Dedicated to the preservation and use of pre 1976 british, european and american motorcycles
NZ CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE RACING REGISTER INC
PRESENT THE
Spring Classic at Manfeild
Manfeild
NZCMRR Championship Round 5
Saturday October 31 - Sunday November 1 2020

Upon arrival, bring your competition licence, club membership card, helmet and chest/back protectors to sign on. Proceed to machine examination, which will be from 7.30am to 9:00am as detailed below in the supplementary regulations.

NZCMRR Rules can be viewed on the NZCMRR website http://www.nzcmrr.com/events/rules. MNZ classes are as defined in the MNZ Rulebook Chapter 25.

Classes are as follows, but not necessarily in this order:

  1. Vintage & Pre War - Pre '31, Pre '46 350, Pre '46 500
  2. 0-250cc - Pre '63 250 Clubmans, Pre '63 250 Factory Racing, Pre '63 250 Modified, Classic 70's 250
  3. 251-350cc - Pre '63 350 Clubmans, Pre '63 350 Factory Racing, Pre '63 350 Modified, Classic 70's 350
  4. 351-500cc - Pre '63 500 Clubmans, Pre '63 500 Factory Racing, Pre '63 500 Modified, Classic 70's 500
  5. 501cc-Open - Pre '63 Open Modified, Classic 70's Open
  6. Sidecars - Pre '63, Classic 70's, Pre '82
  7. Post ClassicPre '82 Junior, Pre '89 F2, Pre '89 F3. Pre '95 F2, Pre '95 F3 
  8. Post Classic - Pre '82 Senior, Pre '89 F1, Pre '95 Superbike, Pre '95 F1
  9. Regularity

Note: Some classes may be combined depending on entry numbers in each class. 


Programme of events

Saturday 31st October 2020

  • 7.15-8.30am Sign on and machine examination
  • 8.30am Riders briefing
  • 9.00am 1 round of practice/qualifying
  • 1 round of racing for Championship points - all classes
  • NZCMRR Manfeild Cup races
  • BBQ - all welcome

Sunday 1st November 2020

  • 3 rounds of racing for Championship points – all classes.

Pit Garages can be booked on-line at https://www.manfeild.co.nz/garage-booking.html or call the track 06 323 7444

Camping is available for competitors on Friday and Saturday night.  $10 per person per night (powered sites are $5 extra per night) please email experience@manfeild.co.nz to make a booking.

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

COVID

Should any region move to Level 2 (or higher) we would contact all entrants, prior to the event, with further information and requirements.

Level 1 - To try and help everyone stay safe we recommend the following.  If you are ill please stay at home, just let us know before the event for a full refund.  There will be numerous QR code signs at the circuit for you, your pit crew and spectators to be able to scan for contact tracing and remember to keep your distance, use masks and hand sanitiser when appropriate.

ORGANISER

The meeting is organised by the New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register Inc. under Motorcycling New Zealand Permit no T.B.A.

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 $200.00 for Seniors of MNZ Affiliated Clubs, discounted to $180 for current NZCMRR members, & under 18s free. Entries close Tuesday 27th October 2020 at 5:00pm. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Race Secretary, but may incur a late entry fee. Entry fee for CAMS South Island Competitors $FREE.

LICENCE

MNZ competition licence compulsory. No competition licence? One event MNZ licences can be purchased 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. International competitors must have Insurance which meets the minimum FIM Standards and obtain a Release and Start Permission from their motorcycle Federation and have this sent to MNZ prior to the event being held. If an overseas competitor does not have a licence with their motorcycle Federation please contact the race secretary. 

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 scrutineering is from 7:30am until 9.00am cut-off. Riders briefing at 9:00 am and practice starts at 9.30am.

REGULARITY 

This event is open to solo machines only and 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 NZCMRR Race Secretary reserves the right to accept or reject any rider or machine from this event as they see fit. Regularity participants will not be given an individual race event but will be placed at the rear of the grids of either their appropriate cc class, or a lower class, dependent upon their practice/qualifying times, and will not be eligible for championship points. Regularity allows non-racing members the opportunity of 1 practice and 4 sessions on the race track. Entrants can ride either a racing machine which could be loaned for the event or a suitable road machine. The event is run under the general MNZ rules and require a competition licence and club membership. All machines in the event must be presented for safety inspection, though they need not be fully race prepared. A clearly legible number plate facing forward in the headlamp area and one to each side is required, the number will be confirmed prior to the event. Leather clothing, chest and back protectors and an approved helmet must be worn for safety reasons. Remember that these events are not races and unsuitable riding will result in exclusion.

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.

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 by 5:00pm the Wednesday prior to the event.

ANIMALS

No dogs or pets are allowed at the meeting. No Exceptions.

CAMPING

Camping is available for competitors on Friday and Saturday night.  $10 per person per night (powered sites are $5 extra per night) please email experience@manfeild.co.nz to make a booking.

INTERNET

For 1GB of data per month per device connect to the network "inspirefreewifi" throughout the venue.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY -
Spring Classic at Manfeild
(
Saturday October 31 - Sunday November 1 2020
)

To NZCMRR Motorcycle Club, Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon and Motorcycling New Zealand Inc.

  1. 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
  2. I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise b) damage my property.
  3. I wish to take part in the event despite the above risks.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
  7. 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.
  8. I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control.
  9. I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
  10. I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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. 
Rider disclaimer of liability
I further certify that all information given on this form is correct.

Where a rider is under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must countersign this entry and be present on race day.

Sidecar passenger disclaimer of liability

Where a passenger is under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must countersign this entry and be present on race day.

Entry fees

Entry fee
_____ x 
$200.00
   ________
Entry fee with 10% discount for current NZCMRR membership
_____ x 
$180.00
   ________
Entry fee for current NZCMRR Junior membership (under 18 years old)
_____ x 
FREE
   ________
Regularity / Track Parade
_____ x 
$140.00
   ________

Transponders

X2 Transponder hire
_____ x 
$35.00
   ________

PAYMENT

Pease debit my credit card as below

Spring Classic at Manfeild
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Postal or Email Entries

Complete the entry form and then either:

Scan and email to race@nzcmrr.com or phone Cheryl on 078493568.

ENTRY FORM

Spring Classic at Manfeild
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Saturday October 31 - Sunday November 1 2020
ENTRIES CLOSE
Tuesday October 27 2020
MNZ Permit:
19143
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