1. Rules
1.1. South Korea Historic Grand Prix for 1980–1987 Formula One Cars, hereinafter called the Series, is organised in conformity with the provisions of the FIA International Sporting Code and its appendices (the Code), and the National Sporting Regulations S.Korea ( K.A.R.A) and Local Samsung Speedway. It will be run in conformity with the Sporting and Technical Regulations, of the FIA Appendix K, and the Code of Driving Conduct. The Series will be run according to the above regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, should there be any inconsistency or conflict between the individual sets of regulations, then the order of priority shall be firstly those of the International Sporting Code, then the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Regulations, followed by the Samsung Speedway or S.K.H.G.P Regulations and thereafter the Supplementary Regulations.
1.2. Any amendments to these Sporting and Technical Regulations will require the prior approval of the S.K.H.G.P. All approved amendments will be published in an official South Korea Historic Grand Prix Bulletin and notified to all registered Competitors.
1.3. The South Korea Grand Prix (SKHGP) is an international race series registered with the South Korea Grand Prix and organised by RMDI&E .
1.4. The official language of these Sporting and Technical Regulations is English. Only the English version will be binding in case of any dispute regarding interpretation. Headings and typeface used in these regulations are for reference only and shall not form part of the Sporting and Technical Regulations.
1.5. Date of Application: 10 June until 01 July 2026.
2. Organisation
2.1. Organiser RM DIGITAL INFLUENCER ENTERTAINMENT. (RMDI&E) South Korea.
Promoter: South Korea Historic Grand Prix, South Korea Tel. +82 10 4090-7687 E-mail.
Rodrigos2management@gmail.com
2.3. S.K.H.G.P Organising Committee: RMDI&E ENTERTAINMENT.
South Korea Historic Grand Prix – Sporting and Technical Regulations 2026
2.4. Permanent Officials by RMDI&E :
- Race Director
- Deputy Race Director
- Chair of Stewards
Technical and Eligibility Delegates:
Additional delegates may be nominated from time to time by South Korea Historic Grand Prix.
2.5. Other officials to be designated by the RMDI&E organization of the Eventconcerned (refer to the relevant Event’s Supplementary Regulations and/or Event Bulletin): - A Clerk of the Course - A Chief Scrutineer - A Chief Timekeeper - Two National Stewards
2.6. In accordance with Article 11.10 of the Code the Clerk of the Course and/orhis deputies shall work in permanent consultation with the Race Director, or his deputy. The Race Director shall have overriding authority in the following matters and the Clerk of the Course may only give orders in respect of them with the Race Director’s express agreement:
A. The control of any free practice, qualifying practice and any race, adherenceto the timetable and, if he deems it necessary, the formulation of any proposal to the Stewards to modify the timetable in accordance with the Code or Sporting Regulations;
B. The stopping of any Car in accordance with the Code or SportingRegulations;
C. The stopping of practice or suspension of the race in accordance with theSporting Regulations if he deems it unsafe to continue and ensuring that the correct restart procedure is carried out;
D. The starting procedure; E. The use of the Safety Car.
3. South Korea historic Grand Prix ( communication )
3.1. The the official chanell communication of home page and whatsapp chanell. And email, for South Korea Historic Grand Prix.
Website https://southkoreahistoricgrandprix.co.kr
Email, rodrigos2management@gmail.com
Whatsapp number +82 10 4090-7687
3.2. All information that is posted on the home page South Korea Historic Grand Prix will
have organisational and sporting relevance, including in-race updates from the Race
Director.
3.3. The home page South Korea Historic Grand Prix will be the exclusive platform where
classifications, starting grids, results of all practices and races, as well as all decisions,
information notes and bulletins issued by the officials during a race weekend will be
published.
4. Eligibility Cars (general)
4.1. Cars must comply with the requirements of the current FIA Technical Regulations for
Formula One Cars (see Appendix K, Appendix IX of the Code). The new 2026 version of
Appendix K can be found here.
5. Classe Formula One Cars powered by a turbocharged engine from 1980 to 1987.
6. Livery
6.1. Cars must display their period livery as shown in their HTP unless local laws in the
host country holding the Event restrict the advertising of certain items such as tobacco
and/or alcohol (including but not restricted to). In such cases, South Korea Historic
Grand Prix will notify by way of specific wording in the Competition Final Instructions,
any required livery changes and it is the sole responsibility of the Competitor to ensure
that their Car, team apparel, garage equipment and all forms of transport comply with
the local laws. Failure to comply with this direction will result in the Competitor being
reported to the stewards which could result in disqualification from participation in the
Event.
6.2. South Korea Historic Grand Prix series and sponsor decals must be affixed so that
they are clearly visible at all times during the Event.
6.3. It is mandatory for all Competitors to display the S.K.H.G.P helmet visor sun strip
decal and the South Korea Historic Grand Prix and Sponsor on their race suits at all
times during a competition.
6.4. All of the above branding decals will be available from S.K.H.G.P at all events during
2026. The race suit branding will be a flame resistant patch which MUST be held in
position with fire resistant thread and only attached to the outer layer of the suit.
6.5. Should the Organising body or Promotor receive a fine in relation to the failure to
comply with these laws then this fine will be the responsibility of the non-compliant
Competitor/Team.
6.6. All Competitors must abide by the guidelines set down in terms of sponsorship from
Series partners as regards Car livery, Team and Competitors
overalls. The Promoter reserves space on the Cars and overalls of all Competitors.
7. Eligibility Drivers (general) and Entries
7.1. For the purpose of these regulations, the Driver will be referred to as the
"Competitor".
7.2. Every Competitor must have a racing experience before with same fomula one race
car models 1980 until 1987.
7.3. An ITC-C level licence or above is required for all Competitors.
7.4. Foreign Competitors (those not in possession of a licence issued by the Samsung
Speedway where the Event is taking place) must present an authorisation from their
parent racing driver's license and driver's license to compete. Competitors must be in
possession of a current medical certificate of aptitude and permission from their
Samsung Speedway to compete in the relevant international Event.
7.5. The Race Director, the Stewards or the Chief Medical Officer can require a
Competitors to undergo a medical examination at any time during an Event. This
examination may include, if appropriate, a test for alcohol.
7.6. Commercial Entrants Licences are not required.
7.7. Opening date for Entries: 10 June 2026.
7.8. The closing date for entries is calendar 90 days prior to the date of each Event.
7.9. The organizer reserve the right to accept late minute entries even after the closing
date.
7.10. A Competitor may only enter one Car as his official entry.
7.11. The organizer reserves the right to make exceptions for more cars from the same
team.
7.12. Entry forms are available online at www.soutkoreahistoricgrandprix.co.kr
7.13. Entry forms must be correctly completed and accompanied of all documents requested in 2026, will not request registration fee in 2026.
Entry forms received without payment will be processed only after all
paid entries have been considered. Entry forms that have not been signed by the
Competitor will not be accepted.
7.14. By completing their entry form, Competitors are agreeing to abide by the
South Korea Historic Grand Prix Code of Conduct and also the 2026 Samsung Speedway
Rules.
7.15. No refund or credit will be given to Competitors who withdraw their entry.
7.16. If during an Event the original Car entered becomes unusable due to accident
damage or mechanical malfunction, then a written request to change the Car may be
made by the Competitor to the Stewards of the Event (hereafter ‘the Stewards’). Should
this request be approved after qualifying practice but before a race, the Car, subject to
the prior approval of the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate,
will start the race from the back of the grid. If more than one Competitor changes the
Car under this article and receives permission to start the race, then the order of each of
these Competitors shall be based on the time when the Competitors’ request was
registered by the Stewards, earliest to latest.
8. Competitors and Team Managers Briefings
8.1. Attendance at this briefing is mandatory for all Competitors taking part in an Event.
Attendance is strongly recommended for all Team Managers.
8.2. The time and location of this briefing will be published in the
Supplementary Regulations and in the Final Competitor Event Instructions. Any
Competitor unable to attend must inform the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race
Director directly either by telephone, text message, email or in person, no later than 30
minutes before the communicated start of the briefing.
8.3. In any case, no Competitor may join the track during an Event without having
received a briefing from the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director. Any
Competitor who was not present at the briefing must request a personal briefing from
the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director who will provide this as soon as the
time schedule allows it.
8.4. Briefing Notes issued by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director are
formal documents which must be complied with.
8.5. Additional mandatory briefings required during an Event will be notified to
Competitors by way of a bulletin issued by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race
Director.
9. Calendar and Event Format
9.1. 2026 Event Calendar: South Korea Historic Grand Prix, in South Korea.
9.2. There will be a minimum of one qualifying practice session and, either a one-race
format or two-race format per Event on the calendar.
9.3. Competitors will be advised in advance of the race format for an Event.
9.4. The qualifying practice session shall be scheduled for a minimum of 20 minutes and
a maximum duration of 30 minutes.
9.5. Each race shall be scheduled for a minimum of 25 minutes and a maximum of 40
minutes or 20 laps.
9.6. The grid for race 1 will be set by the fastest lap of each Competitor as per the final
classification of the qualifying practice session.
9.7. The grid for race 2 will be formed from the Final classification of race 1, taking the
following parameters into account:
A.
If there are less than 18 Cars "approved to qualify" for an Event, then the gridfor
race 2 will be set by the Final Classification from race 1.
B.
If there are 18 or more Cars "approved to qualify" for an Event, then thenumber
of positions that will be reversed for the grid of race 2 will be calculated as 25% of the
number of Cars "approved to qualify" rounded up or down to the nearest whole
number. If any Competitor in the positions to be reversed withdraws from race 2 then
the grid will be updated up to 50 minutes before race 2 is due to start so that the grid
slot of the withdrawn Competitor is filled by the remaining classified Competitor(s).
C.
The other classified Competitors from race 1 will be gridded behind theposition
that have not been reversed.
D.
Non-classified Competitors from race 1 shall take their places behind theclassified
Competitors from race 1. If a non-classified Competitor withdraws from race 2 then the
grid will be updated up to 50 minutes before race 2 is due to start so that the grid slot of
the withdrawn Competitor is filled by the remaining non-classified Competitor(s).
E.
Any Competitor that qualifies for race 1 but fails to start race 1 shall bepermitted
to start behind all classified and non-classified Competitors from race 1 in the final order
from qualifying practice.
9.8. If there are 2 races at an Event, the grid for race 2 will set by final classification of
race 1 with any retirements from race 1 taking their places at the rear of the grid for race
2 in the order of the classification of race 1. Any Cars that did not start race 1, may seek
permission from the Stewards to start race 2 behind all the classified and non-classified
Cars in the final order of qualifying practice.
10. Approval to Race
10.1. Competitors must complete a minimum of one timed lap in qualifying practice to
be allowed to take part in a race.
10.2. If a Competitor is unable to achieve this, then a written request seeking permission
to take part in a race without having set a lap time may be made by the Competitor to
the Stewards. If such a request is approved by the Stewards in consultation with the
South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director, the Competitor will start the race from
last place on the grid. If more than one Competitor does not set a time and receives
permission to start the race, then the order of each of these Competitors shall be based
on the time when the Competitors’ request was registered by the Stewards, earliest to
latest.
10.3. Subject to the maximum number of Cars permitted to start on any circuit, all
Competitors who record one timed qualifying lap shall be permitted to start unless their
fastest qualifying time is outside 130% of the time set by the fastest Competitor in the
relevant ground effect and flatbottomed Race G classes. If a Competitor fails to register a
qualifying time within the 130% and wishes to take part in the race, a request in writing
must be submitted to the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director. The Competitor
request will be considered by the Stewards in consultation with the South Korea Historic
Grand Prix Race Director. If the request is accepted by the Stewards, the Competitor will
start from the last position available on the grid. If this request concerns multiple
Competitors, the starting order will be determined in accordance with the fastest times
registered by each Competitors during qualifying practice.
11. Scrutineering and Parc Fermé
11.1. At each Event, the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility delegates
will be the sole South Korea Historic Grand Prix eligibility scrutineers. At each Event, the
chief scrutineer will be responsible to the South Korea
Historic Grand Prix Chief Technical & Eligibility Delegate appointed at that Event (see
relevant Supplementary Regulations) in all matters relating to South Korea Historic
Grand Prix eligibility.
11.2. All Cars must be presented for scrutineering at each Event with either an
AMB/Mylaps TranX 260, Mylaps X2, or MyLaps TR2 transponder which is correctly fitted
and working and must also be compatible with standard panEuropean circuit timing
systems. Such transponders are the sole responsibility of the Competitor who must
supply the unique serial number shown on the transponder to South Korea Historic
Grand Prix at the time of entry application. It is the sole responsibility of the Competitor
to ensure that the transponder remains fully operational throughout the Event.
11.3. All Cars must be presented for scrutineering with onboard cameras fitted in the
location in which they will remain for the rest of the Event. These must be correctly
mounted and secured and are subject to the approval of the South Korea Historic Grand
Prix Chief Technical & Eligibility Delegate. Any footage requested by the South Korea
Historic Grand Prix Race Director as part of an investigation into any sporting incident,
must be provided in a timely manner.
11.4. In the event of an incident, nothing may be removed from a Car until it has been
fully inspected by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Chief Technical & Eligibility
Delegate and Samsung Speedway Safety Scrutineers. Only when permission has been
given by either the Chief Steward or the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Chief Technical
& Eligibility Delegate may the Car be accessed.
11.5. In the event of a serious incident, all Cars involved may be removed from the Parc
Fermé area and held under Parc Fermé conditions in a secure location identified by the
Chief Steward. Only when permission has been given by the Chief Steward, the Car(s)
may be removed by the associated Team members who must be under the control of an
official.
11.6. The location of Parc Fermé will be confirmed at each Event in the Competitors
Briefing Notes. Parc Fermé may be located in the Competitors’ garage/awning area and
all Cars must be in an easily visible roped-off location within this area. No work is
allowed on the Car, nor can Competitors and team members touch any part of the Car
until Parc Fermé is opened by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director.
11.7. At the end of all qualifying practices and at the end of each race, all Cars will be
taken under Parc Fermé conditions to either a secure Parc Fermé or to a secure area in
the Competitors’ garage/awning. Cars will remain under Parc Fermé conditions for not
less than 30 minutes after the posting of the provisional results and until the South
Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director, in consultation with the Stewards, orders their
release. Any Car which is unable to reach the Parc Fermé by its own means shall,
forthwith upon such inability occurring, be placed under the sole and exclusive control
of the officials who, if requested by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Chief Technical &
Eligibility Delegate following consultation with the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race
Director, shall remove the Car to the Parc Fermé.
11.8. At any time during an Event, and without exception, South Korea Historic Grand
Prix reserves the right to unlimited access to any electronically recorded data from any
Car for the purpose of scrutineering and eligibility checks. Any data received will be for
the sole purpose of South Korea Historic Grand Prix and its Officials. Failure to respect
the South Korea Historic Grand Prix official will be reported to the Stewards and the
Competitor may be penalised accordingly.
11.9. In addition to Article
11.8 of these regulations, South Korea Historic Grand Prix reserves the right to publish
scrutineering findings in an anonymised form. Such publication may include data, graphs
or other evidence that demonstrates non-compliance with the applicable regulations.
This publication will never identify a specific Competitor or a Car but serves solely to
clarify regulatory standards and provide transparency to the benefit of all participants.
11.10. At all times, Teams, their personnel and suppliers must obey the instructions
given by the Organisation of the Event in terms of the set-up of Sporting, Officials,
Hospitality or other units in the paddock. Any refusal to follow the instructions given will
result in the Team being summoned to the Stewards and the Competitor may be
penalised accordingly.
12. Incidents
12.1. “Incident” means any occurrence or series of occurrences involving one or more
Competitors, or any action by any Competitor, which may be reported to the Stewards
by the South Korea historic Grand Prix Race Director (or directly noted by the Stewards)
which: i) Necessitated the suspension of a session (red flag); ii) Constituted a breach of
these Sporting Regulations or the Code; iii) Caused a false start in a race; iv) Caused a
collision; v) Forced a Driver off the track; vi) Illegitimately prevented a legitimate
overtaking manoeuvre by another Competitor; vii) Illegitimately impeded another
Competitor during an overtaking manoeuvre.
12.2. Unless it was beyond doubt that a Competitor was in breach of any of the above,
any incidents involving more than one Car will normally be investigated after the
session.
12.3. It shall be at the sole discretion of the Stewards to decide, upon receiving either a
report or a request from the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director, if a
Competitor and/or Driver involved in an incident shall be penalised.
13. Inquiries
13.1. The Stewards may hold inquiries into incidents observed by them or either referred
or reported to them by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director, series
delegate or other parties.
13.2. The Stewards may seek evidence from any source they choose: in the case of
incidents on track the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director shall present any
available video evidence available as requested by the Stewards including during
inquiries with Competitors. Video evidence may be obtained from circuit, on-board and
tv broadcast sources and any other source freely available.
14. Penalties
14.1. At each Event the Stewards, and Race Director where specified in these
regulations, are responsible for imposing penalties on the Competitors. Decisions on
penalties imposed by the Race Director are not protestable.
14.2. Drive-Through penalty: should the Stewards decide to impose such a penalty on a
Competitor during a race the following procedure will be followed:
A.
Notification will be by means of a message on the timing monitors
andnotification. The South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director will concurrently
announce the penalty to the Competitor by signalling from the Control Line. From the
time of these notifications, the relevant Competitor may cross the Control Line on the
track no more than three times before entering the pit-lane and re-joining the track
without stopping;
B.
Should a Drive-Through penalty be imposed and notified in the last 10minutes of
the race, or after the end of the race or cannot be imposed for operational reasons then
at the Stewards’ discretion the procedure at
14.2 (A) above will not apply and an alternative time penalty will be added to the
elapsed time of the Competitor.
14.3. Stop-Go penalty: should the Stewards decide to impose such a penalty on a
Competitor during a race the following procedure will be followed:
A.
Notification will be by means of a message on the timing monitors
andnotification. The South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director will concurrently
announce the penalty to the Competitor by signalling from the Control Line. From the
time of these notifications, the relevant Competitor may cross the Control Line on the
track no more than three times before entering the pit-lane and stopping in the
designated area where he shall remain for the period of the penalty. The Competitor
shall then re-join the race.
B.
Should a Stop-Go penalty be imposed and notified in the last 10 minutes ofthe
race, or after the end of the race or cannot be imposed for operational reasons then at
the Stewards’ discretion the procedure at 14.3 (A) above will not apply and an
alternative time penalty will be added to the elapsed time of the Competitor.
C.
When stationary because of incurring the time penalty, the Car may not beworked
on. However, if the engine stops it may be started after the time penalty has elapsed,
with outside assistance if required.
14.4. Unless the Competitor was already in the pit-entry or pit-lane to serve a
Drive-Through or StopGo penalty, he may not carry out the penalty while the
Safety Car has been deployed. The number of times the Competitor crosses the Control
Line behind the Safety Car will be added to the maximum number of times he may cross
the Control Line on track (three).
14.5. Any breach or failure to comply with the above procedures may result inthe
Competitor being disqualified.
14.6. Should the Stewards decide to impose a grid penalty for the race to
morethan one Competitor, the order of the application of the penalty will
be based on the time that each Competitor caused the offence, from
earliest to latest.
14.7. Code of Driving Conduct. On track behaviour must comply with Chapter IVof
Appendix L of the Code in respect of:
I. Observance of signals - refer also to Appendix H Article 2.5 of the Code – including
the chequered flag;
II. Overtaking, Car control and track limits,
III. Stopping during a race on track;
IV. Entrance to and exit from the Pit-Lane.
If an infringement report is received by the Race Director, he may impose an initial grid
place penalty of up to 2 grid places or a race time penalty of up to 5 seconds. The Race
Director may also report the Competitor to the Stewards who may impose further grid
and race time penalties and ultimately disqualification.
14.8. Track limits All Competitors must use the track at all times and may not leave the
track without a justifiable reason. For the avoidance of doubt:
A.
The track edges may be defined by white lines, tyre stacks, marker poles orother
devices.
B.
A Competitor will be judged to have left the track if no part of the Carremains in
contact with the track, where white lines indicate the track edge or if the Car passes
behind, or substantially moves, any physical marker.
C.
Should a Car leaves the track for any reason, the Competitor may rejoin.However,
this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any advantage. A
Competitor should give back the whole of any advantage gained by leaving the track.
The following penalties may be applied:
Free Practice
A.
Any Competitor identified by a Judge of Fact as having left the track (unlessfor
reasons beyond his control) will be shown the Black & White flag by the MRL Race
Director as a warning;
B.
Any Driver who repeatedly leaves the track may be reported by the SouthKorea
Historic Grand Prix Race Director to the Stewards who may impose a penalty, the
maximum being a Stop/Go penalty of 5 minutes to be served in the following qualifying
practice session.
Qualifying Practice
A.
Any Competitor identified by a Judge of Fact as having left the track (unlessfor
reasons beyond his control) will have that lap time deleted in session by the South Korea
Historic Grand Prix Race Director. The Competitor will also be shown the Black & White
flag.
B.
If the track limit infringement occurs at the last Turn exit, then the current lapand
the subsequent lap time may also be deleted by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix
Race Director.
C.
Any Competitor who repeatedly leaves the track may be reported by theSouth
Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director to the Stewards who may impose further
penalties, the maximum being the deletion of all lap times.
Race
A. Any Competitor identified by a Judge of Fact as having left the track (unlessfor
reasons beyond his control) on more than one occasion will be shown the Black &
White flag by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director. It is a condition that
the Competitor must have been shown the Black and White flag at least once during
the race before a penalty is applied.
B. If a third report of the Competitor leaving the track is received by the South
Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director, he may impose a race time penalty of 5 seconds.
C. Any Competitor who continues to leave the track may be reported by theSouth Korea
Historic Grand Prix Race Director to the Stewards who may impose a penalty, the
minimum being a further race time penalty of 5 seconds.
D. Any Competitor who then continues to leave the track may be reported bythe South
Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director to the Stewards who may impose further time
penalties and ultimately disqualification from the race. 15.
Race Start Procedure
15.1. All races shall have rolling starts, with a side-by-side (2 X 2 in line) grid.
15.2. The pit lane will open at the time of the showing of the ten-minute board,
signalling the start of the countdown procedure and close at the showing of the five-
minute board or 60 seconds after the last Car leaves the pit lane, whichever is sooner.
The Cars will leave the pits to cover a single reconnaissance lap around the circuit to the
grid. At the end of this lap they will stop on the grid in starting order with their engines
stopped. A Car that has entered the grid may only leave it before the one-minute board,
being pushed by team technical staff and/or officials into the pit lane with the engine
stopped. After the one-minute board is shown, any Car on the grid must remain in its
grid position until the green flag is shown, at which point they must vacate its grid
position or be pushed off the grid under the instructions of the officials.
15.3. Any Car which enters the pits after a reconnaissance lap or which is still in the pits
after the five-minute board has been shown may start from the pits, but only under the
direction of the race director. Cars may be moved to the pit exit only with the relevant
Competitor seated in the cockpit with belts attached. The order at pit exit will be that in
which the Cars are received by the pit-lane officials. It is forbidden to change tyres on
any Car positioned in the fast lane of the pits or waiting at the pit exit. Cars will join the
race when the whole field has passed the pit exit on the first racing lap.
15.4. The approach of the start will be announced by signalling boards and/or aural
signals at ten minutes, five minutes, three minutes, two minutes, one minute and thirty
seconds before the start of the formation lap. Specific meanings:
A.
Five-minute board: any tyre changes must be completed and the Car must sit with
its wheels on the ground – no Car may remain on jacks or stands at this point. Any form
of tyre blanket or tyre covering for the purpose of retaining heat is strictly forbidden on
the grid.
B.
Three-minute board: with the exception of officials, South Korea HistoricGrand
Prix and team technical staff, all others must leave the grid. Any car unable to remotely
start their engine must seek permission from the South Korea Historic Grand Prix race
director via an South Korea Historic Grand Prix official on the grid to either push start
the car and resume their grid position or to push the car off the grid as directed by the
marshalls. A. Three-minute board:
with the exception of officials, South Korea Historic Grand Prix and team technical staff,
all others must leave the grid.
C.
One-minute board: Engines must be started and any work being undertakenon
the Car must cease and the team technical staff must leave the grid at this point and
either exit the track or be in a safe position outside the track limits. Any Car unable to
remotely start their engine must seek permission from the Race Director via an South
Korea Historic Grand Prix official on the grid to either push start the Car and resume
their grid position. All authorized push starts must now take place and the Car(s) pushed
back to their original grid position.
D.
30-seconds board: any authorised push starts must have taken place andrelevant
team technical staff must have either exited the track or be in a safe position outside the
track limits.
E.
Green flag: will be shown at the front of the grid whereupon the Cars willbegin a
formation lap behind either an official car or the Safety Car (acting as the official car),
maintaining their starting order with the pole position Competitor leading. An
intervention vehicle will follow the grid.
15.5. Competitors must maintain no more than five Car lengths from the Car
infront of them once they have reached a nominated turn that will be notified in
the Briefing Notes. At the end of the last formation lap, the official car will
withdraw into the pit lane and at that moment, the Car in pole position must
maintain the same speed and the other Cars their grid position. The Competitors
must maintain two lines of Cars driving through their respective grid positions
until they cross the start line. The starting signal will normally be given by means
of lights (Red Lights on => Red Lights off).
15.6. At the end of the formation lap, if the conditions so require, the
SouthKorea Historic Grand Prix Race Director will order the official car to carry out
one or more additional formation laps. Should such an additional formation lap
be carried out, the start of the race and race time will be considered to have been
given at the end of the first formation lap.
15.7. When the start signal is given by the green lights replacing the red
lightsCars may accelerate into the “ YELLOW START PROCEDURE”.
16. Yellow Start Procedure
16.1. When the red lights on the starting gantry are extinguished and the start signal is
given, the “ Yellow Starting Procedure” procedure will begin. The 2nd (second) place Car
must fall in behind the 1st (first) Car in single file before the first corner, with each
following Car taking position accordingly.
16.2. Under the “ Yellow Starting Procedure” procedure, there will be no overtaking until
a nominated turn and/or marshal post where a green flag or light board will be shown.
Cars must circulate in single file until each individual Car is perpendicular to the green
flag or light board. The procedure with nominated turn and/or marshal post for each
Event will be confirmed in the Briefing Notes and at the Drivers Briefing.
16.3. If a problem arises when the Cars approach the lights at the end of the formation
lap the red lights will stay illuminated (no green lights). Cars should return to the grid at
reduced speed and await instructions from the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race
Director.
16.4. Starting a race behind Safety Car In exceptional circumstances, the race may be
started behind the Safety Car - Appendix H, Article 2.10.18 of the Code.
1. In this case, at any time before the five-minute signal, the Safety Car’s orangelights
will be turned on. This is the signal to all Competitors and teams that the race will be
started behind an active Safety Car.
2. When the green lights on the gantry are illuminated and/or the green flag isbeen
shown the Safety Car will leave the grid with all Cars following in single file in grid
order no more than 5 Car lengths apart.
3. There will be no formation lap, and the race will start at the illumination of thegreen
lights and /or green flags.
4. Overtaking under a Safety Car start is only permitted if:
A.
A Car is delayed leaving the grid and the Cars behind cannot avoid passing
itwithout unduly delaying the remainder of the field.
B.
There is more than one Car starting from the pit lane and one of them isunduly
delayed. In either case a) and b), overtaking under a Safety Car start is only allowed to
re-establish the original starting order.
17. Pitlane and Pits
17.1. The pit lane speed limit will be 60km/h.
18. Stopping / Suspending a Race and Safety Car
18.1. Refer to the Code’s Appendix H Article 2.5.4.1(b). 18.2. Any race stopped after the
leader has completed 75% of the scheduled race time may be considered to have
finished unless the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Race Director deems it appropriate
to resume.
18.3. Resuming a stopped/suspended race: will be resumed behind a Safety Carin
accordance with Appendix H, Articles 2.10.20 of the Code.
18.4. The Safety Car may only be brought into operation during a race (refer
toAppendix H Article 2.10 of the Code) and if the Safety Car is still deployed at the
beginning of the last lap or is deployed during the last lap, it will enter the pit lane
at the end of the last lap and the Cars will take the chequered flag as normal
without overtaking (Appendix H Article 2.10.17 of the Code.
19. Points, Podiums and Classifications
19.1. Points will be awarded in each class for each race as per the points schedule shown
below. All results will show unclassified and disqualified Competitors.
19.2. Points will be awarded as follows to classified Competitors in the final results of
each race: For classes with 1 or more starters:
1 st 20 points
2 nd 17 points
3 rd 14 points
4 th 11 points
5 th 9 points
6 th 7 points
7 th 5 points
8 th 3 points
9 th 2 points
10th 1 points
For classes with less than 2 starters: 1 st 15 points 2 nd 10 points For classes with 1
starter: 1 st 10 points
19.3. A starter is a Car that has taken the start of a race.
19.4. Should there be a dead-heat in a race, each of the Competitors soclassified
is attributed a number of points equal to the arithmetical average taken to
one decimal place of the points corresponding to the places which they
would have occupied if they had been classified one after another.
19.5. All Competitors participating in a race will be classified, providing that their
Car has completed at least 75% of the distance covered by the race-winning Car
(rounded up to the nearest whole lap) and provided they are not disqualified from the
race.
19.6. There will be a Class prize-giving ceremony at each Event. Class Prizeswill be
awarded for all races.
19.7. Attendance of all the prize-winning class Competitors is requested. In
theirenforced absence, the representative or team manager should attend
to collect any awards. Timings for the ceremonies will be publicised daily at
each Event.
19.8. Podium Presentation Procedure There will be One podiums at each Event.
One podium will be for the top three Competitors in the ground effect and
flatbottomed South Korea Historic Grand Prix classes.
Both Both podiums may take place simultaneously.
19.9. The results of all the races at every Event will be taken into account. At
theend of the South Korea Historic Grand Prix , there will be winners:
- One winner 30.000 USD
- Second Position 20.000 USD
- Treed Position 10.000 USD
19.10. In the case of a dead heat in either class, the Competitor of the older
Carwill always take precedence.
19.11. Should the Cars prove to be of the same year of construction, a tie will
bedeclared between the Competitors concerned.
20. Dominant Car
20.1. A Car that wins their respective combined class, in either the 1980 until 1987.
20.2. The Car must restrict its maximum revs from 10,000 rpm to 9,500 rpm in each of
the one or two (2) races at the next Event that it enters during 2026.
21. Technical Requirements - Car
21.1. Each Competitor must provide when requested by an South Korea Historic Grand
Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate copies (or original’s) of the following documents,
Original FIA HTP document or written proof of application Up-todate Condition Testing
certification including itemised parts tested list (see FIA Appendix K, Appendix I –
Condition Testing) Condition Testing certification for Cars constructed with a carbon fibre
chassis Current fuel tank certificate
21.2. The South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate reserves the
right to accept or refuse any entry with respect to incorrect documentation. In certain
circumstances a “one race” waiver will be applied and must be signed by both the
competitor and the team manager.
21.3. Hydraulic concentric slave cylinders are not acceptable on Cars running in the
Stewart or Fittipaldi in any Class unless the Competitor can prove that this type of device
was used on the Car at the year of specification according to the
HTP.
21.4. It is acceptable that Cars fitted with the Ford Cosworth DFV engine may use either
a long or short stroke configuration but must respect the 3-litre maximum capacity at all
times. Engines fitted must be of the same make, model and type identical to that
originally fitted to the Car during its participation in International Competition and for
which period evidence exists (for example, Ford Cosworth DFV, Alfa Romeo V8, BRM V12
etc.). It is acceptable that Cars fitted with the Ford Cosworth DFV engine may use either
a long or short stroke configuration. Only Cars that were originally fitted with the Ford
Cosworth DFY and for which period evidence exists, may use this engine. Engine
categories are as follows: A. Naturally aspirated engines not exceeding 3000cc capacity
B. Turbocharged engines not exceeding 1500cc capacity
21.5. The only sensor permitted for the correct operation of the engine is 1x Crankshaft
position sensor.
21.6. Cars using Ford Cosworth DFV/DFY engines must have an engine revolution (rev)
limiter set at 10,000rpm. This regulation will be checked by an MRL Technical & Eligibility
Delegate using the Masters rev limit checker. Original style connections must be used on
the Ford Cosworth DFV spark box to permit rev limiter checking.
21.7. The use of electronic engine management systems on Ford Cosworth DFV/
DFY engines is strictly forbidden. Only original Lucas CDI spark boxes are acceptable for
use in MRL and must remain completely unmodified. Approval to run any other type or
manufacturer of spark box must be sought in writing from the South Korea Historic
Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate prior to entering an Event.
21.8. Before the start of the Event, the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical &
Eligibility Delegate will check and reset the rev limit setting, if necessary, and place an
anti-tamper seal across the adjuster, which should remain in place for the remainder of
the Event. At this time, any other spare Ford Cosworth DFV/DFY CDI spark boxes
intended for use during the Event must be presented for checking and sealing. Any
indication of seal removal or tampering will be reported to the Stewards
21.9. For Cars using Ford Cosworth DFV/DFY engines, the exhaust manifolds must
respect the design of the year of specification between 1980 and 1987. The exhaust
manifold design must be 4-into-1 regardless of the length of the exhaust unless period
proof is provided that another design was used in International Event(s).
21.10. For Cars using other engines than Ford Cosworth DFV, Technical delegate will
check specifically the engine based on its original specifications. For Cars fitted with any
other manufacture of engine other than the Ford Cosworth DFV/ DFY, then the MRL
Technical & Eligibility Delegate will provide a specification that the Car must conform to
including but not limited to, a defined rev. limit.
21.11. Engines for Cars of Period JR1T, refer to FIA Appendix K, Appendix IX, Art. 4
Engine.
21.12. Engines for Cars of Period JRT1 must not exceed a maximum power of 650bhp.
21.13. For Cars of Period JR1T, electromechanical or electronic engine management
systems are authorised in accordance with the period specification.
21.14. With the exception of 21.13 of these regulations, the ignition system must be of a
type used during the Cars participation in International Competition and must
incorporate an electronic rev-limiting device which can be manually adjusted by the MRL
Technical & Eligibility Delegate and sealed thereafter.
21.15. The use of carbon clutches is not acceptable in any class unless the competitor
can prove that this type of clutch was used on the car during the year of specification
and is evident on the HTP for the Car.
22. Fuel and Oil
22.1. For all Events within this Event, RMDI&E will indicate the designated as the Official Fuel
Supplier.
22.2. Competitors are required to use exclusively the fuel supplied by local gas in South
Korea during all official Event (practice, qualifying, and race). The official fuel for the
2026 South korea Historic Grand Prix is Local gas in South Korea Fuel. It is mandatory
that all Competitors use this fuel supplied by for all official South Korea Historic Grand
Prix (practice, qualifying and races) from and including the first Event they enter in 2026.
22.3. The official fuel will be provided solely by South Korea Historic Grand Prix the form
designated by them (e.g. sealed drums or containers) and must be used without any
performance additives or modifications.
22.4. South Korea historic Grand Prix will mandate and supply (at the first Event) the
only official 2- Stroke oil to be added to the fuel to maintain correct fuel system
operation.
22.5. The use of any other fuel or additives is strictly prohibited unless expressly
approved in writing by the Stewards on request of the Organising Committee.
22.6. Fuel specification for Cars of Period JRT1 is free for the 2026 South Korea Historic
Grand Prix.
22.7. Under exceptional circumstances, the Stewards on request of the Promoter
reserves the right to grant exemptions to this article.
22.8. Any breach of this article may result in penalties, including but not limited to time
penalties, disqualified from the results, or any other sanction as determined by the
Stewards and/or the Promotor.
22.9. Fuel must be in accordance with Appendix J, Article 252.9.1, and Appendix K of the
Code. Compounds, which are added to petrol to replace lead, may be added if freely
available from commercial retailers. Actual lead may also be added if needed but it is
not recommended. The addition of these compounds must not raise the octane value of
the fuel beyond the limit of 90 MON nor of 102 RON. Lead content must not be greater
than 0.4 g/l in any case (EN 237 or ASTM D3237). The official fuel supplier, Sodifuel, will
provide the reference sample for each Event against which all fuel testing will be carried
out.
22.10. Competitors must ensure that a three-kilo three (3) litre sample of fuel can be
taken from the Car at any time during the Event.
22.11. No refuelling will be allowed in the pit lane during free practice, qualifying
practice and races at any Event.
23. Tyres – Tyres “Reference”
23.1. For all Events in South Korea Historic Grand Prix the Promoter designates the
following tyre service provider: by car owners Tyres
23.2. All tyres used to participate in 2026 South Korea Historic Grand Prix will be free
choose of car owners purchased from the official designated service provider in 23.1 of
these regulations.
23.3. All authorised tyres used must be identified by a carry the official FIA identification
barcode.
23.4. Tyres must be pre-ordered from the official designated service provider at least ten
(10) days prior to the Event. These tyres will be identified, delivered and fitted by the
official designated service provider on site at the Event.
23.5. Tyres may also be ordered and delivered to the competitors / preparers premises if
they wish prior to the Event. These tyres will be supplied with the South Korea Historic
Grand Prix logo already affixed to the sidewall by the official designated service provider,
however, it is the responsibility of the competitor / preparer to inform the sales team
that these tyres are for use at a Event and therefore require the South Korea Historic
Grand Prix logo in place.
23.6. During all official sessions (practice, qualifying, and race), Competitors are required
to use exclusively tyres supplied and purchased from the official tyre supplier. These
tyres will carry Free choose of branding, applied in the form of an official sticker affixed
by the tyre supplier. Only tyres bearing this Authentic identification will be considered
eligible. The use of any other tyres, or tyres not obtained through the designated
supplier, is strictly prohibited/except if requested by email to Race director 30 days
before the race.
23.7. Tyres must be used in compliance with the specifications and compounds
approved by the Promoter, as provided by the chosen tyre supplier.
23.8. Under exceptional circumstances, the Promoter reserves the right to permit a
Competitor to grant other exemptions to this article.
23.9. Any breach of this article may result in penalties, including but not limited to time
penalties, disqualifying from the results, or any other sanction as determined by the
Stewards.
23.10. The following specifications are the only tyres acceptable example for use in this
series; Goodyear/Avon A11 compound slick tyre for dry weather use. Goodyear/Avon
A15 compound treaded tyre for wet weather use.
23.11. Only Cars running in the Jackie Stewart Class may run a hand-cut Goodyear/Avon
A11 compound slick, or Dunlop Post Historic CR82 or CR65 compound treaded tyres, but
not a combination of Dunlop and Goodyear/Avon.
23.12. Competitors may nominate a maximum of eight (8) new Slick tyres in the first
Event of the South Korea Historic Grand Prix in which they participate. For subsequent
Events, each Competitor is limited to eight (8) Slick tyres, of which at least four (4) Slicks
must have been registered at a 30 days before Event.
23.13. Each Goodyear/Avon slick tyre has a unique FIA bar code printed on the sidewall
of the tyre. The individual bar code for each slick tyre must be scanned by a South Korea
Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate before the start of the official practice
session at each Event.
23.14. Any failure to ensure that a Car’s tyres have been scanned by a South Korea
Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate will be reported to the Stewards.
23.15. The eight slick (8) tyres registered for each Event are solely intended for an
individual Competitor and are prescribed from the start of qualifying practice to the end
of race 2. They may not be exchanged and/or loaned between Competitors.
23.16. Should any registered tyre be subject to a puncture, sustain damage, or have a
fault, then an additional tyre may be approved by a South Korea Historic Grand Prix
Technical & Eligibility Delegate in agreement with the South Korea Historic Grand Prix
tyre supplier technician and after consultation with the Race Director, if all other
registered tyres are deemed unfit for purpose.
23.17. Should track conditions during an Event require the use of Wet weather treaded
tyres, then the only tyres permitted are listed in Art 23.10 & 23.11 of these regulations.
There is no limit on the number of Wet tyres that can be used and no requirement for
the bar codes to be scanned. The wet-weather tyres must be cut to the historic wet-
weather pattern in accordance with Goodyear/ Avon specifications. Other than Art
23.11, it is prohibited to cut any form of pattern into the A11 compound slick tyres.
23.18. Wet-weather tyres may only be used when a wet session is declared by the Race
Director prior to a practice, qualifying, or race. In accordance with the Code, when a
session is declared “WET”, the rear rain/visibility light must be switched on at all times
while a Car is on track. Where the rain light used is of the LED type, at least 90% of the
elements must be operational. If weather conditions change during qualifying practice
or a race, tyre choice is then free.
23.19. Tyre adhesives and/or any form of performance-enhancing chemicals are
prohibited.
23.20. Electric tyre blankets and/or tyre warming tents are permitted but may only be
used in the immediate vicinity of the pit garage area. The use of any form of covering for
the purpose of retaining heat in the tyres/wheel rims on the pre-grid assembly area or
the starting grid is strictly forbidden.
24. Minimum Weight, Dimensions and Ground Clearance
24.1. All weights and dimensions must comply with Appendix K, Appendix IX,
Article 19 of the Code.
24.2. During an Event, when a Car has been selected for weighing, it isforbidden
to add any liquid, solid or gaseous substance.
24.3. The minimum ride height for all Cars applies at all times throughout
anEvent. Testing for compliance may take place at any time during an Event.
24.4. All Cars must pass a simple ground clearance test to show a minimum
rideheight of 40mm at all times during an Event. The ground clearance test will be
carried out with the Driver fully attired with race kit and seated in the Car. During
this test, the Car must conform to having normal operating fluid levels and the
fuel tank should carry at least the minimum 3-kilo mandatory fuel sample. During
this test, the Car must include all normal operating fluid levels and the fuel tank
should contain at least the minimum three litre (3) mandatory fuel sample. Any
Car failing this test will be reported to the Stewards who may impose a penalty.
24.5. No entirely sprung part of the Car may be less than 40 mm from theground.
It must be possible for the official scrutineering ground clearance gauge to move
freely under the Car, the side skirts and front wing endplates.
24.6. It is forbidden, apart from the complete front and rear wheels, to allow
anypart of the Car to systematically or continuously touch the ground when the
Car is in motion.
24.7. Any device fitted to the Car that bridges the area between the
bodyworkand the ground at any time is forbidden.
24.8. Any device fitted to the Car to lower its ground clearance whilst in
motion,and/or any component which has that same effect is forbidden.
24.9. Any non-conformity will be reported to the Stewards and may bepenalised.
25. Suspension
25.1. All Car 1980 at 1987 in the South Korea Historic Grand Prix must use either the
period standard specification KONI 8212 Aluminium Body or the KONI 8211 Steel Body
equivalent shock absorbers of appropriate length. Cars may use either these KONI shock
absorbers or the period specification Armstrong damper.
25.2. At any time during an Event, South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical and
Eligibility Delegates may select a Car(s) for additional checks to the shock absorbers. At
this time, the shock absorbers will be sealed and removed for checks to be carried out
by an authorised KONI specialist. Competitors should always ensure they have a spare
set of shock absorbers with them to ensure that their Car is transportable should the
shock absorbers be removed.
25.3. The shock absorber must be fitted with the standard KONI adjustable lower spring
platform, locking ring and standard top spring abutment. Where the design of the
original suspension does not permit the use of the standard top or lower spring
abutment, the original design may be used, providing that period specification can be
proven to have been used on the same type or model of Car in period.
25.4. Internal shock absorber valving on period 1980 at 1987 Cars must conform to KONI
B8 and/or B8+ specification.
25.5. All other classes may use KONI internal valving specification ranging from B1 to
B8X.
25.6. The use of monotube, gas pressurised and/or remote reservoir shock absorbers is
not permitted.
25.7. Solid internal or external packers to restrict the stroke of the damper are
permitted. No form of secondary springing is permitted.
25.8. The use of bump stops and/or solid packers are free for all classes.
25.9. For Cars 1980 at 1987 in the South Korea Historic Grand Prix , to ensure
compliance with Article
24.4 above of these regulations, a suspension deflection test may be applied at any time
during the Event. The suspension deflection test will be carried out with the Driver fully
attired with race kit and seated in the Car. During the suspension deflection test, the
tyres must be adjusted to 14psi Front and 12psi Rear, it must include all normal
operating fluid levels, and the fuel tank should contain at least the minimum three litre
(3) mandatory fuel sample. carry at least the minimum 3-kilo mandatory fuel sample.
25.10. The maximum deflections specified below will be measured at the centre lines of
the front and rear axles of the Car as follows. First, the tyre pressures must be set to
14psi Front and 12psi Rear. Next, the front and rear reference measurements will be
noted before two (2) equal loads of 100kg are applied to the sprung chassis
simultaneously at the front and rear axle centre line and the new measurements noted,
the maximum deflection will include any tyre deflection. DEFLECTION TEST FRONT AXLE
REAR AXLE Patrick Head Class 20mm max deflection 15mm max deflection Niki Lauda
Class 24mm max deflection 18mm max deflection
26. Aerodynamic Aids and Devices
26.1. Must comply with Appendix K, Appendix IX of the Code.
26.2. The number of skirts is limited, per Car and per Event, to a maximum of one set (1
LH and 1 RH) of skirts with no replacement permitted. The skirts will be marked and/or
sealed at scrutineering by the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility
Delegate.
26.3. These skirts are related solely to each individual Car (where applicable) and are
prescribed from the beginning of qualifying practice to the end of the races and may not
be exchanged and/or loaned between other Competitors Cars.
26.4. Ground Effect Cars that originally ran non-fixed or fixed (up to the end of 1982)
skirts in period and ran with or without front wings may be fitted with a front wing to
the specification detailed in the Technical Drawing of Appendix IX of Appendix K as the
alternative to the period specification.
26.5. The only modification allowed to the design of the FIA Technical Drawing is the
addition of a single 900 folded gurney, maximum of 10mm high, and mounted with the
rear of the gurney level with the rear edge of the wing. This wing can be made from
either aluminium or carbon fibre and be fitted with flat aluminium endplates that extend
no further than 20 mm beyond the profile section (front, back, lowest and highest
points) of the wing. See pictures below:
26.6. The use of carbon fibre for front or rear wings, including any side plates, brake
ducts, or any other parts of the Car is forbidden unless a Competitor is able to prove that
this material was used on the specific Car at International Event(s) in period.
26.7. At any time during a Event, the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical and
Eligibility Delegates may select a Car(s) for a front wing deflection test. This test will
require the Car to be on a level surface with the front of the chassis supported by a short
chassis stand enabling the front wheels to be off the ground. Reference drop
measurements will be taken from the lowest point on each front wing endplate to the
ground. Next, two (2) equal loads of 40kg will be applied simultaneously to the front
wing mainplane at the closest point to the endplate and the new drop measurements
noted. The maximum combined deflection acceptable is 10.0 mm. Any Car failing this
test will be reported to the Stewards who may impose a penalty.
27. Data Acquisition, Onboard Camera’s & Sensors
27.1. During an Event, Cars may use data acquisition systems to monitor the following
parameters: engine rpm, engine oil pressure, engine oil temperature, engine water
temperature, fuel pressure and water pressure and one (1) lambda. Car speed may be
recorded by either GPS or the use of one wired wheel speed sensor, providing it is not
fitted to any engine-driven wheel or driveshaft.
27.2. No other form of Competitor / chassis data acquisition is permitted at any time
during an Event, including but not limited to any form of second (2nd) lambda, throttle,
brake, steering, aerodynamic, pitot, suspension position or load sensors. The fitment of
any or all of the above sensors is strictly forbidden for the duration of the Event.
27.4. If during the course of the Event a Competitor is found to have reconnected any
sensor during any session, he they will be reported to the Stewards.
27.5. A maximum of 2 on-board pencil cameras (not GoPro style) are permitted and
must be securely fitted within the original silhouette looking from the front of the Car
(refer also to 11.3 of these regulations). On-board cameras are strictly forbidden to be
fitted inside the cockpit or footwell area of the Car. Stick-on or suction mounts are
forbidden. GoPro and similar cameras are strictly forbidden to be used by the
Competitor but may be used by the series official media team who must seek prior
approval from the South Korea Historic Grand Prix Technical & Eligibility Delegate. See
pictures of allowed on-board cameras below: ALLOWED: NOT ALLOWED:
27.6. Cars should maintain a period-style dash wherever possible, and for safety reasons
NO form of instrumentation/display is permitted to be added on the steering wheel.
27.7. For steering wheels fitted with a ‘Toggle’ style engine kill switch, it is advisable to
have a metallic shroud around the lever.
27.8. Steering wheels must be of the full circular type and may have flat bottom
appearance. Open top (with horns) steering wheels with/without integral displays are
forbidden.
27.9. Any footages from the onboard videos are the right to the organiser. And the
organizer reserves the right to use the footage for sporting review or commercials. With
reference to Art 11.3 of these regulations, South Korea Historic Grand Prix Officials may
request copies of onboard camera footage to assist in any sporting investigations.
27.10. South Korea Historic Grand Prix reserves the right to request any / all onboard
camera footage for commercial purposes.
27.11. Inside-helmet cameras are only permitted if they are FIA-approved accessories,
designed for use with helmets homologated under the FIA standards and listed in the
manufacturer’s homologation documentation for that specific helmet model. Any
helmet fitted with a nonapproved or nonhomologated camera will be deemed non-
compliant. All Competitors must wear a current FIA homologated crash helmet as
defined by Appendix L to the code. The use of any form of visor cam or inside-helmet
camera is only permitted if it is a type of accessory approved by the FIA and designed for
use with helmets homologated under the FIA standards list in the manufacturer’s
homologation documentation for that specific helmet model. The Competitor must
provide the helmet manufacturer’s homologation documentation for the model when
asked by the scrutineers at kit inspection.
27.12. It is strictly forbidden to affix any form of bracket to the shell of the helmet for
the purpose of fitting a camera. Any helmet fitted with a nonapproved or non-
homologated camera will be deemed non-compliant and will be reported to the
Stewards.
27.13. Any helmet camera must be in place at the time of kit inspection where it will be
checked for conformity and signed off by the scrutineers.
27.14. Any helmet camera found to be in use which has not been signed off by the
scrutineers will be removed immediately and given to the Stewards who may impose a
penalty.
28. Onboard Starters
28.1. As per FIA Appendix K, Appendix IX, Para 6, onboard air starters may
bechanged to an onboard electric starter together with an Anderson style
boost battery connector. 28.2. For the 2026 event, and in the interest of
ensuring Events are not compromised by Cars stranded on track, it is highly
recommended that all Cars with an onboard air starter upgrade to an
electric starter.
29. Safety
29.1. ROPS must comply with Appendix K, Appendix II of the Code.
29.2. When seated correctly in the Car and with the safety belts
securelyfastened, there must be a minimum of 50mm clearance between
the top of the Competitor’s crash helmet and a line drawn horizontally from
the top of the ROPS.
29.3. The wearing of an FIA-approved FHR system, in accordance withAppendix L,
Chapter III Article 3 is mandatory for all Competitors.
29.4. Competitors must wear overalls, gloves, long underwear, a balaclava,socks
and shoes, which meet the FIA Standard FIA 8856-2018. Helmets and
clothing must pass Scrutineering before every round. The Competitor does
not need to be present when his equipment is presented. Drivers may be
requested to present any or all equipment to the Samsung Speedway
scrutineers at any time during any Event.
29.5. Fully operational fire systems must conform to current FIA
minimumstandards. The systems must not be plumbed into the original
Car’s system and the kit must only be fitted as per the instructions supplied
and using the supplied tubing and nozzles. Failure to comply will void the
homologation of the unit. It is recommended to have the original
manufacturer's fitting instruction leaflet available with the Car's paperwork.
29.6. As per FIA Appendix K, Article 5.15.1, all cars must be fitted with a
safetybelt harness complying to either FIA Standard No. 8853/98 or FIA
Standard No.
8853-2016.
29.7. The use of ‘tank tape or gaffer tape’ to cover the Competitor’s seat
and/orcockpit padding is forbidden, any covering must be of a flameproof
material.
29.8. All other fire protection including personal racewear clothing and
helmetsmust be to current FIA standards and comply with the Code (see
also art. 29.4 of these regulations). Checks may be carried out at any time,
and in case of any infringement during a session, the Competitor will be
reported and may be disqualified.
29.9. South Korea Historic Grand Prix reserves the right to cancel an entry atany
time should it feel that it is not being prepared to the highest technical and
safety standards.
29.10. Any bodywork accident damage incurred during a Event or outside of
aEvent must be repaired prior to the next Event for which a Car is entered.
30. Radio communication
30.1. Pit-to-car and car-to-pit radio communications are permitted. However, itis
the responsibility of the Competitor to request approval from the relevant
authorities in the country in which the Event is to take place, to use a
dedicated frequency. It is the Competitor’s responsibility to ensure than any
costs involved are met and that they receive the appropriate approval and
authorization (e.g., short-term frequency assignment) from the relevant
authorities.
30.2. It is strictly forbidden to carry a mobile phone device inside the cockpit
atany time whilst driving in an Event.
31. Protests, Appeals & Force Majeure
31.1. All protests must be lodged in accordance with Article 13 of the Code.
31.2. All protests must be made in writing and handed to the the Chair
Steward,together with a sum to be specified in the Supplementary
Regulations. If the protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of
different parts of a Car, the claimant must pay an additional deposit set by
the Stewards.
31.3. The right to protest lies only with a Competitor. South Korea, any
officialacting in his official capacity may, even in the absence of a protest,
take such official action at an Event as the case warrants.
31.4. All appeals shall be governed by Article and local rules of the Code.
31.5. The Protest and Appeal Fees ( R.O.K ) are as follows:
Protest Fee: South Korea local fee Appeal Fee: South Korea local fee
31.6. RMDI&E ENTERTAINMENT, SOUTH KOREA HISTORIC GRAND PRIX and
SAMSUNG SPEEDWAY, together with any associated companies and partners (together
SOUTH KOREA HISTORIC GRAND PRIX) shall not be deemed either liable or to be in
breach of Contract if any Event or race is cancelled or postponed due to any
circumstances beyond South Korea Historic Grand Prix reasonable control, including but
not limited to any Act of God, explosion, flood, significant weather event, fire or
accident, pandemic, war or threat of war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorism,
sabotage, regulations, bye-laws, prohibitions or measures of any kind on the part of any
governmental or local authority, strikes, other industrial actions or power failure.
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