Specifications

Article 13: Briefing
The attendance of any briefing sessions by the Organiser is mandatory for
Team Managers and Drivers. Scheduled briefings will be posted at the track.
Article 14: Access to the Track and Test Lap
Vehicles must pass a safety inspection prior to accessing the track for practice
runs. A safety sticker will be clearly affixed once the vehicle has passed the
inspection.
For practice runs, only vehicles with a safety sticker will be allowed on the track.
For the competition, only vehicles with safety and technical inspection stickers
will be allowed to compete.
The Organisers will allow sufficient time for Team Managers and Drivers to
inspect the track on foot or by bicycle, i.e. before any vehicles are allowed on
the track. Each cyclist must wear a cycling helmet and appropriate footwear, i.e.
no sandals, flip-flops, etc.
Article 15: Pushing the Vehicle
At no time on the race track, drivers are allowed to push their vehicle or have it
pushed, including to start the run or to cross the finish line
Article 16: Competition Direction
It is forbidden to drive in reverse gear or to drive against the race direction.
Article 17: Radio Communication
The use of hand-held communications is forbidden in the vehicle. However, the
use of a “hands-free” kit is allowed as long as both hands of the driver remain
on the steering system.
Article 18: Overtaking
Drivers are required to give clear passage for other competitors wishing to
overtake.
• The Driver in the overtaking vehicle must sound their horn and pass with
caution. Attention: The Driver of the overtaking vehicle is responsible for
the safety of the manoeuvre.
• The Driver of the vehicle being overtaken will use his/her rear – and side-
view mirrors and must not change course suddenly.
• On the track, overtaking is authorised on both the right and the left, as long
as the above-mentioned safety rules are followed
Article 19: Breakdowns and Other Incidents
Intentional stopping on the track is forbidden unless it is required by the
competition, e.g. for Urban Concept vehicles or for driver changes in Asia.
If a vehicle breaks down or is involved in a disabling accident on the track, the
Driver must immediately make every attempt to drive the vehicle to the shoulder
of the track.
The Driver is allowed 30 seconds to attempt to re-start the vehicle from within
its driving position.
If unsuccessful, the Driver must get out of the car and wait in a safe place off
the track for the Track Marshals to arrive and recover him/her and the vehicle.
It is forbidden to carry out repairs on the track. In the event of a flat tyre, even
when near the starting line, a new start will not be granted for the attempt in
question.
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