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Regularity Trials

1.  PREAMBLE

Regularity Trials are a variation of the rules for Historic competition to allow those who are unwilling to race to run their vehicles for the enjoyment of themselves and the spectators. It is a competition being a trial of regularity; it is not a speed event. As such, it is exempted from some of the requirements of race competition. No passengers may be carried in vehicles.

2.  DETEREMINATION

At a time prior to the event set by the organisers, each competitor will nominate a designated lap time for the event. Organisers have the right to refuse or accept a nominated time if it is deemed unreasonable. In such cases, the competitor will be required to nominate an alternative lap time acceptable to the organisers. For each lap on which the competitor records a lap time less than his nominated time, a penalty of "X" points per second shall apply, and for each lap greater than his or her nominated lap time a penalty of "y" shall apply. (Typically "X" is 2 points and "Y" is 1 point).The winner is the competitor who has completed the required number of laps and has accrued the least penalty points.

3.  ELIGIBLE CARS

Historic vehicles complying with Group J, Group K, Group L and Group S Regulations are eligible, as are Sports and Grand Touring Vehicles both open and closed, manufactured before the end of December, 1970.

4.  COMPETITOR REQUIREMENTS

Competitors will be required to produce a CAMS Level 2 Licence as a minimum, together with proof of current membership of a CAMS affiliated car club.

5.  SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Drivers must wear helmets and, in open vehicles, goggles/visors complying with Schedule D. CAMS recommends that competitors wear an approved full-face helmet when driving in open vehicles (refer Schedule D). Fire resistant clothing is not mandatory, but drivers must wear woollen or cotton clothing covering the body from ankles to wrists and neck, and suitable and appropriate footwear.

6. GENERAL

Vehicles competing in Regularity Trials shall comply with the general requirements of Schedule A and paragraph 1.3 of 5th Category Historic Car Regulations. A fire extinguisher complying with Article 3 of Schedule H is required. Vehicle log books are not mandatory, but if a log book has been issued, it must be presented at scrutineering.