2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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1 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 16-17TH JUNE 2016 BRENTWOOD HOTEL, WELLINGTON 40 DAY INFORMATION PACK: 7 MAY 2017 ALL REMITS GENERAL BUSINESS NOMINATIONS

2 40 DAY PACK CONTENTS The 2017 AGM is scheduled for June 16 th and 17th at the Brentwood Hotel in Wellington. Speedway NZ is required to circulate specific information no later than 40 days prior to the event, i.e. the remits that will be voted on, the general business that has been submitted for discussion, and the nominations for the Technical Committees, Appeal Panel and Promotional Team. Remits Constitutional Remits D4-1 - Ramp Derby: Addition Minimum Vehicle Specifications M2 - Licensing of Tracks M3 - Meetings, Practises & Trainings M4 - Allocated Titles, Championships, NZ Teams M5 - Officials M6 - Competitors M7 - Rule Enforcements E2 - Vehicle Inspections E4 - Electronics E5 - Fuel & Fuel Tanks S3-8 - Clothing S3-9 - Open Wheel Classes: Head and Neck Restraint S4-2 - Open Wheel Classes & Modifieds T9-2 - Sidecars R9-3 - Solo/Sidecar Racing Rules T10 - Open Wheel Classes T Midgets T Three Quarter Midgets R Open Wheel Racing Rules R Super Saloon, Saloon, Modified Racing Rules R Streetstock Racing Rules T Superstocks T Stockcars T Streetstocks T Modified Sprintcars T Quarter Midgets T9-5 - Junior Solos T9-7 - Peewee Solos T Six Shooters General Business Nominations Nominees for Technical Committee Ratification of the Appeal Panel Nominees for Promo Team

3 CONSTITUTION & DERBY REMIT REMIT 1 C16-2(a)(i) Delete Rule C16-2(a)(i) Four people elected at the Speedway NZ AGM. Four people elected bi-annually, in the same year as the election of technical committees, at the Speedway NZ AGM Continuity - this will ensure that there will always be someone with experience on the team. If members and directors change in the same year, this could lead to a whole new team. Consistency - brings the Promotion team in line with all other SNZ sub-committees. REMIT 2 D4-1 Ramp Derby: Addition Minimum Vehicle Specifications D4-1-1 Vehicle Specifications as per Derby Teams Racing, Section D2-1 Delete Rule D4-1 Ramp Derby: Addition Minimum Vehicle Specifications D4-1-1 Vehicle Specifications as per Derby Teams Racing, Section D2-1 This rule was added for unknown reasons 2 years ago and subsequently dispensation from this rule has been issued during this time. Obviously, it is not required so needs to be removed from the rules.

4 LICENSING OF TRACKS REMIT REMIT 3 M Solo and Sidecar tracks may be enclosed by a wooden safety fence and pit gate. M Solo and Sidecar tracks may be enclosed by a wooden safety fence and pit gate. A SNZ approved air fence may also be attached to the safety fence. To allow the use of air safety fences for safer motorcycle racing. REMIT 4 M A concrete pit or approved equivalent 3.2m x 2.4m x150mm must be provided for the use of SNZ approved scales. This applies to tracks running car classes, effective from 1 September M A concrete pit or approved equivalent 3.2m x 2.4m x150mm must be provided for the use of SNZ approved scales. This applies to tracks running car classes, effective from 1 September Every SNZ licensed venue must have calibrated scales available suited to the purpose of weighing the race vehicles that they hold permission to run under their track license. At the 2015 AGM there was a mandate for tracks to implement provisions for scales in the rule M2-24-8, the rule caused great confusion. Most tracks now have scales, and this rule is to ensure consistency at all tracks and to provide clarification of the intent of the original rule. REMIT 5 M Officials: Speedway NZ Approved Trainer/s are to be in attendance. This negates the requirement for an SNZ Steward to be present. Tracks wishing to submit nominations for approved trainers should ensure the nominee completes the Application for Warrant Card form, and returns them to the SNZ Office. M Officials: A SNZ Steward and Speedway NZ Approved Trainer/s are to be in attendance. This negates the requirement for an SNZ Steward to be present. Tracks wishing to submit nominations for approved trainers should ensure the nominee completes the Application for Warrant Card form, and returns them to the SNZ Office. Speedway NZ implemented this provision in the 2016/17 due to failings at track level, causing H&S issues. A SNZ Steward holds all paperwork to ensure the provisions of a permit are met, and is the only Official subsequently that is permitted to issue licenses.

5 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 6 M4-1-2 Allocated Title hosts are determined by a 5 year rotation system voted in at the SNZ AGM. M4-1-2 Allocated Title hosts are determined by a 5 year rotation system voted in at the SNZ AGM. Exception: South Island titles are allocated as per the process outlined in rule M4-2-8(b). The aim of this remit is to establish whether South Island tracks are interested in using the South Island titles to promote the classes in different regions, rather than only the tracks that contract the class. For instance, at present only Nelson and Woodford Glen are eligible to host the SI Superstocks. This soon becomes boring for competitors, and limits the opportunities to grow the grade in other parts of the Island. Same applies with Midgets (Ruapuna/Nelson), TQ's (Ruapuna/Nelson/Greymouth), Modifieds (Woodford Glen/Greymouth), etc. If successful, the remit would enable South Island tracks to work together for the betterment of the sport as a whole. REMIT 7 M4-2-3(i) three times in the season prior to the title. M4-2-3(i) three six times in the season prior to the title. This stays in line with the requirements on the SNZ/Competitor/Promoter contract and the contractual obligations of six meetings and also shows commitment from the promotion to the class. REMIT 8 N/A M4-2-4(e) South Island titles: The track must have run the class once in the season of the title. There is no requirement to run the class three times in the season prior. The aim of this remit is to establish whether South Island tracks are interested in using the South Island titles to promote the classes in different regions, rather than only the tracks that contract the class. For instance, at present only Nelson and Woodford Glen are eligible to host the SI Superstocks. This soon becomes boring for competitors, and limits the opportunities to grow the grade in other parts of the Island. Same applies with Midgets (Ruapuna/Nelson), TQ's (Ruapuna/Nelson/Greymouth), Modifieds (Woodford Glen/Greymouth), etc. If successful, the remit would enable South Island tracks to work together for the betterment of the sport as a whole.

6 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 9 M4-2-5(o) Minimum car numbers and meetings held, as below:- New Zealand Mininum Extra Total Minimum Title Contracted Contracted Minimum Prizemoney Competitors or Visitors Number Superstocks $25,000 Stockcars $20,000 Super Saloons $10,000 Saloons $10,000 Streetstocks $5,000 TQ's $5,000 Minisprints $3,000 Midgets $15,000 Sprintcars $15,000 Modifieds $10,000 Solos $2,000 U21 Solos $1,000 Sidecars $4,000 M4-2-5(o) Minimum car numbers and meetings held, as below:- New Zealand Mininum Extra Total Minimum Title Contracted Contracted Minimum Prizemoney Competitors or Visitors Number Superstocks $25,000 Stockcars $20,000 Super Saloons $10,000 Saloons $10,000 Streetstocks $5,000 TQ's $5,000 Minisprints $3,000 Midgets $15,000 Sprintcars $15,000 Modifieds $10,000 Solos $2,000 U21 Solos $1,000 Sidecars $4,000 Note: sidecars minimum refers to contracted Sidecar teams, i.e., 4 contracted riders and 4 contracted passengers. As the rules state currently, the minimum number of contracted competitors does not equal the intended number machines. Minimum 4 could only mean 2 machines racing. The original intent was for racing machines, as in complete units thereby requiring 4 riders and 4 passengers.

7 TITLE ROTATION REMIT REMIT 10 M4-2-6 New Zealand Titles New Zealand titles for the period from 2016/17 to 2020/21 are allocated as follows: M4-2-6 New Zealand Titles New Zealand titles for the period from 2016/ /18 to 2020/ /22 are allocated as follows:

8 TITLE ROTATION REMIT REMIT 11 M4-2-7 Grand Prix Titles Exception to rule M4-2-5: Grand Prix titles for the period from 2016/17 to 2020/21 are allocated as follows:- M4-2-7 Grand Prix Titles Exception to rule M4-2-5: Grand Prix titles for the period from 2016/ /18 to 2020/ /22 are allocated as follows:-

9 TITLE ROTATION REMIT REMIT 12 M4-2-8 North & South Island Titles (a) Exception to rule M4-2-5: North Island titles for the period from 2016/17 to 2020/21 are allocated as follows:- (b) Exception to rule M4-2-5: South Island titles for the period from 2016/17 to 2020/21 are allocated as follows:- M4-2-8 North & South Island Titles (a) Exception to rule M4-2-5: North Island titles for the period from 2016/ /18 to 2020/ /22 are allocated as follows:-

10 TITLE ROTATION REMIT (b) Exception to rule M4-2-5: South Island titles for the period from 2016/ /18 to 2020/ /22 are allocated as follows:-

11 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 13 M4-2-8(b) Exception to rule M4-2-5: South Island titles for the period from 2016/17 to 2020/21 are allocated as follows:- Season Superstocks Stockcars Super Saloons. 2016/17 Woodford Glen Nelson Woodford Glen 2017/18 Nelson Blenheim Blenheim 2018/19 Woodford Glen Woodford Glen Riverside 2019/20 Nelson Riverside Cromwell 2020/21 Woodford Glen Greymouth Dunedin Season Saloons Sprintcars Midgets. 2016/17 Dunedin Cromwell Ruapuna 2017/18 Cromwell Nelson Nelson 2018/19 Riverside Ruapuna Ruapuna 2019/20 Woodford Glen Riverside Nelson 2020/21 Blenheim Nelson Ruapuna Season Modifieds TQ Midgets Streetstocks. 2016/17 Woodford Glen Nelson Blenheim 2017/18 Greymouth Ruapuna Woodford Glen 2018/19 Woodford Glen Greymouth Nelson 2019/20 Greymouth Ruapuna Dunedin 2020/21 Woodford Glen Nelson Riverside Season Sidecars Solos. 2016/17 Ruapuna Moore Park 2017/18 Oreti Park Oreti Park 2018/19 Nelson Moore Park 2019/20 Moore Park Oreti Park 2020/21 Ruapuna Moore Park M4-2-8(b) Exception to rule M4-2-5: South Island titles for the period from 2016/17 to 2020/21 are allocated as follows:- Season Superstocks Stockcars Super Saloons. 2016/17 Woodford Glen Nelson Woodford Glen 2017/18 Nelson Blenheim Blenheim 2018/19 Woodford Glen Woodford Glen Riverside 2019/20 Nelson Riverside Cromwell 2020/21 Woodford Glen Greymouth Dunedin Season Saloons Sprintcars Midgets. 2016/17 Dunedin Cromwell Ruapuna 2017/18 Cromwell Nelson Nelson 2018/19 Riverside Ruapuna Ruapuna 2019/20 Woodford Glen Riverside Nelson 2020/21 Blenheim Nelson Ruapuna

12 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT Season Modifieds TQ Midgets Streetstocks. 2016/17 Woodford Glen Nelson Blenheim 2017/18 Greymouth Ruapuna Woodford Glen 2018/19 Woodford Glen Greymouth Nelson 2019/20 Greymouth Ruapuna Dunedin 2020/21 Woodford Glen Nelson Riverside Season Sidecars Solos. 2016/17 Ruapuna Moore Park 2017/18 Oreti Park Oreti Park 2018/19 Nelson Moore Park 2019/20 Moore Park Oreti Park 2020/21 Ruapuna Moore Park The allocation of South Island titles: (i) Application Any track applying for a title must send in the application on the Official Form, and be returned to the office 30 days before the allocations take place. The form to include: Name of track, Name of Allocated title applying for, Number of times that the class was run in year of application, Detailed format proposed for the running of the event, Minimum prize monies to be paid and awards, Prize money format as to whether payment is for heats and/or finals, Proposed prize money structure. The complete list of championships will be circulated to all tracks 20 days before the AGM. (ii) Allocation On South Island Championships, the South Island tracks to vote only. The aim of this remit is to establish whether South Island tracks are interested in using the South Island titles to promote the classes in different regions, rather than only the tracks that contract the class. For instance, at present only Nelson and Woodford Glen are eligible to host the SI Superstocks. This soon becomes boring for competitors, and limits the opportunities to grow the grade in other parts of the Island. Same applies with Midgets (Ruapuna/Nelson), TQ's (Ruapuna/Nelson/Greymouth), Modifieds (Woodford Glen/Greymouth), etc. If successful, the remit would enable South Island tracks to work together for the betterment of the sport as a whole.

13 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 14 M4-4-1 New Zealand Championship Proposed date must be submitted to SNZ to be approved by 31st May prior to the season of the event. M4-4-1 New Zealand Championship Proposed date must be submitted to SNZ to be approved by 31st May March prior to the season of the event. With SNZ Championship dates currently not confirmed fully until August, this leaves very little time for promotion teams to firm up the rest of their calendars. Moving all championship submission dates forward by two months will in turn add two months of planning time for tracks when it comes to filling the rest of their calendar. Being organised two months earlier will also mean tracks will now have confirmed championship dates during the peak sponsorship sourcing period around the new financial year. The sport also now includes many major promotional events and travelling series and this change will allow these events to be planned and promoted far greater. REMIT 15 M4-4-2 New Zealand Grand Prix Proposed date must be submitted to SNZ to be approved by 30th June prior to the season of the event. M4-4-2 New Zealand Grand Prix Proposed date must be submitted to SNZ to be approved by 30th June April prior to the season of the event. With SNZ Championship dates currently not confirmed fully until August, this leaves very little time for promotion teams to firm up the rest of their calendars. Moving all championship submission dates forward by two months will in turn add two months of planning time for tracks when it comes to filling the rest of their calendar. Being organised two months earlier will also mean tracks will now have confirmed championship dates during the peak sponsorship sourcing period around the new financial year. The sport also now includes many major promotional events and travelling series and this change will allow these events to be planned and promoted far greater.

14 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 16 M4-4-3 North Island and South Island Championships Proposed date must be submitted to SNZ to be approved by 31st July prior to the season of the event. M4-4-2 New Zealand Grand Prix Proposed date must be submitted to SNZ to be approved by 31st July May prior to the season of the event. With SNZ Championship dates currently not confirmed fully until August, this leaves very little time for promotion teams to firm up the rest of their calendars. Moving all championship submission dates forward by two months will in turn add two months of planning time for tracks when it comes to filling the rest of their calendar. Being organised two months earlier will also mean tracks will now have confirmed championship dates during the peak sponsorship sourcing period around the new financial year. The sport also now includes many major promotional events and travelling series and this change will allow these events to be planned and promoted far greater. REMIT 17 N/A M4-4-5 Championship dates for the season only must be submitted for approval as per the previous deadlines. New Zealand Championship 31 st May 2017, New Zealand Grand Prix 30 th June 2017, North & South Island Championships 31 st July With SNZ Championship dates currently not confirmed fully until August, this leaves very little time for promotion teams to firm up the rest of their calendars. Moving all championship submission dates forward by two months will in turn add two months of planning time for tracks when it comes to filling the rest of their calendar. Being organised two months earlier will also mean tracks will now have confirmed championship dates during the peak sponsorship sourcing period around the new financial year. The sport also now includes many major promotional events and travelling series and this change will allow these events to be planned and promoted far greater.

15 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 18 M4-5-3 Delete Rule M4-5-3 Must be sent to all Stewards and tracks that licence the applicable class no later than three weeks prior to the approved date. Must be sent to all Stewards and tracks that licence the applicable class no later than three weeks prior to the approved date. Outdated rule and not enforced, very few allocated title entry forms are sent to the applicable tracks and even less to the Stewards. REMIT 19 N/A M4-7-1(vi) The competitor is at a similar level to the list of the entrants. A competitor may be denied entry to a title if it is felt the competitor is not at a suitable standard to compete safely among the field of entrants by unanimous decision of the track promotion, Clerk of the Course and SNZ. There have been titles where competitors who were clearly out of their depth and ridiculously slower than the other competitors to become a danger to the faster riders had to be allowed to enter, even though it was felt potentially unsafe. REMIT 20 N/A M4-7-1(vii) All current New Zealand champions in all classes to gain automatic qualification to their respective titles in the following seasons New Zealand Championships. Fans want to see the best drivers on offer at a New Zealand champs therefore this should include the current/defending champion. If for example you were unable to attend qualifying and the defending champ didn't make the finals you have missed out on watching them. It is also of benefit to the promotion that they can confidently promote that 1NZ is racing. This will also add a lot to the prestige of winning a NZ champs from a competitor's perspective.

16 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 21 M4-8-2 Delete Rule M4-8-2 Further criteria for North Island and South Island Championships: (a) A competitor can only enter one Island championship per season in any one class. (b) At the time of the event, the competitor must be contracted to a track in that Island. Further criteria for North Island and South Island Championships: (a) A competitor can only enter one Island championship per season in any one class. (b) At the time of the event, the competitor must be contracted to a track in that Island. The Super Saloon Class is strong as a collective, many drivers in the class will travel long distances to support other tracks or other drivers. By opening up the option for Island Championships, it is another way of ensuring a full field. There are already drivers who travel to the other island to chase good competition. This would make another highprofile meeting eligible for all. REMIT 22 M4-12 New Zealand Championship Practice M4-12 New Zealand Championship SNZ Allocated Titles Practice All competitors should have the right to a sighting run on an unfamiliar track so that local competitors do not have an unfair advantage. Note: if this remit succeeds, delete next remit. REMIT 23 M4-12 New Zealand Championship Practice M4-12 New Zealand Championship & SNZ Allocated Solo/Sidecar Titles Practice All competitors should have the right to a sighting run on an unfamiliar track so that local competitors do not have an unfair advantage. This is also a safety measure where competitors are changing from their usual surface to another, e.g., loose to clay.

17 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 24 M4-20-1(a)(iv) In the event of competitors being tied on points, qualifying position in the first instance will be decided by who beat who in the heat in which the competitors met. If that is inconclusive then order will be by competitor with most wins. If a decision still cannot be determined then a race-off will decide the positions. M4-20-1(a)(iv) In the event of competitors being tied on points, qualifying position will be decided by countback in the following order until a decision can be reached: in the first instance will be decided by who beat who when in the heat in which the competitors met,. If that is inconclusive then order will be by competitor with most wins, competitor with most highest placings or. If a decision still cannot be determined then a race-off only if the above do not yield a result will decide the positions. No Submission. REMIT 25 M4-20-2(ii) The competitors shall wear helmet colours to denote their starting position in each heat. Keeping in line with the FIM and makes it easier for referees to identify riders, especially with many riders having similar bike and clothing. REMIT 26 M4-20-2(iii) Starting position colours from Gate 1 (pole) to Gate 4 (fence) shall be: Gate 1 Red Gate 2 Blue Gate 3 White Gate 4 - Yellow. Keeping in line with the FIM and makes it easier for referees to identify riders, especially with many riders having similar bike and clothing colours.

18 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 27 M4-22 Option One 3 Heat Finals M Qualifying (a) Qualifying for the finals to be a minimum of two heats, marble and reverse draw, per group, over a minimum of 12 laps per race. (b) Highest unqualified competitors then start from the front grid of a repechage. (c) Two repechages required when more than 36 entries are received. M Option for NZ TQ Champs Qualifying: Three qualifying heats using the grid method below, with no repechage required. M Finals (a) Finals to consist of a maximum of 24 competitors, racing over three heats. (b) No competitor can be seeded directly into the finals. (c) Minimum number of laps is the higher of 12 or one lap per starter to a maximum of 20, e.g. 14 starters = minimum of 14 laps, maximum of 20 laps. (d) Points are awarded as per finishing position from 24 points for first to 1 point for 24th (e) Highest point scorer over three heats is the winn er. (f) In the case of a tie on points for first, second or third place overall, there will be a 4-lap run off. (g) Grid draw as per diagram right:- (h) If there are less than 24 entrants, the grid system right can be used for any number of cars. Use the bottom half of the grid from column 1 as the top half of column two. Column three uses even numbers highest to lowest then the odd numbers from highest to lowest. Delete Rule M4-22 Option One 3 Heat Finals M Qualifying (a) Qualifying for the finals to be a minimum of two heats, marble and reverse draw, per group, over a minimum of 12 laps per race. (b) Highest unqualified competitors then start from the front grid of a repechage. (c) Two repechages required when more than 36 entries are received. M Option for NZ TQ Champs Qualifying: Three qualifying heats using the grid method below, with no repechage required. M Finals (a) Finals to consist of a maximum of 24 competitors, racing over three heats. (b) No competitor can be seeded directly into the finals. (c) Minimum number of laps is the higher of 12 or one lap per starter to a maximum of 20, e.g. 14 starters = minimum of 14 laps, maximum of 20 laps. (d) Points are awarded as per finishing position from 24 points for first to 1 point for 24th (e) Highest point scorer over three heats is the winn er. (f) In the case of a tie on points for first, second or third place overall, there will be a 4-lap run off. (g) Grid draw as per diagram right:- (h) If there are less than 24 entrants, the grid system right can be used for any number of cars. Use the bottom half of the grid from column 1 as the top half of column two. Column three uses even numbers highest to lowest then the odd numbers from highest to lowest.

19 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT We have received many comments from Open Wheel competitors that a 3 Heat final leaves too much to chance and luck for a single event with high car numbers and so much at stake. In recent years this has mostly only effected the Mini Sprint class, as promotors have the right to choose from the format options, but by removing this from the rules as an option it can no longer be a burden to all classes. We feel that Open Wheel racing is best for the paying public when they know exactly who the winner of the main race is the moment the checker flag is dropped. REMIT 28 M4-22-3(d) Points are awarded as per finishing position from 24 points for first to 1 point for 24 th. M4-22-3(d) Points are awarded as per finishing position from 24 points for first to 1 point for last, regardless of whether the car crosses the line 24 th. Drop out points should be adopted for competitors running in all title events, same as Modifieds and Super Stocks, to bring all classes into alignment. This would mean a drive who has minor/moderate damage or LHS flat tyres either caused by track or an incident won't have to circulate for points thereby taking away slow cars off the track and not impeding potentially any and all other competitors in this event/race. REMIT 29 M4-23-1(a) Elimination Heats and repechage(s) are held to find a maximum of 24 finalists. M4-23-1(a) Elimination Heats and repecharge(s) are held to find a maximum of 24 cars. Points in heats are awarded from highest to lowest in descending order regardless of whether the car crosses the finish line finalists. Drop out points should be adopted for competitors running in all title events, same as Modifieds and Super Stocks, to bring all classes into alignment. This would mean a drive who has minor/moderate damage or LHS flat tyres either caused by track or an incident won't have to circulate for points thereby taking away slow cars off the track and not impeding potentially any and all other competitors in this event/race.

20 ALLOCATED TITLES, CHAMPIONSHIPS & NZ TEAMS REMIT REMIT 30 M4-23-2(d) Points will be awarded as per finishing position with maximum points for first in each heat descending in finishing order. M4-23-2(d) Points will be awarded as per finishing position with maximum points for first in each heat in descending in finishing order regardless of whether the car crosses the finish line. Drop out points should be adopted for competitors running in all title events, same as Modifieds and Super Stocks, to bring all classes into alignment. This would mean a drive who has minor/moderate damage or LHS flat tyres either caused by track or an incident won't have to circulate for points thereby taking away slow cars off the track and not impeding potentially any and all other competitors in this event/race.

21 OFFICIALS REMIT REMIT 31 N/A M5-3-9(d) An Assistant Steward as directed by the Steward or Senior Official must be positioned at each end of the track behind the safety fence during all contact grade racing to ensure any competitor who has been involved in contact with the wall is safe and well. If for any reason they believe any competitor requires urgent medical attention, they must notify the referee who will stop the race. Pretty straight forward under Health & Safety of competitors. The refereeing team may not see an incident and or be able to determine if a driver is injured from their view in a control tower. This will obviously speed up the response time from the likes of St John personnel attending to an injured competitor.

22 COMPETITORS REMIT REMIT 32 M6-5 One Day Licences M6-5 One Day Licences No single competitor can purchase more than three one-day licences in any one season. Needs to be some clarity around how many you can have and a maximum of three gives some certainty. REMIT 33 M6-5-3 A one-day license holder must start from the rear of the field in open competition unless given dispensation from the Steward of the meeting. M6-5-3 A one-day license holder must run from the rear of the field start from the rear of the field in open competition unless given dispensation from the Steward of the meeting. Should be no exemptions as why should 1 day license holders start in grid where fully licensed competitors are often running for club events be it season points etc. and a 1 day license holder can cause issues during race or even intentionally, e.g., Streetstocks starting them at rear negates their opportunities.

23 RULE ENFORCEMENTS REMIT REMIT 34 M7-4-1 Over or under weight If a vehicle is found to be over or under weight after a race the competitor will be excluded by the Steward from the race and suspended for a further 30 days. M Over or under weight If a vehicle is found to be over or under weight after a race the competitor will be excluded by the Steward from the race and suspended for a further 30 days. Failure to report to the weigh bridge when requested will result in the competitor being excluded by the Steward from the race and suspended for a further 30 days. There have been some incidents of competitors refusing to report to the weigh bridge when directed to after a race. Currently there is no penalty for this. REMIT 35 N/A M7-4-6 Tampering or interfering with any measurement process will result in the competitor incurring the penalty for breaching the rule being checked. There is currently no penalty for interfering with any measurement process. Example, there has been some incidents of pit crew attempting to stand on scales to add weight, etc. While this is not ideal behaviour, there are actually no existing penalties for it. There needs to be a strong disincentive for this type of behaviour.

24 VEHICLE RULE ENFORCEMENTS INSPECTIONS REMIT REMIT 36 E2-2-1 All vehicles are subject to inspection at any time by a Scrutineer or Technical Steward. E2-2-1 All vehicles are subject to a safety inspection at any time by a Scrutineer of Technical Steward. This remit confirms what is already happening on the ground - scrutineering at a regular race meeting is essentially only a safety check. More extensive checks happen at greensheeting, allocated titles, and when a technical steward is present. This will make scrutineers focus on safety matters on race day. REMIT 37 E2-2-3 No vehicle will be allowed to race until an authorised Scrutineer has completed a pre-meeting vehicle inspection of the vehicle, and endorsed the relevant pre-meeting/race vehicle registration documentation. E2-2-3 No vehicle will be allowed to race until an authorised Scrutineer has completed a pre-meeting vehicle safety inspection of the vehicle, and endorsed the relevant pre-meeting/race vehicle registration documentation. This remit confirms what is already happening on the ground - scrutineering at a regular race meeting is essentially only a safety check. More extensive checks happen at greensheeting, allocated titles, and when a technical steward is present. This will make scrutineers focus on safety matters on race day.

25 MEETINGS, PRACTISES & TRAININGS REMIT REMIT 38 E The issuing official will contact the competitor, track Official and promotion and advise of the relevant details. (Also read Section M7-4 Penalties) E (a) The issuing official will contact the competitor, track Official and promotion and advise of the relevant details. (Also read Section M7-4 Penalties) (b) It is the duty of the Steward to approve and sign technical inspection results before they are posed on the track noticeboard. (c) It is the duty of the Steward to ensure that technical inspection results are posted and that the time of posting is recorded on the results. (d) When a race is completed, all results will be provisional until regulatory vehicle/component compliance inspections are completed and 10 minutes have passed with no protest. Currently there is no transparency on technical inspection infringement results. There was an incident this season where a competitor breached the weight rules and no penalty was applied. As this largely happened in secret, the other competitors were unaware and therefore unable to protest. If technical inspection results are posted (as race results are) this would solve this problem. REMIT 39 N/A E Mandatory Weighing A minimum of the 1 st place getter and one randomly selected competitor from every race will be weighed upon the completion of the race. The competitors must be informed and escorted directly to the weigh bridge. The competitor must not go back to their pit and must not perform any activity to alter the weight of their vehicle except where outlined in T12-2-2(c). All tracks are now required to have scales installed. Tracks have had to (or will have to) incur significant expense to do this. Given the investment, it is important that the facilities are used and that all competitors have a level playing field.

26 ELECTRONICS REMIT REMIT 40 E4-1-1 The use of in-vehicle transmitting or receiving is prohibited except approved one way radio communication from officials. E4-1-1 The use of in-vehicle transmitting or receiving is prohibited except approved one way radio communication from officials. Approved one-way radio communication is compulsory in all National classes and must be used at all race meetings. (a) Only SNZ officials or Clerk of the Course can communicate with competitors at any time. (b) Race directors can communicate with drivers for race series only and must be approved by the promotion, Clerk of the Course and Senior Official. (c) It is the competitors responsibility to ensure their receiver is in working order at race meetings. (d) Solo and Sidecars are exempt from this rule. This remit will improve how we deal with competitors on the track efficiently and with minimal fuss. Under the current system, fans are subjected to watching the likes of the Saloon and Open Wheel classes circulating lap after lap waiting for the poor infield staff to place them in the correct restart position. Obviously, this is also frustrating to the competitors.

27 ELECTRONICS REMIT REMIT 41 E4-1-2 A consistent specifically placed master kill switch is required in ALL vehicles effective 1/9/2016. Refer to Technical Committees for placement. (a) A consistent specifically placed master kill switch is required in ALL vehicles effective 1/9/2017. Refer to Technical Committees below for placement. (b) The Switch must, in addition to cutting the main battery circuit, also cut alternator power on vehicles fitted with an alternator or similar charging system. (see Fig.1 below) (c) The switch position will be highlighted and mounted centrally of a red background of no less than 75mm diameter and have the on/off positions clearly indicated. (d) On vehicles that the driver sits in the centre or to the left of centre, the switch be as far left and towards the top of the dash board but within easy reach of the driver in normal restrained seated position. (e) On vehicles that the driver sits to the right of centre, the switch be as far right and towards the top of the dash board but within easy reach of the driver in normal restrained seated position. (f) For Open wheel vehicles the switch to be mounted as far left and no lower than 100mm from the top of the dash panel but within easy reach of the driver in normal restrained seated position. Fig.1 Sample Wiring connections for full Cut off Switch At the 2015 AGM the delegates moved to introduce a mandatory kill switch. Following communication with the Tech Committees, this is the recommended outcome. The rule defines the switch and its uses as well as its position for ease of access.

28 ELECTRONICS REMIT REMIT 42 E4-2 Electronic logic processors that control only engine function of the race vehicle and/or any system for gathering continuous data from the engine of the vehicle is permitted. (a) Exception - Microprocessors are permitted to control ignition systems. (b) Exception: Microprocessors are permitted to control electronic fuel injection systems on Super Saloons, Saloons, Production Saloons, and Streetstocks, however the gathering and/or downloading of continuous data is permitted for Sidecars only. (c) Electronic engine RPM counters and limiters are permitted in all classes. (d) Exception - Dorian Data-1 transmitter TX8000. (e) Single Channel "Playback Tachometers" and Hour Meters are permitted, provided the said meter does not alter or change engine settings. (f) Electronically Controllable adjustable shock absorbers are not permitted. (g) The use of electronic traction control devices is not permitted in any form. EXCEPTION: Rule T11-5-1(e) (h) SNZ to approve two ECU control systems to be permitted for use in conjunction with OEM sensors (i) ECU system to control ignition only (ii) ECU system to control ignition and electronic fuel injection only. Both units to have a security control system. (i) Electronic power steering is permitted. E4-3 In all classes instrument warning lights to be white, blue or green only. E4-2 Electronic logic processors that control only engine function of the race vehicle and/or any system for gathering continuous data from the engine of the vehicle is permitted. (a) Exception - Microprocessors are permitted to control ignition systems. (b) Exception: Microprocessors are permitted to control electronic fuel injection systems on Super Saloons, Saloons, Production Saloons, and Streetstocks, however the gathering and/or downloading of continuous data is permitted for Sidecars only. (c) Electronic engine RPM counters and limiters are permitted in all classes. (d) Exception - Dorian Data-1 transmitter TX8000. (e) Single Channel "Playback Tachometers" and Hour Meters are permitted, provided the said meter does not alter or change engine settings. (f) Electronically Controllable adjustable shock absorbers are not permitted. (g) The use of electronic traction control devices is not permitted in any form. EXCEPTION: Rule T11-5-1(e) (h) SNZ to approve two ECU control systems to be permitted for use in conjunction with OEM sensors (i) ECU system to control ignition only (ii) ECU system to control ignition and electronic fuel injection only. Both units to have a security control system. (i) Electronic power steering is permitted. Devices with Microprocessors are permitted for the following uses; (a) Control of engine ignition in relevant ECU controlled classes. (b) Control of engine ignition and fuel injection in relevant ECU controlled classes. (c) Control of engine ignition in relevant Open ECU classes.

29 ELECTRONICS REMIT (d) Control of engine ignition and fuel injection in relevant Open ECU classes. (e) Continuous logging of Data of engine parameters. (f) Continuous logging of Acceleration, GPS position and recorded Video. (g) Continuous logging of Competitor heart rate. (h) Digital displays and/or the display of Data/Information to the competitor. (i) Electronic power steering E4-3 In all classes instrument warning lights to be white, blue or green only. Devices with Microprocessors are NOT permitted for the following uses: (a) Electronic Traction Control. EXCEPTION: Rule T (b) Control or adjustment of shock absorbers or spring heights. (c) Continuous logging of Data of any kind. EXCEPTIONS: Rules E4-2 (d),(e),(f). This is one of those rules that has needed an update for quite some time. For the most part, nothing really changes, terms like ECU controlled classes refer to classes like Stock cars and Mini Sprints that use a controlled ECU (this term will be updated in said classes technical rules), and Open ECU refers to classes like Super stocks and Super Saloons. Engine parameters have always been allowed to have the Data logged, but we have made some additions (acceleration, GPS, Video, Heart rate) for the following reasons: Video- Obviously, we allow cameras, so it just made sense for the rules to read correctly. Acceleration and GPS- Most cameras, digital displays, fitness trackers (fitbit, garmin watch), cell phones (every iphone ever made), and some ECU s, contain Accelerometers and/or GPS receivers. We really don t want to limit the accessibility of devices that are becoming increasingly cheap to obtain. Most people don t even realise how many of our devices contain one or both of these sensors, it would be foolish of us to try and limit them, for one we couldn t police it, two it will soon become harder to get a camera or watch without them, and three, we live in a modern world, and we want our sport to reflect that. Heart rate- While we are not all athletes, we see no reason to stop those who wish to better understand their physical health and their on-track fitness. Digital displays- We want to promote the use of digital displays. In most cases a full race car data logger with a customizable LCD display and sensors costs less than 3 or 4 mechanical gauges, they look cool and, and give competitors the opportunity to have customized warnings for their engine parameters. Removal of warning light colour rule- That rule was extremely dated, competitors are no longer using Mk1 Cortina Brake Lights that light up half the grand stand as their warning light. So less and less do we need to worry about track crew mistaking a small red LED light on a camera or dash for a fire.

30 ELECTRONICS REMIT REMIT 43 E4-4 In-car cameras are permitted, provided the terms and conditions as published by the Board are adhered to at all times. This includes the requirement for cameras to be safely mounted, not to point at the driver, and for footage not to be distributed in the event of injury. E4-4 In-car cameras are permitted, provided the terms and conditions as published by the Board are adhered to at all times. This includes the requirement for cameras to be safely mounted, not to point at the driver, and for footage not to be distributed in the event of injury. In car cameras must be safely mounted and must not point directly at the driver. Recorded footage must not be distributed in the event of injury. SNZ reserves the right to any recorded footage at an SNZ event. This is a tidy up of the current rule. REMIT 44 N/A E4-5 A list of SNZ controlled ECU s and vendors can be found at This is for ease of information access to SNZ Competitors. A number of items are on the website for this reason.

31 ELECTRONICS REMIT REMIT 45 N/A E4-6 Use of One-Way Communication E4-6-1 The use of SNZ approved one-way radio system is compulsory in the following classes: Sprintcars Midgets Three Quarter Midgets Saloons Super Saloons Mini Sprints Modified Sprints (a) Tracks are to provide and maintain the approved transmitting systems with the exception of the receiver and ear piece. (b) SNZ will be responsible for the supply and distribution of the receiver and ear piece. One-way communications provide significant benefits for classes which require re-gridding after orange lights. This allows for the faster running of meetings and additional safety in caution situations.

32 FUEL & FUEL TANKS REMIT REMIT 46 N/A E5-1-6 All fuel samples to be chemically analysed and results made available to members. Stop the widespread use on non-compliant fuels and ensure the sport is made safer and the competitors have a level playing field. REMIT 47 E5-1-4 All fuel is subject to testing at any time, if fuel is found to deviate from the approved fuel specification it will be considered illegal. E5-1-4 (i) All fuel is subject to testing at any time, if fuel is found to deviate from the approved fuel specification it will be considered illegal. (ii) All four wheel vehicles are to have an approved Test 20 break out fitting attached to the fuel line positioned in the engine compartment, to allow fuel sampling to be carried out safely. This is mandatory from the 2017/18 season. (iii) The placement of the fitting must provide easy access and not be pointing to any exhaust or electrical system. Fuel testing in the field for SNZ Staff is a major Health & Safety issue. There is a call from our stakeholders for more compliance testing, and yet we currently have no ability to do this safely.

33 CLOTHING REMIT REMIT 48 S3-8-1 Solo/Sidecar (a) All competitors, including sidecar passengers must wear leather jackets, leather trousers, leather knee boots, and leather gloves or other suitable protective clothing, i.e. Vinyl type suits and/or Motocross style protective clothing is acceptable, but must include full body armour (chest/kidney protection), back brace and knee pads. (b) Skid shoes or metal slippers to be in good order, and binding to be leather strap at least 19mm wide and 2.4mm thick, with buckles in good order (Scrutineers to inspect regularly). (c) Two-piece leathers must be attached together, that is pants and jacket by zips or domes. (d) Long hair must be securely restrained. S3-8-1 Solo/Sidecar All competitors, including Sidecar passengers must wear: (a) All competitors, including sidecar passengers must wear leather jackets, leather trousers, leather knee boots, and leather gloves or other suitable protective clothing, i.e. Kevlar. The shoulders, elbows, hip joints and knees must be padded with at least a double layer of leather, similar or protective pads. Vinyl type suits and/or Motocross style protective clothing is acceptable, but must include full body armour providing protection to the chest/kidney and body areas as mentioned. Motorcross style top and pants must under/overlap and if not attached together, an under garment (which may be part of the armour) long enough to avoid exposing the body must be worn (chest/kidney protection), back brace and knee pads. (b) Skid shoes or metal slippers to be in good order, and binding to be leather strap at least 19mm wide and 2.4mm thick, with buckles in good order (Scrutineers to inspect regularly). (c) Two-piece leathers must be attached together, that is pants and jacket by zips or domes. (b) A back protector which is either commercially manufactured or an integral part of the jacket/suit/body armour must be worn and extend the full length of the back from collar to base of the spine (c) Boots constructed of leather or other material of similar or greater durability, but not rubber, and must provide ankle and calf protection and under/overlap the suit or trousers when the rider is in the normal riding position. Sidecar riders and passengers may wear ankle boots which must cover at least the ankles and be of the mentioned construction. (d) Long hair must be securely restrained.

34 OPEN WHEEL CLASSES: HEAD & NECK RESTRAINT REMIT REMIT 49 S3-9 Open Wheel Classes: Head and Neck Restraint The use of an approved head restraint device is compulsory in TQ Midgets, Midgets, Sprintcars and Minisprints. S3-9 Open Wheel Classes: Head and Neck Restraint The use of an approved head restraint device is compulsory in TQ Midgets, Midgets, Sprintcars, and Minisprints, Modified Sprints, Superstocks, Stockcars and Youth Ministocks from The only reason these devices are not already in use across the sport is due to their cost. In today's safety conscious environment, this is no longer an acceptable excuse. Two coroners have advised the sport that the deaths they dealt with would most likely have been avoided if the competitors were wearing Head & Neck restraints (Samantha Mouat and Ray Channing). How many deaths are deemed acceptable before we act? 3? 5? 10?

35 OPEN WHEEL CLASSES & MODIFIEDS REMIT REMIT 50 S4-2-6(b) FIA homologated standard 8853/98 or 8854/98, and Must be within label expiry date or two years from date of manufacturer, or earlier at the discretion of an inspecting official. S4-2-6(b) FIA homologated standard 8853/98 or 8854/98, and Must be within label expiry date or two five years from date of manufacturer, or earlier at the discretion of an inspecting official. Seatbelt age should be standardised to 5 years for all classes, unless major accident and Head Vehicle Checker deems there are stretch marks caused from the accident and seatbelts should be replaced. Currently don't understand why Super Stocks should have 5 years use for seatbelts and Sprintcars etc. 2. Why is there a difference?

36 SOLO/SIDECAR RACING RULES REMIT REMIT 51 N/A R9-3-1(c) Any rider(s) lapped or about to be lapped by the leading rider shall be shown the black flag and must retire safely from the race. Clears the track of slow/unsafe riders for faster raiders approaching. This is especially necessary in championships where all competitors have the right to enter regardless of skill and speed level. REMIT 52 R9-3-3(b) A competitor shall be excluded from the race if he delays the start by more than two (2) minutes in all, in any one race. The two (2) minutes shall be calculated from the times or estimated by the Referee until his vehicle is again running under its own power. R9-3-3(b) A competitor shall be excluded from the race if he delays the start by more than two (2) minutes in all, in any one race. The two (2) minutes shall commence once the competitors have been called to proceed to the race start line and shall be calculated from the times or estimated by the Referee until his vehicle is again running under its own power. Notification of the commencement of the two (2) minutes shall be by bell, horn and or flashing amber light. A fully visible countdown clock display used in conjunction with the flashing light may replace the bell or horn. Tidies up the earlier reference to the two-minute bell. REMIT 53 N/A R9-3-3(c) Riders in consecutive heats be allowed 5 minutes between heats. Competitors in consecutive heats need time for basic tasks, tyre pressure, refuelling, tear offs none of these tasks should be administered under duress, as they all present risks.

37 SOLO/SIDECAR RACING RULES REMIT REMIT 54 N/A R9-3-4(f) New Zealand, North and South Island Championships using the 16 rider, 20 heat formats, riders shall wear helmet colours to denote their starting position. See rule M This is in keeping with FIM Rules, makes it easier for the referee to identify with riders and bike liveries often being very similar. REMIT 55 R9-3-5(b) The Referee is to start the race if another starter has not been delegated in this position. Whoever does the starting will also operate the green light indicating a start is imminent. R9-3-5(b) The Referee is to start the race if another starter has not been delegated in this position. Whoever does the starting will also operate the green light indicating a start is imminent. The referee shall start the race in all SNZ allocated championships as in rule R9-3-7(b). This will have to become the rule if rule R9-3-7(b) passes. REMIT 56 N/A R9-3-6(b)(xiii) A race may be re-started if, in the opinion of the referee: (a) any aspect of the start is unfair or incorrect. (b) the actions of any competitor have given any competitor an unfair advantage over another (i) the referee may or may not exclude rider(s). Some starts can be messy through no one's fault, e.g., track grooving or condition, etc. and this gives the referee the power to reset without penalty.