Motorsport Australia would like to advise members that the Motorsport Australia Manual, Technical Appendix for 2024 has been published. 

Whilst changes have been applied across several of the Technical Appendix schedules and can be found at Technical Appendix – Summary of Changes, there are some key changes to note listed below.

SCHEDULE D – APPAREL – Snell SA2010/SAH2010 Helmets / Refuelling Apparel
As originally advised in the 2017 Manual, Snell SA2010 and Snell SAH 2010 standard helmets have now been moved from Level A standards to Level B and therefore no longer compliant where a Level A helmet is required.

The minimum requirement for refuelling apparel has been updated to reference apparel that is defined by the Motorsport standards listed in Schedule D.

Please refer to Motorsport Australia Manual; Technical Appendix – Schedule D for further information.

SCHEDULE H – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – Circuit Race
As of 1 January 2024, Fire Extinguishers are now compulsory for all Automobiles in a Circuit Race.

Each Automobile must be fitted with a fire extinguisher in a Circuit Race as follows:

National Championship, Cup, Trophy, Challenge or Series:
– A plumbed-in fire extinguisher system in accordance with FIA Technical List No. 16 or FIA Technical List No. 52 and fitted in accordance with FIA Code Appendix J. Article 253.

National, State and Club Competition:
– A hand-held extinguisher in accordance with Table H1; or
– A plumbed-in fire extinguisher system in accordance with FIA Technical List No. 16 or FIA Technical List No. 52 and fitted in accordance with FIA Code Appendix J. Article 253

Please refer to Motorsport Australia Manual; Technical Appendix – Schedule H and Technical FAQ for further information.

SCHEDULE J – SAFETY CAGE STRUCTURES
A maximum duration of two years between safety cage registration and logbook application has been introduced.

Dismountable joints J-48 and J-49 have been removed from the schedule and notification of additional dismountable joints to be removed from the schedule effective 1 January 2025.

The use of Aluminium safety cage structures will be phased out, with only compliant steel safety cage structures permitted for Race, Rally and Off Road competition, regardless of date of safety cage registration or logbook issue (Excluding 5th Category Historic Automobiles).

For National level Race, Rally or Off Road Competition – Effective from 1 January, 2025

For Race, Rally or Off Road Competition – Effective from 1 January, 2026 

Existing aluminium structures may be replicated in steel, on application to Motorsport Australia Technical Dept., in which case some conditions may be applied.

Please refer to Motorsport Australia Manual; Technical Appendix – Schedule J for further information.