The CMSGCC are pleased to announce a new AutoSolo Championship for 2008.
The Championship will consist of a maximum number of 10 rounds during the year (all will be run to Clubsport status), each one organised by the CMSGCC in conjunction with one CMSG Member Club. The Championship will be run in the true spirit of AutoSolo; i.e. competing cars will be those that are used and driven on public roads.
Venue - only sealed surface venues will be permitted and each event should comply in principle with the MSA Regulations as laid out in the 2008 Blue Book under Section D (in particular D4 and D45).
Championship Classes - the
Championship will be class-based to allow consistent performance in any class an
equal chance of winning the Championship overall. Classes are:-
A: Historic - any car registered or manufactured before 1st
January 1980
B: Other saloons/hatchbacks/estates/4 seat coupes and
convertibles up to 1400cc
C: Other saloons/hatchbacks/estates/4 seat coupes and
convertibles 1401cc - 2000cc
D: Other saloons/hatchbacks/estates/4 seat coupes and
convertibles over 2000cc
E: Production 2 seat sports cars (fixed or open roof)
F: Specialist sports cars, kit cars suitable for road use and
other cars ineligible for classes A to E
All cars must be currently registered for road use (no trade plates) with
insurance and MOT (where applicable) and driven to the event. Documents
must be available for inspection at every event. Failure to comply will
result in exclusion from the event.
Cars eligible for Class A will run in that class rather than the corresponding B
to E class.
Diesel cars, with or without forced induction, will run in the class
corresponding to their engine capacity.
Petrol engined cars with forced induction in Class B or C will move up one
capacity class.
Rotary engined cars will be classed twice its normal capacity.
The Coordinator's decision on the most appropriate championship class for any
car is final.
Organisers - it is recommended that organisers use these classes for their individual events but it is not compulsory, as the Coordinator can extract the championship results from the official results from each event and a complete entry list/full results should be sent to the Championship Coordinator within 10 days of each round. Space on entry forms should also be provided for a competitors CMSGCC membership number. An events principal officials (secretary & clerk of the course) of each qualifying round shall be CMSGCC members.
Vehicle Eligibility - in all classes
a car must retain the original body profile above the hub centreline, apart from
accessories such as spoilers. Cars not conforming to this requirement or
one-off specials, kit cars of an 'off-road' nature, are not eligible for the
AutoSolo Championship. Suspension and transmission may be modified within
their original configuration whilst tyres marked 'for competition use only',
manufactured without a full tread pattern or in an unroadworthy condition may
not be used.
In classes A to E, cars must retain the original panel and window materials
although additional panels such as wheel arch extensions are permitted.
Cars in these classes must have full trim and seats, although trim may be
changed. Also in classes A to E, the engine must be of original
manufacture and original basic type and must be fitted in the original position.
The engine may be modified and may be of a different capacity provided that the
car is entered in the class corresponding to its actual capacity.
Cars not meeting these requirements are eligible for Class F only.
The Championship Coordinator reserves the right to disallow cars to qualify for the Championship that do not comply with the spirit of AutoSolo.
Competitor/Marshal - it is a requirement of all event organisers to ensure that all entrants carry out the full requirement for AutoSolo - ALL competitors must marshal on every event in which they compete.
Rounds/Scoring - the maximum number of events a Championship contender may enter is the total number of events that run in the Championship less one. There will be a maximum of 10 events in the Championship and the following formula for scores to count will be used:-
9 Rounds
Best 6 scores to count
8 Rounds
Best 5 scores to count
7 Rounds
Best 4 scores to count
6 Rounds
Best 4 scores to count
5 Rounds or less Best 3 scores to count
Championship points will be awarded for class performance only as follows:-
1st in Class 10
points 2nd in Class 8 points
3rd in Class 6 points
4th in Class 5 points 5th in Class
4 points 6th in Class 3
points
7th in Class 2 points All other finishers
1 point
Championship Awards - any perpetual trophy will remain the property of the CMSGCC and will be returned to the Coordinator or any CMSGCC officer on demand at the expense of the holder. Competitors are responsible for keeping these awards in good and safe condition. Awards will be presented as follows:-
1st Overall
1st in each Class
2nd in each Class (subject to a minimum of 5 registered contenders)
3rd in each Class (subject to a minimum of 7 registered contenders)
Best Lady
Youngest Driver Award (for drivers under the age of 19 on 1st January 2008 - NB:
the MSA's minimum age for drivers on AutoSolo's is 16).
Championship Registration - each contender registering for the Championship shall do so for a fee of £5. Registration will be accepted until 30th June 2008 - scores will only count from date of registration.
All Championship communications/correspondence/enquiries should be directed to the Championship Coordinator, Tim Walton.