Technologies Inc. #1 Ranked Bodywork by Roadracing World Magazine The power you demand at a price that can’t be beat! exclusively from Woodcraft in the USA “Racetrack products that MAKE SENSE!!” Exclusive US Distributor The best stands you’ve ever tried! NEW! GP Stand Superbike Lifters with optional sliders Easier wheel changes Integrated axle/nut holders Lower lift effort Reduce stand height almost 50% for transport in seconds www.woodcraft-cfm.com 978-297-2977 2018 MRA Rulebook 2018 MRA Rulebook Table of Contents Table of Contents continued… FOREWORD............................................................................................. 6 Section 5 - TECHNICAL and SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .............. 35 CLASS SPONSORS.................................................................................. 7 5.1 Rider Equipment ...................................................................... 35 Section 1 – RACE CLASS LIST .............................................................. 8 5.2 Motorcycle Technical Requirements ...................................... 35 Section 2 – RACE CLASS DEFINITIONS ............................................ 9 5.3 Number & Display Regulations .............................................. 37 2.1 Sprint class general guidelines .................................................. 9 5.4 Pit Safety Standards ................................................................. 39 2.2 Supersport classes ...................................................................... 9 5.5 Fuel Requirement ..................................................................... 39 2.3 Superbike classes ...................................................................... 17 Section 6 - TECHNICAL INSPECTION .............................................. 40 2.4 Grand Prix & Race of the Rockies classes ............................. 18 6.1 Process for Race Day Technical Inspection ............................ 41 2.5 Modern Vintage classes ............................................................ 20 Section 7 - RACE PROCEDURES ........................................................ 41 2.6 Novice GTU/GTO and Amateur GTU/GTO classes ............. 21 7.1 General Procedures .................................................................. 41 2.7 Endurance ................................................................................. 21 7.2 Points Procedures ..................................................................... 43 2.8 Thunderbike ............................................................................. 22 7.3 Point Awards ............................................................................. 44 2.9 Superstreet class ....................................................................... 22 Section 8 - FLAGS and SIGNALS ........................................................ 46 2.10 Production Cup Classes ......................................................... 23 8.1 Operational Flags ..................................................................... 46 2.11 Supermoto ............................................................................... 24 8.2 Warning Flags ........................................................................... 46 Section 3 - LICENSING and ENTRIES ............................................... 25 8.3 Courtesy Flags .......................................................................... 47 3.1 Racing License Requirements ................................................. 25 Section 9 - RACER CONDUCT ............................................................ 47 3.2 Entry Procedures ...................................................................... 25 Section 10 - ON TRACK REGULATIONS .......................................... 48 3.3 Refund Policies ......................................................................... 26 Section 11 - PIT REGULATIONS ......................................................... 49 Section 4 - RIDER QUALIFICATIONS and ADVANCEMENT ....... 28 Section 12 - PROTESTS ......................................................................... 50 4.1 Novice definition ....................................................................... 28 12.1 Basic Types .............................................................................. 50 4.2 Amateur definition .................................................................... 28 12.2 Inspection Covenants ............................................................. 50 4.3 Expert definition ....................................................................... 29 12.3 Procedures and Policies ......................................................... 51 4.4 Overall racer qualifications ..................................................... 27 Section 13 - PENALTIES ....................................................................... 53 4.5 Beginner to Novice advancement process .............................. 33 Section 14 - SAFETY WIRING ............................................................. 54 4.6 Novice to Expert advancement process .................................. 33 Section 15 - ENDURANCE RULES ...................................................... 55 4 5 FOREWORD 2018 Class Sponsors The Motorcycle Roadracing Association Inc. (MRA) takes pride in producing exciting, competitive and recreational motorcycle roadracing events in Colorado. Herein are contained the rules and guidelines all participants must adhere to on and off the track. In recognition of the need for controls over the sport and to promote fair competition, Novice GTU Production 400 Race of the Rockies GTO Race of the Rockies GTU the Official 2018 Motorcycle Roadracing Association, Inc. Competition Rule Book was written. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM THE Amateur GTO PUBLICATION OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS. Heavyweight Supersport Formula 40 GTU THEY ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT AND ARE Formula 40 GTO Colorado Class IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH TO PARTICIPANTS, Spencer Russell SPECTATORS, OR OTHERS. Youth ABSOLUTE Moto Racing By signing an entry form, license application, or release waiver, every competitor, or Heavyweight Superbike person entering the Pit Area, agrees to be subject to the rules of this book and any printed Lightweight Grand Prix Thunderbike Open Superbike supplements. It is the responsibility of each competitor to read and understand the contents of this book. SINCE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ANTICIPATE EVERY POSSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCE, Ladies of the Rockies Modern Vintage GTO THE OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF EACH RACING EVENT Middleweight Endurance WILL RULE ON ANY AREA OF DISPUTE THAT IS NOT CLEARLY COVERED BY Amateur GTU THESE RULES. THIS WILL BE DONE BY USING COMMON SENSE AND FAIR PLAY. THE DECISION OF THE MRA ON THESE “GRAY AREAS” WILL BE FINAL. Brighton Radiator © Copyright 1999 - 2018 Motorcycle Roadracing Association, Inc. & Muffler Ultra Lightweight Endurance Lightweight Endurance This publication is the property of the Motorcycle Roadracing Association, Inc. Permission Production 250 Novice GTO to use any or all parts should be requested from: Motorcycle Roadracing Association, Inc. P.O. Box 40187 PHO 95 Denver, Colorado 80204 NOODLE HOUSE Open Supersport Supertwins GTU Open Endurance Technical Questions should be directed to the VP of Rules and Tech or the MRA Rider Supermoto Representative responsible for the rulebook. This publication supersedes all previous rulebooks. Heavyweight Endurance Middleweight Superbike MRA rules are subject to change. Information on rule changes may be presented at rider’s meetings and membership meetings, and may be published on the MRA website (http:// 4-Hour Endurance www.mra-racing.org), the MRA forums (http://forums.mra-racing.org), or in an official MRA newsletter. This rulebook was last updated February 1st, 2018. Production 500 Supertwins GTO 6 7 Section 1 – RACE CLASS LIST Section 2 – RACE CLASS DEFINITIONS The MRA will run the following classes at each regular event. (Classes may be combined into a single race but will be scored separately.): 2.1 Sprint class general guidelines • Novice (GTO/GTU) A. Expert classes are designated as Supersport, Superbike, and Race of the Rockies • Amateur (GTO/GTU) B. Amateur classes are designated as GTO, GTU, Grand Prix (except Race of • Modern Vintage (GTO/GTU) the Rockies), Modern Vintage, Thunderbike, Production Cup, Formula 40, • Middleweight Supersport & Superbike Supermoto, and all Endurance races. • Heavyweight Supersport & Superbike C. Novice classes are designated as GTO and GTU. • Open Supersport & Superbike D. Novice racers may enter and be scored in Novice and Amateur classes. • Lightweight Grand Prix E. Instructional classes are designated as Superstreet classes. • Super Twins (GTO/GTU) F. Displacement, engine, chassis configuration, age, and the original • Formula Colorado manufacturer’s intended use and availability determine motorcycle eligibility for • Race of the Rockies (GTO/GTU) a given class. • Ladies of the Rockies G. A motorcycle may only be entered in a class in which all eligibility requirements are met. • Formula 40 (GTO/GTU) H. If a motorcycle is entered in more than one class, it must conform to the • Endurance Classes (Ultra Lightweight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, and Open) requirements for each class in which it is entered. • Thunderbike I. It is the racer’s responsibility to only enter classes in which his or her • Production Cup Classes (250/400/500)