The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) remains firm in its stance to fine State Council Executive Paul Zsidy for competing in an Australian Auto Sport Alliance (AASA) event.

The AASA called for CAMS to reverse its decision to issue Zsidy a $5,000 suspended fine after breaching constitution guidelines by racing in the AASA sanctioned Winton round of the Australian Formula Ford Series in September.

CAMS stands by its decision reiterating that state council members are not permitted to compete in any motor racing event not recognised by the governing body.

The statement notes that a lesser penalty was issued to Zsidy following his “sincere apology” for breaking clause 14b of the CAMS Constitution regulations.

CAMS has also outlined that “aside from members who hold a governance role” it does not prohibit regular members from competing in non CAMS sanctioned events.

“The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport notes the comments made in a statement issued on 10 November, 2016 by the AASA regarding Paul Zsidy,” read a statement from CAMS.

“Mr. Zsidy, a member of the Victorian State Council Executive of CAMS, had participated at a non-CAMS event at Winton on 24 September, 2016.

“Under the CAMS Constitution, CAMS State Council Members are not permitted to participate in four wheeled motor sport activities not recognised by CAMS or the FIA – as listed in 14.(b)(ix).

“Mr. Zsidy knew of those obligations and has since accepted the consequences of his decision to compete at an AASA event. Given the clear nature of the breach, the CAMS Board was obliged to uphold the rule within the CAMS Constitution.

“Mr. Zsidy’s exemplary work on the Victorian State Council and sincere apology was duly noted by the CAMS Board, and therefore he was only issued with the lesser penalty of a reprimand to acknowledge the breach.

“Aside from members who hold a governance role with CAMS, such as the State Council, CAMS does not prohibit regular members, competition licence holders or CAMS Affiliated car clubs from participation with organisations other than CAMS or the FIA should they wish to do so.

“CAMS is a not-for-profit organisation, focused on the administration, development, promotion and regulation of motor sport.

“This includes active investment towards driver development, local and international officials training, growth in grassroots participation and advocacy for motor sport towards all levels of Government.

“Despite the AASA purporting to be an equivalent of CAMS, the organisation is not recognised as a National Sporting Organisation by the Australian Sports Commission for four wheeled motor sport.

“AASA is not affiliated with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and it does not recognise the International Sporting Code. Nor does the FIA recognise the authority, or existence, of the AASA.”