Specifications

Article 20: Off-track vehicle movements

All vehicles must be parked inside the designated paddock area or directly in

front of it. When off the track, vehicles must be moved without the use of the

engine. They must be pushed or pulled. Test-driving in the paddock area is

forbidden.

Race Marshals will notify the Race Director of any breaches and any unsafe or unfair

behaviour.

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Article 21: Driver Weight

• Drivers of Prototype vehicles must weigh at least 50 kg in full driving gear,

including communication devices. Ballast must be fitted to the vehicle in the

event the minimum weight requirement is not met. This ballast must be

provided by the Team, and must be effectively tied down and secured to the

vehicle to ensure no danger for the Driver in the event of collision or roll-

over. It must be readily detachable for weighing.

• Drivers of Urban Concept vehicles must weigh at least 70 kg in full driving

gear, including communication devices and luggage item. Ballast must be

fitted in the luggage compartment of the vehicle in the event the minimum

weight requirement is not met. This ballast must be provided by the Team,

and must be effectively tied down and secured to the vehicle to ensure no

danger for the Driver in the event of collision or roll-over. It must be easily

detachable for weighing.

• The Driver (in full driving gear, including communication devices) and the

ballast may be weighed before or after each official attempt.

Article 22: Helmets

For practice and competition, Drivers must wear Motorcycle or Motorsport style

helmets that comply with the safety standards specified in Chapter II of the

Official Rules of each Shell Eco-marathon event (bicycle/riding/skating type

helmets are not permitted). The helmet labels must be clearly readable.

Helmets worn by both the Driver and Reserve Driver will be subject to

inspection.

Only full-face or three quarter helmets are permitted. Generally, the full-face

and three quarter style helmets can be affixed with face shields which are

highly recommended. If a face shield is not utilised, safety goggles are required.

The helmets must correctly fit the Drivers; otherwise they will not be approved

for the event.

Article 23: Driver Clothing

All Drivers must wear a racing suit as the outermost layer of clothing (fire

retardant highly recommended). Casual clothing and street wear are not

permitted. Chapter II provides further guidelines regarding the racing suit

specifications and availability. Wearing synthetic outer clothes or underwear is

strictly forbidden for Drivers when seated in their vehicle.

Gloves and shoes are required and must be provided by the team; bare feet or

socks only are prohibited.

Shell Eco-marathon ® Official Rules 2011 – Chapter 1