Authority: This event is organized by Knox Mountain Motor Sport and sanctioned by CACC and affiliated with ASN Canada FIA Inc. This event is conducted under the General Competition Regulations of CACC, and governed by the SoloSprint Rules of CACC and these supplementary regulations.

Eligibility: Any person is eligible to compete if they possess a valid competition license from the following list. Canadian Residents: CACC SoloSprint Senior, Ice Race (senior), or equivalent license issued by ASN Canada FIA Inc or another of its territories. U.S. Residents: SCCA Solo 1, Regional, National or Pro race license, or equivalent license issued by another ACCUS member. Others, FIA International license issued by your ASN, accompanied by a letter of permission. A valid provincial, state or international driver's license is also required. CACC licenses will NOT be available at the event.

Entry: See entry page for dates and rates. Completed entry forms and fees are required to constitute an entry. There will be a limit of 90 entries. Two drivers per car is acceptable (see specific rules below), though in the event we are at the limit of 90 entries preference will be given to single entry cars. Two cars per driver will not be allowed. The organizers reserve the right to refuse any entry. All drivers and crew members are required to have a weekend pass with them at all times during the event. Only one crew pass to the HOT PITS is given to the driver at registration. All other hillclimb passes must be purchased. NO ONE is allowed into the event without signing the waiver and having a wristband on their wrist.

Debbi Kopetski-Reid
1535 Duncan Drive
Kelowna, BC V1P 1L2
dkopetsk@bctree.com
Phone: 250-765-9844 or fax 250-763-7370

Two Driver/Car Entries: Two drivers per car entries will be allowed. The two entries in one car will be required to have different car numbers, which they must ensure are displayed on the vehicle for the appropriate driver. It is imperative that dual driver entries make sure that they have the correct number on the car. Failure to do so may result in the incorrect driver being credited for a run or the run being forfeited.

Refunds: Entry fees will be refunded only where the entrant is unable to attend. No refunds will be made to any entrant whose car has passed technical inspection. A written request will be required for a refund. Refunds will not be issued during the event.

Registration: Registration will be open from 9:00AM to 7:00PM on the Friday before hillclimb start, only. NO SATURDAY REGISTRATION

Technical Inspection: Technical Inspection will be open the Friday before hillclimb start from noon to 9:00PM in the pit area at the designated Tech Tent. Bring your paperwork, safety gear and car for inspection. No vehicle may enter the pre-grid area or the race course until it has passed technical inspection.

In the event that race vehicles have a current Annual tech inspection, drivers will still be required to present them selves and their personal safety gear to the Technical inspection with a signed inspection form and vehicle log book with a current inspection stamp.

If you are entering a Legends or Truck class, you must also present a current Rule Book from your applicable governing body, describing your class, and you must meet Knox Mtn safety equipment standards.

Running Order: Order of running will be posted on the official bulletin board in the pit area. Any competitor not ready for their correct turn for any run will forfeit their turn and will not be given an opportunity to take the run at a later time except with the permission of the Clerk of the Course.

Restarts and Re-runs: No re-runs will be granted for any other reason than red flagging of the car, failure of the timers, or at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. Re-runs, when allowed, must be taken at the end of the following race group. Two driver cars cannot be guaranteed re-runs. Because two driver cars can occupy both run groups, re-runs will have to be grouped separately. The organizers will attempt to accommodate this, but due to time constraints, re-runs may not be possible. Drivers may not take re-runs in the alternate driver's place except with the express permission of the Clerk of the Course.

Ties: Ties will be broken by taking the second fastest time of the competitors involved.

Official Closing of the Course: If for any reason it becomes necessary to close the course while a competitor is running, this will be done by waving of Red Flags by an event official. If a competitor fails to stop upon the display of a red flag, that competitor will be excluded from the event.

Results: Results will be declared and presentations will be made after the competition ends. Results will remain unofficial until 1 hour after the closing of the event.

Timing Trailer: The timing trailer is out of bounds to all persons except officials in the execution of their duties. Entrants or their crews in this area are subject to exclusion from the event. Direct all inquiries to the Pit Marshall.

Official Notice Board: The Official Notice Board will be adjacent to or opposite the hot pit area.

Insurance: The event is insured under the ASN Canada FIA Inc. master insurance plan issued by Jones Brown Insurance. Limits are Spectator Liability - $5,000,000; Participant Legal Liability - $5,000,000; AD&D - $25,000; Weekly Indemnity - $100/wk for 104 weeks.

Event Officials:
Chief Organizer - Bryan Fulton
Clerk of the Course - Bruce Newton
Registrar - Debbi Kopetski-Reid
Timing - Anthony Rehlingler
Safety - Wayne Bailey
Pit Marshall - Wayne Bailey
Steward of the Meet - TBA by CACC

Illegal Runs: Anyone observed by the RCMP or event officials making illegal runs up Knox Mountain, will not be permitted to enter the event.

Alcohol and Drugs: Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not permitted. Consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs by a driver or crewmember will result in immediate exclusion of the entry. Please note "During the Event" means all day, until the last car is down the hill and the course is declared closed. Please be aware that we are using a city park and all laws pertaining to alcohol and drugs apply.

Vehicle and Driver Safety Requirements:

1. Any four-wheeled vehicle in safe condition as determined at technical inspection may be used. Failure to comply with applicable rules will result in exclusion from the event.
2. All drivers must wear the required safety equimpment and have harnesses fastened at all times when their vehicle is in motion on the racing surface. Balaclavas and gloves are not required to be worn when following a safety vehicle down the hill at the end of a run group. When following the safety vehicle down the hill, the Driver must maintain a speed of 60 kmh or less and be aware of two way traffic.
3. Cars competing in SP, and vintage cars raced before 1980 must have roll bars conforming to CACC GCR Appendix II, or Appendix L of the SCCA Solo events rules, although rollcages are highly recommended.
4. Cars competing in GTX, GTO, GTU classes must have roll cages complying with CACC GCR Appendix I,
5. Cars competing in Formula or SR classes must have roll bars complying with CACC regulations for their class.
6. All other cars, including cars competing in GT 1-5 classes must have roll cages complying with CACC GCR Appendix I.
7. A minimum 5 point safety harness complying with CACC CGR Appendix IV must be installed in the car and used by the driver at all times the car is in motion on the racing surface.
8. A fire suppression system complying with CACC GCR Appendix V section 6, or an all-metal fire extinguisher UL listed at 5BC or greater is required, except in Formula and SR classes. If a UL listed fire extinguisher is used it must be securely mounted in an all metal bracket and be within easy reach of the driver. Cars competing in GT 1-5 classes may substitute an approved fire extinguisher for the SCCA mandated fire suppression system.
9. Tires must be in good condition, having no cord or blemishes showing. Recapped, retread, or remolded tires are not permitted.
10. Brakes must be operational on all four wheels, and in excellent condition. Brakes are subject to testing.
11. All lights and reflectors must be either securely taped or removed.
12. Nitrous Oxide is strictly prohibited.
13. Closed roof cars must have the driver's door window fully open or removed when on course. A strap-type window net must be fitted such that the driver's arm(s) cannot extend outside the vehicle unintentionally. Mesh type window nets complying with SFI standard 27.1 are permitted. Alternatively, if a car is not equipped with an approved window net, the driver must wear SFI or FIA approved arm restraints Drivers of open cockpit cars must use SFI or FIA approved arm restraints.
14. Competitor Safety Equipment, including fire resistant driver's suit, gloves, socks and balaclava, complying with CACC GCR Appendix III Sections 2 & 3 is required.
15. Competitors must wear a safety helmet which meets one of the following FIA approved standards:
    1. BS 6658-85 TYPE-A and TYPE A/FR with all amendments (Great Britain)
    2. Snell Foundation 2000 SA ("M" not approved)
    3. SFI, Spec 31.1 and 31.2 (USA)

Drivers of open cockpit cars must wear a full coverage helmet and face shield. It is recommended that all other drivers wear eye protection.

Note: CACC rules are supplied with your license, or may be viewed at www.caccautosport.org/documents

Noise Abatement: The Knox Mountain Hill Climb is held inside the City of Kelowna owned, Knox Mountain Park, which is surrounded by residential subdivisions. The City of Kelowna insists that the event enforce the 96db. If the event participants (and race cars) abuse this rule then the City will not allow the Hill Climb to continue.

The Rule
Per the published rules, the maximum noise output for this event is 96 dB measured 50 feet from the racing line. No competing vehicles may exceed this limit during the entire event.

Rule Application

Any vehicle that exceeds the limit is subject to exclusion from the event. The organizers reserve the right to require that any vehicle with a sound level they consider objectionable have additional muffling installed.

The KMMS sound meter and operator are the official measurement. All readings are final.

Drivers that exceed the 96 db will be informed of the offence by a race official, scored a DNF for that run and given one chance to correct the car. All corrections must be approved by the technical director prior to next run. A second offence and the car will be prohibited from running.

Dual driver cars: Both drivers are responsible. If driver #1 is over the limit, the car needs to be repaired or changed before driver #2 can run.

Time permitting, cars close to the limit will be warned (92 - 95 db).

Time permitting, a voluntary sound reading might be offered on Friday during Technical inspection.

Upon modification of a vehicle the KMMS official Tech Chief and Organizers are the final authority as to whether a car will be allowed another opportunity to run.

Competition Numbers:

1. Competition numbers will be assigned as entries are received. If you have a number already on your car, please indicate it on your entry form, so that if possible, it can be reserved for you. Please also indicate a second and third choice, as your number may already be taken. Remember to bring material to the event to clearly renumber your car in case your current number cannot be used.
2. Numbers must be clearly and prominently displayed on the front and both sides of the car. Numbers must be at least 10" high with a nominal stroke of 1-1/2", except formula cars, which must have numbers at least 8" high with a nominal stroke of 1-1/2".
3. Any car coming to the start line without the numbers properly displayed may forfeit that run!!!!

Event Sponsor Decals: KMMS reserves the right to require, as a condition of entry, that participants display the decal of an event sponsor.

Addendum:To be eligible to participate in the Knox Mountain Hill climb the minimum competitor license requirements are:
Canadian Residents - a valid senior CACC Solo Sprint, Road Race, senior ice race or equivalent license issued by ASN Canada FIA Inc or another of its territories,
U.S. Residents - a valid SCCA senior Solo 1 Regional, National or Pro race license, ICSCC road race license, or equivalent license issued by another ACCUS member,
Others - FIA International license issued by your ASN, accompanied by a letter of permission.