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Mid-South Minimoto Racing Championship (MSMRC) 2008 Rule Book

Version 1.0 (updated 08/09/08)

Introduction to MSMRC

Chapter 1: Racing Classifications

Chapter 2: Points Racing

Chapter 3: Racing Structure

Chapter 4: Race Officiating

Chapter 5: Race Rules and Procedures

Chapter 6: Flagging & Starting Protocols

Chapter 7: Safety Requirements and Series Rules

Chapter 8: Number Requirements

Chapter 9: Technical Inspections & Bike Specification

Chapter 10: Protests

Chapter 1:Racing Classifications

Classes: Following are the classes used in officially sanctioned MSMRC events. Racers will be classified depending on engine specifications.

Junior Cag/2.5 BudgetClass (Max age 14yo)

Engines must remain manufacture based engine. Carburetors will be limited to SHA14/14mm.Clutch system must remain in stock un-adjustable form; however, a heavier clutch spring can be used.Competitors may use anyproduction* air box, wheels, and tires.No modifications to engine, exhaust, or other engine components are allowed

Junior Restricted Production Class (Max age 14yo)

Limited to air or water cooled Polini or Blata engines only.Engine shall be no more than a 3 port cylinder limited to 40cc. Carburetor limited to SHA 14/14mm.Exhaust shall be stock (no racing exhaust) No race or modified cranks.Any production* air box, clutch, wheels, and tires allowed.Absolutely no modifications to engine, exhaust, or other engine components. (DM, GRC, Zocchi "e;proddy"e; pipes allowed) Blata WRS and R1 50cc pipes NOT allowed (** Stock Polini 4 petal reed adaptors allowed on Polini 4.2 series1 motors,, race crank allowed )

Junior Super Production Class(Max age 14yo)

Limited to 40cc 3 port cylinder. Carburetor must be no more than SHA 14/14mm. Any production* air box, clutch, wheels, and tires allowed. No internal Modifications allowed. (**race crank allowed) Race exhaust is allowed.

Junior Open Class (Max age 14yo)

Engines limited to 2 stroke 50cc engines with a 5-6 port cylinder.Carburetors will be limited to 21mm.Competitors may use anyproduction*exhaust, reed, air box, clutch, wheels, and tires. No fuel/combustion enhancers such as NOS allowed.

Senior Cag/2.5 BudgetClass (*Ages 15+)

Senior Restricted Production Class ***(*Ages 15*** +)

Senior Super Production Class(*Ages 15+)

Senior Open Class (*Ages 15+)

Chapter 1:Racing Classifications (cont.)

Points of clarification for all classes (Open Classes are exempt)

o All engines shall be gas/oil combustion (2-stroke) engines

o No porting matching, polishing, or metal shaving allowed

o No race crankshafts **

o No trued or modified crankshafts

o Gap adjustment allowed on ignition

o No programmable ignition systems allowed

o Carburetor shall be a SHA 14mm

o One can use any type of production reeds, but no modification to reed block unless noted in class description **

o Tires can be with or without pattern. No kart tires. Dimensions of wheels with tire: Min. Diameter: 240mm.; Max. Diameter: 280mm; Max Width: 110mm.

o Production - products that are manufactured in quantities more than 50 and are readily available to the general public

o ** Unless otherwise specified in the class rules

SPECIAL NOTES FOR RACE CLASSIFICATIONS:

I. A ge requirements are arbitrary .MSMRC. has full discretion, within reason, to advance a racer based on the racers skill level and age.Any riders wishing to be considered for an exception to any of the age requirements must do so at EACH event and must have verbal approval from MSMRC

II. All bikes are eligible to race in any class, as long as they do not exceed the maximum requirements of that class.

Radiator Fluid Specifications

· No GYCOL-based additives allowed, e.g. antifreeze.

Any violation or abuse of the aforementioned class rules, requirements and specifications will result in disqualification of racer.Suspension and or fines can be implemented for repeat offenses or when circumstances are extraordinary.Racers are responsible for the conduct of their crew.

Chapter 2:Racing Structure

I. In order to be eligible for points a rider must start the race and cross the start/finish line at least once.

II. Race Format: Qualifying: There will be 3 heats per class. 7 laps per heat.(unless otherwise noted in the actual schedule) Main race: There will be 1 main race for each class. There will be 10 laps in each main. (unless otherwise noted on the actual schedule.

III. Qualifying points will be awarded on a per heat basis. Each rider will earn the appropriate number of points that correspond with his/her position in EACH heat.

Example : If a rider wins all three heats, he/she will be awarded a total of 75 championship points for the day (25 points per heat).If a rider gets second in the first heat, 1^stin the second heat and 4^thin the third heat he/she will be awarded 65 qualifying points (22 for the first heat, 25 for the second heat, and 18 for the third heat).

IV. In the case of DNF’s (Did Not Finish) riders will be scored in order of how many laps they completed.For example, if two riders DNF in a particular race; onerider only finishes three laps and the other rider finishes 5 laps, the rider who only finished 3 laps would be scored behind the rider who finished 5 laps.If two riders DNF and finish the same number of laps, the rider who was in the highest position on the previous scored lap would be scored the higher of the two.

Chapter 3: Points Structure

Following is the point structure:

Finish Place	Points
1^st	25
2^nd	22
3^rd	20
4^th	18
5^th	16
6^th	15
7^th	14
8^th	13
9^th	12
10^th	11
11^th	10
12^th	9
13^th	8
14^th	7
15^th	6
16^th	5
17^th	4
18^th	3
19^th	2
20^th	1

Chapter 4: Race Officiating

Race Director: A race director will be named at each event at the rider’s meeting. The Race Director is in overall control of all race events. All other race officials, corner workers, medical crews, scorers, work closely with the Race Director to maintain an orderly and safe racing event. The Race Director will have no more than 48hrs, from the conclusion of the event, to address and preside over any issue or incident that happens on race day that is not clearly covered or defined in the rules.He will then notify each of the involved parties as to his final decision once it has been made.The Race Director’s decisions are final.

Starter: The Starter reports to the Race Director and is responsible for starting and finishing races and for displaying all appropriate flags and helping align all racers when they approach the starting grid to their proper positions on the grid along with a Grid Marshals & Scorers.

Grid Marshals: The Grid Marshals report to the starter and are responsible for organizing pre-grid procedures and ensuring that all racers are grided correctly and efficiently.

Technical Inspector: The technical inspector reports to the Race Director and is responsible for ensuring that all machines are prepared properly and safely and that each racer has the proper equipment for racing and maintaining a safe race environment.

***The Race Director may at any time revoke the racing privileges of any racer, or have a team owner, team manager or crew member removed or barred from competition or further events for acting improperly, being abusive, fighting, disobeying instructions or doing anything else to disrupt orderly procedures or affecting the flow of race operations. Racers are responsible for the conduct of their crew.

Chapter 5: Race Rules and Procedures

1. A standard racing order will be established and used for each race of the series.

2. Grid position for the 1^stheat will be determined on rider registration times. The earliest registered riders will get the best grid position. The grid position for the second heat will be the exact opposite of the first heat. IE: if you started in the front line on the 1^stheat, then you’ll be started on the back line in the 2^ndand vice versa.Grid position on the 3^rdheat will be determined via the average place you finished in the previous 2 heats.

3. In order for a racer to advance to a grid position in the second & third heat, the racer must enter theSAMEbike with theSAMEengine that was entered into the first heat to earn that position.If a racer enters the second heat with any other bike besides the one the racer used in the first moto, the racer will be disqualified (unless otherwise determined by the race director)

4. Crew and family members are not allowed on the racetrack for any purpose; qualified, official race personnel will attend to racers needing medical attention.

5. All races will run rain or shine unless the track is impassable or unsafe as determined by the Race Director.

6. All travel on the racetrack and pit lane will be one-way, in one direction. Racers must not travel backwards on the racetrack unless instructed by race officials.

7. Any racer who runs off the track must reenter the course safely and without attempting to cut the course unless instructed to do so by an official or corner worker.If racer shortcuts the course, and he or she gains ANY advantage by doing so, he/she must use discretion and relinquish any advantage in which he/she gas gained.If a rider fails to relinquish the advantage, then he/she will be penalized one lap.

8. If a race is red-flagged for any reason, all remaining competitors mustmaintainthe position that they are in at the time the red flag is thrown, and continue to the start/finish line.Each rider will cross the start/finish line and will be scored in that order, and that lap will be considered complete.If a rider fails to maintain his/her position at the time a red flag is thrown, he/she will be put to the back of the pack, and will be scored in the last position as he/she crosses the start/finish line.The racer/s that causes the red flag to be thrown will be scored as last place, and will not be allowed to continue in that particular moto, should the race be restarted.If half, or more, of the race laps have been completed by the leader (the person that crosses the start/finish line first, after the red flag is thrown), at the time of the red flag, the race will be considered complete.If a race is red-flagged, and less than half of the race laps have been completed by the leader, the race will be restarted and only the REMAINING laps will be run.The restart grid positions will be determined by the order that the racers cross the start/finish line on the final scored lap.

9. Weaving at any time to break a draft or prevent a pass, reckless weaving for any purpose or dangerous or overly aggressive riding will result in the Race Director presenting a black flag to the racer in question.Whenever a black flag is presented, the racer in question must pull off the track immediately.

10. Racers must enter the track at pit exit. Racers must not use the “pit-in” or pit entrance to enter the track.

11. Any racer slowing or planning to exit the track must signal their intentions by raising an arm or signaling the racers behind them. Racers must never cut across the track in front of other racers.

12. All racers that participate in an event give MSMRC the rights to use all photos, interviews, video and the like for promotional needs without permission from the racers.

13. The speed limit off of the racing surface is 10 mile per hour. This pertains to all vehicles in the pit, paddock and all access roads.

14. Race bikes, pit bikes and other motorized vehicles areNOTallowed to operate in the pit area.Only authorized vehicles will be allowed to operate at the racetrack facility.

15. MSMRC reserves the right to refuse participation in an event for whatever reasons it deems appropriate.

16. It is the responsibility of each racer to fully understand the rulebook and all information contained.

Chapter 6: Flagging & Starting Protocols

Flagging:

Flags are used as official communications during a race or practice sessions.It is the responsibility of every racer to know and understand the flag commands.

Green Flag:

Displayed at Start/Finish: Indicates a race start and or to resume normal racing after a yellow flag track condition.

Red Flag:

Stops the race immediately. When a red flag is shown at the start tower or at a corner station you must signal the racers behind you to show them that you are slowing to a safe controlled speed, and should proceed slowly, back to the grid area.If a red flag is thrown and half or more of the race laps have been completed by the leader then the race will be considered complete.If a red flag is thrown and less than half of the race laps have been completed by the leader, the race will be restarted and the REMAINING laps will be run.The restart grid positions will be determined by the race position order at the time the red flag was thrown.

White Flag:

Displayed at Start/Finish line to indicate the final lap of a race.

Black Flag:

Informs a racer of a safety violation.The flagged racer must immediately pull off the track if the racer has a mechanical problem or to pit lane if it is feasible without causing a hazardous condition for other racers.The racer must wait trackside or in the pits until the racer director is able to address the situation.

Yellow Flag:

When stationary a yellow flag indicates caution or slow down. A waving a yellow flag indicates no passing will be allowed for a position on the racing surface, and or a serious condition that may require an avoidance maneuver may be present.

Black with Orange Dot:

The racer must complete the current lap and report immediately to the officials on pit lane. This flag may be used to indicate a jumped start or other grid infraction as well as any other situation where the officials deem it necessary to have a racer brought in to inspect the racer’s equipment or to have a talk with the racer. A number may also be displayed at the start / finish line. A failure to acknowledge this flag will cause the racer to be penalized in a loss of points or be disqualified from the race.

Blue Flag:

This flag indicates that you are being approached by a faster rider or group of riders.Most typically, this flag is thrown to a rider that is about to be lapped.If you see this flag, remember to hold your line allow the faster riders to pass.

White/Green Crossed flags:

Displayed at Start/Finish line: Indicates the halfway point of a race.

Checkered Flag :

Displayed at Start/Finish: Indicates the end of a race or practice sessions. All racers should complete one cool off lap and proceed to pit lane.

Chapter 7: Safety Requirements and Series Rules

Helmet must be rated DOT, Snell 98 approved or better and are mandatory. Helmet must have full-face shield or goggles and must be made of a shatterproof material.

Suitable protective attire made of durable fabric must cover the entire body. Suits made of leather or a combination of leather and durable fabric with protective armor are preferred.

Knee, and elbow protection is mandatory.

Gloves must be made of leather or other durable fabric and must be in good shape without holes except for breathing holes. Severely damaged or worn gloves are unacceptable.

Footwear must cover the ankle fully.Motorcycle or MiniGP racing shoes are recommended.

Spine protection is mandatory and must be brought to tech inspection along with your helmet, suit and gloves for inspection by the tech inspectors.

Junior racers must wear a motocross style full chest / back protector or a spine protector. Or full Leather race suits with Armor

All racers are required to attend a pre-race racers meeting to explain the track, flagging and racing regulations.

· All racers must sign all waivers and forms at the time of registration and must pay race entry fees & pass technical inspection with bike(s) & equipment before being allowed on the track.

· All minors must have a legal guardian present to sign all waivers in order to participate.If a legal guardian is not present, a notarized affidavit indicating the acting guardian must be provided.

· All course marshals must be in place before the Race Director will allow any racer(s) to proceed onto the track surface.

· Any racer who fails to attend the racers meeting will be made to start at the back of the grid for each of his/her races.

· When a race is called, racers must be in the pre-grid and ready to take a warm up lap. If a racer does not show on the grid, the racer must wait in pit lane until the field has started and race official gives all clear to enter the track.

· All racers must use caution when entering the pit hot lane. Wheelie and burnouts will not be allowed and will be dealt with by the Race Director.

· All final decisions made by the Race Director cannot be protested.

· At no time are spectators, pit crew or, racers not competing in the current event, allowed on the racetrack without permission from the Race Director.Doing so will be grounds for disqualification of the racer and possible fines.

Chapter 8: Number Requirements

1. All machines will be required to carry three sets of numbers; displayed on the front of the fairing and on each side of the rear fairing. Numbers must be visible with racer seated on the bike.

2. Numbers must contrast clearly with the background. Black numbers with white background or white numbers with black background is recommended.

3. Number must at least 3” tall, and be of a font that is easily readable by the scorer.

Chapter 9: Technical Inspections and Bike Specifications

Technical Inspection:

· All racers must report to tech inspection before entering the racing surface.

· Bike will be checked for the following:

A. Any leaks

B. Working kill switch

C. Loose parts, nuts & bolts

D. Working front & rear brakes

E. Tires must be in good condition and not showing any signs of excessive wear.

F. Foot pegs must be in good condition with no metal showing and covered with material that will not damage the racing surface. Teflon, rubber or plastic are acceptable coverings.

G. Bike must have a full or half fairing

H. Numbers must be at least 3” tall and displayed on the front and booth sides of the rear faring

I. Racer must bring safety gear to technical inspection with their bike

J. All frames, wheels, and swing arms must be free of cracks & all welds must be stable

K. Bikes will be scrutinized according to the specifications of the class entered

Bike Specifications:

· All bikes must meet MSMRC homologation requirements

Frames must be rigid
Brakes can be cable operated or hydraulic
Engines can be either 40cc or 50cc (See class specifications)
Engines must a be pull-start two-stroke engines
Engines must have a dry centrifugal clutch with a single gear
Bikes must have a functioning kill switch mounted on the handlebars

Chapter 10: Protests

Race-day protests shall be in written form and handed to a MSMRA official no later than 30-minutes after racing has concluded.Protestor(s) must be a competitor and from the same class as the protested.At no time shall a racer, team member, pit crew or family member address the Race Director concerning a racing dispute unless the Race Director asks you to do so.Engaging the Race Director about protest matters could be grounds for disqualification.

MSMRC has the right to inspect any bike, for ANY reason, with no cost incurred to MSMRC.

Protests can only be made by MSMRC racers who are competing in the day’s events and who are involved in the class of the protested.

The written protest must contain the name of the racer and number of bike being protested, the name of the protester and the exact MSMRC rule that is in question of being violated.

If any of the aforementioned procedures are not followed exactly, the protest will be deemed invalid and dismissed.

If there is a single protester, he/she is required to pay a fee of $100.00 in cash before the bike in question will be impounded and inspected.

If 3 (three) or more racers sign a written protest, there is no protest fee imposed. None of the three racers filing the protest can be on the same team.

At least 3 (three) MSMRC officials, who cannot be involved or related with the dispute, will preside over the inspection.The accused racer is always responsible to reassemble the engine weather or not the protest is valid or invalid. The only individuals allowed to be present at the inspection besides the inspectors are:

If the protest is VALID:
1. The protester will be reimbursed the total protest fee.
2. The racer in violation will be fined $100.00, disqualified from all races that he/she entered on that particular day, and suspended until the fine is paid in cash to MSMRC.

If the protest is INVALID:
1. The protestor forfeits the total protest fee.
2. The accused racer receives the full protest fee minus $25.00, which will pay for the inspection.


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Introduction to MSMRC

Chapter 1: Racing Classifications

Junior Restricted Production Class (Max age 14yo)

Senior Restricted Production Class (*Ages 15 +)

Chapter 1:Racing Classifications (cont.)

Chapter 4: Race Officiating

Chapter 6: Flagging & Starting Protocols

Chapter 7: Safety Requirements and Series Rules

Chapter 8: Number Requirements

Chapter 9: Technical Inspections and Bike Specifications

Senior Restricted Production Class ***(*Ages 15*** +)