Club Rules & Notes

GENERAL

Everybody attending a NIMCC race meeting shall be required to behave in a courteous manner and respond to the directions of Race Control or NIMCC Officials.
Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated. Alcohol will not be permitted.
All entrants will be required to demonstrate current BRCA membership. Novice drivers racing for the first two occasions are not required to have current BRCA membership. Thereafter they must prove that they have BRCA membership or they will not be permitted to race.
Racing is measured by computer timing using personal transponders that are attached to the car. The club have a few PT’s that are a available to rent for those who do not have their own.
Only members of NIMCC will be awarded points towards club championships.
Cars must only be driven on the track itself.
The entrance road to the race track has a speed limit – please obey it.
The clubs race facilities must be kept clean and tidy at all times. Rubbish must be cleared away before leaving the race track and taken home with you.
Nobody other than drivers or club officials can occupy the rostrum during a race or heat.

RACE RULES

Each driver is allocated a particular heat for qualifying. All heat listings are posted at the start of the event.
All drivers qualifying times are posted at the end of each round of qualifying.
Qualifying is against the clock and not other drivers. Please allow faster cars to overtake.
The start of a drivers time in each heat of qualifying is individual to each driver and starts as their car crosses the start line.
Finals are started using a standard grid. Driver’s position on the grid and the final in which they will compete is determined by their qualifying results. Fastest qualifyer starts the A Final in pole position, Finals are started using a count down. With four seconds to the start cars are placed stationary on the track and at zero the start flag is raised to start the race.
The pit lane is part of the race and as a consequence should be kept clear at all times.
Cars must be removed from the pit lane before any re-fuelling or maintenance is attempted.
Drivers must reduce speed when entering and leaving the pit lane.
If a car leaves the track at any point then it can only rejoin the track at the pit lane.
Caution must be taken when leaving the pits, racing traffic has right of way
Drivers mechanics and assistants when in the area adjacent the pit lane should show consideration and not block the passage of club officials or other mechanics and not block the driver’s view of their cars when in the pit lane.
Re-fuelling cars at marshal points is not normally allowed but may be permitted when instructed by Race Control.
Once a driver has raced they shall make themselves available for marshalling the following race or heat or as directed by Race Control. If for any reason a driver has to leave the race meeting prior to completing their marshalling duties they shall first notify Race Control.
The most important aspect of marshalling is to ensure your own safety at all times before entering the track or approaching a car. If you are unsure about how to marshal then please ask.
Marshals should apply themselves to the best of their ability and not be distracted by idle chat or mobile phones,
Concentrate on your section of race track and not on the race itself.
All drivers will marshal the heat after their race. Substitute marshals are allowed and it is the responsibility of the driver (not race control) to supply an acceptable substitute marshal to fulfill the driver’s duties.
Marshals are required to be BRCA members and have a minimum age of twelve.
Marshals arrive at the track prior to a final or heat in good time as instructed by Race Control and shall stay at the points until the race has been called to a finish.
Chairs should not be taken to marshal points.
Marshals can expect cars to have the brakes applied as they approach a car. Drivers who do not provide this courtesy can expect a Marshall to delay their assistance.
If a driver does not contest a heat they must still carry out marshalling duties on the following heat.
Do not leave your marshal point during a race. Any stalled or damaged cars should be put on the trackside to be collected by the driver or their representative. Marshal should not return cars to the pits.
Marshals should wear the yellow jackets provided by the club and familiarise themselves with the insurance provisions made available by the BRCA as part of their membership.

The rules above are in addition to the standard rules and regulations as printed in the current BRCA handbook