polly_x Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Do you think there would be much interest in Kit type Cars (Westfield, Caterham, Atom, Dax) competing in the Time Attack series? For the last 2 years they have not been able to compete (since Duncan took about 2 or 3 seconds off the fastest lap at Rockingham funnily enough I believe) but if there were an oportunity to get 15/20 cars together for a new class do you think many would be interested? I think maybe the cost would put a lot of people off at £210+VAT per round for 5 rounds and you have to pay up front for the whole lot. Not pick and choose. More details here Time Attack Site Any interest maybe post here. I dont post on any of the other Blatchat, Atom sites but maybe if any others do then put a link to here? Stu Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Hi Stu, I belive one of the issues with this one is that it's not MSA acreditted, so anyone who has an MSA licence breaks there conditions entering. Which is a real shame because the format seems quiet good for track time. But I may be wrong on this ! I looked at it a couple of years back, but this put me off. Best of luck, Nick Quote
Mark Stanton Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Not just WSCC members that have to be careful and thoroughly check things out, because a few other clubs are MSA members and a quick look at the back of club cards does note that members have to pay due regard to MSA rules and regs. Perhaps not impossible but there might be some admin red tape to undertake firstly ??? so worth checking Quote
polly_x Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Stu, I belive one of the issues with this one is that it's not MSA acreditted, so anyone who has an MSA licence breaks there conditions entering. Which is a real shame because the format seems quiet good for track time. But I may be wrong on this ! I looked at it a couple of years back, but this put me off. Best of luck, Nick Hi Nick, so if you have an MSA license of any type you cant enter a non MSA event? There is surely others that run in time attack that race in other MSA events??....or maybe not? Stu Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Stu, I belive one of the issues with this one is that it's not MSA acreditted, so anyone who has an MSA licence breaks there conditions entering. Which is a real shame because the format seems quiet good for track time. But I may be wrong on this ! I looked at it a couple of years back, but this put me off. Best of luck, Nick Hi Nick, so if you have an MSA license of any type you cant enter a non MSA event? There is surely others that run in time attack that race in other MSA events??....or maybe not? Stu Hi Stu, I just had a quick read of the Blur Book and it implies that the MSA has been given juristiction over all UK Motorsport. Under competitor breech of regulations it says that any competitors ho competes in an event NOT organised under their regulations can be reported to the tribunal for action. So I think reading that, it does imply that competing in Time Attack would break MSA regs. I had a quick look at TA website and no affiliation to MSA is made. That's how I see it, but I may be wrong. Cheers Nick Quote
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 I'm not so sure that the MSA do rule all UK Motorsport Nick. What about disciplines such as Stockcar, banger racing and hot rods? Think that they are governed by a different organisation(s) Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 I'm not so sure that the MSA do rule all UK Motorsport Nick. What about disciplines such as Stockcar, banger racing and hot rods? Think that they are governed by a different organisation(s) Yes, you are right John, "all" was to big a word to use. I am not sure who licences the drivers for those events. But it was pretty obvious that Time Attack did not have any licence requirements (per website) it was this that I was questioning. Particularly as it is a "circuit" event, I think it may contravene MSA regs for any MSA licence holders. But of course if you are not an MSA licence holder then nothing they can do about it. If anybody really wants I will find out, just let me know. Quote
polly_x Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Ive just spoken to the Time Attack guys and they tell me there are no (and have been no) problems. Drivers that compete in Time Attack such as Mark Lemmer, Jimmy Mcrae, Jamie Stanley. Guy Harrington, Phil Glew, Phil Keen, Tom Ferrier to name a few MSA licence holder/ GT drivers dont seem to have a problem?? Stu Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Ive just spoken to the Time Attack guys and they tell me there are no (and have been no) problems. Drivers that compete in Time Attack such as Mark Lemmer, Jimmy Mcrae, Jamie Stanley. Guy Harrington, Phil Glew, Phil Keen, Tom Ferrier to name a few MSA licence holder/ GT drivers dont seem to have a problem?? Stu That's interesting Stu. As I said I may have this MSA thing wrong. So what do they require the Drivers to have as Licences, just a road licence ? Quote
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