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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 | ||||||||||
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.
