BTRDA 1999 Rally Series Regulations

Contents
Foreword from Richie Holfeld
Foreword from Mick Linford
Foreword from Paul Wallace
The BTRDA Rally Series - Regulations
Peugeot Sport Gold Star Championship
Clear System Solutions Silver Star Championship
Overall Rally Series Awards
BTRDA Rally Series Awards
Peugeot Sport Gold Star Championship Awards
Clear System Solutions Silver Star Championship Awards
Peugeot Sport Bonus Scheme
Silkolene Bonus Scheme
Dunlop Bonus Scheme
Mintex Bonus Scheme
BTRDA Rally Series Contacts
BTRDA Rally Series Event Contacts

Foreword from Richie Holfeld - Chairman, BTRDA Rallies Committee

The format of the Silver Star and Gold Star Championships has proven popular with increased competitor participants last year. The categories, classes and rewards have been reviewed and expanded for the new season.

The BTRDA are very grateful for the continued sponsorship of Peugeot Sport for the Gold Star Championship and Clear System Solutions for the Silver Star Championship. We acknowledge the contribution, support and generous bonus schemes offered by various trade suppliers on all Championship rounds.

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Foreword from Mick Linford - Motorsport Manager, Peugeot Motor Company plc.

For the Peugeot 106 and 306 competitors, a cash bonus scheme has been put in place, with the first three cars of each model on each event have £500 shared between them.

And for all competitors, you have the best run, and most competitive rally championship in the UK to compete in.

What more could you ask for?

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Foreword from Paul Wallace - Chairman, Clear System Solutions Ltd.

Market research continues to show that competitors and other British Championships view the Clear System Solutions Silver Star Championship as the stepping stone for recognition at the British national level. We are proud to be able to offer a platform where old, current and evolving motor technology can be matched with driving skill in an open forum.

Clear System Solutions are Information Technology Specialists and provide computerisation application development, consultancy and training. The company has been expanding its activities and are focused in sharing its marketing aims alongside motorsport.

We wish participants a safe and successful 1999 season in a competitive and sporting rallysport environment.

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The BTRDA Rally Series

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Peugeot Sport Gold Star Championship

1. The Peugeot Sport Gold Star Championship is open to Drivers and Co-drivers competing in any make of car currently in the General List of FIA homologated cars in Group A or N, or added to it during the period of the Championship, subject to the following restrictions:
   (a) No more than 2 driven wheels
   (b) Normally aspirated engines
   (c) Maximum capacity of 2000 cc.

   In addition to complying with MSA Technical and Safety Regulations, eligible cars may only be modified in the manner described in the 1999 FIA Yearbook. Allowed modifications published in the monthly official FIA Motor Sports Bulletin may be incorporated at the date given.

   Valid homologation papers, perforated by FIA or MSA, must be carried within the car and be available for inspection by Scrutineers or other officials of the event or Championship.

2. Space must be made available on the competing vehicle to display the following Championship advertising:
   • Peugeot Sport Gold Star Championship decals on each front door of the competing car above the competition numbers
   • Peugeot Sport Gold Star Championship screen strip across the top of the rear windscreen
3. The Championship will be divided into two vehicle groups each of three capacity classes:

   Group N	Group A
   Class N1	Class A5	Up to and including 1400 cc.
   Class N2	Class A6	Over 1400 cc, up to and including 1600 cc.
   Class N3	Class A7	Over 1600 cc, up to and including 2000 cc.

4. Each registered driver/co-driver will score points according to the position they gain in each qualifying event. However drivers/co-drivers with cars containing any parts homologated as 'kit' on FIA form VK will not be eligible to score class points. Points will be awarded as follows:-

   (a) Overall Drivers & Co-drivers Championship:

   30 points to the highest placed registered driver/co-driver, 28 points to the second placed registered driver/co-driver, 27 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the twenty eighth placed driver/co-driver and every subsequent driver/co-driver who finish the event. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher.

   (b) Class awards:

   20 points to the highest placed registered driver/co-driver in each BTRDA class, 18 points to the second placed driver/co-driver, 17 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the eighteenth placed driver/co-driver and every subsequent driver/co-driver who finish the event. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher.

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Clear System Solutions Silver Star Championship

1. The Clear System Solutions Silver Star Championship is open to Drivers and Co-drivers competing in vehicles complying with the MSA Regulations K 42.1. Competitors intending to enter vehicles complying with K 42.1.3 are reminded that they MUST advise the Championship Organisers in due time for permission to be sought from the MSA for the vehicle to be eligible to compete on Champiosnhip events.
2. The Championship will include four capacity classes:

   (a) Class B9 Up to and including 1400 cc.
   (b) Class B10 Over 1400 cc, up to and including 1600 cc.
   (c) Class B11 Over 1600 cc, up to and including 2000 cc.
   (d) Class B12 Over 2000 cc.
   (e) Class N4 FIA Group N cars over 2000 cc.

   The engine capacities stated are after multiplying the actual capacity by the forced induction equivalency factor of 1.7. This does NOT apply to Diesel engines.

   To be eligible for class N4, in addition to complying with MSA Technical and Safety regulations, eligible cars may only be modified in the manner described in the 1999 FIA Yearbook. Allowed modifications published in the monthly official FIA Motor Sports Bulletin may be incorporated at the date given.

   Valid homologation papres, perforated by FIA or MSA, must be carried within the car and be available for inspection by Scrutineers or other officials of the event or Championship.

3. Two Wheel Drive Challenge Cup

   This will be open to all Silver Star Championship competitors using two wheel drive vehicles.

4. Space must be made available on the competing vehicle to display the following Championship advertising:
   • Clear System Solutions Championship decals on each front door of the competing car above the competition numbers.
   • Clear System Solutions Championship cloth badges on the chest and window side arm of the driver's and co-driver's overalls.
5. Each registered driver/co-driver will score points according to the position he or she has gained in each qualifying event as follows:-

   (a) Overall Drivers & Co-drivers Championship:

   30 points to the highest placed registered driver/co-driver, 28 points to the second placed registered driver/co-driver, 27 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the twenty eighth placed driver/co-driver and every subsequent driver/co-driver who finish the event. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher.

   (b) Class awards and Two Wheel Drive Challenge Cup:

   20 points to the highest placed registered driver/co-driver in each BTRDA class, 18 points to the second placed driver/co-driver, 17 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the eighteenth placed driver/co-driver and every subsequent driver/co-driver who finish the event. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher.

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Overall Rally Series Awards

(a) Under 25 Driver & Co-Driver Awards:

These awards will be open to all registered drivers/co-drivers who were born on or after 1st January 1974.

20 points to the highest placed Under 25 driver/co-driver, 18 points to the second placed Under 25 driver/co-driver, 17 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the eighteenth placed driver/co-driver and every subsequent finisher in this category. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher in this category.

(b) Lady Driver & Co-Driver Awards:

A lady driver/co-driver will be eligible for points whether accompanied by a male or female driver/co-driver. To qualify for these Ladies Awards, a lady must have started a minimum of three qualifying events.

20 points to the highest placed registered lady driver/co-driver, 18 points to the second placed lady driver/co-driver, 17 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the eighteenth placed lady driver/co-driver and every subsequent finisher in this category. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher in this category.

(c) Junior Driver Award:

This award is open to all registered drivers who were born on or after 1st January 1978.

20 points to the highest placed registered Junior driver, 18 points to the second placed driver, 17 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the eighteenth placed driver and every subsequent finisher in this category. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher in this category.

(d) Senior Driver & Co-Driver Awards:

This award is open to all registered drivers and co-drivers who were born on or before 1st January 1954.

20 points to the highest placed registered Senior driver/co-driver, 18 points to the second placed Senior driver/co-driver, 17 points to the third and so on down to 2 points to the eighteenth placed Senior driver/co-driver and every subsequent finisher in this category. 1 point will be awarded to every non-finisher in this category.

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Awards

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PEUGEOT SPORT BONUS SCHEME

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SILKOLENE BONUS SCHEME

The total prize fund will be £3,250.

For further details of the scheme and registration forms contact Tom or Anne Watson at:-
Lubetech, St. Quentin, Pinfold Lane, Pollington, Goole, DN14 0DR.
Tel: 01405 862292 (day & eve)
Fax: 01405 860758

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DUNLOP BONUS SCHEME

The bonus awards will be paid to competitors in both the Gold Star and Silver Star Championships. Details of the categories that will be eligible for bonuses on each round of the Rally Series will be published in Competitor Bulletins.

For information on Dunlop Tyres please contact:
Dunlop Tyres Ltd., Motor Sport Division, Fort Dunlop, Birmingham, B24 9QT
Tel: 0121 384 4444
Fax: 0121 306 3815

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MINTEX BONUS SCHEME

Five classes will be selected on each event and the highest placed BTRDA registered driver in these classes will each win a set of Mintex competition brake pads, details of the nominated classes will be published in Competitor Bulletins.

Alan brown of Questmead will be attending all events, for details of Mintex products contact him at:
Questmead Ltd, Unit 1, Canalside Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East, Rochdale, OL16 5JB
Tel: 01706 860088
Fax: 01706 861223

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BTRDA RALLY SERIES CONTACTS

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1999 BTRDA RALLY SERIES - EVENT CONTACTS

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Last Modified: 05 February 1999