Seconded by Paul Culverwell ( 422 ).

Rule ( change maximum weight limit to 4kg.)

Proposed by John Middleton. (28)

Seconded by Lee Middleton ().

To limit the outlet pipe of an exhaust to 6mm diameter for a single pipe or 4mm diameter in the case of two outlet pipes.

Proposed by Dave Waters (452)

Seconded by Terry Dickinson (3).

Rule 15 – Amend for 2001 season and every season onwards, that the noise output of the car be a maximum of 95db, measured at 1 metre high by 1 metre from the track outer barrier. For 2001 also remove the 10-metre measurement.

Proposed by Tim Pole ( 21 ).

Seconded by Paul Culverwell ( 422 ).

The roof of the car may be any colour when a areofoil is used which must be the colour of the drivers grade.

Proposed by Tim Pole ( 21 ).

Seconded by Paul Culverwell ( 422 ).

The maximum nitro content the will be permitted at BRCA sanctioned meetings will be 25%.

Proposed by Tom Yarwood ().

Seconded by Ian Yarwood ().

Construction rule 8 – ammend to read ‘ the tyre width to be the contact surface with the track’.

Seconded by Richard Sagar ().

That for the 2000 season we suspend the National Grading system and return to a club based system, to a Nationally agreed formula which will be administered centrally. (See notes at end of proposals).

Proposed by Al Benton ( 128 ).

Seconded by

National Grading rule 3 – change to read – The grading season to commence from the Sunday following the Section AGM till one week prior to the following years AGM. This allows drivers who wish to drive through the winter change their grade.

Proposal 1c.

Proposed by Al Benton ( 128 ).

Seconded by

Insert new rule National Grading – At the end of the grading period , any driver who has only raced in 8 or 9 gradable meetings , be graded on the scores that they have attained. Any driver who has not completed 8 gradable meetings, be down one roof grade.

Proposed by Al Benton. ( 128 ).

Seconded by Tony Perry ( 376 ).

That the start point for Super Stars in the national grading starts at 100%.

Proposed by Tony Perry ( 376 ).

Seconded by Alan Godfrey ( 101 ).

That the start point percentage for Red Tops be changed to 93%.

Proposed by Ann Chambers ( 202 ).

Seconded by Alan Godfrey ( 101 ).

That drivers have less than 10 grading meetings in the grading period be down graded on grade.

Proposed by Philip Swales (170)

Seconded by Steven Swales (352)

That the National Grading system be altered to a straight points scoring system as shown below.

Club Meetings.

Heats 1^st - 3pts, 2^nd – 2pts, 3^rd – 1pt.

Semi Final 3^rd – 4pts, 4^th – 3pts, 5^th – 2pts, 6^th – 1pt.

Final 1^st – 16pts, 2^nd – 14pts, 3^rd – 12pts, 4^th – 10pts, 5^th – 8pts, 6^th – 6pts.

National / Regional Events.

Heats – scores as per club meetings.

Semi – Finals. 3^rd – 8pts, 4^th – 6pts, 5^th – 4pts, 6^th – 2pts.

Finals 1^st – 24pts, 2^nd – 20pts, 3^rd – 16pts, 4^th – 14pts, 5^th – 12pts, 6^th – 10pts.

Major Meetings ( British & euro’s etc ).

Heats as per club meetings.

Quarter Finals – 4^th – 6pts, 5^th – 4pts, 6^th – 2pts.

Semi Finals 4^th – 12pts, 5^th – 10pts, 6^th – 8pts.

Final 1^st – 40pts, 2^nd – 30pts, 3^rd – 25pts, 4^th – 20pts, 5^th – 18pts, 6^th – 16pts.

Regrade drivers 3 or 4 times per season.

Top 20 scores Red tops, ( top 6 to be super stars ).

Next 30 Blue tops.

Next 40 yellow tops plus other previously graded drivers as per existing rules.

Rest of drivers White tops

Proposed by John Middleton ( 28).

Seconded by Alan Godfrey (101).

To allot a block of race numbers from the number register as emergency numbers and empower clubs to utilise these when someone wishes to book in whilst not having an official number. Normal race number fee to apply.

Proposed by Tim Pole ( 21 ).

Seconded by Paul Culverwell ( 422 ).

Only the appointed marshals will Marshall cars, all helpers etc must return behind the track safety fence once the race has been started.

Proposed by Terry Dickinson ( 3 ).

Seconded by Ann Chambers ( 202 ).

Change to rule 22b – Add ( a minimum of 15 meetings, which will be evenly spaced as possible between the first Sunday of March and the Sunday prior to the section AGM in October, ( excluding WEMSA events) must be open to BRCA 1/8 stock cars) – this to be inserted after the word full.

Proposed by Ann Chambers ( 202 ).

Seconded by Alan Godfrey ( 101 ).

That drivers have less than 10 grading meetings in the grading period be down graded on grade.

Proposaed by Dave Waters ( 452 )

Seconed by Terry Dickinson ( 3 ).

1. Change the scoring system for points for drivers system (if 50 drivers enter the meeting then the winner receives 50 pts with the 50^th place driver getting 1 point.
2. Meeting to be run over 4 qualifying heats if less than 54 drivers entered and 3 qualifying heats if more than 54 drivers entered.
3. Top 5 qualifying drivers to the A final, next five drivers to the B final, next five drivers to the C final and so on. (A final will not run if less than 4 driver’s points will be awarded according to qualifying positions).
4. The final with the lowest qualifiers will be run first. The winner will move on to the next final. The next final will run 8 minutes following the end of the last final. This will carry on until the final is run. All finals will be 5 minutes duration.
5. The winner of the National Championship will be the driver with the best 4 scores from the six rounds. The winner of each regional championship will be the driver with best point’s score from 3 of the 4 rounds.
6. Double points to be awarded for the final round of the National and Regional Championship contestants.
7. This table to be used for qualification into the following years WEMSA events (any driver not scoring a point will not race in a WEMSA event).

Proposed by Dave Waters (452).

Seconded by Terry Dickinson (3).

1. Invite to top 60 drivers from the National / Regional points score’s.
2. The meeting will be prebooked. If drivers decline the invitation then the next in line will be invited to the meeting until 60 drivers are confirmed for the meeting. (No driver will be invited if they have not scored any points).
3. The table of scores will be made up of scores from the National, Regional and all Major championships (excluding WEMSA events). The score from the National Championship will count when joint National / Regional meetings are held. All scores from meetings attended will count towards the table.

Proposal 12.

Proposed by John Allen ().

Seconded by ().

That the UK – WEMSA Chairman to be someone who would participate in 1/8 stock cars and who would attend at major meetings, and not be attending some other form of model racing.

Seconded by Trevor Tennant (188).

.1. All models to be a 1/8th scale and a reasonable representation of a short oval Hot Rod.

2. Body shells can be made from ABS / LEXION (or any other plastic material - no steel) and must

Resemble a four-seat saloon used for short oval Hot Rod racing.

3. All cars to have 2 wheel drive via a solid rear axle.

4. The front suspension must use a fixed wishbone configuration.

4. All cars will be belt driven.

5. Steering by front wheels only.

6. Operational brake must be fitted and working at the start of each race.

7. The bodyshell must cover chassis, wheels and tyres.

8. If front bumpers are fitted they must not project more than 6mm in front of the body shell and must

be made of plastic / nylon.

9. Chassis to be of a single flat plate construction.

13. The engine will have a maximum capacity of 3.5 cc. Only those engines with a RRP of £130 or less

can be used. This value to be increased by the rate of inflation at each year AGM.

14. Any size of clutch drum can be used but the final drive ratio must be between 5:1 and 5:1.1.

15. All engine must be silenced to the satisfaction of the race organisers but must be below 80db at 10

Metres. No tuned exhaust systems will be permitted.

16. Any fuel tank can be used but not exceed 160cc in capacity.

17. Maximum weight of the car will be 6.5 lbs. in a ready to race condition.

18. All cars will have a minimum overall length of mm and a maximum over length of mm.

The minimum width will be mm and the maximum width of mm.

19. Driver’s name must be displayed on the body of the car.

20. All drivers will be members of the BRCA.

21. All drivers will have a 1/8 Oval section race number (those drivers racing stock cars car use that

Number). The race number will be displayed on both sides of the car with the numbers at least 30mm

high.

23. Both 27Mz & 40Mz frequency radio systems may be used. All aerials on the cars will be housed

within the body. Driver must have at least 2 frequencies available. ( when there is a clash of race the

24. No tyre additives may be used.

2. All car will have a hand held start with cars lining up in two rows of three.

3. Race duration will be 4 minute for heats and 5 minutes for finals. .

4. No deliberate contact will be allowed. ( Note the race controller has the authority to penalise drivers

5. Club can run any type of meeting format to suit thier needs.

6.If the body or exhaust systems becomes detached from the car then it must be removed from the track,

repaired before continuing the race.

7. Qualifying heats will be over 4 minutes duration with finals over 5 minutes duration.

8. If the body becomes away from it’s fixings then the car must be removed from the track and repaired

before continuing the race.

Proposal 13b.

Proposed by Neil Westley ().

Seconded by Rob Toms ().

National Hot Rod Rules

Formulated by the MNHRA, approved by the NHRPA

CONSTRUCTION RULES

Bodyshell

a.. Models are to be 1/8 scale and be a reasonable representation of a NHRPA National Hot Rod. The cars must be both realistic and be a reasonable representation. When initially entered into the meeting, the bodyshell must be neatly finished with windows cut out, or window templates positioned over the front and rear windscreens and also over the four side windows. These templates must be of a different colour to the bodyshell. The bodyshell must have the wheel apertures removed. The wheel arches must cover the top edge and leading and trailing edge of each wheel.

b.. Bodyshells to be of a small family saloon/hatchback. Only bodyshells raced in the last 10 years at an NHRPA meeting are eligible to compete. Bodyshells conforming to this rule are: Peugeot 205/306, Vauxhall Corsa, Mitsubishi Colt, Renault Clio MK1, Renault 5, Toyota Starlet, Toyota 1000, Ford Escort MK 2/3/4, Ford Fiesta MK 2/3/4, Vauxhall Nova, VW Golf MK 1/2, VW Corrado

c.. All drivers must have a racing number unique to each driver. This number must be displayed on both sides of the car, either on the side of the bodyshell or on the aerofoil. The minimum size of the driver's number must be 30mm and must be of a contrasting colour or background to the bodyshell colour.

d.. The driver's name must be clearly visible on the bodyshell. Aerofoils if fitted must be, made of plastic and be a reasonable representation. If fitted the base of the wing/aerofoil is to be a maximum of 10mm above the roof of the bodyshell. The wing/aerofoil must not extend beyond the outer edge of the bodyshell i.e. outer edges of rear wheel arches and back panel.

e.. No external bumpers are permitted; internal bumpers (if fitted) must not be made from steel.

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

f.. Steering by front wheels only.

g.. Operational brake must be fitted and working at the start of each race

h.. No part of the chassis may extend outside the bodyshell.

i.. The chassis may be made of any material.

j.. Any type of suspension is permitted

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

k.. Cars may be front or rear wheel drive.

l.. Only two wheel drive is permitted.

m.. Drive may be of gear or belt drive or a combination of both but must be of fixed gear ratios (i.e. no 2 speed gear boxes)

n.. Maximum engine capacity is 3.5cc (0.214cu in)

o.. Engines must be silenced to the satisfaction of the race organisers, but must be below 80db at 10 meters

p.. All exhaust pipes must exit from inside the bodyshell and must point down.

q.. Maximum fuel tank size is 160cc

DIMENSIONS

r.. Maximum weight of car less fuel must not exceed 3kg

s.. Wheel base to be between min 270mm - max 340

t.. Width to be between min 245mm - max 275mm

u.. Maximum width of tyre to be 35mm

v.. There are no cost restrictions on National Hot Rods but cars should be light with no armour to promote non-contact racing.

RACING RULES

a.. All races to be run in an anti-clockwise direction on an oval track. The track must have a fixed inner barrier and should be approx. 1/8 scale of 1/4 mile.

b.. Cars are to line up on the red starting line in graded order.

c.. All heats and finals will be a clutch start with no out side assistance allowed

d.. Cars stopped during a race may be returned to the track, providing that no other cars are obstructed in doing so.

e.. No repairs may be carried out on the racing surface, marshalling area or the in field.

f.. In the event of a silencer, bodyshell or wheel becoming detached from the car, the car must be removed from the track and repairs carried out. Failure to do so will result in further laps being uncounted.

g.. Cars may be scrutinised at any time during a meeting and if necessary, on more than one occasion.

h.. All drivers to drive cars from a designated driving area during all heats and finals. Failure to comply will result in laps being deducted.

i.. Drivers to marshal the heat following their last race. Failure to comply will result in laps being deducted.

j.. In the interest of both drivers and spectators, no practise is allowed with any other formula. Allocating practise sessions is the responsibility of the organising club.

k.. No practise is allowed once the meeting has started, unless at the organiser's discretion.

l.. A driver may have 2 (two) complete cars scrutinised at the beginning of each meeting, and may substitute any part of, or the complete car at any stage during the meeting.

m.. If a driver wishes to use his/her spare car, or that of a fellow competitor, they are free to do so, as long as the said car has not been raced by any driver in the meeting (except for use in practice).

RACE CONDUCT

a.. No deliberate contact or balking should be allowed. Driver's may have laps deducted, awarded a black cross or be excluded from the meeting if, in the race organiser's or appointed race steward/s, feel that a driver's behaviour is unsuitable for a National Hot Rod racing.

In the following examples, Car A is being overtaken and car B is the car, which is lapping

1/1) Car A changes lanes and contacts car B

1/2) Car A races car B down the straight and contacts car B entering the corner

b.. Black crosses: These are awarded for driving misdemeanours and are converted into penalty points. Should a driver score more than 10 penalty points in a 6 meeting period, then the driver will be unable to compete at the following two (2) fixtured meetings.

c.. Disqualification from a heat or meeting counts as five- (5) penalty points.

d.. A driver that is experiencing radio or handling problems should remove his car from the track if it impedes the process of other drivers. Failure to comply may result in penalty points and or disqualification.

e.. Spun, or returning cars, must give way to racing traffic.

RACE MEETING PROCEDURE

Normal/domestic meetings.

a.. Race duration for heats is 5 (five) minutes. Finals 6 (six) minutes. All meetings to consist of at least 4 (four) heats with the lowest scoring heat for each driver dropped. There is no maximum number of heats. Qualifying drivers for finals and semi-finals are to be advised at the beginning of the meeting about the race format, which will also be dependent upon driver entries.

b.. In the case of drivers qualifying on the same number of laps, the highest discarded score will count. If all else fails, a run off over 2 (two) minutes will ensue.

Championship Meetings

a.. Minimum number of qualifying heats for British/English Championships will be 5 (five) five minute heats- best four to count. European/World championships minimum number of heats will be 6 (six) - best four to count.

b.. Championship quarterfinals will be run over 6 minutes, semi-finals over 8(eight) minutes.

c.. If an entry of 36 or over, quarterfinals will be run, 6 (six) minutes. The top 3 positions through to semi final.

d.. Position in championship finals will be made up as follows: Top qualifying driver 1st and 2nd place from each semi final plus best third place overall from the semi finals.

e.. Championship final format: British and English 3 (three) x 6 (six) minute finals with 5 (five) minutes break between each leg of final.

f.. Championship final format: World/European 3 (three) x 8 (eight) minute finals with 5 (five) minutes break between each leg of final.

g.. Laps from each leg of the final are added up to decide race result.