MSA Guidance Notes 2014 - Track Limits (Circuit Racing)
The MSA Regulations regarding track limits in circuit racing have been amended with effect from 1 January 2014:
Penalties for breaking the new rules: Qualifying - Where it is shown that a driver has gained advantage on that particular lap, i.e. a faster lap time, then that lap time will be removed. This can be done as often as is required. Race - A rising scale of penalties will be applied according to the number of times a competitor is reported to have exceeded the track limits, as follows. Second report : Black & white warning flag, Next report: Five-second time penalty, Next report: Drive-through penalty, Next report: Black flag. All of the above penalties, plus alternative penalties, are available to officials if a competitor is judged to have exceeded track limits, particularly where any advantage has been gained. |
Track Limits 2014 - A picture is worth a thousand words |
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The regulations limit competitors to racing on the circuit; for the avoidance of doubt this includes the white line and any kerb that is present. For illustrative purposes, the MSA images below show cars in acceptable and unacceptable positions. |
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Acceptable - Considered within Track Limits |
Unacceptable - A definite Breach of Track Limits |
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Note: Above text and pictures are all taken from the official MSA guidelines: MSA Track Limits 2014