Motorcycling Australia MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA 2018 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 2018. 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 2018 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT INTRODUCTION TO THE 2018 EDITION Welcome to Motorcycling Australia’s 2018 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 throughout 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. As with last year, there has been additional streamlining between chapters. 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 have 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. As in previous editions of the MoMS, new rules or changes for 2018 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. Motorcycling Australia is proudly supported by the Australian Sports Commission 2 2018 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT INTRODUCTION A Year in Review 2017 has been a historic year for Motorcycling Australia (MA) as a whole. It’s a new era for the Peak Body (as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission) and we’re putting in the necessary changes to push towards a more cohesive and transparent organisation and most importantly a unified sport with national consistency. It’s been an incredible year that has reaped plenty of success on and off the track. Jason Doyle brilliantly clinched the World FIM Speedway Grand Prix Championship at the final round in front of his home crowd at Etihad Stadium; Melbourne. It’s been a great story to see Doyle finally achieve that illusive title which he will fight to keep in 2018 and Australian Speedway can only benefit as a result. To capitalise on this, we are launching the brand new Australian Speedway Championships website with Live Streaming, so you can witness the action from anywhere. We would also like to congratulate Warren Monson and Andrew Summerhayes for winning the 2017 FIM Speedway Sidecar 1000cc World Cup and the Australian Team coming second in the Speedway U-21 World Championship. It’s been a phenomenal year for the ASBK Championship. With the small team that we have at MA, the development has been nothing short of exceptional. We’ve taken ASBK to the next level in 2017 with television coverage, live streaming and phenomenal racing. Josh Waters’ title victory was simply astonishing and Team Suzuki ECSTAR put in the work to develop the GSX-R1000R into a race winning package in its debut season. Only 25 points separated the top four heading into the final race, highlighting the closeness of the competition. The Australian Supersport 300 class growth and competition level has been astonishing and is becoming the launching pad for our young guns international careers. Competitors such as Billy Van Eerde, Tommy Edwards, Reid Battye, Tayla Relph and Broc Pearson have secured rides in Europe and Asia. The world is once again recognising the depth of talent we have on our shores and we wish them luck on their journey. The next generation is truly rising. These results were indicative of yet another group of incredibly competitive Australian riders going on to achieve success on the FIM International racing scene. For a courageous fifth time in a row our International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) Women once again ruled the world. The Women’s Trophy Team retained their Champions status in Brive, France. Unfortunately, this will be the last time Jemma Wilson, Jessica Gardiner and Tayla Jones will compete as a team, with Wilson announcing her retirement from the ISDE, MA is extremely grateful for her efforts and contributions. We would also like to acknowledge an impressive second placing from the Senior World Trophy Team. Our Trial des Nations (TDN) Australian Team managed to take out the International Class, while the Motocross of Nations (MXoN) team finished sixth and Junior Motocross World Championship Team (WJMX) in an impressive fourth. Over in the Australia Off-Road Championship (AORC), KTM Enduro Team’s Daniel Milner was truly unbeatable accomplishing a historic perfect season. CDR Yamaha’s Dean Ferris once again managed to dominate the MX Nationals on his way to another title. MotoGP 2017 has been a true spectacle; our own Jack Miller has grown leaps and bounds this year despite a leg fracture that saw him sidelined for several races. With the shift to Ducati next season, the Australian MotoGP round at Phillip Island is sure to be a good one. Events like the Broadford Bike Bonanza 2017 where we celebrated everything ‘Ducati’ with Troy Bayliss on hand, and the Romsey Grass Track era. Jason Crump also impressed the 4000-strong crowd at the Saturday night Speedway spectacular. 2018 will be the celebration of MA’s and the thundering Vincent HRD 90th years, so add it to your calendar! MA’s 2017 ‘Legend of Motorcycling’ awards were presented to Jim Scaysbrook, Ray Owen and Gary Flood for their outstanding contributions to motorcycle sport at the Broadford Bike Bonanza Gala Dinner. Finally, MA and the Board would like to personally thank and acknowledge all the individuals that gave their time so generously, and in the majority of cases voluntarily, to this sport to make it all possible. The dedication and participation of our volunteers that work week in and week out are what makes the sport great. Here at MA we are looking forward to the future, and believe that Motorcycle sport is going to continue to grow and grow. Bring on 2018! Peter Goddard, Acting President 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018 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 ROAD RACING 58 10 HISTORIC ROAD RACING 92 11 MOTOCROSS & SUPERCROSS.. 108 12 CLASSIC MOTOCROSS & CLASSIC DIRT TRACK 132 13 ENDURO & RELIABILITY TRIALS .. 143 14 ATV 166 15 SPEEDWAY 174 16 DIRT TRACK.. 201 17 TRACK.. 216 18 SUPERMOTO 232 19 TRIAL 241 20 MINIKHANA.. 252 APPENDIX A: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 268 APPENDIX B: FLAGS & SIGNALS 272 APPENDIX C: SOUND EMISSIONS AND FUEL 274 MODEL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS WWW MA ORG AU MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY.. WWW MA ORG AU NATIONAL PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE WWW MA ORG AU 4 2018 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT MA INFORMATION MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA INFORMATION MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA STAFF Chief Executive Officer Peter Doyle [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Risk and Compliance Manager Claire Lawrence [email protected] (03) 9684 0516 Operations & Events Director Martin Port [email protected] (03) 9684 0509 Off Road Events Coordinator Matthew Falvo [email protected] (03) 9684 0514 Road Race Events Organiser Liz Galazkiewicz [email protected] (03) 9684 0503 Events Manager - Track Sam Redfern [email protected] (03) 9684 0501 Finance Officer Kym Phillips [email protected] (03) 9684 0513 Administration Officer [email protected] (03) 9684 0561 National Technical Manager Pip Harrison [email protected] (03) 9684 0500 Rules & Technical Coordinator Liz Kinderis [email protected] (03) 9684 0512 Operations Coordinator: Peter Smith [email protected] 0412 455 878 Training & Officials Media & Public Relations Officer [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 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 Web www.ma.org.au OFFICE BEARERS Acting President Peter Goddard Patron The Hon.