Toyspeed Megameet is on the way and we have a Trackday planned as part of the proceedings!
I will be running the day along with a bunch of handy helpers from our Toyspeed members and attendees of the Megameet, but more on that later.
If you are interested in competing at the track day there are some very important things for you to know.
1. It is being run under a Motorsport New Zealand permit as a Single Car Sprint
2. Harbour Capital Car Club from Wellington is the Motorsport NZ affiliated club administering the event
3. You will need to ensure your car complies with the safety schedule
4. Your personal safety equipment must comply with requirements
5. And… you will also need to read and comprehend the regulations and safety information as this will be the base of which the event will be run from.
Please read the following and if you have any questions to ask. We have three people to answer those questions for you, Cam – CAMB01, Aaron – Gurutasker and Me – Chelles. I ask that you refrain from answering questions to ensure we have a consistency around the technical information given.
If you don’t want to ask questions publicly feel free to email me at the email address in the regulations.
As mentioned I will need helpers to ensure we can run this day safely. I need flag marshals and timing people, with out these essential helpers the event cannot run. If you are going to be at the Trackday and are able to offer a few hours of your time please email me and I’ll add you to the list and keep you up-to-date about the event.
Now, you want to enter? Email me and I will forward on the entry form and info to you. These will be available soon as PDF files for you to download, but for now we’ll do it the old fashioned way.
Happy reading and remember if in doubt ask as that will ensure you get to compete on the day with no hitches.
Chelles
Harbour Capital Car Club & Toyspeed Present
Manfeild Single Car Sprint
Monday 25 October 2010
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
1. TITLE OF COMPETITION:
The competition will be known as Harbour Capital Club (HCCC) Single Car Sprint.
2. THE PROMOTERS:
The promoters of the competition are the Harbour Capital Club
Enquiries may be made to:
Chelles Roberts
Email: trackday@photoworks.co.nz
Postal address:
Toyspeed -Manfeild Single Car Sprint
444 Broadway
Miramar
Wellington
3. DATE & TIME:
The competition will be held on Monday 25 October 2010 with a compulsory drivers briefing in Pit Lane at 9.15am.
Following the briefing, several low speed familiarisation laps will be held following a safety vehicle.
Competition will commence immediately following familiarisation laps.
4. STATUS OF COMPETITION:
The competition is a Clubsport Basic Event held in accordance with the National Sporting Code of MotorSport New Zealand Inc. and these Supplementary Regulations and any Additional Supplementary Regulations.
The MSNZ Permit Number is TBA
5. VENUE:
The venue for competition is the Manfeild Rata Street, Feilding.
The surface is sealed and approximately 3km in length.
6. OFFICIALS:
Clerk of the Course Chelles Roberts Ph: 021 0249 7925
Co-Clerk of the Course TBA
Secretary Chelles Roberts
Chief Scrutineer Cam Garthwaite
7. NUMBER OF STARTERS:
8 competing cars will be permitted on the course at any one time
8. ENTRIES:
An entry fee of $85.00 MUST accompany the official entry form and be received by the Secretary before 5.00pm on Wednesday 30 September 2010.
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UP UNTIL 5:00PM Friday 15 October 2010. LATE ENTRY FEE IS $150.00 unless the secretary has been contacted prior to cut off date.
If you are not a member of a MSNZ affiliated car club, there will be an extra fee of $20 for membership to Harbour Capital Car Club (unless this is one of your first two MSNZ events).
The onus is on the competitor to ensure their entry forms are sent correctly.
Internet banking to the usual Toyspeed account:
B Duffell
ANZ: 01-0721-0096962-00
Use your real name and forum name as the references.
ENTRY IS RESTRICTED TO 50 COMPETITORS ONLY
PLEASE BE ADVISED: as per the decision of the organisers,
NO SINGLE SEATER CARS WILL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THIS EVENT.
Entries will be receipted in order received.
Should the number of entries exceed 50 the organisers will compile a Reserve Entry List. Reserve Entrants will be notified that they are on the reserve list, and informed no later than two days prior to the event should a space become available.
The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if less than 40 entries are received at normal closing date.
9. SAFETY AUDIT & DOCUMENTATION:
Safety Audit, as per Appendix 2, Schedule A of the NZ Motorsport Manual Edition 34 (which can be found on www.motorsport.org.nz), will be held on Monday 25 October 2010 in the scrutineering shed in the pit area, between 8:00am and 9:00am. If you do you not attend this safety inspection or have your car pre-scrutineered by an approved scrutineer before the event you will NOT be able to run in this event.
Documentation will be held in conjunction with safety audit.
ALL DRIVERS MUST POSSESS AND PRODUCE FOR INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING:
a) Current Civil Drivers License
b) Current MotorSport NZ affiliated car club membership card (unless this is your first or second event)
c) Crash Helmet & Overalls as specified in the current MotorSport NZ Manual
d) Tyres to be used for the event must be presented at scrutineering.
All vehicles MUST display the safety audit sticker provided during competition.
All vehicles MUST be presented in a clean & tidy condition.
All vehicles MUST be fitted with an effective muffler along with front and rear bumpers.
All vehicles MUST be fitted with a fire extinguisher.
10. FORMAT OF THE DAY:
Single car circuit sprints in groups of 8 cars at 10 second intervals.
11. OFFICIAL RUNS:
There is no set number of runs. It is intended that groups are to be maintained during the morning sessions, but due to attrition etc groups for the afternoon may be made from the first 8 to line up.
12. BEHAVIOUR:
Competitors will drive considerately and gently except when competing.
Competitors are requested to ensure the parking and pit areas are left in a clean and tidy state.
Failure to comply with the above may result in exclusion from the event and/or results.
13. PROTESTS:
Protests will be in accordance with the National Sporting Code.
14. LAP TIMING: Timing will be done by stopwatch and recorded manually.
15. CLASSES:
The following classes will apply:
A 0-1300cc
B 1301-1600cc
C 1601-2000cc
D 2001cc and over
Equivalence factors apply as follows:
Turbo or supercharged = 1.7x engine capacity
Rotary = 1.8x engine capacity
Two Stroke = 1.8x engine capacity
Safety Check List
• Check car has a WOF unless MSNZ log book presented
• All wheel nuts in place
• Tyres are to be in good warrantable condition, semi slicks are permitted along with full slicks for race cars
• Battery is secure with factory device or suitable metal bracket (not bungi!)
• Engine bay wiring isn’t loose and going to catch on moving parts
• No oil leaks
• No holes in fire wall
• Filter or catch can for breather on engine
• No loose objects inside car, please remove items under seats, from glove boxes and other storage locations.
• All door cards must be in place on front doors, no sharp edges in interior, driver must not be able to strike anything sharp in an impact
• Throttle return springs need to work
• Seat belts and harness are valid and bolted at all points
• Seats to be securely mounted
• No play in the steering system
• Springs are captive
• Wipers and demister work
• Exhaust system must be effective and be within the 95dB limited
• Turbo timers MUST be off while on the track. (may be used in pits)
• Nothing loose in the boot or hatch (includes tools, tyres, speakers)
• All body panels and kits secured firmly, including front bumpers (yes you must have a front and rear bumpers)
• Check for compliant overalls (100% cotton or race overalls), helmet and enclosed footwear *1
• Helmets must be in good condition with no signs of damage *2
• Fire extinguisher within date and mounted correctly within reach of driver while seated (not in the glove box of the car) *3
*1 Overalls must be clean and free from oil based soiling. Ensure there are no holes; this includes pocket access holes on the sides. The ankles and wrists must be fastened by a reliable method.
*2Helmets must comply with one of the following standards:
Snell Foundation Inc;
Snell SA 2005
Snell SA 2000.
SFI Foundation Inc;
SFI Spec 31.1A (open face design), or
SFI spec 31.2A (closed face design)
British Standards Institute;
BS6658-85 type A/FR (red label), including all amendments.
Snell Foundation Inc;
Snell SA 95
M95
M2000
M2005
SFI Foundation Inc;
SFI Spec 31.1 (open face design), or
SFI spec 31.2 (closed face design)
British Standards Institute;
BS6658-85 type A (blue label) including all amendments
European Standard (R22);
‘E’ Mark, 02, 03, 04 or 05 series.
Note: A production number, e.g. 05,12345, will immediately follow these identification
numbers.
Australian Standard;
AS1968
*3 Fire extinguisher mounting:
Extinguishers to be bolted to the car, not screwed to the floor or a panel. Metal bracket, not plastic.
If want to read more feel free to look through the safety schedule: http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Pdf/LiveMM ... ch%20A.pdf
Note: If you have not changed your brake fluid in living memory please do so as the efficiency may be reduced due to its hydroscopic nature. Also please check there is plenty of brake pad material left as track driving is very taxing on your braking system.
