Letter of Authority to race abroad on a nat a licence
Discussion
Guys, heads up for anyone that doesn't already know about this
1.4 – COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY. Changes to Article 18 of the FIA International Sporting Code over the winter means that all drivers, when competing outside the country of their issuing ASN, MUST be accompanied by a letter of authority from their ASN. Please note – this is a big change, do not leave theUK (or your country) to race, without a letter from the MSA (or your own ASN).
All you need to do is call the MSA licencing department, say you need the letter and quote your licence number. They'll then send you the letter by email and also by post.
Sorry if its already been covered on here, as per usual the search function isn't working...
1.4 – COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY. Changes to Article 18 of the FIA International Sporting Code over the winter means that all drivers, when competing outside the country of their issuing ASN, MUST be accompanied by a letter of authority from their ASN. Please note – this is a big change, do not leave theUK (or your country) to race, without a letter from the MSA (or your own ASN).
All you need to do is call the MSA licencing department, say you need the letter and quote your licence number. They'll then send you the letter by email and also by post.
Sorry if its already been covered on here, as per usual the search function isn't working...
What's the point of getting a 'A' licence then?
The MSA certifies you as an experienced racer, fit to take part in more 'professional' events or to race abroad on unfamilar circuits, as long as the event is registered on the National Events withAuthorised Foreign Participation Calendar for that country's ASN (phew! they do get longwinded, don't they!)
Why is another piece of paper required?
No doubt it has the FIA logo on it and therefore costs many beer tokens.
Does the MSA charge for this 'service'?
But thanks for the warning!
John
PS In which section of the Blue Book is this Para 1.4?
The MSA certifies you as an experienced racer, fit to take part in more 'professional' events or to race abroad on unfamilar circuits, as long as the event is registered on the National Events withAuthorised Foreign Participation Calendar for that country's ASN (phew! they do get longwinded, don't they!)
Why is another piece of paper required?
No doubt it has the FIA logo on it and therefore costs many beer tokens.
Does the MSA charge for this 'service'?
But thanks for the warning!
John
PS In which section of the Blue Book is this Para 1.4?
It's a requirement that's been brought in by the FIA. The MSA are issuing letters at no charge. The FIA rule change was only issued in January - I'd imagine that next year the MSA will include the starting permission on their licences as DSB have already for German licences.
If you're competing in an international permitted event overseas then you won't need a letter but if it's a National level event then you'll need the letter whatever kind of licence you hold.
The B to A mentioned in the OP is a slightly different subject, nothing has changed in that for the last x many years you have required a minimum of a Nat A to compete out of the UK. There may have been some anomalies such as the hillclimb mentioned.
If you're competing in an international permitted event overseas then you won't need a letter but if it's a National level event then you'll need the letter whatever kind of licence you hold.
The B to A mentioned in the OP is a slightly different subject, nothing has changed in that for the last x many years you have required a minimum of a Nat A to compete out of the UK. There may have been some anomalies such as the hillclimb mentioned.
Edited by Piglet on Sunday 11th March 13:13
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