Competitor Bulletin

ARTICLE 9 PROTESTS

Only an Entrant taking part in a competition may enter a protest in that competition. He/she must be a current SPORTS CAR member. He/she may protest any irregularity, decision, act or omission of the promoter, official, entrant or driver which he/she considers to be a violation of the SPORTS CAR Code or SR, except he/she may not protest the refusal of an entry or a judgment affecting him/her imposed by SPORTS CAR or the Race Director of an event.

9.1 FORM

Protests must be made in writing, specifying the rule considered to have been violated, accompanied by a protest fee of $2,000.00 and signed by the party making the protest.

9.2 TIME LIMITS

9.2.1 Protests must be received by the Race Director or in his absence, his designee within the following time limits:

9.2.1.1 Against the validity of an entry, qualification of an Entrant, Driver or car: Prior to scheduled closing time for Technical Inspection.

9.2.1.2 Against an automobile: Prior to the start of the race.

9.2.1.3 Against handicap or starting position: Immediately upon their announcement.

9.2.1.4 Against a mistake or irregularity during a competition: Thirty (30) minutes after the end of the competition.

9.2.1.5 Against the results of a competition: Thirty (30) minutes after posting of the provisional race results.

9.3 PROTESTS AGAINST CARS

9.3.1 When a protest is made against a car’s technical compliance, the protestor must post with the Race Director, in addition to the forms and fees specified in Article 9.1, a cash bond adequate to cover the costs of any disassembly, inspection and assembly required. The amount of this bond will be determined by the Race Director and Technical Director.

9.3.2 If the car is found to conform to the rules and the protest is disallowed, this bond will be forfeited and will be used to cover the costs involved.

9.3.3 If the car is found to be in violation of the rules and the protest is allowed, this bond will be returned to the protestor and the protested party will stand all expenses involved in the inspection, and additionally, is subject to penalties assessed by the Race Director.

9.3.4 If an Entrant or Driver of a protested car does not allow inspection under these terms, he/she will be disqualified by the Race Director.

The Race Director will, as soon as practicable, either personally hear any parties and witnesses involved in the dispute and/or other evidence, or else he/she may request the Stewards to conduct such a hearing to consider testimony and/or other evidence. The Race Director will dispose of the protest and will advise all parties concerned of his/her decision. If a decision cannot be made immediately, he/she will advise the time and place the judgment will be announced. All parties concerned shall be bound by the judgment given, except in case of a valid appeal.

The prizes and other awards may be distributed when the protest period has elapsed, or at such time as all protests affecting the standings have been settled.

SPORTS CAR may penalize the originator of a protest judged to be malicious, spiteful or who otherwise acts in bad faith.

The Race Director or SPORTS CAR may re-open and review a judgment that they rendered if previously unknown facts or evidence are discovered.



2001 SPORTS CAR Code -- Article IX: Protests
ARTICLE 9 PROTESTS Only an Entrant taking part in a competition may enter a protest in that competition. He/she must be a current SPORTS CAR member. He/she may protest any irregularity, decision, act or omission of the promoter, official, entrant or driver which he/she considers to be a violation of the SPORTS CAR Code or SR, except he/she may not protest the refusal of an entry or a judgment affecting him/her imposed by SPORTS CAR or the Race Director of an event. 9.1 FORM Protests must be made in writing, specifying the rule considered to have been violated, accompanied by a protest fee of $2,000.00 and signed by the party making the protest. 9.2 TIME LIMITS 9.2.1 Protests must be received by the Race Director or in his absence, his designee within the following time limits: 9.2.1.1 Against the validity of an entry, qualification of an Entrant, Driver or car: Prior to scheduled closing time for Technical Inspection. 9.2.1.2 Against an automobile: Prior to the start of the race. 9.2.1.3 Against handicap or starting position: Immediately upon their announcement. 9.2.1.4 Against a mistake or irregularity during a competition: Thirty (30) minutes after the end of the competition. 9.2.1.5 Against the results of a competition: Thirty (30) minutes after posting of the provisional race results. 9.3 PROTESTS AGAINST CARS 9.3.1 When a protest is made against a car’s technical compliance, the protestor must post with the Race Director, in addition to the forms and fees specified in Article 9.1, a cash bond adequate to cover the costs of any disassembly, inspection and assembly required. The amount of this bond will be determined by the Race Director and Technical Director. 9.3.2 If the car is found to conform to the rules and the protest is disallowed, this bond will be forfeited and will be used to cover the costs involved. 9.3.3 If the car is found to be in violation of the rules and the protest is allowed, this bond will be returned to the protestor and the protested party will stand all expenses involved in the inspection, and additionally, is subject to penalties assessed by the Race Director. 9.3.4 If an Entrant or Driver of a protested car does not allow inspection under these terms, he/she will be disqualified by the Race Director. 9.4 DISPOSITION OF PROTESTS The Race Director will, as soon as practicable, either personally hear any parties and witnesses involved in the dispute and/or other evidence, or else he/she may request the Stewards to conduct such a hearing to consider testimony and/or other evidence. The Race Director will dispose of the protest and will advise all parties concerned of his/her decision. If a decision cannot be made immediately, he/she will advise the time and place the judgment will be announced. All parties concerned shall be bound by the judgment given, except in case of a valid appeal. 9.5 AWARDS The prizes and other awards may be distributed when the protest period has elapsed, or at such time as all protests affecting the standings have been settled. 9.6 MALICIOUS PROTESTS SPORTS CAR may penalize the originator of a protest judged to be malicious, spiteful or who otherwise acts in bad faith. 9.7 RIGHT OF REVIEW The Race Director or SPORTS CAR may re-open and review a judgment that they rendered if previously unknown facts or evidence are discovered. Table of Contents Article 8 / Article 10

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