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ACU HANDBOOK HANDBOOK ACU 2017 HANDBOOK£8.00 2017 ARENA TRIALS BEACH CROSS BEACH RACING BIKE TRIALS BYMX CYCLE TRIALS DRAG ENDURO GRASS TRACK HARE & HOUNDS HILL CLIMB MOTOCROSS POCKET BIKES QUAD ROAD RACING SPEEDWAY SPRINT SUPERCROSS SUPERMOTO TRIALS 2017 HANDBOOK January 2017 All enquiries should be addressed to: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX. Telephone: 01788 566400; Fax: 01788 573585 www.acu.org.uk [email protected] The contents of this Handbook are Copyright and must not be reproduced without written consent from the Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. The various regulations contained herein become effective as at 1st January 2017. This publication supersedes previous editions. The ACU is the internationally recognized National Governing Body for motorcycle sport in the British Isles (less Northern Ireland). Formed in 1903, the ACU has a long tradition in the world of motorcycle sport being a founder member of the World Governing Body, the Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM). The ACU has a major role in furthering the interests of motorcycle sport on a global basis. Domestically, the ACU provides for all forms of motorcycle sport ranging from Road Racing to all disciplines of Off Road activity and has successfully organized world class events such as Moto GP, World Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT Races and the Motocross of Nations. The ACU aims to ensure that all people irrespective of their age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation, have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in motorcycle sport at levels in all roles. The ACU fully supports youth activity in all disciplines and through the ACU Academy, some of our young riders go on to become British, European and World Champions in their chosen sport. Published by: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. Designed by: The Ark Design & Print. Printed and bound by CPI Group (UK) Ltd, Croydon, CR0 4YY The products advertised within this Handbook are not necessarily endorsed by the ACU. Front cover photograph by courtesy of Lawrence Hammonds ACU AND THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION ARE TRADING NAMES OF THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION LIMITED REGISTERED UNDER COMPANY NO. 00134679; REGISTERED OFFICE: ACU HOUSE, WOOD STREET, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE CV21 2YX Patron HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP, Duke of Edinburgh KG KT OM GBE AC QSO President Emeritus The Rt Hon THE LORD JOPLING DL President The Right Reverend John Oliver Vice President C. MORAM T FAIRBROTHER Honorary Vice President M MELLISH Chairman J. COLLINS Auditors Magma Chartered Accountants General Secretary G. THOMPSON MBE BEM Honorary Members of the ACU D. D. BANKS J. COLES D. SLAUGHTER Lt Col (Retd) E. P. BARTLETT T. FAIRBROTHER R. W. SMITH E. BELLARS M. FRANCIS W. A. SMITH A. BROWNLIE E. JONES K. SPRAYSON D. R. CLAMPIN A.KING J. STONE R. COLLINS D. RYDER THE ACU MISSION • To pursue the interests of motorcycling while protecting and promoting the needs of members. • To facilitate British Motorcycle Sport in the most accommodating, de-regulated and user led manner possible. • To make British Motorcycle Sport happen. Disclaimer The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., its Directors and Officers accept no liability in respect of loss or damage occasioned directly or indirectly as a result of the publication of the ACU Handbook or Web Site. It is a matter for each individual to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of any Course, Facility or Product (including Machinery and Clothing) offered by Clubs, Venues, Landowners, Advertisers or Manufacturers and for such individuals to ensure that adequate insurance and medical arrangements have been made to protect their interest with regard to any activity undertaken. 4 contents AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2017 contents section one THE ACU Committees & Panels 8 Auto-Cycle Union Limited structure 13 Who should I contact at the ACU? 14 Anti-theft initiative 15 Non-territorial clubs 16 Recognised promoters 19 Recognised associations 20 Useful addresses 21 Centres/Regions 22 Timekeepers & timing equipment 60 Technical officials 65 Sound level control 84 Fuel regulations – National ACU 87 ACU approved protective helmets and visors 89 Competition licence/Trial registration 91 One event licences 91 One event trials licences 91 Associate membership 92 ACU Benevolent Fund 93 Price List 95 LASU 96 Training Department 97 LARA 98 Land Use Advisory Service 100 The Motor Vehicles (Off Road Events) Regulations 1995 101 ACU Environmental Code 103 APPENDIX A Recommended standards for the provision of sanitary facilities at ACU events 107 Equal opportunities/sports equity policy statement 108 Insurance 109 Serious accident checklist 117 Medical services 118 Safety precautions 120 AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2017 INSURance 109 5 section two STANDING REGULATIONS Motocross 128 Enduro 164 Hare and Hounds/Cross Country 191 Trials 196 Track Racing 238 Road Racing 265 Supermoto 321 Drag Race 340 Hillclimb and Sprint 374 Pocket Bike 394 Scooter 404 section three ACU Historical information 462 Champions 464 section four National Sporting Code of the ACU 469 section five Rules of the Union 525 Note No discrimination is intended where references are made to ‘he’, rather than ‘she’, throughout this Handbook. COPYRIGHT (To be printed in all official programmes) All literary matters in the official programme including the list of competitors and their racing numbers is copyright and any person making illegal use thereof will be prosecuted. It is also a condition of admission to any event held under an ACU Permit that no part of the meeting can be filmed or video recorded and/or video transmitted in any way without the written consent of the promoters/organisers and/or the ACU except for the sole purpose of private enjoyment. section one THE ACU 8 committees & PANELS AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2017 NATIONAL COUNCIL ACU South Eastern Mr P. Burrell, 40 CHAIRMAN – J. Collins (2018) 52 Annandale Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 Margam Road, Margam, Port 8EL Tel: 020 8300 5572/07885 682647 Talbot, West Glamorgan SA13 2BW. [email protected] Tel: 01639 882241 Fax: 01639 773470 ACU Southern B. New, 6 Coleridge Gardens, [email protected] Cowplan, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. ACU Cheshire & North Wales C. Berisford, Tel: 02392 645114 38 Wybunbury Road, Willaston, ACU South Midland Miss M Bird, Tel: 07773 Nantwich, CW5 7JE. Tel: 07748 234357 064796 [email protected] [email protected] ACU South Western TBC ACU Cornwall M. Courtney, Carbis Wharf, ACU Wessex N. Steadman, 11 Watson Avenue, Roche, St Austell, PL26 8LA. Tel: 07810 Bristol BS4 3SG. Tel: 07505 187071 nick_ 885174. [email protected] ACU Eastern Mrs V. Hearn, 25 Quinton ACU Western Miss J. Jones, Woodlands, Road, Needham Market, Suffolk Kempley Green, Dymock Gloucester, GL18 IP6 8BP. Tel/Fax: 01449 721042 2BW Tel: 01531 890691/07775 524805 [email protected] [email protected] ACU East Midland M. Jessup, 54 Monks ACU West South Wales G. Heywood, Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2BS. 81 Alexander Road, Gorseinon, Tel: 02476 544463 [email protected] Swansea SA4 4NU, Tel: 01792 893457 ACU East South Wales Mr Derek Smith, 125 [email protected] Glan-y-Fford, Taffs Wells, Cardiff CF15 ACU Yorkshire Mike Washington, Tel: 07730 7SQ. Tel: 02920 337036/07971 153903 572683 [email protected] [email protected] ACU Scotland C Mackenzie, 28 West Main ACU East Yorks Mrs A. Watson, Street, Uphall, West Lothian EH52 5DW. Dunriding, High Street, Castleton, Tel: 01506 858354 Fax: 01506 855792 Whitby YO21 2DB Tel: 01287 660577 [email protected] [email protected] Non-Territorial Board M. Dommett, ACU Isle of Man Mrs B. Crellin, Shilley Gniebe, British Motorcycle Racing Club Ballachurry Road, Greeba, Isle of Man IM4 Limited, Unit D2, Seedbed Centre, 3LE. Tel: 01624 801726 [email protected] Davidson Way, Romford, Essex. RM7 ACU Midland Mr D. Smith, The Willows, 0AZ. Tel: 01708 720305. Mob: 07970 Cursley Lane, Shenstone, Kidderminster, 963572. [email protected] Worcs, DY10 4DX Tel: 01527 592797 dave@ www.bemsee.net globalpump.co.uk Non-Territorial Board P. Tomlin, 25 Rusper ACU Mid Wales Miss J Hockly, 1 Plas y Bryn Road, Dagenham, Essex RM9 4NT. Bungalow, Llanfair Road, Newtown, Tel: 0208 5931237 Mob: 07711 822594 Powys SY16 3JY. Tel/Fax: 01686 [email protected] 626370 [email protected] www.midwalesdirttrack.com Year in brackets indicates expiry of term of office ACU Northern R Wilson, 14 Undercliff Road, at 31st December. Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4PS Tel: 01539 728565 [email protected] ACU North Eastern I Reavely, 35 Columbia Terrace, Blythe, Northumberland, NE24 3JZ [email protected] ACU North Western R. Livesey 1 Franklands Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancs PR2 6RX. Tel: 01772 791924 [email protected] AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2017 committees & PANELS 9 ACU LTD DIRECTORS J. Coles (2018) 88 Wheatley Road, Garsington, CHAIRMAN – J. Collins (2018) 52 Oxford OX44 9DR. Tel: 01865 361735 Margam Road, Margam, Port A. Foskew (2018) 9 Ebenezer Close, Witham, Talbot, West Glamorgan SA13 2BW. Essex CM8 2HX. Tel: 01376 517169 Tel: 01639 882241 Fax: 01639 773470 [email protected] [email protected] E. Jones (2018) 18 Chapel Street, R. Hanks (2017) 50 Lyndhurst Road, Erdington, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6DA. Birmingham B24 8QS. Tel: Day 0121 373 Tel: 01527 893392/07947 319432 1035 Eve: 0121 686 3799 Fax: 0121 686 8700 [email protected] [email protected] R. J. Langdale (2018) 1 Union Street, Louth, B. Higgins (2019) Sunnycote, Marytavy, Lincs LN11 0ES. Tavistock, Devon PL19 9QB. Tel: 01822 B. New (2018), 6 Coleridge Gardens, Cowplan, 810336/07793 494793 brian@rentafford. Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. Tel: 02392 fsnet.co.uk 645114 R. Humphrey (2018) 11 Shepherds Avenue, A. Penny (2018), Culross, Hadleigh Road, Earley, Nr. Reading, Berks RG6 1AY. Elmsett, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6ND.