British Championship, 26th April 2009

At the British Championship meeting at Arena Essex on Sunday April 26th, all cars presented for scrutineering were subjected to a carburettor choke size check.

The cars of Eddie Darby (877) and Cor Schutter (H29) were found to be fitted with carburettors on which the chokes were oversize, as the technical infringement was discovered pre meeting these drivers were given the opportunity to correct this fault before racing.

The drivers in question have not been penalised, as any car that fails pre race scrutineering may always be re presented, and subsequently passed.

We must stress that it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that their car complies with the Rule Book. In this case these two drivers are extremely fortunate, had they taken to the track to race and the infringement discovered, they would have been penalised.

The Board of Control and the Technical Officer will endeavour to do as many pre race checks as possible, where time and circumstances permit. We ask that you respect the work that we are doing and your co operation at meetings is appreciated.