2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS These regulations have been prepared by Drifting Tasmania on behalf of the Hobart Sporting Car Club. The State Executive of CAMS has endorsed these regulations, which will be applied to the 2015 CAMS Tasmanian Drift Series. 1. AUTHORITY All competition in the 2015 CAMS Tasmanian Drift Series (the Series), will be conducted under the General Provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the National Competition Rules of CAMS, the CAMS Standing Regulations for Drifting as per the current CAMS manual*, these regulations, the particular round’s approved Supplementary Regulations and further Bulletins relating to the Series that may be issued by CAMS from time to time. *Details of all references to the current CAMS manual will be found at www.camsmanual.com.au 2. SCOPE These regulations will apply to the 2015 CAMS Tasmanian Drift Series to be conducted at both Symmons Plains and Baskerville circuits by the Hobart Sporting Car Club. Dates of the rounds of the series are: Round Club HSCC HSCC HSCC HSCC 1 2 3 4 Venue Baskerville Symmons Plains Symmons Plains Baskerville Date April 18th June 13th August 22nd October 24th There will be practice days held in addition to the series rounds. The dates for the practice days are: Practice day 1 2 3 4 5 Club HSCC HSCC HSCC HSCC HSCC Venue Baskerville Symmons Plains Symmons Plains Baskerville Baskerville Date February 14th May 2nd July 25th September 19th November 28th 3. SERIES NAME The Series will be known as The Kumho Tyre 2015 Tasmanian Drift Series and by agreement with the organising clubs will carry the series sponsors name and logo. Individual rounds of the Series may also carry the name and/ or logos of any round sponsors for the organising club. 4. SERIES STICKERS Series stickers, if issued, will be compulsory for all competitors, and will be issued to competitors at sign in. Each competitor will place the series sponsor stickers on their vehicles prior to scrutiny. Stickers must remain on vehicles for the complete 2015 competitive season. If stickers are removed, they can be replaced for a fee. Road registered vehicles that are used other than to drive to and from a drift event, must remove stickers after each event and replaced at the next meeting. 5. COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY All competitors must be a current member of a CAMS affiliated car club and hold a minimum L2S CAMS competition licence. New Competitors must purchase a L2S licence either via CAMS or these can be purchased on event days. The secretary of the event will determine competitor eligibility. 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 1 6. PARENTAL CONSENT The signed consent of the parent or guardian of any competitor under the age of 18 years must appear on the official entry form. 7. VEHICLE ELIGIBILTY All Drifting Tasmania Events are open class events and are open to any vehicle that passes scrutiny. In all cases competition vehicles must comply with these Regulations, and must pass scrutiny prior to commencement of the event. The only fuels permitted in drifting competition are commercial fuels in accordance with Schedule G - Fuel of the current CAMS Manual. The use of leaded fuel (Avgas) or additives other than those permitted in Schedule G is prohibited. All in car cameras and fitment is to comply with Schedule A - General Requirements of Automobiles in any Competition. 8. APPAREL a) It is compulsory in all drifting events that competitors wear clothing and helmets of a standard approved by CAMS. See Schedule D – Apparel of the current CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, or current Competitor Handbook. In drifting events, apparel must be to the same standard as required for Speed Events as specified in Schedule D. b) A helmet that complies with AS 1698 and carries a marking to that effect or be otherwise specifically approved by CAMS. c) Clothing for competitors must cover from ankles to neck to wrists. Clothing and footwear of flammable synthetic material such as nylon is not acceptable. No person shall compete wearing nylon or similar apparel. d) Suitable footwear with full leather uppers is mandatory. Thongs, high heel shoes, roman sandals and the like are prohibited. e) Goggles or lens other than glass (to AS 1609) must be worn in open cars where the competitor is not wearing a fullface helmet. f) Competitors shall continue to comply with these requirements until such time as they leave their automobiles. 9. SCRUTINY a) All competition cars must pass scrutiny prior to participating in practice or competition. When cars are presented for scrutiny they must be "competition ready", with all loose objects removed and helmets in the car. Cars not "competition ready" will not be scrutineered. b) All cars must comply with Schedule A, and articles 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 & 17 of Schedule B of the General Requirements Section of the current CAMS Manual. No holes in front or rear bulkheads (boot space and engine bay sealed from passenger compartment at scrutineers discretion). Holes in bonnets must have the underside covered by steel mesh, with holes no larger than 9mm. A secondary bonnet restraint must be fitted to unregistered vehicles. Road registered series production vehicles fitted with an unmodified original equipment 2 stage bonnet fastening system shall be exempt from separate bonnet fasteners, although a secondary restraint is still highly recommended. Bonnets must not protrude above the top of the front quarter panels when closed (no bonnet ‘jacking’). Open top cars must be fitted with CAMS approved rollover protection. Cameras are not permitted unless fixed by a lanyard to a secondary anchor point to with stand a force of 25g. Cameras when suspended only by their secondary restraint should not hit the ground, vehicles wheels, vehicles controls or the driver. A scrutineer must approve all camera fitments. Seat belts to AS E35 or of a type specifically approved by CAMS. A securely located fire extinguisher, which complies with AS 1841 maintained according to the prescriptions of AS 1851. Mounted with a metal bracket that is securely attached to the car with bolts, not screws and within reach of the driver. If fitted, catch cans must be a minimum of 1 litre per litre of engine. (Capped at 3 litres). A blue triangle (150mm sides) indicating location of the battery. The only fuels permitted in drifting competition are commercial fuels in accordance with Schedule G of the 2012 CAMS Manual. The use of leaded fuel (Avgas) or additives other than those permitted in Schedule G is prohibited. Roll bar/cage is recommended for all events, but not compulsory unless taking passengers. Glass headlights must be covered completely with adhesive to prevent the dispersion of glass fragments in the event of breakage. Colourless is preferred, but any colour other than red is acceptable. 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 2 A copy of Schedule A and Schedule B and a guide to car preparation entitled Preparing for Drift Competition is available for viewing and downloading at www.driftingtasmania.com 10. ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES Cars with passengers participating in practice sessions must have CAMS approved rollover cage fitted, and identical seats and seat belts. The car and competitor must be entered to compete at the event. The competitor must hold a CAMS licence and the car must have passed scrutiny. Passengers shall be attired as per the minimum requirements for a competitor (refer article 8 of these regulations) and sign an indemnity prior to being allowed on the circuit. Personal Accident Insurance shall not apply to passengers. Passengers are not permitted in vehicles during competition sessions. As a minimum requirement for passengers in vehicles, all rollover protection must be cams approved. Vehicles must have the main hoop supported by double diagonals and sufficient side intrusion members fitted. If the rollover protection is not log booked by cams, the scrutineer has the power to deem the vehicle unsuitable for passengers. If fitted, rollover protection must be covered with roll cage padding in accordance with schedule J. The following two examples can be considered, all from current Schedule J: Main Hoop Configuration either J-7 or J-8 Side Intrusion either J-10, J-11, J-12 or J-13 11. WHEELS AND TYRES – THIS SECTION APPLIES TO COMPETITIVE SESSIONS ONLY a) Wheel size is open but not must protrude beyond the bodywork far enough to become dangerous to other competitors. b) Rear tyres are restricted to a limited number of manufacturers approved by Drifting Tasmania. The approval will be based upon retail cost versus grip. Competitors will be provided with a list of approved tyres upon registering for an event. (see Appendix B). Please refer to supplementary regulations before each round for updates of approved tyres. Drifting Tasmania, nor any tyre manufacturers or suppliers associated with the series, will not be held responsible for liable for competitors not understanding tyre eligibility or not reading the approved tyres list. If you wish to run tyres that are not on the approved list please contact Drifting Tasmania at least one week prior to the event to suggest the tyres and await a decision from Drifting Tasmania as to their suitability for use. c) Tyres must be commercially available in Australia d) Vehicles with a common manual variant weight under 1100kg and under are limited to a maximum tyre width of 195mm. e) Vehicles with a common manual variant weight between 1100kg and 1350kg are limited to a maximum tyre width of 235mm. f) Vehicles with a common manual variant weight between 1350kg and 1600kg are limited to a maximum tyre width of 245mm. g) Vehicles with a common manual variant weight over 1700kg are limited to a maximum tyre width of 265mm. h) Event staff reserve the right to conduct spot inspections of tyre sizes and eligibility. Cars found in contradiction to the rules are instantly disqualified from the event and in eligible for any points or winnings. i) Event staff reserve the right to determine the factory weight of a vehicle under contestation j) Re-treaded tyres are not permitted k) Removal of tread is not permitted l) Additives to a tyre is not permitted 12. FLAG MARSHALLING 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 3 The following flags will be used during all 2015 events: Yellow Flag: This will be used to warn of a problem ahead. Stop drifting & slow down. Red Flag: This indicates a severe problem ahead and the competitor must prepare to stop immediately. The event has been stopped. White Flag: Tow vehicle on the track returning to the pits. 13. DRIFT COURSES a) Each drift course shall consist of: a marked marshalling/start area, a marked competition area and; a marked ‘slow down’ area of approximately 100 metres b) Baskerville Raceway: The drifting section of the course starts halfway through the turn six sweeper, through to the exit of turn three approximately 100 metres up the hill in a counter-clockwise direction. Practice days may utilise additional sections of the track. c) Symmons Plains Raceway: The drifting section of the course starts on the back straight prior to turn six and pit entry before turn seven, through to adjacent with turn three overpass in a counter clockwise direction. This course may utilise the motorcycle section of the circuit. Practice days and Matsuri style practice days may utilise additional sections of the track. d) A full description of the course layout, clipping points and judging requirements will be published prior to each competition round, outlined by the judges at driver briefing, and clearly marked. 14. BRIEFINGS a) All competitors and officials must be briefed prior to any track practice or competition b) In addition to appropriate OH&S matters, a driver’s briefing will include information that the organisers believe is necessary to explain or reinforce to competitors. c) In addition to appropriate OH&S matters, officials will also be briefed as to their specific roles. This may be done on a ‘one-on-one’ basis or in a group briefing. All officials must sign the appropriate disclaimer. 15. CODE OF CONDUCT a) Directions from officials must be obeyed. All competitors s are required to behave in a safe and responsible manner at all times. b) A speed limit of 10 km/h shall apply in the pit and paddock area. Failure by any competitor to respect this limit may lead to exclusion from the competition. The imposition of this penalty shall be at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. c) There are no drifting zones at each track on competition days. A speed limit of 80 km/h and ‘no drifting; requirement shall apply to all sections of the track from the marked end of the ‘slow down’ area at the end of the competition course to the marshalling / start area. Notwithstanding the prescribed maximum speed, competitors must at all times be prepared to stop or take evasive action. *See supplementary regulations for drifting zones and speed limits for Matsuri practice days. d) All competitors must attend all notified drivers briefings and site induction at each event. In addition to appropriate OH&S matters, a driver’s briefing will include information that the organisers believe is necessary to explain or reinforce to competitors. e) Failure to attend compulsory driver’s briefings/ site induction may result in fine as per the CAMS Manual NCR’s and/ or exclusion from the event or other disciplinary action at the discretion of the CAMS Stewards of the event. g) Intentionally placing the wheels of the car outside the sealed competition surface delineated by a white perimeter line will not be tolerated and may incur penalty and/ or exclusion from the event. See judging regulations (appendix A) and disciplinary procedure (article 30 of these regulations) for further information. h) Burnouts are prohibited unless express permission has been granted by the Clerk of Course. 16. UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR Competitors demonstrating behaviour that, in the opinion of the Clerk of the Course, provides them with an undue competitive advantage may be penalised or disqualified from the competition and or the series. This applies whether the advantage is as a result of deliberate actions on the part of the competitor, or simply an incident or circumstances that might unjustly influence the results. 17. ANTI DOPING POLICY During any CAMS event, consumption of alcoholic beverages in the paddock, pits or any other portion of the competition venue under the control of the officials is expressly forbidden until the competition activity is concluded. Any competitor or crewmember who is found consuming or to be affected by alcohol on the day of the event or practice shall not be permitted to participate. Refer NCR 145A of the Current CAMS Manual. In addition, the persons concerned will be subject to the Articles of the Procedure for Alcohol Testing and CAMS Drugs in Sport Policy. Competitors, crews or officials may be tested for alcohol or other drugs by a CAMS Accredited Testing Official (CATO) at any time during the event(s). This regulation serves as the required 24-hour notice to competitors, crew and officials. Note: The Clerk of Course is deemed 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 4 judge of fact and their decision is final. The CAMS Anti Doping Policy, as appears in the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport and as amended from time to time, is recognised as an integral component of the NCR and is duly authorised as such. In any areas where the National Competition Rules and the CAMS Anti Doping Policy conflict, the CAMS Anti Doping Policy will take precedence. 18. PRACTICE & QUALIFYING a) There will be a 90-minute practice session and 90-minute qualifying session for all competitors. b) Competitors may only qualify during the nominated period, being one 90-minute session only. It is the competitor’s responsibility to qualify within the nominated time period. Time extensions will not be granted. c) Drivers will be required to perform 2 qualifying runs ONLY in the nominated period. If a driver fails to complete a qualifying run, he/she may not qualify and therefore not progress through to the tandem elimination rounds. Each competitor’s best qualifying score will count as their score. d) The length of practice/qualifying periods may be changed subsequent to the release of the Supplementary Regulations, or during the meeting at the discretion of the CAMS Stewards. e) In the event of a vehicle break down, a competitor may opt to change vehicle. Providing; the replacement car has passed scrutiny and the competitor is able to qualify in this vehicle. f) During practice, there are no solo runs. If you wish to complete a solo run, line up in the chase lane and leave a space between your vehicle and the lead vehicle. 19. COMPETITION FORMAT a) The 16 drifters with the highest scores from qualifying will be eligible to enter the tandem elimination rounds. Progressive battles will follow the format of the positions table (‘Drift Tree’) resulting in a winner. In the event that there are less than 16 qualifiers, the affected competitors will receive a bye run through to the next round. See Drifting Tasmania Judging Regulations document (appendix A) for full qualifying procedure. b) The bottom 8 competitors, i.e. the 17th – 24th qualifiers will be placed into a ‘Best of the Rest’ battle tree, and will compete in a separate competition, resulting in 1 winner. These competitors will also receive competition points and their qualifying points toward their series points. There must be a minimum of 8 competitors to run the Best of the Rest competition. In the event that there are less than 8 competitors available, the Best of the Rest Competition will be cancelled. c) Each competitor will be permitted two qualifying laps of the drift course and will be judged on speed, line, angle and style. The highest scored competitor run will be selected to determine their qualifying position at the completion of the session. d) Each competitor will be permitted one warm up lap as their out lap prior to each battle. e) Competitors may borrow a car or change cars in the event that their vehicle is unable to continue competition. Competitors will be given a reasonable amount of time to notify event organisers that they need to change vehicles. The alternate vehicle must be scrutineered and competition ready prior to commencement of the battles. f) In the event that two competitors are sharing a vehicle and they are to battle each other, and they cannot provide an alternate scrutineered competition ready vehicle in a reasonable amount of time, one competitor must forfeit. The competitors will decide their course of action and report the nominated competitor to the Clerk of the Course prior to the session start. g) In the event that a competitor withdraws from the Top 16 or Best of the Rest competition, and cannot find an alternate vehicle in a reasonable amount of time, the battle trees will be re-shuffled. Points will be allocated in accordance with the original qualifying positions. 20. START PROCEDURE – DRIFT QUALIFYING & BATTLES a) Competitors take position in pit lane. They are released two at a time for one warm up lap. Competitors then take position at the official start line, designated by orange cones & officials midway through the sweeper or on the front straight (applies at Symmons and Baskerville). b) Competitors give confirmation via a nod or thumbs up to officials and are released. During qualifying, competitors will take a single run. c) The highest qualifier leads the first battle. A direction board will be placed at the start line to mark the lead and chase lanes. d) A pace zone may be placed in the starting region to keep the tandem battles fair and close together. The use of a pace zone will be specified during driver briefing. 21. TYRE & MECHANICAL REPAIR PERIODS a) Should a competitor require mechanical repairs/tyre replacement(s) on their vehicle a time of five minutes for repairs/replacements is permitted. b) Competitors MUST notify start line officials that they wish to commence their 5-minute repair period. The start line official will report to the Clerk of the Course that the competitor is returning to their pit bay or hot pit zone. c) The five-minute period commences upon the vehicle needing repairs becoming stationary in their pit bay or pit lane. The period concludes when the vehicle requiring repairs/replacements is moving toward pit exit under its own steam. 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 5 d) Both vehicles are to enter the pit area or pit lane and at the completion of the repairs/replacements, both are permitted one warm up lap as their out lap. f) Permission to change tyres between re-runs will be at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. When entering the course for battle competitors must have sufficient tyres to complete 1 battle (i.e. 2 runs). g) Drivers may elect to swap cars if their car is unable to continue but this will be at the discretion of the Clerk of Course and must be a scrutineered vehicle. 22. POINTS AWARDED Points will be awarded for all nominated rounds of the 2015 CAMS Tasmanian Drift Series and competitors are not required to register to receive series points. Points are not to be backdated and all rounds are accumulated for the final series results. In the event that there are less than 16 qualifiers available to hold a Top 16 Competition, the affected competitors will receive a bye run through to the next round. The below points table will still apply. The points table for each of the rounds is as follows: Top 16 Finish Position 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place Top 8 finish 468 points 436 points 404 points 372 points 340 points Top 16 finish 308 points Best of the Rest (bottom 8) Finish Position 1st place 276 points 2nd place 244 points 3rd place 212 points 4th place 180 points Bottom 8 148 points finish Qualifying Position QP 1 – 32 points QP 2 – 31 points QP 3 – 30 points QP 4 – 29 points QP 5 – 28 points QP 17 – 16 points QP 18 – 15 points QP 19 – 14 points QP 20 - 13 points QP 21 – 12 points QP 6 – 27 points QP 7 – 26 points QP 8 – 25 points QP 9 – 24 points QP 10 – 23 points QP 11 – 22 points QP 12 – 21 points QP 13 – 20 points QP 14 – 19 points QP 15 – 18 points QP 16 – 17 points QP 22 – 11 points QP 23 – 10 points QP 24 – 9 points QP 25 – 8 points QP 26 – 7 points QP 27 – 6 points QP 28 – 5 points QP 29 – 4 points QP 30 – 3 points QP 31 – 2 points QP 32+ – 1 point 23. JUDGING The judge’s decision will be final. Should there be any dispute between judges; the Chief Judge’s decision will determine the outcome of the dispute. Competitors and team members may not enter judging areas or speak to judges during competition periods. It is the competitors’ responsibility to understand the judging and the point scoring criteria. Competitors wishing to lodge a protest or dispute should contact the Clerk of the Course immediately following the incident for review. Full detail on judging can be found in the Drifting Tasmania Judging Regulations document. 24. BEST OF THE REST COMPETITION The bottom 8 competitors, i.e. the 17th – 24th qualifiers, will be placed into a ‘Best of the Rest’ battle tree, and will compete in a separate competition, resulting in a winner. These competitors will receive competition points and their qualifying points toward their series points per the table in article 22. 25. DISPLAYS & SUPPLEMENTARY COMPETITIONS The Promoter may hold various displays/supplementary competitions during the event. Competitors entered in the event may participate in these displays/ supplementary competitions. The promoter has the final say as to which vehicles/competitors are eligible to participate. The displays are not competitive and points/times/scores will not be officially recorded. A trophy or prize may be presented for supplementary competitions at the presentation ceremony in accordance with the rounds approved Supplementary Regulations. 27. AWARDS The major award and/ or prize monies (if available) for the series or event winner and or placegetters will be presented at track in the presentation ceremony after competition has concluded, or any other function or venue that Drifting Tasmania may decide. In the case of a tie in points, then a count back will be applied as per Clause 5 of the General Conditions for all Titles (Section 2, current CAMS manual). Separate awards for each round may be presented by the round Promoter in accordance with the round’s approved Supplementary Regulations. 28. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 6 The Rookie of the Year Award will be awarded to the highest point-scoring competitor at the completion of one competition season. Eligible competitors must be in their debut season, i.e. have not entered a state or national drift competition event in any previous year in Tasmania or any other state of Australia or country outside Australia. Practice days not included. 29. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should an instance arise in which there is a dispute concerning the interpretation of results, or awarding of points for any competition in the series, then, in the first instant the matter should be referred to the CAMS State Office for resolution and ultimate endorsement by the Sport and Cub Development Council of CAMS. That endorsement will be binding on all parties. Any other disputes should be referred to the CAMS judicial processes. 30. DICIPLINARY PROCEDURE Should a competitor be in breach of any of the rules outlined in this document, the supplementary regulations for each event, any additional instructions outlined in driver briefing or, inadvertently or knowingly puts at risk; another competitor, official, pit crew or spectator, the penalties will be, but not limited to, depending on the severity or seriousness of the offence: Practice Days: First Offence Second Offence Third Offence Competitor is issued a verbal warning given by the Clerk of Course. Competitor is barred from driving for one hour. (This does not include lunch breaks) Competitor is forbidden to participate for the rest of the day. Competition days; during non-competitive sessions. (eg, Practice or display) First Offence Competitor is issued a verbal warning by the Clerk of Course Second Offence Competitor is barred from participating for the remainder of the session Competition days; during competitive sessions. (eg, Qualifying or Battles) First Offence Competitor is issued a verbal warning by the Clerk of Course Second Offence Competitor is barred from participating for the remainder of the event and all series points acquired on the day are forfeit. Notwithstanding any penalty prescribed by these regulations and as per the National Drifting Regulations the organisers reserve the right to refer any serious incident / misdemeanour to a formal CAMS Stewards Inquiry for formal determination. 31. MISCONDUCT OFF TRACK Any competitor deemed by the committee to be driving inappropriately on public roads may be reported to police. Drifting Tasmania and the Hobart Sporting Car Club committee may be obligated to provide police personal information about individual competitors. Inappropriate behaviour may include breaking the law in a competition vehicle or other vehicle in accordance with the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999. Publishing of inappropriate behaviour on social media may also be considered misconduct and individuals may face exclusion periods and or loss of points or awards as determined and enforced by the club. Refer to the cams social media policy for further information on appropriate conduct. 32. PENALTIES APPLIED Should a competitor be excluded from the results of competition in the series by CAMS’ judicial process, then any points awarded to that competitor for that event will be forfeited and other competitor’s points adjusted accordingly. 33. PROTESTS Protests must be lodged in accordance with Part XII of the NCR. 34. INSURANCE Public Risk insurance will be effected by the Promoter at all 2015 CAMS Tasmanian Drift Series events, and all competitors and officials will be covered by CAMS’ personal accident insurance policy. Further details can be found in Appendix I of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport. 35. ABANDONMENT Any 2015 CAMS Tasmanian Drift Series event may be altered, postponed or abandoned in accordance with NCR 59. Approved by the Tasmanian CAMS State Executive on 17.4.15 Appendices: 1. Drifting Tasmania Judging Regulations 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 7 2. Tyre List as at April 2015 (subject to change throughout the year). 2015 CAMS TASMANIAN DRIFT SERIES REGULATIONS 8
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