Judicial Process

Motorsport Ireland has a clearly defined judicial process for penalties, appeals and inquiries. With an online payment system, a detailed set of regulations, and a selection of forms, this page should contain all you need to best represent your interests when posed with an official decision.

Judicial Layers

1

Clerk of the Course

The first layer of the judicial process for competitors is when a decision is issued by the Clerk of the Course (COC). This may be on instruction from the Chief Scrutineer for a technical offense, or it may be a direct decision. Additionally, a competitor may protest something to the COC if you feel it may be relevant to the competition at hand.

2

Stewards

If you are unhappy with a decision by the COC, you can appeal this to the Stewards of the event. You will have just 30 minutes to lodge this appeal, so act quickly. If a COC is unsure themselves, they can refer something to the Stewards to rule on directly. Stewards can also operate independently and even hold hearings post-event in certain circumstances.

3

Courts

The highest judicial layer of motorsport in Ireland is the National Court. If you are unhappy with the decision of the Stewards, you can appeal to the National Court of Appeal. Your case will be heard by an independent panel of three experts who can override or uphold any decision made by the Stewards. Once ruled upon, this decision is final.

Pay Appeal Fees Online

Questions?

If you’re stuck at any point in the process, you can contact the Motorsport Ireland Clerk of the Courts Alex Sinclair. He’s here to assist you with any questions related to penalties, appeals, and inquiries.

Note:
The office is not open on Saturdays and Sundays, so responses may not be issued if sent during an event at the weekend.