Tri Series - Round 1

Supplementary Regulations

Event: Tri Series Round 1 - Whyalla

Tri-Series Points Round: Yes

Promoters: Westline Speedway Whyalla & Formula 500s South Australia Inc. - Club Secretary Kirby Turnbull

*The promoter reserves the right to amend or cancel any event should circumstances, in the

opinion of the promoter warrant it.*

All Formula 500 meetings must be approved by the State Formula 500 Association. “No

F500 Race Meeting can be run without the authorisation of the State Formula 500

Association”.

Date: 02 / Nov / 2024

Location: Westline Speedway Whyalla, Iron Knob Road, Whyalla, SA, 5600

Track Description: 360m, Clay

Entries Open: 19 / Oct / 2024

Entries Close: 27 / Oct / 2024

Entry Cost: $40

Late Entries: Late entries subject to track approval - Extra $20 charge will occur.

Entries may be refused: An entry for a competition may be refused in accordance with the Supplementary Regulations relating to such competition. If an entry is refused, notification of such refusal shall be sent to the entrant so as to arrive within 72 hours of receipt of entry by email using “option- Request a Delivery Receipt” or by Registered mail. Such refusal is final and not subject to appeal.

Entrants must:

• Be holders of a current Speedway Australia racing licence,

• Have the current Formula 500’s Australia Rule/Log Book July 2024 to produce on demand.

• Drivers must be familiar with the above mentioned Rules and Regulations and the Australian

Speedway Racing Rules & Regulations July 2024

• Nominate online and pay the appropriate fee before being accepted.

Race Control:

This meeting will be conducted under the current Formula 500's Australia Inc. Supplementary

Racing Regulations, Australian Speedway Racing Rules and Regulations and these Supplementary Regulations.

Officials and Chief Steward:

Determined at Event Drivers Briefing

Scrutineering:

To be completed upon arrival until half hour before cars enter the track.

Drivers will need to have with them:

• Your Car - with Engine seal attached - correct Vin Number attached

• Your Speedway Australia Licence

• Your Current Rule Book / Log Book

• The Vehicles Current Log book (in case of non ownership of the vehicle)

• All racing apparel

Sign In:

Drivers must be signed in by 4:00pm on race day with Formula 500s SA club officials

Failure to do so will result in a Rear of Field penalty for all heats.

**If you are unable to meet the sign in time due to circumstances beyond your control please

contact the SA Club Via Facebook messenger**

Race Format:

Heat grids determined by pill draw

3 x 10 Lap Heats

1 x 20 lap final

**As per the Australian Speedway Racing Rules and Regulations rule 4.3.1 -

Cars should take up their correct position on the dummy grid ready to race before entering

the track. The Pit Marshall will cross cars over rows to close up any spaces as a result of

scratchings. However once pushed off and on track, if a car is missing from a row then cars

in that same row will move up and fill the gap**

Feature Grid:

Results Determined by: Electronic timing Transponders - Manual lap scoring in the event of Electronic Failure. If you do not own a transponder you will need to hire one on the day - Drivers will be liable for lost or damaged hired transponders or any hired transponder not returned.

**Any car not having a working transponder may not be lap scored**

**Lap Scoring Numbers**

All cars must have clearly visible and easily read numbers on each side of the fuel tank/tail section.

Numbers must also be clearly visible on the outside of the top wing and a clearly visible lap

scoring number to be positioned on upper rear corner on the inside of the left hand side panel.

Minimum number size to be 20cm high x 5cm wide.

Postponement/Cancelation:

In the event of the meeting being unable to run the Series Round may be postponed or cancelled. If cancelled Series Points will be allocated only if a full round of heats has been completed.

Other Info:

Scales: All cars are to be weighed at the request of the Chief Steward - Most cases this will be Heat Winner & a Random selected car and the Full podium placings for the feature.

Drivers must go to scales directly after coming off the track. Any Driver that is required and fails to do so immediately after coming off track will be disqualified from that race and give up any points from that race. Drivers will be automatically disqualified if they stop at their race trailer / pit bay before scaling.

It is your duty as a competitor to identify you have been called to scales and follow those

instructions from track day officials.

Fire Extinguishers

Every trailer/transporter must have a fire extinguisher that meets the Speedway Australia

requirements, 2.0kg Dry Chemical Powder extinguisher or greater. Aust Stds 1841.5

Receivers

Every trailer/transporter must have a fire extinguisher that meets the Speedway Australia

requirements, 2.0kg Dry Chemical Powder extinguisher or greater. Aust Stds 1841.5

Mufflers:

All cars are to be effectively muffled to a maximum of 95DBA. Any car deemed to be exceeding

this limit will be Black Flagged from that race, and if not rectified before next race will be excluded from the event.

Sponsor Decals:

You may be required to place a sponsors decal on your car (Position on the car may be

determined according to sponsors requirements)

Prize Money:

N/A for this event

Tow Money:

$150.00

Indemnity By Entrants & Drivers:

a) Every entrant and driver, before taking part in any competition shall sign an indemnity, in the

following:

I/we declare that I/we have read and understood the Supplementary Regulations issued for the

meeting, and agree to be bound by them and the provisions of the Formula 500’s Australia Inc.

Racing Rules and Regulations and Specifications and Speedway Australia Racing Rules and

Regulations (current book).

I/we acknowledge and agree as a condition of entry that neither the Formula 500’s Australia Inc.,

State Associations, Promoters nor host clubs shall be under any liability incurred by my/our death

or any bodily injury, loss or damage which may be sustained or incurred by me/us, as a result of

participation in or being present at the event, except in regard to any rights I may have arising

under the Trade Practices Act 1985. I/we acknowledge that motor racing is dangerous and

accidents causing death, bodily injury, disability and property damage can and do happen.

IF THE APPLICANT IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, a parent or guardian’s written consent must

accompany this application.