Rover Scout Motorsport
Western Australia
Badgi Bash 2016–Badgingarra, W.A.
Khanacross/Motorkhana
Supplementary Regulations
Event Date: 3/6/16 – 6/6/16
Khanacross to be held under the International Sporting Code of the FIA, and the National Competition Rules of CAMS
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS Appendix A – Vehicle Specifications
DATE OF UPDATE: 30/6/15. These specifications make void any previous issues of specifications.
Previous compliance with specifications and requirements for scrutiny does not indicate current
compliance.
NOTE: This issue contains important changes. Please read carefully to ensure compliance at
scrutiny. These specifications are subject to change and this may be done so at any time.
All vehicles must comply with Schedule A and Group 4H Regulations of the
CAMS Manual of Motor Sport and the following specific requirements.
If any changes are made to the vehicle requirements, a revised specifications document will be made
available through the RSM President. It is the crew’s responsibility to be aware of such changes.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1
The chief scrutineers’ decision will be final.
1.2
A maximum of two (2) crew members (driver and navigator) are permitted in the vehicle
during an event. The passenger must conform to the same requirements as the driver. See
the supplementary regulations for details.
1.3
Competitors are reminded that vehicles and occupants may be checked for safety or
eligibility at any time during the event.
1.4
All vehicles involved in an accident are required to be scrutinised again before further
participation.
1.5
Vehicle parts or bodies of any kind must not be disposed of anywhere at the event site.
Their owners must dispose of them correctly outside of the site. Parts are not to be placed
in rubbish bins.
1.6
A basic First Aid kit must be kept in vehicles at all times.
2. BODY SHELL AND CHASSIS
2.1
Winches, block and tackle, jacks etc. are allowed but must be firmly affixed to the vehicle
and MUST NOT be powered.
2.2
Where no doors are present, sides shall be constructed to a height of at least 300mm above
the seats surrounding the occupant area and must be openable from inside and outside the
vehicle. Construction shall be out of metal.
2.3
All space frame buggies are to have their body panels securely fitted.
2.4
All doors, bonnets and boot lids are to be securely fixed to the vehicle. Leading edge panels
(ie: bonnets) are to be secured with two independent locking mechanisms.
2.5
Self tapping screws are not suitable for securing any items within the passenger
compartment. e.g. fire extinguishers, toolboxes, etc. Heavy items must be through bolted.
2.6
The use of distributable ballast is not allowed.
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
To maintain the structural integrity of the vehicle, no holes are to be placed in main
components of the chassis or body.
Sump guards, differential guards, front and rear fenders and mud guards are recommended,
but not mandatory.
Except front door trims; all interior fittings may be removed.
All vehicles must be fitted with a metal roof. Any aftermarket roof modifications must be at
least 2mm thick covering all occupants.
The floor pan of a vehicle shall extend under the entire passenger compartment of a vehicle.
The floor pan shall be in good condition and be free from holes or gaps.
3. TOW POINTS
3.1
Solid towing points must be fitted securely on both front and rear of the vehicle. Tow points
on the underside of a vehicle are not permitted. i.e: differential and suspension
components.
3.2
The tow points must be bolted to the vehicle chassis rails and not the floor pan.
3.3
Tow points must be secured with 8mm diameter bolts or larger.
3.4
Open 4wd recovery points or hooks are not permitted as tow points.
3.5
Tow points are to be painted red or yellow to contrast with the paint colour of the vehicle.
3.6
If tow chains are attached to the chassis as tow points they must be of a suitable size and
secured to the vehicle so as not to cause a snag point.
4. SEATS
4.1
All seats are to be securely fixed to the vehicle. For production vehicles they must be in their
factory fitted location.
4.2
If the seat does not incorporate a head restraint, then a separate device must be fitted. The
minimum dimensions are to be, 250mm square and 35mm thick. It must be of high energy
absorbing material and mounted within 50mm of the helmet when the driver or navigator is
in a normal seated position.
5. SAFETY HARNESS
5.1
Under no circumstances shall a safety harness mounting bolt be used to affix a safety cage to
the body shell.
5.2
A safety harness damaged in any way, including in a collision, shall be subject to inspection
by a scrutineer.
5.3
As a minimum, a lap sash seatbelt must be fitted and worn for every occupant in the vehicle.
5.4
Refer to Schedule I for further details.
6. WINDOWS AND LIMB RESTRAINTS
6.1
As of September 2008 any vehicles which have not competed in a previous RSM event, must
retain a factory fitted undamaged glass windscreen.
6.2
If a front windscreen is fitted, working windscreen wipers and washers with a reservoir of
not less than 500ml must be fitted also.
6.3
If no front windscreen is fitted it is mandatory to fit a steel mesh screen with openings no
larger than 50mm x 50mm
6.4
Netting is to be fitted to any side windows where an occupant is seated if standard glass is
not fitted. Openings are to be no larger than 50mm x 50mm regardless of what material is
used, it must be designed to be easily removed in an emergency situation.
6.5
A grab handle is compulsory for the navigator (to assist in reducing the occurrence of elbows
protruding from vehicles, particularly in the event of a roll over). This handle is not to
impede the entry or exit of the navigator, especially in an emergency situation.
7. STEERING AND SUSPENSION
7.1
All the steering and suspension components must be in a good serviceable condition, i.e. no
excessive movement within the components.
7.2
7.3
7.4
All steering mechanisms so designed as to eliminate the danger of any accidental
detachment or over locking.
All steering connections secured with bolts that are locked and pinned.
Any power steering lines and connections must be free from leaks and in good condition.
8. BRAKES
8.1
Two brake systems are required to be fitted and operable. One brake system shall comprise
of brakes fitted to all wheels. The second system shall comprise of a parking brake and have
a separate method of actuation. The park brake must have sufficient cable travel length
during suspension movements. Brakes shall be arranged such that in event of a failure of
the first method, the second method shall remain equally effective on at least two wheels
on the same axle. All brake systems fitted shall be capable of readily stopping the vehicle.
8.2
All brake hoses and pipes in or on a vehicle shall be in good condition, free from leakages
and adequately secured. Components not designed for brake line use shall not be used.
Brake linings shall be free from oil and brake fluid contamination.
8.3
Appropriate advice should be sought if changes to the brake lines are to be carried out.
Brake line alterations or modifications shall be carried out in a professional manner. No leaks
shall be present. Brake lines shall not be kinked, improperly bent or crimped.
8.4
Bleeder valves shall be to the original equipment’s manufacturer’s specification. Gutter
bolts, screws and other assorted items shall not be used to replace bleeder valves.
8.5
Proportioning valves and dual circuit valves should be retained in the original configuration
where possible and must be operational.
9. ENGINE AND DRIVELINE
9.1
Engine design, capacity and modifications are free.
9.2
When a water-cooled engine is fitted to a vehicle, all hoses forming part of a cooling system
of that engine shall be adequately secured.
9.3
There shall be sufficient shielding interposed between the occupants of the vehicle and the
engine compartment or water-cooling system thereof to protect the occupants of the
vehicle from and risk of harm from that system in the event of hose or joint failure.
9.4
In vehicles where the radiator or cooling system hoses are mounted or travel through or
near the passenger compartment, they must be fitted with protection devices as to protect
the vehicle occupants if failure occurs.
9.5
Radiator or cooling system must be equipped with an overflow pipe that is positioned in the
vehicle as not to cause injury to the occupants if the vehicle overheats and boiling water or
steam escape.
9.6
Engines, transmissions and final drives must be securely mounted. The use of restraints are
recommended but not mandatory.
9.7
The engine transmission and final drive are not to have any fluid leaks.
9.8
Engines are to be in an acceptable state and not have excessive smoke emissions.
9.9
Vehicles will have any drive train effectively guarded.
10. EXHAUST SYSTEMS
10.1 The exhaust system shall be securely fitted to the engine of the vehicle concerned. The
exhaust shall have adequate ground clearance. Consideration should be given to maintaining
the distance between the ground and exhaust system to be as large as practicable, but being
sufficient to clear vehicle body.
10.2 The exhaust system should be suitably shielded to prevent external personnel or occupants
coming into accidental contact with the exhaust system.
10.3 Exhaust system shall terminate at a readily visible point 200mm behind all occupants of the
vehicle. This means that the termination point(s) must be able to be seen from a standing
position. Exhaust systems shall not terminate inside the vehicle, nor shall the system
terminate under the floor plan. All joints in the exhaust system shall be gas tight.
11. WHEELS AND TYRES
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
Every tyre and rim fitted to a vehicle shall be free from any apparent defect likely to render
the use of the vehicle unsafe.
The fitting of a tyre and rim shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the Tyre
and Rim Association of Australia.
Shall be fitted with tyres on all wheels which are pneumatic, containing gas only.
Tyres are not to be fitted with anti-skid devices, such as chains, studs etc. Racing slicks and
racing retreads are prohibited. Mud and rally tyres are recommended but not mandatory.
Refer to Schedule E for further detail.
12. ELECTRICAL
12.1 All electrical wiring in a vehicle shall be adequately insulated and secured.
12.2 The battery of a vehicle shall be securely mounted and if placed in the passenger
compartment, it shall be fully enclosed and a breather fitted which expels the gases to the
exterior of the vehicle.
12.3 If battery is located in an enclosed area (e.g. boot) the enclosure shall have a vent to expel
the gases to the outside of the vehicle.
12.4 An ignition kill switch is to be fitted. It must be easily accessible from the exterior of the
vehicle and to both crew members when seated with harnesses fastened. If the switch is
not easily accessible from outside of the vehicle a second switch should be wired in series.
12.5 The ignition kill switch must also stop any electric fuel pumps if fitted.
12.6 The ignition kill switch must be clearly marked as such.
12.7 All electrical wiring must have circuit protection such as a fuse or circuit breaker installed
between the battery and any devices (switches, lights etc.)
12.8 If a battery is to be mounted in an enclosure such as a battery box, there must be two
mounting brackets; one directly on the battery itself, and the second on the enclosure lid.
12.9 There must be a cover over at least the positive terminal of any battery, sufficient to stop
any short circuits in the event of the battery becoming loose in a roll over.
13. LIGHTING
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO START NIGHT EVENT
13.1 Two (2) forward facing head lights, securely fixed to the vehicle. These must be capable of
illuminating objects at night at a distance of not less than 50m.
13.2 Two (2) red rear facing tail lights, 5W minimum.
13.3 Two (2) red rear facing brake lights connected to the brake switch, 21W minimum.
13.4 One (1) orange light, visible from 360 degrees, placed in the middle of the roof of the
vehicle, independently wired from the battery, e.g. orange trailer light. This light is to remain
on during the any night competition whether the engine is running or not, 18W minimum.
13.5
13.6
13.7
13.8
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS THEREAFTER FOR NIGHT EVENT (eg leaving a checkpoint)
One (1) head light as described in 13.1, 50W Minimum.
One (1) tail light as described in 13.2.
One (1) brake light as described in 13.3.
One (1) orange light as described in 13.4.
14. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
14.1 A fire extinguisher of at least 900g capacity, complying with Schedule H (see “General
requirements for Cars and Drivers”) must be fitted. Fire extinguishers must be mounted with
a metal bracket and through-bolted
14.2 Refer to Schedule H for further detail.
15. ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMS
15.1 Refer to Schedule J.
15.2 ROPS are not mandatory.
16. VEHICLE MARKINGS
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
The position of the battery is to be marked with a blue equilateral triangle with 150mm sides
on the body of the vehicle.
All vehicles must display Scout or Rover advertising.
All vehicles must display a vehicle number of not more than three digits (e.g. 123) on each
side of the vehicle.
Refer to schedule K for further detail.
17. FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
17.1 Refer to Schedule G.
18. APPAREL
18.1 Frontal Head Restraints are mandatory for all events (‘Go-Kart donut’ style restraints are
recommended).
18.2 Refer to Schedule D for further detail.