this is from the msa rag:
"Trial for suspension of penalty points in karting In a bid to improve driving standards within karting, the Motor Sports Council approved a proposal from the Judicial Advisory Panel to trial the suspension of penalty points for certain offences at kart events. The Panel proposed that Regulations C2.1.5(i) Driving and C2.1.5(ii) Failure to comply with flag or light signals be suspended for kart events until the end of this year. Competitors will still be punished at the time for their transgressions, but no penalty points will be imposed on their competition licence in relation to those incidents. “There have been anecdotal reports that some officials may have been wary of penalising drivers for offences that carry automatic penalty points,” says Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive. “There have also been representations made to the MSA that because of the comparatively large number of races they contest, kart competitors could be at greater risk of losing their licences when the regulations are properly imposed. “As the governing body, we do not believe that turning a blind eye to poor driving is good for the sport nor does it send out the right message to teams and competitors. We do have an urgent need to address a decline in driving standards – particularly in karting – which is turning people away from the sport. We will be monitoring this trial closely and very much hope that it will enable officials to punish offenders where appropriate and thereby raise standards for all competitors.” Regulation C2.1.5(iii) General Conduct will continue to attract penalty points for breaches of the regulation."
i guess its a case of wait and see. depends on the officials on the day, so no real change other than to retain drivers
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