The introduction of the CAMS Superlicence system has sparked an avalanche of debate.
The system has been introduced this season to ensure a certain driving standard is met by competitors in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.
CAMS elected to grant 16-year-old Alex Rullo a special dispensation to make his Supercars debut at Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport despite the teenager failing to meet the specified criteria to qualify for a Superlicence last week.
A day later the sport’s governing body declined to grant a dispensation to 23-year-old Dunlop Series driver Matt Chahda which blocked him from taking the second seat at LDM.
The decision arrived despite the Albury-based Chahda meeting at least half of the criteria.
Under the new procedure drivers wishing to race in Australia’s premier series must obtain a CAMS Superlicence instead of the International Circuit C Racing Licence requirement from previous years.
To qualify for a Superlicence applicants must be at least 17-years-old and meet CAMS’ points criteria.
Drivers must accrue a minimum of 13 points which is calculated from championship finishes in national categories over a five-year period.
Warburton claims the points system is weighted wrongly with categories such as the CAMS-run Formula 4 Championship carrying far too many points compared to other series.
While many agree a system should be in place, this week’s Pirtek Poll asks, should CAMS review the Superlicence system?
CAMS Supercars Superlicence Points System
|
CAMS Superlicence |
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|
CATEGORY |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
4TH |
5TH |
6TH |
7TH |
8TH |
9TH |
10TH+ |
|
VASC * |
13 |
11 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
DVS |
12 |
10 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
GT Endurance Championship |
12 |
10 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
GT Championship |
12 |
10 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
F4 * |
12 |
10 |
7 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Carrera Cup |
10 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Toyota Racing Series NZ |
10 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
NZ Touring Car Championship |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Formula Ford (State Champ) |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Formula Ford (NZ Champ) |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Production Cars (V8 Utes, Toyota 86, Group 3E) |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
V8 Touring Cars |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Touring Car Masters |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Aussie Racing Cars |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
GT3 Cup Challenge |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
GT Trophy |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Radical & Sports Racers |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Sports Sedans |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Formula 3 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Karting (KZ2, KA1) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
NOTE: Unless specifically indicated in the table above, the categories listed are those which compete in Australia under the auspices of CAMS.
* Eligible for FIA Superlicence and CAMS Superlicence points.
All other categories are eligible for CAMS Superlicence points.
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