Trans Tasman F5000 Championship Regulations 2009/10
General: These regulations are issued to provide information and guidance for the conduct of the Trans
Tasman F5000 Championship and are to be read in conjunction with the appropriate MSNZ and CAM’s
manuals and regulations contained therein. MSNZ and CAM’s regulations will take precedence over
regulations contained within this document.
The events outlined below are by invitation to owners and drivers of Formula A, F5000 and Tasman
cars built to F5000 regulations during the period 01.01.1968 to 31.12.1978. In addition to the eligibility
requirements outlined below, competing cars must be in full compliance with Appendix 6, Schedule K
in the current Motorsport New Zealand Manual or Group P in the current CAMS Manual.
Aims: The aim of these regulations is to provide a framework for the owners of eligible cars and race
promoters to enable the demonstration of these vehicles in a competitive, but sportsmanlike manner in
order to promote F5000 Historic Racing in Australasia. In so doing it is the aim of the HRC/F5000
Association to attract suitable sponsors to minimize logistic expenses.
Nature of Competition: Competitors are reminded of the opening paragraph of FIA Regulations
Appendix K which states “Historic Competition is not simply another formula in which to acquire
trophies, it is a discipline apart in which one of the essential ingredients is devotion to the cars and their
history.” To this end all cars are to have a MNZ Certificate of Description, CAM’s COD and logbook or
other national form of identification. Competitors are strongly urged to obtain an FIA Historic
Technical Passport and for the preservation of the vehicle’s provenance an FIA Heritage Certificate.
Classification: Two classes will be established for the season. The classes will be loosely based on age
but final classification will be at the discretion of the series Technical Advisers. Class A will be
composed primarily of pre 1971 cars and Class B will be composed primarily of post 1971 cars.
Classification will be advised upon receipt of series entry. Entrants may be required to display letter ‘A’
or ‘B’ to enable easy recognition of the assigned classification.
Eligibility: The following sub paragraphs deal specifically with issues not directly covered in the
various Motorsport Manuals and seek to outline the level and nature of modern materials permitted.
Engines: Must be iron block and of a maximum displacement of 5000cc. (Aluminium blocks are permitted
if the car in question used such a block in period – specifically cars which used Oldsmobile alloy type
blocks are permitted, providing such contemporary design is shown on the relevant cars COD). Only
cylinder heads with a valve angle of 23 degrees may be used unless evidence of period usage on the
particular vehicle was otherwise. Irrespective of the cylinder head material used, a period type intake
manifold in its original position to fit 23 degree cylinder heads is to be used. The position of the camshaft
may not be altered. An engine capacity check may be carried out by the appropriate MNZ Technical
advisers at anytime that the relevant car is submitted for competition.
Weights: Class A cars are to have a minimum weight of 1250lbs (567kgs) with oil and water. Class B
cars are to have a minimum weight of 1350lbs (612kgs) with oil and water..
Aerodynamic Aids: Wings and other aerodynamic aids and their construction and profile must be run
as in period. Cars using aerodynamic aids from the Class B period will automatically be classified as
Class B.
Ground Clearance: Cars will have a minimum stationary ground clearance of 40mm with the driver
seated in the car.
Tyres: Avon tyres are to be purchased from Dold Industries (New Zealand competitors only). Goodyear
or Dunlop tyres are acceptable for non New Zealand competitors. Compounds are free but competitors
are reminded that Avon tyres recommend the use of the A11 compound for F5000 competition.
Competitors are reminded of the necessity to have wet tyres available with the car at all times when in
competition. Wet tyres are to be Historic block pattern A15 compound. (Modern F3000 pattern can be
used until local stocks are depleted.)
Safety: Cars are to be scrutineered to Schedule AA. It is recommended that Hans Safety Devices are
used as a means of improving the safety measures of your car. Particular attention will be paid by the
scrutineers to rain lights, reverse gear and on board starting devices.
Drivers: Drivers participating in any ASN sponsored national or international non-appendix K race
series will be permitted to participate by invitation only. They will not be eligible for championship
points.
Cars: Cars which do not meet eligibility requirements may be invited to participate but will not be
eligible for championship points.
Livery and Advertising: Cars which originally ran in a specific livery may run in this livery and are
encouraged to do so. Competitors are reminded that as custodians of these cars, historical accuracy
needs to be maintained. Additional advertising is to be approved by the Technical Advisers and must be
period correct in size and style. Sponsor decals are to be clearly displayed when specified.
Event Characteristics: Usually a maximum of three races will be scheduled for each event but there
may be more if the event organisers make a request. All races will be point scoring. The feature race
will score double points. A minimum of 20 minute practice session prior to the first race is to be
scheduled. The two minor races will be of a length to be decided by the event organizer but not more
than eight laps. The feature event is to be of not less than twelve lap’s duration up to a maximum of
twenty laps at the discretion of the event organizer.
Series Points:
Points will be awarded in each race as follows:
1st 20 points
2nd 18 points
3rd 16 points
4th 14 points
5th 12 points
6th 10 points
7th 8 points
8th 6 points
9th 4 points
10th 2 points
Starting 1 point
The overall trophy winner will be the competitor with the highest points aggregate at the completion of
the season. Class winners will be the competitors with the highest points aggregate in each class at the
end of the season.
In the event of equal points being scored for any of the trophies the winner shall be determined by
counting the number of first place finishes, followed by the number of second place finishes and so on
until a resolution to the tie is achieved.
Licences:
For overseas entrants the use of International H1 Grade licences will be required. Australian
entrants may apply for a Trans Tasman Visa from CAMS. Competitors from the USA should obtain
their International H Grade Licence from ACCUS. Contact for ACCUS is accusfia@aol.com. Domestic
entrants will need a National A Grade licence, CAMS National Competition or International H1 Grade
licence. Trans Tasman visas will be required to compete in Australia.
Trophies
Trophies, courtesy of Motorsport Solution (NZ) Ltd and others will be presented to the Overall Series
Winner and Individual Class Winners.
A trophy for vehicle presentation will be awarded at the end of the season. Voting will be conducted by
all entrants and the technical advisers.
Technical Advisers
Messer’s Duncan Fox, Steve Weeber and Kevin Bartlett are appointed Series Technical Advisers.
Entries:
Competitors are encouraged to enter and complete in all rounds ie more races equates to more fun!
Entrants must have the intention when entering the series to complete at least three of the events.
There will unfortunately be no discount on the season’s fees. These fees pay for a lot more than just
entry and garages and thus it is impossible to pro rate on a meeting basis.
Trans Tasman F5000 Championship Regulation 2009/2010 - Amendment 2 - 24 February 2010
Add Under Entries:
Participation in Any Round:
"Any entrant/driver not financial before the start of any F5000 series event (I.E. Not having paid their Current Season Subscription) shall not participate in Series Points and may have to start from the rear of the grid (regardless of any posted qualifying or race times) for all racing until Season Subscription is paid."
Cars deemed Illegal by F5000 Technical Advisors.
"Any car so determined (without an appropriate exemption having been obtained ahead of any event) may be permitted to race but shall not participate in Series Points and may have to start from the rear of the grid (regardless of any posted qualifying or race times) for all racing until such time as the car is deemed legal by the Technical Advisors."
