Lightweight Motorcycle Club Inc.
30th November 2019
Arenacross Open
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
VENUE: Hendley Park Byford
PERMIT NO: TBA TRACK LICENCE NO: 7245
INDEMNITY
MOTORCYCLE RACING IS DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO COMPETITORS AND DAMAGE TO MACHINERY
These supplementary regulations 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.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT & JURISDICTION
Lightweight Motorcycle Club Inc, known as the Promoter, will conduct the meeting in accordance with the General Competition Rules of Motorcycling Australia (GCR’s), these supplementary regulations & any additions or amendments approved by Motorcycling Western Australia. This event is open to holders of a Junior or Senior National licence or Mini licence for the 50cc non-competitive class.
2. OFFICIALS
Officials are appointed with the approval of Motorcycling Western Australia. Control will be under the Clerk of Course with the supervision from the Steward/s of the meeting who reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel all or part of the event program if required, without notice. The Steward is appointed by Motorcycling Western Australia.
Steward Paul Donohoe
Clerk of Course Scott Woodford assisted by Paul Williamson
Race Secretary Kristin Thomas
Machine Examiner TBA
3. ELIGIBLE CLASSES
MX2 Pro 6 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
MX2 Intermediate 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
MX1 Pro 6 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
MX1 Intermediate 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
MX2 Clubman 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
MX1 Clubman 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
Veterans 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
Women 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
128-150cc 2stroke 250cc 4stroke 13-U16 years 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
100cc-125cc 14-U16 years 5 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
85cc/150cc 4str 12-U16 years 4 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
Girls 85cc/150cc BW/100-150cc 2str/200-250cc 4str 12-U16 4 laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
Girls 65cc/85cc SW/150cc SW 4str 7-U12 4 laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
85cc/150cc 4 str 9-U12 years 4 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
65cc 7-U10 years 4 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
65cc 10-U12 years 4 laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
50cc Auto 7-u9 years 3 Laps 3 Rounds (time permitting)
50cc Demo 4-u9 years 5 mins 3 Rounds (time permitting)
Senior Shootout
**PLEASE NOTE**
• Classes may be combined or cancelled according to entries received.
• Senior grading as per Motorcycling WA
• Veterans must be 40 years and over at the date of the event to compete in the Veterans grade
• Senior Shootout will be by random draw at the promoter’s discretion. No change of bike allowed during the shootout.
4. MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RIDERS
The maximum number of entries that will be accepted per class is 15 riders. The minimum number of entries to constitute aclass is 10, except for the Womens and Girls classes where minimum numbers is 5.
Final numbers to establish or constitute a class will be taken from the results from bona fide starters at practice.
5. ENTRY FEES AND CONDITIONS
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
Entries will officially close on 23rd November 2019. Late Entries may be accepted up to 27th November 2019 however entries received after the official closing date may not be entered into the program. The only late entries that will be accepted are where there are available places on the grid.
ENTRY FEES
All riders will be entitled to 2 free adult entries to be used prior to pits closing at 2:30pm through the competitor gate.
6. Senior
$85.00 per rider plus $15 transponder fee ($5 admin fee with own transponder) & $15 flag levy
$60.00 per additional class
7. Junior
$70.00 per rider plus $15 transponder fee ($5 admin fee with own transponder) & $15 flag levy
$50.00 per additional class
$50.00 per rider 50cc Demo Class plus $15 flag levy
$95 One Meeting Licence available which includes $20 One Day Membership fee
Sponsors names will be accepted. Sponsors will be shown next to a rider’s name in the program at the promoter’s discretion.
Cancellation: Prior to the closing date refunds will be permitted minus a $10.00 administration fee. After the closing date refunds will be considered on a case by case basis to the promoter.
ENTRY PASSES
Entry for rider and mechanic is included in the entry fees. All other team members must pay the admission cost of $15 per adult, children under 16 are free.
NOMINATION PREFERENCE
Priority for all gates is to 1st entry riders so please ensure that you select your first and additional class nominations carefully. Riders nominating for an additional class be advised that at the promoters discretion your nomination may be cancelled to allow for a 1st class rider nomination and your entry fee for this nomination refunded.
ADDRESS FOR ENTRIES
Click the link to head to Register Now to complete your entry
| https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=36828 |
8. MACHINE EXAMINATION
Machine Examination: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Your machine will have some form of identifier placed on it to provide evidence of Machine Examination
All competitors must present themselves with their Parent/Guardian, MA licence, MA Log Book, proof of current club membership for one event licence holders, Boots, Body Armour and Helmet for inspection. Extra machine will be allowed but the machine must go through machine examination in the time specified.
Tear Off Exemption- conditions apply
ALL MACHINES MUST CONFORM TO THE GCR’s.
9. RACE CONDITIONS
The promoter reserves the right to postpone, cancel or change the program if necessary with Motorcycling Western Australia approval prior to the meeting or with permission from the Steward on the day of the meeting.
a. RIDERS MEETING
A riders meeting will be held 2:45pm All riders must attend.
b. PRACTICE
Practice will commence at 3.00pm on the day for all capacity classes. Minimum 3 laps time permitting.
c. START METHOD
Self-penalising drop gates. Clutch start.
15 second board displayed to all riders for full 15 seconds
The Gate will drop 5 to 10 seconds after the 5 second board is shown
d. GRID SELECTION
Riders are not permitted on the start grid until authorised by the Officials
Rider to select a peg from the bucket. Peg 1= first selection of gate, peg 15th= 15th selection
Only one assistant per rider 16 years and older permitted in the starting area
e. FINISH METHOD
A one-lap board will be displayed to the riders indicating when one lap remains. The chequered flag is displayed to signal the race is finished.
f. CHANGE OF MACHINE
A rider is allowed to change bikes 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 and have passed scrutineering, with exception to the shootout as above.
No notification is required to the Clerk of Course in the above case but if a rider wishes to use another competitors bike in place of his own then formal notification to the Clerk of Course at least 10 min prior to the race in which the substitution is to be made, with exception to the shootout as above.
g. PROTESTS
All protests shall be in writing and accompanied by the prescribed fee of $100.00 (refer GCR’s). The right to protest lies only with the rider or entrant (seniors).
Junior riders are required to indicate prior to leaving the circuit that they wish to lodge an official protest by raising the purple protest flag.
10. AWARDS
Points will be awarded as per GCR’s
a) Juniors
50cc Demo 4-U9 non-competitive class will receive a participation award
Awards will be issued for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all other classes
Winner of Holeshot Award in last round of each competitive class will receive a gift voucher
b) Seniors
Awards will be issued for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all classes
Prize money will be paid in all classes that constitute a class; 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100
If numbers in a class do not make up the minimum to constitute a class, prize money will be paid pro rata.
Senior Shootout prize money will be 1st $1000 and 2nd $500
11. FIRST AID
First Aid personnel will be in attendance. It is a condition of entry that First Aid MUST be accepted wherever deemed necessary by the attending first aides. The Steward of the day has the right to refuse further racing of a rider if first aide requirements are not adhered to.
12. INJURIES
Riders who have been transported to hospital or referred to a Doctor prior to the event must obtain a medical clearance and forward a copy to Motorcycling WA stating fit for Motorcycle activity before participating in the event. Riders who have been transported to hospital or referred to a Doctor during the event must obtain a medical clearance and submit a copy to the Race Secretary before being allowed to continue competing at the event.
13. AMBULANCE COVER
All riders are reminded that ambulance cover is compulsory as a condition of your licence. Cover must be maintained for theduration of your licence.
14. GENERAL RULES
• No alcoholic beverages allowed in pits or racing circuit and must only be consumed in the licenced area.
• NO BYO alcohol. Vehicles may be checked on entrance
• There will be no riding of bikes other than on the track.
• Machines must be pushed to and from vehicles and in and out of the pit area. Engine may be running to assist
• Dogs will not be permitted (except guide dogs).
• Enclosed footwear must be worn in the pits at all times.
• NO pushbikes, mini-bikes, recreational quads or scooters permitted within the pits.
15. 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 personally or physically any official or any other person present at the event shall lie deemed to be in Breach of this rule.
The Clerk of Course for a breach of this rule may impose PENALTIES on the day of this meeting i.e.
• *Reprimand or warning
• *Fine
• *Expulsion from the meeting
• *All breaches will be reported to MWA for possible further action
16. DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
All competitors and officials are advised that random drug and alcohol testing may take place during the competition. Refer to MA Website for details on the Safety Policy – Drug and Alcohol testing.
17. ANTI-DOPING POLICY
All competitors and officials are advised that drug testing may take place in accordance with MA’s Anti-Doping Policy, as carried out by the ASDA. Refer to MA Website for details.
18. 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 Promoter, or with permission of the Promoter. All such images are the property of the Promoter and will only be used in accordance with the Motorcycling Australia Member Protection Policy and for the purposes of promotional or other purposes without further consent being required.
19. TIME SCHEDULE
PITS OPEN 1:00pm
PITS CLOSE 2:30pm
MACHINE EXAMINATION 1:30pm–2:30pm
RIDERS MEETING 2:45pm
PRACTICE 3:00pm
FIRST RACE Following practice
20. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries contact: Email secretary@lightweightmcc.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lightweightmcc
FACILITIES
Full canteen and bar facilities – opening times will be up to the promoter’s discretion.
Please obey promoter’s instructions as to parking.
This is licensed venue so STRICTLY NO BYO
CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED
Due to local council regulations camping is not permitted.