Autumn APS Classic at Hampton Downs

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

ORGANISER

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

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 $250.00 for Seniors of MNZ Affiliated Clubs, discounted to $225 for current NZCMRR members, & under 18s free. Entries for inclusion in the  programme close Thursday 16th February 2024 at 5:00pm. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Race Secretary but will incur a $50 late entry fee.

LICENCE

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

CHEST AND BACK PROTECTORS 

Chest and back protectors as per MNZ MoMS 8.1b are compulsory. No protectors - no ride.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Membership of an MNZ affiliated club is compulsory. No proof - no ride. NZCMRR membership must be purchased at the event if no physical proof of membership to a MNZ affiliated club is presented.

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 obtain a 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. International competitors must have Insurance which meets the minimum FIM Standards.

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 7:15am until 8.30am cut-off. Riders briefing at 8:30 am and practice / qualifying starts at 9.00am.

ENTERING & EXITING, PIT LANE - HAMPTON DOWNS

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 RH side at the beginning of the main straight immediately after the exiting the sweeper.  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. 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.  There is a monitored 40km speed limit while in pit lane.

BREAKDOWN & INCIDENTS ON CIRCUIT

Should you breakdown or be involved in an incident on the circuit DO NOT KEEP CIRCULATING AT REDUCED SPEED BACK TO THE PITS.  Where possible exit the circuit at the first safe opportunity, park your machine safely and put yourself on the safe side (outside) of the barriers so that racing can continue.  If either yourself or your machine are deemed to be in an unsafe position the race will be red flagged. 

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 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.

CAMPING

There will be no camping allowed inside the circuit  The circuit gate will be open at 7am. 

PIT GARAGES

Hampton Downs are managing booking of the garages.  If you would like to book a half garage the cost is to be confirmed and the link is to follow.

Pre-booked garage:  Garage which are booked no later than 48 hours before the event: $178.25 per half garage if booked by an individual who will manage who else occupies it with them. Specific garage number requests will only be accepted for a full garage pre-booking, which will be accommodated where able.

Garage booked on the day booking:  It is preferred that you pre-book your garage.  If garages are available on the day they will only be hired as half garages - you will have to organise your own sharing/splitting of costs.