SPORTING REGULATIONS 2017
Dutch Time Attack 2017 Contents Introduction... 4 1. Contact... 4 2. Registration... 5 2.1. Registration... 5 2.2. Rates and Payment... 5 2.3. Door Shields... 5 3. General... 6 3.1. Daily Routine... 6 3.2. Registration... 6 3.3. Examination... 6 3.4. Briefing... 7 3.5. Sessions... 7 3.6. Award ceremony... 8 4. Championship Rounds... 9 5. Classification... 9 5.1. Classes... 9 5.2. SUPER PRO, PRO & CLUB... 9 5.3. SUPERCAR... 9 5.4. Protest... 10 5.5. Result Seconds... 10 5.6. Promotion... 10 5.7. Using Lap Timers (Club Class)... 11 5.8. Replacement car... 11 6. Championship... 11 6.1. Points Table... 11 6.2. Several Drivers with a joint vehicle... 12 7. Regulatory track and paddock... 12 7.1. Pit lane and paddock... 12 7.2. Conduct on the track... 12 7.3. Preparation and access to the track... 12 7.4. Leaving the track... 13 7.5. Marshalls and flag signals... 13 VERSION 1.0 2
7.6. Injury or accident... 15 7.7. Mechanical Breakdown... 15 7.8. Indemnity and Damages... 15 7.9. Fuel... 15 7.10. License... 15 7.11. Alcohol / Drugs... 15 8. Super Cars... 16 8.1. Super Car List... 16 VERSION 1.0 3
Introduction The sporting regulations include procedures, attendance rules and the classification for the Time Attack season 2017 t / m 2021. For the applicable technical regulations please refer to the separate technical regulations per class. 1. Contact 402 Automotive (Organization) The organization's end-head of the Time Attack events: Ronald van den Broek - Promoter / Organiser Esther Blaakman - administrate & Race Office / Administration and race secretary Dutch Time Attack Board (Event coordination) The DTAB (Dutch Time Attack Board) ensures proper conduct of the events / races and the associated tasks and peripheral issues: Paul van Stenis - Overall Track and Safety Coordinator Jesper Kassies - Time Attack Coordinator Hadi Rafiei - Pitlane Coordinator Albert Jan Uildriks - Head of Technical Inspection / Head Scrutineering Martijn de Boer - Judge / Scrutineering Jeroen Sterke - Riders Representative and Regulations / Drivers Representative & Regulations Wiel van der Wielen - Riders Representative, Social media and Regulations / Drivers Representative, Social Media & Regulations Evert Thomas - Communication / Communication Time Attack Commission: Time Attack committee develops and manages the regulations for the smooth running around events / races and is a boost for the DTAB:- Luuk Mets - Media & Regulations / Rules Sebastiaan Remmerswaal - Rankings & Rules / Rankings & Regulations Wiel van der Wielen - Riders Representative, Social Media & Regulations / Drivers Representative, Social Media & Regulations Jeroen Sterke - Riders Representative and Regulations / Drivers Representative & Regulations Jesper Kassies - Time Attack Coordinator If you have questions and / or comments email us at timeattack@402automotive.com. A response will follow within a maximum of three days. VERSION 1.0 4
2. Registration 2.1. Registration Registration is possible via the website www.timeattack.nl. Before you enrol yourself the sporting and technical regulations as a whole carefully, this prevents surprises. By subscribing yourself you agree with the rules and conditions and, if it appears that it does not comply with the regulations, are denied the right to participate without refund of participation fees. 2.2. Rates and Payment For each event, the following fee structure * shall apply: Time of payment Up to 2 months prior to the event 195 Up to 1 week prior to the event 230 In the week prior to the event 330 * For the special season sign the registration form. The following comments:- For participants from the UK or from a distance further than 700km is a discount of 60 applies. The registration fee is 1 entrance card included. A pit box is not included and can be purchased for 150, for reservations mail to esther@402automotive.com. Allocation of starting places is done in order of payment. Only after payment you are assured of participation. The above prices apply to both individual registrations teams (see section 6.2). 2.3. Door Shields After registering for a whole season you will receive a few days before the first event the door shields with the starting number. These should all be stuck to both front doors of the vehicle in one piece (do not cut up). For single entry you can pick the door shields on the day to and during the technical inspection. Next to the door shields you get two small shields for the front and rear screens, and a window banner to be placed on the windshield. These are all mandatory. VERSION 1.0 5
3. General 3.1. Daily Routine The general schedule outlines the course of the day. The exact schedule with times and locations vary by event and a few weeks before the event published on the website. 1. Subscribe * 2. Inspection * 3. Briefing 4. Free Training 5. Warm up 6. Qualification 7. Final 8. Awards * It is possible that the opportunity will be offered to already write in advance the evening and to approve; it will be made known in advance to the participants. 3.2. Registration The first step on the day the application process, which is usually the same location as the inspection takes place, in which the following are important: When registering, the par cipant receives against a deposit, (driver's license or 300), the transponder. The indemnity must already completed the online registra on to be submi ed signed. 3.3. Examination Before a vehicle is allowed on the circuit is the technical inspec on and subsequent approval required. Each par cipant is responsible for his own vehicle and compliance with the regula ons. Each par cipant during the event at any me be called back by the race director for a reinspection. Appears in this re-examination to be a deviation from the regulations, the rider does not answer in the technical inspection or the driver refuses this examination shall result in disqualification without refund. If during the event changes are made on the basis of the vehicle covered by the rules then the driver is obliged to report this to the race committee. This will decide whether the car must be reinspected. This adjustment is not reported or is not within the regulations / safety of the rider will be excluded from further participation for the event without being able to claim a refund. The technical inspection may only be conducted by persons appointed by the organization. When approving the driver receives an approval s cker on the corner of his windshield. This should remain the event and gives the right to enter the track in the appropriate sessions. The technical inspec on must equip the rider or by car are available for inspec on. VERSION 1.0 6
3.4. Briefing The briefing is provided by Paul van Stenis and forms an important part in preparation for the race. The briefing aims to share the latest information for riding with the participants and to clarify the rules again. A participant is required to participate in the briefing and must sign a presentation list before the briefing. After completion of briefing the participants will receive the sticker to attach participation briefing. The following briefings will apply: Dutch. English (for foreign par cipants). When the briefing is held can be found on the daily schedule, is hereby made to Article 3.1. 3.5. Sessions Free training The participants of the course in the following groups during the free practice session of 30 minutes: CLUB PRO SUPER PRO & SUPER CARS The free training is designed to explore the job and to adjust the car to the conditions. Times are registered but do not count towards the result. Warm up During the warm-up of 20 minutes, the participants of the course in the following groups: CLUB PRO SUPER PRO & SUPER CARS The warm up is to prepare for qualifying. Times are registered but do not count towards the result. Qualification In qualifying for the first time to earn points for the championship and it is therefore important to set the fastest possible lap times on the clock. This is a time slot of 20 minutes per class. The fastest five riders per class go through to the final. Should the participant not all round from start to finish (pit lane is not valid), have driven is not a valid qualifying time. If there is less than 5 participants start the final, it is possible to submit a request to drive the finals of the competition organizers. It may nevertheless decide to let the rider take part provided in the final. During the 20-minute qualifying the participants of the course in the following groups: CLUB PRO SUPER PRO & SUPER CARS VERSION 1.0 7
Final The fastest 5 competitors from the qualification participate in the final. The final will be held according to the '' out lap '' hot lap '' in lap 'system. The participant has one warm-up lap before he begins the hot lap. The hot lap is the round in which the fastest possible time to be realized. After this round there is the in lap; an extra lap to cool off the car and where you enter the pits. The contestant with the fastest lap (taking into account the class boundaries and applicable results seconds where applicable, see section 5.4) is day winner and get the maximum points for the championship. In the case of a condition in which the driver in a landed position where he / she is not without help to return to the job, the right to prosecute the finals and are not awarded any championship points. This applies to both the out lap when the hot lap. In the case of a red or yellow flag during the hot lap, due to another participant, may be given the opportunity for a second chance. Once you enter the pit lane drive through to the end of the pits. The game coordinator (Paul van Stenis) catches you and decides whether you can re-lap. 3.6. Award ceremony The awards ceremony takes place at the end of the day instead. Time and location varies by event and therefore keep an eye on the website a few days prior to the event to watch for the latest schedule. This will also be presented on the notice board. Aim Time for the start of the ceremony is 15 minutes after the last final. VERSION 1.0 8
4. Championship Rounds The championship calendar * is as follows:- Date Location Country Sunday 19 March 2017 Circuit Park Zandvoort Nederland Sunday 7 May2017 Circuit Park Zandvoort Nederland Saturday 10 June 2017 TT-Circuit Assen Nederland Sunday 24 September 2017 TT-Circuit Assen Nederland * Date subject to change 5. Classification 5.1. Classes The classification is as follows: CLUB PRO SUPER PRO SUPERCAR Class: Club Pro Super pro Supercars Time Limit * < 2.12 D.n.a. D.n.a. D.n.a. 5.2. SUPER PRO, PRO & CLUB On the basis of modifications, the car is classified on the Club, Pro and Super Pro class. For each class, requirements and restrictions where the car must meet. What class you fall, you can inspect this, in case of doubt the technical judge decides what class you are driving. Tube chassis frames are not allowed in these classes. 5.3. SUPERCAR Vehicles specified in the "supercar-list" will participate in the SUPERCAR class. The supercar list can be found in Article 8.1 and may also be entered by superlights and GT cars to participate in this class. This list of supercars can be changed during the current season. Technically, the judge determines whether this car is safe to participate. Such modified "supercar" which meets the 'Super Pro' laws may also participate in this class, provided that the vehicle has or has had a license plate (excl. tube frames). There is no championship in the Supercar class only a daily rate for the fastest time of the day. If the participant doubts whether his car is classified as possible Supercar / may be able to absorb the contact technical committee via timeattack@402automotive.com. VERSION 1.0 9
5.4. Protest A technical protest can be filed against another driver from the same class if there is a very good reason. This protest can be submitted to the stewards. In a well-founded protest the race committee can have hours recognized the suspect driver. The last moment in order to file a protest is 15 minutes after the final, ahead of the awards ceremony. 5.5. Result Seconds For the Club Class is that if a lap will be driven under the class limit is too fast time, multiplied by a factor of 1.8 in the driven lap time to be added result seconds. In this case the condition that the class border is not more than 2 seconds undershot. If the direct promotion overrun is following more than two seconds, to the next class (see the conditions of Article 5.6). This scheme is applicable for the rounds which are held at Circuit Park Zandvoort and TT Circuit Assen. Example Calculation Result seconds Elapsed time in the 2:11 and is therefore one second too soon. This leads to a total of 1.8 seconds result (1x1,8). The lap me is determined by this adding to the vehicle's lap time, resulting in an official time of 2: 12.8. 5.6. Promotion Club class A participant standing out is promoted in the Club class to the Pro class if: The class limit has been exceeded by more than two seconds (see section 5.5). Here, the following specific rules apply: If the technical rules of Pro class are met, the participant if the participant rides as well as Pro Class Qualifying Final, for the daily price and championship points into consideration. If not for the technical rules of the upper class are met, the participant is not eligible for the daily rate but should there be rode excl final for that particular round. As of the next round should satisfy at the technical regulations Pro class. The numbers 1, 2 and 3 in the championship will be promoted in the next season in the Pro class. All Classes The organization reserves the right to transfer participants after consulting technical committee and a good motivation. Rules on transfer Regarding the transfers, the following rules apply: Any earned championship points remain in the class and not be taken to the higher / lower class. A par cipant (quickly more than 2 seconds) are only eligible for the daily rate in the upper class is promoted on the day itself. VERSION 1.0 10
5.7. Using Lap Timers (Club Class) Time Attack is to get the best out of yourself and your car to get to that perfect lap. Club class has to meet the target with Time Attack, gain experience, develop yourself and as a result, to grow into a higher class. Time Attack is emphatically not a regularity race, with the aim of achieving a predetermined lap. The use of a lap timer is allowed, however, it is not allowed to manipulate aware lap times with the aid of electronic means (BV GPS). Although we are aware of the fact that this control is very difficult in practice, the following rules apply: At the time the stewards, after being entered into consultation with the participant, believes it is likely that drove a participant to deliberately slow following direct promotion to the Pro class. 5.8. Replacement car The competition should be driven which is registered, it is not permitted to switch cars or to use the car of another competitor. 6. Championship 6.1. Points Table Each round is the following division applies:- Qualification Place Points Place Points 1 20 11 10 2 19 12 9 3 18 13 8 4 17 14 7 5 16 15 6 6 15 16 5 7 14 17 4 8 13 18 3 9 12 19 2 10 11 20 1 Finale Place Points 1 15 2 12 3 9 4 6 5 3 VERSION 1.0 11
6.2. Several Drivers with a joint vehicle As in 2016, it is again possible in 2017 to register as a team, which means that you can share with up to two people with a car. Add the following conditions: The crew must register in advance. The fastest lap me driven by the crew is valid. The crew can therefore decide who when driving. A par cipant cannot participate as an individual and as a team. A par cipant changes during the season for team cannot earn points as an individual 7. Regulatory track and paddock 7.1. Pit lane and paddock The following rules apply to the paddock and the pit lane: Speed limit paddock: 20 km / h. Pit lane speed limit: 40 km / h (unless lower speed limit applies on circuit where driving). The pit lane is only accessible to riders with up to three crew members (at least 16 years old). Access Straps for crewmembers are available at registration on the day itself. Pets are not allowed during an event in the whole area. 7.2. Conduct on the track On the track, the following rules apply: Par cipants are required while driving to be aware of what is happening behind them, by looking in the mirrors. It is not allowed to cut off the circuit. The par cipant must remain with the vehicle between the two extreme white lines. is allowed with two wheels on the curb is not allowed with two wheels ON the curb stones. It is not allowed to bother other par cipants (deliberately). With confirmation of the cutting and / or hinder the competitor will receive a warning, the second observation is this disqualification. Regarding overtaking the following specific rules apply: Before training, warming up and qualifica on is that faster par cipants always have the greater responsibility to overtake safely. The faster participant adapts to the slower participant. For the finale is that the participants are in the in lap or out lap should always go on the side (of the 'ideal line' sound) for participants who are in the hot lap. Participants may submit a request to the Clerk have been hindered in the final of a slower competitor to ride again. If it can be shown that there is a nuisance, the organization will be able to honour this request. 7.3. Preparation and access to the track The installation varies by event but will be published together with the timetable on the website. Also this will be explained during the briefing. Start from the pit lane by the pit lane allowed in consultation. VERSION 1.0 12
7.4. Leaving the track At end of session you drive round a lower but brisk pace, and you come in through the pit lane. Here you will be trained or once the paddock you back to your pit box (if applicable). 7.5. Marshalls and flag signals Along the path, several manned observation posts. Here are marshals which are in contact with the race control. Participants at the event, the marshals warn of a dangerous situation various flag signals. The following flag signals can be displayed. If only shown you speed ones (see description). VERSION 1.0 13
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7.6. Injury or accident If a participant has been involved have had an accident on the track or contact another participant, the participant is obliged within 30 minutes after his / her session to report to the race director / race control. 7.7. Mechanical Breakdown If there is a mechanical defect occurs during the session, the participant must be car a safe place to put down beside the track. In the event of a spill car park directly next to the track, do not drive! The participant gets out and stands behind the safety barrier and waits for further instructions from the Marshall / rescue team. 7.8. Indemnity and Damages By signing the indemnity before the participant enters the circuit, it agrees that all the consequences arising out of his / her participation will be for their own account. This includes inter alia, damage to the circuit and / or personal injury (materialistic and / or personal injury). Organizing and facilitating circuit cannot be held liable for the above. Damage caused to the circuit without the intervention of Automotive 402 between the circuit and dealt with the participant. 7.9. Fuel The refuelling is permitted only for the garage (on the side of the paddock) or on the paddock with the engine OFF. Never in the pit lane!! In close proximity to a working fire extinguisher must be present. The participant is obliged to use a tank / mat / drip tray to catch spillage. 7.10. License The participant must be in possession of: 1. A valid European driving license, or; 2. A race license (at least club level), which is a minimum age limit of 18 applies. If a licensee is under 18 years, may be granted after consultation (advance) with parent / guardian consent jurisdiction. 7.11. Alcohol / Drugs The use of alcohol and / or drugs is not permitted before and during the event. Any doubt the organization can exclude the participant to test subjects and, if necessary participation without refund of participation fees. VERSION 1.0 15
8. Super Cars 8.1. Super Car List Aston Martin All Models Audi R8, All RS-models since 2012 Bentley Bugatti BMW Chevrolet Dodge Ford Ferrari Gumpert Honda Jaguar Koenigsegg Lamborghini Lexus Lotus Mercedes Mclaren Nissan Pagani Porsche All Models All Models M3, M4, M5 & M6 (F- series and newer) Corvette C6 (Z06/ZR1)& C7 (Z06) Viper GT All Models Apollo NSX F-type All Models All Models LFA Exige (V6 model) SLS, AMG GT, C AMG (2005 and newer) & E AMG (2012 and newer) All Models R35 GTR All Models Performance 911 and newer), 996/997 - Turbo/GT2/GT3/RS Cayman GT4, Carrera GT, Panamera Ultima GTR VERSION 1.0 16