your head

Helmets should be comfortable but fit snugly. Check there is no side to side movement.

Tighten straps securely. The chin strap must be under tension at all times. Chin cups are prohibited.

With the head leant forward, attempt to pull up the back of the helmet, to ensure the helmet cannot be removed in this way.

Ensure you can see over each shoulder.

Ensure nothing impedes your breathing in the helmet and never cover your nose and mouth.

Ensure that any visor can be opened with 1 gloved hand

Ensure the back of the helmet provide protection for your neck

Never wear a scarf or other loose clothing which could come loose and cause an accident

Do not buy mail order unless you can carry out the above checks; return a helmet unused if it does not fit.

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All applicable MSA regulations appropriate to this type of event must be adhered to and it is the competitor's responsibility to ensure that they and their vehicle complies.

Drivers and co-drivers are required to hold MSA Licences. Note: You must have this licence in advance of the competition as they cannot be issued at the event.

The Motor Sports Association has issued a clarification of Regulation P24.2.1 to confirm that drivers in Challenge Events must hold an MSA [non-race Clubman] competition licence.

Regulation P24.2.1 should therefore read:

“At events of National B status and above and all Competitive Safaris, Timed Trials, Team Recovery, Point to Point, Challenge Events and Junior Trials, Drivers must produce a Competition Licence [as detailed in Section H], and Passengers must produce a valid Club Membership Card.” [Release MSA10-011: 3 February 2010]
This communication is for general release and is authorised to hold regulatory value.