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DIRT OVAL REGULATIONS

For Motorsport in South Africa

Updates or changes to these rules will only be made in the interest of safety,fairness and competition. Such updates will be published in the form of

addendums, and will be sent to each club as the need arises.

The contents of this handbook take effect from:1July 2016

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DO4SADIRT OVAL 4 SOUTH AFRICA

These regulations have been prepared for and on behalf of the dirt oval racing clubs, promoters, officials andcompetitors that are affiliated to DO4SA.The content hereof is accordingly the property of thoseindividuals. These regulations may not be used by other bodies unless DO4SA is credited as the source.

No one is allowed in the protest area, (under roof) except the car owner, driver, two mechanics,technical inspector, one track official and the club chairman /promoter.

All newly built vehicles have to first undergo the inspection by the technical consultant in your regionbefore they would be permitted to enter their first event

DO4SA reserves the right to delete, change, or amend rules in the interest of competition and especially safety.

APPLICATION OF THESE RULES / NOTES ABOUT THIS RULE BOOK

The Standing Supplementary Regulations are referred to as “OT”.

APPLICATION OF THE GENERAL COMPETITION RULES OF MSA (GCR’s)Oval racing is in the first instance administered by the rules and regulations contained in this rule book. However therules must be read in conjunction with the relevant GCR’s. As an aid to

Importantly, please refer to GCR 225, which states: Where there is a contradiction between the GCR’s and the SSR’s(in this case oval rule book), the latter take precedence except where the category regulations provide otherwise. Thisdoes not apply to international events, which are run under the relevant International Sporting Code.

These regulations will govern the technical aspects of dirt oval racing until further notice.

You have the right to protest. Protests need to specify what is alleged to be illegal onthe vehicle before scrutineering ends on race day. Once racing commences, you can only protest the car infront of you.Race officials will have the car examined by the technical team. Should you be correct, theother competitor will be excluded and your money will be returned, but if you wrong the other competitorwill get the money to re-assemble his race car. Protest fee is a minimum of R2000-00 for a National Event and R1000-00 for all other events. A table detailing the specific costs for protests is attached hereto.

competitors certain relevant GCR’s arereprinted in this book. This list is not exhaustive and the mere fact that it is not printed in these regulations does notmean that it does not apply.

This means that in the first instance you apply the oval rule book. If the oval rule book does not deal with a particularissue you refer to the GCR.

INTERPRETATION OF REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following GCR is the basis to interpreting all the regulations that apply to motor sport.

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GCR 226 states: In interpreting motorsport regulations and specifications “what is not specifically permitted isdisallowed (not allowed)” is the normal concept in keeping with the French regulations on which all motor sportingregulations are based.

This means that you may only do something if the rules say you may. Competitors and officials alike shall adopt thefollowing principle when reading and applying the rules: They should only be concerned with the normal plain everyday meaning of the wording of the regulations and shall pay no attention to any claim as to what the regulations wereintended to mean.

STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

1.3.3.Any competitor will be allowed to complete a racing season he started when he was underthe maximum age.

1.3.MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AGES FOR COMPETITORS1.3.1.The various classes stipulate a minimum and (in some cases) a maximum age for

competitors – please refer.1.3.2.Please note that a competitor may be permitted into a class if he will be of age for the

majority of the first season. On the assumption that the race season starts on 1 July, acompetitor who attains the minimum age by January of the following calendar year will bepermitted, but a competitor who only attains the age in April will not be allowed.

1.3.4.Should an aspirant competitor be younger than the age criteria set for a class believe thathe/she has obtained sufficient experience in another formula to be able to race, a detailedracing CV will have to be submitted with the application. The application will be referred toDO4SA for consideration. DO4SA reserves the right to grant permission to specific competitors to compete irrespective of their age should they find the competitor to be competant enough to compete.

1.4.MOVEMENT OF COMPETITORS BETWEEN CLUBS / ASSOCIATIONS1.4.1.The object of this rule is to provide for an orderly movement of competitors in respect of

championship level until he has successfully competed in at least 3 club races. Such rookieshall be obliged to mark his car so that officials and fellow competitors can be easily awareof his rookie status.

1.2.LICENCES1.2.1.Licences are issued on application and shall be accompanied by all the necessary documentation, including, but not limited to, the DO4SA Code of Conduct.. Please refer to part V of the MSA GCR hand book.1.2.2.Aspirant competitors who have no previous race experience will be issued with a restricted club licence and will not be allowed to participate at regional or national / national

(60%) of the events organised by the venue where he is registered within the relevant season which is deemed to be a period of 12 months from any given date . Where such organisation presents in excess of twenty events per year, the competitor shall compete in at least 12events annually in order to be regarded as an active competitor. A competitor shall not beincluded, as a competitor, in the records of more than one organisation. For the purposes of this definition“participate” shall require the competitor concerned to have completed at least one heat ateach event in which he participated.

OT1 COMPETITORS1.1.ACTIVE COMPETITORS1.1.1.“Active competitor” shall mean a competitor who has participated in at least sixty percent

how and where they register and race.

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1.4.4.A competitor shall not be entitled to change club/associations until the conclusion ofdisciplinary action described above. The competitor shall remain subject to the constitutionof the club/association concerned for that period. A competitor will only become entitled torelease from his club/association once any period of suspension imposed on him has beenserved. Conversely the competitor will be entitled to his immediate release should thedisciplinary body above rule in his favour. The provisions of GCR 218 shall apply.

1.4.5.Where a dispute arises between a competitor and his club/association, concerning theresignation of such member, such dispute shall be resolved in terms of the grievanceprocedures of the club/association concerned. If such steps do not resolve the dispute theregional DO4SA committee concerned shall act, as arbitrators in the matter, and their rulingshall be final.

1.4.8.Should a competitor feel he is being pressured in any way to stay away from meetings by hisclub, he has the right to report this matter directly to DO4SA, who mayat their discretion elect whether or not to investigate the matter.

1.4.6.Should any competitor or club/association fail to comply with this sub-rule they shall beliable to the imposition of a fine and/or suspension and a fine respectively. This regulationcannot and does not interfere with any agreements made between organisers and drivers,whether these agreements are in writing or not. Disputes regarding such agreements mustbe resolved using the legal processes available.

1.4.3.The releasing club shall not be entitled to withhold the release of a competitor,except in circumstances where they intend taking disciplinary action against the competitor.In such cases that club/association shall institute such action within seven days of the competitor’s written resignation, failing which they shall be barredfrom taking action and shall be deemed to have released the competitor concerned.

1.4.7.Clubs, organisers, and promoters may not under any circumstances restrict acompetitor from taking part in other DO4SA events, unless there is a prior home-base commitment. The hosting organisers may only accept entries from guest competitors if they have satisfiedthemselves that the competitor concerned does not have a prior racing commitment to hishome base or is in possession of written permission to participate in the event concerned.All competitors are obliged to inform their home club/association, in accordance with thatorganisation’s prescribed communications channels, of their intention to take part in anyevents not inscribed on the home base calendar. This sub-rule shall not apply to regional and national championship status events.

1.4.2.Each competitor shall select the venue closest to his permanent residence which offers the specific formula in which he competes as a home base. Once a competitor hasselected his home base he may not leave that home base and join another club unless he/she has resigned from the former in terms of their constitution. The office bearers of the prospective club shall ensure that the competitor concerned is in possessionof a letter releasing him from his previous DO4SA home base commitment.Should a Club decline a membership application, the competitor shall be afforded the opportunity to join another club. The club which denies membership may only do so on the grounds that the competitor has a history of negative / bad behaviour at events or on social media, etc.

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OT2 MSA OVAL COMMISSION STRUCTURE2.1.DEFINITIONS2.1.1.PROMOTER. A Promoter shall be defined as a body or person who is affiliated to MSA.2.1.2.VENUE. A venue shall be an Oval racing facility designated by the MSA Oval Commission

each of the classes offered as a norm at that venue. The purpose of these representatives areto act as independent links to the competitor base and they may from time to time bemandated to convey or seek information from the competitors.

2.3.4.Terms of office – per MSA Articles of Association.

OT3 PROCEEDINGS AT MEETINGS3.1.In keeping with the overriding regulations of MSA the President shall not have adeliberative vote but shall have a casting vote, to be used if the deadlock provisions below donot resolve the deadlock.3.2.Voting shall, unless agreed otherwise, be by closed ballot and a simple majority shallcarry motions.3.3.Parties may agree by open discussion on a strategy to break a deadlock. If the deadlockpersists the matter shall stand over.

OT4 INVESTIGATION INTO EVENTS4.1.The COMMISSION shall form an on-going working group to:4.1.1.Oversee the upholding of the even-handed consistent enforcement of the regulations by

organisers and officials; and4.1.2.Investigate (or cause to be investigated) issues of safety.

4.2.The working group shall in conjunction with and subject to the rights of MSA be entitledto call for Enquiries to be held.

and licensed by MSA/DO4SA.

2.3.2.Although not part of the commission proper every venue shall elect class representatives for

2.2.REGIONAL STRUCTURE – None specified. Regions should make their ownarrangements to meet and address matters like calendars.

2.3.NATIONAL STRUCTURE:2.3.1.The Commission Comprises:2.3.1.1.The President – to be appointed by MSA from a nominations by the Commission;2.3.1.2.The Oval Co-Ordinator;2.3.1.3.A representative from each venue; and2.3.1.4.A representative registered stakeholder body, presently limited to DO4SA.

2.3.3.Any body that does not operate an affiliated venue shall have the right to attend meetings ofthe commission and be provided with all the documents related to theaffairs of the sport but shall have no vote on matters other than it’s specific area of interest.

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OT5 DATE ALLOCATION 5.1.Dates shall be allocated in the following order:

5.1.1.MSA controlled National Championship events;5.1.2.Thereafter regional championship shall take precedence, unless incorporated

into the national series;5.2.Regions shall on an annual basis arrange a meeting of all registered venues to determinethe calendar. DO4SA will appoint a chairman for the meeting.5.3.It is recorded that MSA will not issue permits for more than one event ON A singledate within a region unless the relevant regional committee indicate that the clash of dates are agreed to by all parties. Where venues agree to have clashes of dates, the exactplans for the level of meeting is to be recorded and committed to writing at a meeting ofthe regional oval sub-committee. In principle clashes shall only be permitted in respectof club events that would have similar status in the eyes of the spectator. Where venueshave agreed to clash in respect of a date and one of them upgrades the event a permitwill not be issued unless DO4SA has approved the upgrade, after affordingboth parties an opportunity to state their case in a matter deemed expedient at the time.5.4.DO4SA will determine the venues and dates for the NationalChampionship events. Dates for any foreign tours will be set by the Commission inconsultation, where necessary.

OT6 LICENSING AND GRADING OF TRACKS6.1.Tracks shall be graded on an annual basis.6.2.The inspection shall be scored in terms of the score sheet approved by DO4SA from time totime.6.3.The venue shall pay the inspection fee as per App. “R” to DO4SA before the inspectiontakes place. The reasonable costs of the track inspector in respect of travel andaccommodation are for the account of the venue.6.4.The Track Inspector / Inspection Committee may issue a provisional grading and mayrequire additional works to be undertaken before the issue of a grading and / or licensing ofthe track by DO4SA.6.5.Venues shall be graded according to their suitability to host Club/Regional or National / International events.6.6.A track licence is only valid for so long as there are no material alterations to the track orits immediate surroundings. The licensee accepts, as a term of the licence that may be issued,that it will forthwith advise DO4SA if there are any alterations to the track or its immediatesurroundings during the period of the licence.6.7.DO4SA reserves the right to inspect the track at anytime during the currency of a licence. If,as a result of such inspection DO4SA is of the opinion that the track is unsafe or unsuitable forracing in any respect then, notwithstanding any previous inspections or representations to orby DO4SA as to the suitability of the track, DO4SA will have the right (but not obligation) toretract this licence. Such retraction may take place with immediate effect in the event ofcircumstances of urgency. In such circumstances the licensee will be allowed to makerepresentations for the reversal of such retraction. Otherwise such retraction will only takeplace after notification to the licensee granting the licensee a period of 14 days in which toremedy any defect in the track or to submit representations to DO4SA as to why the licenceshould not be revoked.6.8.Neither DO4SA nor the appointed track inspector does, by the issue of a licence or a grading, acknowledge or undertake any liability whatsoever for, or any approval of, the

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safety precautions or other precautions taken in regard to competitions, the circuit, races,vehicles or anything connected therewith. They shall not be liable to the promoters ororganisers, or to any other person whatsoever, for any loss, injuries or damages whatsoeverwhich any person or party may suffer arising from, in connection with or in relation to eventsheld at the licenced track.

OT7 TRACK STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.7.1.Please refer to track standard document that is available from MSA Johannesburg onrequest. It is also published on the MSA Oval Commission website.

OT8 GRADING OF OFFICIALS8.1.Clerks of the course, observers, stewards, technical consultants, scrutineers, lap scorers,starters and marshals shall all be licensed and be graded as follows:

8.1.1.NATIONAL GRADE –which shall allow the official to take charge of the particularfunction at ANY event;

8.1.2.CLUB GRADE – which shall allow the official to take charge of the particular function atevents with CLUB status; and

8.1.3.NOVICE GRADE – which pre-supposes that the official has a working knowledge of therules and the position concerned shall allow the official to officiate under the tutorship ofan official at club events. The object of this grade is to allow a person to buy insurance andparticipate in the administration of the sport legally while undergoing training.

8.3.4.All officials will be subject to ongoing review at regional sub-Commission level as follows:8.3.4.1.Every regional Commission shall discuss the performance of all officials for all events

held since the previous meeting of the regional Commission;8.3.4.2.Where circumstances point to officials that are not up to standard the relevant organiser,

8.3.5.Any Court of Enquiry that in it’s findings comes to the conclusion that an official is not upto the standard that it, the Court expects, must rule on the downgrading or suspension ofthe relevant official.

8.3.6.Officials who hold a grading for numerous positions must demonstrate an on-going use ofthe grading in order to retain the grading.

believe the aspirant Clerk of the Course has the experience or temperament to handle National Championship events.

8.2.All officials must be graded.8.3.The grading, upgrading and downgrading of officials shall be handled as follows:8.3.1.Generally GCR 158 applies:8.3.2.Practical experience and results will determine up or downgrading;8.3.3.Notwithstanding examination results a grading may be withheld if the Commission do not

steward, regional Commission or national Commission shall report the matter to the DO4SASecretariat. A copy of the report shall also be sent to the official concerned. When theDO4SA Secretariat is in receipt of such a report it shall forward a copy of the report to the COMMISSION who shall investigate the circumstances of thereport and may request a formal Enquiry into the ability of the official to hold his currentgrading.

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OT9 POWERS, DUTIES AND PLACEMENT OFOFFICIALSThis rule is to be read in conjunction with Part VII of the MSA Handbook – which has for yourconvenience been printed as an annexure to this set of regulations.

It is important to note that every person that officiates at events must be licenced, gradedand registered with MSA. This requirement relates to insurance issues as well as tojurisdiction issues as a person who is not a recognised officialwould have no power to make decisions.

9.1.No official may compete in any event where he is an official without specific writtenpermission from MSA. It follows that he can not officiate in a class in which he competes.This dispensation can only be allowed at club events.9.2.All officials shall, bearing the nature of the sport in mind, exercise extreme care in thefulfilment of their duties and no official may expose himself to any hazard that is notessential to the performance of his duties. The positioning of the officials below areconsidered ideal and shall apply to all National Championship events

9.5.The Race controllers ( collective term for Clerks of the Course and Stewards) shall: -9.5.1.Make all decisions with the least amount of delay and communicate same to the

competitors and officials in the appropriate fashion;9.5.2.Officiate from an elevated positions where they are best able to view the racetrack. One

clerk should be posted on the start line so that all flags, instructions, penalties, reprimandsand warnings that need to be conveyed to the competitors and officials can be channelledthrough him. The clerk of the course posted on the start line may also act as the starter,provided he is not solely in charge of the particular race.

9.5.3.Be in constant radio (or other) contact with at least the 3 circuit marshals described in OT9.11 below (who shall act as observers), the chief marshal, the commentator, the pit gatemarshal, the chief lap scorer, the starter and the start line clerk.

9.5.4.Make themselves available to competitors for the purposes of the application of OT42 bothduring the event and specifically after the event.

9.5.5.Carry out the duties of the Clerk of the Course and Stewards (see GCR 151-157) apart fromeach other, bearing in mind that:

9.5.5.1.Competitors are entitled to fair, unbiased hearings at all levels; and9.5.5.2.Clerks of the Course may, once they have exhausted their powers, refer matters like

dangerous driving to the Stewards for the purpose of an increased penalty. please seeGCR 156 (viii) in this regard as well as the overriding provisions of OT 41.

9.5.6.Hear the protests of competitors and make all decisions that would ordinarily be theresponsibility of the stewards with care to avoid that input from those having conduct ofthe races do not taint the objectivity of those who would need to hear such protest. TheClerk of the Course who had control of a the race shall not be privy to the deliberationsconcerning a protest. He shall obviously give evidence and reasons for a decision he mayor may not have taken.

9.5.7.Consist of a body of at least 5 people made up as follows:9.5.7.1.A single Clerk of the Course;9.5.7.2.Two assistants; and

9.3.All officials shall sign the sign on sheet before commencing their duties.9.4.The following officials (except the timekeeper on non-timed events) are all considerednecessary for the presentation of an event and are required for all National championshipevents.

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9.5.7.3.Two stewards.

9.5.8.Ideally be assisted by a reserve Clerk of the Course, who would be able to assume

the duties of the Clerk of the Course should it become necessary for the said Clerk toaddress a problem or incident. Promoters must realise that the benefits of havingsufficient experienced personnel to ensure the smooth running of events far outweighsthe increased cost of a reserve person. At club level use of an experienced marshal wouldbe acceptable, provided the Clerk of the Course has given the said

marshal clear instructions regarding the resolution.

9.5.9.Have the following grading for Club level:

9.5.9.1.The Clerk of the Course – minimum of club grading;

9.5.9.2.Two assistants – minimum novice grade clerk of the course; and

9.5.9.3.Two stewards – one at the same level as the Clerk of the Course and the other at

the same level as the assistants.

9.5.10.Have the following grading for events with status of higher than Club level:

9.5.10.1.The Clerk of the Course – minimum National grading;

9.5.10.2.Two assistants – minimum club clerk of the course grading; and

9.5.10.3.Two stewards – one at the same level as the Clerk of the Course and the other at

the same level as the assistants.

9.5.11.Have the following specific duties:

9.5.11.1.The appointed clerk of the course shall:

9.5.11.1.1.Assume full executive responsibility for the specific race;

9.5.11.1.2.Exclude, reprimand or fine competitors when called upon to do so in these

regulations; Shall supervise the starter in respect of the starting procedure

and the number of laps run;

9.5.11.1.3.Ensure that all signals are conveyed to competitors in a clear manner; and

9.5.11.1.4.Be responsible for the administrative and reporting duties that are allocated to

Clerks of the Course by these rules and GCR 151 to 154 and GCR 156 and157 of the MSA handbook to the extent that those duties and powers are

not in conflict with other stipulations of these rules;

9.5.11.1.5.Address the queries from competitors in terms of the query procedure detailed

below.

9.5.11.1.6.Ensure that the entire infrastructure required to present an event is in place

before the commencement of the practice session or racing at such event;

9.5.11.1.7.Ensure that the race regulations detailed elsewhere in these rules with

consistency and even-handedness; and

9.5.11.1.8.Note the input of his assistants and the input from the competitors in making

decisions or taking action.

9.5.12.The assistants to the Clerk of the Course who has / had control of the race shall:

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9.5.12.1.1.Have primary duties of invoking caution flag, full caution / safety flag or race

stoppage (red flag) procedures regarding an incident in his sector of the trackand reporting factual accounts of general racing incidents to the Clerk

of the Course who has control of the race; and

9.5.12.1.2.carry out the duties of marshals once there has been a stoppage or incident.

9.5.12.2.The Stewards shall carry out the duties as per GCR 151-157 as well as further

duties allocated to Stewards in terms of these OT’s.

9.6.The Starter shall: -9.6.1.Ensure that the races are correctly started and finished as set out in the regulations;9.6.2.Ensure that the means of starting, whether they be lights or flags, are in good working

order;9.6.3.Receive the competitors from the marshal concerned and apply the start procedure;9.6.4.Only act in accordance with instructions given to him by the Clerk of the Course;9.6.5.Ensure that the correct number of laps are run; and9.6.6.In conjunction with the Clerk of the Course ensure that the correct signals are given.

9.7.The Scrutineer(s) shall: -9.7.1.Not be involved with any competitor or vehicle taking part in the event at which he is

the vehicle and was serious enough to prevent the competitor in question from completingthe race or practice;

9.7.4.Re-examine any vehicle as and when instructed to do so by the Clerk of the Course,stewards or Technical Consultants;

9.7.5.Examine vehicles for compliance with the construction and class regulations, applicablespecific regulations that may apply to the event, championship series or other series ofevents;

9.7.6.Specifically ensure that brakes are tested and found to be operational;9.7.7.Examine vehicles for compliance with the sponsorship advertising requirements stipulated

in the SR’s of the event;9.7.8.Ensure that the time at which the vehicle passed scrutiny is noted in the competitor’s

scrutiny book;9.7.9.Ensure that the competitor has completed documentation;9.7.10.Notify the competitor of any fault that be have been detected;9.7.11.Afford the competitor an opportunity of remedying such shortcoming by no later than 30

minutes after the end of documentation or scrutiny;9.7.12.Reflect all faults in the competitor's scrutiny book and submit a report, listing all the faults

located, to the Clerk of the Course, before the commencement of the racing;9.7.13.Affix a scrutineering sticker to each vehicle that has passed scrutineering;9.7.14.Have the authority to reject any competitor’s vehicle, that does not comply with the

regulations;9.7.15.Be responsible for the Parc Ferme and other designated areas used during pre-race and

post-race examination of cars; and9.7.16.Not convey any information obtained at scrutineering to any person other than competitor

concerned, the Clerk of the Course or the Technical Consultants.9.7.17.Ensure that all tyres are marked, if required, and checked during the event.

officiating, failing which he shall not scrutineer any vehicle from that class;9.7.2.Carry out the duties stipulated in GCR’s 166, 252, 253 and 254 of the MSA handbook;9.7.3.Re-examine any vehicle that was involved in an incident that caused structural damage to

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9.7.18.Satisfy himself, by taking into account details of their design and construction, thatvehicles are: -

the vehicle as well as the performance of the vehicle in any official practice period or racein formulating his opinion about compliance with the regulations;

9.7.20.Require a competitor to seat himself in the vehicle to determine the suitability of safetyfeatures such as the roll cage and the safety belts;

9.7.21.Ensure that vehicles meet the requirements in respect of the size and eligibility of thenumbering;

9.7.22.Check the competitor’s ability to evacuate his race car;9.7.23.Specifically check the condition and fittings of all fuel hoses – both feed and return lines;

and9.7.24.Specifically check the competitor’s compliance with the regulations in respect of safety

clothing by having the competitor clothe himself with the gear presented.

9.8.The Timekeeper shall: -9.8.1.Be seated in such manner that it is possible to accurately measure the time taken by the

competitor to complete a lap; and9.8.2.Carry out the duties set out in GCR 163.

9.9.The Lap scorer shall: -9.9.1.Record the competitors’ positions at the end of each lap of each race of the event;9.9.2.Record the results of each race;9.9.3.Be positioned in line with the start/finish line, with a clear view of the line;9.9.4.Complete result sheets for distribution to competitors throughout the event or as set out in

the SR’s for the event;9.9.5.Bring into account any deduction of points, exclusion(s) or re-instatement(s) ordered by a

competent official; and9.9.6.Prepare the result sheets to be posted at the end of the event.

9.10.The Chief Marshal shall: -9.10.1.Have overall responsibility for the marshals at each event;9.10.2.Ensure that the track surface, markings and protective works are maintained in good order

throughout the meeting;9.10.3.Ensure that the fire fighting equipment is readily available and correctly sited and that his

assistants and the paddock marshal are familiar with its operation;9.10.4.Ensure that there are sufficient brooms, spades and cement available on tar tracks;9.10.5.Supervise the removal of any vehicle which may have stopped on the circuit from the

track;9.10.6.Ensure that all entrances to the track proper are manned and that no unauthorised person

enters this area;

9.7.18.1.Suitable for racing in respect of the safety requirements stipulated in these rules;9.7.18.2.Apparently eligible for the class of racing entered; and9.7.18.3.Present no hazard to the competitor, another competitor, or other vehicles.9.7.19.Have regard to the content of the competitor’s scrutineering book, a static examination of

It is compulsory for Oval Scrutineers to inspect all oval competitors’ driving apparel at scrutinyat every event – irrespective of the status of the event. Competitors failing to comply with MSA’ssafety requirements regarding protective clothing may under no circumstances whatsoever beallowed to practice or start an event.

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9.10.7.Ensure that at a sufficient amount of marshals (wearing distinctive vests or uniforms) arepresent throughout racing; and

9.10.8.Take charge of the recovery vehicle operations.

9.11.The Marshals are divided into three distinct groups being: -9.11.1.Circuit marshals who are primarily involved in communication between the competitors

9.11.2.Arena marshals who are responsible for the rendering of assistance to competitors,removal of vehicles, cleaning of the track and it’s verges and will be deployed from thecentre of the arena. They shall also assist the scrutineers with the control of Parc Fermeafter the completion of the racing.

9.11.3.Gate, paddock and line up marshals who are responsible for controlling the line up, entryand exit of competitors to and from the pits.

9.11.4.The chief marshal shall be positioned on the infield.9.11.5.The circuit marshals shall be posted as follows:9.11.5.1.One marshal on each of the two corners with the clear understanding that this marshal

shall relocate himself when the direction of racing is changed. It is desirable that thismarshal is placed behind the safety wall/debris fence. Should these marshals be placed onthe infield they shall be stationed within a suitably constructed tyre barrier at theapproach to each of the four corners. As stated it is expected that the marshal will relocateupon a change in the direction of the racing; and

9.11.5.2.Another on the back straight directly opposite the start/finish line.9.11.6.The circuit marshals shall:9.11.6.1.Carry out the duties set out in GCR 170 of the MSA handbook;9.11.6.2.Pay close attention to the racing on the track;9.11.6.3.Show the appropriate warning signs to the competitors in respect of dangers in the sector

of the track under his control;9.11.6.4.Be on the lookout for races that have been stopped or placed under safety flag conditions

(full course yellows) and convey that information to the competitors;9.11.6.5.Immediately ascertain if a competitor is injured in an incident in his vicinity, in which

case he shall show the appropriate signal; and9.11.6.6.Report factual accounts of incidents, accidents, offences or breaches of regulations to the

Clerk of the Course.9.11.7.The arena marshals shall be positioned as follows:9.11.7.1.Two marshals (response marshals), one of whom may be the driver, on a response

vehicle that should be parked on the infield in a ready to go situation. The responsevehicle should at the very least be equipped with revolving amber lights although it ispreferable that they have the ability to switch on a red revolving light as well. Where thelayout of a circuit permits ambulances and other response vehicles to park on the infieldwithout posing a danger to the said vehicles, the rescue staff or competitors and does notinterfere with the sight of the race officials the marshals may be deployed from one ofthese vehicles.

9.11.7.2.Sufficient marshals to attend to cleaning of the track and removal of vehicles shall bebased on the infield, behind the tyre barrier.

9.11.8.The arena marshals shall:9.11.8.1.Remove vehicles that have stopped in his vicinity from the track when it is safe to do so;

and the race officials by being responsible for the operation of the lights and flags as wellas being responsible for communicating whether or not competitors who through accidenthave come to a standstill against the barrier wall are in need of medical assistance. Theycan also act as observers.

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9.11.8.2.Assist with crowd control, where necessary;9.11.8.3.Carry out any instruction given to him by any member of the medical organisation, the

chief marshal, the Clerk of the Course or the stewards;9.11.8.4.Remove all debris from the racetrack when it is safe to do so;9.11.8.5.Attend to the sweeping of tar tracks and the laying of cement, in case of an oil spillage,

as soon as it is safe to do so.9.11.9.The response marshals shall:9.11.9.1.Be on the lookout for emergencies that require their attention;9.11.9.2.Respond to such emergency as soon as is possible, always having consideration for the

safety of all involved;9.11.9.3.In conjunction with (and acting in terms of instructions given by) the medical staff be

responsible for assisting in the removal of competitors from vehicles;9.11.9.4.Be responsible for the fire fighting services on the track and shall be trained as such; and9.11.9.5.Ensure that they have the required safety equipment and clothing to render their

services.9.11.10.The gate marshal shall be responsible for opening and closing the gates in terms of the

instructions given to him and shall operate the gates in a safe manner.9.11.11.The pit line up marshalshall place the cars in the dummy grid whilst the on circuit line

up marshal shall ensure that the vehicles are in their correct order and shall be responsiblefor setting out vehicles on restarts and when safety status is withdrawn. The start line Clerkof the Course may fulfil the role of on circuit line up marshal.

9.11.12.The Chief Paddock Marshall and his team shall: -9.11.12.1.Maintain orderly conduct in the paddock and/or pit area;9.11.12.2.Notify the competitors to assemble in their respective grid positions on the dummy

grid, prior to each heat;9.11.12.3.Notify the Clerk of the Course (and through him the organisers) of any refuelling

system that is unsafe or hazardous in his opinion;9.11.12.4.Ensure that no competing vehicle goes onto the track unless it has been approved by

the Scrutineers;9.11.12.5.Ensure that the pit gates are closed and secured; and9.11.12.6.Receive the names of all withdrawals and convey them to Clerk of the Course/Lap

scorers.

9.12.The Secretary of the Meeting shall: - 9.12.1.Carryout the duties set out in GCR 159;9.12.2.Ensure that all competitors have signed the entry sheets;9.12.3.Record the time of entry of each competitor, who shall countersign same;9.12.4.Ensure that all officials have completed the sign on sheet;9.12.5.Ensure that competitors comply with specific eligibility regulations that may apply to that

event, championship or series of events; and9.12.6.Ensure that all competitors and their crews are issued with the applicable means of pit

entry.

(gained in theory or practice) to enable them to check compliance with specifications;

9.13.The Technical Consultant/team shall: -9.13.1.Consist of a person or persons, approved by DO4SA, who hold suitable qualifications

9.13.2.Carry out all the measurements and inspections required to determine whether or not aparticular vehicle complies with certain specific limitations at the request of DO4SA, the organisers, the Stewards or the Clerk of the Course;

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9.13.3.In conjunction with the scrutineers, organisers and the Clerk of the Course be responsiblefor the management of the post event procedure regarding technical compliance;

9.13.5.Report their findings, which shall include details of the action that the technical team havetaken or propose to take against the competitor, to the Clerk of the Course and thecompetitor concerned as soon as possible after the completion of the examination.

9.13.6.Observe all races at the event and advise the Clerk of the Course of the identities ofcompetitors whose performance gave rise to doubts about their compliance with technicalregulations in respect of the vehicle campaigned by them.

OT10 PIT CREWS10.1.Pit crews shall: -10.1.1.Not be allowed on the track unless they have the prior approval of the Clerk of the Course;10.1.2.Conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Any disorderly conduct, failure to obey official

10.1.3.Not interfere with any official, nor shall involve themselves with any derogatory action,sign or proceeding against any such official;

OT11 FLAGS AND WARNING SYSTEMS11.1.The minimum size of a flag is 60 cm x 80 cm. Flags shall be mounted so that they canbe easily and safely handled by all officials.11.2.The number signalling board to be used by the Clerk of the Course shall have whiteletters, at least 100 mm high on a black background.

11.3.The flags shall be stored in holders adjacent to the official’s post.11.4.The use of lights is recommended, especially if racing takes place at night. The lightsshould be of good quality, must be visible and must be safely placed. The lights should beplace at the end of the straights as well as in the middle of the straights. It is considered idealif the lights are operated from a central position, preferably close to the position of the Clerkof the Course.11.5.The regulations only refer to the use of flags. It goes without saying that the lightscorresponding to the particular flag should be used. The light stipulated as a replacement foreach of the flags is discussed within each section of flags below.11.6.When these regulations require a flag to be deployed the previous flag shall bewithdrawn if it is still being shown.

11.7.The following flags are compulsory at all events:

9.13.4.Have the powers to exclude, fine or penalise a competitor for technical infringementsprovided that the technical consultant is duly instructed by DO4SA, the organisers, the Clerkof the Course or the stewards;

9.14.The environmental officer – whose functions are set out in the relevant MSA codes;and9.15.The alcohol/drug control officer– whose functions are set out in the relevant MSAcodes.9.16. DO4SA will appoint, at its own discretion, a DO4SA Representative who will ensure the smooth-running of events, and will be empowered by his/her appointment to overrule any decisions made by officials on the day which are seen to be bad for the sport.

10.1.4.Not consume alcohol immediately prior to the event or while participating in an event.10.1.5.Not assist or aid any unauthorised person to gain access to the demarcated pit area;10.1.6.At all times display the identification utilised by the organisers of the event in question;10.1.7.Not touch a competitor’s vehicle while it is on the racetrack; and 10.1.8.Not make a fire or have an open fire in the pits

instructions or breach of these rules may render the pit crew and the competitor they pit forliable to disciplinary action by the Organisers, Clerk of the Course, Stewards, or DO4SA asthe case may be.

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11.7.1.START FLAG11.7.1.1.The flag utilised shall be the MSA flag.11.7.1.2.The flag shall be operated by the starter in accordance with the instructions contained in

the rules regarding starting.11.7.1.3.The flag may be replaced by a light arrangement, provided that an orange light shall

indicate the fact that the competitors are under starter’s orders in place of the raising ofthe flag concerned. The actual dropping of the flag may be replaced by the illumination ofa green light. These lights shall be in a robot arrangement.

11.7.2.WHITE FLAG11.7.2.1.The flag is shown from the start / finish line.11.7.2.2.The flag is operated by the starter to indicate: -11.7.2.2.1.That the start procedure is about to commence; and11.7.2.2.2.The commencement of the last lap.11.7.2.3.The flag is held in a stationary position.11.7.2.4.A flashing white light or stationary white lights around the circuit may replace the flag.

11.7.3.FINISH FLAG11.7.3.1.The flag utilised shall be a black and white chequered flag.11.7.3.2.The flag shall be displayed at the finish line until all the competitors have completed the

race.11.7.3.3.The flag shall also be operated by the starter.

11.7.4.GREEN FLAG11.7.4.1.The green flag has many uses, depending on the circumstances in which it is shown.11.7.4.2.The flag generally means that all is clear racing can start or continue.11.7.4.3.Marshals shall not be permitted to operate the green flag on the circuit during the race.

They shall however be permitted to signal an “all clear” sign to the chief marshal with theflag between races.

11.7.4.4.The chief marshal shall indicate the fact that all is clear to the starter and the Clerk of theCourse by raising the green flag.

11.7.4.5.The flag may be replaced by a green light.11.7.4.6.The starter in turn has numerous reasons for displaying the green flag, being: -11.7.4.6.1.To signal to competitors that the track is clear to start warm up laps.11.7.4.6.2.To signal to competitors that a race being raced under safety (yellow flag) can be

restarted.11.7.4.7.The operation of the green flag, by the starter, shall be the same as the starting flag.11.7.4.8.The said green flag may be replaced by the light arrangement referred to in the starting

flag section above.

11.7.5.YELLOW WITH RED STRIPES FLAG11.7.5.1.The flag is utilised by the circuit marshals to indicate a change in or on the racing

surface or an obstruction.11.7.5.2.The flag may accordingly be utilised to indicate obstructions and for instance very wet

patches on dirt circuits as well as water, oil, sand or other material on a tar circuit.11.7.5.3.Competitors are expected to familiarise themselves with the circuit, as the flag need not

be shown for the whole race.

11.7.6.BLACK FLAG

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11.7.6.1.The flag shall only be shown from the start finish line. The flag shall be shown by theClerk of the Course or on the instruction of the Clerk of the Course by the starter togetherwith a board signalling the number of the competitor concerned.

11.7.6.2.A competitor being shown the said flag shall stop immediately, having been disqualifiedby the Clerk of the Course.

11.7.6.3.The flag shall only be utilised by the Clerk of the Course after he has considered allother options available to him. It is recommended that clerks of course utilise the variousother regulations at his disposal before deploying the above flag.

11.7.7.BLACK AND WHITE FLAG11.7.7.1.The flag shall be divided into black and white halves diagonally.11.7.7.2.The flag shall only be shown from the start finish line. The flag shall be shown by the

Clerk of the Course or on the instruction of the Clerk of the Course by the starter togetherwith a board signalling the number of the competitor concerned.

11.7.7.3.The flag indicates to the competitor that he is being warned for a contravention of theregulations, or indicates that a competitor is engaging in deliberate obstructive tactics.

11.7.7.4.The competitor shall continue under observation for the rest of the race and shall reportto the Clerk of the Course immediately after the race.

11.7.7.5.The flag shall only be utilised by the Clerk of the Course after he has considered allother options available to him. It is recommended that clerks of course utilise the variousother regulations at his disposal before deploying the above flag.

11.7.8.BLACK FLAG WITH ORANGE DOT11.7.8.1.The flag is black and has an orange dot, with a diameter of at least 40-cm, on it.11.7.8.2.The flag shall only be shown from the start finish line. The flag shall be shown by the

Clerk of the Course or on the instruction of the Clerk of the Course by the starter togetherwith a board signalling the number of the competitor concerned.

11.7.8.3.The competitor concerned must stop on the infield immediately as the Clerk of theCourse is of the opinion that the vehicle concerned has a potentially dangerous defect.

11.7.8.4.The deployment of the flag shall not signal the imposition of a penalty by the Clerk ofthe Course and the competitor shall not be excluded from participation in any further orfinal rounds or heats of an event merely because of a defect on his vehicle. There ishowever a responsibility on the competitor to repair the defect to the satisfaction of thescrutineer and he may not race until the scrutineer is satisfied with the repairs. Similarlythe competitor shall not be categorised as a competitor who was excluded from the event.

11.7.8.5.The flag may also be used to remove rookies from the race when it is obvious that theyare not coping and have become a danger to fellow competitors.

11.7.8.6.Given the gravity of the reasons for the deployment of the flag Clerks of the Courseshould use the flag with circumspection as it can and should not be withdrawn oncedeployed.

11.7.9.YELLOW FLAG11.7.9.1.The flag is used to invoke the safety flag status. It may be deployed by any of the circuit

marshals in the first instance in the interests of safety. Given the gravity of the reasons forthe deployment of the flag marshals should use the flag with circumspection as it can andshould not be withdrawn once deployed. Marshals must realise that the use of the flaginvolves a process that may be detrimental to the leading competitor.

11.7.9.2.The deployment of the flag in response to race regulations is the sole responsibility ofthe Clerk of the Course.

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11.7.9.3.Once deployed the flag shall be waved vigorously by all marshals until it is clear fromthe actions of all the competitors that they have seen and responded to the flags.Thereafter the flags shall be held stationary at the start line and at every post around thetrack.

11.7.9.4.The alternative use of the flag is to regulate the warm-up lap procedure in which case itis deployed by the starter.

11.7.9.5.This flag may be replaced by flashing or revolving amber lights. The lights should be setto become stationary once the procedure is fully invoked.

11.7.10.RED FLAG11.7.10.1.The flag is used to stop races may be deployed by any of the circuit marshals in the

first instance in the interests of safety. Given the gravity of the reasons for thedeployment of the flag marshals should use the flag with circumspection as it can andshould not be withdrawn once deployed. Marshals must realise that the use of the flaginvolves a process that may be detrimental to the leading competitor.

11.7.10.2.The deployment of the flag in response to race regulations is the sole responsibility ofthe Clerk of the Course.

11.7.10.3.Once deployed the flag shall be waved vigorously by all marshals until it is clear fromthe actions of all the competitors that they have seen and responded to the flags.Thereafter the flags shall be held stationary at the start line and at every post around thetrack

11.7.10.4.The flag may be replaced by flashing or revolving red lights. The lights should be set tobecome stationary once the procedure is fully invoked.

11.7.11.BLUE FLAG11.7.11.1.The blue flag shall be light blue and shall have a distinctive cross over it.11.7.11.2.The flag is used by the Clerk of the Course or on the instruction of the Clerk of the

Course by the starter to signal to a competitor that he is being lapped, or is holding up therace (see OT 27.2)

11.7.11.3.The said flag may be replaced by a light arrangement.

11.7.12.WHITE FLAG WITH RED CROSS11.7.12.1.The flag is used by marshals to indicate Medical emergencies.

11.7.13.YELLOW FLAG WITH RED ARROW11.7.13.1.This flag shall be yellow and the arrow shall be on both sides of the flag and shall as

large and as visible as possible;11.7.13.2.The flag is used to instruct competitors to return to the pits. Once deployed by the

Clerk of the Course (or by the starter on instruction of the Clerk of the Course) it shallalso be deployed at the pit gate.

11.8.The following signal boards, complying with the sizes in OT 11.1 above, arecompulsory at all events:

11.8.1.Back of grid signal – This board will have the words “BACK/AGTER” on it.Thisboard is used by the Clerk of the Course to indicate to a competitor that he is to go to theback of the field.

11.8.2.Lap counting boards – for at least the last 5 laps;11.8.3.A board to indicate the amount of laps to be run;11.8.4.A board instructing competitors to reform in original positions; and11.8.5.A board instructing competitors to reform in single file.

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OT12 ELIGIBILITY OF CARS / CHANGE OF COMPONENTS12.1.Vehicles must comply with the construction regulations and applicable class regulationspublished in these regulations, including official amendments, additions or deletions, as wellas the regulations and specifications applicable to the event. GCR 254 also refers.12.2.Club status racing comprises the bulk of all oval racing and accordingly all racemeetings shall comply with the sporting and technical regulations set out in this rule book asamended. Where organisers wish to deviate they shall be obliged to prepare a comprehensiveset of club regulations and submit same to DO4SA for approval, which approval will not bewithheld without good cause. The only deviations that would be permitted are specificfurther restrictions to these rules in respect of the National Championship classes and

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12.9.The following shall apply to the change of components:12.9.1.Any competitor who wishes to change any component that is subject to any limitation in

terms of the class regulations shall notify the chief scrutineer of his intention to do so. Thescrutineer shall be entitled to impound any part that is replaced. Scrutineers shall record alltheir observations in writing.

12.9.2.Failure to comply with the above renders the competitor liable to exclusion.12.9.3.Any part so removed shall comply with the class regulations and any noncompliance shall

render the competitor liable to exclusion as if the component were installed. Competitorsshall declare all spare components that are subject to technicallimitations at scrutiny.

12.9.4.All competitors must be able to remove the engine and gearbox from the vehicle within 2hours of being instructed to do so by the technical officials. Failure to do so will entailexclusion from the event.

OT13 DETERMINATION OF GRIDS - GENERAL13.1.There are 4 means of determining grids being:13.1.1.Qualifying – as set out in OT14;13.1.2.Draws – as set out in OT15;13.1.3.Grading systems; and13.1.4.Seeding or handicapping.13.2.The following shall apply to all methods of determining a grid:13.2.1.The method to be used shall be clearly set out in the regulations for the series or event;13.2.2.A competitor shall not be entitled to a re-determination of the grid if, upon investigation it

transpires that he had signed onto the incorrect sheet at documentation. In such a case heshall qualify last, start last or be placed at the back of the grading section he is allocated toin grids that are not determined by a draw or a partial draw.

13.2.3.1.The first determined grid or qualifying order shall stand;13.2.3.2.All the tokens shall be returned and the aggrieved competitor shall draw;

properly motivated new classes that the venue wishes to present. Here venues will need tosatisfy the Commission in respect of the need for the proposed class.12.3.DO4SA may require the organisers to perform such checks in regard to eligibility as itmay stipulate.12.4.Any new class at club level is to be authorised by DO4SA, upon proper writtenapplication, prior to the establishment of such a class.12.5.A competitor may not enter more than one car for a particular class. He will only beallowed to race the car with which the car in which he drew onto the dummy grid for his firstrace.12.6.A competitor may enter different vehicles for different classes at the same event.12.7.A competitor may not enter the same vehicle in different classes at the same event.

13.2.3.Should a competitor be left off the grid due to an administrative error by the organisers orthe officials of the day the following shall apply:

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13.2.3.3.He shall take up the place on the grid or qualifying behind the number he draws and allother competitors will move one position back. He will remain in the sequence and shallinvert as if was drawn in that position.

OT14 DETERMINATION OF GRIDS - QUALIFYING

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OT15 DETERMINATION OF GRIDS - DRAW

OT16 CHANGING OF VEHICLES AND COMPETITORS16.1.Once a competitor has competed in his first race he shall not be permitted to: -16.1.1.Use his second vehicle if the first vehicle is unable to complete the event for any reason;16.1.2.Swap the cars between the different classes he may have entered;16.1.3.Change the class in which he is competing.16.1.4.No change of driver of any kind will be permitted.

15.1.The organisers shall provide the Clerk of the Course with suitable cards, discs, or balls(hereinafter referred to as “the discs”) on which the competition numbers of each of thecompetitors have been noted. Such discs shall be identical and shall be free of any markingsthat could assist the draw of a specific competitor into a specific grid position.15.2.The Clerk of the Course shall verify that all competitors who have entered and passedscrutiny have been allocated discs.15.3.The discs shall then be shuffled. The order in which the discs are drawn shall be noted.This document shall be posted on the notice board. If there is only one race the list is thegrid. If there is more than one race per heat the first drawn competitor shall take pole positionin the first race. The second drawn competitor shall take pole position in the second race. Thebalance of the positions on the grid(s) to be determined in like manner. If the regulationsspecify an inverted grid the procedure shall start from the bottom up, after deleting those whohave withdrawn.15.4.There may be grouping of competitors for the purposes of the draw at regionalchampionship and national championship status events if it was specified to be so at the beginning of the series.15.5.The system whereby discs, bearing the numbers 1 upward to the number of vehiclesentered in the class, are shuffled and these discs are then drawn per competitor is alsoacceptable. In this instance the competitor takes up the grid slot corresponding to the numberhe draws or is drawn for him. Where heats are split and this method is used the competitordrawing number one will occupy pole in the first race. The competitor drawing two willoccupy the pole position in race two and so on. The invert will be the same as above.

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OT17 ASSEMBLY OF THE GRID17.1.The manner of determining the grid for an event shall be detailed in the SR’s for theevent. The method of determining the grid shall be the same for all events counting towardsany series of events.17.2.Unless specified in series or championship regulations the number of vehicles tocompete in each heat shall be determined by the organisers, in consultation with the Clerk ofthe Course, taking into consideration the number of entrants and the reigning track andweather conditions.

OT18 STARTING PROCEDURE18.1.All races shall commence with a rolling start unless the SR’s for the event dictate otherwise.18.2.Warm up laps, although not compulsory, shall form part of this procedure, if allowed.

Please continue at sub-rule 18.7 below for starts that do not require warm-up laps.18.3.The warm up laps shall be conducted below.

18.4.The Clerk of the Course will advise the competitors how many warm up laps are to begiven throughout the event during drivers briefing if it is not stipulated in the SR’s for theevent.18.5.While cars are being started (or are entering the track) the track shall be in safety flagstatus, the yellow flags being displayed at the start and at every marshal post around thetrack.

17.3.Vehicles shall start two abreast.17.4.The grid for the first cycle of rounds or heats shall be posted on the notice board as soonas possible after being determined.17.5.The grids for the further rounds or heats shall be posted on the notice board as soon aspossible after the completion of the first round. Without being prescriptive organisers andofficials shall, within the constraints of the event itself afford competitors a reasonable timeto establish that they are able to proceed with the next race. Competitors whowithdraw shall be removed from the ensuing grids and the places left open shall be filled bymoving up the balance of the grid.17.6.A dummy grid shall preferably be formed in the pits in accordance with the gridsdetermined above. If the dummy grid can not be formed in the pits due to space constraintsthe vehicles should at least be put into a line-up / holding area. At very least a dedicatedofficial shall confirm that the competitor is aware of his place on the grid in such cases.17.7.Competitors shall at all times be aware of the race format and be ready and available totake his place on the dummy grid or grid. Public address systems in the pits will aid this.17.8.Competitors shall proceed onto the track, in single file, in the positions that they occupyon the grid. Competitors shall refrain from engaging in any form of sprinting, car testing, orthe like until the commencement of the warm-up laps, if applicable.17.9.The final grid placing is only determined once the pit gate has closed for the race. Theplaces left open on the grid due to vehicles not coming out onto the track for the race will befilled. In all circumstances the positions left open shall be filled up. This is achieved by thesingle file start to the starting procedure.17.10.Competitors shall obey the instructions of the line up marshal and observe the flagsand lights being aware that they are under starter’s orders from the time they enter the track.17.11.DO4SA may stipulate the maximum amount of vehicles that may participate in any one race on a specific track, in the interests of safety. This authority shall be exercisedcircumspectly upon advice of the stewards of the events held at such a track.

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18.6.Once the starter or the Clerk of the Course is satisfied that the track is clear the startershall start the warm up laps by waving the green flag.18.7.Once the predetermined amount of warm-up laps has been run the starter will deploy theyellow flags. The track shall return to safety flag status. The competitors shall fall into singlefile in order of their grid positions. This facilitates confirmation of the correctness of the gridby start line officials. The responsibility of returning to a grid position once it has beenvacated rests with the competitor. Positions left open by competitors that did not come out ofthe pits or had withdrawn from the race before that point in time shall be filled. This is madeeasier by the single file order. The first competitor takes up pole, the second goes to position2 and so on. Please note that classes that do not require warm up laps continue their startposition from this point forward.18.8.The line up marshal (or in his absence the starter) shall then indicate to competitors thatthey must take up their allocated grid positions alongside one another by crossing anduncrossing his arm across his chest. Any competitor that is not able to slot into his correctposition shall signal this to the officials. The Clerk of the Course may take action against acompetitor who slotted into the incorrect position by placing him at the back of the grid. Inthe interests of the spectators and the time management of the event the Clerk of the Coursemay instruct the start, notwithstanding that the competitors are not in their correct position.By this action he reserves the right to act against the competitors that caused the delay.

18.9.All competitors shall line up on the pole position man.18.10.Once the starter or the Clerk of the Course is satisfied that start formation is correct heshall indicate that the race will start on the next lap by raising the white flag at the start. Thecompetitors must be ready to start the next time they approach the start line.18.11.The competitor in pole position shall regulate the pace of the formation lap of the race.18.12.A competitor who stalls or suffers another mechanical breakdown during the formationlap shall make a concerted effort to pull out of the formation and off the track as the casemay be. The circuit marshals shall be on the lookout for such stalled competitors and shallimmediately signal such an occurrence by waving both the red and the yellow flagssimultaneously in circular motions, if the competitor is not able to pull off the track to a placeof reasonable safety.18.13.The principle objective is to start races if stalled competitors are able to pull off thetrack without disadvantaging other competitors. If that was not possible and the yellow andred flags were used the aborted start procedure shall apply.18.14.Vehicles that are not able to start, having pulled off the track, shall be entitled to jointhat specific race at any stage but can only do so from the infield directly across from thestarters position. He would do so by moving to that position and being waved away by amarshal.18.15.The pole position competitor shall slow prior to entering the corner before the start inorder to ensure that the field is well bunched and in formation as the start line is approached.The pole position competitor shall proceed towards the starting line at the same speed atwhich he entered the corner prior to the start. It follows therefore that the pace at which thecompetitors approach the start must be above idling speed yet substantially below race pace.18.16.A competitor that passes another competitor or leaves his position prior to the start ofthe race shall be adjudged to have jumpstarted and shall be penalised, unless the Clerk of theCourse is of the opinion that the person ahead or abreast of him reduced speed (other than interms of the above sub-rule) before the start of the race. A competitor who neglects to slowdown on the approach to the final corner or accelerates prior to the start of the race shall bepenalised by the Clerk of the Course. A competitor who fails to take up his correct grid slotor fails to bunch up as required shall be penalised by the Clerk of the Course.

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18.17.The starter shall, thereafter start the race by lowering the start flag or illuminating thegreen light. Acceleration may only take place from that moment on, irrespective of whetheror not the lead car has crossed the start finish line. The starter shall start the race at any pointfrom the apex of the corner up to the start finish line. He shall at all times face the racetrack.The starter shall remain in a fixed place throughout the event and shall start the race beforethe lead car passes his position. The starter shall report jumped starts to the Clerk of theCourse immediately.18.18.The Clerk of the Course shall at all times be in close proximity to the starter in orderensuring the effective enforcement of the starting procedures.18.19.No official may refrain from starting the race once the white flag has been shown inthe starting procedure. If there is a problem the yellow flags should be waved immediately.Please see aborted starts below.18.20.Vehicles that need to be pushed to the infield, having stalled on the formation lap ordummy grid, shall only be pushed by officials or vehicles authorised to do so.

OT19 ABORTED STARTS19.1.The Clerk of the Course shall be entitled to abort the start of a race if: -19.1.1.A competitor’s vehicle stalls on the formation lap and he is not able to pull off the track

without disadvantaging another competitor;19.1.2.A competitor is adjudged to have jump started;19.1.3.The field is no longer bunched or in formation as they approach the start line;19.1.4.The pole position competitor failed to slow on the approach to the corner prior to the start;

or19.1.5.A competitor accelerated prior to the start of the race.19.2.The Clerk of the Course shall immediately invoke the safety flag procedure. While therace is in this state he shall take appropriate action against an offending competitor and theninitiate a complete new start, which shall commence with the signal to competitors to taketheir grid positions or the white flag as the case may be.19.3.In cases where the aborted start was caused by a competitor who stalled or had abreakdown the competitor will be afforded an opportunity to restart their vehicles. They shallhowever be placed at the back of the grid. If more than one competitor stalled they, thestalled competitors, shall start in single file in the same order in which they occupied theoriginal grid.19.4.The Clerk of the Course shall exercise strict control in such circumstances and mayorder that the competitor who caused the aborted start be deemed a non-starter if thecompetitor is not able to restart his vehicle immediately.The Clerk of the Course shall notallow the stalled competitors more than one minute to elapse prior to the commencement ofthe new start. Vehicles that are not able to start shall be pushed off the track by the marshals.The competitor concerned shall not be entitled to join the race at any stage, even if the start isagain aborted.

19.5.The competitor shall not receive any outside assistance, other than push starting.19.6.The grid slot left open by a stalled competitor, a competitor who withdrew on theformation lap or a competitor who has had disciplinary action taken against him for anyreason shall be left open unless single-file is invoked.

19.7.No re-fuelling shall be permitted.19.8.Vehicles that need to be pushed to the infield for whatever reason shall only be pushedby officials or vehicles authorised to do so.19.9.Clerks of the Course should not abort starts if competitor(s) have gained an advantagewithout prejudicing another competitor’s actual start. It would be more appropriate to

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OT20 PUSH STARTING PROCEDURES – CLUTCH LESS VEHICLES ONLY20.1.The competitor must be seated at the wheel of his vehicle throughout the push startoperation.20.2.Due care shall be taken while pushing assistance is being given and all instructionsgiven by officials shall be obeyed immediately.20.3.Vehicles that need to be pushed to the infield, having stalled on the formation lap ordummy grid, shall only be pushed by officials or vehicles authorised to do so.

OT21 WET RACES21.1.The provisions of circuit racing SSR 44 do not apply. Instead the Clerk of the Courseand the Stewards shall determine the procedure to apply.

OT22 RACING UNDER THE YELLOW FLAG (SAFETY STATUS RACING)22.1.This procedure is only used in accordance with regulations dealing with aborted startsand if a vehicle has been involved in an incident and has come to rest in a position where itpresents a danger to other competitors.

penalise the offending competitor after the event. This is particularly the case where the firsttwo competitors jump the start.

20.4.All competitors shall be obliged to arrange their own push vehicles, unless the SR’sindicate that the organiser will provide these.20.5.Push vehicles shall leave the track to the infield or to the pits as soon as possible. Pushvehicles that remain on the infield shall ensure that they do not present a danger tocompetitors nor obstruct the view of the officials. One such vehicle shall however remain onthe infield at all times.20.6.A vehicle that is not able to start within a lap of the circuit shall be deemed a nonstarter.20.7.Push start vehicles shall be manned throughout the race and should be ready to take tothe track upon the instruction of the race officials to assist with any restart that may beordered.20.8.Vehicles may be pulled onto the track with straps or ropes but may not be started in thismanner.20.9.Competitors that have spun out by themselves or due to the actions of others shall berestarted by the appointed push cars. If they are not ready to start when the push car arrivesor do not start when pushed they shall be pushed to the infield.20.10.Should the same vehicle spin for a third time in a race it will not be restarted but willbe pushed to the infield.20.11.Where a competitor has spun his own vehicle he shall be placed at the back of the grid.Should more than one competitor spin of own accord they will still be placed at the back ofthe pack but will be placed in the order they were before they spun.20.12.Where a competitor is spun by another competitor the innocent competitor shall berestarted and put back in his position. The culprit shall, pending the further actions of theClerk of the Course, be put at the back of the grid.20.13.Push starting under full course yellow flags or on restarts is not regarded as outsideassistance.20.14.These regulations apply equally to the micro-midget class where the competitor’s crewwould be responsible for push starting.20.15.For clarity it is recorded that this regulation applies to sprint cars, micro-midgets andmidgets as national classes as well as to other club classes that permit clutch less vehicles

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22.2.This rule shall not be implemented if a car has spun off and poses no threat for another.This rule shall not be used as a means to communicate a penalty to a competitor other than inthe case of an aborted start.22.3.In applying this rule the circuit officials shall be mindful of the disadvantage it has for

competitors who have built up substantial leads over their closest rivals in the race.22.4.Once the yellow flags are deployed the competitors shall cease racing and shall line upin single file and continue circulating at a sedate pace, marginally above idling speed,holding the exact positions they had when the procedure was invoked, without overtakingeach other while awaiting the restart or a stoppage. Where a competitor passes anothercompetitor in the process of ceasing racing he shall forthwith defer to that competitor. Acompetitor that passes another competitor under the yellow flags will be dealt with as followsafter the race in terms of the penalty provisions in OT41.22.5.Competitors that have been lapped shall remain in their positions in the field. The objectof this rule is to preserve the exact order the vehicles had on the track until a restart ispossible. Competitors who are about to lap back markers shall not use this opportunity togain an advantage by lapping the competitor and shuffling the field to have the field in theorder in which they would be placed had the race been finished. By way of example – if thefirst and second placed competitors have lapped the last placed competitor, the last placedcompetitor shall remain in third place on the track. In this way the rest of the competitorshave the same challenges in respect of passing slower traffic.22.6.Once the field has reduced speed the start line officials shall signal the leader’s numberby holding the number alongside a stationary yellow flag. Competitors and officials alike arereminded that there is no requirement for race officials to put the competitors in order underyellow flags. The responsibility of maintaining or regaining the position that was held restwith the competitor. Race officials shall only intervene by instructing competitors to go tothe back of the grid, return to their position or pull of the track if the car does not want tostart.22.7.The safety flag shall be held out as long as is deemed necessary by the Clerk of theCourse, who shall however have regard to the temperatures as well as the fuel situations ofthe vehicles in the field. Once the Clerk of the Course is satisfied that the track is clear heshall instruct the starter who shall raise the white flag. This shall indicate to competitors thatthe race will continue with race at the start of the next lap when the green flag will be shown.22.8.The operation of the green flag shall be the same as for the start procedure except that acone shall be placed on the exit of the turn to indicate the point at which the race will berestarted by the starter.22.9.Should the marshals be unable to remove the obstacle from the track the Clerk of theCourse shall stop the race.22.10.The laps completed in terms hereof shall not count towards the total number of lapsthat should have been run.22.11.Officials are reminded that the prolonged / frequent use of the yellow flag coulddestroy a good race and is harmful to the spectators’ level of enjoyment and leads to heatbuild up in engines and cooling down in tyres. Hence it is preferable to stop a race if theremoval of an obstruction is not complete within 5 laps or two minutes.22.12.The Clerk of the Course shall take action against competitors who caused thedeployment of the safety flag. As a general principle the competitors should be placed at theback of the pack.22.13.Clutchless vehicles (midgets, micro midgets and sprint cars) may be push started. Asthe vehicles in all other classes should be able to start with starter motors the option of a pushstart should be offered to the competitor whose vehicle will not start upon penalty of racingfrom the back of the grid. Please refer to OT 20. This regulation shall not apply when a

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competitor has been spun off within the rules in contact racing. This regulation does notchange the basis for initiating the yellow flag as set out elsewhere in this rule. Clerks of theCourse shall not initiate the yellow flag to assist a stalled competitor unless the vehiclepresents a danger. In any event proper application of the regulations would see the stalledcompetitor being placed at the back of the grid as being the cause of the stoppage.

OT23 STOPPING OF RACES.23.1.A race shall only be stopped in the interests of safety or if the circuit officials are of theopinion that the track would not be able to be cleared of vehicles (that pose a danger) in thetime allowed for full course yellow flags.23.2.Officials shall do so only after considering all other options available to them. Thedecision to stop a race shall not be taken lightly.23.3.The Clerk of the Course shall also stop a race if the driving regulations compel him todo so. The Clerk of the Course has the sole right to stop a race in this case.23.4.The Clerk of the Course shall take disciplinary action against the competitor responsiblefor the incident that caused the stoppage. As an absolute minimum such a competitor shall beplaced at the back of the pack.23.5.Competitors shall cease racing and come to a stop at the finish line when it is safe to doso and as soon as possible.

OT25 DRIVING REGULATIONS25.1.A competitor shall, at all times, drive in a manner compatible with general safety. The

competitor may be halted or penalised by the Clerk of the Course for failure to do so.

OT24 GENERAL RACE REGULATIONS24.1.Any vehicle which appears dangerous (in the opinion of the Clerk of the Course, thechief scrutineer or technical consultant) or which is being driven dangerously,notwithstanding that it has been passed by the scrutineers, may be halted by the Clerk of theCourse, whether during practice or during a race.24.2.If any vehicle, having passed scrutineering, is dismantled or modified in a mannerwhich may affect its suitability or safety, or it is involved in any incident likely to have asimilar effect it shall be submitted for scrutiny again.24.3.Only an officially licensed competitor shall drive a racing vehicle on the circuit duringpractice and racing. Under no circumstances may passengers be transported in a race vehicleduring practice, qualifying or in races, unless the specific vehicle has been inspected and approved by the National DO4SA Technical Inspector, which needs to be in writing.24.4.All vehicles, except emergency vehicles, shall be pushed or driven in the direction usedby the class on the circuit at the time. Between races great care should be taken.24.5.All "doughnuts” and “wheelies" are to be performed under the direct supervision of theClerk of the Course with his permission having first been obtained.24.6.Any parade shall be under the control of the Clerk of the Course. Full racing kit is to beworn by competitors. All parades to be at a sedate pace with a pace car setting the pace.

25.2.A competitor who is found to be responsible for an accident/incident outside the scopeof the applicable driving regulation shall have disciplinary action taken against him by theClerk of the Course.25.3.Competitors are expected to assist in the orderly conduct of races that need to berestarted after being stopped or run under caution (yellow flag) by keeping their positionbehind the driver ahead of them, bearing in mind that lapped competitors must remain intheir position on the track and not in their, the lapped competitors’, race classification25.4.Manoeuvres liable to hinder other competitors such as premature direction changes,obvious obstruction, deliberate crowding to the inside or outside of the track, dangerous lane

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OT26 DRIVING STYLES26.1.There are two distinct styles of racing namely – contact and non-contact.

changes, premature braking, braking on exits of corners or any other abnormal actions arestrictly prohibited. Manoeuvres that have the clear intention being unsporting shall bepenalised.

25.5.No competitor may change direction more than once down the straight.25.6.When a competitor leaves the track while competing he shall immediately bring hisvehicle under control and rejoin the race near the place where he left the race when it is safeto do so. No advantage must be gained over the other competitors, nor may he disadvantageany other competitor upon rejoining.25.7.The track alone shall be used by the competitors during the race.

26.2.The SR’s shall stipulate the driving styles permitted for the event. The organiser has theright to determine the driving style but is not empowered to overrule National Championshipor National qualifying regulations.26.3.Contact racing is prohibited for all open wheeled vehicles and is also prohibited on dirtcircuits with the only exception on dirt being the "Banger" classes.26.4.The following definitions apply to the words used to describe what is permitted and notpermitted in the two styles.

25.8.Competitors who have completed the race shall leave the track, together with those whomay have been halted by the Clerk of the Course, in an orderly fashion and proceed to thepits immediately. Those whose vehicles require the assistance of tow vehicles shall await therequired vehicle and leave track as soon as possible. A competitor shall not be allowed tointerfere with the operation of the breakdown crews, except that they may give adviceconcerning the most effective means of towing the vehicle. Vehicles may remain on theinfield for one race if the breakdown crews cannot remove all the stranded vehicles at once.25.9.Where a competitor is unable to complete a race due to race damage caused by anothercompetitor, the competitor who caused the damage shall be penalised. The competitor whocaused the incident shall be placed at the back of the grid when the race is restartedirrespective of whether the incident was deliberate or accidental. The aggrieved competitor shall be deemed to have completed the heat in the position he/she held at the time of the infringement. This is strictly only applicable in circumstances where the aggrieved competitor was absolutely without fault at the time of contact in the exclusive opnion of the Race Controllers.25.10.A competitor who needs to draw a problem he may have to the attention of the raceofficials shall do so prior to coming under starter’s order – that is before the white flag israised. Competitors shall not avail themselves of this remedy if they could have addressedthe problem in the pits. A competitor may, by way of example, not solve a mistake by the lapscorers at this point. That should have been done in the pits. He may address a situationwhere a race official has placed him in slot 4 instead of his allocated slot number 3. In caseswhere vehicles have done warm up laps and are expected to form up themselves thecompetitor should fall out of the line and circulate at the back of the grid and come to a stopoff the race line on the inside of the circuit.25.11.No competitor may bring his vehicle to a stop on the circuit to have race officialsaddress any grievance he may have irrespective of the situation once the signal to form thegrid or the white flag ha been given. This type of action is dangerous. Competitors shouldavail themselves of the protest regime set out in the regulations.25.12.In various places in the driving related regulations reference is made to the inside oroutside as it relates to vehicles. Over and above the plain meaning of the words relating towhether or not something is inside or outside something the words, depending on the context,relate to a specific side of the vehicle. The term outside relates to the left side of the vehiclethat is raced in a clockwise direction.

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26.4.1.“Non Contact” shall mean nothing more than the coming together of vehicles caused byclose racing. Such coming together shall not be forceful enough to cause the leadingvehicle to be placed in a different racing line involuntarily.

26.4.2.“Contact” shall mean any deliberate or accidental collision with a leading vehicle.26.4.3.“Shunting” shall mean the force required to move a leading competitor off his chosen

racing line but shall not be forceful enough to cause him to loose control of his vehicle,spin out, or come into contact with the safety wall or barriers.

26.4.4.“Bumping” shall be the deliberate collision with a leading vehicle with the aim ofupsetting the leading vehicle’s approach to the corner or the exit thereof.

26.4.6.“Passing manoeuvre” shall mean the coming together of vehicles caused by onecompetitor passing or attempting to pass another competitor. A “passing manoeuvre” shallnot include “contact,” “bumping,” “shunting” or “spinning off.”

26.4.7.“Accident “ shall mean a racing incident / collision between one or more vehicles and orany structure on the track; and

26.5.The following applies to all styles of racing: -26.5.1.During the first lap: -26.5.1.1.The non contact rules will apply;26.5.1.2.Passing manoeuvres are permitted;26.5.1.3.An accident / incident that causes a disadvantage to other competitors, will automatically

cause the race to be restarted;26.5.1.4.If a competitor is spun out by another competitor the race will be restarted;26.5.1.5.A competitor deemed to be responsible for such an accident or incident will be sent to

the back of the grid by the Clerk of the Course;26.5.1.6.Should a competitor that competes in a class that does not require an operational clutch

spin out and remain on the circuit or partially on the circuit the safety flag procedure shallbe invoked. The offending competitor shall be placed at the back of the grid. OT19, OT20above apply; and

26.5.1.7.These first lap regulations shall apply until all the competing competitors havecompleted the first lap or until those who have not yet completed the first lap have beenpassed by the leaders, thus lapping them.

26.5.2.After the first lap all racing shall proceed in accordance with the general regulations inOT25 above as read with the regulations applicable to overtaking and lapping set out inOT27. Further racing shall be strictly in accordance with one of the driving stylesmentioned above and set out in detail below.

26.5.3.On the last lap the non contact rule will apply between the apex of the last corner and thefinish line.

26.6.The following applies to non contact racing:26.6.1.Only non - contact and passing manoeuvres are permitted;26.6.2.A competitor may not maintain contact with or push a vehicle in front of his own during a

race.26.6.3.No contact will be permitted.26.6.4.The Clerk of the Course shall exclude competitors who spin other competitors.

26.4.5.“Spinning off” or “spinning out” shall mean the removal of the leading competitor fromthe track, to the inside, by applying sustained and deliberate pressure to the inner rear areaof his vehicle. It should be noted that spinning off is a quick almost instantaneous actionthat allows the competitor executing the spin to proceed in the race without loosing hisplace. When the attempt at spinning is not immediately successful the competitorattempting the spin shall back off;

26.4.8.“Incident” shall mean spinning out due to loss of control, oil spillage, breakages ortechnical failures such as a light malfunction or incorrect use of flags by officials.

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26.7.The following applies to contact racing:26.7.1.Vehicles may be spun to the inside of the track only.26.7.2.Spinning off is only permitted from the corner marker to the middle of the following

straight. This area is referred to as the spinning zone.26.7.3.The Clerk of the Course shall exclude competitors who spin vehicles to the outside of the

track or outside the spinning zone.26.7.4. No contact, bumping, or shunting is permitted at the end of the straight upon entering the

corner. Passing manoeuvres and non-contact shall however be permitted.26.7.5.Contact is only permitted inside the spinning zone.26.7.6.Unsporting spinning off is not permitted. Unsporting spinning off is defined as:

26.7.6.1.Deliberate spinning off where the competitor executing the spin is clearly able to

outrace the competitor being spun;

26.7.6.2.Situations where attempts to spin have not been successful and the competitor

attempting the spin continues to push the competitor ahead of him, especially when thepressure is being exerted on the body, between the front and rear wheels (as

opposed to the usual contact area of the rear fender area); and

26.7.6.3.Pushing the competitor into the barrier walls/fence.

27.1.2.The corners as well as the approach and exit zones thereof may be negotiated by thecompetitor in any way they wish, within the limits of the track and the constraints imposedby these regulations;

27.1.3.Overtaking, according to the possibilities of the moment, may done on the inside or

27.1.6.If the passing competitor is on the outside the competitor being passed must adjust his raceline when he exits the corner so that the passing competitor has sufficient space on theclear race line to pass down the next straight; and

27.1.7.If the passing competitor is on the inside when approaching the corner the competitorbeing passed shall leave sufficient room on the inside for the passing competitor. He maynot turn in on the passing competitor.

27.2.The following shall apply to races being held up unnecessarily: -27.2.1.The competitor who is holding up the race unnecessarily shall receive the blue flag;27.2.2.Such competitor shall race his usual race line and refrain from defensive tactics;

OT27 OVERTAKING AND LAPPING27.1.The following shall apply to overtaking: -27.1.1.The leading competitor may not change direction more than once down the straights.

27.2.3.If the competitor’s actions still hold up the competitor intent on passing the Clerk of theCourse shall take action against the leading competitor.

outside;27.1.4.When a competitor has been passed in a corner, he will not interfere with the competitor

who has passed him down the first straight they encounter. Interferring can be interpretedas cutting into his race-line.

27.1.5.When a competitor has been passed down a straight, he will not interfere with thecompetitor who has passed him going into the first corner they encounter. Interferring can be interpreted as cutting into his race-line.

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27.3.The following regulations shall apply to the lapping of another competitor: -27.3.1.Generally:27.3.1.1.If a competitor is about to be lapped, he shall receive the blue flag to indicate that he is

about to be lapped;27.3.1.2.Any competitor, who does not take notice of the blue flag, maybe penalised by the Clerk

of the Course. Systematic or repeated offences may result in exclusion from the race.27.3.1.3.The competitor who is a lap behind the leader shall not interfere with or race against the

leading competitors.27.3.1.4.The competitor being lapped shall not interfere with or obstruct the faster competitor at

afford the passing competitor an opportunity of passing. The following principles apply:27.3.2.1.If the passing competitor is on the outside the competitor being passed must adjust his

race line when he exits the corner so that the passing competitor has sufficient space onthe clear race line to pass down the next straight.

27.3.2.2.If the passing competitor is on the inside when approaching the corner the competitorbeing passed shall leave sufficient room on the inside and shall exercise care so that hedoes not himself spin off and hinder the passing competitor.

OT28 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE28.1.There shall be no repair time what so ever.

28.3.The decision of the Clerk of the Course in instances such as these is final.

OT29 STOPPING OF A VEHICLE DURING THE RACE29.1.This regulation does not apply to the situation where a competitor spins out, is spun outor looses control and brings his vehicle to a standstill momentarily to regain control.29.2.A competitor wishing to leave the race shall signal his intentions in good time and isresponsible for ensuring that the manoeuvre is carried out safely and as near as possible tothe point of exit to the infield.29.3.Apart from the competitor himself - and in exceptional cases, the competent officials,nobody is allowed to touch a stationary vehicle under penalty of exclusion from the race.29.4.A competitor shall not push his vehicle along the track or push it across the finishingline, irrespective of his opinion about the safety of such step.29.5.Any competitor stopping on the circuit or its verges, whether voluntarily orinvoluntarily (such as through stalling) shall remain there until it is safe to move as directedby an official. Competitors may not remove their crash helmets and/or their safety beltsunless instructed to do so by the Clerk of the Course or Flag Marshall.29.6.Vehicles that have spun off or have stopped on the edge of the track must be removed tothe inside of the circuit if they are not able to continue racing in the particular raceimmediately.29.7.Any competitor who stops his vehicle of own accord shall be deemed to havewithdrawn from the race and shall not be permitted to rejoin the race at any stage or scorepoints, irrespective of the number of laps to be run.29.8.Once a competitor gets out of his vehicles he is considered a having withdrawn from therace.

all.27.3.2.The competitor who is to be lapped shall keep to a specific racing line that would

28.2 .Marshals are, as part of their cleaning up duties, authorised to remove loose andflapping body panels, irrespective of the laps run or remaining. No one is allowed to bendpipes and the like during a race. This is considered repairs and is not permitted.

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29.9.Any competitor who has stopped his vehicle (as set out in this rule) shall not rejoin therace at any stage and shall not score points.

OT30 WITHDRAWAL AND RETIREMENT FROM A RACE30.1.Competitors who are unable to participate in a race or event must inform the PaddockMarshall as soon as possible, stating their reason for withdrawal (refer GCR 110 ii). Theymay be required to sign a form declaring such withdrawal / retirement.30.2.Once a competitor/ vehicle has/has been retired or withdrawn from a particular race,he/it may not rejoin that particular race.30.3.Any vehicle involved in a collision or accident, during either racing or practice, may behalted by the Clerk of the Course, chief Scrutineer or Technical Consultant for examinationby the Scrutineers. If the vehicle is not in a fit condition to continue, it shall either: -

30.4.A vehicle that was involved in an accident, that caused death or bodily injury, may notbe removed without the written authority of the Clerk of the Course. The stewards of themeeting may impound the vehicle.30.5.A competitor who withdrew from every race in the heats shall not be permitted to startthe final race.

OT31 RESTARTING OF RACES THAT WERE STOPPED31.1.If the first lap of the race has not been completed: -31.1.1.The original start shall be invalid and the race shall be restarted in the original starting

positions, unless the Clerk of the Course has taken action against a competitor;31.1.2.The race shall be considered a new race and the full amount of laps shall be run.31.1.3.Competitors who stalled between coming onto the track for the race and the first start shall

be entitled to join the race provided they remained seated in their vehicles and managed tostart the vehicle without assistance. Vehicles that do not require clutches shall obviouslybe allowed a push start.

31.1.4.A race shall only be restarted as a new race once. If a further incident takes place in thefirst lap of the restarted race the race shall be stopped but shall restart from the second lapwith the vehicles in single file – see OT 31.2 below.

31.2.If one or more laps had been completed by the leader: -31.2.1.The race shall restart with the competitors in single file – see OT 31.7 below.31.2.2.Only the competitors whose vehicles crossed the finish line on the previous lap and were

able to reach the holding point at the start line shall be permitted to restart the race.However competitors who could not reach the holding point due to the deliberate oraccidental actions of another competitor during an incident that lead to the stoppage shallbe permitted to restart, subject to the Clerk of the Course’s obligation to take action againstthe competitor who caused the incident.

31.2.3.The number of laps in the second part of the race shall be the number required to completethe original number of laps. The lap on which the incident occurred shall fall away – therace being shortened by the lap on which the incident occurred.

31.3.The complete starting procedure as set out elsewhere in these regulations shall apply toall restarts, except that the green flag shall be used to restart the race in situations where one

30.3.3. Removed from the course.

30.3.1.Be repaired to the satisfaction of the Chief Scrutineer or his appointed deputy; 30.3.2.Be impounded until the time for protests, regarding driving conduct in the race concerned, has elapsed; or.

29.10.No repairs may be carried out on the infield or the track.29.11.The replenishment of vehicles on the track or infield is prohibited as the competitorhas withdrawn and cannot benefit from any subsequent stoppage.

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OT32 DETERMINATION OF THE FINISH OF A RACE32.1.GCR 272 applies.

OT33 NUMBER OF LAPS AND THE NUMBER OF COMPETITORS IN RACES.33.1.The SR’s for each event shall deal with this issue. The SR’s for an event may notoverride series or championship regulations.

33.5.It is recommended that scoring systems should afford at least 75% of the field that startsany race an opportunity of scoring reasonable points if they finish a race. It is further

or more laps had been completed. Where the race is stopped in the first lap the start flag shallbe used, as it is a completely new race. The second or further formation lap shall not beincluded in the number of laps to be run.31.4.No refuelling, adjustments or replenishments will be allowed. Competitors are thereforeurged to ensure that they commence races with sufficient fuel, oil, and water.31.5.If a specific race has to be restarted more than twice due to a deliberate infringement bythe same competitor(s), as deemed by the Clerk of the Course, the said competitor(s) shall beexcluded from further participation in that particular heat. Restart positions will be taken asper the relevant positions of competitors concerned, prior to the incident, with the guiltyparty having been excluded.31.6.The Clerk of the Course may not declare the race complete. It must be restarted even ifthere is only 1 lap to run.31.7.Once a race is stopped the scorers shall revert to the positions of the competitors as theywere on the track at the end of the lap before the incident. The competitor who caused thestoppage shall forfeit his position on the track and shall be deemed to be the last on track. Ifmore than one competitor caused the stoppage they shall be placed behind the last competitorwho was not involved in the incident, in order of their respective positions. Vehicles thathave been lapped shall remain in their positions in the field. The object of this rule is topreserve the exact order the vehicles had on the track. Competitors who were about to lapback markers shall not use this opportunity to gain an advantage by lapping the competitorand shuffling the field to have the field in the order in which they would placed had the racebeen finished. By way of example – if the first and second placed competitors have lappedthe last placed competitor, the last placed competitor shall remain in third place on the track.31.8. The lap scorers shall determine the positions as soon as circumstances permit andfurnish them to the starter without delay.31.9.Clutchless vehicles (midgets, micro-midgets and sprint cars) may be push started. Asthe vehicles in all other classes should be able to start with starter motors the option of a pushstart should be offered to the competitor whose vehicle will not start upon penalty of racingfrom the back of the grid. Please refer to OT 20. This regulation shall not apply when acompetitor has been spun off within the rules in contact racing. This regulation does notchange the basis for initiating the red flag as set out elsewhere in these rules. Clerks of theCourse shall not initiate the red flag to assist a stalled competitor.

33.2.Recommended starters in the final: 1533.3.A guideline for the maximum number laps in any heat is two more than the number ofvehicles that started the race.33.4.The following is a guideline for the maximum number laps in any final: -33.4.1.Ifless than the recommended number of competitors start: -33.4.1.1.At least two more than the number of vehicles that started the race.33.4.2. If the recommended number or more competitors start: -20 laps

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recommended that there should be a point differential between first and second places.Thereafter points should be on a sliding scale and all finishers should receive at least onepoint.

OT34 SCORING.34.1.Lap scorers shall ensure that they record each race in such a manner that they can at anytime provide other race officials with information such as the precise order vehicles occupiedon the circuit as well as their classification in the race concerned. Lapped traffic shall besuitably marked.34.2.Where a point penalty is incurred the original points shall not be erased. The deductionshall be taken into account for the determination of a cumulative total for the event.34.3.The following abbreviations shall be inserted on the result sheets:34.3.1.DNS: to denote that a competitor did not start a race. In order to be classified a starter the

competitor has to receive the start flag. In other words if a competitor withdraws at anystage prior to the start flag he will be scored as a DNS

34.3.2.DNF: to denote that a competitor did not finish a race due to a breakdown or as a result ofhis own decision to withdraw from the race;

34.3.3.WD: to denote that a competitor withdrew from a specific race;34.3.4.WE: to denote that the competitor withdrew from the event at the event;34.3.5.DNA: to denote that a competitor who had entered for an event did not arrive for the

event;34.3.6.OD: to denote that a competitor was halted by the Clerk of the Course due to a perceived

dangerous defect on his vehicle;34.3.7.RD: to denote that a competitor did not complete a race due to race damage sustained;34.3.8.EXR: to denote that a competitor was excluded from the race;34.3.9. EXE: to denote that a competitor was excluded from the event; and34.3.10.PP (n) – x: to denote that the competitor received a points penalty. The “n” denotes the

race in which the penalty was incurred and “x” denotes the amount of points to bededucted. This annotation shall be made in the margins alongside the competitor’s name.

OT35 CLASSIFICATION OF A FINISHER35.1.For a competitor to be classified as a finisher, he must cross the finish line on the racingsurface with his vehicle running under it’s own power and receive the chequered flag. Nooutside assistance is allowed. If a competitor looses control of his vehicle and crosses thefinish line on the infield or outfield and is able to regain control of his vehicle before the endof the straight he shall forfeit 2 positions in the classification. If he does not regain controland does not return to the track before the end of the straight he shall be placed last. Acompetitor who is spun or bumped off the track on the last lap, in contravention of the rules,shall be reinstated where he was prior to the spin or bump, provided the culprit is penalisedas well. If another competitor has passed the feuding competitors while they are involvedwith the spin or bump, the passing competitor shall not be prejudiced by the reinstatement. Inpractical terms it may mean that two competitors are scored with the same position.35.2. The provisions of GCR 274 shall only apply if the point at which a race is determinedas being complete is altered by the race officials, after having afforded competitors a hearingor receiving a protest as the case may be. The provisions are however modified as follows:35.2.1.If 75% of the scheduled laps have been completed in races scheduled to last for 20 laps or

less;35.2.2.If 80% of the scheduled laps have been completed in races scheduled to last for between

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35.2.3.If 90% of the scheduled laps have been completed in races scheduled to last for 36 laps ormore.

35.3.Competitors will be classified according to: -35.3.1.Firstly – the number of laps that they completed and;35.3.2.Secondly - the order in which they passed the start / finish line for the last time.35.4.When applying the above rule race officials shall have regard to the prejudice thatothers could suffer as a result of altering the point at which the race is deemed complete.They are empowered to award an aggrieved competitor the points achieved by the culpritonly if the actions of the culprit warrant an exclusion from the race or event.

OT37 POST-EVENT PROCEDURE37.1.The Clerk of the Course or Technical consultant is specifically empowered to order thatany vehicle that, in his opinion, does not conform to fuel or other specifications is placed inParc Ferme and subjected to post event scrutiny.37.2.He may require that the vehicle be stripped with the cost being borne by the competitor.Re-assembly to be done by the competitor. The provisions of GCR 254 shall apply.37.3.The results of the event shall be posted upon the notice board, or such other place asdescribed in the SR’s, for a period of thirty minutes: -37.3.1.Within thirty minutes of the completion of the last race of the event; or37.3.2.The time stipulated for the commencement of the prize giving function, whichever is the

later.

OT38 COMPLIANCE WITH ENGINE, FUEL AND WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS38.1.The provisions of GCR 254 shall apply.

38.2.The competitor and a maximum of two of his pit mechanics shall, under the directionand scrutiny of the technical team and the scrutineers, carry out the stripping.38.3.The capacity of an engine shall be limited to the measurement of the bore and strokeonly. The method of the calculation stipulated in GCR 37 shall apply. Each cylinder shall bemeasured individually and the engine capacity shall be the sum of such individual volumes.

OT36 DEAD HEATS AND TIES36.1.Competitors, who are adjudged to have dead heated for a place in a particular race, shallbe awarded an equal share of the cumulative total of the points they would have scored hadthey finished one ahead of the other. The competitor finishing behind those who have deadheated shall be awarded the points for the position he would have achieved had the precedingcompetitors finished one ahead of the other.36.2.In the case of a dead heat for the first place in respect of the final race of an event, theprizes for the first and second place will be divided equally between the two competitors.Dead heats for other positions will be dealt with similarly. This only applies if the prizes aredetermined by the race placing and not points scored. An award will be shared.36.3.A tie in respect of "qualifying" (heats prior to the final heat) will be broken by reference to the second and then thirdbest heat results. If the tie still persists preference will be given to the competitor who posted theresult first.36.4.A tie for points occurring prior to a final for an event will be broken by taking intoaccount the competitors’ highest placing obtained during the heats of the event. If this doesnot resolve the tie reference shall be made to "qualifying", if applicable. If this does not resolve the tie the competitor who first obtained the highest placing shall take preference. If this doesnot resolve the tie the competitors shall draw.36.5. A tie for points occurring after a final of an event will be broken by taking into accountthe highest placing obtained in the final of the event.

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38.4.Where regulations specify the use of unaltered standard parts the scrutineers/technicalteam shall be entitled to remove suspect parts and compare them to parts that are availablefrom the supplier of such parts. Parts so removed shall be sealed in containers or bags andshall only be opened at the time and place advised to the competitor. The competitor will bedeemed to be suspended for as long as it may take the technical team or scrutineers toestablish whether or not the parts are standard. The technical team and the scrutineers shallact without delay and deal with the legibility or otherwise of the parts expeditiously. Inrespect of all engine and parts used the onus of proof in respect of the legality of the part orengine remains that of the competitor. If the competitor is not able to prove the legality of thepart or engine to the satisfaction of the Technical Consultant the part will be impounded anddelivered to MSA. A formal hearing will be convened within 21 days of the Wednesdayfollowing the event to determine the legality of the part. Regulations regarding representationper GCR's apply.38.5.Samples of fuel shall be taken at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. Please referto the guidelines in respect of fuel sampling as contained in GCR 240.38.6.The organisers, the duly appointed technical consultant (or failing him the chiefscrutineer) and the Clerk of the Course, acting in concert, shall be entitled to instruct acompetitor to swap to a control fuel as follows:

38.6.1.The swapping procedure shall take place in a controlled environment and may,notwithstanding any regulation to the contrary be conducted on the infield of a circuit;

38.6.2.The competitor shall drain all fuel from his vehicle under the supervision of a dulyappointed official;

38.6.3.The organiser shall have a supply of fuels complying with these regulations as well as anypermitted additives available;

38.6.4. The competitor shall be entitled to elect whether or not he wishes the drained fuel to bebottled for testing purposes at the time of draining and shall be barred from exercising hisright to have the fuel tested if he does not make such an election at this point;

38.6.5.All details of the procedure shall be properly documented and countersigned by theofficial and the competitor concerned;

38.6.6.The competitor shall be liable for the reasonable cost of the fuel and additives suppliedand non-payment of these costs shall constitute sufficient grounds for the refusal of theentry of the competitor from the next or similar event;

38.6.7.The competitor shall also be entitled to recover the fuel or balance of the fuel drained fromhis vehicle as the case may be.

38.7.In respect of compliance with minimum weights the following:38.7.1.Competitors are reminded that vehicles can be checked at any time and it is therefore

advisable to ensure that adequate compensation is made for the loss of fluids during anevent.

38.7.2.All checking shall be done on the authority of the duly empowered race officials only andshall be properly supervised and recorded.

38.7.3.The competitor whose vehicle is to be weighed shall be required to declare whether or notthe vehicle is intact when presenting the vehicle for weighing.

38.7.4.Competitors who allege that they have lost parts of their vehicle in a just-completed raceshall be afforded an opportunity to indicate which portions have been lost. They shall berequired to satisfy the chief scrutineer and / or the technical delegate that the parts hadbeen lost in the race just completed. Once the said officials are satisfied they shall beentitled to remove a similar part from elsewhere on the vehicle and weigh the part. Theweight of the part shall be added to the weight of the vehicle. If the part so indicated do notmake up the weight needed to have the vehicle equal the minimum weight or the officials

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are not satisfied that the part was lost in the race the competitor will be deemed to havebeen underweight.

38.7.5.A vehicle that had sustained race damage, as set out above shall be allowed a kilogram inrespect of the weight limit itself as well as the criteria regarding the imposition ofpenalties. All other vehicles shall comply.

38.8.The provisions of GCR 256 in respect of incidental findings shall apply.

OT39 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.39.1.A minimum of 16 fire extinguishers shall be available for use on track before the start ofan event.39.2.The extinguishers shall all be certified and in working order. The extinguishers utilisedshall be of the stored pressure type containing ABC powder type and shall have a minimumcapacity of 9 kg. The extinguisher shall furthermore be serviced by an SABS approvedservice provider and shall bear proof of such service.39.3.These shall be positioned as follows: two in the pits, 1 at each corner (4 in total), two inthe centre of the track. The remaining extinguishers shall be on board a rescue or recoveryvehicle to facilitate swift deployment.39.4.Circuits that have separate pit areas, at opposite sides of the track, for different classesof vehicles shall be required to place two extinguishers in each such pit area as well. Theamount of extinguishers required shall also increase accordingly.39.5.Extinguishers used during the event shall be replaced from reserve supplies before theevent may continue.

OT40 RECOVERY VEHICLES.40.1.A minimum of two breakdown vehicles, well equipped with a suitable drag-offrope/line, must be in attendance at all times.40.2.These vehicles shall be equipped with properly mounted push bars set up at the midpoint of the midget class rear bumper.40.3.For regional, national, national championship or international events, the aboverequirement shall be increased to three and must remain as such for the complete duration ofthe event.

OT41 PENALTIES41.1.Any breach of these regulations, the GCR’s, the SSR’s or the SR's for any competitionshall be penalised by the appropriate official whether or not any penalty is specified for suchbreach.41.2.The Clerk of the Course shall be entitled to impose one or more of the followingpenalties for contravening a particular rule for which no specific penalty is prescribed:

41.2.1.A reprimand;41.2.2.A points or time penalty;41.2.3.The amendment of the classification with the culprit being moved down the classification.41.2.4.A fine up to a maximum of R10 000; or41.2.5.The exclusion of a competitor41.2.6.A load up instruction – which requires the competitor, his family and crew to leave the

venue.41.3.The penalties listed below shall be imposed by the Clerk of the Course (or technicalconsultant in respect of technical infringements) once it has been established that acompetitor has contravened these regulations. The Clerk of the Course may in addition finethe competitor or request further action by the Stewards or MSA if the circumstances warrantsame. The penalties are;

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OFFENCE PENALTY

(As detailed below or in applicable rule) (To be applied – subject to the applicable rules)

41.3.1.Entering an event without a validoval club membership.

41.3.2.Failing to present a vehicle forscrutiny or attendingto

documentation

41.3.3.Failing to present a vehicle forscrutiny or attendingto documentation within the

required time

41.3.4.Failure to attend drivers briefing

41.3.5.Contravention of regulationsconcerning race wear

41.3.6.Ignoring flags deployed by the Clerkof the Course

41.3.7.Pushing or driving a vehicle in adirection other than inthe direction of the course during

racing or practicing

41.3.8.Changing drivers or permitting otherpersons to race his race car

Withdrawal of licence.

Exclusion from the event

Placement at the back of the grid for heats notdetermined by the results of other heats or beingdropped 2 positions in the heats determined byqualifying times.

Exclusion from the event or placement at theback of the grid for heats not determined by theresults of other heats or being dropped 2positions in the heats determined by qualifyingtimes.

Exclusion from the race concerned, increasing toexclusion from the event.

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned to exclusion from the race or event forrepeated or serious offences

Exclusion from the race or event

Exclusion from the event

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41.3.9.Passing another competitor on theassembly lap, jumpstarting, failing toslow down into the last corner ornot maintaining

formation lap pace prior to start

41.3.10.Assuming incorrect grid position

41.3.11.Failure to be seated at the wheelthroughout the whole time a vehicleis being push started

41.3.12.Failure to obey an officialinstruction while vehicle is beingpushed started

41.3.13.Passing anothercompetitor whilst under safety

(yellow flag) or not complying withsafety flag regulations

41.3.14.Being responsible for anincident that causes a race to be rununder caution or stopped

41.3.15.Unauthorised replenishment ofvehicles on the infield or track orcarrying out repairs on the track

41.3.16.Being responsible for damage toanother competitor that renderedthat competitor unable to participateor compete further in that race or theevent.

41.3.17.Responsibility for an accident in thefirst lap that leads to a stoppage of therace

41.3.18.Spinning off of a competitor duringthe race when not authorised

in the rules or spinning off outside thespinning zone

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned to exclusion from the race or event forrepeated or serious offences. The penalty may beapplied to the next race.

Placing at the back of the field

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned to exclusion from the race or event forrepeated or serious offences

Exclusion from the race or event

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned to exclusion from the race or event forrepeated or serious offences. The offendingcompetitor may be placed behind the aggrievedcompetitor in the classification. The offendingcompetitor may also be placed in the position heheld at the time of the offence.

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned to exclusion from the race or event forrepeated or serious offences

Exclusion from the race

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned to exclusion from the race or event ifthe other competitor is unable to participatefurther and the actions were found to be contraryto race regulations

Placement at the rear of the grid and exclusion forcontinued offences of the same type

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned if the race is still being run. When therace is complete a penalty ranging from the

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41.3.19.Disorderly conduct during a race orthe contravention of drivingregulations.

41.3.20.Allowing a party other than thecompetitor or authorised officialtouching a competing vehicleduring a race

41.3.21.Pushing a competing vehicleacross the finish line or along thetrack

41.3.22.Failure to furnish the Clerk of theCourse with an incident report

41.3.23.Contravention of technicalregulations or specifications wherean advantage is gained. Refer GCR176 (i)(a) and (b). The use of illegalfuels or fuel additives or thecontravention of technicalregulations in respect of engines andminimum weights.

amendment of the classification so that theculprit is placed behind the aggrieved competitorto exclusion from the race or event for repeatedor serious offences

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned if the race is still being run. When therace is complete a penalty ranging from theamendment of the classification so that the culpritis placed behind the aggrieved competitor toexclusion from the race or event for repeated orserious offences

Placement at the back of the grid of the raceconcerned if the race is still being run. If theoffence is brought to the attention of officialsafter the completion of the race – exclusion.

Imposition of a meaningful points penaltyincreasing to exclusion from a race or event forserious or repeated offences.

Exclusion from the race

As a minimum - Exclusion form the event.Depending on the nature of the irregularityfurther penalties ranging from exclusion from theresults of the previous 3 events forming part ofthe same series to a 6-month ban from racing.

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41.3.24.Contravention of technicalregulations or specifications otherthan engine limitations and fuelspecifications where an advantage isnot gained. Refer GCR 176 (i)(a)and (b).

41.3.25.Refusal to subject a vehicle to postevent scrutiny or failure to stripvehicle when so instructed or toprovide fuel samples or to swap fuelwhen so instructed

41.3.26.Utilising an unmarked or illegal tyre

41.3.27.Having consumed alcohol orotherillegal substance

41.3.28.Disorderly conduct as set out inGCR 172. This includes disorderlyconduct by the entrant or his pitcrew.

41.3.29.Forcing a yellow or red flag

A fine of not less than R500

Exclusion from the event

Exclusion from the event

Please refer to MSA Anti-doping code

Suspension of the competitor for six months fora first offence, irrespective of whether thecompetitor caused the incident or retaliated.Second and further offences should be penalisedby doubling up the previous sentence. As apractice guide officials dealing with these issuesshould ensure that the competitor, his vehicleand crew ARE loaded up and leaves thepremises.

Placement at the back of the grid. Uponcompletion of the race a hearing to establish thefacts. If guilty – load up.

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IMPORTANT NOTICEThe stated penalties are listed for the convenience of the competitors and officials alike butdo not override any other penalties contained elsewhere in these rules and regulations, inthe sporting regulations or in the GCR’s.

41.4.The Clerk of the Course or the technical consultant shall be entitled to impose a penaltyfor technical infringements without the need for a hearing in terms of GCR 175.

41.5.The Clerk of the Course shall similarly be entitled to place a competitor at the back of thegrid, exclude him from a race by means of the black flag and warn him by means of the blackand white flag without the need for a hearing where this sanction is called for in the start andrace regulations.41.6.The Clerk of the Course shall be entitled to impose penalties without the need for ahearing if the competitor refuses or neglects to report to the Clerk of the Course. He shall besimilarly entitled if the competitor departs from the hearing without waiting for the Clerk ofthe Course’s decision or subjects him to abuse. In cases other than where the competitor wasexcluded from a race due the use of the black flag, the Clerk of the Course shallcommunicate his decision and penalty to the competitor verbally. He shall be required to putsame in writing as soon as circumstances permit, but shall do so immediately he is advised ofthe competitor’s intention to protest that decision.41.7.The Clerk of the Course shall specifically be empowered to change a warning flag intoan exclusion from a race or heat after the completion of the race or heat in question.Similarly the Clerk of the Course shall be able to take action and impose any penaltyprovided for in these regulations against any competitor irrespective of the completion of therace concerned and irrespective of whether or not the competitor received, saw oracknowledged any such signal.41.8.The penalty for dangerous driving may be reduced if the offence relates to an isolatedincident. The penalty for acts of dangerous driving shall be imposed even if such acts wereinvoluntary.41.9.The penalty for failing to attend competitors briefing may only be imposed if such abriefing is specified in the SR's for the event.41.10.The stewards of the meeting shall be authorised to increase penalties, fines, andperiods of suspension for serious violations of the rules by a competitor by at least 100%.Fighting and the abuse of officials shall be considered to be such violations. It is howeverthat the Clerk of the Course discharges his duties in respect of such incident to the full extentof his powers. Stewards should bear in mind that if the Clerk of the Course has notdischarged his duty their actions as stewards may be unlawful and they, the stewards, exposethemselves to disciplinary action.41.11.Any penalty under these regulations shall not prevent any further appropriate action byDO4SA. Race officials are reminded that they have extensive powers on the day and as suchmatters that are not dealt with by them on the day of the event will not be investigated byDO4SA unless the ability of the official who could or would not deal with the incident is notalso investigated by DO4SA.41.12.All penalties imposed by the Clerk of the Course shall be posted on the notice board assoon as possible after the hearing with the competitor concerned.

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IMPORTANT NOTICECOMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED REPRESENTATION AT ALL FORMAL HEARINGS.SUCH REPRESENTATION TO BE PER THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF GCR 212.

OT42 PROTESTS AND APPEALS42.1.There are 3 levels of resolving a grievance concerning racing conduct and results being:-

42.1.1.A query to the clerk of the course;42.1.2.A protest to the stewards; and42.1.3.The Appeal42.2.Querying from the clerk of the course42.2.1.A competitor shall be entitled to query a incident or decision with the Clerk of theCourse

during the event.42.2.2.The Clerk of the Course shall decide how and when to deal with the query, which decision

shall be final.42.2.3.Once the event is complete a compulsory 30 minute cool down period shall apply.

Thereafter queries regarding driving conduct and results shall be made to the Clerkof theCourse within 30 minutes.

42.2.4.These queries shall be logged and shall be resolved as swiftly as possible.42.2.5.The regulations in respect of hearings and representation shall apply.42.2.6.The Clerk of the Course shall advise record the queries and shall record their decisions in

writing. The record of the queries shall be posted on the notice board and shall be regardedas due notice of their findings/decisions.

42.2.7.The Clerk of the Course may postpone a hearing for presentation of video footage or oralevidence.

42.3.Protests42.3.1.Competitors are referred to Parts IX and X of the MSA Handbook.42.3.2.No protest can be made regarding any sporting matter unless the query procedure has been

followed. Protests regarding technical matters are not affected.42.3.3.The time limits for the lodgement of protests shall notwithstanding the contents of the

MSA handbook be as follows:42.3.3.1.A protest concerning any aspect of the track or instructions to the competitors – within 30

minutes of signing on for events before his arrival and within 15 minutes thereafter42.3.3.2.A protest against the acceptance of an entry - within fifteen minutes of the aggrieved

competitor becoming aware of the entry.42.3.3.3.The protests described in GCR 200(ii) – within 10 minutes of the posting of the grid

concerned.42.3.3.4.A protest concerning the decision of the Clerk of the Course – within 30 minutes of the

record of queries being posted.

43.3.A competitor who receives a red card for the first time shall be suspended from allforms ofmotorsport until for 2 race meetings have been run at his home circuit for theparticular class.

OT43 CARD SYSTEM43.1.Any competitor who is excluded from a race for any driving conduct relatedinfringement shall be summonsed to a hearing at which he/she will most likely receive a yellow card warning. Such hearing is to be held within 7 days of the infringement. A secondyellow card offence shall receive a red card. It follows that two yellow cards cannot be issued for offences occuring within the same heat (the most serioius offence is considered.)43.2.These penalties shall be recorded in the competitor’s scrutiny book and shall be reportedto DO4SA.

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43.4.Once the suspension is served the red card falls away and the competitor has a cleanslate.43.5.A second red card shall mean a 4 race meeting ban, a third an 8 meeting ban and so on.43.6.A competitor who is serving a ban may not participate in any event of any statusanywhere in the country.43.7.A yellow card shall lapse after a competitor has participated without further incident inat least 50% plus one of the races (not events) held at his home circuit during the six monthsfollowing the receipt of the yellow card.43.8.It shall be the duty of the competitor to affix a 45 x 30 cm yellow sticker onto theoutside (in relation to the track when racing) rear side window in saloon cars or the outsideof the main wing in respect of open wheel vehicles.

OT44 VIDEO FOOTAGE44.1.In view of the high incidence of video recordings found at oval racing events raceofficials are more and more regularly confronted with the demand that video footage must beviewed. These demands are mostly made to implore the officials to act against a competitor.Conversely video footage is produced by competitors in support of a demand that a penaltythat was imposed must be reversed.44.2.The Clerk of the Course shall refer all such footage to a television adjudicator. Thisadjudicator shall be a graded Clerk of the Course at regional and national championshipstatus events. At other events he shall be a person well versed with the rules of oval racing,typically a retired driver. This adjudicator will be deemed to be a judge of fact.44.3.The adjudicator shall view the footage in the presence of those affected and shallcommunicate his findings to the parties and to the Clerk of the Course. The findings of theadjudicator shall be final.44.4.The Clerk of the Course shall thereafter act in accordance with the findings and maypenalise the offending competitors.44.5.Where footage is presented as part of the protest or appeal procedure the footage shallbe viewed by the stewards of the meeting, tribunal or Court of Enquiry as the case may be.These parties are entitled to request the adjudicator to advise them.44.6.Where clerks of the course or stewards are called upon to deal with unruly behaviour ontrack it is advisable that they ascertain whether or not there is video footage available prior toholding the hearing. Such footage often highlights the seriousness of the behaviour andgenerally places the sequence of events into perspective.

OT45 DECISIONS OF THE OFFICIALS45.1.Given the nature of the sport officials have to decide potentially contentious issueswithin split seconds, without the luxuries of video footage and replays.45.2.Hence any decision made by the officials shall be deemed to be in good faith and unlessa decision can be rectified by agreement between the parties (normally the aggrievedcompetitor and the culprit) any decision taken by the officials shall stand and shall not beprotestable until the racing is complete.45.3.No protest shall be permitted unless the aggrieved competitor has followed the queryprocedure above.45.4.It is therefore possible that a competitor may be incorrectly penalised. Unfortunately itis not possible to legislate for human error and oval racing has to accept these as part of thesport just as many other sporting codes have to do.45.5.In incidents where a thorough investigation of the facts / video evidence reveals thatsome other party is guilty – that party may be penalised.

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45.6.Neither the Clerk of the Course nor the stewards shall be entitled to order the re-run of arace, irrespective of the incident, the damage suffered by the aggrieved competitor or theeffect the incident has on his standing in an event, championship or series. They shallhowever bear these factors in mind when taking action against the offending competitor.45.7.The Clerk of the Course or the stewards may, after a hearing regarding an incident thatthey witnessed or was reported to them or was protested be entitled to alter the point at whicha race was completed or award points to the aggrieved competitor to address such anincident. Please refer OT 35.2. To clarify this it must be understood that intervention of thiskind must be reserved for offences/incidents where the innocent party has suffered prejudiceand must be reflected by action against the transgressor, at least equal to the benefit gainedover the aggrieved competitor. It would be appropriate for two or more competitors to have thesame race result as a result after intervention by the race officials. Should such anintervention lead to a tie in points the competitor who was penalised shall defer to the others.If the competitor who was elevated into a position of a tie as a result of this intervention heshall defer to the other competitor on equal points. It is stressed that this regulation is notmeant to resolve incidents where no blame can be apportioned.

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TECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONSCR 1 Protective clothing

1. Full fire retardant overhalls are compulsory.2. Minimum requirement is a level 1, single layer race suit.3. The composition of the suit even if small percentages are used may not be of a polyester, nylon

or synthetic material.4. Mechanic overhalls will not be permitted.5. Two piece race suites not permissible.6. No pushing up of sleeves permitted whilst racing.7. Fire retardant gloves are compulsory.8. Open finger tip gloves are not permitted.9. It is mandatory for competitors racing with Methanol to wear balaclavas.10.Neck braces shall be mandatory for all open wheeled classes and competitors under 18 years and

recommendable to all other classes.11.Only full face helmets to be used.

8. All piping( brakes and fuel) and wiring must be installed above the floor board or chassis.9. All saloon vehicles shall be able to self start and self starters have to be in a good working

condition.

CR 3 Batteries1. It shall be mandatory for batteries to be bolted down.2. Battery shall be bolted down by way of a cross bracket.3. Cross bar specs: flat 5mm,round 8mm or square 8mm x 8mm and hold down bolts

minimum of 8mm.4. Batteries shall be covered by a non conductive material to prevent short circuiting in case

of an accident.5. Batteries fitted in the competitors compartment shall be mounted in a leak proof

compartment, eg. Boat battery box and still be bolted down inside the box and box coverneed to be strapped down as well.

6. In all instances batteries should be easily accessible for scrutineers to inspect.

CR 4 Boot lids1. All boot lids must be retained, and may be replaced with fibreglass replicas with a

minimum thickness of 2 mm.

CR 2 Safety RegulationsApplicable to all classes

2. Methanol- it shall be mandatory that all methanol storage containers(jerry cans)be marked by spray or sticker the letter M or ME in the colours red or orange.

1. All joints and seams in the construction of the vehicle shall be properly mitered andwelded.

3. All flammable items such as dashboards, plastics, carpets, upholstery and hood lining must be removed.

this is to prevent the bonnet dislodging and secondly preventing, burns of any naturetowards a competitor.

4. All bitumen cladding on the interior of the vehicle has to be removed.5. All lights and windows must be removed and only the rear side windows may be replaced with transparent/transluscent lexan / perspex.6. Under no circumstances may a vehicle compete without a secured bonnet, the purpose of

7. Bonnets shall be constructed and fit in such a manner that no open gaps will display whenclosed.

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CR 6 Bumpers1. All piping utilized for the purpose of bumpers shall remain in a single tubular form, it

follows, that under no circumstances may any of these pipes be filled in any manner orhave additional smaller tubing inserted to the inside of the larger pipe.

2. Rear bumper specification for club and national status classes on dirt are restricted to asingle pipe of material not exceeding OD38 x 2mm thickness.

3. All sharp ends have to be bent inwards into the body, and bumpers may not protrudemore than 50 mm beyond the tyre or the body work an must be detachable.

4. No external front bumpers in all classes except midgets5. Rear bumpers

Must be horizontal, double pipes(+- 150 mm apart) with four(4) support pipes inbetween and maximum of six(6) mounting points including the mounting to the internalpipe, The height must be centre, covering the taillights and 130mm to 170mm apartfrom each other. A maximum of two(2) horizontal pipes are allowed.

CR 7 Competition Numbers and advertisements on cars1. All numbers shall be displayed on a contrasting backing. It is recommended that

3. Advertisements/sponsors must not scramble the number of the vehicle;4. Four displays of the numbers and prefixes are required: - on both sides of the vehicle, on

bolt, sticker size no smaller than 200mm in diameter, displayed on either side of thevehicle;

7. The colour which is to be used as the display for the methanol sticker shall be of acontrasting colour to the colour of the car;

CR 8 Engine Positions:1. Rear mounted engine vehicles, the positions of the engines may not be altered in any

manner and must be retained in the original manufactured fitted position (Tin Top);2. The rear face of the engine is where the bell housing and the engine meet;3. Measurements applicable to engine positions of front mounted engines, in rear wheel

drive vehicles;

8. Only, rear side windows (which are to be replaced with transparent lexan or polycarbonate) may be sign written;

6. Internal bumpersInternal bumpers-piping material used shall have a maximum OD of 38mm x 2mmthickness. The internal bumper shall be shaped in accordance of the vehicle’s front andrear silhouette. Additional radiator protection may be installed internally with no morethan 4 mounting points.

2. Race numbers under no circumstances may be applied free hard in any method. Only vinyl lettering or a professional sign writer application will be acceptable;

numbers are preferably black letters on a white background, with a minimum size of300mm high and 50mm readable font stroke;

the roof and on the visor;5. Advertisements and slogans may not be of discriminatory manner;5.1 Numbers 1, 2 and 3 will be reserved for SA Champions AND Regional Champions only;5.2 No longer may clubs use 1,2 or 3 for Club Champions;6. Methanol using vehicles shall all have an orange or red sticker displaying ME or lightning

9. Competition numbers are also to be displayed on the right or left hand side of the visors and must be clearly legible to the point scorers. Numbers must have a minimum vertical size of 120mm.All National Champion (e.g. SA1,SA2, SA3) and Regional Champion (e.g. WP1,WP2,WP3) must have been attained within a DO4SA Championship / Series. No other numbers implying that the competitor is a National or Regional Champion may be displayed at DO4SA enets.

CR 5 Brakes and Brake Lights1. Brakes are mandatory on all vehicles in all classes2. All vehicles are to brake on three of four wheels3. Brake lights are optional.

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4. The back face of the engine will not be more than 600mm backwards from a line drawnacross the centres of the two front wheels which will be determined by means of a plumbline using the method described as in the drawing;

5. The engine may not be fitted with a offset of more than 50mm from the centre line of thevehicle.

CR 9 Exhaust:1. Midget class exhaust specification see class rules;2. Exhausts fitted below the floor pan shall have saddles fitted at +- 33% and 66% of

3. Exhaust systems installed above the floor pan with tailpipes passing out throughthe side of the vehicle, shall do so at a maximum height of 450mm measured fromthe ground to the top of the pipe with the vehicle parked on a level floor, withdriver seated and tyres measured at racing pressures;

4. Exhaust systems installed above the floor pan may not protrude more than 50mmbeyond the body silhouette;

6. A fitment of an exhaust and silencer box is mandatory to saloon and Midgetsclasses;

Back face ofengin 600mm

Plumblineacrossengin

Bell

GearboxBack faceof engin

600mmPlumplineacrossengin

the vehicle to retain the exhaust in the event of exhaust breaking.

5. Exhaust noise levels may not exceed 105 decibels, this shall remain mandatory forhealth and environmental reasons;

engine, and between driver's compartment and fuel cell or fuel tank;2. All firewalls are to be constructed of metal only. Neither plastic nor fibreglass or rubber isacceptable.

CR 10 Fire Walls:1. All vehicles must have metal firewalls between the driver's compartment and

3. Fire walls will be free of any holes, other than where pipes are lead through with precise fitment;

4. Sketch - Midget Fire Wall behind the competitor;

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stem

CR 11 Flywheels:1. Cast steel/iron, Aluminium and metal fly wheels permitted;2. Aluminium fly wheels are permitted in all classes except Sprint Cars, Midgets.3. It is highly recommended that steel or Aluminium fly wheels are used for racing

purposes;4. When lightening fly wheels, keep the lightening limited for safety purposes;

wall; Fuel tanks must be mounted in a separate compartment to thecompetitor;

7. Fuel tanks must be securely mounted to the boot floor or the chassiswith bolts or metal straps;

competitor compartment must be of a steel material and may not have joints;

Diagram of tank breather system

CR 12 Fuel tanks and fuel pipes:1. Normal vehicles (tin-top) may not retain the original position of their fuel tanks,

(shall be removed from the original position); It is highly recommended thatproperly designed and manufactured racing fuel tanks are used or bag type fuelcells which reduces the risk of fuel spillage from accident damage.

2. The wall thickness of metal fuel tanks shall be no less than 1mm;3. A fuel tank breather, which shall vent externally, must be fitted to all fuel tanks.4. An airtight non-return valve is advisable (in the fuel-breather pipe).5. The fuel tank cap must be non-vented type;6. The fuel tank shall be mounted in the boot space of the car behind the fire

8. A fire wall must be constructed to separate the competitor from the fuel tankand fuel pumps as well as the breather system;

9. The fuel lines must run above the floor or lowest chassis pipes.;10. The section of the fuel line running inside the vehicle past the

One way Valve

Non vented Filler Cap

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1. All vehicles shall have kill switches fitted; Kill switches to be marked red;2. The fitment of the kill switch fitted shall be within the competitors reach and his

sight when strapped in;3. If the internal kill switch cannot be reach by an official easily, it shall be mandatory

for an additional external kill switch to be fitted;4. Kill switches need to break the ignition and electric fuel pump circuits and battery

circuits.

CR 16 Prop Shaft/Drive Shaft/Running Gear Protection:General Prop shaft protection hoops:

1. Drivers must be protected from open running prop shafts by two steel bands, with aminimum width of 50 mm;

2. These bands shall at least be 5mm thick and be bolted or welded to the chassis;These bands are to prevent a broken shaft from lifting and coming into the cockpitarea;

3. The one band shall be a maximum of 150 mm behind the front yoke measuredfrom the front of the prop shaft;

Prop shafts running below chassis:4. Vehicles shall have a collar/hoop that would prevent the front end of the running

gear (prop shaft or torque tube) to lodge into the track should it break while thevehicle is in motion;

5. The hoop should be approximately 25% along the distance of the shaft asmeasured from the front of the prop shaft;

CR 17 Race Seats:1. Race seat minimum specifications for the purpose of oval track racing:2. Race seat shall have holes where seat belts can be let through, one on each side of

the seat for lap belts and two on the back rest at shoulder height for the belts to exitto its mounting points;

3. It is highly recommended to fit a FIA approved seat;4. Only bucket race seats permitted, no adjustable back rest reclining road car or race

styled seats will be permitted;5. Fibre Glass Seats have to be bolted with tear plates;6. Tear plate specification shall be a 50mm x 50mm x 2mm thick, each bolt shall

receive such a tear plate;7. Seats are to be mounted with a support bar across, behind the backrest of the seat,

just below shoulder height;8. Fibre glass seats have to be padded and covered with a non-flammable material;9. Fibre glass seats, wall thickness - minimum thickness of 8mm;

Aluminium seats are permitted; Aluminium seat, wall thickness -minimum thickness of 2.5mm;

10.Vehicles that have cracked and broken seats shall automatically be excluded from theevent, without any further negotiations;

CR14 Mirrors:1. Mirrors in all classes optional, but may not protrude from the sides of the vehicle.

CR 15 Mudflaps:1. Mudflaps in all classes are optional, but may be mandatory is certain classes, so please refer to class-specific rules. It is strongly advised that all cars have sturdy mudflaps at the rear to prevent mud from disadvantaging the following competitor.

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shall be of steel;3. The pipes must be mounted on the floor between the firewall and the radiator;4. All joints are to be enclosed by a rubber sock and all hoses are to be double

clamped;5. Radiator shield protectors are mandatory with the following regulations applicable;6. A fitment of a shield in lexan or Perspex shall be fitted to protect the competitor

from a burst water pipe;7. The shield could be made up in two designs namely:8. A straight up shield covering and protecting the competitor in full whilst seated, this to

be the full range of the radiator and competitor;9. An upright shield with a hood covering the top of the radiator to form an airflow

tunnel so not to restrict air intake, being the full width of the radiator, protecting thecompetitor whilst seated;

CR 19 Safety Nets/Protector Plate-Open Wheels:1. Safety Nets are optional on all saloon vehicles;

Fitment of safety net requirements:2. Saloon cars – to the driver side of the door3. It shall cover the full window area from the rear of the driver’s seat to the front of the

seat;4. The net shall be mounted to the roll cage above the driver’s head, with quick

release clasps, which shall be fixed to the sissy bar, it follows that the net shall bereleased from the sissy bar

5. Open wheeled vehicles shall have full safety nets fitted to the left hand side of thevehicle - mandatory;

CR 20 Protector Plates for open wheeled vehicles:1. It shall be mandatory for all open wheeled vehicles to have a protector plate to the

right hand side enclosing the cockpit up to the height of the competitor’s shoulderwhen seated;

CR 21 Safety/Roll Gages:1. The safety cage know as a roll cage is a structural framework designed to prevent

serious body shell deformation and bodily harm in the case of collision or a car turningover;

event of an accident, no metal piping could break off causing bodily harm. The rollcage has to be designed so to protect the competitor;

CR 18 Radiator Safety Control:1. All joints shall be double clamped, and pipe ends to be flared; in competitors cockpits.2. All piping to and from the radiator, other than the joints and the overflow pipes

2. It is compulsory for all vehicles to have a fully constructed roll cages with no offset;3. Great care has to be taken that roll cages are constructed in the fashion, that in an

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Diagram of Roll Cage1. The example shall be a mandatory minimum requirement;2. The cross bar behind the driver seat(blue) shall be mounted flush directly behind

the backrest of the seat in order to support the backrest. This cross bar shall be justbelow the shoulder of the driver when seated;

3. Additional cross bars may be added to the cage;4. Where the roll cage has lost strength due to bends, triangulated bracing to reinforce

the cage would be necessary;5. All welding points to be welded 100% and the less accessible areas no less

tha75%;6. Round tubing shall have a minimum outside diameter of 38mm and a minimum wall

thickness of 2mm;7. Where the driver’s helmets could come into contact with the safety cage, a non-

CR 22 Seat Belts1.Quick release seat belt and shoulder harness are mandatory;

Seat belts must have a minimum of four points;2.No hand stitching or homemade alterations permitted to belts;3.Only SABS or International standard belts permitted;4.Safety belts and driver seats must be secured to the roll cage or frame (not to the

floor pan);

Fitment of Seat Belts:1. The shoulder belt will exit through the backrest of the seat horizontally to the rear

mounting point with a maximum of 10degrees upwards and maximum of 20degreedownward from the exit point;

2. The lap belts will exit through the side hole fitment of the seat, and form a verticalline to the mounting points with a maximum of 30degrees rearward;

3. The crotch belt application – it shall exit though the seat downward vertical viewedfrom the side with a maximum of 20degree rearward towards the mounting points;If the fitment of the shoulder belt cannot fit as above, the fitment of the shoulderbelt may be taken down to the chassis, but must be supported with a crossbarbehind the back rest of the seat at the same height of the seat belt exit holes inorder for the crossbar to function as a support for the belt going down in order forthe bar to take the downward pressure of the shoulder belt and not the seat backrest;

4. Existing vehicles that have seat belts and seats mounted to the floor pan have tobe supported by 50mm x 50mm washers or 75mm x 2mm in diameter tear plate;

5. The installation of the cross bar shall be mandatory for this fitment;

CR 23 Space Frame/Purpose Built/Semi-space Frames:

Space Frame Vehicle definition:1.A space frame vehicle is a tubular frame constructed of square or round tubing to

form the chassis and roll cage as a unit and has a detachable body shell.2.The body work must be detachable as a unit;

Flexi Vehicle (American Saloon) definition1.A Flexi is built from a tubular frame constructed with round, square or rectangular

flammable padding should be fitted.8. Sissy bars shall be fitted in such a manner that the competitor's hips and knees are

bone incident the other vehicle would collide with the sissy bar;No offset frames allowed in any four-cylinder class.

completely protected when he/she is strapped into the seat.9. The sissy bars should be constructed in such a manner that in an event of a T-

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tubing and cladded with metal sheeting or composite material panels to take onthe appearance of a sedan motorcar in silhouette;

Space framed vehicles under construction –Once the competitor has completed the frame prior to them fitting the bodypanels, they are obliged to contact the vehicle construction safety team (theseappointments have been made at each club) in order for them to inspect thecarcass framework.The inspection in particular will include the checking of the welding, rollcage, suspension and various mounting points;The team will similarly note in the scrutiny book of the competitor that the vehiclehad been inspected and has safely been passed.

hinge arrangement whereby it folds, at or near the top sissy bar;4.Doors may be made fully removable, provided they are securely fitted during races.5.The securing pins shall be removable from the outside;

All semi-space frame, space-frame or purpose built vehicles1. shall have a reinforced floor area for the driver’s seat and feet;2. No alterations to the roof of tin tops or standard car bodies permitted;3. The backrest of the driver seat may not be further back than 200mm behind the

“B” pillar when a saloon body or flexi is used.(This measurement is taken from therearmost part of the pillar to the rearmost part of the backrest).

CR 24 Tow Hooks:1. All vehicles are to install tow hooks to the front and back of the vehicle;

These may not protrude beyond the bumpers of the vehicle;2. It should be clearly marked in red, yellow or orange for tow-vehicle crew to tow the

vehicle with the least delay;

CR 25 Weights:1. Vehicles which require to increase vehicle weights shall do so by fitting ballasts:2. Ballasts, is a non-functional material added to increase vehicle weight. Any ballast

must be permanently fixed to the structure of the vehicle by means of bolting, ofballasts is prohibited;

3. No weight tolerance will be permitted;4. A vehicle may be weighed at any time during the event and remains the responsibility

of the competitor to ensure the vehicle in which he is competing complies to the classweight regulation.

CR 26 Welding:1. All joints and seams in the construction of the vehicle are to be properly mitred

and shall be welded.

5. Weights including driver: 1660cc, 2100cc, Hotrods; 800kgMidgets; 550 kg without driverAmerican Saloon; 1050kg6 cylinders and Lexus; 950kgLate Models; 2200lbs (Crate) and 2300lbs (Supers)

Purpose built and Space framed vehicles –1. Competitor entry and exit into the driver cockpit;2. It shall be mandatory for all competitors to gain access through the “driver door" side.3.Should the height of the door impair access it shall not be cut away but shall have a

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2. All visible welding shall be 100%.

CR 27 Wheel and Tyres1. Tyres/wheels may not protrude beyond the wheel arches or bodywork in saloon

classes.2. No double wheels are permitted.3. Tyre identification – under no circumstances may the tyre manufacturer’s original

extruded side wall markings, indicating manufacturer’s details, size, profile, countryof origin, ratings, serial numbers and batch codes be removed or altered;

CR 28 Wheel and Body Protector1. Wheel and body sill protectors are fitted between the front and the rear wheels at

sill height and may be fitted to all saloon vehicle classes.2. The wheel and body protector must be straight and only curve inwards at each

ends once mounted.3. The material used shall not exceed 2mm thickness.4. The protector may not protrude more than 30mm beyond the wheel and must be

flush with the bodywork.5. No sharp edges or open round piping permitted, as these shall be rounded back to

the chassis or mounting points.

CR 29 Windscreens and Glass Windows1. All windscreens and glass windows shall be removed if vehicle is being campaigned

permanently on dirt;2. Only the rear side windows may be replaced with lexan or polycarbonate

wings;

1660 MODIFIED SALOON CLASS

MS11.11.2

1.3

1.3.11.4

4. All wheel studs, nuts and bolts are to be fitted and in place;5. Only open ended nuts may be used;6. Wheel bolts eg., like most German vehicles, the bolt has to be fastened at least bythe

Eligibility of vehicle and bodies:Any saloon car body is permitted; and 1400 nissan, golf caddy and ford bantam ldv’s.Any saloon body replicas may be constructed as a space frame with a panel being in solidshape, patchwork pieces making up a panel will not be permitted;The body utilized shall have been powered by a three or four cylinder piston drivenengine;Front and rear wheel drive permitted;The use of an engine originating from another model, manufactured by the same

diameter of the bolt in depth;7. Bead lock rims will be permitted on all wheels;8. Grooving of tyres is permitted.

CR 30 Wings1. Wings are permissible in all classes. Refer to the individual class regulations regarding

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1.5

manufacturer or the use of an engine from another manufacturer shall be permitted, e.g.(Nissan in a Ford Escort body) provided that such engine complies to MS 7;No age restriction to model of vehicle being utilized;

MS22.12.1.1

2.1.22.1.3

MS44.14.2

MS55.15.2

5.3

Car construction:Front wheel drive cars may be converted to rear wheel drive cars and vice versa;Competitors who so wish to convert rear wheel to front wheel and vice versa, shallcontact the DO4SA TC’s for inspection and upon their approval the change will be notedin the scrutiny book;Four wheel drive vehicles not permitted;

MS66.1

6.26.36.4

Dimension and weights:All four wheels of the vehicle must fit within the body of the vehicle, which in turn mustcomply with the maximum dimensions of the vehicles.Maximum vehicle length permitted is 5000mm. (5m)Maximum vehicle width permitted is 2000mm. (2m)Weight – The saloon vehicle and ldv’s may be weighed anytime and must comply to aminimum weight of 800kg including driver,

MS77.1

7.27.3

No in car adjustments permitted, with the exception of brake balancing;

Safety:Non-contact racing.Upon contact being made unintentionally or accidentally, the following vehicle shall leaveenough space for the leading vehicle to regain its position on the track;Ensure that all joints in construction are welded properly- minimum of 75%;

Bumpers:No external steel bumpers permitted, refer to internal bumper regulation;Internal bumper construction ref Technical and Construction regulations cr6.6.Only plastic or fibre-glass bumpers not exceeding 3mm thick may be fitted externally forcosmetic purposes only;No piping to protrude outside of bodywork;

MS33.13.23.3

3.4

Brakes:Single or twin pot brake callipers may be used on the front or rear wheels;No ABS or any other electronic driving aids are permitted;

7.47.4.17.4.27.4.37.5

Engine:Engines utilized will only be permitted, if more than 500 units were sold of the vehiclefrom which it originated in South Africa and if morethan 5000 units were sold in the world from which it originated;The use of the Nissan A15 engine is specifically permitted, subject to all other limitations;The use of an engine originating from another model, manufactured by the samemanufacturer or the use of an engine from another manufacturer shall be permitted,provided that that engine complies with the criteria as set out above, e.g. (Nissan 1200can be replaced with a Nissan 1500 or a Nissan engine may be replaced with a Fordengine.);The engine shall have no more than 4 cylinders1450CC – 16Valve permitted – no tolerance; Std Throttle Body Only.1550cc – 12 valve permitted – no tolerance1660cc – 8 valve permitted – PLUS 2cc toleranceEngines may be solid mounted;

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After market fuel management systems permitted;Only the original intake manifold and induction system may be used;Throttle bodies are not permitted;Air cleaners are free;The rear face of the engine is where the bell housing and engine meet;The rear face will not be more than 600mm back from the centre line of the front wheels;Front wheel drive engines to remain in the original position;Removal of alternators or charging systems is permitted;Aftermarket pistons and rods permitted for example, Arias pistons, Eagle Rods, etc;

MS88.18.28.3

Exhausts:Branches permitted;Exhausts and silencer boxes mandatory and must comply to prescribed noise levels;Maximum decibels 103,

MS1010.1

10.210.310.410.510.610.7

10.810.9

Steering and suspension:Steering racks and steering boxes, or quick ratio versions thereof, power steering fromproduction vehicles are all permitted;Suspension designs are free;Rose joints are permitted;2,3,4,5 and 6 link rear suspension and a pull bar permitted;Spring adjustments are permitted;Only freely available over the counter shock absorbers for example Armstrong, Monroe,Gabriel, shall be permitted, it follows no competition shocks will be allowed, only standardshocks;Gas shocks permitted within this range;Coil over kits permitted;

MS1111.1

11.211.311.411.5

Transmission:Differentials utilized will only be permitted if more than 500 units were sold of the vehiclefrom which it originated within South Africa;Gear ratios are free;Diff ratios are free;Only standard differentials and gearboxes are permitted;Locked differentials are permitted;

MS1212.112.212.312.412.512.612.7

7.67.77.87.97.107.117.127.137.14

Fuel, Fuel management and carburetion:Methanol, avgas, racing and pump fuel permitted;No performance enhancing additives permitted;Methanol lubricant may be used, such as Castrol R40 or castor oil;Maximum 2x40mm side draft or down draft carburetion;Choke tubes 34mm maximum and shall measure as stipulated;It shall not exceed 34mm if measured at any point across diameter;1450cc; Std Throttle Body Only

MS99.19.1.19.29.39.3.19.49.5

Wheels and Tyres:Normal, road legal tyres new or re-tread permitted;Tyres must be freely available from any tyre dealer;Tyres may not bare the inscription “not for highway use, for racing purposes only”;Under no circumstances may any names or sizes be buffed off from the tyre walls;Rally tyres are not permitted;No purpose built or manufactured race tyres are permitted, which include rally tyres;Tyres & rims 13/14 or 15inch with a maximum width of 195 are permitted.

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MS1313.113.2

1660 Modified Dirt 2013/2014Description Permitted Not Permitted

1 Mechanical fuel injection. X2 No aftermarket roller rockers X3 Altered rocker ratios not permitted X4 Aluminium fly wheel X5 Electric water pump X6 Electric fuel pump X7 Pulley sizes/ratio X

13.313.413.5

8 Competition/performance piston and rings X9 Competition/performance Conrods X

10 Competition/performance Crankshaft X11 Any compression ratio X12 Any bore and stroke ratio (1660cc maximum) X13 Competition Valves X14 Modified Tappet covers X15 sump volume and design X16 Camshaft profiling X17 Fuel pressure regulator X18 Weber and Dell’ orto carb parts interchangeable X19 Clutch Plate – Button clutch plates X20 Pressure plate ANY (eg Tilton) X21 Aftermarket ignition systems X22 Branches X23 Altered camshaft drive X24 Dry sump X25 Forced induction (turbo - supercharger) X26 Throttle bodies X27 Wish bone suspension front X28 Independent rear suspension X29 2-3-4-5-6 link suspension X30 Locked diff. X31 Limited slip diff. X32 Front wheel drive space frame. X33 Induction and ram tubes. X34 Air boxes. x35 Station wagon. and panel vans X

36Single or twin calliper per wheel maximum 4callipers per vehicle X

37Single shock per wheel, maximum 4shocks pervehicle X

38 Homemade Steering mechanism X

39Wings not to be adjusted while driving, can beadjusted in pits

40 Alternators or Charging systems X41 Vernier pulleys allowed X

Wings:Wings are permitted, / optional;Wings may not exceed the body width or exceed past the rear of the vehicle; It followsthat the wings shall in all instances, not protrude past the body of the vehicle;Wing end plates to be a maximum of 500mm x 500mm;Vertical plates permitted shall not exceed 4 x vertical plates;The size of the wing is to be contained within the dimensions of the end plates;Height of wing should be no higher than 300mm from the highest point of the roof to thehighest part of the horizontal vane;

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2100cc MODIFIED SALOONS

MS11.11.2

Eligibility of vehicle and bodies:Any saloon car body,Any saloon body replicas may be constructed as a space frame with a panel being in solidshape, patchwork pieces making up a panel will not be permitted;The body utilized shall have been powered by a three or four cylinder piston drivenengine;The use of an engine originating from another model, manufactured by the same

1.3

1.4

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manufacturer or the use of an engine from another manufacturer shall be permitted,provided that such engine complies to MS7, e.g. (Nissan engine in a Ford Escort body);Engines, Gearboxes and Diffs may only be utilized if 5000 units have been soldworldwide;

MS22.12.1.1

2.1.22.1.3

MS33.13.23.3

3.4

MS44.14.2

Brakes:No ABS or any other electronic driving aids is permitted;Brakes are free

MS55.15.2

5.3

Car construction:Front wheel drive cars may be converted to rear wheel drive cars and vice versa;Competitors who so wish to convert rear wheel to front wheel and vice versa, shallcontact the DO4SA TC’s for inspection and upon their approval the change will be noted inthe scrutiny book;Four wheel drive vehicles not permitted;

MS66.1

6.26.36.4

Dimension and weights:All four wheels of the vehicle must fit within the body of the vehicle, which in turn mustcomply with the maximum dimensions of the vehicles;Maximum vehicle length permitted is 5000mm. (5m);Maximum vehicle width permitted is 2000mm. (2m);Weight – The vehicle may be at weighed anytime and must comply to a minimum weightof 800kg including driver,

MS77.17.2

7.37.47.57.67.77.87.97.87.10

7.117.12

No in car adjustments permitted, with the exception of brake balancing;

Safety:Non-contact racing;Upon contact being made unintentionally or accidentally, the following vehicle shall leaveenough space for the leading vehicle to regain its position on the track;Ensure that all joints in construction are welded properly – minimum 75%;

Engine:Engines utilized will only be permitted, if more than 5000 units were sold worldwide;Three or four cylinder 4 stroke piston driven 8 valve single cam engine, overhead valve oroverhead cam permitted; and 2000cc multi valve, running on pump fuelsystem. Only Nissan vvl and Toyota beams 16v std form permitted.Maximum volume 2100cc 8 valves, with 2 cc tolerance;Engines may be solid mounted;After market fuel management systems permitted with std mapping;Aftermarket Throttle bodies permitted,Maximum - 45mm Throttle Body per cylinder for 8-Valve engines;Maximum – 65mm single throttle body for std 2000cc multi valvesMaximum - 48mm Carbs for 8-valve Engines;Air cleaners are free;The rear face of the engine is where the bell housing and engine meet. The rear face willnot be more than 600mm back from the centre line of the front wheels;Front wheel drive engines to remain in the original position;No turbo or superchargers or any form of forced induction is permitted;

3.5

Bumpers:No external steel bumpers permitted, refer to internal bumper regulation;Internal bumper construction ref Technical and Construction regulations; (CR6.6)Only plastic or fibre glass bumpers not exceeding 3mm thick may be fitted externally forcosmetic purposes only and may be modified to force airflow over top of fenders;No piping to protrude outside of bodywork;

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7.13 Removal of alternators or charging systems is permitted;

MS88.1

8.2

MS99.1

MS1010.1

MS1111.111.211.311.411.511.611.711.8

Transmission:Differentials utilized will only be permitted if more than 5000 units were sold worldwide;Any gear ratios permitted;After market gear sets are permitted;Clutches open;Any Diff ratios permitted;Only standard gearboxes are permitted;Locked differentials are permitted;Limited slip differential are permitted;

MS1212.112.212.312.412.6

MS1313.113.2

Exhausts:Banana Branches are allowed and exhausts must have silencers and comply with the noiselevel prescribed.Maximum decibels 103,;

13.313.413.5

13.6

9.29.2.19.2

Fuel, Fuel management and carburetion:Methanol, avgas, racing and pump fuel permitted. No performance enhancing additivespermitted;Methanol lubricant may be used, such as Castrol R40 or castor oil;Carburettors are open;No slide throttle bodies permitted;

Steering and suspension:Steering racks and steering boxes, or quick ratio versions thereof, power steering fromproduction vehicles are all permitted;Suspension designs are free;Rose joints are permitted;2,3,4,5,6 link rear suspension permitted with a pullbar system;Spring adjustments are permitted;Single adjustment competition shock will be permitted;

10.210.310.410.510.6

Wheels and Tyres:Normal, road legal tyres new or re-tread permitted;Tyres must be freely available from any tyre dealer;Tyres may not bare the inscription “not for highway use, for racing purpose only”;Under no circumstances may any names or sizes be buffed off from the tyre walls;Rims 13,14 or 15 inch and Tyres with a maximum width of 205 are permitted;

Wings:Wings are permitted, / optional;Wings may not exceed the body width or exceed past the rear of the vehicle;Wing end plates to be a maximum of 500mm x 500mm;Vertical plates permitted shall not exceed 4 x vertical plates and shall be within the confines of the endplates (imaginary line drawn from corner to corner);The size of the wing is to be contained within the dimensions of the end plates;Height of wing should be no higher than 300mm from the highest point of the roof to the highest paWi

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2100cc MODIFIED SALOON 8VALVES2013/2016

Description Permitted Not Permitted1 Mechanical fuel injection. X2 Roller rockers x3 Changed Rocker ratio X4 Aluminium fly wheel X5 Electric water pump X6 Electric fuel pump X7 Pulley sizes X8 Piston and rings X9 Conrods X10 Crankshaft X11 Compression ratio X12 Bore and stroke ratio (2100cc maximum) X13 Valves X14 Tappet covers X15 Sump volume and design X16 Camshaft X

17 Fuel pressure regulator X18 Weber and Dell’orto carb parts interchangeable X19 Clutch Plate – Button clutch plates X20 Pressure plate ANY (eg. Tilton) X21 Ignition system X22 Branches X23 Camshaft drive X

24 Dry sump optional x25 Forced induction (turbo -, supercharger) X26 Throttle bodies X27 Wish bone suspension front X28 Independent rear suspension X29 3-4-5-6 link suspension X30 Locked diff. X31 Limited slip diff. X32 Front wheel drive space frame. X33 Induction and ram tubes. X34 Air boxes. X35 Station wagon and panel van X36 WINGS AS PER RULE X

37Single calliper per wheel maximum 4 callipersper vehicle X

38 Steering mechanism X

39Wings not to be adjusted while driving, can beadjusted in pits

40Removal of alternators or charging systems ispermitted X

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HOTROD SALOON CLASS

HR11.11.2

1.3

1.4

Eligibility of vehicle and bodies:Any saloon car body permitted.Any saloon body replica’s may be constructed as a space frame, with the panels being insolid shape, patchwork pieces making up a panel will not be permitted. Bodywork must be panels or a unit; No aluminium cladding on bodywork. The body utilized should have been powered by a four-cylinder or three cylinderpiston driven or rotary engine;The use of an engine originating from another model manufactured by the samemanufacturer or the use of an engine from another manufacturer shall be permitted,provided that such engine complies HR7;

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1.51.6HR22.12.1.1

2.1.22.1.3

HR33.13.23.2.1

3.2.23.2.3

HR44.14.24.3

HR55.15.2

Car construction:Front wheel drive cars may be converted to rear wheel drive cars and vice versa;Competitors who so wish to convert rear wheel to front wheel and vice versa, shallcontact the DO4SA TC for inspection and upon their approval the change will be noted inthe scrutiny book;

HR66.1

6.26.36.4

Dimension and weights:Dimensions of the vehicle – All four wheels of the vehicle must fit within the body of thevehicle, which in turn must comply with the maximum dimensions of the vehicles;Maximum vehicle length permitted is 5000mm; (5m)Maximum vehicle width permitted is 2000mm; (2m)Weight - The vehicle may be weighed at any time and must comply to a minimum weightof 800kg including driver.

Brakes:No ABS or any other electronic driving aids are permitted;Brake balancing permitted;Brakes free with the exception of HR4.1;

HR77.17.1.17.1.27.1.37.1.47.1.57.27.2.17.2.27.2.37.2.47.2.57.37.3.17.3.27.3.3

Multi valve turbo limited to 1600ccRotary UnitsLimited to twin rotor engines, without turbo;Carburetion is free;Fuel injection is free except no slide type throttles are permitted;

Engine: - no purpose-built (by original manufacturer) engines allowed (e.g. Esslinger, Mopar, etc.)8 Valve unitsLimited to a maximum of 2750cc, no tolerance8valve turbo limited to 2000ccCarburetion is free;Fuel injection is free except no slide type throttles permitted;Engine management systems are permitted;Multi Valve Units:Limited to a maximum of 2450cc with a 2cc tolerance;Carburation is free;Fuel injection is free except no slide type throttles are permitted;Engine management systems are permitted;

Bumpers:No external steel bumpers permitted, refer to internal bumper regulation;Internal bumper construction, refer Technical and Construction regulations; (CR6.6)Only plastic or fibre glass bumpers not exceeding 3mm thickness may be fitted, externallyand may be adapted to force airflow over top of fenders (aerodynamics);No piping to protrude outside of bodywork;Internal body protection permitted;

Removal of alternators or charging systems is permitted;Modifications to bodywork for aerodynamics allowed but must form part of mold.Safety:Non-contact racing.Upon contact being made unintentionally or accidentally, the following vehicle shall leaveenough space for the leading vehicle to regain its position on the track;Ensure that all joints in construction are welded properly – minimum 75%;No in car adjustments permitted, with the exception of brake balancing;

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8.3

HR99.19.2

HR1010.110.210.310.410.5

HR1111.111.211.311.4

HR1212.112.212.312.412.5

HR1313.113.2

HR88.1

8.2

Transmission:Limited slip and lock differentials are permitted;Gear ratios are free;Only production vehicle gearboxes permitted;Gear sets are free;

13.3

13.513.6

Exhausts:All piping shall be secured with saddles, preventing exhaust pipes from coming free in theevent of it breaking off;Exhaust tail pipes passing out the side of the vehicle may only do so at a maximum heightof 450mm, measured from the top of the pipe to the ground;Maximum decibels 105dB,

Fuel:Methanol, Avgas, racing and pump fuel permitted no enhancements;Only methanol lubricants may be used such as Castrol R40 or Castor Oil as well as 2-Stroke oil for Rotary units;Steering and suspension:Rose joints are permitted;2, 3, 4,5, 6 link rear suspension allowed and a pull bar is permitted;Spring adjustment will be permitted;Any shock absorbers permitted, but are limited to a maximum of four shock absorbers;Steering components are open.

Engine management systems are permitted;All rotors shall be of ferrous metal – no aluminium/titanium permitted;No roller bearing eccentric shafts permitted;Porting Open (Bridge and peripheral porting permitted);The rear face of the engine is where the bell housing and the engine meet;The rear face will not be more than 600mm back of the centre line of the front wheels.The centre line will be measured as per diagram;Fuel management open;Flywheels open in this class;Clutches mandatory and open in this class;No electric water-pumps allowed.

7.3.47.3.57.3.67.3.77.57.5.17.5.27.5.37.5.47.5.57.5.6

Wheels and Tyres:Normal road tyres, new or retread permitted;Tyres must be freely available from any tyre dealer;Under no circumstances may any names or sizes be buffed off from the tyre walls;Tyre size; 13/14/15” maximum tyre size 205;Tyre grooving for the specific purpose of saving costs is allowed.

Wings:Wings are permitted/optional and wing design is free;Wings may not exceed the body width or exceed past the rear of the vehicle; It followsthat the wings shall in all instances, not protrude past the body of the vehicle;Wing end plates to be a maximum of 500mm x 500mm; Inner plates to be contained within the invisible line drawn between the corresponding points of each end-plate.Wing to be mounted from “B” pillar backwards;Height of wing should be no higher than 500mm from the highest point of the roof to thehighest part of the horizontal vane;

Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaMIDGET CLASS

MC1 Eligibility of vehicle and bodies:Not applicable

MC22.12.1.12.2

General Safety:Non contact Racing as herewith defined;No deliberate contact, bumping, or shunting will be permitted.Ensure that all joints in construction are welded properly;

MC33.13.2

Brakes:No ABS or any other electronic driving aids permitted;Braking on at least three wheels;

MC44.14.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.1.54.24.2.14.2.24.2.34.2.4

4.34.3.1

4.44.4.1

4.54.5.14.5.2

4.5.3

4.5.4

4.5.5

4.5.6

Car construction:Roll cage:There will be a minimum clearance of 50mm between the driver’s helmet and any part ofthe roll cage;Pipe of minimum 30mm in diameter with a wall thickness of 2mm is used for constructionof the roll cage;The roll cage must enclose the driver with a minimum of 4 down pipes and 2 cross braces;The chassis will be constructed of a minimum of 30mm tubular metal with a minimum wallthickness of 2mm;The use of chrome molly tubing is permitted;

Bumpers:Front bumpers are compulsory and must be constructed of pipe with a maximummeasurement of 30mm x 2mm;Front Bumpers:Front bumpers may not protrude beyond the width of the chassis at the front, neither maythey protrude more than 150mm beyond a line drawn immediately in front of the 2 fronttyres – a tolerance of 50mm shall be allowed;Rear Bumpers or push bars:Shall have a maximum diameter of 30mm x 2mm – mandatory;The mid bumper or push bar height shall be between 250mm and 400mm above theground;The bumpers or push bars shall be designed that they do not protrude more than 100mmfrom the nearest body component;The rear bumper/push bar mounting points may not exceed the width of the chassis atthe rear;The rear vertical element of the bumper shall mount to a solid point on the vehicle or theother vertical elements;

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The nose-cone and tail-piece to be constructed to all safety measures;

Nerf bars:Nerf bars must be fitted to both sides of the vehicle;Nerf bars must be securely bolted;Must be designed to protect the full width of the rear tyre of the vehicle;The Nerf bars may not protrude more than 50mm beyond the rear wheel of the vehicle;

Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaMC55.1

5.25.3

5.45.55.65.7

5.8

5.95.105.115.125.13

5.14

MC66.1

6.2

6.3

Exhausts:All piping shall be secured with saddles, preventing exhaust pipes from coming loose inthe event of it breaking off;Exhaust are open and the tail pipes are permitted to pass through the back of the vehicleor to have a turn 90 degrees before rear wheel;Maximum decibels 103,

MC77.17.2

Fuel, Fuel management:No fuel enhancements;Only unleaded pump fuel.

MC88.18.28.38.4

Steering and suspension:Only solid axles permitted;Independent suspensions are prohibited;Front axle shall be a solid axle type, no wishbone system shall be permitted;Steering mechanism shall be free, with the exception of, motorbike handle bars will not bepermitted;

MC99.19.29.39.49.5

Transmission:Only live axle differentials permitted;Gearboxes are open.Torque tube permitted.Quick change diff permitted.Torque arm permitted;

MC1010.110.2

Wheels and Tyres:American Racers 225 x 10” x 13” to front only permitted;American or Hoosier rear tire to be used.

MC1111.1

11.1.1

Engine:Engines utilized will only be permitted if more than 5000 units were sold in the world andonly standard production engines may be used;Four cylinder 4 stroke piston driven engine.Only 2000cc 16 valve std Toyota Beams and Nissan VVL engines allowed.(autodigest with 2 cc tolerance).Engines may be solid mounted and maximum tilt, 15 degrees.Only Gotech, Dictator en Spitronic management systems allowed.Air cleaners are free;Standard fuel injection intake (Nissan VVL throttle may be turned, cut and adjusted to fit into the frame).Maximum Throttle body size is 70 mm.

Alternators must be fitted.No turbocharged, supercharged or any forced induction allowed.Only standard wet sumps (may cut to fit frame), but no dry sump systems.Starter and flywheel / flex-plate must be fitted.Engine must be dyno-tuned at start of season, and dyno-sheet must be handed in at first club event of new season.Competitor may be asked by stewards for a dyno-run at any given time during the season to match first dyno-run.

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Wings:Midgets – wings may not be wider than the tyre width and/or maximum1700mm x 750mm (or max of 1.3m2);In other words, Wings are not permitted to be wider than the rear track of the vehicle,measuring from the left to the right rear tyres, no overhang will be permitted;

Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaNose Wing:Nose wings shall not exceed 610mm x 610mm.Nose wing end plates shall be a maximum of 610mm x 300mm(height);

11.211.2.1

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaFLEXI CLASS American Saloons

AMS 11.1

1.2

Eligibility of vehicle and bodies:Hand built bodies (Flexi’s) are acceptable on condition that the vehicles are recognizableas a car;Only rear wheel drive permitted;

AMS 22.12.1.1

2.1.2

Safety:No contact racing.Upon contact being made unintentionally or accidentally, the following vehicle shall leaveenough space for the leading vehicle to regain its position on the track;Ensure that all joints in construction are welded properly;

AMS 33.13.1.1

3.1.2

3.1.3

3.1.43.1.53.1.63.23.2.13.2.23.2.3

AMS 44.14.24.34.4

Brakes:Brakes on all four wheels;No ABS brake systems or electronic driving aids permitted;Brake balancing permitted;Up to 4 pot callipers may be used on front and rear wheels;

AMS 55.15.1.1

5.1.25.1.35.1.4

5.25.2.15.2.25.2.35.2.4

Car construction:Body WorkFlexi / Wedge shape vehicles shall be constructed using the following sizes and thicknessof materials;Metal: Maximum 1mm thick;Aluminium: Maximum 1.6mm thick;Fibreglass: or similar composite materials are permitted: maximum 6mm thick;

AMS 6 Dimension and weights:

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Chassis:Self built chassis are permitted;The material to be used to construct the chassis shall be square tubing a minimum of38mm x 38mm x 2mm;The balance of construction: the material used shall not exceed the following sizes;Square tubing 50mm x 50mm x 2mm and Piping 50mm x 2mm;

Bumpers:Rear Bumpers:Bumper must be mounted with a max of 6 mounting points, inclusive of the mounting tothe internal pipe;Bumpers will have a max of 2 horizontal pipes, and 4 uprights, 2 of the uprights shall beplaced in the corners of the bumper. The other 2 uprights shall be placed at the centrepoint from the corner and the centre of the vehicle on both sides;Bumpers may not extend forward past the centre of the rear wheels, and must berounded back to the internal mounting pipe via a bolt-on-flange or welded arrangementwhere it enters the body either the upper or the lower pipe shall remain horizontal whenviewed in side elevation;Bumpers must be 400mm-500mm above ground level, subject to a tolerance of 50mm;The 2 horizontal pipes must be 200mm apart;Max size pipe used 38mm x 2mm for rear bumpers;NO EXTERNAL FRONT BUMPERS - non-contact racing!!Sissy Bars:Pipe size 38mm x 2mm;500mm off the ground level, Sissy bars shall have 3 vertical supports bolted or welded;Wedged shaped vehicles may retain their entry through the roof;

Dirt Oval 4 South Africa6.1

6.26.3

AMS 77.17.1.1

7.1.27.1.37.1.47.27.2.17.2.27.2.3

7.2.4

7.37.3.1

Engine:Any modifications may be made to, the engine, gearbox and suspension;Only six and 8 cylinder engines.Flywheels and clutches open in this class;A maximum of 410 cubic inch may be used;Removal of alternators or charging systems is permitted;Engine Positions:Mid-mounted motors are not permitted;The engines may not be mounted behind the dashboard bars of the roll cage;It follows that the bulk of the engine cannot be within the parameters of the roll cage andthat the vehicle should not have a roll cage that is constructed only rearward of themidpoint of the wheelbase;No part of the engine may be rearward of the midpoint of the wheelbase;

Ignition Systems:Aftermarket ignition systems are permitted;

AMS 88.18.2

8.3

8.4

Exhaust:Exhaust outlet must face downwards underneath the vehicle;All piping shall be secured with saddles, preventing exhaust pipes from coming free in theevent of it breaking off;Exhaust tail pipes passing out the side of the vehicle may only do so at a maximum heightof 450mm, measured from the top of the pipe to the ground;Branches / manifolds open;

AMS 99.1.19.1.29.1.3

9.29.2.19.2.29.2.3

Fuel, Fuel management and carburetion:No performance enhancing additives permitted;Methanol, Avgas, racing and pump fuel allowed, No enhancements;Only methanol lubricants may be used such as Castrol R40 or castor oil;

Carburation:Fuel injection permitted;Carburetor open;No slide throttle bodies may be used;

AMS1010.110.210.310.410.5

Steering and Suspension:Rose joints are permitted;Steering rack is free2, 3, 4,5, 6 link rear suspension allowed and free;Spring adjustment will be permitted;Any shock absorbers permitted but only 4 per racecar;

AM 11

11.111.2

11.3

Transmission:Differentials:No quick change diffs;Limited slip differentials permitted;Gearboxes:Gearbox, gear rations and gear sets are free;

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The vehicle may be weighed at any time and must comply to the prescribed minimumweights which includes the competitor.6 Cylinders and Lexus minimum of 950kg including competitor;V8 minimum of 1050kg including competitor;

Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaAMS1212.112.212.312.4

Wheels and Tyres:Rally tyres are not permitted.Any freely available tyre at a general tyre dealer permitted;Maximum road legal tyre size 205mm, rim size up to 15, 16, 17” x 8J;Wheels may not protrude beyond the bodywork;

AMS1313.113.2

13.3

13.4

Wings:Wing end plate size is a maximum of 500mm x 500mm and may not be attached to the roofor roofpillers with a minimum gap of 100mm;Height of wing from the highest point of the roof is a maximum of 300mm;Wings are not allowed to be wider than the width of the vehicle or protrude beyond therear of the vehicle;The horizontal vane cannot exceed 500 mm in width.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaCRATE AND SUPER LATE MODEL RULES

LM 1 BODY:A. Standard Dirt Style body required. A stock appearing Monte Carlo/Grand Prix/Taurus

etc. Style nose is required. NOTE: Nose and rear roof supports must match bodystyle. For roof size and roof support size.

B. All cars must have type of car displayed on body, with 3”inch minimum letters.C. No wedge style bodies, no roof mounted spoilers or wings.D. No lips allowed anywhere on the nose or body.E. All cars must have a minimum of 1-1/2”inch roll at the top of the fenders, doors and

quarter panels, a sharp edge will not be allowed. Body roll must go from sides overupper body, not upper body over sides. A single strip affixed to the edge and pop-riveted will not be allowed.

F. No part of deck lid may extend beyond quarter panels at rear.G. All cars must have a number at least 18”inches high, clearly visible and identifiable on

both sides and on roof. All cars must have numbers at least 3”inches high onnosepiece in the approximate position of the headlight, and at the rear on the fuelcell, at least 6”inches high, in a visible position. This rule is for the benefit of allcompetitors who wish their car to be scored correctly on each lap. In the event ofmore than one car with the same number, where confusion may occur, a team maybe asked to alter their number in some way to avoid any misunderstanding. The firstcar to sign in will take precedence in retaining its original number.

LM 2 INTERIORS:A. The interior bodywork of the car may be dropped to a maximum of 3”inches below the

top of the doors, and must also be a minimum of 11”inches below the roll cage.B. If a dropped interior is used, the interior panel must fasten flush at the top of the

doors, and must taper gradually towards centre of car, without creating any lips. Theminimum taper allowed will be 8”inches.

C. If a dropped interior is used, it must taper up, in a straight line, to the quarter-panelheight and be flat and level for a minimum of 32”inches to the end of the rear deck-lid/ quarter-panel / spoiler.

D. If interior is flat throughout the car, it must maintain a minimum clearance of11”inches from the roll cage, to allow for easy exit.

E. If interior is flat, the panel must run in a straight line from immediately behind thedriver’s seat to the base of the spoiler / rear of deck lid.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaLM 3 NOSE PIECE:

A. Nose extensions must be flexible, and must not extend outside front tyres with wheelspointing straight ahead. They cannot alter original shape of nosepiece, and must bebraced with collapsible supports, No steel supports.

B. A stock appearing nose must be used; it must be made of moulded type material andmust be mounded level. No material may be removed from , or added to nosepiece,no cutting from bottom, top or sides. Fender flares must not alter original shape ofnosepiece.

C. These are the minimum vertical measurements from the bottom of the nosepiece,where sheet metal is attached.

D. Two- Piece nose must be fastened together without any spacers to increase width.E. Tow hooks are mandatory, whatever style of nosepiece is used.

LM 4 FRONT FENDERS AND HOOD:A. Must be level and flat from left side of car and, at least, as far back as firewall /

engine plate.B. No part of fenders or hood may be below outside bodyline.C. Fenders may not gain height from rear to front of car.

LM 5 DOORS:A. Top of doors, on both sides, can be no higher than 36”inches from ground, with a

maximum material depth of 32”inches including any skirts or body extensions.B. At no point may doors break in towards centre of car.C. No dishing.

LM 6 ROOFS- MANDATORY:A. All models regardless of brand will have the following roof dimensions.

Minimum- 48” wide X 46” in length.Maximum- 50” wide X 51” in length.

B. Roof post / supports are mandatory.C. All posts must go from roof edge to outside edge of body on both sides.D. Rear roof post must be flat, not curved.E. Roof supports dimensions.F. 40” minimum to 43” maximum across the bottom. The roof supports must be aligned

from side to side on all cars. The roof support windows must be cut out, same size onboth sides. Holes may be filled with lexan. ( No window decal’s)

G. Front post must be flat and of uniform width from top to bottom 2”inches minimum,with a maximum 1-inch break at top and bottom.

H. No flat or odd shaped roofs.I. A maximum 1”inch roll is allowed along the front edge of the roof, a maximum 1”inch

roll is allowed along the rear edge.J. Any sun / anti-glare shields (maximum 4”inches) deep must be hinged for easy

exiting.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaLM 7 REAR QUARTER PANELS:

A. No offset quarter-panels except taper from both sides towards centre of car.B. Tyre clearance from doors and quarter-panels must be a minimum of 2”inches tyre

must be fully visible from the side no wheel skirts.C. At no point may quarter-panels break in towards centre of car. No dishing.

LM 8 SPOILER:A. Rear spoilers only- must be securely attached to top of rear body along entire width.B. No material height adjustable type spoilers allowed. Spoiler may be hinged to rear

body to allow for change in angle of deflection.C. No more than three (3) spoiler supports may be used.D. Spoilers may be made of sheet aluminium or a transport material, such as Lexan, and

of adequate strength.E. Open motor spoiler may have a maximum size of 8” height, by 72” width.F. Crate motor spoilers may have a maximum of 12”height, by 72”width.G. Note: gurney Flaps or curls are allowed along the upper edge of the spoiler, but their

length will be included in all measurements; Spoilers will be measured according tototal length of band width of material, in any shape.

LM 9 CHASSIS / FRAME:A. No aluminium frames or front clips. All frames must be of steel construction, and must

be as minimum of 2” by 2” square, or rectangular, with a minimum material thicknessof 083”inch.

B. If round tube frame, tubing must have a minimum of 1-3/4” outside diameter, with aminimum material thickness of 083”inch. These frames must use 4130 chrome mollysteel for construction.

C. No front bumpers allowed. Rear bumpers allowed, may be re-in forced, but no rearextensions except for push bar. Push bar must not extend more than 6” beyond rearquarter panels, and must have welded supports to frame at each end. In any case,bumper may not extend beyond centre of rear tyre.

D. Wheelbase a minimum of 103” inches.E. No wings or tunnels of any kind allowed underneath the body or chassis of the car.

LM 10 ROLL CAGE:A. All cars must have a suitable steel roll cage protecting the driver’s compartment,

including headrest.B. Side roll bars are mandatory, and must extend into the door panels.C. A minimum of three (3) bars must be used on the left side.D. Each bar must be at least 1- half” in diameter, with a minimum material thickness of

083”.E. Roll cages must be welded to frame.

LM 11 DRIVER COMPARTMENT / SAFETY:A. A full metal firewall must encompass the driver’s compartment – front, rear, sides and

floorboard.B. Driver’s seat must be of a proper racing seat design, located on left side of car and

securely attached to frame.C. A full racing seat belt harness must be used, harness must be secured to frame, not

seat.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaD. All cars must have a quick release type steering wheel.E. All cars must have working starter, operated from inside car.F. Battery must not be located in driver’s compartment.G. All drivers must wear full fire resistant uniforms.H. No electronic or computer controlled devices or data acquisitions systems allowed.

LM 12 FUEL CELL / FUEL:A. An approved fuel cell must be securely mounted in the trunk area of the car, inside a

.20 gauge metal box supported by a minimum of two 2”inch by 1/8”inch steel straps.B. All fuel cells must be completely visible from rear of car.C. Fuel cell must not be mounted lower than bottom of quick-change rear end.D. Only gas and Alcohol, no nitrous oxide, nitro methane or other nitrate additives.

LM 13 TRANSMISSION:A. Drive train must have transmission, mounted on rear of engine- no direct drive or in-

out boxes.B. Any transmission, with working forward and reverse gears permitted, and must lead

to one drive shaft.C. All drive shafts must be painted white or silver, and must be protected by a minimum

of one (1) safety hoop or a sling.

LM 14 REAR END:A. Any type of rear end / differential permitted.

LM 15 BRAKES:A. All cars must have operational four wheel braking.B. No carbon fibre brake parts will be allowed.

LM 16 WHEELS:A. Any brand or type of wheel allowed must be mounted with lug nuts.B. No knock-off or centre locks wheels.C. Maximum wheel width- 14”inches.D. Maximum width, side to side on outside of front tyres 90”inches.E. Maximum width, side to side on outside of rear tyres 88”inches.

LM 17 TYRES:A. Tyre rule Hoosier + American Racer 1350 to 1600 only.

LM 18 EXHAUST/MUFFLERS: MUFFLERS REQUIREDA. No modifications and/or alterations to mufflers will be allowed.B. Collector type headers required.C. All cars must register under 103 decibels.

LM 19 ENGINES:A. Engine setback will be 6”(six) inches maximum for (B) engine and 8”(eight) inches

maximum for (A) all cast iron head & block engines measured from centre of top balljoint to most forward spark plug. (1 inch Tolerance)

B. All heads are limited to 1 (one) spark plug and 2(two) valves per cylinder.C. No titanium, or other “exotic” material, crankshaft or connecting rods allowed.D. There must be an inspection hole, minimum 1”inch diameter in oil pan for Rod & crank

inspection or be willing to pull oil pan for inspection.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaE. One four-barrel carburettor only of any manufacture. Fuel injections are permitted;

NO blowers and turbo-charges are allowed.F. Mechanical fuel pumps, electric fuel pumps and no pressurized fuel systems.G. Magnetos permitted, but all cars must have an operating self-starter.

A- ENGINE:2200 LBS CRATE B- ENGINE:2300 LBSUnlimited cubic inch limit Unlimited cubic inch permittedAll cast iron block Cast iron or Aluminium blocks12”Spoiler allowed Open heads, 8”spoilerEngine set back Engine Set back(1 inch tolerance) (1 inch Tolerance)

LM 20 WEIGHT:A. Crate / with driver 2200lbs.B. Super / with driver 2300lbs.C. Minimum weight will be measured with driver in car.D. Attached weight must be securely bolted to frame with half” or larger bolts and

painted white or silver with car number clearly painted on them.E. No weight may be attached to rear bumper.

CRATE LATE MODEL ENGINES:-BA. Max 450 HP and 12” spoiler

SUPER LATE MODEL ENGINES:-AA. Engine are open and 8” spoiler

SUPER AND CRATE LATE MODELS:

A. : Engine setback will be 6”inches from centre of top ball joint to the most forwardspark plug on the jig-frame car. 1 inch tolerance on engine setback.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaSuper 6club class

8.1.1 Any Production Steel body car-, bakkie- or minibus body with (6) six-cylinder engine.Roadster/Open-Type bodies are excluded.

8.1.2 Body and engine may be from different manufacturers.

8.1.3 The firewall may be cut to move engine back. The engine/gearbox (furthest point) joint may notexceed 600mm (50mm tolerance) from the center of the front wheel.

8.1.4 Wings are allowed. The wing to be mounted from C Pillar – not before differential. All other sizeson a wing are open; there are no height or side panel limits. Limited to 2 side-plate and 2 verticalplates.

S6 8.2 ENGINES

8.2.1 Only six-cylinder piston driven engines will be permitted.

8.2.2 There are no restriction on age of vehicle and/or kW.

8.2.3 NO Turbo and/or super charging will be permitted, NO multi-valve Engines.

8.2.4 Fuel injection is allowed – Modified management systems are allowed. Fuel Injection may bereplaced by a carburator.

8.2.5 The engine shall mount to the original chassis but it does not mean that it has to be in its originalposition. The engine/gearbox (furthest point) joint may not exceed 600mm (50mm tolerance) fromthe center of the front wheel.

8.2.6 There are no restriction on camshafts.

8.2.7 This is a modified class, there are no restrictions to cylinder heads/gas-flow/branches/manifolds/rockers/lifters/engine compressions/skimming and/or lifting/change ofstroke/use of fuel/Airfilter and/or elements/Carburation and Fuel Injection, except as per 8.2.3

S6 8.3 TRANSMISSIONS AND DIFFERENTIALS

8.3.1 There are no restrictions to gearbox and differentials, clutches.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaS6 8.4 SUSPENSION

8.4.1 Any shocks are allowed, with the exception of Coil-overs.

8.4.2 Rose-joints will be permitted.

8.4.3 The lowering of the car will be permitted – spring adjustment/ride height

S6 8.5 TYRES & RIMS

8.5.1 Tyres will be a maximum of 15 inch with a maximum tread width of 205mm..

8.5.2 All tyres (CR 27 DO4SA Rulebook) Rally tyres may be used. Should you start with 2rally tyres, must finish with 2 rally tyres in the original position.

8.5.3 Any rim will be permitted.

S6 8.6 CONSTRUCTION RULES

8.6.1 Only rear wheel drive cars will be allowed.

8.6.2 The minimum weight (incl driver) shall be 950kg for six cylinder cars.

S6 8.7 GENERAL

8.7.1 This class will be conducted under the contact rules.

8.7.2 Every competitor shall have an operational 1.5kg Fire Extinguisher at his/her pit/ service vehicle atall times .

8.7.3 Rules shall be revised on a yearly base, but can only be changed with a two-third-majority vote.

8.7.4 Only a driver with a legal Super6 car on the track, which raced at least three races in the previous12 months, will be allowed to vote on Super6 rules.

8.7.5 Trophies and points will be allocated as with any other class.

8.7.6 If a rule is not specified; it is not allowed.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaS6 8.8 NUMBERS

8.8.1 Numbers shall be positioned as set out in the relevant class regulations.

8.8.2 there are two definite styles of numbering permitted being:

8.8.2.1 the typical USA / UK oval racing style where the numbers are verystylish and very large on the door panels of the car. The numbers are applied directly ontothe bodywork. These numbers shall always be of contrasting colors and be highly visible inthe prevailing race conditions and light conditions.

8.8.2.2 the typical circuit racing / rally style where the number is placed on a white rectangularshape decal, often with sponsors’ branding. This is typically smaller than the oval style.These numbers shall always be black numbers on a white background.

8.8.3 the minimum dimensions of the numbers are as follows:8.8.3.1 when applied directly on the bodywork

– 400 mm high with a stroke of 75 mm;8.8.3.2 when applied onto a background decal or the endplate of a wing

– 300 mm high with a stroke of 50 mm;8.8.3.3 on the sun visor panel

– As large as the dimensions will allow.8.8.3.4 the size of the prefix is free.

8.8.4 all numbers shall be in position when the vehicle is presented for scrutiny.

SUPER 6 NUMBER PLACEMENTS6 8.1 The number shall be placed on both sides of the vehicle, the roof and on the visor panel (for line up

purposes).

S6 8.2 The number on the sides and roof may be moved to the wing end plates.

NAMES8.8.5 the name and surname of the competitor shall be painted or sign written as follows:

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Dirt Oval 4 South Africa8.8.5.1 Saloon vehicles - onto either the whole of the sun visor panel, or on the spectator side

of the roof just above the door or on the replacement window panel in the rear door that faces

the spectators.

8.8.5.2 Dimensions of letters to be a minimum of 150mm high with a 25 mm stroke.

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Standard V8/6cyl club class

8.1.1 Any Production Steel body car-, bakkie- or minibus body with any (6) six- or (8) eight-cylinder engine. Roadster/Open-Type bodies are excluded.

8.1.2 Body and engine may be from different manufacturers.

8.1.3 Vehicles body may not be made shorter or wider.- Wheel arches may be modified to accommodate wheels. Wheel arches may not be reinforced

with steel pipes or any other material. Wheel arches may be reinforced using the same materialas the rest of the wheel arch.

8.1.4 a) No body parts may be replaced with fiberglass panels except fenders and bonnets ..b) The inner portions of all doors may be removed,but care must be taken to avoid edges that couldcause injury

c) Roof of the car may be lowered, but not more than 50mm.

d) The silhouette of the vehicle must be kept intact.

8.1.5 The firewall cannot be cut to move engine back except to fit a straight six-cylinder engine. In thiscase the space between the water pump and the radiator (should the radiator be fitted on the originalmounting points) shall not exceed 100mm.

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Dirt Oval 4 South Africa8.1.6 Wings are allowed. The front of the wing shall not surpass the front of the back wheels and be wider

than the original car width. All other sizes on a wing are open; height max 500mm & side panel650mm size limits. Limited to 2 side plates and 2 vertical plates.

SV8.2 ENGINES

8.2.1 Only six- or eight-cylinder piston driven engines will be permitted. No multi-valves areallowed.

8.2.2 Only engines of 1990 and earlier with an original output of 220kW or less will be allowed.

8.2.3 Turbo and super charging is prohibited.

8.2.4 Fuel injection is allowed – mechanical factory fitted only with standard management systems. FuelInjection may be replaced by a carburator.

8.2.5 The engine shall mount to the original chassis but it does not mean that it has to be in its originalposition.

8.2.6 Only standard cams may be used.

8.2.7 Only original carburetors or one single downdraft carburetor may be used.

8.2.8 Air cleaners and filters must be used.

8.2.9 No gas-flow or modified heads to be used; Standard Manifold (Intake) and a 20mm maximumadaptor plate.

8.2.10 A banana branch may be used.

8.2.11 No solid or roller rocker lifters may be used. Only standard lifters are allowed. (1000 engines sold)

8.2.12 Engine compression may be increased – skimming of head and block allowed.

8.2.13 The stroke may not be changed.

8.2.14 Only pistons manufactured to standard specifications and dimensions including permitted oversize areallowed. (no pop-up pistons)

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Dirt Oval 4 South Africa8.2.15 Silencers on exhausts are optional.

8.2.16 Any fuel with any additives is allowed, except Methanol.

SV8.3 TRANSMISSIONS AND DIFFERENTIALS

8.3.1 Only standard or automatic transmissions will be permitted. NO couplings.

8.3.2 Differentials may be locked, but no limited slip differentials will be allowed.

8.3.3 Differentials can only be interchanged with the same fabricate, but mounting points on diff and bodyto stay the same. (E.g. a Ford Saffire diff can be fitted on a Ford Saffire because mounting pointsare the same, but cannot be fitted to a Ford Escourt or a BMW)

SV8.4 SUSPENSION

8.4.1 All Standard shocks are allowed. The original mounting points on shock and body muststay the same. No high performance shocks may be used.

8.4.2 No rose-joints will be permitted.

8.4.3 The lowering of the car will be permitted – spring adjustment/ride height

CV8.5 TYRES

8.5.1 Tyres will be a maximum of 15 inch (8J) with a maximum tread width of 205mm.

8.5.2 All tyres (DO4SA Rulebook CR 27) Rally tyres may be used. Should you start with 2 rally tyres,must finish with 2 rally tyres in the original position.

8.5.3 Any rim will be permitted

SV8.6 CONSTRUCTION RULES

8.6.1 Only rear wheel drive cars will be allowed.

8.6.2 Internal and/or external bumpers are allowed as per CR 6 DO4SA Rules OR American Saloonregulations AMS 3 of DO4SA Rulebook

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Dirt Oval 4 South Africa-ASD 6.2 of Oval Rules 2010 to 6.6 of Oval Rules 2010: Bumpers must be mounted with 4mounting points on the front of the car & 6 at the rear and may be bolted or welded into position.Bumpers must have only 2 horizontal bars and 4 vertical bars. 2 of the vertical bars shall be placedat the corners of the bumpers and the other 2 vertical bars shall be placed at a point equidistant fromthe corners & the center of the car. The bumper horizontal bars shall be between 130mm & 170mmapart and the centre line of the bumper at the center of the bumper shall be 500mm from groundlevel subject to a tolerance of 50mm. The front bumper may not extend rearward of the rear edge ofthe front tires and must be rounded back to the internal bumper mounting tube via a bolt on flangeagainst the fender. The 2 horizontal tubes must be angled to join together where they enter thefender and one of these tubes must remain horizontal. The rear bumper may not extend forward ofthe center of the rear tires & must be rounded back to the internal bumper mounting tube via a bolton flange against the fender. The 2 horizontal tubes must be angled to join together where they enterthe fender and one of these tubes must remain horizontal.Please ensure that these specifications are adhered to. If not, you will be asked to remove beforerace commences.

8.6.3 Nerve bars, sill protectors or both are allowed.

8.6.4 The minimum weight (incl driver) shall be 950kg for six cylinder cars and 1000kg for eight cylindercars.

8.6.5 These cars must be built according to the current year’s Construction Regulations, unless stipulatedotherwise in these rules.

SV8.7 GENERAL

8.7.1 This class will be conducted under the non-contact rules (OT 26.4/ 26.5/ 26.6 of OvalRules 2010)-OT26.6.1 to 26.6.4: only non-contact & passing maneuvers are permitted. A competitormay not maintain contact with or push a vehicle in front of his own during a race. Nocontact will be permitted. The COC shall exclude competitors who spin other competitors.

8.7.2 Every competitor shall have an operational 1.5kg Fire Extinguisher at his / her pit / service vehicleat all times

8.7.3 Rules shall be revised on a yearly base, but can only be changed with a two-third-majority vote.

8.7.4 Only a driver with a legal STD V8 car on the track, which raced at least three races in the previous12 months, will be allowed to vote on STD V8 rules.

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Dirt Oval 4 South Africa8.7.5 Trophies and points will be allocated as with any other class.

8.7.6 This class has been created:a) attract more spectators and driversb) provide entertainment for spectators and enjoyment for driversc) accommodate veteran as well as novice enthusiastic driversd) provide a platform for drivers to obtain the necessary skills to race in the Modified V8’s at a laterstage if so desired

8.7.7 The rules have been designed to keep it cheap, clean and simple. If a rule is not specified; it is notallowed.

SV8.8 NUMBERS

8.8.1 Numbers shall be positioned as set out in the relevant class regulations.

8.8.2 there are two definite styles of numbering permitted being:8.8.2.1 the typical USA / UK oval racing style where the numbers are very

stylish and very large on the door panels of the car. The numbers are applied directly ontothe bodywork. These numbers shall always be of contrasting colors and be highly visible inthe prevailing race conditions and light conditions.

8.8.2.2 the typical circuit racing / rally style where the number is placed on a white rectangularshape decal, often with sponsors’ branding. This is typically smaller than the oval style.These numbers shall always be black numbers on a white background.

8.8.3 the minimum dimensions of the numbers are as follows:

8.8.3.1 when applied directly on the bodywork– 400 mm high with a stroke of 75 mm;

8.8.3.2 when applied onto a background decal or the endplate of a wing– 300 mm high with a stroke of 50 mm;

8.8.3.3 on the sun visor panel– As large as the dimensions will allow.

8.8.3.4 the size of the prefix is free.

8.8.4 all numbers shall be in position when the vehicle is presented for scrutiny.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaSTD V8 NUMBER PLACEMENT

SV8.1 The number shall be placed on both sides of the vehicle, the roof and on the visor panel (for line uppurposes).

SV8.2 The number on the sides and roof may be moved to the wing end plates.

NAMES

8.8.5 the name and surname of the competitor shall be painted or sign written as follows:8.8.5.1 Saloon vehicles - onto either the whole of the sun visor panel, or on the spectator side

of the roof just above the door or on the replacement window panel in the rear door that faces

the spectators.

8.8.5.2 Dimensions of letters to be a minimum of 150mm high with a 25 mm stroke.

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Dirt Oval 4 South AfricaGENERAL DIRT OVAL RULES: GDOR:

1. Cars can be weighted at any time before, during and after a race on request of theCoC.

2. Anyone caught fighting in the pit area will be suspended from the pit area, Firstoffense one year, Second offense two years, Third offense suspended from DO4SA.

3. Any driver or pit crew member that enters another driver’s pit area will be deemedthe aggressors.

4. Away from either driver’s pit area, both drivers or their pit crew members will beconsidered the aggressor, then the aggressor or aggressors will receive suspension.

5. Drivers should be aware that they will be held responsible for all members of theirrace teams.

6. Any driver who enters the grandstand area and / or proceeds to enter withoutinvitation and conducts him or herself in any unsportman like manner may besuspended.

7. Any car or cars caught illegal will be suspended from the event.8. Refusing to obey officials, could result in a suspension of the event.9. When a driver is suspended, his suspension will start at the next home club race.10.No work on race cars after the white flag is been shown by the stater, when the

white flag is been shown, u are under staters orders and there are then no repairtime on track.

11. Sign-in, it is the responsibility of the driver to sign-in under the correct division andonly one division(class) per race car. Driver’s name competing must match the sigh-in sheet. In the event of a driver change, officials must be notified so sign-in sheetcan be changed prior to the start of any competition if the drivers division. Nochanges will be allowed after drivers briefing. You may also enter anotherdivision(class) , but will not be scored in that division(class)

12.Club point will be awarded as follows: 1-24; 2-20; 3-18; 4-16; 5-14; 6-12; 7-10; 8-8; 9-6; 10-4; 11-2.

13.When a driver pull out of the pack before the starting flag drops, it will be consideredas a jump start and put to the back of the pack, for a second offense the driver willbe send to the infield.

“What is not specifically permitted is disallowed”This means that you may only do something if the rules say you may. Competitors andofficials alike shall adopt the following principle when reading and applying the rules: Theyshould only be concerned with the normal plain meaning of the wording of the regulationsand shall pay no attention to any claim as to what the regulations were intended to mean.

Asked the DO4SA TC if you are in doubt of a rule.

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