The following rules and regulations have been compiled to assist you in knowing what is expected of you in
exchange for being able to attend or participate in the events of
NWRCCC Inc.
Only Remote Control vehicles 1/8th scale or smaller are permitted on the track. No bicycles, mini-bikes, Oversized RC vehicles or any other un-authorized vehicles are allowed on the track at anytime
RACE DAY RULES
All drivers must arrive at the circuit and be nominated for race days before 9.00am registration closes, drivers briefing at 9.00 am and pratice to start at 9.20am with racing to start at 10.00 am. Drivers must marshal the heat following their own heat or arrange for someone to do it for them.
Marshals are to be in their marshalling position by the time the 1 minute warning sounds. (See section relating to the duties of a marshal). Enclosed shoes must be worn by drivers and their pit crews at all times during the days racing. All persons wishing to enter the track area will wear a high visibility vest supplied from the club. Drivers are to refrain from leaning forward on the Drivers Stand as this obstructs other driver's view of the circuit.
Also entry and exit from the drivers stand must be orderly and not hurried. Should a driver's car stop in the middle of the track he must notify other drivers on the Drivers Stand that the track is obstructed and at what part of the track the stricken car is located. Only Drivers, Marshals, Officials and Pit Crew allowed inside the track area during a race. No SWEARING is allowed from the drivers stand at Marshals or in the pit area.
Remember there are younger members in the Club.
RACE DIRECTOR
The Race Director is responsible to follow the schedule of the event. The Race Director ensures that various tasks under his responsibility are well done: Time-Keeping, Starts, Marshalling, Frequency Control. The Race Director receives protests and decides if the jury has to meet. He also has to take urgent decisions or stop a race for safety or any other unforeseen situation.
TECHNICAL INSPECTION
The Race Director may request inspection of any entrant's car at any time during a race without giving reasons. In the case of vehicles not meeting the requirements of the current vehicle specifications the following penalties apply: loss of day's points and car put into appropriate class.
RACING RULES
Grid positions will be decided by the computer (or time of entry).
Grid positions will be upgraded after the first heat, using the finishing positions of all cars in that heat or by the computer. Each race will be called from the 5 - 10 minute mark, (depending on the gap set between races) with countdowns every minute before the start of the race.
The 1 minute message means you should be near the start line, and ALL MARSHALS should be at their post).
The computer will call 10 seconds to start time which means you MUST be in your grid position, ready for the siren to start racing.
Crews are to clear the grid. Should a driver jump the start he will be required to do a drive through the pits penalty. A car losing its body or muffler will pull off immediately and only rejoin the race when the problem has been rectified.
(See section on Duties of Marshals). Any car considered unsafe by the Race Director will be "Black Flagged" (a car which has been "Black Flagged" is disqualified from the race).
A car may be considered unsafe if it is suffering radio malfunction or if any part of the car is unattached.
The Race Directors decision is FINAL. Drivers who 'barge' other cars will be warned only once by the Race Director.
A second offence will result in the loss of one lap in that race.
A third offence will result in disqualification in that heat/race.
Cars being lapped by faster cars are expected to show courtesy to the overtaking driver.
All drivers should be listening to the computer call out of who is about to lap who and be aware of your position on the track with regards to the lapping driver).
Theresponsibility is on theOvertaking driver to do so at the safest possible part of the race track.The driver being overtaken should call out where the overtaking driver should pass, but not obstruct the overtaking driver in any way.
Drivers are expected to show good sportsmanship on and off the track.
No bad language will be tolerated. If a driver has a non driver as a Pit Crew it is the driver's responsibility to make that person aware of the rules regarding Pit Crews.
(See section on Pit Crew). A signal will sound at the end of the race and the driver will complete the lap that he is on and return his car to the pit entrance.
No driver is allowed to continue on running around the track AFTER the finish of the race.
To do so will impose a disqualification of your last race position, at the discretion of the Race Director. Drivers are obliged to follow the rules relating to a cars presentation and dimensions as specified in the section regarding Technical Specifications later in this handbook.
A driver's car may be Scrutineered at any time and the car must comply with the rules for that Class. Transmitters are not to be turned on unless actually racing, or preparing for a race that you have entered.
Transmitters are not to be taken ON TO the Race Track, in order to recover a broken car, as this MAY interfere with other cars.
Any Driver/Pit Crew/Manager feeling like lodging a protest against the race result must do so in writing within 5 minutes of the end of that race and lodge a $10.00 fee.
If the protest is upheld then the fee will be returned.
The decision of upholding a protest will rest with the Race Director and his decision will be FINAL.
WET WEATHER
If the racing hasn't started, no points will be allocated, the event will be abandoned and nomination moneys will be refunded. Once a driver's race has started points will be allocated and no money will be refunded.
USE OF TRANSPONDERS
On race days you will be required to have a transponder fitted to your car.
This will require you to drill a hole in the body shell, or make a suitable mounting, with an 8 mm hole.
Secure the transponder with a suitable body mounting clip.
Please make sure that no moving parts of the car will be in contact with the transponder.
Any damage to a transponder will be PAID for by the member causing the damage.
The transponder is worth about $120, if it can be purchased.
The computer screen will indicate your CAR NUMBER, which is the Transponder number and your GRID position, select the correct Transponder Number and memorize your GRID position.
If there are more than 10 cars in the race, the points equal the amount of cars that start the race.
Did Not Finish ( DNF ) cars = 0 points for that race.
Did Not Start ( DNS ) cars = 0 points for that race.
MARSHALLING DUTIES
Drivers must marshal the heat after their own race.
Drivers who fail to carry out this duty will lose their last heats points score.
It is MANDATORY that everyone should Marshal, or supply a marshal to do the job for you if the situation arises. All marshals are to be at their post no later than 1 (ONE) minute prior to race start. Marshals are expected to remove cars from barriers, fences and grassed areas.
If the car is still serviceable and able to continue racing then the marshal must check any oncoming cars on the track and release the car only when safe to do so.
DO NOT release a car onto the track in front of oncoming traffic. Marshals will check the track for misplaced tyres, barriers, soil and rocks ect, which may cause damage should also be removed from the track surface when safe to do so. Repairs are not to be carried out by marshals; they will only remove the stricken car from the track and leave it where it is safe to do so and also on the outside of the track where access is available for the driver/pitcrew.
A marshal must show priority to cars which are still racing.
The owner of the car may retrieve it from a marshalling point, but must not cross thetrack.DRIVER'S RETRIEVING THEIR CAR FROM A MARSHALLING POINT MUST NOT TAKE THEIR TRANSMITTER WITH THEM AT ANY TIME and must walk around the PERIMETER of the race track, NOT ACROSS the track. Marshals and pit crew must not run across the track to convey a car to the pits. Marshals will only marshal a car when they are in no danger.
Marshals are not expected to put themselves at risk because a car has become stuck or incapacitated. Should a marshal fall on the track the race will be immediately stopped by the Race Director. Marshals must be aware of the general public and make sure that no member of the public is at risk during the race.
This includes activities in the pits.
NOTE: Should a Marshal experience a 'Runaway' car the preferred method of dealing with it should be: Remove the air cleaner and place finger firmly over the carby inlet. Alternatively if you have good hard shoes on you can place your shoe onto the Flywheel of the engine, where the starter box engages the flywheel, and press down hard.
PIT CREWS
People acting as pit crew must not stand in pit lane. A pitting car must be lifted over the pit wall and serviced behind the wall. When not involved in fueling or servicing a car, pit crews will stand behind the pit boards. Incoming cars have right of way. A car must not be placed back in pit lane in front of an incoming car. Should a pit crew step into pit lane or on the track surface the driver will be penalized one ( 1 ) lap. Pit crews are not to
Marshall a car directly from the track. Pit crews can retrieve a stopped or broken car in the same way a driver can, and that is by going around the perimeter of the race track NOT across the race track. A one ( 1 ) lap penalty will be imposed for any infringement of this rule. Pit crews must convey messages to their drivers quietly. Pit crews MUST NOT yell at Marshals. All refueling of cars and repairs MUST be carried out in the pits, an not at a Marshalling point around the race track. Penalty for disobeying this rule is disqualification for that race results.
MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Members are expected to assist with maintenance of the complex. Notice of working bees will be given via email, phone or web site. All local members are expected to attend. Failure for a local member to turn up after 3 consecutive "working bees" at the track will result in a $10.00 fine. Experienced members are asked to assist the newer members if they are experiencing trouble. Remember we were all beginners at some stage. Members are expected to display good sportsmanship at all times. Bad behavior will not be tolerated. Remember your behavior is on display to members of the public and we wish to display a good image to prospective members. At most meetings the club will have a bar-b-que and drinks available. Your purchase of this food and drinks, at modest prices, adds to the financial status of the club and helps to retain low fees for membership. Please offer your assistance in helping to "put things away" at the end of the day and not "leave it to someone else" to do all the work. All clubs are on a voluntary basis. It requires help from all members, not just the few that have the club at heart.
We the Committee of the
NORTH WEST REMOTE CONTROL CAR CLUB Inc.
hope that you read and understand the above rules and will abide
by these rules whenever at the race track or on public display.
Copyright 2008 North-West Remote Control Car Club Inc.
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