SAMRA Racing Rules

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COMPETITORS
OPERATIONAL OFFICIALS:

STARTERS
• Responsible for the grid and start of the race.

MARSHALS
• Responsible for flagging the portion of the track they are assigned.

LAP BOARD
• Responsible for lap counting during a race event.

TIME KEEPERS & SCORERS
• Responsible for lap times & end of event CLASS scores.

SCRUTINEERS
• Determines the eligibility of race machines & riding gear.

TECHNICAL INSPECTOR
• Determines as per the rules outlined here weather the race machine complies with it’s CLASS.

KEY OFFICIALS & OPERATIONAL
OFFICIALS:
• Must practice safe and fair judgment during race event as outlined here.

THE RACE DIRECTOR HAS SUPREME CONTROL AT RACE MEETINGS.
ALL RIDERS AND THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN ARE TO ATTEND THE RIDERS BRIEFING BEFORE ENTERING THE RACING SURFACE / TRACK.
YOU MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO SIGN ENTRY FORMS.

Flags

Green Flag

Go! The race has started. Waving after the race has started indicates that the race is still in progress and there are no issues farther down the track.

Yellow Flag

Caution! We do not differentiate between standing or waving yellow and they are local, good only for the area covered between the corner station showing the flag and the next one down the track. Yellow means that there is something to beware of ahead of you on or just off of the track.

Red Flag

The red flag indicates that there is a major problem on the track. Come to a stop as quickly and safely as possible, put up a warning hand if at all possible. Remain on the track in the place you stopped until an official informs you of the situation. Do not advance position over another racer when the red flag is showing.

Blue Flag

The blue flag is used to let slower racers know that there is a faster racer(s) about to overtake them. It will be pointed at the slower racer to reduce confusion. If the slower racer is on a straightaway they may wave the faster racer(s) by. If they are in a corner they absolutely SHOULD NOT alter their chosen course or brake hard to get out of the way of the overtaking racer. Just be aware of the situation.

Black Flag

The black flag is used to indicate that an individual racer is having a problem, most likely mechanical but possibly in their conduct on the track. The black flag is pointed at the racer in question to reduce confusion. The racer who receives the black flag should finish the lap they are on and come in to the pit area where a track official will inform them of the problem. If a racer ignores a black flag twice they will be expelled from the race and/or practice session.

White Flag

This flag indicates that there is one lap left in the race.

Chequered Flag

Congratulations! The race has successfully ended! Please complete one final cool-down lap at reduced speed and exit the track at the designated area.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COMPETITORS

ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: At no time during the minimoto event is alcohol or any drugs permitted to be consumed by any competitor, team affiliates or visitors. No rider is to be under the influence of alcohol or any drugs during a minimoto event. If a competitor or team affiliate is in breach of the above mentioned, the rider and or team will forfeit and points gained on the day.

PROTECTIVE GEAR: Helmets must have an Australian approval rating of AS1698 or FIM approval rating. Helmet must have full-face shield or goggles and must be made of a durable material and be in the closed or down position when racing.
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 placed on shoulders, elbows and knees.
Back (spine) protectors are mandatory.
Footwear must cover the ankle fully. Motorcycle or MiniGP racing shoes are recommended. No runners.
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.
No sparky sliders.

TEAM RULING: Any team is to have a maximum of 2 team riders running in any one class, at anytime. Satellite teams and / or privateers may run the same type of bikes as any team riders, as long as the satellite team and or rider are independent of a team or rider.

BIKE CAPACTIES, KW / HP OUTPUT: All riders, when instructored must show proof of their bikes capacity or / and kw / hp output to be able to be classes for racing, e.g manufacturers brochure, etc.

RIDER ETIQUET: A rider must not purposly lift the front wheel, skid or generally show boat during racing. They will be black flagged. No rider is to delibertly cut off another rider. During all racing a rider is to respect their fellow riders and attempt not to place their own or fellow riders safety at further risk. A protest can be lodged by any rider who feels they have been miss treated by another rider during a race if they have sufficent evidence.

LODGEING PROTEST: Protests are to be lodged with the
Clerk of Course.

JUMP START: If a rider jump starts a race, the Clerk of Coarse will issue that rider with a five (5) positions reversal from their finishing position. i.e Final finishing position in that race was position three (3) then that rider will be given position eight (8) due to the jump start.

RIDER CAUSING A RED FLAG: If a rider appears to be injured and causes a red flag, then that rider will be required to be asset by the medical supervisor before being able to continue to participate in the event. Only once cleared by the medical supervisor can the rider causing a red flag continue to participate in the event.
In the event a red flag is displayed due to an obstruction on the track, the rider causing this red flag will restart the race from the rear of the field.

BIKES & RIDERS: No bike can be changed once that bike has entered the race track previous to the start of a race. No bike can be changed once the race has begun.
Any rider not ready when called to the starting grid on time will not be allowed to start that race.

PROTEST: Protests will be issued at the end of the days proceedings. In a case where a rider protests against another rider’s bike, the protesting rider is to pay a fee of $100.00 to the clerk of the course. The accused rider is to also pay a fee of $100.00 to the clerk of the course. If the protest is found to be valid or if the accused refuses the bike in question to be checked by the technical director. The accused will forfeit any points gained on that day; lose the $100.00, which will be kept by the club and also play no further part in the days racing. The rider protesting will have their $100.00 refunded.
If the protest is dismissed: The protester will forfeit their $100.00. The accused will have their $100.00 refunded. And also be given $50.00 from the protesting rider for rebuilding work.
All rebuilding work will be complete by the bike owner in both cases.

RIDER DISQUALIFICATION AND FINES FOR OFFENSES:

1ST OFFENSE: Rider will forfeit any points gained on that day; lose the $100.00, which will be kept by the club and also play no further part in the days racing.
2nd OFFENSE: Rider will forfeit any points gained on that day, lose the $50.00, which will be kept by the club and also play no further part in the days racing. Also the rider will be banned for 3 months and asked to pay $200.00 to the club.
3rd OFFENSE: Rider will forfeit any points gained on that day; lose the $50.00, which will be kept by the club and also play no further part in the days racing. Also the rider will be banned for 12 months and asked to pay $500.00 to the club.

FINES FOR OTHER OFFENSES:

1ST OFFENSE: The offender will forfeit any points gained on that day, be fined $100.00, which will be kept by the club and also play no further part in the days racing.
2nd OFFENSES: The offender will forfeit any points gained on that day. Also the offender will be banned for 3 months and fined $200.00 which will go to the club.
3rd OFFENSES: The offender will forfeit any points gained on that day. Also the offender will be banned for 12 months and fined $500.00 which will go to the club.
All monies are to be payed to the track or club holding the event previous to being allowed to participate in any future events once banned period is over.

TECHINICAL INSPECTIONS AND BIKE SPECIFICATIONS

BRAKES: Must have operational front and rear disc brakes which can be cable or hydraulic operated. Cables are not to be frayed.

ENGINE STOP: Operational engine stop (Kill) switch must be fitted to the handle bars.
LEAKS: No oil or fuel leaks.

COOLANT: No Glycol based coolant allowed, must use water wetter/ engine ice or similar additive or straight water in radiators.

FUEL: Unleaded fuels only, octane rating and manufacturer open. NO, methanol, NOS, Nitro methane, fuel is permitted.

TYRES: Brand or manufacturer of tyres is open for all classes except Class 1 Stock Cag where only Chinese made tyres are able to be used.. Tyres must be in good condition and not showing any signs of excessive wear, no canvas showing.

FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY: No excessive play in steering head assembly and head stocks must be covered.

WHEEL BEARINGS: Wheel bearings must not have excessive play.

AXLES: Front and rear spindle & spindle nuts to be tight.

CHAINS AND GEARS: Chain and sprockets in good condition. Chain guard to be fitted and adequate.

FRAME: No cracks in chassis or wheels. All nuts and bolts to be secure.

BODY: Bike must have a seat fairing. Body fairing is optional, but no sharp or protruding parts of the bike are allowed.

THROTTLE: Throttle must snap shut when released.

FOOT PEGS: Foot pegs must be fitted and may be fixed or spring-up type.
Pegs must be plastic, rubber or plastic coated steel or aluminium only.
Bare steel pegs are not permitted. All outer edges must be rounded.

HANDLEBARS: Handlebar ends must be fitted or bar ends solidly internally plugged.

MUFFLERS & EXHAUST: Mufflers and/or exhaust pipes can not extend rearward past seat fairing and not have any sharp ends.

GEARING: Gearing ratios are open in all classes.

SEALS & BEARINGS: Seals and bearings are open in all classes.

THROTTLES AND LEVERS: Throttles and brake levers, (levers to be blunt ended and not sharp) are open in all classes.

PLUGS: All oil drain or filler plugs must be safety wired.

RADIATOR OVERFLOW BOTTLES: Radiator overflow bottle caps are to be safety wired.

RACE NUMBERS: Race numbers that have been assigned to you from the club, must be a minimum height of 60mm, must be displayed on front and on both rear side of the bike, and must be readable at a minimum of distance of 15 meters.

ADDITIONAL REQIUREMENTS

GEARS: All pocket bikes are to use a centrifugal clutch.
Maxi bikes are allowed to have gearing, but are to be locked in one gear during racing. Motards can use gears.

NOISE RESTRICTIONS: No bike is to exceed 96 dbl.

SMOKING: No smoking in pit area.

FUELING: No smoking while refuelling of bikes.

WALKING PACE: Walking pace in pit areas at all times and helmets must be worn at all times while riding of bike.

SCRUTINEERING: All bikes to be used on the racing surfaces must pass scrutineering. This includes spare or back up bikes. No bike may enter onto the racing surface during a race meeting without having passed scrutineering. If a bike is involved in an incident, then the bike is to be re-scrutineered to be asset as safe for racing.
All glass lenses, indicator, etc must be removed from bikes.
Oil drain and filler plugs must be safety wired.
Other fluid filler caps must be securely taped.
Kickstands must be removed.
Any hoses carrying fluids must be clamped or safety wired.
Catch tanks must be fitted to any drain hoses.

DETERMINATION OF PLACING POINTS

1ST 25 Points	2nd 20 Points	3rd 16 Points
4th 14 Points	5th 12 Points	6th 10 Points
7th 9 Points	8th 8 Points	9th 7 Points
10th 6 points	11th 5 points	12th 4 Points
13th 3 Points	14th 2 Points	15th 1 Point

If the accumulative total is equal between two or more riders at the end of race proceedings, the rider who finished further to the front in the last race will be deemed the winner.

CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

CLASS 1: BASIC CAG.

Seniors and juniors.
Also Under 10’s Class
1.01 Capacity: Maximum 51cc
1.02 Crankcase: Standard air-cooled CAG only
1.03 Crankshaft: Standard half circle CAG only
1.04 Seals: Bearings, Gaskets: Open
1.05 Head/Barrel: Standard CAG only
1.06 Coil: Standard CAG only
1.07 Timing key allowed.
1.08 Flywheel: Standard without modification
1.09 Spark Plug: Open
1.10 Clutch: Open.
1.11 Carburettor: Maximum 15mm bore
1.12 Air filter: Open
1.13 Reed block: Standard CAG only
1.14 Reeds: Material open
1.15 Exhaust system: Open
1.16 Tyres: Chinese tyres only.
1.17 Gear ratios: open
1.18 Machining: No porting, Machining (including polishing) of Barrel/head, Crankcase, Crankshaft, Con-rod, Piston or flywheel is permitted.
1.19 Non-programmable ignition systems must be used. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated.

Over 40's standard cag racing

Rules as per Class 1 Basic cag with the exception of the following

Please keep the bikes stock standard as they come out of the box.
No removal of metal from the motor.
Tyres can be open.
Exhaust to be either fat boy, jet pro wave pipe or standard.
Carby to be standard or SHA 15mm Delorto rep ,no greater venturi than 15.2mm

CLASS 2: OPEN ELITE CAG.

Seniors and juniors.
Also under 10’s class
2.1 Capacity: Up to 51cc.
2.2 Crankcase: Standard aircooled cag only.
2.3 Crankshaft: Open.
2.4 Seals: Bearings, Gaskets: Open.
2.5 Head/Barrel: Open.
2.6 Coil: Standard cag only.
2.7 Timing keyway allowed.
2.8 Flywheel: Open.
2.9 Spark Plug: Open.
2.10 Clutch: Open
2.11 Carburettor: Open.
2.12 Air filter: Open.
2.13 Reed block: Open.
2.14 Reeds: Material open.
2.15 Exhaust system: Open.
2.16 Tyres: Open.
2.17 Gear ratios: Open.
2.18 Chain: Open
2.19 Machining: Open.
2.20 Non-programmable ignition systems must be used. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated.

CLASS 3: OPEN ELITE AIRCOOLED.

Seniors and juniors.
3.1 Capacity: Maximum 51cc.
3.2 Crankcase: Open
3.3 Crankshaft: Open.
3.4 Seals, Bearings, Gaskets: Open.
3.5 Head/Barrel: Open.
3.6 Coil: Open.
3.7 Timing key: Open.
3.8 Flywheel: Open.
3.9 Spark Plug: Open.
3.10 Clutch: Open.
3.11 Clutch Bell: Open
3.12 Carburettor: Open.
3.13 Air filter: Open.
3.14 Reed block: Open.
3.15 Reeds: Material open.
3.16 Exhaust system: Open.
3.17 Tyres: Open.
3.18 Gear ratios: Open.
3.19 Machining: Open.
3.20 Non-programmable ignition systems must be used. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated

CLASS 4: BASIC CHINESE WATERCOOLED

Seniors and juniors.
4.1 Capacity: Maximum 51cc
4.2 Crankcase: Chinese
4.3 Crankshaft: Chinese
4.4 Seals, Bearings, Gaskets: Open
4.5 Barrel / Head: Standard Chinese for that model
4.6 Coil: Standard Chinese
4.7 Timing key: Standard Chinese
4.8 Flywheel: Original Chinese
4.9 Spark Plug: Open
4.10 Clutch: Open
4.11 Carburettor: Open
4.12 Air filter: Open
4.13 Reed block: Standard Chinese, reed spacer accepted.
4.14 Reeds: Material open
4.15 Exhaust system: Chinese made, but can be modified to suit application.
4.16 Tyres: Open
4.17 Gear ratios: Open
4.18 Machining: No porting, Machining (including polishing) of Barrel/head, Crankcase, Crankshaft, Con-rod, Piston or flywheel is permitted.
4.19 Non-programmable ignition systems must be used. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated.

CLASS 5: OPEN CHINESE WATERCOOLED

Seniors and juniors.
5.1 Capacity: Maximum 51cc
5.2 Crankcase: Chinese made
5.3 Crankshaft: Chinese made
5.4 Connecting rod & piston: Chinese made.
5.5 Seals, Bearings, Gaskets: Open
5.6 Barrel: Chinese made
5.7 Head: Open
5.8 Coil: Open
5.9 Timing key: Open
5.10 Flywheel: Open
5.11 Spark Plug: Open
5.12 Clutch: Open
5.13 Carburettor: Open
5.14 Air filter: Open
5.15 Reed block: Open
5.16 Reed Material: open
5.17 Exhaust system: Open
5.18 Tyres: Open
5.19 Gear ratios: Open
5.20 Machining: Open
5.21 Non-programmable ignition systems must be used. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated.

CLASS 6: OPEN ELITE WATERCOOLED.

Seniors and juniors.
6.1 Capacity: Maximum 51cc.
6.2 Crankcase: Open
6.3 Crankshaft: Open.
6.4 Seals, Bearings, Gaskets: Open.
6.5 Head/Barrel: Open.
6.6 Coil: Open.
6.7 Timing key: Open.
6.8 Flywheel: Open.
6.9 Spark Plug: Open.
6.10 Clutch: Open.
6.11 Clutch Bell: Open
6.12 Carburettor: Open.
6.13 Air filter: Open.
6.14 Reed block: Open.
6.15 Reeds: Material open.
6.16 Exhaust system: Open.
6.17 Tyres: Open.
6.18 Gear ratios: Open.
6.19 Machining: Open.
6.20 Non-programmable ignition systems must be used. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated

CLASS 7: MOTARD FOUR STROKE.

Seniors and juniors.
Capacity: Maximum four stroke 140cc.
Motor: Chinese.
Gear box: Gear box maybe used.
All other parts open for seniors and juniors.
Tyres: Up to 12’ inch Slicks or treaded, no nobbies.
No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used and all bikes must be naturally aspirated

Code of Conduct

The code of conduct has been developed to provide competitors, officials and parents with a guide to appropriate behaviour at all Minimoto meetings. Please note the following points.

Competitors:
Must Always Comply With These Rules.

• Competitors are responsible for their own conduct as well as the conduct of any person associated with them, such as mechanic, parent and or Team Owner.
• Most officials have volunteered the services for the smooth, efficient and fair conduct of a meeting. Avoid arguing with an official. If you disagree with a ruling quietly check with the official on how the decision was reached.
• Control your temper. Verbal & physical abuse of officials or other competitors, and deliberately distracting or provoking others is not acceptable or permissible behaviour.
• Treat all competitors as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of another participant.
• Avoid the use of coarse or derogatory language.
• Compete within you skill levels. Only try to extend these skills when there is no likelihood of danger to others, and personal risk is controlled.

Code of Conduct
Parents:

• Encourage children to participate, if they are interested. Do not force any child who is not willing to participate.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event.
• Assist the child to set realistic goals based on his or hers ability.
• Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory, so that the results of each heat are accepted without undue disappointment.
• Encourage children to follow the rules and any official’s decision.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition. Positive comments are motivational.
• Remember children are involved in Minimoto racing for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Children learn best by example. Applaud good performance by all competitors.
• Respect an official’s decision. If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels. Do not question the official’s judgement/honesty in public.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Recognise the importance and value of the volunteers. They give there time to provide recreational activities for your children and deserve your support.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul or derogatory language.
• At no time during the minimoto event is alcohol or any drugs permitted to be consumed by any competitor, team affiliates, visitors or parent.

Equipment

Bike Preparation

Prepare your bike so that you are confident it is safe for you and safe for others riders on the track – you don’t want it leaking fuel or bits dropping off and creating a hazard.
Basic Preparation Check list
• Check all nuts and bolts are securely tightened.
• Check wheel bearings & steering head bearings for slop.
• Always adjust or replace loose or worn bearings.
• Check front & rear tyre pressures.
(Check again on minimoto event day)
• If you have a water cooled bike, make sure you have sufficient coolant. (Non glycol coolant – Water).
• Make sure throttle returns freely.
• Adjust brakes as needed to insure proper function

Bike Set-up

Experimentation with tyres and tuning may be required to get the best performance from the bike on each track.
When experimenting with your bikes set-up, change only one thing at a time. If you change several things at once it can be difficult to determine what caused the bike to perform better or worse.
Bike set-up depends on many factors, among these are:
• Rider: height, weight, experience and personal preference.
• Bike: frame geometry, tyres, suspension, weight and power.
• Track: layout, surface, slow, fast and camber.
• Conditions: wet, dry, hot and cold.
It’s a good idea to keep a notebook and write down all the changes you make to gearing, tyre pressure, fuel, oil, jetting, spark plug etc.

Rider Attitude

Before Minimoto Event

Like your bike which should be fully prepared at least two days before a minimoto meeting, you the rider also need to be prepared before the event. It will help even if you take five or ten minutes each day to stop and think about the track you are going to. What you need to think about – braking markers, corner entry, exit points and when to throttle. Think yourself through a complete lap of the track.

Day Event

The lead up to a minimoto event can be a stressful time. Many riders take time to focus themselves before they go out on the track. If it helps you, take a couple minutes to relax and calm yourself. Sit down, breath regularly and think calm thoughts. If you can be relaxed and focus you will be able to concentrate better than if you are wound up.

During The Minimoto Event

Think about where YOU want to be on the track. Do not think
about the person in front of you as you will tend to follow their lines, braking points and corner speed. This will make it very difficult for you to overtake them or beat them.
Aggression is a part of this sport, but on the track never be so aggressive that you are a hazard to yourself and others.
If you ever crash while on the track always try and find the cause and think how you can prevent it next time. Try to gain something from the experience.

Warming Up the Tyres

Warming up the tyres is very important and it takes at least one to two laps to start getting the tyres warmed up.
When you go to a meeting with the same set of tyres you used at a previous meeting, it is a good idea to give them at least two laps to scrub off any dirt and get some heat in to them.
New tyres also need scrubbing in to remove the slippery protective coating that is applied at manufacture.
The rider techniques are simple/basic for beginners and experienced riders. Individuals will adapt and modify their riding style to suit and refine their style....

Rider Techniques

Hanging Off

Minimoto’s are designed to be used with the “Hanging Off” cornering style and when used properly can give you a significant speed advantage in corners. This technique helps to turn the bike at high speeds by lowering the centre of gravity and moving it to one side of the bike. This results in the bike not having to be leaned over as far to hold the same line in a corner. Because the bike can be more upright there is more tyre contact with the track giving increased traction. This allows you to accelerate out of corners earlier and attain a higher speed on the straight. If you try this technique and if it doesn’t feel natural or comfortable don’t feel that you have to hang off. You can practice this technique but don’t bring it into your riding style until it feels natural. If your style isn’t to “hang off”, a good way to turn the bike faster is to stick your knee out after you’re initial braking into the corner.

Braking

When initially braking, however hard, for a corner make sure that the bike is upright and your weight is stable.

Rider Techniques
Overtaking

Riding in traffic and overtaking are important skills to practice. Passing will become easier with time, so don’t make desperate moves that may endanger other competitors. Look ahead, plan your move then do it. If you hesitate while overtaking you may lose your opportunity and could also create a dangerous situation.
If you have been following another bike for a few laps and you know you are faster than they are but you just can’t find a way past, you may be concentrating on what the other bike is doing so much that you end up going at the same pace and never get by

Being Overtaking

If another bike overtakes you, especially if you are being lapped by a faster bike, let them by but don’t suddenly change your line or pull over to one side of track – there may be other riders behind you. Don’t concentrate on riders behind you. Faster riders who are overtaking you will expect you to be predictable - don’t make sudden changes of direction if you hear them approaching.

Strategies for Improvement

• Identify good and bad points in your riding.
• Analyse each corner.
• Have a strategy for each corner.
• Know where to look.
• Avoid target fixation.
• Practice co-ordination of braking, steering and throttle.
• Analyse your riding technique.
• Know why you are going faster or slower.

Your First Minimoto Meeting

When first starting out, it can sometimes seem difficult to know what you must do when entering a minimoto meeting. Here’s an idea of what you need to do.
• Prepare your bike & gear prior to the minimoto event.
• Bring tools and your box of spares.
• Signing In - Forms.
• Have your bike scrutineered for safety.
• Understand procedure for track griding.

What to Bring

• Your Bike or Bikes
• All your safety gear.
• Fuel
• Basic tools
• Food & Water Optional.
• But leave your ego at the gate; it will only slow you down.