Matt Chahda has been refused a Superlicence by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport.

CAMS says Chahda “has not demonstrated the necessary driving skill and competency to support the dispensation requested”.

Last September, the 23-year-old was involved in a spectacular five-car spin out in the Supercars’ second tier.

“Yeah, that’s one of the things that guys like Paul Morris are really pissed off about, that the people are still harping on about it,” a bitterly disappointed Chahda said.

“It got to the point where they said, the very last thing they wanted and it would have been approved, was references from reputable drivers, so I got references from Steve Johnson, John Bowe and Paul Morris.”

Chahda attended the Supercars launch on Thursday and was introduced as a Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport team member.

But he was then told his application had been rejected, although CAMS says it was communicated to his team on Wednesday afternoon.

He’s the first to be refused a Superlicence under the new system.

CAMS has introduced a three-level criteria, based on an international C licence, being 17 years of age and earning a minimum number of points.

Chahda boasts only eight points, with 13 required.

“The one overarching thing and the thing that was expressed repeatedly in meetings is is this a safe decision? Is this a decision which is good for the sport?,” CAMS General Manager – Media and Communications Tom Reynolds said of the decision process.

“And the decision to deny Matt Chahda was designed, was for the good of, not just Matt Chahda and his career and his future, but also the drivers who are alongside him on the grid.”

Chahda can race in the second tier level.

Interestingly, LDM’s Alex Rullo will become the youngest driver, despite being under 17. He also has only six points.