Scrutineer Notes
Latest Scrutineering News
Draft Version of Proposed New Format Rulebook
A new format rulebook has been drafted by Dave Walker and is currently with all League Chairpersons / Representatives and League Scrutineers for review. It is now available to download by clicking HERE. DO NOT USE THIS DRAFT VERSION AS A SUBSTITUTE OR IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT 2008 NASA RULEBOOK FOR CLASSES 8,9 AND 10 AND JUNIOR SPECIALS - THIS IS STILL UNDER REVIEW. Please contact your relevant League committee member with any feedback you may have.
2008 Junior Special Suspension Update
The 2008 rule book now requires a maximum piston diameter on the JS rear strut of 16mm.
The Bilstein strut that is commonly used is an "upside down" strut. The bit at the top, the sliding bit, is not the piston rod but the main body of the shocker. The piston rod is in the bottom and is within the new 16mm rule.
Junior Specials - Newman Cams
It has been brought to our attention that there has been a problem with cams supplied by Newman Cams for the Junior Specials. Please can anyone experiencing these problems, send the cam back to Newmans as soon as possible so they can sort it out. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THE CAM FOLLOWERS IN ANY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS THIS WILL DEEM THE CAR ILLEGAL. If you have any queries, please contact Derek Hardy (Dougal) - NASA Chief Scrutineer on 01935 422067 or 07718 911922.
Steering Test & Wheelying
Following recent tests, rear engined vehicles will now drive through 3 cones, twenty feet apart, at walking pace - see diagram below.
Initially, failure to pass this test will result in a note in your licence and being allowed to race at that meeting - however, if the car fails again at a subsequent test, it will not be allowed to race until it is altered accordingly.
For wheelying - please see Class 4/5/6/7 Rulebook, Page 12, Rule 1.7 and Class 8/9/10 Rulebook, Page 14, Rule 1.8. Initially, cars wheelying will be disqualified from that race and will be able to make alterations and be rescrutineered before competing again at the same meeting. Cars continuing to wheely will be disqualified from the remainder of that meeting.
In the Class 4/5/6/7 Rulebook, Page 28, Rule 2.35 and Class 8/9/10 Rulebook, Page 19, Rule 2.23 are no longer appropriate and will not be enforced for the 2008 season. Members are still highly recommended to build their cars to a 67%-33% weight split.
Class 2 Corsa
The Corsa using a 1300cc Nova engine will be allowed to compete in Class 2 for the 2008 season. However, as with previous experimental cars, they will not be counted for National Allocations, will not be allowed to qualify for or compete at the Mens/Ladies National Championships. Any further queries should be discussed with Derek Hardy (Dougal), NASA Chief Scrutineer.
2008 Rule Book Amendments
There is now a 2008 Rule Book Amendments page for publishing details of any changes to rules for the coming season.
Illegal Cars
Any cars found illegal at any club, league or National meeting will lose all points previously gained if registered in the British Autograss Series from 2008.
2009 Tyre Compounds
NASA have agreed a set tyre compound for the 2009 season with both Maxsport and Sportway. All tyres will be NO SOFTER THAN 50 hardness. This applies to all classes and compound checks with proper equipment will be enforced both during scrutineering and throughout racing on the start-line. Competitors have the 2008 season to use up any current tyres they have.