What modifications do I need to do to be able to compete in the club speed events?

[Andy Green]

Hi,

 

I have read the 2010 regs.

 

I have not applied for by MSA Licence yet.

 

I have a 2009 Duratec R400 SV.

 

What will I NEED to pass scrutineering?

 

I have a track day roll bar.

 

Do I need a cut off switch? Double spring on acce;erator? Fire extinguisher? Do you need harnesses as I decided on just normal seat belts?

 

Am I correct in thinking I need a helmet, 2 layer suit and gloves, but not shoes.

 

Understand I will need to pass the noise test.

 

Sorry but I am a total novice !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Martin S.]

Hi Andy,

 

Car:

FIA bar - tall enough so in a roll the bar takes the hit and not your (helmeted) head.

Oil catch tank(s) on any open engine breathers you may have

Timing strut

4 point (minimum) harness

Yellow tape on neg battery lead

Double throttle return springs acting directly on the throttles, ie not via a load of linkages

Cut off switch not required

Fire extinguisher not required

Arrow label to show where to cut the ignition

 

You:

Snell approved helmet

FIA approved fireproof overalls

Fireproof shoes not required (not sure about the gloves but dont think they are a requirement???)

 

I'm bound to have forgotten something someone will be along soon to add/correct what I've said

 

Part time Class 4 Zetec

[Team Escargot]

Andy

I am doing the novice bit this year as well. Not sure what part of Wiltshire you are in but pleased to help if I can. Blat me if you wish.

 

Are you going to the intro to sprinting at Curborough on the 17th April?

 

Nick

[Simon.Rogers1]

Andy

 

I'm a bit busy right now but please give me a call this evening or email me your number and I'll call you after 8:30.

 

simon.rogers@lotus7club.com

 

 

Competition Sec

Management Team Member

 

If in doubt.......Flat out!

 

[CaterBram]

Gloves were a recommended requirement last year and a mandatory one this year.

 

There is an intro to sprinting event on the 17th April @ Curborough, I don't know if there are any places left but if you contact Sam Pearce i'm sure she would be able to tell you if there is or not.

 

It's my first year as well and i've booked on, also already signed up for Goodwood, Llys y Fran and Mira. 😬

 

Q469 WET, 1990 Caterham 1690 Crossflow Long Cockpit in Ali except for the red bits.

We are doing Yorkshire 3 Peaks in aid of Rotherham Hospice

[Andy Green]

Martin - thanks for the summary. Looks like a few hours in the garage and the cheque book can sort most of that

 

Nick - I am up by J17 on the M4, just north of Chippenham

 

Simon - YHM

 

Jnr - Now booked on the Intro to Spinting day after talking to Sam.

 

I look forward to meeting you all.

[Mark Durrant]

Andy

 

There is some useful information here and here.

 

Good to see you have booked on the Intro to Sprinting day when we will take you through everything you need to know

 

Mark D

[Richard Price]

Andy,

A couple of points.

If is a standand Duratec R400, then you won't need any additional throttle return springs.

The blue book reads:-

5.4.2. Be equipped with a positive method of throttle

closing by means of external spring/springs so that in

the event of failure of any part of the throttle linkage the

throttle(s) are sprung closed.

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Just to clarify the racewear details a little.

Overalls must comply with:-

BS6249 part 1 Index A or B (but not part C).

or

BSEN533

or

EN533:1995 Index 3

or

FIA 8856-2000

or

FIA 1986 Standard.

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However, there is a note in the blue book that states :-

Overalls homologated to

either FIA 8856-2000 or FIA 1986 standard will be

mandatory from 01.01.2012, when the BS6249,

BSEN533 and pr EN533 will no longer be acceptable.

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For Helmets, the blue book reads:-

(a) INTERNATIONAL EVENTS & ALL MSA EVENTS.

FIA 8860-2004.

SNELL SA2005.

SNELL SA2000*.

SFI Foundation 31.1A, 31.2A.

BS 6658 Type A/FR.

In addition the following are acceptable for:

*May be withdrawn with effect from 01/01/11.

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[CaterBram]

Andy, See you at the intro to sprinting, i'll be the one in the Red & Ali XFlow. 😬 with the big blue trailer.

 

Q469 WET, 1990 Caterham 1690 Crossflow Long Cockpit in Ali except for the red bits.

We are doing Yorkshire 3 Peaks in aid of Rotherham Hospice

[RichardO]

Overalls: I wouldn't buy FIA1986 overalls new. They were OK for racing until end of last year - and then the rules changed. Would expect to see that filter down to sprinting over the next few years.

 

On the other hand, you'll be able to pick up a cheap second hand set from a racer who's been forced to upgrade. ebay time...

 

There's no difference between 1986 and 2000 in terms of fireproofness (is that a word?); the 2000 ones just have strengthened shoulder straps.

 

R

[Offspring]

I think you're right RichardO

 

The epaulettes are to help extract the driver in the event of an accident ...