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Motocross Racing at the ACTMCC’s Fairbairn Park MX complex MX Club Championship: - in 2008 the ACT Motorcycle Club will hold 9 MX Club Championship events. - the 9 events include the 1 day Brindabella Masters MX and the Premier 2 day Bob Greenwood Memorial MX & DT Ironman, when visiting riders are also encouraged to enter. Trophies, Encouragement Awards & 100% Plus Awards: - the Club will present Trophies and Encouragement Awards at every event. - riders can also qualify for Rider of the Year and Highest Point score (for an individual class). - riders and other members can qualify for 100% Plus Awards for volunteer work over and above everybody’s normal race day duties like marshalling. 2008 MX Club Championship Classes: Juniors: Seniors: Lites (125cc Two Strokes & 250cc 4-stroke only, Riders aged 16 to 34) Opens (250cc 2-stroke & 450cc 4 Strokes only - no 125's or 250F's, Riders aged 16 to 34) Women's (Women riders aged 16 to not out on any 125, 250, 450 or over 450) Old School (any pre 85 VMX bikes plus any later bikes with conventional forks and rear drum brakes, any riders aged 16 to not out). See note at bottom of this page with further clarifications. Over 35’s (Any riders aged around 35 to not out, any 125, 250, 450 or over 450) All Powers (Any 125, 250, 450 or over 450, any riders aged 16 to not out) Calendar: - MX events are included the club’s calendar. Click on the 'Calendar' side bar to download it. Junior Rider Training: - all Junior racers (4-U16yrs) must have completed the Motorcycling Australia “Kick Start” Junior Rider Training program and obtained a Log Book and Race Licence from Motorcycling NSW (or equivalent) before racing at our Club. For further details go to the Rider Training page. Point score: - all 9 rounds count towards the Club Championship. - all points will count towards the Club Championship results. - for example if you win 3 races at one of our events, your whole 75 points will go towards your results, not 25 points for the overall win on the day. Race Day Sign On/Scrutineering/Volunteer Duties: - on race days, sign on and scrutineering is from 7.30am (or before) to 8:30am so we can get practice underway by 9.30am. - all riders must present their bike/s, helmet and body armour (Juniors only) for scrutineering and tagging prior using the track. - all riders under the age of 18 must be signed on by a parent or guardian who must be present all day. - all riders entered on the day must supply a volunteer for marshal duties, lap scoring, canteen or other duties. - all riders or parents/guardians signing on must see the Chief Marshall at Sign On to be allocated a volunteer duty (Marshalling, lap scoring, canteen etc) before signing on. - all riders/Junior Parents/Guardians must present their riders ACT MCC Club Membership Card and MA Licence at sign on. - all Junior rider’s Parents/Guardians must present their rider’s Log Book at sign on. - all Senior riders requesting a “One Event Licence” must have held a licence in the last 2 years or produce a signed off “Supplement to Starting out in Motorcycle Sport” theory test and riding test/road licence. - any rider returning from injury and who appears on the latest suspended riders list must produce a medical clearance to race motorcycles before signing on. Entering Senior Classes: - any senior rider can enter a primary class they are eligible to ride in (either: Lites, Opens, Women's, Old School or Over 35's). - they can also ride the same bike, or a second bike in the All Powers Class, as their 2nd Class. - the race order is organised so they can ride in their primary & 2nd class and still do their volunteer duties. - they cannot ride 2 primary classes unless they provide a volunteer (other than themselves). - if they provide a volunteer (mum, dad, husband, wife, friend or relative over 16) they can ride in a 2nd primary class, plus the All Powers class ( 3 rides). No volunteer (other than themselves) = No 3rd ride. No of Laps: - each Class will have 2 laps of practice plus 3 x 4 lap races. The Junior Lites Feature race is 8 laps/20 minutes. The duration of other feature races will be as per the program. Race Numbers & Number Plates: - all riders are requested to assist the lap scorers by displaying large and clear front & side race numbers on their bikes and on their back (jersey and/or body armour). - clean numbers between races. - if the lap scorers can’t read the numbers they cannot guarantee to record rider’s placing. - for details on numbers and backgrounds colours for ages and classes, read the relevant section in the General Competition Rules in the MA Manual of Motor sport. Riders with the same race numbers: - riders with MNSW registered Junior or Senior MX riding numbers will always have preference over riders with unregistered numbers. - where riders present with the same unregistered numbers, the Junior/Senior rider who has already used that number in previous events will always have preference over new entrants. - to determine if a Junior or Senior number is available, check to see if it has been used in the Junior or Senior Club Championship by downloading the latest Club Championship point score published on the website. If in doubt, ask the MX Race Secretary. - riders with unregistered numbers may be asked to change their numbers before racing. Rules: - the Club, Officials, Riders and Pit Crews will comply with the General Competition Rules and Code of Conduct in the current Motorcycling Australia Manual of Motor sport, any additional Motorcycling NSW rule, local Noise Regulations, and any other reasonable decision made by the Primary Official/s. - riders who have competed in a National Open event in a 65cc Class cannot continue to compete in a 50cc class. - riders who have attained the age of 13 cannot compete in a 65cc class. - riders cannot compete on a big wheel 85/150 in the 9-U12yrs 85/150 Standard Wheel Only class. - the MX Sub-Committee may approve a rider who has not attained the age of 35, to compete in the over 35’s Class. - if in doubt refer to the rules or other reasonable decision and abide by them. Recreational riding days will advertised on the calendar and website at short notice when dates and officials are confirmed. The Kick Start Junior Rider Training Schools for beginners - dates for the whole year are also advertised in the Calendar on the website Junior Licence Renewal and 125/250F Licence Upgrade Schools are subject to the availability of the Club's coaches and Commercial Schools. Coaches are encouraged to peruse the Calendar for free dates and can hire the track for Commercial Rider Training Schools. For further info search the website or contact one of the MX Sub Committee Members. 22/2/08 - ACTMCC promotes responsible use of members' machines, and encourages members to consider offsetting the greenhouse emissions they generate through racing. See our emissions page for more info. 18/2/08 - clarification of bike eligibility for the 'Old
School' - eligible: any bike that came standard
with conventional forks (ie, not 'upside down'
forks) and drum rear brakes. |
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