31. Promotional Activites -- Cars, Pit Walks And Autograph Sessions

31.1.

In order to retain a level of equality between Teams and drivers, the following restrictions apply during all Events:

a. Additional laps with the race cars and drivers entered in the Competition are only authorised as part of media activities to aid the promotion of the Event, including tracking laps for photo shoots, filmed laps for TV programmes or other activities organised by the Promoter.

b. Promotional activities with road cars may be organised by Teams for their VIP guests or Media with permission from the Promoter. Promotional activities with GT3 race cars are not authorised except with exceptional permission from the SRO Sporting Board. Drivers competing in the GT Challenge Asia Series or GT4 Asia Series may take part in any such activities.

c. Promotional activities with race cars which are not eligible for the GT Challenge Asia Series, GTC Asia or GT4 Asia Series may be authorised with permission from the Promoter. Drivers competing in the GT Challenge Asia Series, GTC Asia and GT4 Asia Series Competition may take part in these activities.

d. There are no restrictions on drivers and Teams competing in other races taking place at the same Event, as long as this does not impact on their participation in the mandatory elements of the main GT Challenge Asia and GT4 Asia Series Competition, including briefings, podiums, press conferences etc.

e. N/A

Any breaches of these rules will be reported to the Stewards. Penalties may go as far as disqualification from the Competition.

31.2.

Cars are expected to remain at the track from the time they are scheduled to undergo Scrutineering until the end of the Competition.

Exceptions, as specified in advance by the Promoter, may include Parades, Car exhibitions and Demonstrations taking place outside the circuit or neighbouring areas.

31.3. Autograph sessions

Autograph sessions may be scheduled during any Event at the time given in the Official Timetable. Drivers are expected to attend any such sessions, dressed in Team uniform, at the scheduled time, and to make themselves available for the full duration. Any failure to attend by drivers competing in the Pro category may be reported to the Stewards of the Meeting.

31.4. Pit walks

Pit walks may be scheduled during any Event. The time will be listed in the Official Timetable. Cars must be on display in their pit garage for the whole period. Garage doors must be up. Cars must not be manoeuvred during the pit walk. Under no circumstances can refuelling take place during this period. Teams may place their Tensa barriers at the front of the garage. Any infringements will be reported to the Stewards of the Meeting.