The controversial redress procedure is set to be abolished following the release of Supercars’ new judicial process for the 2017 season.
New guidelines were presented to teams and drivers ahead of this morning’s official tyre test at Sydney Motorsport Park following an 18 month review.
Redressing of positions was thrust into the spotlight at last year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 following a high profile clash between Jamie Whincup, Scott McLaughlin and Garth Tander.
Among the changes sees the Driving Standards Officer role, previously held by Jason Bargwanna, split into three parts.
Experienced motorsport administrator Michael Masi will now investigate incidents in his new role as Deputy Race Director.
Multiple Carrera Cup champion and former Supercars full-timer Craig Baird has been named as Driving Standards Advisor which will see him assist Masi and stewards regarding decisions on penalties.
Meanwhile, Race Director Tim Schenken will now lead drivers’ briefings, while CAMS will present a revised stewards panel featuring senior co-chairs Chris McMahon and Matt Selley at all meetings.
A new version of the driver code of conduct has also been issued to competitors this morning.
“We identified a need to improve the system we had with a particular focus on increasing transparency and consistency of decisions,” Supercars CEO James Warburton told Supercars.com.
“It won’t stop all controversies because there will always be an element of subjectivity, but it’s a system fans and competitors alike can understand, believe in and respect.
“Splitting and redefining the IO and DSO roles gives us a more robust and transparent process.
“We’re delighted to have a highly experienced and widely respected driver like Craig on board in the new DSA role as part of this refresh.
“The combination of the people we have in place and the clarity around the revised Driving Code of Conduct are the cornerstones of the changes we’ve made.”
Clarification on driver penalties has been issued with all in-race infractions non contestable.
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