How do I protest a decision at a karting event, and what does it cost?

Under the 2026 MSA General Competition Rules (GCRs 197 to 205):

• Who can protest: only an entrant, competitor or official who considers themselves aggrieved. Collective protests (signed by more than one entrant or driver) are not accepted.
• How: in writing, with your name and address and the grounds, signed by you, handed to the Stewards, the Clerk of the Course, their deputy or the Secretary of the Meeting, with the fee. One protest per vehicle.
• Common time limits:
  • Against a decision of a scrutineer or the Clerk of the Course: within 30 minutes of being notified in writing.
  • About driving conduct: within 30 minutes of being notified of the Clerk of the Course's decision on the incident.
  • About an irregularity during the race: within 30 minutes of finishing.
  • Against provisional results: within 30 minutes of publication.
  • About starting positions: within 10 minutes of notification.
• Fees (no VAT): Club/Social R2 000, Regional R5 000, National R10 000, International R20 000.
• If the protest fails, the fee goes to MSA. If it succeeds, you get it back less a 10% admin fee.
• Legal representation is not allowed at protest hearings. Below Regional Championship status, the Stewards' decision is final.