Australian Motorsport Club Ltd has recently reviewed the scruitineering regulations.
These rules and regulations have been put in place to make Calder Park as safe and pleasant as possible for all competitors and officials. At all times whilst on the premises please abide by the rules and regulations. Keep safe and enjoy your racing.
All vehicles and motorcycles must meet the Calder Park scruitineering standards.
In the event of any disagreement on whether your vehicle meets the standards the final decision will rest with the Chief Scrutineer who will decide if your vehicle is safe to race. Remember at all times we are only looking after your safety.
General Rules and Regulations:
All vehicles require the following items:
Radiator overflow bottles
Accelerator return springs
Batteries must be securely clamped
Appropriate braking systems
Appropriate steering systems
Plugged holes in firewall
No loose items inside the driver & passenger compartments. All other items must be secured inside the vehicles boot/trunk
Plugged rear parcel shelves & rear firewalls for any vehicles using N2O
All vehicles using Nitrous Oxide must display on the outside of the vehicle in the area where the bottle is located the approved sticker.
In addition the approved sticker is to be placed on the outside of the windscreen in the top left hand corner
The approved sticker is yellow with N2O printed in black
All competitors must follow all speed signs and officials directions at all times.
Speed/burnouts are to be kept to their appropriate areas at all times. If you fail to obey the rules you will be asked to leave the premises.
Any use of a mobile phone whilst on the Race Track will result in eviction from the event
No persons under the age of 16 are allowed in pit lane/start line. Failure of enforcement of this rule can result in disqualification.
No shorts, pants, thongs, open toed shoes in pitlane, only long pants and closed in shoes
Licence:
A current driver’s Licence is required. Learner’s permits will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Drivers Seat:
It is mandatory that all seats are firmly attached to the vehicle.
Seat Belts / Harnesses:
Vehicles running 11.99 or slower require a minimum quick release 3 point lap sash seatbelt complying with the current Australian Standard.
Vehicles running 11.98 sec or 110 mph or quicker require a minimum quick release 4 point harness complying with the current Australian Standard.
Any vehicle running between 130 mph or quicker requires a 5 point harness incorporating a crutch strap.
Safety Helmets:
All racers must wear Safety Helmets when entering, racing and leaving the race track.
Please wait until you have stopped your vehicle before removing your helmet.
Safety Helmets must comply with the current Australian Standard. For those of you who do not possess a Safety Helmet, you may hire a helmet through Calder Park administration office.
Roll Cage:
All vehicles running 11.00 sec (1/4 mile) or slower are not required to have a roll cage fitted but may be fitted if you wish to do so.
All vehicles running between 10.99 sec & 10.00 sec and under 140 mph (1/4 mile) must be fitted with a single roll over hoop.
A hoop covering the full width of the driver’s compartment with 2 bolted back stays and a bolted intrusion bar.
Utilities may use a 4 point roll cage with intrusion bars/diagonals on both sides and single diagonals in main roof hoop.
All other vehicles running faster than 9.99 or 140 mph are required to be fitted with a full 6 point roll cage.
Vehicles, where the body may be separated from the chassis/roll cage in an accident, mesh or net, are required to be fitted with a roll cage over the driver’s head in order to retain the driver’s limbs within the cage area in the event of a roll over.
Parachute:
All vehicles reaching 140 mph must be fitted with a single chute
Open Cockpits:
Convertibles, roadsters and any other open cockpit vehicle are required to be fitted with a single rollover hoop covering the driver’s compartment.
Tail Shaft Loop:
All vehicles running 10.99 sec or quicker are required to be fitted with a tail shaft loop.
The tail shaft loop is to be made of metal, a minimum 3.2 mm (1/8”) thickness and 51 mm (2”) wide securely mounted and located within 15.2cm (6”) of the front universal joint.
Wheels and Studs:
Hub caps and clip on wheel rims must be removed before competing. Scrutineer’s will check for loose wheel nuts and cracked or damaged wheels.
All vehicles are required to be fitted with the minimum of wheel studs as original manufactures specifications.
All vehicles are required to have wheel nuts on all wheel studs. Each wheel stud must protrude past the outer face of the wheel by a distance no less than the diameter of the stud used.
Vehicles running quicker than 10.98 sec are required to be fitted open ended wheel nuts. Factory alloy wheels may use original nuts/studs.
Tyres:
Tyres of the same construction are required front and rear, vehicles using rear slick tyres are required to be fitted with front conventional non radial tyres.
Protective Clothing:
All drivers and riders are required to wear full covering. I.e. long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed toe shoes.
All Motorcycle riders must wear protective leathers, an approved Australian Safety Standards helmet, riding boots and gloves.
Race suits are required for drivers of vehicles that have manufactured firewalls, front floors and non factory design windscreens.
Entry Forms:
To save yourself time, why not print and fill in your Entry Form before you leave home, Entry forms can be found on our forms page here...
Off Street Drags Procedures:
Pay your entry fee at front gate
Completly fill in your Entry Form signing both pages or front and back
Present completed Entry Forms at the Credentials office where you will receive your wrist bands
Unload and prepare your car then proceed to Scruitineering where you will receive your racing number
