Regularity Brochure

WHAT IS A REGULARITY TRIAL ?
A regularity trial is NOT a race but a speed trial, and the only focus is driving your car at speed on a race
track with the key objective of driving each lap as consistently as possible over a given number of laps.
This type of event is NOT about how fast your car, or driving is, it is about how consistently you can drive
your car to a given lap time, and how you can do this better than the other drivers. These events are
specifically designed to create an enjoyable, low-cost and low-risk way for people to enjoy their cars
and compete in motorsport without the pressure of an outright racing environment.
Competitors nominate a lap time after the practice session(s), and then during the trial, you have to lap
as close to that nomiated time as possible, if you go too fast or too slow you will acrue penalty points.
The driver who has accumulated the least points at the end of the trial wins.
Whilst driving around a race track consistently may seem simple, remember, you cannot use any form
of timing device whilst driving, so you have to use your speedo, your engine rev’s, gear changes, braking
points, and racing lines to determine how fast you’re going. You will also be on the track with other
competitors, so you may be passed or have to pass another car, this can only be carried out on the
straights, so you have to drive strategically.

Here is some more information on the Regularity Trial from Mark McGuinness:

Some key points to note –

Regularity trial is open to both

• Classic Homologated Race vehicles
• Road Registered and WOF road vehicles
• If you’re driving a Homologated race car you will need ALL the standard safety equipment and race apparel as per Schedule
• Entrants will need either a fulltime MSNZ Clubsport license(105.00 p/a  or greater

Or a single day MSNZ Clubsport License (available on the day) and $40.00

• Competitors are not racing, they are attempting to lap the circuit as close to a self-nominated lap time as possible

The objective is about enjoying driving the car faster than allowable on the road, and developing driving skills at the same time. It is far more difficult than it sounds.

• We will be debuting this new event at the Southern Classic in 2026 Feb 13^th – 15^th .
• The entry price will be negotiable if we receive interest from 3-5 members, we can look at a group discount.

And if someone is interested let me know and I can provide more assistance.