Group B Rallysprint

Darlington & District Motor Club Ltd.

The Group B Challenge

Croft Circuit – 2006

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS








Welcome to the first running of the Group B Challenge incorporating the Classic Rally Car Challenge. When it was suggested by Mark Lowe that a number of Group B owners were interested in finding out just which was the quickest Group B car, Darlington & District Motor Club grasped the concept with both hands and welcome the opportunity to place these magnificent machines in a competitive environment in front of the public. The Sprint format is the only one which will allow all the owners to compete, no matter whether the car is in original Rally trim or a road car, or whether the driver has held a competition licence previously. Each run will be over 2 laps of the Croft racing circuit which incorporates high speed sections with some technical slower sections, all in all a demanding lap.
DDMC is keen to encourage Classic Rally Cars to take part for separate awards.
We hope to make this an annual event to showcase what was probably the best era of motorsport.

Terry Wright
Competition Secretary – Darlington & District Motor Club Ltd.


The Darlington & District Motor Club Ltd will organise a National B Sprint on Saturday March 18th 2006 at the Croft Circuit near Darlington
The meeting will be governed by the General Regulations of the Motor Sports Association, (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FISA), these Supplementary Regulations and any written instructions, which the organising club may issue.
Competitors require a National B (or higher) licence (subject to L.7.1.5). The following MSA Permits have been issued; National B: 33055
The event is open to: members of Darlington & DMC and members of Clubs affiliated to ANECCC & ANCC.
The event is not a qualifying round of any Championships:
The length of the course is 4.2 miles and commences Pit Lane adjacent to the start line and finishes after 2 laps at the Finish Line.
The event will consist of classes as follows:

1. Group B Rally Cars Unlimited
2. Stage Rally
3. Road Going
4. Rallycross
5. Classic Rally Cars +2200cc
6. 1600 – 2200cc
7. 1300cc - 1599cc
8. Up to 1300cc
The programme for the meeting will be:

Signing On from 0800 in Race Administration
Scrutineering from 0800 in the Scrutineering Bay
Practice will commence at 0930
First timed runs will commence immediately following the completion of Practice
Competitors will have the opportunity to walk the course up to 0920 and will have the opportunity of two practice runs
The results will be determined by the accumulation of the timed runs (where there is a tie, then the result will be determined by the fastest of the timed runs).
Competitors will be identified by numbers (L.9.2.5) which will be advised in the Final Instructions.
The maximum entry for the meeting is 80. The minimum is 20. The minimum for each class is 3. Should the above minimum figures not be reached, the organisers have the right to cancel the meeting. The organisers reserve the right to amalgamate classes where necessary.
The Entry List opens on publication of these Regulations and closes on 10th March 2006.
The Entry Fee is £100 and completed forms should be returned with the fee to: Terry Wright, 98 Ravensdale Road, Darlington, DL3 8DU. Tel. (Before 9pm) 01325 359895, Fax 01325 463253 Email [email protected]. Entries will be accepted in receipt order.
Entry Fees may be refunded as follows: A) if cancellation is confirmed in writing and received on or before 10th March – a full refund. B) if cancellation is confirmed in writing and received after 10th March but at least 48 hours before the start of the event – a full refund less £20 administration charge unless replaced by a reserve.
Provisional results will be displayed at Race Administration as soon as possible after the event. Any protests should be made in accordance with GR Section O.
The Officials of the Event are:

MSA Steward TBA
Club Stewards D Dalton, TBA
Clerk Of The Course C Gibson
Secretary of the Meeting T P Wright
Chief MSA Scrutineer P Elliott
Chief Timekeeper D Sharp
Chief Medical Officer TBA
Timekeepers, Starters, Marshals and all named Officials are Judges of Fact.
The awards for the Meeting will be:

FTD A Glass Decanter
1st in each Class An Award
2nd in each Class (min 6 starters) An Award
3rd in each Class (min 12 starters) An Award
Class and numeric order will determine starting order. During the competition runs, failure to come to the line when called will result in the run being forfeited. Cars will start individually. The start signal will be a green light. The method of timing will be Electronic Class E. Drivers will be expected to start as soon as they are called and lined up. Tyre warming will only be allowed in the designated area immediately in advance of the start line.
Provision will be made for shared drive cars.
Chequered boards will indicate the Finish line.
Competitors are reminded that noise regulations will be STRICTLY enforced. Please ensure that your car meets the requirement.
Petrol is NOT available at the circuit.
Passengers may not be carried during the competition.
Vehicles will require a timing strut as defined under L10.9.
Catering facilities will be available.
No trade sales may be undertaken at the event without prior written permission of the circuit owners.
A strict 5 mph speed limit will be enforced in the Paddock and public areas. Competitors must not exceed this limit when driving in these areas. Failure to adhere to this regulation may result in exclusion from the meeting.
Competitors will be supplied with 5 admission tickets and 1 car pass, which are included in the entry fee. Competitors may gain access to the Paddock during Sunday as Security Staff are on duty however, competitors are reminded that racing engines must not be run before 0900 or after 1800.
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