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46th NZCMRR Classic Festival 2026

Friday January 30 - Sunday February 1 2026

2026 NZCMRR Classic Motorcycle Racing Festival Supplementary Regulations

These regulations are provisional and subject to change before the event

  1. ORGANISER: The meeting is organised by the New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register Inc. under Motorcycling New Zealand Permit no. TBC and in conjunction with any current Manfeild/Government requirements.
  2. 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.
  3. REFUSAL OF ENTRY: Organisers reserve the right to accept or decline any entry into any class.
  4. ENTRY FEES: Entry fees are as follows;
    1. $550 for Seniors of MNZ Affiliated Clubs
    2. $495 for current NZCMRR members
    3. Free for Junior riders (under 18s). Must be an NZCMRR member
    4. $250 for any member riding ONLY a Group 3 machine (Vintage, Prewar, Pre-63 and Classic 70s 0-250cc) that has not been run at any NZCMRR event in the last 12 months
    5. $200 for Regularity
    6. $295 for NZCMRR member South Island entrants
    7. $350 for non-NZCMRR member South Island entrants
  5. ENTRY PROCESS: Entries will be opened on the 18th of November 2024. A preferential entry period will be open for the first week for members that have competed or officially volunteered at two or more NZCMRR championship rounds outside of the previous APS Classic Festival at the discretion of the Race Secretary. A number of preferential entries will also be reserved for South Island competitors at the discretion of the Race Secretary in coordination with CAMs. Entries will close exactly three weeks after the point of opening. After that date if extenuating circumstances deemed sufficient prevented a member from entering, late entries may only be accepted at the discretion of the Race Secretary. Any entries received outside of the open-entry window will not be included in the printed programme. All entries are to be completed online – postal entries will not be accepted. There will be no availability for entries on the day. If there is difficulty completing and paying online, the race secretary can be contacted at race@nzcmrr.com. Race groups will be capped at 40 entries.
  6. OVERSUBSCRIBED GRIDS: Race Group Entries will be capped at the first 40 entries received. For any race groups where more than 40 entries occur, entry will be granted on a first-come first-serve basis. Any additional entries above 40 will be notified about their field being oversubscribed, and will be given the option of being waitlisted. Groups that are sufficiently oversubscribed may be split at the discretion of the race secretary and run as an “A” and “B” dependent on lap times.
  7. WAITLISTED ENTRANTS: Waitlisted entrants must pay the full entry fee. If any other entrant withdraws from the oversubscribed group before the event, the waitlisted entrant will then take their place, vacancies being awarded again on the basis of the time the entry was submitted (first-come first-serve). If a grid is still oversubscribed at the point of the event, any waitlisted entrants will be allowed to run with the Regularity class until such a time as a space becomes available. Waitlisted riders must achieve a qualifying time in the waitlisted qualifying group(s) on the Friday to allow the Steward to make a decision about a safe place to allow them to start on the grid. Partial refunds for waitlisted entrants will be decided as follows at the discretion of the race secretary;
    1. If a waitlisted rider fills a vacancy on the Saturday, then they are not eligible for any refund.
    2. If a waitlisted rider fills a vacancy on the Sunday and ran Regularity only on the Saturday, they will be refunded $150.
    3. If a vacancy is not available for a waitlisted rider before the conclusion of the event, then they will be refunded the difference between their entry and the standard Regularity entry price.
  8. ENTRANTS YIELDING THEIR SPOT ON OVERSUBSCRIBED GRIDS DUE TO MACHINE FAILURE: Where a field is oversubscribed and the race event is underway, any entrant that withdraws due to machine failure and yields their spot to an entrant on the wait list may qualify for a partial refund at the discretion of the Race Secretary. Factors considered will include whether there is someone to replace them, and how far through the event they withdraw.
  9. LICENCE: An MNZ competition licence is compulsory. One-event MNZ licences can be pre-purchased with your entry. On-the-day purchases of one-event licenses may incur a surcharge at the discretion of the race secretary, and will only be available in limited numbers.
  10. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Membership of an MNZ affiliated club is compulsory. Current NZCMRR members do not need to show proof of membership as evidence will be supplied to the Steward on your behalf, however non-members must provide proof of membership with their license. If a non-member is unable to provide proof of membership of another MNZ affiliate club, they must then purchase an NZCMRR membership in the Race Office.
  11. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS: International competitors will not be able to run at this event if they do not have an affiliate club membership and MNZ license with a New Zealand address.
  12. RACE NUMBERS: Race numbers are allocated to members of the club exclusively by the club, and exclusive to each person. You must race with the number that has been allocated to you. The organisers reserve the right to disallow your entry if the numbers do not match what has been assigned. Numbers allocated by MNZ are not recognised at NZCMRR events and NZCMRR member numbers take precedence.
  13. SOLO MACHINE EXAMINATION: All machines entered are to pass a bike check system prior to going out on track. Bike Check times will be conveyed in the official programme. Solo machines will be checked to the below list;
    • The Motorcycle is presented to the examiner in a clean and well-prepared condition in keeping with the aim of the Register. Refer NZCMRR rule 24.
    • Clear numbers on motorcycle – no stickers on front number board, or screen.
    • Secure number boards - not cracked or loose
    • Handle bar levers must have ball ends, and perch must be sufficiently clamped to the handlebars
    • Handle bars must be secure with the ends capped
    • Bar grips must not be loose – these must be glued or lock-wired
    • Throttle return - smooth and closes fully with sufficient pressure
    • Steering lock - doesn't return to tank/frame/fairing/steering damper limits
    • Steering head bearings/wheel/swingarm bearings are serviceable and adjusted
    • Front and rear brakes - operational and all anchor points and actuating devices have locking method (i.e. double nuts, nyloc nuts, lock wire, clevis pin, etc.)
    • Exhaust and muffler is secure
    • Oil/coolant breather pipes/overflows feed to catch bottle or airbox, and catch bottles are of an adequate size
    • Drain plugs/external oil filter (if fitted)/pressurised plugs/detent plugs/radiator cap/filler plugs wired or suitably locked
    • A 3mm rounded edge or beading is present on fairing blade edges
    • All wheels have tyre caps fitted to valves
    • Fairings are secure
    • Footpegs and foot controls are secure
    • No broken or loose spokes
    • Suspension (free movement, front and rear if applicable)
    • Check chain joining link direction - must be fitted facing away from chain direction
  14. SIDECAR MACHINE EXAMINATION: All machines entered are to pass a bike check system prior to going out on track. Bike Check times will be conveyed in the official programme. Sidecars will be checked to the below list;
    • The machine is presented to the examiner in a clean and well-prepared condition in keeping with the aim of the Register. Refer NZCMRR rule 24.
    • Clear numbers on sidecar – no previous scrutineering stickers on number board or screen
    • Secure number boards - not cracked or loose
    • Handle bar levers must have ball ends, and perch is sufficiently clamped to the handlebars
    • Handle bars secure and ends capped
    • Bar grips are not loose - must be glued or lock-wired
    • Throttle return - smooth and closes fully with sufficient pressure
    • Steering lock - doesn't return to tank/frame/fairing/steering damper limits
    • Steering head bearings/wheel bearings operational, properly adjusted and smooth
    • Front and rear brakes - operational and all anchor points and actuating devices have locking method (i.e. double nuts, nyloc nuts, lock wire, clevis pin, etc.)
    • If fitted, linked hydraulic brakes have a properly adjusted positive return stop on the foot lever (This prevents the circlip from popping out the back of the master cylinder which would result in loss of fluid and a brake failure). If fitted with a linked system there is provision to operate one front disc. Ensure both systems work independent of each other.
    • Exhaust and muffler secure
    • Oil/coolant breather pipes/overflows feed to catch bottle or airbox, and catch bottles adequate size.
    • Sidecar is fitted with a belly pan which encompasses the entire engine and gearbox, with an oil absorbent material in it. Ensure that the belly pan is attached securely. Ensure any oil filter housings and oil cooler radiators and their oil lines are securely mounted, especially if mounted outside the belly pan area.
    • Drain plugs/external oil filter (if fitted)/pressurised plugs/detent plugs/radiator cap/filler plugs wired or suitably locked. Oil filter housings (if fitted), oil coolers (if fitted), and oil lines securely mounted.
    • (If fitted) Differential filler, level, and drain plugs lock wired.
    • A 3mm rounded edge or beading is present on fairing blade edges.
    • Fairings and guards are secure
    • Footpegs and foot controls are secure
    • No broken or loose spokes (if applicable), and all wheels have tyre caps fitted to valves
    • Suspension (free movement, front and rear if applicable)
    • Check chain joining link direction - must be fitted facing away from chain direction (if applicable)
    • ID tag matches logbook, two yearly WOF current, any repairs (refer logbook) properly carried out.
    • Side wheel bearings smooth and properly adjusted (not rumbling/loose) and tyre tread depth sufficient
    • No obvious cracks in chassis; special attention to be given to front tubing and steering head
    • Both the handlebar kill switch and separate tether switch (attached to the rider’s wrist or body) are present and working independent of each other.
    • Passenger handles are firm and attached correctly. These require at least a 50mm washer under fibreglass if attached to the fairing.
  15. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BIKE CHECKER: A Bike Checker must be deemed to be sufficiently qualified by the Head Bike Checker. The listed checks, but not limited to, must be performed on each motorcycle/sidecar. By initialling and passing a machine on the list of “entered machines” the Bike Checker is confirming that all these checks have been conducted, and that the machine is in outwardly satisfactory condition suitable for racing at the event. If any doubt remains, the machine should not be passed. However this does not guarantee that a machine will not fail, nor does it guarantee that the machine will remain in this condition for the duration of the meeting. Rather, it confirms that obvious points have been checked and that the machine, at the time it was checked, met the listed basic requirements. Moreover, passing a machine does not mean the Bike Checker is liable for machine failure due to improper preparation or poor workmanship. New Bike Checkers unfamiliar with the NZCMRR Bike-Check process must use the ‘Bike Check Form’ and fill a form individually for each bike.
  16. REINSPECTION OF MACHINES: A machine involved in any crash must be inspected before being allowed back out on track. The recovery vehicle must remove any Bike Check sticker from a machine that has been crashed before returning it to the entrant or their crew. In the event that a rider of a crashed machine is being treated by ambulance staff, Bike Check stickers must remain on the damaged machine and the machine in the custody of officials until such time as it is released by the Clerk of the Course or the Steward. The Bike must then be run through the Bike Check process again before being awarded another Bike Check sticker.
  17. BREACH OF TECHNICAL RULES: In the event of a protested machine, organisers reserve the right to check machine eligibility at any time. This may include an engine tear down to check engine capacity. This will be at the competitor’s expense if found to be in breach of any rules. Organisers decision on this will be final.
  18. RIDER’S BRIEFING: Rider’s briefing and welcome is to be given by the President of the Club in conjunction with MNZ officials. The President and officials will agree beforehand on the content of the verbal briefing. Rider’s briefing handbooks will be distributed to entrants before the meeting, and will also be available at sign-on.
  19. VEHICLE ROLLER STARTERS: Vehicle-driven roller starters are expressly prohibited at this event due to the hazard they pose to spectators.
  20. RACE GROUPS AND ORDER: Race groups and order is subject to change at the discretion of officials and the Race Secretary however planned and preferred grouping and order is as follows;
    1. GROUP 1: 351-500cc - Pre '63 500 Clubman’s, Pre '63 500 Factory Racing, Pre '63 500 Modified, Classic 70's 500 (4 laps)
    2. GROUP 2: Post Classic - P82 Senior, P89 F1, P95 Superbike, P95 F1 (6 laps)
    3. GROUP 3: Vintage & Pre War - Pre '31 Vintage, Pre '46 350, Pre '46 500, 0-250cc - Pre '63 250 Clubman’s, Pre '63 250 Factory Racing, Pre '63 250 Modified, Classic 70's 250, Pre ’82 Ultralightweight (4 laps)
    4. GROUP 4: Post Classic - P89 F2, P95 F2 (6 laps)
    5. GROUP 5: Sidecars - Pre '63, Classic 70's, Pre '82 (4 laps)
    6. GROUP 6: Post Classic - P82 Junior, P89 F3. P95 F3 (6 laps)
    7. GROUP 7: 501cc-Open - Pre '63 Open Modified, Classic 70's Open (4 laps)
    8. GROUP 8: 251-350cc - Pre '63 350 Clubmans, Pre '63 350 Factory Racing, Pre '63 350 Modified, Classic 70's 350 (4 laps)
    9. GROUP 9: Regularity (4 laps)
  21. PRACTICE/QUALIFYING: All practice and qualifying is to take place on the Friday. A track-day style practice with speed groups will be run until midday, at which point an official Rider’s Briefing will be run, and the event will come under MNZ control. Qualifying will then be run in race groups, with an extra group(s) called “waitlisted” for all waitlisted riders to get a qualifying time. Each qualifying session will be 10 minutes in duration. Dependent on the number of waitlisted riders, multiple groups may be required at the discretion of the Race Secretary who will communicate this prior to the meeting. Waitlisted entrants will only be allowed one opportunity to qualify.
  22. FAILURE TO QUALIFY: In most cases this will result in a rider not being allowed to run. Refunds may be given at the discretion of the Race Secretary and Committee to be decided after the conclusion of the event. If extenuating circumstances are considered to have resulted in a rider’s inability to qualify and the Race Secretary deem them to be reasonable, they as a representative of the Club may choose to elevate this to the Steward who holds final authority to make a decision regarding the establishment of a safe grid and may wish to consider seeding a rider based on lap times. Failure to attend the Friday is not a sufficient reason to invoke this process.
  23. MACHINE TESTING SESSION: In the instance where multiple entrants have completed repairs on machines and require testing prior to the commencement of racing and they communicate this to the Race Secretary, at the discretion of the Race Secretary and MNZ officials a machine testing session of not more than four laps may be run as a first event at the start of each day of racing. Sufficient reason must be given for the need to run in this event and entrants who wish to utilise this session must communicate this to the Race Secretary in advance.
  24. CHAMPIONSHIP RACE ROUNDS: All championship rounds are to be 4 laps for Classic bikes, and 6 laps for Postclassic bikes. A warm-up/sighting lap may be run at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course or Steward for the first race round if deemed necessary or at any other point where track conditions may have changed. This is to be communicated by an additional rider’s briefing as necessary.
  25. REGULARITY: This event is to allow non-racing members, or members with a parade bike, the opportunity to parade 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 bike check and receive an inspection sticker before being let out on track. The NZCMRR Race Secretary reserves the right to accept or reject any rider or machine from this event as they see fit. A minimum of one clearly legible number plate facing forward at the front of the bike is required. If there is an issue with the nominated bike number you will be contacted. Leathers, a back protector, chest protector, and an approved helmet must be worn for safety reasons. Transponders are mandatory and must be fitted to the bike whilst on circuit. These events are not races and unsuitable riding will result in exclusion. Prizes will be awarded based on 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 they have 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. This event is open to solo machines only. Regularity riders will not run on the Friday (unless they are a waitlisted rider in which case they must achieve a qualifying time in the waitlist group). Regularity will run at least once on the Saturday, and at least twice on the Sunday. Regularity will not have a grid and the bikes do not need to qualify in order to participate.
  26. CLASSIC TT RACES: The proposed race groups for NZ Classic TT and NZCMRR TT title races differ from the groups used in the standard Championship rounds. No NZ Classic title shall be awarded where fewer than three machines in the relevant class complete 50% of the specified race distance. Every Classic TT race will be 8 laps long, and consideration will be given to starting with a National flag under tower control by a person(s) selected by the Club. This to be advised at the Rider’s briefing. The Classic TT Race groups are (and will be run in the following order) as follows;
    1. New Zealand National Vintage Classic TT and New Zealand National Prewar Classic TT Trophies
      1. Eligible classes – Vintage (pre-1931) and Prewar (all capacities)
      2. Qualifying – fastest 20 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in each class
      4. Two trophies, one for Vintage and one for Pre-war.
    2. New Zealand National Pre-63 Junior Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes – 0-250cc Pre-63 Clubman’s and Factory, 251-350cc Pre-63 Clubman’s and Factory
      2. Qualifying – fastest 10 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate 250cc and 350cc)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Pre-63 Junior TT
    3. New Zealand National Pre-63 Senior Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes – 351-500cc Pre-63 Clubman’s and Factory.
      2. Qualifying – fastest 20 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate Clubman’s and Factory)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Pre-63 Senior TT
    4. New Zealand National Classic 70’s Junior Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes - 0-250cc Classic 70’s and 251-350cc Classic 70’s.
      2. Qualifying – fastest 20 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate 0-250cc and 251-350cc)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Classic 70’s Junior TT
    5. New Zealand National Classic 70’s Senior Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes – 351-500cc Classic 70’s and 501+cc Classic 70’s.
      2. Qualifying – fastest 20 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate 350-500cc and 501+cc)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Classic 70’s Junior TT
    6. New Zealand National Postclassic F3 Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes – Pre-82 Junior, Pre-89 F3 and Pre-95 F3
      2. Qualifying – fastest 10 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate Pre-82, Pre-89 and Pre-95)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Post Classic F3 TT
    7. New Zealand National Postclassic F2 Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes –Pre-89 F2 and Pre-95 F2
      2. Qualifying – fastest 20 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate Pre-89 and Pre-95)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Post Classic F2 TT
    8. New Zealand National Postclassic F1 Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes – Pre-82 Senior, Pre-89 F1 and Pre-95 F1 and Pre-95 Superbike
      2. Qualifying – fastest 10 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class.
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated CC rating class per year (Alternate Pre-82, Pre-89, Pre-95F1 and Pre-95 Superbike)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Post Classic F1 TT
    9. New Zealand National Sidecar Classic TT Trophy
      1. Eligible classes – All sidecars Pre-63, Classic 70’s, and Pre-82
      2. Qualifying - fastest 10 bikes in each class. Any residual places to be offered to next fastest qualifiers regardless of class
      3. National Trophy and place recognition awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd across the line in one nominated age range per year (alternate Pre-63, Classic 70’s, and Pre-82 sidecars)
      4. All classes not eligible for Trophy in any given year are awarded recognition in NZCMRR Classic Sidecar TT
  1. PRE-63 MODIFIED MACHINES IN CLASSIC TT RACES: All machines that run in any of the CC rated classes of Pre-63 Modified, shall run and compete for the titles in the equivalent CC class of Classic 70’s provided that the modifications are within the Classic 70’s rules. Bikes outsides of these rules may be placed in a later class at the discretion of the Race Committee in consultation with the Technical Committee who will consider the extent of modification, the age of major components, and the degree of advantage any part or modification provides.
  2. NATIONAL TITLE CLASSIC TT CLASSES FOR 2026: Each year where multiple classes are running a race for one title a select class for each group will be competing for the national title. This year, the classes competing for the national title are as follows;
    1. Vintage allcomers
    2. Prewar allcomers
    3. Pre-63 251-350cc Clubmans
    4. Pre-63 351-500cc Clubmans
    5. Classic 70’s 0-250cc
    6. Classic 70’s 500cc+
    7. Pre-89 F3
    8. Pre-95 F2
    9. Pre-89 F1
    10. Classic 70’s Sidecars
  3. EXITING PIT LANE: Competitors shall only exit the pits to the circuit under the control of the Pitlane official and via the pit lane exit only. Competitors found to be riding the wrong way along Pit Lane may be fined or excluded from the meeting.
  4. ENTERING PIT LANE: Entry to the Pit Lane is on the left-hand 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. The pit lane entry will always be used at this event to exit the track. Under no circumstances should a rider cut across the track to the exit without signalling well in advance. Riders found to be doing so may be subject to sanction/fine at the discretion of MNZ officials which may also include exclusion from the meeting.
  5. PRE-RACE PROCEDURE: The Clerk of the Course will give a 5 and 2 minute call before each race, signalling the time before pit exit will be opened. Competitors must make their way to the staging area by pit exit following the one-way system in the pits and either exiting via the pit exit at the far end (closest to track entry) of the main garage complex or from the pitlane garages dependent on their pit location. Competitors must move forward of the sign on pitlane so that the track entry marshal can inspect bikes for bike check stickers, and competitors for strapped helmets and back and chest protectors. In the case that a race is called off before bikes are allowed out on track while they are situated at the staging area, the track entry marshals are to direct all waiting bikes up the abort return road back into the pits. Exactly 5 minutes after the 5 minute call and 2 minutes after the 2 minute call the track entry gate will open (subject to track conditions) for exactly 30 seconds. Any competitors arriving after this time must start from track entry at the direction of the track entry marshal after the entire field has passed track entry.
  6. GRID MARKING: The grid is to be marked using the following process;
    1. For NZCMRR events, the grid must be staggered, and angled. The angle of each row should result in the fourth bike being two metres behind the first bike on the same row. Each row should be staggered such that each bike has a clear space directly ahead of it in the row directly in front. The orange dots present on the track at Manfeild will NOT be used. The Club will ensure that its grid meets minimum MNZ specifications with a distance of 4 metres between rows.
    2. The marks must be made using a removable medium which can readily be washed off after the conclusion of the meeting. Each grid location must be marked with an arrow in the direction of travel (^) , and directly below it the number of the grid position. When a bike starts the race, the position is the tip of the arrow and the wheel must be positioned within it.
    3. Signs for each row will also be placed on the inside of the track pinned to the grass. The signs used must be triangular in shape, made of corflute, and with concealed small pins to minimise the risk of injury should a competitor collide with one.
  1. GRID POSITIONS: Grid positions will be allocated after the completion of the qualifying rounds. Any changes to grids over the course of the weekend where vacancies are filled by waitlisted riders will be communicated to riders before the next race. The onus is on the rider to remember their transponder, and cross the start finish line at least twice to register a qualifying time and obtain a grid position. The grid positions/layout plan will be displayed with the timing results in the sign-on room after practice/qualifying and will be available online on MarkTime. A 20 second penalty will be applied to anyone found to be lining up at the start, in someone else's grid position. A marshal will be on track when bikes are gridding up to help ensure competitors are in the correct locations.
  2. RED FLAG PROCEDURE: Under RED FLAG conditions all riders must proceed around the track to pit exit. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SLIP ROAD AT TURN 4 BE USED. If the first red flag visible to a rider is at the flag point located on the final turn, then they must proceed around the track and complete another full lap. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD A RIDER CUT ACROSS THE TRACK TO PIT EXIT. If a race is red flagged riders should proceed back to their pits to await further instruction. Standard operating procedure shall be that the next race group is called and the red-flagged group assigned a re-run position as soon as practical in the programme.
  3. 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 then 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 competitor’s efforts in complying with these limits.
  4. RIDING BEHAVIOUR: Further to MNZ rule 6.13 and 6.15(a) - Careless riding. Any competitor riding in a manner that endangers and/or causes disruption to another competitor (or competitors) shall, at the discretion of the Clerk of Course and/or Steward, be shown the black flag and the guilty competitor disqualified from that session/race. If the incident is deemed serious enough by the Clerk of Course and/or Steward, further action can be taken against the guilty competitor by means of ejection from the meeting. If this process is invoked, entry fees paid by the competitor concerned will not be refunded, and their race licence may be held by the race organiser and/or MNZ for further investigation.
  5. ENTRANT AND PIT CREW OFF-TRACK BEHAVIOUR: Entrants are deemed to be responsible for the conduct of their pit crew. If the behaviour of any pit crew or entrants is deemed to be unacceptable, club officials will apply applicable sanctions to the rider which may include the ejection of the concerned entrant from the meeting immediately. If this process is invoked, any entry fees paid by the competitor concerned will not be refunded. The club also reserves the right to exclude person(s) from any future NZCMRR events. Behaviour that will trigger sanction from an NZCMRR meeting includes; (1) threatening or abusive language or behaviour toward anyone including Officials, riders, or volunteers, and (2) refusal or failure to comply with the reasonable request, order, or instruction of an Official.
  6. TRANSPONDERS: All transponders will be supplied by the club free-of-charge. No competitor is to use a personal transponder at this meeting. Transponders will be handed out at sign-on, and must be returned in order to receive their license.
  7. 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. If a withdrawal is notified within 2 weeks of the event, refunds will be processed after the completion of the event. Notification of withdrawal is required in writing or email to the Race Secretary prior to the event. If an entrant fails to notify the Race Secretary until after the closing of sign-on, refunds will only be granted at the discretion of the Committee and Race Secretary. Any merchandise or items that are ordered in advance by the club (i.e. plaques, T-shirts, meal tickets) are non-refundable.
  8. ANIMALS: No dogs or pets are allowed at the meeting. No Exceptions.
  9. ALCOHOL/SMOKING/VAPING: No alcohol, smoking or vaping in the pits while bikes are still on the circuit.
  10. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND TEST AND TAGS: All Competitors are to have a Fire Extinguisher of at least 1kg in their pit and all Electrical goods must have a current ‘Electrically Safe’ test tag.
  11. PIT MOVEMENTS: Pit movements are to follow the one way system devised by the Club. Pit movements must follow the above pit map. The pit speed limit is 15km/h. Club Officials reserve the right to enforce a penalty on any entrant that fails to follow this system or is seen to be endangering public. Penalties will be awarded at the discretion of the Race Secretary, and possible penalties include possible expulsion from the event with no refund, or removal of points for the round.
  12. PIT ALLOCATIONS: Pits will be allocated prior to the event and must be paid in full before the event unless other arrangements have been agreed upon at the discretion of the Race Secretary. A pit allocation map will be circulated prior to the event to all members, who upon arrival must take residence of the correct pit only. Officials will be present to help direct entrants as needed. Each type of pit will have the following requirements unless otherwise arranged, and the Club reserves the right to reallocate pits on the day if and as necessary should requirements not be followed at the discretion of the Race Secretary. The types of pits and requirements are;
    1. Old garages (2 competitor, 3 bike min)
    2. New garages (4 competitor, 5 bike min)
    3. Stables (far side) (2 bike min)
    4. Stables (near side) (2 competitor min)
    5. Open sealed pit (3 bike min)
    6. Open gravel pit (across from old garages) (2 bike min)
    7. Open grass pit (2 bike min)
  13. PIT ALLOCATION PROCESS: Pits will foremostly be allocated using the following list of preferences, however all decisions remain at the discretion of the Race Secretary;
    1. First preference; long-term regular members will have first pick where a large group want a pit or pits in close proximity with numbers of machines and entrants well in excess of minimums
    2. Second preference; members surveyed at the 2024 APS Spring Classic who selected a pit or area they would prefer with numbers of machines and entrants equal or more than the minimum numbers imposed above
    3. Third preference; on a first-come first-serve basis for entrants with machines and entrants equal to or more than the minimum numbers imposed above
    4. Final preference; where entrants have less than the minimum numbers imposed but the desired area has vacancies, they will be awarded but may have to share pit spaces
  14. PUBLIC “NO VEHICLE” AREAS; Absolutely no vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, or starters are to be in these zones with the exception of display machines and marked official vehicles within the hours that the track is in operation and the public are expected. During pack-in and pack-out vehicles will be allowed in these areas, and during the time of the meeting outside of racing hours vehicles may be granted an exception at the discretion of the Race Committee however these vehicles must be removed during operating hours.
  15. MANNED CROSSINGS: There are 3 manned crossings as marked on the pit map which must always be manned at both ends on both race days where large volumes of spectators are expected while bikes are on track. Riders must follow the direction of crossing staff, failure to do so must be reported to the Chief Pit Marshal who must advise the members present of the Race Committee. At the discretion of the Race Committee penalties can be awarded to any rider seen to be endangering spectators and/or crossing staff as above. Crossing staff must have radios to keep abreast of bike movements.
  16. CHIEF PIT MARSHAL: At this event there is to be a Chief Pit Marshal who reports directly to the Clerk of the Course and Race Committee. The responsibilities of the Chief Pit Marshal include;
    1. Oversee the allocation, hand-out, and management of club assets, work with the chief flag marshal to ensure that the needs of the track and pitlane marshals are met, manage assets required for post-racing events, and oversee the operation of the public gate and pits. At least 10 people report directly to the Chief Pit Marshal, who is responsible for ensuring that they operate safely and efficiently whilst performing the tasks allotted to them. The Chief Pit Marshal is also responsible for sourcing and appointing these persons.
    2. Roles reporting directly to the Chief Pit Marshal include;
      1. All crossing staff manning public crossings across bike transit paths. They must be confident enough to stop either bikes or public and ensure safe crossing.
      2. Any person(s) changing signs for race groups. They need to ensure that all of the race group signs are changed at the point of 5-minute call.
      3. Any person(s) in the ticket booth(s) selling tickets to public as they come in
      4. Any person(s) standing outside the booth directing people to ensure that no one bypasses the ticket booth
      5. Any person(s) directing traffic and public within the carpark or pit cordon
    3. Extras will be required to relieve the above people throughout the day when breaks are needed. The pit marshal is to ensure that these people are kept fed and hydrated, and relieved when necessary. Rotation of the roles is also possible but entirely at the discretion of the Chief Pit Marshal.
    4. There will be a float of cash present at both the ticketing stand and programme selling booth, which must be removed or replenished as necessary to prevent a large build-up of cash and the associated security risk this entails.
    5. Oversee the collection and return of any club assets from all marshals. Radios must be collected and recharged at the end of each day. It is the Chief Pit Marshal’s responsibility to ensure that all gear is returned at the end of the meeting, and any damage recorded and reported to the Club.
    6. The Chief Pit Marshal is also given power to ensure safe operation within the pits; hazardous behaviour of either public or competitors can be addressed directly, but must always be reported to the Race Committee or MNZ officials. Any safety risks that are identified must also be brought to the attention of any present Club or MNZ officials to address as they see fit.
    7. To manage assets required for post-racing events including BBQs and prize-giving. Working with club officials they must ensure that there is sufficient food and facility to conduct these events. The Chief Pit Marshal can also appoint another person to help facilitate any of the above tasks.
    8. To ensure that the pits are set up with cones, barriers, and signs in coordination with club officials who will supply a map for this purpose in order to facilitate safe and proper pit movements according to the supplied plan.
  1. GATE PRICING: Tickets sold at the gate will be sold at the following rates, however discounts remain at the discretion of the Race Committee;
    1. Day pass (one person) - $30
    2. Weekend pass (one person) - $50
    3. Under 14 – free