PRE-EVENT SCRUTINEERING CHECKS

As we warm up to a new season, now is a timely reminder to all competitors to keep up to date with the current Speedway Australia Rules and Regulations regarding the appropriate safety equipment and apparel for their respective division.

In previous seasons, it is not uncommon to see competitors turned away at scrutineering for not having safety apparel that met the safety standards of their division, or in some cases, apparel that was significantly worn and not suitable for competition.

Our track visits over the past 12 months have shown us Scrutineers are doing an excellent job educating competitors and spotting inappropriate or unsuitable apparel pre-event, but the odd competitor is still slipping through the cracks (see window net, and boots in photos). If possible, we encourage scrutineers and officials to spot check cars and competitors where necessary to ensure what rolls through pre-event checks, is what in fact rolls onto to the racetrack.

This can be said not only of competitors apparel, but also vehicle safety items (e.g., Window Nets) and Pit Crew Apparel (e.g., Quad Bikes and Helmets) both of which remain significant safety concerns for several Sedan and Open Wheel divisions.

More information on the minimum standards for your division are available here or in the rulebook link in the Speedway Australia app.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to call, or email us using the contact details here.