Rules / Regulations & Information

Venue: OCR Raceway – 28 Menmuir St Winnellie NT.
     
Date: 17th - 19th June 2010

Contact: Tony Knauth 0417 842744, Fax 08 89470388

Email:  tony@ocrpitshop.com.au
Web: www.ocrraceway.com   

Vehicle Specifications
1/8 Nitro Buggy
As per AARCMC Specification

Race Format:
This is a Pointscore Sprint Race Event. Lowest points wins, 1 point for first in the round, 2 for second, 3 for third etc. Best 10 rounds count, lowest points overall wins the event, if in the event there are equal points it is decided on time. Each round is seeded as per the the overall scores.
The spirit and intent of this event is to promote fun, social and professional Radio Control Motorsport in Darwin and Australia.
Race direction will change during the event, each full round of races will be run in the same direction, but the next round may change direction at the discretion of officials. Grid positions are sorted round by round based on pointscore.

Thursday 17th

Max 5 x Rounds of 8 minute races

Start positions for round 1 are based on nomination time / official discretion
Mass grid starts, starts are standing starts,  Start lights and audio are used , at 10 second countdown beeps cars must remain stationary till start signal.

Jumped starts will be heavily penalised

5.00pm – 6.00pm Driver book in
6.00pm – 6.45pm Open practice
6.45pm – 7.00pm Drivers Brief
7.00pm Round 1 till finish

Friday 18th

Max 5 x Rounds of 8 minute races.
Grids determined by points from thursday results

5.00pm – 6.00pm Driver Book In
6.00pm – 6.45pm Open Practice
6.45pm – 7.00pm Drivers Brief
7.00pm Round 1 till finish

Saturday 19th

Min 5 x Rounds of  8 minute races
Grids determined by points from friday results

5.00pm – 6.00pm Driver Book In
6.00pm – 6.45pm Open Practice
6.45pm – 7.00pm Drivers Brief
7.00pm Round 1 till finish

NOTE: ALL ROUNDS COUNT

Presentations after final round, BYO drinks.

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This event coincides with the Darwin round of the V8 Super Cars a 3 day Hot Pass including 3 day Pitpass can be supplied, email Tony for details tony@ocrpitshop.com.au

Drivers Responsibilities           

Nominations and Race fees:
1. It is the drivers responsibility to arrive at the event with sufficient time to nominate, have their vehicle scrutineered etc.

2. Race fees:

Pro Buggy $100.00 - Sport Buggy $100.00

Late Entry Fee $50.00, Entries close 1st May 2010

Entry numbers are limited, early nomination is advised to ensure acceptance.

Payment Details
Cheque or money order to: Tony Knauth - Po Box 1968, Berrimah, NT 0828

Bank deposit to: TC Knauth - BSB - 805050, Acct - 890096736

Nominate online here or download the Nomination form here

Drivers Briefing:
All drivers must be present at the official drivers briefing which will be held after practice but prior to racing. Failure to attend will result in that drivers exclusion from that days racing.

Scrutineering:
1. It is the drivers responsibility to ensure their vehicle meets all relevant class specifications and are of safe standard.
2. Vehicles may be inspected at any time during an event.

Marshalling:
1. Marshalling shall be done by drivers or a substitute who has been authorised by race officials.
2. Drivers will marshall the event immediately following their race or as directed by race officials.
3. Marshalls will be at their marshalling point prior to the start of any racing.
4. Mashalls must not perform any repair etc outside their normal marshalling duties. An inoperative vehicle must be placed outside the racing surface until completion of race.
5. Only race officials and marshalls are allowed on the track whilst a race in progress.
6. Failing to marshall when required may result in a warning and a 1 lap penalty.
7. Marshalls should not give preference to any driver in the event of rollovers etc.

General:
1. Closed footwear only to be worn on or near the track ( no sandals, thongs etc )
2. Vehicles are to be driven only within the confines of the race track.
3. Vehicles to be driven only in the direction of racing at all times.
4. Vehicles will not be permitted to race in an unsafe, undriveable condition.
5. All areas surrounding the race track etc are to be kept litter free using the bins etc provided
6. Smoking in pit area not allowed.
7. Consumption of alcohol and non prescription drugs by drivers during an event is not allowed.
8. A driver may use only one car in any given race
9. Time Rule – Time may be called before a race starts, time may only be called once per heat and must be called before the 2 minute point, the countdown timer will be reset only,

 

Time call is at the discretion of race officials

Conduct and Penalties:
1. Drivers and their crews must strictly observe instructions etc by Race officials.
2. Foul and or abusive language etc will not be tolerated and may at the discretion of race officials incur disqualification from the race and or event.
3. Drivers crew etc and their conduct are the responsibility of the driver, the driver can be disqualified etc in response to misconduct by their crew.

4. Warnings may be issued by race officials for the following:
            Unsportsmanlike driving and or behaviour, Intentional hitting of other vehicles.
            Consistent or deliberate corner cutting, Driving in a dangerous manner.
            Deliberate blocking, swerving to interfere with another vehicle.
            Failing to give way to lapping vehicles during racing, Abusive language etc.
            Failing to marshall when required,  Failing to obey instructions from race officials.
            Jumping the race start, Other misconduct deemed inappropriate by race officials.

Penalties:
1. A combination of 2 warnings in any race may result in the disqualification of the offending driver from that race.
2. A combination of 3 warnings on any day may result in disqualification of the offending driver from that days racing.

Appeals:
1. Appeals or verbal protests regarding any decision by a race official including lap counting,  warnings etc , must  be lodged with the race official immediately after the heat or the decision concerned.
2. Should the race officials decision on the matter be disputed or considered unsatisfactory, the person may lodge an official protest.

Official Protest:
1. An official protest must be in writing and be accompanied by a $150.00 protest fee, the protest fee will be refunded if the said protest in upheld. The official protest must be lodged within 20 minutes following the completion of the race or decision concerned, and should be handed to a race official.
2. In the event of an official protest a jury will be formed, made up of appropriate race officials and marshalls being no less than 3 persons. THE JURYS DECISION IS FINAL

Timing System
AMBrc Personal Transponders ( all competitors must have their own PT)
Laps Software
Automatic Start light system

In the event of equipment or transponder failure

No Manual Timing will take place – Transponders are the responsibility of the driver and are considered as part of the car.

If the majority of transponders or the timing system fails during a race, all scores from that round for all drivers will be deleted at the discretion of officials.

Track Facilities
Food and Drink available
On Site Pro Shop
Limited 240 volt and 12 volt Power
Limited Pit Tables
Car cleaning Facility (air and water)
Toilet

 

Track Proprietors:
T&R Knauth T/A Odd Couple
Po Box 1968 Berrimah NT 0828
Cnr Tannadice & Menmuir Sts Winnellie NT
Ph. 0417 842744
This is a privately owned venue
The proprietors reserve the right to refuse entry to any person or persons.
Race officials decisions are final, no discussion or correspondence will be entered into except by official protest.

The proprietors/ race officials assume no responsibility for delays, postponements, or cancellations, of all or part of an event because of inclement weather, equipment failure, or other valid reasons, if for any reason an event is cancelled no race fee refunds will be given.

Insurance:
The property at the above mentioned address is covered by a public liability policy.

Disclaimer:
Motor Racing is dangerous, competitors participate at their own risk, all care is taken to provide a safe environment for competitors and spectators. No implied or expressed warranty of safety shall result from publication of,or compliance with these rules. They are intended as a guideline for the conduct of the sport, and are in no way a guarantee against injury of any sort to participants, spectators or others. No driver, pit crew, official, spectators or sponsor will have any claim for damages, expenses, lawsuits, or otherwise against the proprietor, officials, promoters, sponsors or employees, arising from damage to any car, vehicle, personal injury, or monetary loss, of any kind whatsoever. Drivers, pit crew members, spectators and sponsors etc waive any claim they may have against the proprietor, race officials, promoters, sponsors and employees etc, when they participate in any racing activity conducted under these rules.

Note: These rules and regulations are subject to change at the discretion of Officials