2018 AHRMA 2018 AHRMA Handbook i VINTAGE JAPANESE PARTS VINTAGE YAMAHA PARTS VINTAGE HONDA PARTS A PROUD SPONSOR OF DENNISPARRISH Racing FREE USA SHIPPING OVER $100 IN THE CONTIGUOUS U.S. * FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $300 * OVER 5000 PARTS IN STOCK READY TO SHIP SAME DAY SHIPPING IF ORDERED BEFORE 12PM EST OVER 15 YEARS SERVING THE VINTAGE CYCLE COMMUNITY * SOME EXCLUSIONS APPLY VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE PARTS ii 1 ■ SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association 2018 AHRMA Roadrace Class Sponsors is a member-owned non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing and the THANK YOU enjoyment of riders and spectators. The purpose of all historic motorcycle racing is to provide an appropriate environment for, and to showcase competi- tion 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 CMYK RGB Pantone Spot is to provide the best and safest competition through uniform rules and consistent application. C: 80, M: 30, Y: 30, K: 0 R: 40, G: 150, B: 170 3135 C C: 30, M: 30, Y: 30, K: 100 R: 0, G: 0, B: 0 black AHRMA also offers a forum for “alternative” types of modern roadracing that otherwise would C: 0, M: 0, Y: 0, K: 0 R: 255, G: 255, B: 255 no ink not receive the exposure they deserve. These include Sound of Singles®, Battle of Twins® 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. The following 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 participants mindful of Kincaid Legacy Racing 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 dangerous. ALUMINUM GAS Communications regarding this Handbook should be directed to the AHRMA Executive Direc- TANKS & OIL TANKS tor, 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 Handcrafted Race website at www.ahrma.org. Lightweight, Polished FABRICATORS 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- Race Tanks ten permission is prohibited. Pat Mooney’s Petty Manx #11X Replicated or IMPORTANT NOTE: Custom Design Rules and wording that are new for 2018 are underlined for your convenience. Tank Repairs Aluminum and Steel American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, Ltd. All Work Metal Finished AHRMA National Offices Andrew H. Cowell 309 Buffalo Run, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 2375 Midway Road SE 615.420.6435, fax 615.420.6438 • www.ahrma.org Bolivia, NC 28422 Voice: 910.431.2956 Printed January 2018 ©2018 AHRMA. All rights reserved. ALUMINUM GAS WELDING & TIG WELDING Battle of Twins®, Sound of Singles®, BEARS® and Fax: 910.253.8313 Battle of Legends® are registered trademarks of the [email protected] American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. 2 3 ■ TABLE OF CONTENTS Motocross Rider Grading System ...................................................................................77 Section 1 – Introduction ......................................................................................................3 Equipment Required of all Motocross Riders .................................................................77 Section 2 – Definitions .........................................................................................................6 Scoring at MX Events .....................................................................................................78 Section 3 – Events and Race Procedures ...........................................................................7 Series Points, Awards ......................................................................................................78 Organization of AHRMA Events ......................................................................................7 Race Procedures ..............................................................................................................79 Machine Eligibility ............................................................................................................7 Section 12 – Post Vintage Motocross................................................................................79 Technical Inspection ..........................................................................................................8 Historic – Classes and Eligibility ..................................................................................80 Rider Eligibility .................................................................................................................9 Grand Prix – Classes and Eligibility .............................................................................81 Rule Interpretation and Application ................................................................................ 11 Ultima – Classes and Eligibility ....................................................................................82 Roadrace Procedures ....................................................................................................... 11 Additional Classes ...........................................................................................................83 Roadrace Flags ................................................................................................................13 Tech Inspection and Modifications..................................................................................84 Pit Bikes ..........................................................................................................................14 General Motocross Rules ................................................................................................86 Section 4 – Entry Procedure .............................................................................................14 Section 13 – Observed Trials ............................................................................................86 Section 5 – Officials and Duties ........................................................................................15 Classes .............................................................................................................................86 Section 6 – Offenses, Penalties, Protests and Appeals ....................................................17 Technical Inspection and Modifications ..........................................................................87 Offenses ...........................................................................................................................17 Class and Ability Levels ..................................................................................................88 Penalties ..........................................................................................................................18 Event Procedures .............................................................................................................89 Protests ............................................................................................................................19 Definitions forTrials Rules .............................................................................................90 Appeals ............................................................................................................................20 Series Points, Awards ......................................................................................................92 Section 7 – Duties of AHRMA-Affiliated Clubs and Promoters ....................................20 Section 14 – Dirt Track .....................................................................................................92 Section 8 – Classes for AHRMA Race Meets ..................................................................21 Rider Eligibility/Equipment ............................................................................................93 Section 9 – General Roadracing Rules ............................................................................27 Flat Track Classes............................................................................................................93 Rider Eligibility ...............................................................................................................27 TT Classes .......................................................................................................................97 Machine Eligibility ..........................................................................................................27 Race Procedures ..............................................................................................................98