Changing a long-established practice is never easy. However positive the new proposal sounds, there will inevitably be some who believe that the traditional method is best. That’s why, for a change to be successful, it needs to be tested, considered and discussed with the key stakeholders, rather than being rushed into. And that careful process is exactly what Motorsport UK is undertaking when it comes to revolutionising its approach to scrutineering.
Autosport outlined last year how the governing body was trialling a new system where, instead of the pre-pandemic situation of every single car at a meeting being given a six-minute check before qualifying, 25% of entries (either chosen randomly from all competitors or all cars from certain categories are selected) are given a more extensive 15-minute examination. Around 100 events were run in such a manner last year and there was some very positive feedback. The trial is now continuing into this season, ahead of Motorsport UK finalising proposals for 2024.
