MOTORSPORT UK RESPONDS TO FLOOR PAN ISSUE

Motorsport UK has responded to the issue of floor pan regulations for Ford Escorts, as highlighted in Motorsport News two weeks ago (see MN, August 4).

A Motorsport UK statement read: “There have been no regulation changes. We are producing guidance for scrutineers and competitors to clarify the existing regulations, specifically regarding the level of chassis/ bodyshell modification that would require a vehicle to hold a Category Two Vehicle Passport.

It is important to note that the categorisation of a vehicle in Category

Two does not affect its eligibility for any rally events.

“If a vehicle is highlighted as requiring a Category Two Passport, we will offer a suitable timeframe for the vehicle to be reinspected and the new Category Two Passport issued. We have agreed to waive the Category Two application fee for any cars with an existing Passport/logbook that needs recategorising.

“We are finalising this guidance and will publish in the coming weeks.”