Racing Info

DEMONSTRATION INFORMATION.

Safety and General Rules (August 2005) Ammended December 2011.

1. Eligibility.

1. Cut off date for a machine is 31st December 1975. This means the machines was ridden on a race track somewhere in the world prior to 31st December 1975. Where this may become a contentious issue, proof is required from the member wishing to have the machine accepted.
2. We accept machines where the whole appearance of the machine is correct for that period.
3. It is not the intention to allow bitsas, and only under very special circumstances will this be concidered. This means an engine/box combination from a date after January 1976 being fitted into a period rolling chassis that never saw the light of day before 31st December 1975.
4. More modern components are allowed in the interests of safety and reliability, but the spirit is as it looked and performed in 1975.
5. Spoked wheels only –no cast wheels.
6. Slick tyres are not acceptable. Tyres are to be in good condition with at least 1mm of tread and will be scrutineered.
7. Any choice of carburetor.
8. Electronic ignition may be substituted for points ignition.
9. Engines must have the external appearance for the period; you may do what you like to the internals.
10. Engines must be run on petrol only, of any octane.
11. General appearance i.e. bodywork, paintwork etc is intended to reflect the period.
12. Machines to be clean and well maintained / presented.
13. Supplied sponsors stickers will be affixed onto each machine without exception.
14. If you wish to afix other sponsors stickers, please obtain approval from the committee first.

2. Scrutineering.

1. All machines will be inspected prior to any track event by an individual/s approved by the organisers and the committee. This scrutineering will include, but not be limited to the following points:
2. Oil drain plugs to be safety wired.
3. No visible oil leaks.
4. All engine breathers to vent into suitable containers.
5. Suitable locking of all fasteners.
6. No additives are permitted in water-cooled engines.
7. General machine preparation and condition.
8. Condition and suitability of tyres.
9. All machines that have passed scrutineering will be clearly identified as such by means of a stick on label.
10. No machines will be allowed onto the circuit that has not passed scrutineering.
11. It must be noted that the Scrutineer by virtue of him passing a machine to the best of his ability may not be held responsible for any mechanical failure whatsoever resulting in injury or otherwise to participants

3. Protective clothing.

1. Adequate protection is essential. The following requirements are the standard of the Group:
2. Note that all protective clothing is subject to scrutineering.
3. Crash helmets must be in good condition. Full face is mandatory and no other strap fastening apart for the ”D”ring method is allowed. Only helmets to SABS or equivalent specifications are acceptable.
4. Gloves manufactured of leather with in-built protection is compulsory.
5. Full leathers are a requirement. They may be one piece or a combination of jacket and trousers.
6. Where two-piece leathers are ulilised, they must be zipped together.
7. Under armour protection is recommended but not compulsory. When on the circuit all zips etc must be done up.
8. Purpose designed motorcycle boots are compulsory.

4. General rules.

1. Alcoholic drinks may only be consumed by riders / family / friends in places and at times allowed by the event organisers and or the committee. No alcoholic drinks may be consumed by any rider prior to an event irrespective of any such rules.
2. A high standard of behaviour on and off the track is expected. Complaints against any individual associated with the Group will be dealt with by the committee in an appropriate manner.
3. Any display or pit area is to be left at the end of an event in a clean and orderly condition.
4. Whilst striving to demonstrate eligible machines at a respectable pace, every care is to be taken by each rider to avoid any situation which could endanger themselves or others. Complaints against any individual/s will be dealt with by the committee. To this end, no official positions or lap times will be taken; neither will any trophies be awarded.
5. The events will be in the form of demonstrations where participants will ride at their own comfortable pace in order to enjoy themselves and provide an interesting spectacle for the Public.
6. Only the machine as it appears in the Membership list may take part in an event. Should a member wish to ride another machine it may only be by agreement of the management committee well before the event takes place.
7. Change of a machine during an event may only take place with the agreement of the Committee members present.
8. The number allocated on the members list must appear on the front plate of the machine no other number may be used.
9. The number is allocated to a machine and not to the rider. You may not move a number given to a machine, to another machine.
10. A member must submit the appropiate forms together with proof of payment to the committee three (3) weeks prior to the event taking place.
11. All the above rules are subject to change by the committee depending upon circumstances or venue.

New members.

Flag Meanings:

	GREEN Clear circuit ahead. Previous caution no longer applies.
	YELLOW Danger. Reduce speed. No overtaking
	RED Race or session has been stopped. No overtaking.
	RED & ORANGE. OR ORANGE BACKGROUND WITH RED DIAGONAL STRIPES. Change in track surface. I.E. oil.
	BLUE You are about to be overtaken by a faster competitor.
	WHITE Slow moving traffic ahead.
	BLACK. OR BLACK WITH RED CIRCLE, WITH NUMBER IN CIRCLE. Disqualified. Come in immediately.
	BLACK & WHITE Competitor is under observation for un-sportsmanlike behaviour
	BLACK & ORANGE Mechanical problems. Enter pits.
	CHEQUERED End of race.
	ARROW Shows which side of track is clear.
	SAFETY CAR BOARD. WHITE Stop racing. No overtaking.