Scrutineering Procedure

The scrutiny procedure ensures that a car is safe before it enters the track.
Make sure you are familiar with the below requirements to ensure your car complies with safety regulations.

Before competition commences, all cars and safety apparel (Helmet, HANS device, Driving Suit, Gloves) must be brought to the scrutiny bay where qualified officials – the Scrutineers – will inspect the car and safety equipment to ensure that it complies with all Motorsport Australia safety regulations as per below:

* The body must be undamaged, clean, tidy and all panels secure.

* The interior must be clean and devoid of any loose items.

* Seats must be secure and undamaged.

*  The safety harness (if fitted) must be installed as per Schedule 1. of the Motorsport Australia National Competition Rules – undamaged and within date.

* For road registered cars, the standard seat belt must be undamaged and functioning correctly.

* The fire extinguisher must be securely fastened as per Schedule H. of the Motorsport Australia National Competition rules.

* Steering must be precise, with minimum play.

* Brake pedal will be checked for excess travel.

* Interior trim must comply with appropriate class rules.

* Roof lining must be removed from all but road registered classes.

* The boot must be empty; all loose items, tools, jack and spare wheel must be removed.

* The engine bay must be generally clean, tidy and undamaged. There should be no fuel or oil leaks, and the battery must be fastened securely.

* The bonnet must have a secondary means of fastening. For road registered cars, the under dash pull and the under bonnet catch is sufficient.

* Tyres will be checked for wear, and wheel bearings will be checked for play.

* A competition number 230mm high must be clearly displayed on both sides of the vehicle on either the panel or window and a 150mm high number at the top Drivers left of the windscreen.

* A blue triangle sticker should be affixed to the vehicle to indicate the location of the battery.

* A triangular tow sticker at the front and rear of the vehicle should locate the position of designated Tow points.

* An exterior electrical shut off point (road registered excepted) should be accessible to a Motorsport Marshall in the event of an accident. This should be indicated by the appropriate sticker.