EVENT CONDITIONS
BSA CUP & HARLEY SCRAMBLE
EVENT: BSA CUP & HD SCRAMBLE 2018
DATE: SUNDAY 27th May 2018
VENUE: Noble Falls Circuit- CORNER OF Toodyay & Aspen Roads, Gidgegannup
INDEMNITY
MOTORCYCLING RACING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT AND CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO COMPETITORS AND DAMAGE TO MACHINERY
These event conditions and attached entry form are important documents, which affect your legal rights and obligations. Read these documents carefully and do not sign the entry form for this competition unless you are completely satisfied that you understand the contents and agree to be bound by them.
MARSHALLS
Marshalls are appointed with the approval of the BSAHDMCC Committee. Control will be under them collectively for the day and will be identified on the day of the event. The Marshalls reserves the right to alter postpone or cancel all or part of the event program if required without notice.
1.0 ANNOUNCEMENT & JURISDICTION
The BSA-Harley Davidson Club of WA Inc in will conduct an Open Racing event for Senior and Junior solos.
2.0 VENUE
The course is situated at Noble Falls Circuit- Corner Of Toodyay & Aspen Roads, Gidgegannup
The course is approximately 1.7 kilometres per lap, with a minimum width of 7 metres, to be defined with markers as may be deemed necessary.
3.0 ENTRIES
All entries must be completed online at: www.registernow.com.au
There will be a link through social media & www.bsahdmc.com.au
ENTRIES CLOSE: 24th May 2018
ENTRY FEES Senior $55.00 and Junior Class $45.00
Extra Class (senior only) $20.00
ENTRY CONDITIONS
1) Clubman MX2 - (minimum entrants 10) Up to 250cc ( 2 or 4 stroke )
2) Pro/Inter MX2 – (minimum entrants 10) Up to 250cc (2 or 4 stroke )
3) Clubman MX1 – (minimum entrants 10) 255cc and over ( 2 or 4 stroke )
4) Pro/Inter MX1 – (minimum entrants 10) 255cc and over ( 2 or 4 stroke )
5) Women’s – (minimum entrants 8)
6) Veterans all capacities – (minimum entrants 10) (Age 35 to 44 years)
7) Veterans all capacities – (minimum entrants 10) (Age 45 to 54)
8) Veterans all capacities – (minimum entrants 10) (Age 55 & over)
9) Juniors on 65cc small wheel through to 85cc small wheel
10) Juniors on 85cc big wheel up to 250cc (250cc is 4 stroke only)
11) Pre 95
4.0 CONDITIONS
The Club reserves the right to postpone, cancel or change the program if necessary prior to the riders meeting.
4.1 START / FINISH METHOD
Riders are not permitted on the start grid until authorised by the marshalls.
GRID SELECTION: Heat 1 – Riders to select a peg from the bucket. Peg 1 = first selection of all gates.
Peg 25 = 25th gate selection etc.
GRID SELECTION: Remaining Heats – Riders will continue to gate pick as per their finish results
4.2 METHOD OF START
- All competitors must be called to the start line at least 2 minutes before each start.
- At the end of the 2 minutes, and when the starter is ready, a 15 second sign will be held up for a full 15 seconds.
- At the end of 15 seconds, a 5 second sign will be displayed.
- The gate will drop between 5 and 10 seconds after the 5 second sign is shown.
4.3 METHOD OF FINISH
A one (1)-lap board will be displayed to the riders indicating when one lap remains. The finish line is at the top of the straight in front of timing tower. The chequered flag is displayed to signal the race completion.
5.0 MACHINE EXAMINATION
Entrants will be responsible for ensuring their equipment is in working mechanical order and safe to use and will not pose a danger to other riders on the track
BSA and Harley Davidson Motorcycle club prohibit the use of bark busters on equipment as well as kickstands. These items must be removed prior to racing otherwise riders may be asked to leave the track.
6.0 .NOISE TESTING
To ensure compliance with local environment regulations, regular noise testing will be conducted at this event.
Some machines will be tested for noise at this event. Please ensure your machine has a properly packed muffler and all after market exhausts meet the maximum noise levels environmental guidelines.
7.0 RIDERS MEETING
Riders meeting at 8.45am ALL RIDERS MUST ATTEND,
Practice will commence at 9am
First race after practice.
8.0 PRACTICE
Practice for all classes will be 4 laps. Riders will only have 1 practice each except for those riding two (2) separate capacity machines. The order of practice for each class will be as follows.
- Clubman MX2
- Pro/Inter MX2
- Clubman MX1 - 255cc+
- Pro/Inter MX1 - 255cc+
- Women’s Class
- Veterans all capacities – 35 to 44 years
- Veterans all capacities – 45 to 54
- Veterans all capacities - 55 and over
- Juniors 65 small wheel – 85 small wheel
- Juniors 85 big wheel – 250cc
- Pre 95
Practice starts, will only be permitted during official practice, however no practice starts will be permitted after the last lapboard is displayed. Riders must leave the track via the pit return.
9.0 CHANGE OF MACHINE
A rider is allowed to change bike right up to the start of the race, as long as both bikes are eligible for the class, designated to the one rider, identical numbers.
10.0 MECHANICS AND PIT BOARD AREA
This is the only area where mechanics can get trackside to signal their riders, and if necessary, assist with mechanical repairs without getting penalised. Change of goggles/gloves permitted in this area only.
Strictly one mechanic per rider to be signed on for this area and fitted with a wrist band.
As Mechanics area will be located to the left hand side of start straight, mechanics will cross the track with an official before the start of the race and will remain in that area until the race has completely finished and then will cross the track again with the official.
If the mechanic does not obey instructions then mechanic or rider may be asked to leave for the day.
11.0 PITS
“Closed pits” will be in operation at this event. Competitors are to comply with the requests of the host club as to parking and machine scrutineering. Competitors are to push their machines to and from the start marshalling area.
The BSA & HD club has installed a wash bay area for the rider’s convenience. There will be no washing of bikes in the pit area, washing of bikes will only take place the wash bay area provided. No Detergents or Chemicals to be used, water only.
- STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS
- STRICTLY NO SMOKING IN PITS
- CLOSED IN SHOES MUST BE WORN IN THE PITS
- NO DOGS ALLOWED – Only registered assistance dogs
- COMPETITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CONDUCT AS WELL AS THE CONDUCT OF ANY PERSON OR PERSONS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM.
12.0 FIRST AID
First Aid, provided by St John’s and will be in attendance at NOBLE FALLS during the day. It is a condition of entry that first aid must be accepted wherever deemed necessary by the attending first aid personnel. The Marshalls of the day has the right to refuse racing of a rider if first aid requirements are not adhered to.
13.0 INDEMNITY
The signing of an entry form by the competitor, relieves the promoting club of any/all responsibility and signifies the competitors acceptance of all liability, for damage to machine or rider, indemnifying the BSA-Harley Davidson Motorcycle Club of WA inc and Motorcycling WA, against any or all civil and/or criminal matters that may arise from the competition.
14.0 INSURANCE
Personal insurance including ambulance insurances are the responsibility of the individuals.
15.0 NO HASSLE POLICY
Any rider or entrant or person associated with the rider or entrant shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. A rider shall be responsible for his own conduct and that of any person with whom he is associated. Anyone who abuses or threatens or physically any official or any other person present at the event shall lie is deemed to be in breach of this rule.
16.0 RIGHT TO USE IMAGE
It is a condition of entry that consent is given by the entrant/rider and/or parent/guardian for all photographs and electronic images (including moving images) that may be taken during the event by or on behalf of the Club, or with permission of the Club. All such images are the property of the Club and venue and will only be used in accordance with the clubs terms and conditions.
17.0 AWARDS
Trophy Boards will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in all classes entered.
Final points will not be inclusive of the feature race results
Harley Scramble feature race - 1st outright – Trophy plus $500, 2nd outright – Trophy plus $300, 3rd outright – Trophy plus $200.
Final Feature race BSA Cup - 1st outright – Trophy plus $500, 2nd outright – Trophy plus $300, 3rd outright – Trophy plus $200.
1st Intermediate rider (Les Dalton Trophy) and 1st Clubman Rider (John Burgess Trophy)
MARK BRIGATTI PERPETUAL TROPHY (1st BSAHD HOME CLUB member in the Harley Scramble)
BILL THOMAS PERPETUAL TROPHY (1st BSAHD HOME CLUB member in the BSA Cup)
HOLE SHOT PRIZES - $50 to the 1st rider out of the first corner in races 16 to 22. (excluding Juniors)
18.0 TIME SCHEDULE
SIGN ON 7.00 AM – 8.30 AM
PITS CLOSED 8.30 AM
RIDERS MEETING 8.45 AM
PRACTICE 9.00 AM
FIRST RACE After completion of practice
LUNCH BREAK Approx 12.00 PM (30 minutes)
PRESENTATIONS FOLLOWING FINAL EVENT
19.0 PROPOSED RACE FORMAT
Subject to change according to entries received.
All riders are eligible and shall nominate for Harley Scramble and BSA Cup at sign on/machine examination.
40 riders will be chosen from the fastest lap times of the first round.
Lap times and places will be displayed on notice board of machine examiners shed.
RACE FORMAT LAPS
- Clubman MX2 up to 250cc ( 2 or 4 stroke ) 5
- Pro/Intermediate MX2 up to 250cc ( 2 or 4 stroke ) 5
- Clubman MX1 255 and over (2 or 4 stroke ) 5
- Juniors 65cc up to 85 small wheel 5
- Pre 95 All Capacities 5
- Pro/Intermediate MX1 255 and over (2 or 4 stroke ) 5
- Women All capacities 5
- Juniors 85cc big wheel to 250cc 4 stroke 5
- Veterans – 35 to 44 years All capacities 5
- Veterans – 45 & over All capacities 5
- Veterans 55 and over All Capacities 5
LUNCH BREAK (30 minutes)
10. 2016 Harley Scramble Qualifying Riders 10
Repeat Race Order - Round 2