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Membership
Rules 2007
The
SMRA invites all who enjoy Super Modified Drag Racing
– Racers and their Teams, Race Fans and Sponsors
alike to support the class through annual SMRA membership.
We all recognise that there is strength in numbers and
membership of the SMRA can only help to raise the profile
of the class and the sport of drag racing in general.
The
SMRA is a voluntary – non-profit making organisation
dedicated to bringing awareness and support to Super
Modified and Drag Racing as a whole.
Objectives: -
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To promote and represent Super Modified
• To unite and organise all Racers and interested
parties
• To regulate the relations and provide a voice
between racers and the clubs/promoters
• To ensure the integrity of parity and fairness
in all SM Competition
• To be involved in any decision making process
in establishing/making changes to the Rules of Super
Modified
• To further the Class in the sport of Drag Racing
SMRA
– Officials: -
The
SMRA shall elect a Chairperson and Secretary on an Annual
basis.
The
electoral term shall run from 1st January – 31st
December each year. Election shall be by a simple majority
vote of full members. Elections shall take place at
the final meeting of the racers calendar, which will
be regarded as the AGM. Nominations for office must
be submitted to the Chairperson 30 days prior to the
election. Only current full SMRA members attending the
membership meeting may participate in voting
No
salary is received and there is no office for the purpose
there – of. All officers either elected or appointed
shall be classed as full members with voting rights.
The officers shall meet as appropriate and communicate
discussions that take place via the member’s newsletters.
The
SMRA shall appoint a tech committee for representation
at all appropriate meetings and to ensure that Super
Mod rules are upheld at all times.
Membership
Categories & Fees: -
SMRA
Members fall into the following categories
•
Full Members (Super Mod Racers only) £50.00 Annual
Fee
• Associated Members (All associated and interested
parties) £25.00 Annual Fee
Membership
Details: -
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Full SMRA Members will receive the following: -
SMRA
Membership decal & T-shirt
Copy of SM Class Rules
Consultation
- No changes will take place to Super Mod Class Rules
or SMRA membership rules without consultation with all
SMRA members.
Voting
Rights - Full SMRA members have the right to cast a
vote and fully participate in the decision making process
around all SMRA issues
• Associated Members will receive the following:-
SMRA
Membership decal & T-shirt
Consultation
– No changes will take place to Super Mod Class
Rules or SMRA membership rules without consultation
with all SMRA members.
Applications
for Membership: -
•
Each applicant shall complete and sign an application
form (available from the 'Applications' section).
• Each application form shall contain a declaration
to be signed by the applicant agreeing and accepting
the conditions of membership and abide by the rules
of the SMRA.
• Each application for membership will be returned
with the appropriate annual fee to the SMRA Secretary.
Conditions
of Membership: -
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All full members must hold a valid competition licence
• Member's racecars must meet the racetrack inspection/MSA
scrutineer requirements as well as Super Mod Rules.
• All full members must have passed scrutineering
and tech inspection within 2 previous seasons.
• SMRA members will respect the rules of the track
and promoters at all events
• The SMRA reserves the right to immediately and
permanently revoke all membership rights and privileges
from any member who is found to be under the influence
of any illicit drug or alcohol while competing at any
event that is designated by the Association. There will
be no exceptions to this rule. Revocation of membership
can occur when a member behaves in a manner detrimental
to the good name of the Association.
• Each member agrees that the act of entering
the Association shall constitute an agreement by him
or her to be bound by all the rules covering the SMRA
and Super Modified. He or she also agrees to be bound
by any and all decisions of the SMRA or technical directors
and to release said officers from liability for an alleged
erroneous decision.
• All members must sign a form releasing the Association
from any liability resulting from accident or injury
incurred while participating in or attending any Association
racing or social event.
SMRA Officials 2007:
Tech Officials: Rob Loaring
, Nick Davies
Treasurer: Nick Davies
Chairperson: Andy Kirk
Secretary: Tina Gibbs
Membership enquiries should be addressed to:
Tina
Gibbs
SMRA Secretary
Heathfield Farm
Sharts Heath Road
Woking,
Surrey
GU22 ORG
Email:
tina@gibbs.ndirect.co.uk
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