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Originally posted by aiwa
The pre-race scrutineering is generally only safety oriented and the eligibility is only checked post race! I have first hand experience of the class winners being thrown out after an hour or two of measuring and searching, the win being then awarded to the car home who has not have to undergo this rigourous test.
Why not follow the example of so many successful championships and appoint a regular scrutineer who polices the championship to the benefit of all. The eligibility of the cars should be checked prior to the race or even during the close season while being prepared. Those found to have ineligible cars should not be allowed to start. This could be policed using the Historical vehicle identity form!
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The Classic Saloon Car Club (GB) championships have an appointed scrutineer. We also use vehicle log books. However time constraints mean the scrutineering team is often stretched to cover the eligability of every vehicle. However the rule is generally that all cars are sent to parc ferme after practice, some are weighed (there is a weight limit for each class in some of our championships), some are tested for height and some are technically checked for obvious anomalies.
After the race the same checks are carried out to ensure no changes have occurred between practice and the race. You see, even if cars do comply before practice, they may not after the race. It sounds to me that you've probably got a good system. Its the people who cheat who slow the process up. If that is what is stopping/reducing entries then I suggest the championship gets rid of those who cheat.
