Rules

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Race Direction.



All direction choices will be decided by coin toss.



The direction in which the 1st Race will be run will be decided by the toss of a coin.

At the coin toss there will be representatives of all classes except Motard

The 2nd Race will be run in the reverse direction to the 1st Race. ie. If the 1st race is run clockwise then the 2nd race will be run anti-clockwise. ( direction is at the descresion of the track operator ensuring safety first)



The Final races (in a 3 race set-up) will also be decided by another SINGLE coin toss.

At the coin toss there will be representatives of all classes except Motard.



In a 4-race set-up the 3rd race will be run in the same direction as the 1st race and the 4th race will be run in the same direction as the 2nd race.



Grid Positions



Grid Positions as described in Race Format.

A Lottery may be held to determine grid positions for the 1st race.



Starts



Starts will be from a standing position with all bikes positioned on the marks placed on the track.

The Starter will then wave the GREEN flag to show that the race has started.

Exception being sidecars that may opt for a rolling start, rolling to the start line after one only warm up and group up lap. Riders to enter the track in their grid position to facilitate a quick start. If sidecars are not grouped up or in the wrong position the race can be started at the discression of the starter

Last Lap Board.



With 1 Lap left to complete by the leading competitor, a LAST LAP sign will be shown to all following competitors.



End Of Race – Chequered Flag.

At the completion of the Last Lap, the Chequered Flag will be shown to the lead rider and all following riders.

Riders will be deemed to have finished racing once they have been shown the Chequered Flag and passed over the Start/Finish Line.

With all competitors maintaining position throughout the warm down lap.

The finish of the event occurs when the flag is displayed to the last competitor

The finish occurs for each machine when the foremost part of the machine crosses the line.



Competitors must not continue racing once they have passed the Chequered flag at the start finish line as this practice is dangerous to themselves and to other competitors.

Riders continuing to race once the passed the Chequered flag will be initially warned of this behaviour and subsequent behaviour may incur penalties.



Dead Heats

In case of a dead heat between competitors for a place:

The participants in the dead heat will share the places, awards and points equally.

The number of participants in the dead heat will relegate the remaining places.







Class Racing Viability.



The aim within the club is to improve numbers in all classes by getting the competitors help to make there own classes larger.

A class will be declared viable when there are 3 confirmed competitors at regular meetings.



If there are riders and bikes but no confirmed class those riders may be included in another class of similar type and/or style with out reward.

After one month, the category maybe stopped until there are a confirmed number of starters in that category or a decision maybe taken by the organising committee to continue the class or category.



If sufficient entries are received in any Senior class on the day, the organisers may, at their discretion split the field by rider weight into Light and Heavy classes.



If sufficient entries are received in any Junior Class on the day, the organisers may, at their discretion, split the field by age categories, 7 to 11 years and 12 to 15 years or may separate riders by experience.





Trophies.



Trophies/Certificates will only be awarded to 1st and 2nd in the event of only 3 competitors.

3rd place will only be awarded a when there are 4 or more entrants to a class. Also on completion of a minimum of 2 of the 4 races and in a 3 race format it will be 2 out of 3 completed



Race Rules And Procedures



1. The A.P.B.A reserve the right to refuse entry to any person for any event or to withdraw the entry of any person for whatever reason it deems appropriate.

2. All races will be run RAIN or SHINE, unless the track is deemed impassable or unsafe as determined by the Clerk Of Course. It is therefore the responsibility of the rider, Parent, Guardian, Manager or Agent to make the decision as to ride or not.

3. Crew and Family members of racers are not permitted on the Racetrack for any purpose; qualified, official race personnel will attend to racers needing medical attention. A Race Official will call for a riders support personnel only when it is deemed necessary.

4. All travel on the racetrack and pit lane will be ONE-WAY, in 1 direction. Racers must not travel in the reverse direction on the racetrack unless instructed by Race Officials.

5. New and inexperienced riders may have the rear of their helmet, jacket or bike marked with a highly visible marking or sticker. To indicate to all other racers that the rider is new or inexperienced and to give that rider caution when passing.

6. New and inexperienced riders may be started “Rear Of Field” if requested by the rider, Parent, Guardian, Manager or Agent. The Clerk of Course may also make this decision if deemed necessary.

7. Any racer who runs off the track course must Re-enter the race course safely and without attempting to cut the course unless instructed to do so by a Race Official, Flag Marshall or Corner Worker. If a racer shortcuts the course, the racer must wait and re-enter the racetrack in a position where no race advantage has been gained.

8. Weaving at any time to break a draft or to prevent a pass, recklessly weaving for any purpose, dangerous or overly aggressive riding will result in the Clerk Of Course or a nominated Official presenting a Black Flag to the racer in question. Whenever a Black Flag is presented the racer in question must report to the pit area immediately.

9. If a rider has a fall during a race, they must; if possible; move themself and their bike immediately from the racetrack and to a safe area as may be directed by a Race Official, Flag Marshall or Corner Worker.

10. If a bike stalls on the racetrack, the rider must move the bike to a safe area off the “Race Line” before attempting to restart the bike.

11. A Bike cannot be substituted with another during the running of a race, once the bike has left the “Dummy Grid”

12. If a bike exits the Racetrack area during the running of a race, it will automatically be deemed as a non-finisher. DNF.

13. Racers must enter and exit the track area by the designated area only.

14. Any racer planning to exit the track by entering the pit area, must slow to a safe controlled speed and signal their intensions by raising an arm to indicate to following riders they are slowing and intend to enter the pit area. Racers entering the pit area must never cut across the track or move directly from the race line to the pit area.

15. The Speed limit off the racing surface is WALKING PACE only. This includes all vehicles in the pit, paddock and all access roads.

16. Race bikes, pit bikes and other motorized vehicles are NOT allowed to operate in the pit or paddock areas. Race bikes can only be ridden under power on the Dummy Grid and Racetrack. Pushbikes are not permitted in the pit area. Only authorised vehicles will be allowed to operate at the racetrack facility.

17. Pets are not permitted in the pit or racetrack area. Any pet outside these areas must be restrained to ensure they cannot enter the racetrack area.

18. When a race is called, racers must be in position on the “Dummy Grid” and ready to take the warm-up lap. If a racer does not show up for the dummy grid, the racer must wait in the designated area until instructed to enter the racetrack area and then follow the direction of the racetrack officials.

(a) If the dummy grided bikes have concluded the warm-up lap, but are still to be placed into the Starting Grid Positions, late arriving bikes may be directed to their start grid positions without the warm-up lap.

(b) If the starter has completed griding all bikes into the final race grid and is ready to start the race. Late arrivals will be required to start from the pit area and only enter the racetrack proper when directed by race officials.

19. All racers must use caution when entering the Dummy Grid and Pit Entrance. Excessive speed, wheelies and burnouts will not be allowed.

20. All racers (and Parent or Legal Guardian of a junior) are required to attend a Pre-Race Riders Briefing to explain the track, flagging and racing regulations.

21. Any racer (and Parent or Legal Guardian of a junior) who fails to attend the riders briefing will be made to start at the rear of the grid for each race.

22. All racers must sign indemnity forms at the time of registration and must pay race fees prior to riding on the racetrack surface

23. All minors must have a Parent or Legal Guardian present to sign all waivers in order to participate. That Parent or Legal Guardian must remain at the venue for the total time of the competition for that Junior.

24. All Marshals and Race Officials must be in place before the Clerk of Course will allow any racing to commence.

25. No racer or official may be under the influence of alcohol or a drug. The consumption of Alcohol or drugs by all racers and officials is prohibited.