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ACU HANDBOOK HANDBOOK ACU £8.00 2016 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 HANDBOOK 2016 2016 HANDBOOK January 2016 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 2016. 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 XXX 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 (2018) T FAIRBROTHER (2018) Chairman B. HIGGINS Deputy Chairman J. COLLINS Auditors Magma Chartered Accountants General Secretary G. THOMPSON MBE BEM Honorary Members of the ACU D. D. BANKS J. COLES D. RYDER Lt Col (Retd) E. P. BARTLETT T. FAIRBROTHER D. SLAUGHTER E. BELLARS M. FRANCIS R. W. SMITH A. BROWNLIE E. JONES W. A. SMITH D. R. CLAMPIN A.KING K. SPRAYSON R. COLLINS K. LYWOOD J. STONE 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 2016 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 Associate membership 91 ACU Benevolent Fund 92 Price List 94 LASU 95 Training Department 96 LARA 97 Land Use Advisory Service 99 The Motor Vehicles (Off Road Events) Regulations 1995 100 ACU Environmental Code 102 APPENDIX A Recommended standards for the provision of sanitary facilities at ACU events 106 Equal opportunities/sports equity policy statement 107 Insurance 108 Serious accident checklist 116 Medical services 117 Safety precautions 119 AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2016 CONTENTS 5 section two STANDING REGULATIONS Motocross 125 Enduro 163 Hare and Hounds/Cross Country 189 Trials 194 Track Racing 222 Road Racing 249 Supermoto 305 Drag Race 324 Hillclimb and Sprint 358 Pocket Bike 378 Scooter 388 section three ACU Historical information 436 Champions 432 section four National Sporting Code of the ACU 443 section five Rules of the Union 499 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 2016 NATIONAL COUNCIL ACU South Eastern Mr P. Burrell, 40 CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2016) Sunnycote, Annandale Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 Marytavy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8EL Tel: 020 8300 5572/07885 682647 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 (Office hours) [email protected] [email protected] ACU Southern B. New, 6 Coleridge Gardens, ACU Cheshire & North Wales C. Berisford, Cowplan, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. 38 Wybunbury Road, Willaston, Tel: 02392 645114 Nantwich, CW5 7JE. Tel: 07748 234357 ACU South Midland Miss M Bird, Tel: 07773 [email protected] 064796 [email protected] ACU Cornwall M. Courtney, Carbis Wharf, ACU South Western TBC Roche, St Austell, PL26 8LA. Tel: 07810 ACU Wessex N. Steadman, 11 Watson Avenue, 885174. Bristol BS4 3SG. Tel: 07505 187071 nick_ ACU Eastern Mrs V. Hearn, 25 Quinton [email protected] Road, Needham Market, Suffolk ACU Western Miss J. Jones, Woodlands, IP6 8BP. Tel/Fax: 01449 721042 Kempley Green, Dymock Gloucester, GL18 [email protected] 2BW Tel: 01531 890691/07775 524805 ACU East Midland M. Jessup, 54 Monks [email protected] Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2BS. ACU West South Wales G. Heywood, Tel: 02476 544463 [email protected] 81 Alexander Road, Gorseinon, ACU East South Wales Mr Derek Smith, 125 Swansea SA4 4NU, Tel: 01792 893457 Glan-y-Fford, Taffs Wells, Cardiff CF15 [email protected] 7SQ.Tel: 02920 337036/07971 153903 ACU Yorkshire TBC [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 2016 committees & PANELS 9 ACU LTD DIRECTORS A. Foskew (2018) 9 Ebenezer Close, Witham, CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2016) Essex CM8 2HX. Tel: 01376 517169 Sunnycote, Marytavy, Tavistock, [email protected] Devon PL19 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 E. Jones (2018) 18 Chapel Street, [email protected] Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6DA. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN J. Collins (2018) Tel: 01527 893392/07947 319432 52 Margam Road, Margam, Port [email protected] Talbot, West Glamorgan SA13 2BW. R. J. Langdale (2018) 1 Union Street, Louth, Tel: 01639 882241 Fax: 01639 773470 Lincs LN11 0ES. [email protected] B. New (2018), 6 Coleridge Gardens, Cowplan, P. Beardmore BEM (2016) 8 Ash Tree Hill, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. Tel: 02392 Cheadle, Staffs ST10 1UQ. Tel: 01538 645114 750057 [email protected] A. Penny (2018), Culross, Hadleigh Road, R. Hanks (2017) 50 Lyndhurst Road, Erdington, Elmsett, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6ND. Birmingham B24 8QS. Tel: Day 0121 373 Tel: 01473 658768 [email protected] 1035 Eve: 0121 686 3799 Fax: 0121 686 8700 D. Porter (2018), 96 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, [email protected] Beds LU4 9BJ.