Ahrma Handbook 2009
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2009 AHRMA 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 2008 © 2008 AHRMA. All rights reserved. Battle of Twins®, Sound of Thunder®, Sound of Singles®, BEARS® and Battle of Legends® are registered ■ SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION trademarks of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. 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. AHRMA is a chartered promoter of the American Motorcyclist Association and con- ducts amateur activities. The purpose of all historic motorcycle racing is to provide an appropriate environment for ON THE COVER: How many different ways can you have fun on two wheels—old and new? and to showcase competition among classic and certain special-interest clubman and grand Thanks to the following for supplying photos: Etech Photo, Bart Newman, Jim Case, Metro prix racing motorcycles. AHRMA recognizes the difficulty and problems involved in maintaining Racing, Alex Sohn, Stu Osborn, Corey Levenson, Esther Monotoro, Richard Illman and Gina these rare and valuable machines. These rules and class categories are founded upon the tech- Reynolds. And thanks to Bob Burns for coordinating the photo-gathering. nical 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 rac- ing 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 applica- tion. AHRMA also offers a forum for “alternative” types of modern roadracing that otherwise would ALUMINUM GAS TANKS ace not receive the exposure they deserve. These include Sound of Singles, Battle of Twins and & OIL TANKS Sound of Thunder. R FABRICATORS 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. Handcrafted 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 safe- Lightweight, Polished ty, but AHRMA does not warrant safety if the rules are followed. Each participant in com- Race Tanks petition has the responsibility of assessing the safety aspects of facilities and condi- Pat Mooney’s Petty Manx #11X tions. Participation after such an assessment indicates an assumption of the risk. Motor Replicated or racing can be dangerous. Custom Design 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 Tank Repairs be published during the year in Vintage Views. Any such changes also may be found on AHRMA’s website at www.ahrma.org/rulebook. All Work AHRMA, its logo, graphics and handbook are the property of the American Historic Racing Metal Finished Motorcycle Association. Any use of the name, logo, graphics or handbook without express writ- ten permission is prohibited. Andrew H. Cowell 2375 Midway Road SE IMPORTANT NOTE: Rules and wording that are new for 2009 are underlined. Bolivia, NC 28422 Please pay attention to these changes. Voice: 910. 431. 2956 Fax: 910. 253. 8313 E-mail: ALUMINUM GAS WELDING & TIG WELDING [email protected] OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE 3 ■ TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 12—Post-Vintage Motocross . .64 Historic—Classes and Eligibility . .64 Section 1—Introduction . .3 Gran Prix—Classes and Eligibility . .66 Section 2–Definitions . .6 Ultima—Classes and Eligibility . .67 Section 3–Events and Race Procedures . .7 Additional Classes . .68 Organization of AHRMA Events . .7 Tech Inspection and Modifications . .68 Machine Eligibility . .8 General Motocross Rules . .70 Technical Inspection . .8 Section 13—Observed Trials . .70 Rider Eligibility . .9 Classes . .70 Rule Interpretation and Application . .11 Technical Inspection and Modifications . .71 Roadrace Procedures . .11 Class and Ability Levels . .72 Roadrace Flags . .13 Event Procedures . .73 Pit Bikes . .13 Definitions for Trials Rules . .74 National Championship Points . .75 Section 4—Entry Procedure . .13 Section 14—Dirt Track . .76 Section 5—Officials and Duties . .14 Rider Eligibility/Equipment . .77 Section 6—Offenses, Penalties, Protests and Appeals . .16 Flat Track Classes . .77 Offenses . .16 TT Classes . .80 Penalties . .17 Race Procedures . .81 Protests . .18 Dirt Track Technical Inspection and Modifications . .81 Appeals . .19 TT Technical Inspection and Modifications . .83 Section 7—Duties of AHRMA-affiliated Clubs and Promoters . .19 Series Points Awards . .83 Section 8—Classes for AHRMA Race Meets . .20 Section 15—Cross Country . .84 Classes . .84 Section 9—General Roadracing Rules . .25 Race Procedures . .84 Rider Eligibility . .25 Series Points Awards . .85 Machine Eligibility . .25 Technical Inspection . .25 Section 16—AHRMA, The Organization . .87 Lockwire Requirements . .26 The Origins of AHRMA . .87 AHRMA Organization . .87 Numbers and Number Plates . .27 Getting More Involved . .88 Scoring and Series Points Awards . .28 Competition Opportunities . .88 Mechanical Requirements for Vintage Classes . .29 AHRMA Membership . .88 Mechanical Requirements for Sound of Singles, Battle of Twins & Sound of Thunder . .32 Benevolent Fund . .89 Section 10—Requirements for Roadracing Classes . .37 Agreement Not to Sue and to Indemnify . .89 Grand Prix: Premier 500, 350 GP, 250 GP, 200 GP Plus . .37 Communications . .89 Formula: Formula 750, Formula 500, Formula 250, Formula 125, Formula Vintage . .40 Special.