ACU HANDBOOK HANDBOOK ACU ARENA TRIALS £8.00 BEACH CROSS BEACH RACING BIKE TRIALS BYMX CYCLE TRIALS DRAG ENDURO GRASS TRACK HARE & HOUNDS 2014 HILL CLIMB MOTOCROSS POCKET BIKES QUAD ROAD RACING SPEEDWAY SPRINT SUPERCROSS SUPERMOTO TRIALS HANDBOOK 2014 OFC_ACU HANDBOOK_2014.indd 1 20/12/2013 16:28 2014 HANDBOOK January 2014 All enquiries should be addressed to: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX. Telephone: 01788 566400; Fax: 01788 573585 www.acu.org.uk [email protected] The contents of this Handbook are Copyright and must not be reproduced without written consent from the Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. The various regulations contained herein become effective as at 1st January 2014. This publication supersedes previous editions. The ACU is the internationally recognized National Governing Body for motorcycle sport in the British Isles (less Northern Ireland). Formed in 1903, the ACU has a long tradition in the world of motorcycle sport being a founder member of the World Governing Body, the Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM). The ACU has a major role in furthering the interests of motorcycle sport on a global basis. Domestically, the ACU provides for all forms of motorcycle sport ranging from Road Racing to all disciplines of Off Road activity and has successfully organized world class events such as Moto GP, World Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT Races and the Motocross of Nations. The ACU aims to ensure that all people irrespective of their age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation, have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in motorcycle sport at levels in all roles. The ACU fully supports youth activity in all disciplines and through the ACU Academy, some of our young riders go on to become British, European and World Champions in their chosen sport. Published by: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. Designed by: The Ark Design & Print. Printed and bound by CPI Group (UK) Ltd, Croydon, CR0 4YY The products advertised within this Handbook are not necessarily endorsed by the ACU. ACU AND THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION ARE TRADING NAMES OF THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION LIMITED REGISTERED UNDER COMPANY NO. 00134679; REGISTERED OFFICE: ACU HOUSE, WOOD STREET, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE CV21 2YX Patron HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP, Duke of Edinburgh KG KT OM GBE AC QSO President Emeritus The Rt Hon THE LORD JOPLING DL President The Right Reverend John Oliver Vice President C. MORAM (2015) Mrs M. MELLISH (2015) Chairman B. HIGGINS Deputy Chairman J. COLLINS Auditors Magma Chartered Accountants General Secretary G. THOMPSON MBE BEM Honorary Members of the ACU D. D. BANKS A.KING Lt Col (Retd) E. P. BARTLETT K. LYWOOD E. BELLARS D. RYDER A. BROWNLIE D. SLAUGHTER J. BUSSELL R. W. SMITH D. R. CLAMPIN W. A. SMITH R. COLLINS K. SPRAYSON J. COLES J. STONE M. FRANCIS THE ACU MISSION • To pursue the interests of motorcycling while protecting and promoting the needs of members. • To facilitate British Motorcycle Sport in the most accommodating, de-regulated and user led manner possible. • To make British Motorcycle Sport happen. Disclaimer The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., its Directors and Officers accept no liability in respect of loss or damage occasioned directly or indirectly as a result of the publication of the ACU Handbook or Web Site. It is a matter for each individual to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of any Course, Facility or Product (including Machinery and Clothing) offered by Clubs, Venues, Landowners, Advertisers or Manufacturers and for such individuals to ensure that adequate insurance and medical arrangements have been made to protect their interest with regard to any activity undertaken. 4 contents AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2014 contents section one THE ACU ACU approved protective helmets and visors 90 ACU Benevolent Fund 93 ACU Environmental Code 103 Associate membership 92 Auto-Cycle Union Limited structure 12 Centres/Regions 20 Committee & Panels 8 Competition licence/trial registration 92 Equal opportunities/sports equity policy statement 107 Fuel regulations – National ACU 88 Insurance 108 Land Use Advisory Service 100 LARA 98 LASU 96 Medical services 117 Non-territorial clubs 14 One event licences 92 Price List 95 Recognised associations 18 Recognised promoters 16 Safety precautions 119 Serious accident checklist 116 Sound level control 85 Technical officials 65 The Motor Vehicles (Off Road Events) Regulations 1995 101 Timekeepers & timing equipment 61 Training Department 97 Useful addresses 18 Who should I contact at the ACU? 13 AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2014 contents 5 section two STANdINg rEgUlATIONS Drag Race 342 Enduro 161 Track Racing 243 Hare and Hounds/Cross Country 185 Hillclimb and Sprint 375 Motocross 125 Pocket Bike 394 Road Racing 269 Scooter 402 Supermoto 324 Trials 200 section three ACU Historical information 450 Champions 452 section four National Sporting Code of the ACU 457 section five Rules of the Union 511 Note No discrimination is intended where references are made to ‘he’, rather than ‘she’, throughout this Handbook. COPYRIGHT (To be printed in all official programmes) All literary matters in the official programme including the list of competitors and their racing numbers is copyright and any person making illegal use thereof will be prosecuted. It is also a condition of admission to any event held under an ACU Permit that no part of the meeting can be filmed or video recorded and/or video transmitted in any way without the written consent of the promoters/organisers and/or the ACU except for the sole purpose of private enjoyment. section one THE ACU 8 committees & panelS AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2014 NATIONAl COUNCIl South Eastern Centre Mr Peter Burrell, 40 CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2016) Sunnycote, Annandale Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 Marytavy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8EL Tel: 020 8300 5572/07885 682647 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 (Office hours) [email protected] [email protected] Southern Centre B. New, 6 Coleridge Gardens, Cheshire & North Wales Centre I. Dommett, Cowplan, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. 15 Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hume, Tel: 02392 645114 Cheshire SK8 5EG. Tel: 0161 282 0132 South Midland Centre D. Porter, 96 [email protected] Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Beds LU4 Cornwall Centre Mark Courtney, Carbis 9BJ. Tel: 07710 435127/01582 847399 Wharf, Roche, St Austell, PL26 8LA. [email protected] Tel: 07810 885174. [email protected] South Western Centre C Pattison, 6 Eastern Centre Mr R G Hearn (Jack), 25 Churchfields, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 Quinton Road, Needham Market, 9AJ. Tel: 01963 33001 Suffolk IP6 8BP. Tel/Fax: 01449 721042 Wessex Centre F. Sweeting, 185 Great Ashley, [email protected] Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2PP. East Midland Centre M. Jessup, 54 Monks Tel: 01225 862506 [email protected] Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2BS. Western Centre Miss J. Jones, Woodlands, Tel: 02476 544463 [email protected] Kempley Green, Dymock Gloucester, GL18 East South Wales Centre Mrs S. Wilkins- 2BW Tel: 01531 890691/07775 524805 Payne, 96 Penylan Road, Varteg, Pontypool, [email protected] Torfaen NP4 7SB. Tel: 07548 704676 West South Wales Centre G Heywood, [email protected] 81 Alexander Road, Gorseinon, East Yorks Centre Mrs A. Watson, Swansea SA4 4NU, Tel: 01792 893457 Dunriding, High Street, Castleton, [email protected] Whitby YO21 2DB Tel: 01287 660577 Yorkshire Centre D. Loney, 28 Bramley [email protected] Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Isle of Man Centre P. Franklin, 4 Costain Close, Yorkshire HX3 8SR. Tel: 01422 206828 Colby, Isle of Man. Tel: 07624 232770 [email protected] [email protected] SACU C Mackenzie, 28 West Main Street, Midland Centre Mr David Smith, The Willows, Uphall, West Lothian EH52 5DW. Cursley Lane, Shenstone, Kidderminster, Tel: 01506 858354 Fax: 01506 855792 Worcs, DY10 4DX Tel: 01527 592797 [email protected] [email protected] Non-Territorial Board M. Dommett, Mid Wales Centre Miss A. Bates, “Little British Motorcycle Racing Club Gigrin”, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5NU. Limited, Unit D2, Seedbed Centre, Tel: 01597 810435/07903 829447 Davidson Way, Romford, Essex. RM7 [email protected] 0AZ. Tel: 01708 720305. Mob: 07970 Northern Centre R. Wilson MRICS 180 963572. [email protected] Burnside Road, Kendal, Cumbria www.bemsee.net LA9 6EB. Tel/Fax: 01539 728565 Non-Territorial Board P. Tomlin, 25 Rusper [email protected] Road, Dagenham, Essex RM9 4NT. North Eastern Centre I Reavely, 35 Columbia Tel: 0208 5931237 Mob: 07711 822594 Terrace, Blythe, Northumberland, NE24 [email protected] 3JZ [email protected] North Western Centre R. Livesey 1 Franklands Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancs PR2 6RX. Tel: 01772 791924 [email protected] AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2014 committees & panelS 9 Year in brackets indicates expiry of term of office A. Foskew (2015) 9 Ebenezer Close, Witham, at 31st December. Essex CM8 2HX. Tel: 01376 517169 [email protected] ACU lTd dIrECTOrS E. Jones (2015) 18 Chapel Street, CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2016) Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6DA. Sunnycote, Marytavy, Tavistock, Tel: 01527 893392/07947 319432 Devon PL19 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 [email protected] [email protected] R. J. Langdale (2015) 1 Union Street, Louth, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN J. Collins (2015) Lincs LN11 0ES. 52 Margam Road, Margam, Port D. L. Ryder (2015) The Bungalow, Hagley Road, Talbot, West Glamorgan SA13 2BW. Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2AW. Tel: 01889 582563 Tel: 01639 882241 Fax: 01639 773470 R. Smith (2015) 18 Alma Street, Melbourne, [email protected] Derby DE73 1GA. Tel: 01332 864581 P. Beardmore (2016) 8 Ash Tree Hill, Cheadle, R. W. Smith (2015) 59 Green Avenue, Staffs ST10 1UQ. Tel: 01538 750057 Chellaston, Derby DE73 6TE. [email protected] P. Gregory (2016) 9 The Green, Saltburn, rOAd rACE, drAg ANd SprINT Cleveland TS12 1NF. Tel: 01287 625607 COMMITTEE [email protected] CHAIRMAN – Dr.