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Brecon Motor Club
DENNIS MOTORSPORT
EPYNT HILLCLIMBS
11th June 2016 & 12th June 2016
The 2016 Epynt Hillclimbs are part of:
2016 Welsh Sprint & Hillclimb Championship
Hill Record: 54.55 seconds held by Simon
Rogers and set in 2014
BRECON MOTOR CLUB
in association with
Sirhowy Valley Motor Club
EPYNT HILLCLIMBS
SUPPORTED BY
DENNIS
MOTORSPORT
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2016
Welcome to the tenth year of the Dennis Motorsport Epynt
Hillclimbs. The events will run to the same format as last
year and we look forward to seeing friends old and new.
Our thanks go to Mr. Brian Dennis of Dennis Motorsport for
his enthusiastic support of the events.
We wish you a successful day’s motorsport and ask you
and your teams to adhere to all the regulations set out below.
The Organisers.
BRECON MOTOR CLUB
SEVENTEENTH AND
EIGHTEENTH
EPYNT
HILLCLIMBS
SUPPORTED BY
DENNIS MOTORSPORT
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
1. Announcement. Brecon Motor Club will promote a
NATIONAL ‘B’ HILLCLIMB on Saturday 11th June 2016 and
Sunday 12 th June 2016 at Mynydd Epynt, near Brecon,
Powys.
2. Jurisdiction. The event will be held under the General
Regulations of the Motor Sports Association (incorporating the
International Sporting Code of the FIA), these supplementary
regulations and any written instructions the organisers may
issue for the event.
3. Permit. MSA Permit numbers:
11TH June 2016:
94459
12th June 2016:
94460
4. Eligibility. The event is open to all members of
affiliated clubs of the WAMC and members of the Lotus 7
Club, TVR Car Club, HRCR, Volvo Owners Club, Triumph
TR Register and HSA and must hold a valid 2016 MSA
Competition Licence appropriate to the event entered.
5. Championships. The event is a round of the following
championships:
For the 11th June Event
i.
The Trident Engineering 2016 Welsh
Sprint and Hillclimb Championship. Permit no.
CH2016/S094 (Grade E)
ii.
The TVR Car Club Championship 2016. Permit no.
CH2016/S074 (Grade D)
The HRCR Hill Climb & Sprint Championship 2016.
Permit no. CH2016/S069 (Grade D)
iii.
For the 12th June Event
i.
The Trident Engineering Welsh Sprint and Hillclimb
Championship. Permit no. CH2016/S094(Grade E)
ii.
iiii.
The TVR Car Club Championship 2016. Permit no.
CH2016/S074 (Grade D)
The HRCR Hill Climb & Sprint Championship 2016.
Permit no. CH2016/S069 (Grade D)
6. Time Schedule for both events.
The event format will be as follows:
Signing on Marshals
08:30 – 09:45
Drivers
08:30 – 09:45
Scrutineering
08:30 – 10:30
Drivers briefing
09:45
Convoy drive of course 10:05
Practice
10:30
First timed run
13:30
Any driver not signed on by 09:45 hrs may be excluded.
The drivers briefing will take place on the Paddock car park.
7. Track Details. The length of the course is approximately 1
mile consisting of one sweeping left hand bend, a long
tightening right hand bend, two chicanes and a straight over
a brow into a tight junction right with the finish just after.
Height gained is approximately 130 metres, an average
gradient of 8%. Competitors will be kept in a holding area
approximately 300 metres past the finishing line before being
sent back down the hill non-competitively.
8.
Classes. The event will utilise the following class
structure and on the day will run in this order. All vehicles
must comply with Technical Regulations S.10
Standard Car Class (SC)
(i) Description
A category designed to provide low budget competition for
newcomers to the sport or those with limited funds. Other
than those detailed below, no other modifications are
permitted.
(ii) Eligible Vehicles
Road-Going Series Production Cars – Saloons and Sports
Cars produced in quantities of not less than 5000 per
annum of unitary ferrous construction, two wheel drive and
up to 2litre engine capacity. Competitors are reminded of
the first paragraph of J.5.1
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that the car is
eligible.
Any replacement components fitted must be to Standard
Part/Standard Pattern Part.
(iii). Cars must compete in all aspects in road legal
condition. Fleet insurance policies and/or trade plates are
not permitted.
(iv) Modifications permitted
(i) Roll cages may be fitted but must not accept or assist
any direct suspension loads.
(ii) Additional safety harness may be fitted but the original
seat belts must remain.
(iii) The driver’s seat may be replaced with a Competition
Seat.
(iv) Brake friction material may be uprated.
(v) Wheels and tyres
Standard wheels and tyres from List 1A only may be used.
Standard production car class.(SP) must
comply with the M.S.A. yearbook Definitions
S10.10.1
Standard Saloon and Sports Cars are defined as
Roadgoing Production Cars produced in quantities of not
less than 1000 per annum, which must be taxed, insured
(no trade plates), and MOT'd where applicable with
documents available for inspection.
No modifications (optional or otherwise) are permitted
which are likely to improve the performance and handling
of the car with the following exceptions:
i
The air cleaner and exhaust system must remain as
production or pattern replacement including catalyst if fitted.
I
In the interests of safety the front seats may be replaced by
a competition version which must be fully trimmed, not just a
bare shell
Pyrotechnic safety devices such as airbags and seatbelt
pretensioners maybe disconnected or removed.
The standard wheel rim width must be used.
The only permitted tyres in this class, are those defined in the
current MSA Competitors; and Officials yearbook Technical
Regulations (L) List 1A
All cars running in the above class must remain in totally road
legal form at all times.
In the event of an unresolved eligibility problem, the driver of the
car concerned may be asked to produce a manufacturer’s
catalogue within four weeks of the event in question to
substantiate any queried modifications / specifications and allow
the championship points to stand.
Kit cars, limited production cars, space framed or non-ferrous
chassis construction road cars and one- offroad-going cars are
not permitted in Class SP
Road-going series production car classes.
Class 1A: Road going series production cars up to 1400cc,
excluding Kit, Replica, Spaceframed and non-ferrous chassis
construction cars.
Class 1B: Road going series production cars over 1400cc up
to 2000cc, excluding Kit, Replica, Space-framed and
nonferrous chassis construction cars.
Class 1C: Road going series production cars over 2000cc,
excluding Kit, Replica, Spaceframed and non-ferrous chassis
construction cars.
Class 2A: Road going specialist production cars up to1700cc.
Class 2B: Road going specialist production cars over 1700cc.
Class 2C: Road-going Lotus Elise and Elise derived Cars
must comply with the M.S.A. yearbook Definitions S10.10.1
Modified Production Cars Classes
Class 3A: Modified limited Production Cars up to 1400cc.
Class 3B: Modified limited Production Cars over 1400cc up to
2000cc.
Class 3C: Modified limited Production Cars over 2000cc.
Class 3D: Modified Production Kit, Replica, Space-framed
cars with single engines up to 1800cc.
Class 3E: Modified Production Kit, Replica, Space-framed
cars with single engines over 1800cc.
Cars running in classes 3A to 3E inclusive must conform to
the regulations for Modified Limited Production Cars and
Modified Specialist Production cars as defined in the 2015
MSA Technical Regulations.
Class 5 Sports Libre Cars up to 2000cc and Hillclimb
Supersports Cars.
Class 6: Sports Libre Cars over 2000cc.
Cars running in classes 5 and 6 must conform to the
regulations for Sports Libre cars as defined in the 2015 MSA
Technical Regulations
Class 12A: Roadgoing Series Production / road going
specialist cars (Classic Saloons and Sports Cars).
Cars must be manufactured before 1972 and must comply
with the M.S.A.yearbook Definitions (S) 11
Class RC Modified series production/modified specialist
production cars (Stage Rally cars)
RC1 Stage rally cars up to 1400cc
RC2 Stage rally cars 1401 up to 2000cc
RC3 Stage rally cars 2001cc and over
All cars in RC1, 2 and 3 must comply with the Blue Book 2015
requirements and definitions for stage rally cars.
Car in RC classes are not required to be taxed.
Class RR Road going series production//road going specialist
cars (Road Rally cars)
RR1 Road Rally cars
Class HRC
Roadgoing series production / road going specialist cars
(Historic Rally Cars)
This class is open to Historic Category 1, 2 & 3 Rally Cars
which must comply with the M.S.A. yearbook Definitions for
2015 (S) 11 (If enough entries are received more classes may
be created)
Class CC
Classic Cars as defined in Period Defined Vehicles (Non
Rally) Periods A-E Classic Cars must comply with MSA
yearbook definitions Nomenclature and Definitions (B) under
Period Defined Vehicles (non Rally)
AF Alternative Fuel Cars
Cars running in this class will either:
(a) Run on a fuel other than "traditional" petroleum fuels
(petrol or diesel),
or
(b) Use technology for powering the vehicle that does not
involve solely
petroleum (e.g. electric car, hybrid electric vehicles, solar
powered etc.)
The TVR Speed Championship
Classes TVR – A & TVR - B
9.
Practice & Event Runs. Competitors will be able to
drive the course beforehand in convoy as well as being
allowed two practice runs as per S.2.1.2. If a small entry is
received three practice runs may take place at the discretion
of the organisers.
Competitors are also reminded of S.9.2.2, only the driver
may be in the car during competition and practice.
10. Competitor Numbering. Competitors must supply
competition numbers as per S.9.2.5. and must be affixed to
each front door of the competing vehicle. Drivers of shared
cars must ensure that the correct number is displayed for
each run. Second drivers will share the same number as first
drivers but must add an additional number “7” before the
number and must be supplied by the competitor.
11. Paddock. Space in the paddock will be extremely
limited and competitors are urged to follow marshal’s
instructions on arrival. There will be a separate grassed area
for parking trailers which must be used. Extra vigilance must
be taken to ensure that all persons present do not stray from
the paddock and hillclimb area as there will be live firing
taking place on the ranges that weekend. Further
warnings will be issued with the final instructions. The venue
is also adjacent to an assault course which is strictly out of
bounds. Any driver or person associated with the driver who
ignores this warning will be excluded from the event.
12. Awards. Awards will be presented for first in each class
and for FTD, fastest time of the day. Further awards may be
given at the organisers discretion.
13. Entries. The maximum entry for the event is 90, the
minimum 50. Classes may be amalgamated if no more than
three are received. No car may be entered in more than one
class or be driven by more than two drivers. A driver may
drive a maximum of two cars, which must be in different
classes. Should the minimum number of entries not be
reached the organisers reserve the right to cancel the event.
The entries open on the publication of these regulations and
close for both events on the 11th June. All regulations, final
instructions and results will be issued electronically. Please
contact the organisers if you need printed versions.
The Entries Secretary will be David Thomas.
([email protected])
The entry fee will be £95 (ninety five pounds) and cheques
should be made payable to Brecon Motor Club. Entries
withdrawn before the event will be subject to a £10
administration fee. Competitors wishing to compete on both
events are eligible for a £10 discount, i.e. the entry fee will
be £180 for both days.
14. Officials. For both events unless stated. Calls only
between 19:00 to 21:00hrs only
MSA Steward
TBA
MSA Scrutineer
Huw Jones
MSA Environmental Scrutineer
TBA
MSA Chief Timekeeper
Timekeeper
Club Stewards
Deputy Clerk of the Course
Assistant Clerk of the Course
Secretary
Chief Marshal
Equipment Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Rescue
Hill Controller
Entries Secretary
Anthony Parker
Robert Allender
TBA
Alun Morgan
David Thomas
David Thomas
Bob Long 07769 661030
David Cooper
BRSCC
Jimmy Jones
Mr David Thomas,
13 Oakfield Drive,
Crickhowell NP8 1DR.
Tel: 01873 810870 or
mobile 07540989710
15. Provisional Results. These will be published in
accordance with H.35. Any protest or appeal must be lodged
in accordance with C.5.2
16. Starting Order. Competitors will run in class and
numerical order. Cars will start at intervals dictated by the
track licence. Competitors must be ready to start their runs
and comply with instructions issued by the paddock marshals
during the day. Second drivers will be run in a batch after all
classes have run.
17. Drivers. Throughout practice and competition, all
drivers must wear clothing, helmet and goggles and gloves
complying with S.9.2.1. All these items will be inspected at
scrutineering.
18. Timing. Competitors will start in their own time on
receipt of the start signal. The method of timing will be
automatic. Timing starts when the vehicle breaks the light
beam and finishes on completion of the run when the vehicle
breaks the light beam. Each competitor will be allowed a
minimum of two timed runs with the fastest timed run of the
day to count. A timing strut is Mandatory for all vehicles as
per S.10.9.
19. Red Flags. A red flag means ‘STOP’, if red flagged stop
as soon as possible and await further instructions from a
marshal.
20. Penalties. There will be two chicanes sited on the
course which will be located next to marshals posts. These
marshals will be empowered as Judges of Fact. Any
competitor whose car makes contact with these chicanes will
be penalised 30 seconds for each offence.
21. Animals. Pets are NOT allowed on the ranges. Please
adhere to this rule as we would like to use the venue again.
22. Official Photographer JMS Photographic.
www.jmsphotographic.com
23. Thanks
Mr Brian Dennis of Old Forge Garage Llanigon
DTE SD Training
Landmarc Support Services
All Marshals and Officials
JMS Photographic
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Castle Square, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DB
01874 624611
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Grand Ballroom
Meeting rooms
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Luncheons
Afternoon tea
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday
of every month at the
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New members welcome!
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Health and Safety Competitor Guidance Notes
Welcome to the Brecon Motor Club Epynt Hillclimbs. We wish
you an enjoyable and safe weekend of motor sport. We wish
to ensure that as far as is practicable, the health, safety and
welfare of our competitors, marshals, volunteers and officials
are protected. We ask for your help and co-operation in
making the weekend safe for all.
General:health
and safety and that of other people who may be affected by
our acts or omissions as far as reasonably possible.
when they are in the paddock.
mph is the maximum in the
Paddock.
will be given to go to the assembly point near the signing on
building.
Incidents. Please follow marshal’s instructions. Stop if
you see a red flag. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN HILL unless
permission has been given by hill control to the marshal.
Trailers: All trailers must be parked on the meadow at
the rear of the paddock.
Keep your paddock area clear of trip hazards and
competitors are advised to keep all dangerous equipment and
machinery in safe working condition and only allow a
competent person to use the equipment. You are advised to
keep all equipment secure.
All competing vehicles must use a ground sheet in the
paddock.
Storage and use of Petroleum Spirit
ll petroleum spirit must be stored in metal containers,
complying with the relevant British Standard, away from any
source of ignition.
–
Highly Flammable”.
after the Event.
smoking ban must be enforced by the person in charge of the
refuelling process.
as clear as
possible and that there is NO SMOKING or other source of
ignition. The driver must be out of the car, the engine stopped
and have a fire extinguisher at the ready.
be reported to a Paddock Marshal.
Spill Kits: Contact an official if a spill kit is required.
Waste
left at the venue.
of waste with
them when they leave the venue.
First Aid
marshal, official or member of the venue management. As the
venue is an operational military site the emergency services
must be called via the Sennybridge Operations Room.
Public Safety
Paddock is open to the general public and should act in a
manner so as not to put either themselves or any other person
at risk from injury.
Incident Reporting
All accidents where any person sustains injury or where
damage to property occurs must be reported immediately to a
club official.