Getting started in the pirelli ferrari hillclimb championship a race suit is mandatory must be flame resistant see k. Anyone got any info on the cheapest way of acheiving the said motorsport,thanks in advance. Full details of the regulations and requirements can be found in the msa blue book. Subsequently the series has developed into one of the premier speed championships whilst retaining its grass roots ethos. Yearbook motorsport uk the beating heart of uk motorsport. Below are the regulations set by the msa for material choice and sizes of tubes eligible for roll cage and safety cell construction. You will receive a blue book the msa bible that covers all the. Statement from barc sw and gurston down speed hill climb help required saturday 7th. As in many other areas of life, ignorance is no defence.
Making a timing strut beam breaker for msa sprints. The blue book lays down every rule associated with all forms of motor sport. If the northern clubs go to list 1b as per the south, then we should be able to get rid of the lists altogether. Msa competitors year book the blue book which gives full details of all regulations. Msa rules for sprint racing minis in motorsport the. The strut is currently defined in the msa competitors yearbook the blue book regulations document as being a single rectangular plate, painted. Dec 06, 20 the msa blue book can be a bit difficult to understand so if you need help just post your question on here and it will be swiftly answered. These notes can in no way be as comprehensive as the blue book, which is the definitive. As a guide the bugatti owners club publishes a representative list of classes for prescott hillclimb events is attached to these notes. Roll cage installation guide illustrated to help with msa. Group b rally cars that have a valid competition car log book and comply with the requirements of 14. References in these srs relate to regulations in the current msa yearbook the blue book e.
Sprinthillclimb wheels and tyres sign in to follow this. The motorsport uk karting yearbook the gold book is a. All you have to do is read the msa blue book rules and do the appropiate work for hillclimbs, get yourself the right safety clothing. The current owner has made further modifications for compliance with the msa blue book including the fitment of a laminated front windscreen. All vehicles must be silenced in accordance with the msa blue book. You will need a helmet meeting the msa s standards, check the blue book for latest details, but buy the best you can afford you only have one head, so. The terminology used for all competition licence grades has changed in all disciplines and every driver and passenger in competitive motorsport now needs to have a competition licence. It is worthwhile checking the msa blue book, depending on which class you enter will depend which tyres are allowed. Noise tests may take place so if you have a very noisy car, it is important to know how noisy it is. You can access motorsport uks publications, including the current yearbook the blue book, emagazines, proposed rule changes, latest news etc via the. Blue book and the requirements for licences, racesuits, crash helmets, etc, are also there and should be read before going out and buying anything.
Competing in your first sprint or hillclimb david coveney david. These regulations are detailed in the motorsport uk yearbook, commonly known as the blue book. The fia is the governing body of motor sport and promotes safe, sustainable and accessible mobility for all road users across the world. Minimum material cold drawn seamless unalloyed carbon steel, containing a maximum of 0. Decided to fabricate the cage myself as i wanted to retain the std roof. A burt strut, also known as a timing strut or beam splitter, is a black, rectangular plate attached. A beginners guide to sprinting and hillclimbing in the wscc. Msa specific regs for sprints, hill climbs and drag racing, correct at jan 2012 study the msa blue book all the above information is contained. Motorsport uk publications msa liverpool motor club. Speed series was designed to allow westfield owners to compete in their own cars. Modified production cars, or specialist sprint or hill climb vehicles are required to be fitted with a roll over protection system rops, details of which can be found in section s of the motorsport uk yearbook.
Entry procedure before seeking an entry in speed hillclimb competitive event it is necessary for the driver to be a member of an msa recognised motor club. Hillclimb sprint hudersfield motor clubhudersfield. It is important to state at the outset that the definitive guide to rules and regulations are set out in the motorsport uk muk blue book. The hsa speed championship faqs hillclimb and sprint. Hillclimbing is an affordable and enjoyable way to get into motor. The strut is currently defined in the msa competitors yearbook the blue book regulations document as being a single rectangular plate, painted matt black on both sides, no less than 254 mm in height and 51 mm in width, the lower edge of which should be mounted not more than 200 mm from the ground, with the upper edge being at least 454 mm. This was introduced, i am told, because such engines were deemed to be noisier than those with four, and this was a bit of pr in the face criticism of the noise made by rallies. This is listed as optional in the blue book rule l 10. The hsa has members competing in most classes and someone should be able to help you. If you enter sprints or hill climbs you will have made a few timing struts, but in case this helps others, i thought it was worth sharing. Its the first thing you do when you get a new hillclimb sprint car, or is it only me. Year book or blue book as it is more commonly re ferred to. Ahass the association of hillclimb and sprint schools.
Ask for advise from other competitors local scrutineers. A race helmet is mandatory this must conform to the msa blue book section k. Fia specification electric cutout switch with remote pull handles. Further information is available on the guyson scottish sprint and hillclimb championship website including the newcomers subforum on flatchat, the excellent scottish sprint and hillclimb. Other beam breaker information is in the blue book msa yearbook silencing.
Page 1 of 2 oddicombe hill climb posted in the nostalgia forum. The first thing you need is a motor sport association msa licence. The main purpose of the thread is to help our track car members who are unlikely to refer to the msa blue book whilst installing a cage in a car which will not be seen by msa scrutineers, at least not in the short term. Please note msa blue book provisions regarding numbers.
The blue book regulations have been developed over many years, run into hundreds of pages and are well understood by the scrutineers who attend every event. Sep 22, 2017 full details of the regulations and requirements can be found in the msa blue book. If you order now, we will keep you updated as to when this item becomes available. Seek advice from regular competitors andor check for specifics in the msa blue book. Along with your licence you will get an msa competitors yearbook the blue book.
However before they reach the committee, regulations are usually subject to a. You will receive a blue book the msa bible that covers all the relevant motorsport regulations with your new licence. Call the msa on 01753 765000 for your form or download from the msa website. Nov 03, 2009 for rallying it is allowed no mention on altering the bulk head for it as far as i can see, we both share the general section and safety parts of the blue book witch has no mention of it but note pic 11 in safety part that shows front pick up points on the suspention and only real thing it states in there is the cage cant come forward of the. Hope so as ive already got one do the seats and harnesses have to be in date etc. The bottom of the strut shall be not more than 200mm from the ground and the top not less than 454mm from the ground. Msa rules for sprint racing minis in motorsport the mini.
This is at the discretion of the handicapper and may be applied if people are considered to be taking advantage. Sprinthillclimb wheels and tyres speed series hill. Motorsport uk regulations are designed to ensure safety and fair play across fourwheel uk motorsport. A beginners guide to sprinting and hillclimbing in the wscc speed series. A quick guide to getting started in hillclimbing and sprinting by wil. Looking at doing a bit of sprint racing, but the blue book is so complicated im getting lost i think as a modified mini with a 80 it will be classed as an a1. Oddicombe hill climb was last run in 2003, when torbay council deemed the hill to be no longer privately owned, therefore public highway. Hillclimb sprint hudersfield motor clubhudersfield motor club. Dec, 2014 join your local motorclub get a msa licence.
Motorsport uk publications msa the motor sports association the msa has changed its trading name to motorsport uk. Call 8005481234 this item is on backorder due to the covid19 situation, but usabluebook is working hard to secure it for you. By november things were taking shape you do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. First task was to fabricate the roll cage to msa blue book spec.
The regulations are all in the blue book but speaking to other competitors is a great way to. Theyre utterly brilliant tyres, so dont be afraid to go back a generation. Ill be doing watergate bay, although so is literally everybody else, so i think the bigger race is to get the entry forms in. Any regulation changes affecting future editions of the blue book are announced in advance here. You will receive a copy of this book when you get your competition licence. Mar 07, 2017 m100cup rb 182 sprint and hillclimb car. You can access motorsport uks publications, including the current yearbook the blue book, emagazines, proposed rule changes, latest news etc via the motorsport uk website here. May 31, 2009 see the msa blue book, section h rallying reg 106. There are many hillclimb venues throughout the country and a list of these is included on the msa website, please visit. Regulations motorsport uk the beating heart of uk motorsport. All competitors must produce a valid competition licence.
Avon tyres ttc group msa hill climb leaders championship juneseptember scottish speed championship april. Thus needing an act of parliament to lift the 30mph speed limit, a few years earlier we clocked cars at over 75mph. Approved fireproof suits, gloves and helmets are mandatory, and minimal safety preparation of vehicles is also required. All the technical regulations for hillclimb and sprint cars are in the msa. The regulations are all in the blue book but speaking to other competitors is a great way to get the information you need. The motorsport uk yearbook, commonly known as the blue book, is the bible of uk motorsport, containing all of the motorsport uk general regulations that help to ensure safety and fair play across the sport. You will need a helmet meeting the msas standards, check the blue book for latest details, but buy the best you can afford you only have one head, so protect it. Here is some guidance on how to properly install roll cage feet. My entry for the watergate bay hillclimb, cornwall first uk hillclimb on closed roads was turned down. This class is subject to the same rules, regulations and requirements as all of the other sports libre classes. Muk publishes each year the muk year book, usually referred to as the blue book, which contains all the rules and regulations covering motor sport in the uk. Getting started in the pirelli ferrari hillclimb championship. Safety requirements are always being tightened, fhrs are now mandatory in all but roadgoing classes. Mcmrc can assist should you think this may be a problem.
The 2020 motorsport uk yearbook the blue book has been published and is now available to download in full here. Other sections of the blue book are also essential reading, because if you fall foul of the many regulations, it is the clerk who will be after you. Roll cage installation guide illustrated to help with. Novice drivers ahass the association of hillclimb and. Classes for the 2020 triple m pirelli hsa speed championship are shown below. With your licence you will receive a copy of the annually published msa competitors year book the blue book that gives full details of all regulations. Modified production cars, or specialist sprint or hill climb vehicles are required to be fitted with a roll over protection system rops, details of which can be. Roy sims, magazine editor, competition secretary and competitor.
Extreme vr1s and vr2s will both be list 1b thats the word from the uk supplier but nothing is certain until the msa blue book comes out. All regulations proposed by the specialist committees come before the rules committee for debate and ratification. Gurston down speed hillclimb pre1994 formula ford 1600 kent engines 1 general the official formula ford regulations apply with references to regulations for post1993 cars deleted, and follow the current msa yearbook blue book. We thank all the sponsors who contribute to the championship by sponsoring individual classes. Msa rules for sprint racing posted in minis in motorsport. There will be a maximum of 12 events in the fia historic hill climb championship. It is suggested that, as a first step, you should select an event and go. New classes for 2018 gurston down motorsport hillclimb. To a very large extent, the hsa championship rules follow the regulations set out in the motorsport uks blue book.
Oddicombe hill climb the nostalgia forum the autosport. About the magnusonstevens act msa the magnusonstevens fishery conservation and management act magnusonstevens act, or msa is the primary law. A hill climb is basically the same but takes place on a usually narrower track and up a hill. So either come along to an event and have a chat or use the ask and expert. During the event it is permitted to pushstart cars at any point of the course, but only under the control of race officials. At your first event you will need an msa helmet sticker from the scrutineer cost. It is recommended that competitors familiarise themselves with the current msa yearbook, especially section s. You should apply to the msa for a nonrace national grade b licence which entitles you to enter any road licensed vehicle, and most of the vehicles eligible for the published hillclimb and sprint classes, in clubmans or national b events. Formula ford 1600 kent engines1 general the official formula ford regulations apply and follow the current msa yearbook blue book.
A car complying with the msa regulations, including some safety equipment and fitted with a timing strut. Ive had a word with some of the organisers and the plans sound really good. Competing in your first sprint or hillclimb david coveney. Harewood speed hillclimb is the venue for events run by the yorkshire centre of the british automobile racing club and you can get membership from. Anyone wishing to compete or become a marshal, official or knowledgeable spectatior should have a good look at this publication. Hi guys always fancied doing this,a bit of a bucket list thing realy. A burt strut, also known as a timing strut or beam splitter, is a black, rectangular plate attached to the front of a competition vehicle, usually a racing car, to provide a standardised, repeatable method by which to break a timing light beam at the start and finish of events timed to highdegrees of accuracy. Anthony record press officer gurston down speed hill climb.
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