Motorcycling Australia MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA 2017 Manual of Motorcycle Sport Published annually since 1928 Motorcycling Australia is by Motorcycling Australia the Australian affiliate of ABN 83 057 830 083 the Fèdèration Internationale PO Box 134 de Motocyclisme. South Melbourne 3205 Victoria Australia Tel: 03 9684 0500 Fax: 03 9684 0555 email: [email protected] website: www.ma.org.au This publication is available electronically from: www.fim.ch www.ma.org.au ISSN 1833-2609 2017. All material in this book is the copyright of Motorcycling Australia Ltd (MA) and may not be reproduced without prior written permission from the CEO INTRODUCTION 2017 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT INTRODUCTION TO THE 2017 EDITION Welcome to Motorcycling Australia’s 2017 Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMS), a publication designed to assist you in your riding or officiating throughout the upcoming calendar year. The Manual of Motorcycle Sport The MoMS is the motorcycle racing ‘Bible’ and the development and provision of the rules and information within this resource is one of the key functions of Motorcycling Australia (MA). While the information is correct at the time of printing, things can and do change through-out the year. For this reason we urge you to keep an eye on the MA website, where bulletins and updated versions are posted as necessary (www.ma.org.au). The PDF version of the manual is optimised for use on all your devices for access to the MoMS anywhere, anytime. You have the option to utilise the manual offline, with content available chapter by chapter to download, save and print as required. As you review this years’ publication of MA’s General Competition Rules, you will notice a number of changes. There has been additional streamlining between chapters, and the inclusion of an easy to use Appendix for sound emissions and fuel. This can be found directly after Chapter 22 and makes a review of the requirements stress-free. This evolution of the MoMS, which will continue to develop into 2018, will make finding the right information much simpler. The structural changes may mean that a particular rule is not where it used to be but rest assured it will be there and the updated chapter content lists are now even better at directing you to where specific rules are located. The example of Supplementary Regulations has also been moved exclusively online to ensure everyone has access to the most up-to-date versions. This can be found at www.ma.org.au or contact the MA office for more information. As a resource for use at events and in all aspects of associated officiating duties, a limited run of printed hard copy manuals will be distributed to Level 4 Officials. Printed manuals will also be available to purchase, contact MA for more information. Contact details for the office and for individual staff members at Motorcycling Australia can be found in the MA Information section of the Manual. Similar to previous editions of the MoMS, new rules or changes for 2017 will appear in bold and rules that have been removed from the previous year will appear as strikethrough. Rules which have been deleted will appear in just one edition as crossed out before deletion and no longer have any current relevance to the GCRs. You should always read deleted rules in context with new and existing regulations to ensure you understand the meaning behind the change. 2 2017 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT INTRODUCTION A Year in Review I feel most certain that I am not the only one out there scratching my head and wondering - where exactly did 2016 go? It seems that just yesterday the MA community were welcoming much needed changes to the organisation as we pushed forward into a new era for the peak body of Australian motorcycle sport. This push towards a more cohesive and transparent organisation was one challenge that Peter Doyle stepped up to with gusto in 2016, on his acceptance of the top job here as Chief Executive Officer. After what many knew to be a turbulent 12 months, the energy and expertise that Peter brings to the role is clear to everyone. Peter’s motorcycling career spans not less than four decades and from mechanic to motorsport management his face is a familiar one within the industry. One discipline that is certainly a familiar face on the National Calender, but hasn’t got the recognition it may have deserved recently is Speedway. Australian riders had great success over their summer season, and certainly notable was Matthew “Happy” Gilmore’s outstanding return to the Speedway World Youth Cup in Europe where he took out the top step of the podium for the second year running. After a promising first year, Etihad hosted another fantastic display of international Speedway talent in 2016 at the FIM Speedway GP. Australian crowds were overjoyed that our very own Chris Holder took the win, especially after the devastating news that Series title contender Jason Doyle’s injuries resulted in a withdrawal from competition only 1 round from the finale. In National Championship events, Honda star Troy Herfoss was able to withstand the talented Yamaha riders Glenn Allerton and Wayne Maxwell to secure the title of 2016 ASBK Superbike Champion. However it was with great pleasure that we also had the opportunity to witness two Australian riders compete at MotoGP rounds, and 2015 ASBK Superbike winner Mike Jones supported the international Avintia Ducati team to race at the Grand Prix of Japan, alongside MotoGP regular Jack Miller. Jack Miller wrote himself into history books 7 rounds earlier at the Dutch TT as the 10th youngest winner of any MotoGP or 500cc race at 21 years and 187 days old. He now fits in just behind 9th ranked Casey Stoner. These results were indicative of yet another group of incredibly competitive Australian riders going to lengths on the FIM International racing circuit, with teams and individuals representing this great country at the Junior Motocross World Championship, Trials des Nations and the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) amongst many others. For the fourth consecutive time, the Women’s Trophy Team for the ISDE were outstanding in their capacity to overcome all odds during the event in Spain. Retaining their status as ISDE Champions Tayla Jones was awarded an individual position on the podium position for the EW Class and this amazing trio should be so proud of their achievements both overseas and in Australian competition. A year for the record books, 2016 also saw Toby Price became the first ever Australian to win the Dakar Rally. An exceptional achievement for only his second year in the competition. The Red Bull KTM rider also went on to secure his fifth title in the bike category for the Finke Desert Race, and his very first podium in the car category, coming in second place as he did the incredible and drove as well as rode the 226km race over 2 days. Last but not least, MA and the Board would like to acknowledge all of the individuals that give their time so generously, and in the majority of cases voluntarily, to this sport in order for all of this to happen. The level of participation is a solid indicator of how these events came together in 2016, and how they will be managed as the future of this sport. This includes clubs, coaches, volunteers, riders and their families, all of the officials and of course our State Controlling Bodies. On behalf of everyone at Motorcycling Australia, Thank You, and I wish you all the best in 2017. Peter Goddard Acting President Motorcycling Australia is proudly supported by the Australian Sports Commission 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT MA INFORMATION: STAFF, SCB’S 5 MA INFORMATION: HISTORY, STRUCTURE 7 HALL OF FAME.. 10 THE GENERAL COMPETITION RULES 19 1 JURISDICTION 23 2 ADMINISTRATION.. 26 3 LICENSING.. 32 4 COMPETITIONS.. 38 5 ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF COMPETITION.. 46 6 RECREATIONAL MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY.. 47 7 OFFENCES, PROTESTS & APPEALS .. 49 8 JUDICIAL COMMITTEE GUIDELINES .. 56 9 NATIONAL PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE SCHEME 57 10 ROAD RACING.. 60 11 HISTORIC ROAD RACING 98 12 MOTOCROSS & SUPERCROSS.. 112 13 CLASSIC MOTOCROSS & CLASSIC DIRT TRACK 136 14 ENDURO & RELIABILITY TRIALS .. 147 15 ATV 170 16 SPEEDWAY 178 17 DIRT TRACK.. 205 18 TRACK.. 220 19 SUPERMOTO 236 20 TRIAL 245 21 MINIKHANA.. 256 22 MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY 273 APPENDIX A: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 314 APPENDIX B: FLAGS & SIGNALS 318 APPENDIX C: SOUND EMISSIONS AND FUEL 319 MODEL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS WWW MA ORG AU 4 2017 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT MA INFORMATION MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA INFORMATION MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA STAFF Chief Executive Officer Peter Doyle [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Sports Director [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Finance & Administration Manager [email protected] (03) 9684 0506 Risk and Compliance Manager Claire Lawrence [email protected] (03) 9684 0516 Operations & Events Director Martin Port [email protected] (03) 9684 0509 Events Coordinator: Off-Road Matthew Falvo [email protected] (03) 9684 0514 Events Coordinator: Road Race Liz Galazkiewicz [email protected] (03) 9684 0503 Events Coordinator: Track Sam Redfern [email protected] (03) 9684 0501 Finance Officer Kym Phillips [email protected] (03) 9684 0513 Administration Officer Margaret Culbertson [email protected] (03) 9684 0561 Rules & Technical Coordinator Liz Kinderis [email protected] (03) 9684 0512 Operations Coordinator: Peter Smith [email protected] 0412 455 878 Training & Officials National Technical Manager Pip Harrison [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Media & Public Relations Officer Tristen Spragg [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Media & Public Relations Assistant Max Rogers [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Broadford Bonanza Coordinator Rachelle Wilkinson [email protected] (03) 9684 0515 Australian Teams Officer [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 ASBK Operations Simon Maas [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Postal PO Box 134, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Phone: +61 (03) 9684 0500 Fax: +61 (03) 9684 0555 or +61 (03) 9696 9731 Web www.ma.org.au OFFICE BEARERS Acting President Peter Goddard Patron The Hon.