Summer APS Classic at Taupo

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

ORGANISER

The meeting is organised by the New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing Register Inc. under Motorcycling New Zealand Permit no 20805

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 $333.33 for Seniors of MNZ Affiliated Clubs, discounted to $300 for current NZCMRR members, & under 18s free. Entries close Thursday 22nd March 2024 at 5:00pm for inclusion in the colour programme. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Race Secretary where possible, but may incur a late entry fee.  

LICENCE

MNZ competition licence compulsory. No competition licence - no ride.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Membership of an MNZ affiliated club is compulsory. No proof - no ride.

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 machine examination is from 7:30am until 8.30am cut-off. Riders briefing at 8:30 am and practice starts at 9.00am.

REGULARITY 

The regularity class is to allow non-racing members, or members with a parade bike the opportunity to take part. Entrants can ride either a racing machine which could be loaned for the event by a race entrant, or a suitable road machine.  The NZCMRR Race Secretary reserves the right to accept or reject any rider or machine from this class as it sees fit. A minimum of one clearly legible number plate facing forward in the headlamp area is required. The number will be allocated with the parade acceptance form. Leather clothing, back and chest protector, and an approved crash helmet must be worn for safety reasons. These events will suit any club member who is not competing in championship race eventss. The regularity class is run under the general MNZ rules and require a competition licence. One event licences can be purchased at sign-on. Please note that this event is open to solo machines only.

ENTERING & EXITING THE CIRCUIT, 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 and stay to the right until up to race speed. 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 at the beginning of the front straight. Competitors must move to the far right of the circuit and reduce speed and signal their intentions to leave the track without impeding other competitors in the process. 

GRID POSITIONS

The weekend's grid positions/layout plan will be displayed with the timing results in the documentation room as soon as possible after each event.  Know your grid position BEFORE going on track to race.  There are no on-track crew to assist your correct placement.  Anyone found to be lining up in the incorrect grid position will incur a 20 second time penalty.   

EXCEEDING TRACK LIMITS

All competitors will remain within the track lines when moving through the chicane and onto the back straight. Any rider that is observed to be consistently exceeding the track limits, will be given a time penalty which will be determined by the number of times the rider exceeds the track limits within their race. All decisions regarding penalty will be at the discretion of race officials as per MNZ Rule 7.4.1.

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 as early as possible prior to the event.

ANIMALS

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

CAMPING

 We have come to an arrangement with Taupo so that we can still offer camping on site for Friday and Saturday nights only.   Over night, track supplied, security is now mandatory - Taupo and the NZCMRR are sharing this cost. The track has stated that for the NZCMRR they make an exception from their normal registration form terms - no tents, and would prefer self contained vehicles. Campers pay $50 per vehicle per night to stay unpowered ($50 powered site surcharge).  Hopefully enough people will take up the offer to warrant the exta cost involved.  Use the following link to book your camping and to make payment Fri & Sat overnight registration