| The Rules & Regulations |
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| Trophies: |
Three main trophies are at stake
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Surgery "Drivers Trophy" for outright winner |
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The
"Gauntlet Trophy" for the winning Club
The "Bruce McLaren" Trophy |
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| Series Year: |
1st January to 31st December |
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| Venue: |
Manfeild Autocourse |
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| Type: |
Tarmac track, circuit or
straight-line sprints |
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| Eligibility: |
Points can be earned by current
Intermarque member Clubs |
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Alfa,
BMW, Capri, Cooper, Ferrari, Fiat, Jaguar Enthusiasts & Drivers, Minis of
Manawatu, MG, Porsche, Rotor, Sunbeam and Triumph Sports Car
Also non intermarque cars are welcome and will
accrue points in a separate class |
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| Area: |
Competitors resident south of a
line between New Plymouth and Napier |
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| To score
points it must be an Intermarque Club member in a Club Marque car |
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| Non-intermarque
Club members are welcome to compete |
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| Tyres: |
No
slicks on points competing cars, DOT rated race tyres are ok. |
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| Coefficient: |
Turbo & supercharged x 1.7 |
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| Rotary
x 1.8 |
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| Turbo'd rotary x 3.0 |
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| Classes: |
Modified (M) & Unmodified
(U) |
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| U1/M1:
0001 to 1300 cc |
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| U2/M2:
1301 to 1800 cc |
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| U3/M3:
1801 to 2500 cc |
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| U4/M4:
2501 to 4000 cc |
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| U5/M5: 4001 & over |
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| Points: |
For
Club & Individuals |
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1st 15 |
6th 6 |
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| 2nd 12 |
7th 5 |
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| 3rd 10 |
8th 4 |
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| 4th
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9th 3 |
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| 5th 7 |
10th 2
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11th and on 1 point |
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| 12 pts
only for 1st place in a 1 Car Class |
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| Best 5
results from the 6 rounds are counted towards series results |
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| Competitors
can only score points from 1 car per event |
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| Multiple
drivers per car are allowed, points only accrue if there is a financial or
"marital" interest in the car |
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| Runs: |
Of 3
laps duration |
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| Practice: |
One run must be completed |
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| Timing: |
Best timed run will count |
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| Auditing: |
Schedule A & AA of
MotorSport manual |
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| Roll
bars are required for all open cars |
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| MotorSport
Log book is mandatory |
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| Wellington
based Clubs will have auditing in a Wellington venue, Thursday evening |
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| Wellington
based competitors will incur a late auditing fee for track auditing |
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| Modified: |
Definition thereof: |
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Standard car is one that in its present specification could have been driven
off the showroom floor. |
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Modified car is one which includes any mechanical modification, whether
homologated or not, that enhances performance on the track. |
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| Bodywork
- factory standard including brightwork, except hubcaps, non-performance
extras are ok e.g. towbar, sunroof, bonnet locking device. Rollcages are
deemed to be a non-performance extra. |
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| Interior
- all fittings as per standard, except for front seats. 3 point or harness
belts are required. |
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| Drivetrain
- all as per factory specifications, excepting air-cleaners. |
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| Exhaust
- as per Appendix J 2.3.5. Rotary engined cars with extractors are in the
Modified Class. |
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| Tyres -
minimum of 50% profile, road-legal (DOT) tyres with WOF standard tread depth. |
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| Wheels -
mag and steels ok, so long as width is no greater than 12mm over factory, and
diameter no greater than 1 inch above factory. |
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| Brakes -
friction pad material is free, dual circuit system enhancements for safety
ok, rest unmodified. |
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| Suspension
- shock absorbers are free, bushes can be upgraded, ride height to remain
standard. |
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| General
- ancillary components to remain in original locations. |
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| Auditing: |
Schedule A & AA of
MotorSport manual |
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| Roll
bars are required for all open cars |
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| MotorSport
Log book is mandatory for this Series |
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| Wellington
based Clubs have auditing in a Wellington venue on Thursday evening |
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| Wellington
based competitors pay a late auditing fee if audited at the track, without
prior approval |
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