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2010 2010 AHRMA AHRMA Handbook Handbook VMXVMXRACINGRACING REPLACEMENT OEM HONDA PLASTIC REPRODUCTION PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR VINTAGE MOTOCROSS BIKES FROM 1973 – 1983 HONDA CR125, 250, 480, XR75, MR50, HONDA ELSINORE PLASTIC BODYWORK, SWINGARMS & DECALS CALL 505. 870. 4807 www.vmxracing.com ............................ ............................ ............................ American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, Ltd. AHRMA National Offices 309 Buffalo Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615-420-6435, fax 615-420-6438 www.ahrma.org Printed December 2009 © 2009 AHRMA. All rights reserved. Battle of Twins®, Sound of Thunder®, Sound of Singles®, BEARS® and Battle of Legends® are registered trademarks of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. ON THE COVER: How many different ways can you have fun on two wheels—old and new? Thanks to the following for supplying photos: CoronaKidRacing.com, Wayne Franklin, F & S Enterprises, Bill Golden, Bill Ryburn, and Janet Ward. ALUMINUM GAS TANKS & OIL TANKS Handcrafted Race Lightweight, Polished FABRICATORS Race Tanks Replicated or Custom Pat Mooney’s Petty Manx #11X Design Tank Repairs All Work Metal Finished Andrew H. Cowell 2375 Midway Road SE Bolivia, NC 28422 Voice: 910.431.2956 Fax: 910.253.8313 E-mail: ALUMINUM GAS WELDING & TIG WELDING [email protected] OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE n SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association is a member-owned nonprofit association dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing and the enjoyment of riders and spectators. The purpose of all historic motorcycle racing is to provide an appropriate environment for and to showcase competition among classic and certain special-interest clubman and grand prix racing motorcycles. AHRMA recognizes the difficulty and problems involved in maintaining these rare and valuable machines. These rules and class categories are founded upon the technical advice of experts and are intended to provide meaningful, fair competition. The rules and guidelines contained in this book have evolved from many former vintage racing clubs. They represent the latest thinking and evolution of the vintage racing movement. The aim is to provide the best and safest competition through uniform rules and consistent application. AHRMA also offers a forum for “alternative” types of modern roadracing that otherwise would not receive the exposure they deserve. These include Sound of Singles, Battle ofT wins and Sound of Thunder. When questions arise regarding interpretation of these rules, decisions by AHRMA officials and personnel will be based on the intent of the rules in question. These rules of competition are intended only as a uniform guide for the conduct of the sport. Rules related to safety are designed to make all persons concerned with safety, but AHRMA does not warrant safety if the rules are followed. Each participant in competition has the responsibility of assessing the safety aspects of facilities and conditions. Participation after such an assessment indicates an assumption of the risk. Motor racing can be danger- ous. Communications regarding this handbook should be directed to the AHRMA Executive Director, Rules Committee members or other officials listed in Section 17. Rules updates may be published during the year in Vintage Views. Any such changes also may be found on AHRMA’s web site at www.ahrma.org/handbook. AHRMA, its logo, graphics and handbook are the property of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. Any use of the name, logo, graphics or handbook without express writ- ten permission is prohibited. IMPORTANT NOTE: Rules and wording that are new for 2010 are underlined. Please pay attention to these changes. 3 n TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1—Introduction . 3 Section 2–Definitions . 6 Section 3–Events and Race Procedures . 7 Organization of AHRMA Events . 7 Machine Eligibility . .7 Technical Inspection . 8 Rider Eligibility . .9 Rule Interpretation and Application . .10 Roadrace Procedures . .11 Roadrace Flags . .12 Pit Bikes . 13 Section 4—Entry Procedure . 13 Section 5—Officials and Duties . 14 Section 6—Offenses, Penalties, Protests and Appeals . 16 Offenses . 16 Penalties . 17 Protests . .17 Appeals . .18 Section 7—Duties of AHRMA-affiliated Clubs and Promoters . 19 Section 8—Classes for AHRMA Race Meets . 20 Section 9—General Roadracing Rules . 25 Rider Eligibility . 25 Machine Eligibility . 25 Technical Inspection . .25 Lockwire Requirements . 26 Numbers and Number Plates . 27 Scoring and Series Points Awards . .28 Mechanical Requirements for Vintage Classes . .29 Mechanical Requirements for Sound of Singles, Battle of Twins & Sound of Thunder . 32 Section 10—Requirements for Roadracing Classes . 36 Grand Prix: Premier 500, 500 GP, 350 GP, 250 GP, 200 GP Plus . 36 Formula: Formula 750, Formula 500, Formula 250, Formula 125, Formula Vintage . .40 Classic: Class C Class C Handshift, Pre-1940 GP, Classic Sixties . .42 Sportsman . 45 Novice Historic Production . .46 BEARS . .47 Vintage Superbike . 47 Sidecar . .50 Exhibition . 50 Battle of Twins . .50 Sound of Singles . 51 Sound of Thunder . 53 Section 11—Vintage Motocross . 53 Classes and Eligibility . 53 Tech Inspection and Modifications . 58 Motocross Rider Grading System . .61 Scoring at MX Events . 62 Series Points Awards . .62 Race Procedures . 62 4 Section 12—Post-Vintage Motocross . 63 Historic—Classes and Eligibility . .63 Gran Prix—Classes and Eligibility . 66 Ultima—Classes and Eligibility . 67 Additional Classes . .67 Tech Inspection and Modifications . 68 General Motocross Rules . .69 Section 13—Observed Trials . 69 Classes . .70 Technical Inspection and Modifications . 70 Class and Ability Levels . 71 Event Procedures . .72 Definitions forT rials Rules . 74 National Championship Points . 75 Section 14—Dirt Track . 75 Rider Eligibility/Equipment . .76 Flat Track Classes . .76 TT Classes . 79 Race Procedures . 80 Dirt Track Technical Inspection and Modifications . .80 TT Technical Inspection and Modifications . .82 Series Points Awards . .82 Section 15—Cross Country . 83 Classes . .83 Race Procedures . 84 Series Points Awards . .84 Section 16—AHRMA, The Organization . 86 The Origins of AHRMA . .86 AHRMA Organization . .86 Getting More Involved . .87 Competition Opportunities . .87 AHRMA Membership . .87 Benevolent Fund . .88 Agreement Not to Sue and to Indemnify . .88 Communications . .88 Special Awards . .88 Section 17—For More Information . 91 Rules and Eligibility Committees . .91 Race Coordinators and Other Officials . .93 AHRMA Offices . 94 Board of Trustees . .94 AHRMA Membership Application . 96 Eligibility Request Form . 97 Proposal for Rule Change . 99 Refund Request Form . 101 Advertisers Index . 104 5 n SECTION 2—DEFINITIONS The following definitions and abbreviations are provided to clarify the meaning and intent of this handbook. AHRMA “Regional Championship” or AHRMA “State Championship”: a single meet per year as authorized in writing by AHRMA; the terms “area,” “regional,” “national” and “national championship” or “series championship” shall not be used in relation to AHRMA events without written permission of AHRMA. Amateur riders: participants in an AHRMA amateur event. Amateur meet: an event in which prizes, trophies, certificates or merchandise are awarded the participant. cc: cubic centimeters. Complete lap: A lap in which all participating riders have passed the finish line under the green flag. cu. in.: Cubic inches. DNF: “Did not finish.” Points may be awarded; consult the rules for each form of competition. Entrant: Every person who participates in an AHRMA competition event as an owner, co-owner, rider, official, sponsor, mechanic or crew member. GP kitted: low handlebars (2-inch maximum rise above the top of the fork crown), rearset foot- rests (at or aft of the swingarm pivot), no lights, no street equipment or related brackets of any type (factory-welded brackets may be retained). Fairings are encouraged (required in Formula 750). Historic Cup Series: events or meets that comprise the annual AHRMA-approved national- championship roadracing series. License: the one-year All Form Competition License purchased in conjunction with AHRMA membership. Like design: any motorcycle or part produced or reproduced after a cutoff date that is essentially unchanged from that produced prior to the cutoff (e.g., 1974 Norton Commando is essentially the same as the ‘72 model). Machine: one frame, its frame number, one engine in that frame and that engine’s serial number. Major component: unless otherwise specified, includes frame, forks, hub assemblies, crankcases, cylinders, heads and gearboxes. Management system: A series of sensors or monitoring devices attached to different points on the engine exhaust system or intake system to signal ECM for dynamic programmed correction or adjustments for optimum engine performance. Manufacturer: the original equipment manufacturer for the machine; not a distributor for the machine; not a dealer for the machine; not the constructor of a “special.” Meet: a competitive activity including but not limited to roadrace, motocross, observed trials, sidecar or dirt-track; also may refer to road-riding or concours d’elegance. Moto:.