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Current ICSCC Rule E/C 714
"All class winners shall be weighed when applicable----
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Failure of finishers designated by the Race Steward to report directly to the scales at the end of the race may result in disqualification.
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Any car required to weigh at the end of the race that does not meet the required minimum weight, will be disqualified."
I propose changing the last sentence to read:
“Any car required to weigh at the end of the race that does not report to the scales, or meet the required minimum weight may be either disqualified or penalized two laps
at the Race Stewards discretion."
Reason for change.
I had intended on writing a fair size piece about what keeps us involved in this hobby that is quite expensive and time consuming. The short answer is, that it gives us “satisfaction” or, just good feelings. What causes people to leave, unpleasant or ‘icky’ memories.
Every single year I have been made aware of several fairly new drivers that just in their newness, and joy at finishing a race, have forgotten all about reporting to the scales. They have been totally disqualified, no trophy, no points. Understandably this leaves them with a pretty empty discouraged feeling. I have noticed a trend, that these drivers are much less likely to return and race with us again. This hurts all of us. For the $200 to $275 that a race entry costs, we should try to keep drivers feeling good about it.
Yes, I understand a rule is a rule, and should be enforced. But this is not a safety issue, and I think it best for our Race Stewards to be able to use some discretion. They may continue to disqualify all. But this gives them the option, if they feel that not reporting was a “newbie error” or in any other way inadvertant, to still punish quite seriously, but without sending such a harsh message.
"All class winners shall be weighed when applicable----
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Failure of finishers designated by the Race Steward to report directly to the scales at the end of the race may result in disqualification.
----------------------------------------------
Any car required to weigh at the end of the race that does not meet the required minimum weight, will be disqualified."
I propose changing the last sentence to read:
“Any car required to weigh at the end of the race that does not report to the scales, or meet the required minimum weight may be either disqualified or penalized two laps
at the Race Stewards discretion."
Reason for change.
I had intended on writing a fair size piece about what keeps us involved in this hobby that is quite expensive and time consuming. The short answer is, that it gives us “satisfaction” or, just good feelings. What causes people to leave, unpleasant or ‘icky’ memories.
Every single year I have been made aware of several fairly new drivers that just in their newness, and joy at finishing a race, have forgotten all about reporting to the scales. They have been totally disqualified, no trophy, no points. Understandably this leaves them with a pretty empty discouraged feeling. I have noticed a trend, that these drivers are much less likely to return and race with us again. This hurts all of us. For the $200 to $275 that a race entry costs, we should try to keep drivers feeling good about it.
Yes, I understand a rule is a rule, and should be enforced. But this is not a safety issue, and I think it best for our Race Stewards to be able to use some discretion. They may continue to disqualify all. But this gives them the option, if they feel that not reporting was a “newbie error” or in any other way inadvertant, to still punish quite seriously, but without sending such a harsh message.