mechell

Hello chaps and chapesses :wave: me again
Got another event you might be interested in – but this one is just about as much fun as you can have, being a grown up – while acting like a kid and getting away with it!!!
It’s the MLR500….. Now the boring bit… Rules and Reg’s
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Date: Saturday 22nd August 2009
Venue: Blyton Autograss Circuit, Gainsborough, Lincs
MLR500 REGULATIONS

Teams:

• Entries are limited to a maximum of 25 teams
• Teams must have a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 5 people
• A minimum of 2 people in each team must be MLR members at the time of registration and the event
• A minimum of 3 people in each team must be drivers and named
• All teams must appoint a Team Captain who will be the point of contact for the team and responsible for liaising between the team and the MLR
• The Team Captain must be an MLR Member
• If the number of registered teams exceeds 25, the first 25 teams to book will be guaranteed a place. The remainder will be added to a reserve list in order of their initial registration, and offered a place if/when one becomes available

Cars & Car Preparation:

• All cars must be Mitsubishi models and be worth no more than £500 once the car has been prepared
• All Mitsubishi vehicles are eligible with the following exceptions; Shogun/Pajero derivatives, L200, L300, Delicia, people carriers & any commercial Mitsubishi vehicles
• All cars must be 10 years old or more, ie: registered prior to August 1999
• A fire extinguisher (powder or foam, minimum 1kg capacity) must be securely fitted to the floor in the front passenger footwell, or rollcage, and be within easy reach of the driver
• A rollcage, race seat and harness can be fitted without being included in the overall vehicle cost
• The engines fitted to the cars must remain as the same type and capacity as fitted when new
• The original fuel tank, battery position and bodywork must be retained
• The windscreen must be retained, but side windows can be replaced by polycarbonate / perspex
• Interiors can be removed but full dashboards must be retained and have a working speedo, trip & mileometer
• All lights and exterior mirrors must be removed, although two rear brake lights must be fitted in the rear window aperture so they are visible by all following cars
• Airbags must be disabled or disconnected
• There are no restrictions on tyres
• No additional nudge / bumper bars are allowed. This is a non contact event
• Cars do not need to have an MoT or road tax, but in such cases must be trailered to the event
• Performance modifications are allowed, but all mods must be declared and included in the overall value of the vehicle
• Cars can be painted, decorated and themed, but any additions must be securely fixed. No additional lights with glass lenses can be fitted
• Any car can be purchased by anyone for £500 after the event has finished

Scrutineering

• All cars will be scrutineered to ensure they are safe to drive on the circuit. This will include fuel & brake lines, battery, seat belts, rollcages and harnesses (if fitted), tyres, lights, mileometer calibration, fire extinguisher fitment & general condition
• All cars will be reviewed to ensure that they are generally considered to be worth no more than £500. Any cars considered to be worth substantially more than £500 will be refused entry, and your fee retained
• The Scrutineers decision is final
• If Teams have any queries regarding eligibility (of any car, part, modification etc), they should ask for advice and confirmation from, DaveG, Mechell or Darin

Event Timetable:

• 10:00 – 10:30; Team Registration / Allocation of Team Numbers
• 10:30 - 11:00; Drivers Briefing & Wristband
• 11:00 – 12:00; Practice
• 12:00 – 13:00; Lunch break
• 13:00 – 13:45; Qualifying
• 14:00 – 17:00; MLR500
• 18:00 – Late; Party

The Event:

• All team members – drivers and mechanics - must go to the MLR500 marquee to “sign-in” on the day and complete an Indemnity Form and obtain a wristband
• Only team members with wristbands, marshalls and the event organisers are allowed in the paddock during practice, qualifying and the MLR500 event
• All team drivers must attend a driver’s briefing. A drivers wristband will be issued after the briefing
• All drivers will be required to keep their arms, legs and hands covered at all times. Race suits are advised but not compulsory.
• All drivers must wear a helmet and seat belt (or harness) when in the car
• Once briefed there will be a one hour practice session where all drivers will have to complete a minimum of 3 sighting laps to gain a feel for the car on circuit
• All drivers will be given a wristband after they have completed their practice laps. No drivers will be allowed to take part in the MLR500 event without a practice wristband
• The Qualifying session will run one car at a time and will consist of one lap from a standing start. Any driver can be allocated by their team to set the qualifying time.
• No passengers will be allowed in the cars
• There must be a minimum of SIX driver changes during the event. If a team does not complete the full number of changes they will not be eligible to win the MLR500. These will be recorded by a marshall and it is the teams responsibility to ensure this has been observed and recorded by a marshall
• Drivers must drive for a minimum of 15 minutes in the car after each driver change
• Speed limit in the pit lane, refuelling area and paddock is 5mph. Any cars considered to be breaking the speed limit will incur a time penalty of 2 minutes which will be taken in the Paddock after the refuelling, driver change, or car repair has been completed
• Car engines must be switched off during all driver changes and refuelling
• Refuelling must be completed in the refuelling area only. This area will be signed.
• Refuelling must be by 20ltr ‘jerry cans’ with the proper spout or funnel to avoid spillage
• No fuel pumps are allowed for refuelling
• Only the driver is allowed to refuel the car – no other team members are allowed in the refuelling area
• Driver changes and car repairs must take place in the team area in the paddock
• The MLR500 event, pit lane and paddock will be marshalled throughout the day
• No form of car-to-pit radio or telephone communication is allowed

Safety:

• This is predominantly a non contact event and will be run with safety as the paramount concern.
• Although we understand that some cars will come into contact with each other, all drivers are expected to drive to ensure this remains at a minimum
• Any drivers seen ‘ramming’ or perpetually hitting other cars will be black flagged and sent to the sin bin for 2 minutes.
• If the same car regardless of the driver, is sent to the sin bin 3 times that team will be excluded from taking any further part in the event.
• Observe the pitlane and paddock speed limit of 5mph at all times

Trophies:

As soon as the results have been confirmed the trophies will be awarded to;

• The winning team
• Favourite MLR500 Car (voted by all teams and spectators)

MLR500 Party:
The party will start at approx 18:00 in the MLR500 marquee. There will be a bar open throughout the evening and a great selection of hot and cold food available. The band will be playing several times during the party.


Post Event:

• All cars must be removed from the venue after the event – whether on the Saturday night or the Sunday immediately after.
• Any personal belongings, rubbish etc must be removed from the venue.

Costs:

• 2009 entry fees are £250 per team
• Tickets for the MLR500 party will be available separately at £5 each
• Spectator entry to the event is free

Bookings:

• By calling 0845 12 526237 with a credit card. (obv being SIDC members gives you members rates
• If a team pulls out after paying the entry fee but there is a team willing to take the place, 80% the entry fee will be refunded AFTER the reserve team has booked

Force Majeure:
If the event is unable to go ahead for any reason beyond the Organisers control, and an alternative date cannot be found or agreed as viable, any monies not used to fund the event will be redistributed evenly across the teams.
These rules are subject to change and any changes will be issued via the MLR500 category on the MLR Forum [url=’http://www.lancerregister.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49[/url]

Now - the party after is well worth going to - live band, food and drink available and a bit of boogie for those who want it.........

Any questions, call 0845 12 526237 and speak to me or Darin...... It really is the most fun you can have in a car... (I think :P )

Phil

This looks real fun

SIDC are trying to put a few teams together

Budgie

iTrader: (4)

will try and get a team to this one mechell
after missing the 30-130 day

mechell

I knew you wouldn't let me down ESC (sp?) are about to buy their car I think they seem pretty keen, would be good to have a few of you there. (ps - and don't forget the party after too )

Spec'c'57

iTrader: (1)

Its all go on the ESC front

mechell

1 scoob team booked.... ESC ready to commit - has the makings of a great day (don't forget the party after too )

garetgax

iTrader: (3)

I'd be up for this but no team etc :-( and essex is a bit far for me

mechell

The event is in Lincolnshire get a couple of mates and get your own team there only needs to be a couple of members in it, the rest can be who ever you want g'on, you know you want to

Phil

Kent Scoobies [Booked]
Essex Scooby Crew [Booking Today When MLR Open ]
MSOC
22B

Are all looking good to enter

mechell

Yeah - MSOC are now in.....


Don't forget the party after £5.00 per head for food (all done by volunteers and is just to cover costs) DaveG's band playing (our webmaster) and a Bar in situ!!

Camping on site - so no excuses

Anything you need / want to know, call 0845 12 526237 and we will answer

email mechell@lancerregister.com or darin@lancerregister.com too


(I'm giggling already!! gonna be fun fun fun! )

Budgie

iTrader: (4)

Kent Scoobies [Booked]
MSOC [Booked]
Essex Scooby Crew [Booking Today When MLR Open ]
22B

Are all looking good to enter

edited for accuracy

Phil

Kent Scoobies [Booked]
Essex Scooby Crew [Booked]
MSOC [Booked]
22B

mechell

Information about the party after

here

mechell

MSOC number 2 are in