3.4 MotorSport NZ Vehicle Logbook: (1) Issue and use of Logbooks: MotorSport NZ issues Vehicle Logbooks on receipt of a completed application form and fee. Logbooks are used to record all relevant information pertaining to a vehicle’s competition history. REFER TO APPENDIX 2 SCHEDULE A PART ONE of the Motorsport Manual. for more information

Authority Card Frequently Asked Questions: • Why/When do I need an Authority Card? An Authority Card is required to certify dedicated motorsport modifications and is used to obtain a WOF • What are the basic conditions? The applicant must hold a current MotorSport NZ Competition licence and the vehicle must comply with the alternative standards and be used in a minimum of two(2) motorsport events per year. • Am I the only person who can drive the vehicle? Use of the vehicle is not restricted solely to the applicant (the licence holder who the Authority Card has been issued to) although it does remain their responsibility. • How long is the card valid? The Authority Card remains valid concurrent with the applicant’s licence. This will normally be 12 months if the card is applied for at the same time as the applicants Competition licence although it will be less if applied for during the validity of the Competition licence; as it will expire at the same time as the licence. • Why do I have to renew the card (every year)? This is because the Authority Card runs concurrently with the holders Competition licence and this ensures (as per the agreement between MotorSport NZ and the NZTA) that only current licence holders may have such specialist exemptions. It also ensures the applicant takes responsibility for the condition and maintenance of their vehicle relative to the modifications listed. • My vehicle has ‘other’ modifications that are not included on the card? The Authority Card only covers ‘dedicated’ motor sport modifications hence all other applicable modifications should be covered under the LVV Code and detailed on a ‘certification plate’ attached to the vehicle. • What if I change anything on the vehicle (that is detailed on the card)? A new application is required which will entail a physical inspection to be performed by an ‘A’ Scrutineer. All items on the card will be checked for compliance. • If nothing is changed on the vehicle and I renew the card every year will I ever need to have the vehicle inspected again? Yes, this will happen automatically as part of the Safety Audit system performed at events REFER TO APPENDIX TWO - Safety, SCHEDULE A - Driver and Vehicle Safety , PART TWO of the Motorsport Manual.

HARNESSES Your car will need to have Harnesses that: If are FIA can be no more than 5 years past the expiry date or if SFI 2 years. A dry powder fire extinguisher that has been tested. for hillclimbs a minimum 1kg for rally 2 kg.

To become a member it is not necessary to be an outstanding driver, or own a fast car. In fact, you don't even have to own a car to join – an interest in motorsport is the basic criterion for membership. The Club is affiliated to Motorsport New Zealand, the governing body of four-wheel motorsport in New Zealand. For events where speed is a significant factor, competitors require a Motorsport NZ competition licence and safety apparel. Cars may need additional safety equipment or be purpose built for certain events. A programme of events are organised all year round. Climate and other circumstances dictate that certain events are more suitable for different seasons. As a member of Northland Car Club you will be able to compete at many other clubs and national events throughout New Zealand.

TYRES No rally or snow tyres to be used in Motorkhana or Autocross unsealed events. Dot rated (road legal) tyres are to be used in sealed speed events. Slick tyres (not bald tyres) are allowed for the 1/4 Mile Sprint.

Do I Need Helmet and Overalls for every Event? MOTORKHANAS: No, you don’t need helmet and overalls for competing in motorkhanas. AUTOCROSSES, 1/4 MILE SPRINT and HILLCLIMBS; Yes, you will need approved helmet, overalls and closed in shoes for these two events. RALLYSPRINTS: (National Status Events) Yes, you will need approved helmet, double layer (or single layer with combination of underwear) overalls and closed in shoes. Please refer to APPENDIX TWO - SCHEDULE A of the Motorsport manual for more information regarding any protective clothing

HILLCLIMB CLASSES want to get a car to compete in a specific class, below are the hillclimb class trophies you can compete for: CLASS A: 0 - 1300cc CLASS B: 1301 - 1600cc CLASS C: 1601cc - 2000cc CLASS D: 2WD 2001cc + CLASS E: 4WD XC

Does My Car Need a Rollcage? You don’t need a roll cage for competing in motorkhana and autocrosses. See the Motorsport Manual APPENDIX TWO - SCHEDULE A - driver and vehicle safety, for roll cage requirements needed for other events.

Equivalence Factors: For engines, other than naturally aspirated four stroke, the following quivalence factors are to be used to determine the engine capacity, unless otherwise stated in the class regulations: • Forced Induction x 1.7 • Rotary Engine x 1.8 • Two stroke x 1.8 • Diesel Forced Induction Engines x 1.5 The nominal cylinder capacity will be multiplied by the applicable factor/s above and hence will pass the vehicle into the class corresponding to the fictive volume thus obtained.