Added 7.1.10 - IMPORTANT
A piece in Motorsport News recently said that Snell 2000 helmets may not be allowed
from 2011 - just a quick note so that you are aware of this, and do not go out a buy one.
SCRUTINEERING NEWS
Compiled 2/12/09
There were no matters of real interest in the Scrutineering and Off Road Committee meeting held on 12th September 2009.
IMPORTANT - The following are reminders of rule changes that take effect from 1st January 2010.
HELMETS
Type BS6658 type A helmets are valid up to 1st January 2010.
Type BS6658 type A/FR helmets will take over on this date.
So if you're buying new, refer to the list on page 172 of the 2009 MSA blue book. Note that these helmets will need a new MSA blue sticker - can be issued by myself or an other MSA helmet scrutineer.
MUD FLAPS
Mud flaps are mandatory behind all four wheels in Comp Safari from 1st January 2010. Please note that the mud flaps have to extend a minimum of 4cm each side of the tyre tread and must be a maximum of 10cm from ground level.
SPILL KITS
Carrying a spill kit in the vehicle will be compulsory at all Staffs & Shrops events from 1st January 2010 - this includes TYRO, RTV, CCV and Comp Safari. This will be mandatory at all ALRC and MSA events from 2011 anyway.
At this time there is no specification for a spill kit in the blue book, but S&S are specifying that a minimum of a 15 litre kit split in half will be required at our events for 2010 - a good standard spill kit can be purchased from Security Direct at the following link:-
http://www.securitydirect.co.uk/acatalog/Oil_Spill_Safety_15_Litre_Kit.html
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Please note that vehicles that emit continuous smoke will be excluded from S&S events.
Remember ground sheets must be used under all vehicles being worked on, anywhere on the site at S&S events.
CHIEF SCRUTINEER - SIMON COOPER
