- ANNOUNCEMENT
Dirt High Promotions, 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.
- JURISDICTION:
- 2.1.The abovementioned meeting has been authorized by Motorcycling Western Australia which has issued the Motorcycling Australia Permit #and is open to all Junior and Senior National Competition licence holders.Motorcycling Australia Permit #and is open to a minimum standard of a One Event Meeting Licence Holder.
- 2.2.Licensees from other Federations are also eligible to compete providing they have clearances from their FMN, an FIM Licence and insurance to FIM standard.
- 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.
Steward
Clerk of Course Tracy Simpson, assisted by Willie Thomson
Race Secretary Decima Johns
Machine Examiner
- ELIGIBLE CLASSES & EVENTS
Classes SummerX - The minimum number of entries to constitute a class is 10 riders. Only 1 class per rider permitted.
- 4.1.
MX 1 riders Clubman 5 Rounds x 5 Laps 122cc and over
MX 2 riders Clubman 5 Rounds x 5 Laps Up to 250cc
MX1 and MX 2 Intermediate and Pro 5 Rounds x 5 Laps Up to 250cc, 122cc and over
Veterans Over 35 5 Rounds x 5 Laps All Capacities, Race together
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Women Female Race with Veterans Scored separately
65cc Junior All Grades 5 Rounds x 5 Laps 65cc
85cc Junior All Grades 5 Rounds x 5 Laps 85cc 2 Stroke and 150cc 4 Stroke
125cc Junior All Grades 5 Rounds x 5 Laps 100cc to 125cc 2 Stroke
250cc Junior All Grades 5 Rounds x 5 Laps 200cc to 250cc 4 Stroke
ENTRY FEES AND CONDITIONS
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- 5.1.CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
Entries must be lodged through the Register Now system at Williethomson.com
Entries will officially close – March 3rd 2020
Late entries may be accepted up to the 11th March although they will not appear in the official program. The only late entries that will be accepted are where there are available places on the grid.
ENTRY FEES
Entry Fee $100.00 per rider plus Transponder Fees
One Event Licence: $85.00 per rider
Transponder: $10.00 Discount available during registration for participants using own transponder
Transponder Admin $5.00
PROOF OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS COMPULSORY FOR RIDERS APPLYING FOR ONE EVENT LICENCE
Sponsors names will be accepted only 127 characters including spaces and punctuation will be published.
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 $20.00 administration fee. After the closing date refunds will be considered on a case by case basis by the promoter.
- REGISTRATION AND MACHINE EXAMINATION
Pits Open 12:00 pm
Registration Opens (Sign in) 01:30 pm
Registration Closes 03:30 pm
Machine Examining Opens 01:30 pm
Machine Examining Closes 03:30 pm
Present yourself to Registration firstly to sign on and receive any instructions required of you for the race meeting.
Bring with you MA Licence and proof of current club membership for one event licence holders.
Collect your Transponder, should you not have a bracket you can purchase a bracket here for $15.00
Present your bike to Machine Examination with Helmets and Boots for inspection.
Your machine will have a form of identifier placed on it to provide evidence of Machine Examination.
ALL MACHINES MUST CONFORM TO THE GCR’s.
Extra machine will be allowed but the machine must go through machine examination in the time specified.
Riders under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian to accompany them. Those riders at the event without a parent will need a completed Deed of temporary guardianship form. Available to download from www.motorcyclingwa.org.au > Forms > Temporary Guardianship Deed of Appointment
- 6.1.ADDRESS FOR ENTRIES
www.williethomson.com
RIDER AND MECHANIC PASSES WILL NOT BE MAILED
Your name will be marked off against a riders list at the admission gate you are permitted 2 passes per rider.
- 6.2.CAMERAS
Cameras may be fitted to the motorcycle provided they are securely mounted. Camera mounts are subject to approval by the Chief Scrutineer. Helmet Cameras are not permitted unless the camera is integrated into the helmet, by design of the manufacturer.
- 6.3.GOGGLES AND VISORS
It is strongly recommended that the competitor wear eye protection at all times, where a competitor removes their eye protection during the course of an event, they do so entirely at their own risk.
- TRANSPONDERS
Transponders will be compulsory at this meeting.
Transponder brackets are available for purchase for $15.00 when you pick up your allocated hire Transponder. You must supply your own cable ties.
Condition of entry:
When a transponder is transferred to the competitor, it is the competitor’s responsibility for any repairs or replacement cost of the transmitter if damaged or lost.
It is the competitor's responsibility to ensure the transponder is mounted correctly, and securely to prevent damage from fouling other components on the machine.
It is the competitor's responsibility transponders are returned in good condition at the end of the event, or if due to machine failure or injury before the machine leaves the pit area. Competitors WILL be fined $50 for not returning transponders on the day.
Transponders must be returned to the designated person as advised at the riders briefing.
For transponders not returned on the same day, or not returned to the designated person, in addition to the $50 fee, the hirer is responsible for the transponder until it arrives back at the MWA office. This includes while in transit with Australia Post and by Courier. No excuse will be entertained for non-delivery. It is recommended transponders be hand-delivered.
Transponders must be fitted for all practice sessions.
NOTE: The onus is on guardian/rider to ensure transponders are on machines prior to each event
- RACE CONDITIONS
The promoters reserve the right to postpone, cancel or change the program if necessary, with Motorcycling Western Australia’s approval prior to the meeting or with permission from the Steward on the day of the meeting.
- 8.1.RIDERS MEETING
A riders meeting will be held 3:40 pm at the base of the Tower All riders must attend.
- 8.2.PRACTICE
Practice will commence at 04:00 pm on the day for all capacity classes. Minimum 3 laps time permitting.
First Lap no jumping.
- 8.3.START METHOD
Self-penalising drop gates. Clutch start.
15 second board displayed to all riders for full 15 seconds
At the end of 15 sec a 5-sec board will be displayed.
The gate will drop between 5 and 10 seconds after the 5-sec board is shown.
Gate positions will be drawn by ballot by the rider on the day for the first race, e.g. Peg number 2 equals gate pick 2 and so on. Gate position will then be determined for the following race by your previous race place e.g. 1st place gets the choice of the gate first and so on. Riders that DNF will have last gate pick in order of DNF.
- 8.4.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.
- 8.5.CHANGE OF MACHINE
A change of machine is permitted as per GCR’s on the condition that written notification must be in the hands of the Race Secretary who will inform the Clerk of the Course at least 10 minutes prior to the race in which the substitution is to be made and further, that the replacement machine must have been correctly entered, examined and passed at machine examination. Machine change must be of the same capacity.
- AWARDS
Holeshot award of $50.00 per race will be allocated on the night
Presentation will be within 15 minutes of completion of the final event.
- 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 Clerk of Course of the day has the right to refuse further racing of a rider if first aide requirements are not adhered to.
- 10.1.1.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.
- 10.1.2.AMBULANCE COVER
All riders are reminded that ambulance cover is compulsory as a condition of your licence. Cover must be maintained for the duration of your licence.
- 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 Motorcycling Western Australia for possible further action.
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
- 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.
- DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
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.
- INSURANCE
National Personal Accident Scheme provides basic cover for death and permanent disability.
Ambulance Insurance is compulsory for Licensees
It is strongly recommended that competitors give consideration to taking out weekly benefits insurance.
- GENERAL RULES
- 16.1.No alcoholic beverages allowed in pits or racing circuit.
- 16.2.No Animals allowed, Guide Dogs and Assistance Animals excepted
- 16.3.Enclosed footwear must be worn in the pits at all times.
- 16.4.No scooters or pit bikes permitted within the venue.
- TIME SCHEDULE
PITS OPEN 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION AND MACHINE EXAMINATION 01:30 pm TO 03:30 pm
RIDERS MEETING 03:40 pm
PRACTICE 04:00 pm
FIRST RACE 05:00 pm
LAST RACE 09:36 pm
- ENQUIRIES