Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - ORGANISATION 5
Article 1: Acceptance 5
Article 2: Entries 5
Article 3: Track Access Conditions 5
Article 4: Identification 6
Article 5: Compliance 6
Article 6: Timekeeping 6
Article 7: Protests 7
Article 8: Disputes 7
Article 9: Penalties 7
2 - SAFETY 8
Article 10: Safety Rules 8
Article 11: Driving Knowledge and Test 8
Article 12: Driving under the Influence of Alcohol / Illegal Substances 8
Article 13: Briefing 9
Article 14: Access to the Track and Test Lap 9
Article 15: Pushing the Vehicle 9
Article 16: Competition Direction 9
Article 17: Radio Communication 9
Article 18: Overtaking 9
Article 19: Breakdowns and Other Incidents 9
Article 20: Off-track vehicle movements 10
Article 21: Driver Weight 10
Article 22: Helmets 10
Article 23: Driver Clothing 10
Article 23A: Driver Comfort 11
Article 24: Equipment and Materials 11
3 – VEHICLE DESIGN 12
3A – Prototype Group 12
Article 25: Vehicle Design 12
Article 26: Dimensions 12
Article 27: Chassis / Monocoque Solidity 12
Article 28: Visibility 13
Article 29: Safety Belts 13
Article 30: Vehicle Access 13
Article 31: Driver Position 13
Article 32: Cockpit - Ventilation 13
Article 33: Engine and Fuel System Isolation from the Driver 14
Article 34: Horn 14
Article 35: On-board Fire Extinguisher 14
Article 36: Clutch and Transmission 14
Article 37: Wheels, Axles and Wheel Hubs 15
Article 38: Turning Radius 15
Article 39: Vehicle Steering and Handling 15
Article 40: Braking 15
Article 41: Exhaust System 16
Article 42: Sound Level 16
Article 43: Emergency Shut-down mechanism 16
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Article 44: Additional Inspections 16