Mini Challenge Switzerland
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| Vehicle type | Touring car |
| Country or region | Europe |
| Previous names | Mini Race Challenge |
| First season | 2007 |
| vehicles | Mini |
| tires | Yokohama |
| Official website | www.mini.ch |
The Mini Challenge Switzerland is a Swiss motorsport race series, which since 2007 according to the rules of the automobile slalom , sprint and hill climb is discharged. The races take place as part of various series and events, including the ACS Slalom Trophy and the Renault Classic Club .
history
In 2007 the Mini Race Challenge became the Mini Challenge Switzerland. Standard vehicles from Mini are used , which are adapted to the current models at regular intervals. The Mini Cooper S and currently the Mini John Cooper Works have already competed in this racing series.
Technical regulations
Only vehicles of the Mini brand that have been prepared by BMW Switzerland are permitted. The regulations are very strict and do not allow changes to be made to parts that affect aerodynamic or driving dynamics components such as the engine, transmission and brakes.
In the interior of the vehicle, safety-related modifications such as roll bars and fire extinguishing systems, as well as the removal of the rear seat, on-board tools and parcel shelf are permitted. In addition, large parts of the interior remain untouched.
Repairs and the spare parts service are handled exclusively via official Mini agencies in Switzerland or Mini Service partners. At official Swiss Mini agencies or service partners, repairs and spare parts are documented using the repair or spare parts form. Before the start of the race, the repairs carried out or the spare parts installed are checked for their implementation in accordance with these regulations. The technical acceptance takes place on the racing course.
Sporting regulations
A valid category B driving license and a corresponding annual license from Auto Sport Switzerland are required to take part in the Mini Challenge Switzerland races . The participants must also have a place of residence in Switzerland or in the Principality of Liechtenstein . Guest starters with a day license from ASS are also entitled to start. According to the FIA regulations, all drivers must wear a helmet including the HANS system , overalls, gloves, shoes, socks and underwear in a fire-proof design.
run
Since 2007 races have taken place in Switzerland , France , Germany and Italy .
- Switzerland: Frauenfeld , Interlaken , Saanen , Chamblon , Oberhallau , Drognens, Ambrì , Romont, Gurnigel , Reitnau , Lignières , La Roche, La Berra , Bure
- Germany: Hockenheim
- France: Anneau du Rhin, Dijon , Frontenaud
- Italy: Varano
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d mini website: regulations. (No longer available online.) On: www.www.mini.ch/de , archived from the original on January 3, 2014 ; Retrieved January 3, 2014 .
- ↑ Mini website: vehicles. (No longer available online.) On: www.www.mini.ch/de , archived from the original on January 3, 2014 ; Retrieved January 3, 2014 .
- ↑ Autosport - website: Download regulations. At: www.autosport-ch.com , accessed on January 3, 2014 .
- ↑ Autosport - website: Licenses download. At: www.autosport-ch.com , accessed on January 3, 2014 .