RULES

Mandatory Rules To Be Read Before Attending an Event

AASA Regulations (www.aasa.com.au)

Read and follow the Supplementary Regulations for “Lap Dash/Sprint Events”

Insurance

  • This Event will be a Sprint conducted under the National Competition Rules (NCR’s) of the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance Pty Ltd (AASA), these Supplementary Regulations and any Further Regulations and Bulletins which may be issued. By entering this Event, you agree to comply with these Regulations.
  • Insurance is provided under an AASA Permit
  • All drivers will hold an AASA General Speed Event License
  • Details at www.aasa.com.au

Driver Requirements

  • No Alcohol or drugs at the event
  • Minimum age for drivers is 16 years
  • All participants must follow instructions & guidelines from officials/marshals/staff
  • All drivers must attend a briefing before entering the track
  • Any Reckless or Dangerous Driving (burn outs, donuts etc) and you will be asked to leave on the spot without refund. You will not be invited back.

Driver Apparel (AASA Appendix 4 Apparel Requirements)

  • Suit Level H1: Drivers must wear minimum non-flammable full-length apparel that covers the person from mid-neck to wrist too ankles.
  • Socks Level S1: Non-flammable socks of sufficient length to cover the ankles.
  • Footwear Level B1: Fully enclosed footwear with non-synthetic upper and low heels. Footwear shall not extend above the general ankle area (i.e. no long boots). Boots for drivers should be close fitting.
  • Helmet Level T1: A helmet to one or more of the following standards:
    • Australian or NZ standard AS/NZS1698
    • European ECE 022 with 04 or 05 amendments
    • Snell SA2000 (Expires 12/2018)
    • Any Level T2 or T3 helmet  

Passenger Rides

  • On events that are nominated to have passenger rides, the following rules apply:
  • Passenger ride sessions are separate to the event and have no timing.
  • Passengers are not permitted during the timed competition portion of the event.
  • The passenger must be at least 16 years old. 
  • If the passenger is under 18 years old the release form must be signed by a legal guardian (normally a parent) who is present at the track.
  • Drivers are instructed to run passenger rides at 80%
  • No overtaking is permitted during a passenger ride session.
  • Driving instructors are not permitted as passengers.

Passenger Apparel

  • Passenger apparel requirements are the same as the drivers.

Spectators

  • All spectators must follow instructions & guidelines from officials/marshals/staff

General

  • No canvassing without express permission. You will be asked to leave.

On Track

The following rules will be enforced with no exception. If you break the rules you will be asked to leave the event without refund.

  • Red Flag (light): If the red flag (and traffic light) is out you must slow down to 60km/h and leave the track immediately.
  • Yellow Flag (light): If the yellow flag (and traffic light) is out you must slow down to 60km/h until the yellow is cleared.
  • Corner Overtaking: You are not permitted to overtake in corners.
  • You must not follow the car ahead of you too closely especially in corners.
  • You must not drive in a dangerous manor. You will only get one warning, if you repeat the behaviour, you will be asked to leave.

Driving

  • Drifting is not allowed.
  • No passengers are allowed in your car on the track except during a designated passenger session.
  • Do not enter the track from the pit lane unless you have been given permission by the pit lane controller.
  • Seatbelts / harnesses are to be worn at all times.
  • Overtaking is only allowed on the nominated straight(s) as discussed at the driver briefing at the specific track.
  • The driver being overtaken must hold their line and pace and allow the overtaking manoeuvre to occur before the next corner. Two cars must not enter the next corner side by side.
  • Strictly no tailgating. The following driver must maintain at least 2 car lengths (10m) bumper to bumper at any time unless overtaking.
  • Use your rear vision mirrors. Be aware of where you are and who is around you on the track.

Equipment Condition

THE SAFETY OF YOUR VEHICLE IS SOLEY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Time Attack recommends that you have your vehicle checked and serviced by a professional mechanic before arriving at the track.

There may be a basic equipment safety checks on the day. But in preparation for a Track Day please us the following check list.

Minimum Equipment Safety Check List:-

  • Check that your helmet has the required safety stickers and has no cracks.
  • Check that your seat belts are secure and working correctly.
  • Check that your seats are secure.
  • Check there are no loose items under the bonnet or in the cabin or boot (including unsecured video cameras).
  • Check that your battery is not loose. Preferably the terminals are not exposed.
  • Check all panel work is secured.
  • Check all lights are working front and rear (brake lights and indicators).
  • Check your hazard lights work.
  • Check your windshield has clear vision, is secure and free of cracks.
  • Check your fluid levels, and your engine for leaks.
  • Check your exhaust for smoke.
  • Check tyres are in good condition.
  • Check your brakes work correctly and have good pad life remaining.
  • Check your bonnet is secure.
  • Check your doors and side windows are secure.
  • Check your wheel studs and nuts are secure.

If you are missing any safety equipment, you will not be able to drive and there will be no refund of track day fees. This is not negotiable.

It is recommended that a fire extinguisher is installed in your car.

Tow Hook

  • Your car must have at least one tow hook. Preferable one front and rear.
  • If your car has a removable tow hook, ensure it is fitted to the car at the track.

RACE CARS: (FAST CARS)

At Time Attack we put the quickest cars into Group A. Some of these cars are capable of lap times in the mid to low 50’s on the Sprint track.
These are cars such as the Radical Race Cars, the Porsche Cup Cars, Supra A90s and Modified R35 GTRs.
We have previously allowed the drivers of these cars to share a driving place with another driver. The second driver has been booked into Group B.
As these cars are so quick, they are much quicker than the cars normally in Group B. This means they are constantly lapping the drivers in Group B, and they are not getting clean laps.
To share one of these cars at the event, drivers are to book all day and have one driver in the morning and one in the afternoon or have the drivers take alternate drives in Group A.