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Upon arrival, bring your competition licence, with club membership card and helmet to sign on. You will be given the event programme and any pre-ordered merchandise.
Proceed to machine examination, which will be from 7.30am to 8.30am as detailed below in the supplementary regulations.
NZCMRR Rules can be viewed on the NZCMRR website http://www.nzcmrr.com/events/rules. MNZ Pre '82, '89 & '95 classes are as defined in the MNZ Rulebook Chapter 17 Road Racing Post Classic.
Race Group/Classes are as follows:
- 351-500cc - Pre '63 500 Clubmans, Pre '63 500 Factory Racing, Pre '63 500 Modified, Classic 70's 500
- Post Classic - P82 Senior, P89 F1, P95 Superbike, P95 F1
- Vintage & Pre War - Pre '31, Pre '46 350, Pre '46 500, 0-250cc - Pre '63 250 Clubmans, Pre '63 250 Factory Racing, Pre '63 250 Modified, Classic 70's 250
- Post Classic - P89 F2, P95 F2,
- Sidecars - Pre '63, Classic 70's, Pre '82
- Post Classic - P82 Junior, P89 F3. P95 F3
- 501cc-Open - Pre '63 Open Modified, Classic 70's Open
- 251-350cc - Pre '63 350 Clubmans, Pre '63 350 Factory Racing, Pre '63 350 Modified, Classic 70's 350
- Regularity
Note: The order of these race groups may change after entries close to mitigate back to back races where possible. Some classes/riders may be moved into other race groups depending on entry numbers and practice/qualifying times. Regularity will be held.
Programme of events
Friday 2nd February 2024 Track Day/Practice.
Manfeild is running a separate Motorcycle Track Day on the Friday 2nd February. The test day is exclusive to NZCMRR & NZSCA members and event entrants. The link for this Test Day is https://www.manfeild.co.nz/test-days.html regristration will open on 12 December. Access to the circuit and pit garages will be from 3 to 4.30pm on Thursday for competitors to load in if they want ($50 fee applies), only vehicles displaying a 2024 APS Manfield Festival Pit Pass will be allowed to access the circuit via Rata Street.
Sign-on and machine examination will be available in the afternoon. The NZCMRR banner and a PA announcement will be made when sign-on is open.
Saturday 3rd February 2024
- 7.15am - 8.15am Sign on and machine examination.
- Riders Briefing at 8.30am
- 1 round of practice / qualifying 10 min sessions only
- 1st round of racing for Championship points
- Lunchtime demonstrations
- Festival Trophy races
- 2023 Championship prize giving at 6pm
Sunday 4th February 2024
- 8.30am Riders briefing
- 9.00am 2nd and start of 3rd round of racing for Championship points
- Lunchtime demonstrations including Trophy Prizegiving
- Completion of 3rd and 4th rounds of racing for Championship points
- SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
ORGANISER
The meeting is organised by the New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register Inc. under Motorcycling New Zealand Permit no x and in conjunction with any current Manfeild/Goverment requirements.
RULES
The meeting will be conducted under the Manual of Motorcycle Sport of MNZ, the Technical Rules pertaining to the Classic Register and these supplementary Regulations.
ENTRIES
Entry fees are $280.00 for Seniors of MNZ Affiliated Clubs, discounted to $252 for current NZCMRR members, International & under 18s free. Race Group Entries will be capped at the first 40 entries received. Pre-event entries close on December 31. After that date, late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the Race Secretary with a late entry fee of $45. Entries received after 31st December at 5:00pm will not be included in the printed programme. Please do not send manual entries by post (it probably won't arrive in time). If you have difficulty completing and paying on-line, complete and email a manual entry form to race@nzcmrr.com or call Cheryl on 078493568.
LICENCE
MNZ competition licence compulsory. No competition licence? One event MNZ licences can be pre-purchased with your entry or on the day at sign-on.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership of an MNZ affiliated club is compulsory. No club card? You will have to join the NZCMRR at sign-on.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS
International competitors wishing to compete in an NZCMRR event must notify the race secretary of their intent to race at least one month before the meeting date at race@nzcmrr.com. You will then be sent a summary of the neccessary requirements and contacts.
RACE NUMBERS
In the event of duplicate race numbers then the NZCMRR competitor has the exclusive right of use of that number.
TIMING
Sign-on and bike check is from 7:15am until 8.30am cut-off on race days. Riders briefing at 8.30 am and practice starts at 9.00am. Sign-on and bike check will be available on the afternoon of the track day.
REGULARITY
This event is to allow non-racing members, or members with a parade bike the opportunity of up to 5 sessions on the race track. Entrants can ride either a racing machine which could be loaned for the event by a race entrant, or a suitable road machine. All machines in the parade must be presented for safety inspection, though they need not be fully race prepared. The NZCMRR Race Secretary reserves the right to accept or reject any rider or machine from this event as they sees fit. A minimum of one clearly legible number plate facing forward in the headlamp area is required. If there is an issue with the nominated bike number you will contacted. Leather one piece clothing, back protector, chest protector and an approved helmet must be worn for safety reasons. Transponders are now mandatory and must be fitted to the bike while on circuit. Remember that these events are not races and unsuitable riding will result in exclusion. There is no prize for being the fastest, only for having the most consistent lap times. These events will suit any club member who is not competing in race events, or a racer wishing to ride a machine that he has not entered into the races. The parades are run under the general MNZ rules and require a competition licence. Facility to obtain a one event licence is detailed on the payment summary form. Please note that this event is open to solo machines only.
ENTERING & EXITING, PIT LANE
Competitors shall only exit the pits to the circuit under the control of the Pit lane official and via the pit lane exit only. Competitors found to be riding the wrong way up or down Pit Lane may be fined or excluded from the meeting. Entry to the Pit Lane is on the LH side at the start of the front straight. Competitors must move to the far left of the circuit and reduce speed and signal their intentions to leave the track without impeding other competitors in the process. Once committed to entering Pit lane and a competitor has crossed to the inside of the entry blend lines that competitor MUST enter Pit Lane. Entry to the pit lane may also occur under direction of the track Marshalls at the completion of racing via the infield slip road just prior to the infield hairpin.
GRID POSITIONS
Grid positions will be allocated after practice/qualifying and will remain the same. The onus is on the rider to remember remember transponder, and cross the start finish line at least twice to register a qualifying time and obtain a grid position. The weekend’s grid positions/ layout plan will be displayed with the timing results in the sign-on room after practice/qualifying. A 20 second penalty will be applied to anyone found to be lining up, at the start, in someone else's grid position.
RED FLAG
Under RED FLAG conditions a dangerous situation IS created at this track if you cross the race line to enter PIT LANE before ALL riders have stopped their racing mode. During ALL RACE events ALL riders are to return to the PITS via the TRACK CROSSING POINT. The TRACK CROSSING point is at TURN 4. Watch for Marshall instructions, Cross track to return to your pits ONLY when instructed.
NOISE EMISSION
Circuit noise regulations as provided for under Rule 10-6d. All machines are to be effectively silenced so as not to exceed 95dB(A) "ride by" measured by the official meter mounted 30m from the track centre line. Machines registering consistently in excess of the limit will be brought to the attention of the officials for action to be taken as follows: Exceeding 95 but not exceeding 98dB(A): On the first offence during the meeting the rider will be warned that this has occurred and instructed to rectify the situation. For second and subsequent infringements the machine will be black flagged from the race or practice without further warning. Exceeding 98dB(A): The machine will be black flagged from the race or practice without warning. If circumstances don’t allow the machine to be black flagged, the competitor may be excluded from the results of that practice or race. During the course of the event the club will endeavour to post lists of machines and their noise readings to assist competitors efforts in complying with these limits.
REFUNDS
Prior to the meeting, any entrant will be given a refund on his/her entry fee if for any reason attendance over the weekend is not possible. Notification is required in writing/email to the Race Secretary prior to the event.
REFUNDS
Prior to the meeting, any entrant will be given a refund on his/her entry fee if for any reason attendance over the weekend is not possible. Notification is required in writing/email to the Race Secretary prior to the event.
ANIMALS
No dogs or pets are allowed at the meeting. No Exceptions.
ALCOHOL/SMOKING/VAPING
No alcohol, smoking or vaping in the pits while bikes are still on the circuit.
ANIMALS
No dogs or pets are allowed at the meeting. No Exceptions.
CAMPING
On site camping is available in the pits for competitors Friday - Sunday. Staying on-site and all powered sites will incur an additional surcharge. Non-powered sites will not incur a surcharge and will not be allocated. Hot showers are available on site. Spectators will be able to camp in the adjacent Stadium carpark - booked directly with Manfeild - Showers and toilets available.
INTERNET
For 1GB of data per month per device connect to the network "inspirefreewifi" throughout the venue.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY - APS 44th NZCMRR Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival (Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 February 2024)
- To NZCMRR Motorcycle Club, Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon and Motorcycling New Zealand Inc.
- I have read the Supplementary Regulations for this Competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct. Supplementary Regulations also available at www.nzcmrr.com
- I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise b) damage my property.
- I wish to take part in the event despite the above risks.
- Neither I, or anyone associated or connected with me will make any claim against you or your officers, employees or agents in respect of: a) any injury suffered by me; or b) any damage to any of my property regardless of how the injury or damage occurs.
- I will indemnify you against all claims, damages or losses (including costs) which you incur as the direct or indirect result of any injury to me or damage to my property.
- I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
- I am aware that this disclaimer will not affect any legal obligations you have to me which you cannot contract out of under NZ Law.
- I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control.
- I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
- I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
- I consent to the details contained in this form being held by the NZCMRR Motorcycle Club for the purpose of the promotion and the benefit of the race meeting concerned, and Motorcycling in general. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
- MNZ supports the FIM/IOC Charter on drugs in Sport. MNZ uses the services of Drug Free Sport NZ and other agencies to professionally carry out the testing. I acknowledge by signing this form I maybe subjected to a drug/alcohol test at any time. I agree to such testing. I further agree that my name can be published by MNZ as having taken part in a drug/alcohol test together with the results of that testing.
- I confirm that my machine complies with any technical rule(s) set out in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport and/or the Supplementary Regulations and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is in safe working order and fit for competition.
Entry fees
Event Extras
APS Classic Festival 2024 Limited Edition T-Shirts
Powered Pit Space
Late Entry Fee from 01 Jan
Transponders
Postal or Email Entries
Complete the entry form and then either:
Scan and email to race@nzcmrr.com or phone Cheryl on 078493568.