19. Mandatory Equipment¶
19.1. Data Acquisition System¶
All Competitors must use the GT Challenge Asia Series data acquisition system as defined by SRO and listed in Appendix 7. This system must be used throughout each Competition and must work correctly at all times during each Competition. It serves exclusively to store the data acquired, which may be checked at any point during any Competition. The weight of the system is included in the minimum weight of the car.
All costs connected with the checking, servicing and updating of the system are borne entirely by the Competitors.
Please see article 27 for all information concerning the use of the Data Acquisition System.
19.2. Onboard Camera¶
It is mandatory for all cars to have an on-board camera fitted and functioning during every session. It is each team's responsibility to supply and fit the camera. It is the responsibility of each team to ensure the camera is switched on and recording 5 minutes before every session that the battery has been charged sufficiently to record the entire session and that there is sufficient memory on the card inserted to record the entire session. A clear forward-facing visual is required, the camera must be recording the view through the front windscreen that also includes the steering wheel and the display (DID) representing the Race Control messages and Marshal Flag signals unless advised otherwise by officials. The footage must be made available to the Race Director and, or the Stewards immediately when requested.
Any party/team that fails to comply will be sent to the stewards and may result in a penalty during the event.
All teams must complete and sign the onboard camera form and have the location, installation and fixing approved by the Scrutineers. SRO shall own the entire copyright and all other rights, titles and interests, including all other intellectual property rights to and in connection with any footage taken on any On-Board Camera. Competitors and/or teams may only use, distribute, share, upload or download any footage taken on a On-Board camera with the prior written consent from the Organisers.
Obligation for Television: All cars must be ready to be fitted with a television onboard camera when so requested.
On-Board Camera procedures may be amended throughout the season by Series Bulletin
19.3. Transponder¶
All competitors will be required to purchase and fit an Electronic Self Identification Modules to their cars for the purposes of accurate timing (These modules must be compatible with the timing systems used for the Series). Holders for these and detailed fitting instructions will be issued with the transponders and it will be the responsibility of the competitor to fit these in the car in the position and manner specified. The Modules must be in place and functioning correctly for all Series qualifying practice sessions and races. The setting and servicing of these items must only be carried out by properly authorised licensed Timekeepers. Competitors will be charged by the timing company for replacement of the Modules due to misuse or loss at any time during the season.
A driver Identifying Transponder (MyLaps Direct Power Transponder with a Driver ID Switch) will be required. It is the competitor's responsibility to ensure that these are used correctly and that the driver in the car is shown correctly on the timing screens for every session during the weekend
Competitors may not place electronic timing equipment within five metres of the official Start and/or Finish Line or any other official timing lines at any event or test session/day. Any such equipment placed within these zones will be removed
To ensure that the proper driver is shown at all times, the driver ID must not be changed before the car is stationary and must be correctly changed before the car crosses the pit exit loop.
Teams are responsible for making sure the correct driver is shown at all times on the timekeeping system.
If an incorrect driver ID is recorded at pit entry or pit exit, a penalty may be imposed by the Stewards
according to the following scale:
Fines will be awarded according to the following provision:
· First offence: three hundred dollars (300 dollars)
· Second offence: five hundred dollars (500 dollars)
· Third offence: one thousand dollars (1.000 dollars)
Please see Appendix 7 for details of the compatible Transponders.
19.4. N/A¶
19.5. GPS¶
Competitors will be required to install a data unit in each car for the purpose of transmitting GPS positioning data to the timekeeping system. It will be their responsibility to obtain and install this unit in accordance with the instructions given by the Promoter, and to ensure that it works correctly at all times during every session and race. Any such data may be used by Officials to inform any investigations or decisions. Failure to use the GPS correctly may result in a penalty from the Stewards. Should any car be involved in a serious collision, Teams are required to return the GPS box to the Timekeepers for checking.
19.6. Pit Box Cameras¶
It is mandatory for all teams to have a Pit Box camera fitted and functioning during every session. It is the teams responsibility to supply and fit the camera. The camera must be placed in a position to view and record the full allocated pit area working zone from the working line onwards and a minimum of two metre in each direction of the car. The angle and quality of footage may be inspected at each round.
It is the teams responsibility to ensure the camera is switched on and recording 5 minutes before every session, that the battery has been charged sufficiently to record the entire session and that there is sufficient memory on the card inserted to record the entire session. The team must supply the camera card and present the footage to the Race Director, when requested.
The cards and the images remain the property of the Organiser.
Any party/team that fails to comply will be sent to the Stewards and may result in a penalty during the event.
SRO shall own the entire copyright and all other rights, titles and interests, including all other intellectual property rights to and in connection with any footage taken on any Pit Box Camera.
Competitors and/or teams may only use, distribute, share, upload or download any footage taken on a Pit Box camera with the prior written consent from the Organisers.
19.7. Reserved for future use.¶
19.8. In-car marshalling system¶
An in-car marshalling system must be obtained by all Competitors and installed in each car in accordance with the instructions given. It will be the responsibility of each Team to rent this unit (see Appendix 7) and to ensure that this is working correctly at all times. Irrespective of the in-car marshalling light system, drivers must always abide by the instructions given by flags and/or light panels around the track. However, as an exception, the in-car marshalling system will be the primary method of communication in terms of FCY and SC and overrides the circuit flag and light signals solely in this respect. Flags, including black-and-white warning flags and blue flags may be shown on the displays, which will have the same value as any flag shown from the gantry at the Line.
19.16. ADR unit¶
In accordance with Article 1308 of Article 257A of Appendix J to the Code, ADR units are mandatory in all FIA GT3 cars homologated since 2016. The list of authorized units is given in Technical list 88, available on the FIA website. All teams must consult their manufacturer for fitting instructions in order to be in conformity with the technical regulations.