As we all know, motorsport can be a dangerous sport. This self-extraction requirement will equip competitors with the skills and muscle memory, through additional practice, on how to exit their vehicle quickly during an emergency.

Time is so important in emergency situations, particularly those involving fire or dangerous leaks following an incident.

This brings our extraction guidelines brings us into line with the FIA standards used around the world.

Tests will take place at events around Australia as part of scrutineering/during a designated time as listed in the event supplementary regulations.

Yes, both driver and co-driver must meet the self-extraction time limit.

You can practice as much as you like, whether that’s at home with your vehicle or in the lead up to the event. Regularly practicing your self-extraction techniques will only make the process simpler and improve your reaction times.

The driver is not permitted to compete in that car until a test is passed. You will be able to have multiple attempts at passing this requirement.

As per Motorsport Australia’s Medical Standards click here to view, any individual with a disability or other impairment which may reasonably compromise their ability to safely handle an automobile under racing conditions will be permitted to participate, providing prior approval has been granted by Motorsport Australia. Further evaluation may be required, of which this process already exists as noted in Section 2.1 (c) of the Medical Standards.

Yes, testing may take place at any Motorsport Australia sanctioned event.

This is a staged introduction of a time limit that will give existing competitors the opportunity to practice and improve their self-extraction techniques.