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SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: Get 6 issues for only $24.95 Unique 2 step process optimizes drum and shoes! www.MotorcycleClassics.com/EMCADDZ1 See us on the road: FULL SHOP SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR ALL FORKS AND SHOCKS. Road America Vintage CALL FOR DETAILS Motorcycle Classic • REBUILDS • UPGRADES • COATINGS 25 YEARS June 7-9, 2013 LeMay Vintage Motorcycle Festival Aug. 24-25, 2013 951.279.6655 Barber Vintage Festival Oct. 11-13, 2013 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, Ltd. AHRMA National Offices 309 Buffalo Run, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615-420-6435, fax 615-420-6438 www.ahrma.org n SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION Printed December 2012 © 2013 AHRMA. All rights reserved. Battle of Twins®, Sound of Thunder®, Sound of Singles®, BEARS® and The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association is a member-owned nonprofit association Battle of Legends® are registered trademarks of the dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing and the enjoyment of riders and American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. 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 rac- ing 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. ON THE COVER: Thanks to the following for supplying photos: Sylvia Crain, The rules and guidelines contained in this book have evolved from many former vintage racing Luana Kirby and Fred Sahms. 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 of Twins and Sound of Thunder. ALUMINUM GAS When questions arise regarding interpretation of these rules, decisions by AHRMA officials and TANKS & OIL TANKS personnel will be based on the intent of the rules in question. Race These rules of competition are intended only as a uniform guide for the conduct of the Handcrafted FABRICATORS 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 competi- Lightweight, Polished tion has the responsibility of assessing the safety aspects of facilities and conditions. Race Tanks Pat Mooney’s Petty Manx #11X Participation after such an assessment indicates an assumption of the risk. Motor racing Replicated or Custom can be dangerous. 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 Tank Repairs may be published during the year in Vintage Views. Any such changes also may be found on All Work AHRMA’s web site at www.ahrma.org. 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 Bolivia, NC 28422 Voice: 910.431.2956 IMPORTANT NOTE: Fax: 910.253.8313 ALUMINUM GAS WELDING & TIG WELDING Rules and wording that are new for 2013 are underlined. E-mail: [email protected] Please pay attention to these changes. OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1/14, 3/17, 4/4, 4/19 changes are displayed in Green Font and underlined. 3 n TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 12—Post-Vintage Motocross . 67 Historic—Classes and Eligibility ..............................................67 Section 1—Introduction . 3 Gran Prix—Classes and Eligibility.............................................69 Section 2—Definitions . 6 Ultima—Classes and Eligibility...............................................70 Section 3—Events and Race Procedures . 7 Additional Classes . .71 Organization of AHRMA Events...............................................7 Tech Inspection and Modifications ............................................72 Machine Eligibility .........................................................7 General Motocross Rules....................................................74 Technical Inspection ........................................................8 Section 13—Observed Trials . 75 Rider Eligibility ............................................................9 Classes..................................................................75 Rule Interpretation and Application . .10 Technical Inspection and Modifications . 76 Roadrace Procedures .......................................................11 Class and Ability Levels.....................................................77 Roadrace Flags............................................................12 Event Procedures ..........................................................77 Pit Bikes ................................................................13 Definitions for Trials Rules ..................................................79 Section 4—Entry Procedure . 14 National Championship Points ...............................................80 Section 5—Officials and Duties . 15. Section 14—Dirt Track . 81 Section 6—Offenses, Penalties, Protests and Appeals . 16 Rider Eligibility/Equipment .................................................81 Offenses.................................................................16 Flat Track Classes..........................................................82 Penalties.................................................................17 TT Classes...............................................................84 Protests .................................................................18 Race Procedures...........................................................85 Appeals .................................................................19 Dirt Track Technical Inspection and Modifications ................................86 Section 7—Duties of AHRMA-affiliated Clubs and Promoters . 19 TT Technical Inspection and Modifications . .88 Series Points Awards .......................................................88 Section 8—Classes for AHRMA Race Meets . 20 Section 15—Cross Country . 88 Section 9—General Roadracing Rules . 26 Classes..................................................................89 Rider Eligibility ...........................................................26 Race Procedures...........................................................89 Machine Eligibility ........................................................26 Series Points Awards .......................................................90 Technical Inspection .......................................................26 Section 16—AHRMA, The Organization . 92 Lockwire Requirements .....................................................27 Numbers and Number Plates ................................................28 The Origins of AHRMA . .92 Scoring and Series Points Awards..............................................29 AHRMA Organization .....................................................93 Mechanical Requirements for Vintage Classes ....................................30 Getting More Involved .....................................................93 Mechanical Requirements for Sound of Singles, Battle of Twins & Sound of Thunder .......... 33 Competition Opportunities..................................................93 AHRMA Membership......................................................93 Section 10—Requirements for Roadracing Classes . 36 Benevolent Fund ..........................................................94 Performance Index.........................................................37 Agreement Not to Sue and to Indemnify........................................94 Grand Prix: Premier 500, 500 GP, 350 GP, 250 GP, 200 GP Plus.....................37 Communications..........................................................94 Formula: Formula 750, Formula 500, Formula 250, Formula 125, Formula Vintage ..........40 Special Awards............................................................94 Classic: Class C Class C Handshift, Pre-1940 GP, Classic Sixties . .43 Section 17—For More Information . 97 Sportsman ...............................................................46 Novice Historic Production..................................................47