Common use of Pits Clause in Contracts

Pits. The (refuelling) and pit area should be clearly distinct and separated from the main track and as close as possible to the drivers' podium. A fire-extinguisher is mandatory. Exit from and entrance to the main track is advised to be on a slow section of the track. Drivers have to reduce speed while entering the pit area. Track design must include both right and left turns and must have a straight of minimum 60 metres / l64 feet. Outside barriers must provide positive means of stopping a car when missing a corner or out of driver's control. The consideration at selection of the outside barriers shall be the protection of the spectators and not the cars, although, if both can be obtained, it is ideal. The outside barriers must be at least 40 centimetres/l6 inches away from the marking lines of the track. A solid fence of one (1) metre/3.30 feet in height must be placed behind the outside barriers made from a material to stop an out of control car. Inside barriers must avoid short-cutting of corners or cars getting on other parts of the track. Inside barriers must be positioned and dimensioned to avoid cars flying over the outside barriers into the public. Inside barriers must be smooth and must be 20 cm/8 inches away from the marking lines on the track. No dots will be used on high speed sections. The inner and outer surroundings of the track must have grass or other suitable materials, such as concrete. The object of these surroundings is to slow down the car that leaves the track. The car must be able to leave the infield or outfield on its own to minimise marshal assistance. A starting line must be painted across the track, preferably in front of the time keeping. The starting line must be located more than 10 metres/33 feet away from the first corner. The grid will be painted on the track, preferably on the straight. Two (2) rows of numbered boxes will be located on the track with approximately 2.5 metres-3 metres/ 8.20 feet-9.84 feet space between each row. On one (1) side, the boxes will be numbered 1, 3, 5 etc. and on the other side 2, 4, 6 etc. No. 1 box is situated 3 metres/9.84 feet in front of No. 3; No. 2 stands 3 metres/9.84 feet in front of No. 4 etc. The boxes should have a width of 50 centimetres / 19.68 inches.

Pits. The (refuelling) and pit area should be clearly distinct and separated from the main track and as close as possible to the drivers' podium. A fire-extinguisher is mandatory. Exit from and entrance to the main track is advised to be on a slow section of the track. Drivers have to reduce speed while entering the pit area. Track design must include both right and left turns and must have a straight of minimum 60 metres / metres/l64 feet. Outside barriers must provide positive means of stopping a car when missing a corner or out of driver's control. The consideration at selection of the outside barriers shall be the protection of the spectators and not the cars, although, if both can be obtained, it is ideal. The outside barriers must be at least 40 centimetres/l6 inches away from the marking lines of the track. A solid fence of one (1) metre/3.30 feet in height must be placed behind the outside barriers made from a material to stop an out of control car. Inside barriers must avoid short-cutting of corners or cars getting on other parts of the track. Inside barriers must be positioned and dimensioned to avoid cars flying over the outside barriers into the public. Inside barriers must be smooth and must be 20 cm/8 inches away from the marking lines on the track. No dots will be used on high speed sections. The inner and outer surroundings of the track must have grass or other suitable materials, such as concrete. The object of these surroundings is to slow down the car that leaves the track. The car must be able to leave the infield or outfield on its own to minimise marshal assistance. A starting line must be painted across the track, preferably in front of the time keeping. The starting line must be located more than 10 metres/33 feet away from the first corner. The grid will be painted on the track, preferably on the straight. Two (2) rows of numbered boxes will be located on the track with approximately 2.5 metres-3 metres/ 8.20 feet-9.84 feet space between each row. On one (1) side, the boxes will be numbered 1, 3, 5 etc. and on the other side 2, 4, 6 etc. No. 1 box is situated 3 metres/9.84 feet in front of No. 3; No. 2 stands 3 metres/9.84 feet in front of No. 4 etc. The boxes should have a width of 50 centimetres / 19.68 centimetres/19.68 inches.