Eligibility to compete in State & National Titles

11/01/08…Pam Franz

In the interest of those wishing to compete in State and National Titles that are coming up in Queensland you are referred to the following extract from the Australian Speedway Racing Rules and Regulations, August 2007.

Rule 4.30 (Page 23)

4.30.1 – To be eligible to compete in an State or National Title, a driver must have competed in a minimum of two race meetings, or more at the discretion of the relevant body, in the current season or previous 12 months in the division racing for the Title event and have their licence accordingly endorsed by a Chief Steward.

4.30.2 – At the discretion of the association conducting the Title event, dispensation can be provided if the driver has driven in an affiliated class or a division determined by the organising association as providing requisite experience, in the current season or previous 12 months.

4.30.3 – The previous years champion shall be allowed to defend the title but must compete in the heats.  However, if the champion fails to qualify in this manner a rear of the field start is permitted in their own or a substitute car.

With the current weather conditions causing a number of cancellations of race meetings drivers are encouraged to ensure they comply with the above in plenty of time prior to State and National Titles upcoming.  If you have any queries in regards to this you are encouraged to contact your Club Steward for clarification as to your compliance or otherwise.