BRITISH AUTOGRASS SERIES

You can obtain a copy of the BAS Registration Form 2008 from the BAS website www.autograss.com

bas rounds 2008

	Round 1 South Wales 3/4th May
	Round 2 Cwmdu 21/22nd June
	Round 3 Scunthorpe 12/13th July
	Round 4 Down. Northern Ireland 16/17th August
	Round 5 East Anglia 13/14th September

The closing date for registration for the BAS is 30 April 2008. Entry fees - £35 and £15 for 2nd registration of a car.

BAS website address: www.autograss.com

BAS RULES 2008 SEASON

Any reference to "BAS" or "the British Autograss Series" shall mean the series of race meetings and events arranged and authorised by "The British Series Limited", who shall be referred to in the following rules as "the Company"..

Any competitor who registers to take part in the BAS and any club or league that undertakes to run an event as part of the BAS shall recognise the authority of the Company in respect of all matters covered by these rules and any other matter directly or indirectly affecting the BAS, its promotion, perpetuation and correct procedures. Competitors and clubs/leagues and officials should be aware that the terms "BAS" and "British Autograss Series" should only be used in a context that does not bring the BAS into disrepute or cause damage to the events in any way. If in doubt, permission for use of the terms mentioned above should be sought from the Company. The terms "BAS" and "British Autograss Series" may not be used in any commercial manner without the permission of the Company.

All cars, racing procedure, observation of safety rules and disciplinary matters will be exactly as provided for in the current rules of the National Autograss Sport Association Ltd (also known as NASA). The Company acknowledges that NASA has full authority in respect of all matters of discipline relating to the sport of Autograss. In addition, the Company has powers to deduct points, impose bans from events and exclude competitors from the BAS altogether in the event of breaches of the BAS and/or NASA Rules. Any BAS disciplinary action will be notified to the affected person in writing within 7 days of the decision.

Any disciplinary action can be the subject of appeal, with the exception of Rule 13, provided the appellant makes their appeal in written form, to be received by the Company within 14 days of the disciplinary decision. The appeal will be heard within 21days of receipt of the written notice by a panel of 3, comprising 2 members of the Company, a BAS Drivers' Rep. The appeal panel shall have the power to overturn the original decision or reduce the penalty, but also can uphold the decision and increase the penalty. The decision of the panel shall be final regarding all matters relevant to the BAS. Appeals must be in writing to Simon Bentley, 20 Hungerford, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8HG.

Only the results of the heats and finals as recorded by the organising clubs/leagues at each event shall be used to calculate the championship points for the BAS. Any queries on points must be notified to the BAS Points Co-ordinator within 21 days of the event at which they were awarded.

The Championship will be run and points awarded for Mens classes 1 - 10, Ladies Classes 1 - 10 and Juniors (Saloons & Specials).

Only competitors who have completed the registration form and paid the registration fee in full (in advance of racing) will be eligible to score championship points. A driver can only be awarded points for a race number that is registered in the BAS to him/her and only if driving a car bearing that number. A driver cannot score points for another driver or number in the BAS, notwithstanding that he/she may be registered in the BAS under their own number. A driver cannot score points for themselves or their number unless the car they drive bears that number.   The best 4 scores from the 5 rounds of the BAS count towards the class championship. Any ties for positions in the class championship will be decided in favour of the competitor who has the highest score in any single event. If that does not resolve the tie, the 2nd highest score will be counted and so on, until the tie is broken.

Points will be awarded in Heats and Finals as below:and Finals as below:

             1st    2nd   3rd   4th   5th   6th   7th 8th 9th 10th

HEATS     55     45    36    28     21    15     10    6     3      1

FINALS    66     54     43    34     25    18    12     7     4      1

In the event that only 2 sets of qualifying heats are run, points for a notional 3rd heat will be calculated by averaging those points scored from the 2 heats run and rounding down to the nearest whole number. In the event of Finals not being run points will be awarded according to qualifying positions after the heats. It is the responsibility of competitors to check their results at championship rounds. In the event of an event being abandoned before 2 sets of heats have been completed, those classes which have completed 2 heats will receive championship points as above. The event will be considered null and void for all other classes and, for those classes only, the number of rounds in the championship shall be reduced by 1 (ie a 4-round championship with 3 scores to count). In the event of this happening, the overall championship shall also be contested over 1 round less.vent championship rounds.

The registration fee will be £35 per competitor for the first registered driver in each car and £15 per competitor for each subsequent competitor registered to drive the same car number. If a driver registers a 2nd car the registration fee is £15 per driver (second registrations do not include Supergrass magazine).

Trophies will be supplied by the Company and awarded as follows: 10 or more registered competitors in the class - trophies 1st to 4th; five to nine registered - trophies 1st to 3rd; three to four registered - trophies 1st and 2nd; up to two registered - 1st place trophy only. The above applies to Juniors and all Mens and Ladies Classes. There are additional trophies for the Mens and Ladies highest overall points score (all rounds counted).

Registered championship contenders must display the British Autograss Series Championship decals on each side of their car at all BAS events.

The host Club is responsible for the running of each event, which shall be done in compliance with all NASA rules, but also in a format and manner agreed with the Company. The host club is responsible for providing trophies and awards for their round of the BAS.

Black flags will be recorded. Any driver who receives 2 black flags for offensive driving in 1 year will be banned from competing in the next BAS event of that season. There will be no appeals, the Chief Track Marshall's decision is final.

By entering and registering for the BAS, a competitor agrees to be subject to an engine strip and full examination of their car if deemed appropriate by the Company. The manner of examination is at the discretion of the Company, but all relevant NASA rules will be complied with. Any competitor suspecting an infringement of the construction rules may request that the Company arrange an examination, including engine strip. Any such request must be made in writing to the Company accompanied by a deposit of £100. If no irregularity is found, the deposit shall be forfeit to cover the cost of the examiner's time and the other competitor's reassembly costs (which may be reimbursed to a maximum of £60). If an irregularity is found the complainant's deposit will be returned in full and the registered driver of the examined car will be liable to pay the cost of the examination, to a maximum of £40, also the irregular driver/car will be excluded from the current year's BAS and all points up to the date of examination will be forfeited.

If a registered driver's car is found to be illegal by any means other than the above procedure, the registered driver will be excluded from the current year's BAS and all points up to the point of examination will be forfeited.

If a car is deemed illegal by the NASA board of Directors at a NASA authorised meeting at any time during the season all BAS registered drivers of the car will lose all BAS points gained prior to the date of the infringement.

Where any class has an engine capacity limit, provision must be made for engine sealing in accordance with NASA rules.

The closing date for registration for the BAS is April 30.

Drivers can register for no more than 2 classes each.

	Any reference to "BAS" or "the British Autograss Series" shall mean the series of race meetings and events arranged and authorised by "The British Series Limited", who shall be referred to in the following rules as "the Company"..
	Any competitor who registers to take part in the BAS and any club or league that undertakes to run an event as part of the BAS shall recognise the authority of the Company in respect of all matters covered by these rules and any other matter directly or indirectly affecting the BAS, its promotion, perpetuation and correct procedures. Competitors and clubs/leagues and officials should be aware that the terms "BAS" and "British Autograss Series" should only be used in a context that does not bring the BAS into disrepute or cause damage to the events in any way. If in doubt, permission for use of the terms mentioned above should be sought from the Company. The terms "BAS" and "British Autograss Series" may not be used in any commercial manner without the permission of the Company.
	All cars, racing procedure, observation of safety rules and disciplinary matters will be exactly as provided for in the current rules of the National Autograss Sport Association Ltd (also known as NASA). The Company acknowledges that NASA has full authority in respect of all matters of discipline relating to the sport of Autograss. In addition, the Company has powers to deduct points, impose bans from events and exclude competitors from the BAS altogether in the event of breaches of the BAS and/or NASA Rules. Any BAS disciplinary action will be notified to the affected person in writing within 7 days of the decision.
	Any disciplinary action can be the subject of appeal, with the exception of Rule 13, provided the appellant makes their appeal in written form, to be received by the Company within 14 days of the disciplinary decision. The appeal will be heard within 21days of receipt of the written notice by a panel of 3, comprising 2 members of the Company, a BAS Drivers' Rep. The appeal panel shall have the power to overturn the original decision or reduce the penalty, but also can uphold the decision and increase the penalty. The decision of the panel shall be final regarding all matters relevant to the BAS. Appeals must be in writing to Simon Bentley, 20 Hungerford, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8HG.
	Only the results of the heats and finals as recorded by the organising clubs/leagues at each event shall be used to calculate the championship points for the BAS. Any queries on points must be notified to the BAS Points Co-ordinator within 21 days of the event at which they were awarded.
	The Championship will be run and points awarded for Mens classes 1 - 10, Ladies Classes 1 - 10 and Juniors (Saloons & Specials).
	Only competitors who have completed the registration form and paid the registration fee in full (in advance of racing) will be eligible to score championship points. A driver can only be awarded points for a race number that is registered in the BAS to him/her and only if driving a car bearing that number. A driver cannot score points for another driver or number in the BAS, notwithstanding that he/she may be registered in the BAS under their own number. A driver cannot score points for themselves or their number unless the car they drive bears that number. The best 4 scores from the 5 rounds of the BAS count towards the class championship. Any ties for positions in the class championship will be decided in favour of the competitor who has the highest score in any single event. If that does not resolve the tie, the 2nd highest score will be counted and so on, until the tie is broken.
	Points will be awarded in Heats and Finals as below:and Finals as below:

	In the event that only 2 sets of qualifying heats are run, points for a notional 3rd heat will be calculated by averaging those points scored from the 2 heats run and rounding down to the nearest whole number. In the event of Finals not being run points will be awarded according to qualifying positions after the heats. It is the responsibility of competitors to check their results at championship rounds. In the event of an event being abandoned before 2 sets of heats have been completed, those classes which have completed 2 heats will receive championship points as above. The event will be considered null and void for all other classes and, for those classes only, the number of rounds in the championship shall be reduced by 1 (ie a 4-round championship with 3 scores to count). In the event of this happening, the overall championship shall also be contested over 1 round less.vent championship rounds.
	The registration fee will be £35 per competitor for the first registered driver in each car and £15 per competitor for each subsequent competitor registered to drive the same car number. If a driver registers a 2nd car the registration fee is £15 per driver (second registrations do not include Supergrass magazine).
	Trophies will be supplied by the Company and awarded as follows: 10 or more registered competitors in the class - trophies 1st to 4th; five to nine registered - trophies 1st to 3rd; three to four registered - trophies 1st and 2nd; up to two registered - 1st place trophy only. The above applies to Juniors and all Mens and Ladies Classes. There are additional trophies for the Mens and Ladies highest overall points score (all rounds counted).
	Registered championship contenders must display the British Autograss Series Championship decals on each side of their car at all BAS events.
	The host Club is responsible for the running of each event, which shall be done in compliance with all NASA rules, but also in a format and manner agreed with the Company. The host club is responsible for providing trophies and awards for their round of the BAS.
	Black flags will be recorded. Any driver who receives 2 black flags for offensive driving in 1 year will be banned from competing in the next BAS event of that season. There will be no appeals, the Chief Track Marshall's decision is final.
	By entering and registering for the BAS, a competitor agrees to be subject to an engine strip and full examination of their car if deemed appropriate by the Company. The manner of examination is at the discretion of the Company, but all relevant NASA rules will be complied with. Any competitor suspecting an infringement of the construction rules may request that the Company arrange an examination, including engine strip. Any such request must be made in writing to the Company accompanied by a deposit of £100. If no irregularity is found, the deposit shall be forfeit to cover the cost of the examiner's time and the other competitor's reassembly costs (which may be reimbursed to a maximum of £60). If an irregularity is found the complainant's deposit will be returned in full and the registered driver of the examined car will be liable to pay the cost of the examination, to a maximum of £40, also the irregular driver/car will be excluded from the current year's BAS and all points up to the date of examination will be forfeited.
	If a registered driver's car is found to be illegal by any means other than the above procedure, the registered driver will be excluded from the current year's BAS and all points up to the point of examination will be forfeited.
	If a car is deemed illegal by the NASA board of Directors at a NASA authorised meeting at any time during the season all BAS registered drivers of the car will lose all BAS points gained prior to the date of the infringement.
	Where any class has an engine capacity limit, provision must be made for engine sealing in accordance with NASA rules.
	The closing date for registration for the BAS is April 30.
	Drivers can register for no more than 2 classes each.