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2019 International Festival of Speed

2019 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Proudly hosted by

The Post Classic Racing Association of NSW

Proudly sponsored by

QBE Insurance

14th

- 15th

- 16th

- 17th

March 2019

SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS Conducted under the jurisdiction of Motorcycling Australia Limited

Final – Version 1 – 18 January 2019

EVENT: 2019 International Festival of Speed

DATE: 14th

– 15th

– 16th

- 17th

March 2019

VENUE: Sydney Motorsport Park

Brabham Drive, Eastern Creek NSW

TRACK LICENCE NUMBER: 180623 – Gardner Circuit

PERMIT NUMBER: MA 2123

INTERNATIONAL MEETING NUMBER: 191/42

COMPETITOR EVENT

CONTACT: Lyndel Butler- Race Secretary

[email protected]

0411 194 315

If unable to email please phone

EVENT KEY OFFICIALS: Steward: TBC

Clerk of Course: Craig Johnston

Race Secretary: Lyndel Butler

Chief Scrutineer: TBC

Eligibility Scrutineer: Kevin Hartup

mailto:[email protected]


INDEX

1. ANNOUNCEMENT.

2. JURISDICTION.

3. EVENT OFFICIALS.

4. CREW LICENCE.

5. ENTRIES

6. ENTRY FEE.

7. ENTRY PASSES.

8. INSURANCE.

9. MEDICAL SERVICES. 10. SCRUTINEERING

11. LOG BOOKS.

12. CLASSES OF COMPETITION.

13. ENTRIES TO CONSTITUTE A CLASS.

14. STARTS AND FINISHES.

15. FLAGS AND SIGNALS

16. RACE FORMAT.

17. EVENT SCHEDULE.

18. AWARDS AND PRIZEMONEY.

19. MACHINES AND RIDERS.

20. RIDING NUMBERS.

21. GRID POSITIONS.

22. RIDERS’ BRIEFING.

23. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION.

24. TRACK INSPECTION.

25. NOISE.

26. TYRES.

27. FUEL.

28. ELIGIBILITY.

29. ANTI-DOPING POLICY.

30. ALCOHOL POLICY AND TESTING.

31. CODES OF BEHAVIOUR.

32. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

33. TIMING.

34. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA.

35. FACILITIES.

36. DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

37. SPECIAL NOTES & WARNINGS.

APPENDIX A: PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - pages 11 - 12

APPENDIX B: FEATURE CLASS - 2 Stroke Grand Prix – Page 13

APPENDIX C: FEATURE CLASS- QBE TT CUP – page 13

ENTRY FORM: Page 14


1. ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Post Classic Racing Association of NSW hereafter called the Promoter will conduct the 2019 International Festival of Speed for Period 1,2,3,4,5,6 &Pre Modern Solos and Period 3,4,5 & Modern Sidecars at the Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th March 2019.

2. JURISDICTION.

2.1 The abovementioned meeting has been authorised by Motorcycling Australia which has issued the Motorcycling

Australia Permit Number MA2123 and is open to holders of current Motorcycling Australia Senior National, Junior

National Competition Licence holders with the required Road Race endorsement, and One Event Competitions

Licence holders.

One Event Competitions Licence Requirements.

One Event Competition Licences are available to Australian residents under the following conditions.

(a) Licence will be available to all applicants 16 years and over.

(b) Proof of Medicare or private health cover, including hospital stay required

(c) Proof of ambulance cover required

(d) Current club membership is required.

(e) No competency test is required if the applicant can prove that they have held an annual competition licence within

the previous 10 years.

(f) Applicants who have never held a competition licence, or who have not held a licence within the previous 10 years

must undertake a competency test.

One Event Licences will be able for purchase online prior to the event via Ridernet for $75.00 and at the event

for $75.00 + $20.00 administration fee from the Race Secretary. It is the competitor's responsibility to provide all the

required documentation when purchasing the licence.

If you have a Ridernet ID from a previous competition licence, coaches licence, or an officials licence

- Visit http://bit.ly/Ridernet-Member-Login

- Sign In using your Ridernet ID and Password

- Once logged in, choose Events – Available Events

- Select Event Type: Open

- Choose 2019 International Festival of Speed – Get a One Event Licence

- Complete Payment – a receipt will then be emailed to you

Please Note: this is not an event entry

If you have never had a Ridernet ID: - Visit http://bit.ly/Ridernet-Member-Login

- Under Become a Member - Click Purchase a Licence

- Choose One Event Competition Licence

- Create an MA Profile by clicking Register

- Enter your details

- Select Event Type: Open

- Choose 2019 International Festival of Speed – Get a One Event Licence

- Complete Payment – a receipt will then be emailed to you

Please Note: this is not an event entry

Competitors must provide the following to the Race Secretary at Sign-On to validate the One Event Licence:

- proof of practical competence*

- proof of knowledge of the rules

- proof of a club membership

- ambulance cover

*To prove competency in riding, you will need to provide proof of holding an MA licence within the last 10 years

OR a current road licence OR proof of having attended an accredited training school. If you have not held an

MA licence in the past 10 years, you will need to complete a knowledge test, which can be found

http://bit.ly/SeniorTheoryTest

If the required documentation is not provided to validate the one event licence, the one event licence will be

deemed invalid and the competitor will not be eligible to compete. A refund will not be issued for the One

Event Licence if a competitor fails to provide the required documentation to validate the licence.

Non-Australian competitors are not eligible for One Event Licences.

http://bit.ly/Ridernet-Member-Login

http://bit.ly/Ridernet-Member-Login

http://bit.ly/SeniorTheoryTest


International Competitors Requirements:

FIM Licence, issued by their respective FMN, and must furnish both a Start Permission and a certificate of current

insurance from that FMN to be eligible for The Event. The FIM Licences that will be accepted for The Event are Annual

International Circuit Racing Meetings Licence and One Meeting International Circuit Racing Meetings directly linked to

the IMN (191/42) 2.2 The meeting will be held in accordance with the current General Competition Rules (GCRs) contained in the 2019 Manual of Motorcycle Sport, these Supplementary Regulations, and any final instructions approved by Motorcycling Australia. By entering this meeting all parties agree to comply with these rules, regulations, by-laws and instructions. 2.3 The Promoter reserves the right to alter or cancel any events should extraordinary circumstances arise. The

promoter reserves the right to cancel any event should insufficient entries be received.

2.4 The Steward of the Meeting may in case of necessity or safety, postpone, stop or cause abandonment of a race or

part of a race.

3. EVENT OFFICIALS.

The following officials will be overseeing the meeting:

Steward TBC Level 4

Clerk of Course Craig Johnston Level 4

Race Secretary Lyndel Butler Level 4

Scrutineer TBC Level 4

Eligibility Scrutineer Kevin Hartup Level 4

Measurer TBC Level 4

Chief Timekeeper Computime Level 4

4. CREW LICENCE.

Crew licences will be optional for crew members, friends or family members supporting competitors in or around events

and offers PA coverage that will see them receive the same benefits as MA Licensed riders. Holders of crew licences will be

required to sign-on at the start of the meeting.

5. ENTRIES 5.1 Entries open forthwith and close last mail Friday 22

ndFebruary, 2019.

5.2 For inclusion in the printed program & early bird fee, entries need to be received by Friday 15th

February 2019. 5.3 In the case of postponement or abandonment of the meeting, all or any part of the entry fee may be retained by the promoter, if such retention is approved by Motorcycling Australia.

5.4 Only entries received on the official entry form or on line at https://www.pcra.com.au/ that are accompanied by the

correct fee will be accepted.

5.5 NOTE: LATE ENTRIES MAY BE ACCEPTED OR REJECTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE

RACESECRETARY, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE RACE COMMITTEE OR CLUB EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE. THERE WILL BE NO RETURN OF ENTRY FEES FOR ANY RIDER OR SPONSOR

WITHDRAWING FROM THE MEETING CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN ON MEDICAL GROUNDS

ONLY AND THE REQUEST TO THE PROMOTORMUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A MEDICAL

CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO THE EVENT ONLY, REFUND WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ADMINISTRATION

FEE OF $50.00. 5.6 The PCRA in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia have the right to refuse any entry. In the event of over subscription, the Promoter, in consultation with Motorcycling Australia reserves the right to limit the number of cross entries or close entries prior to the nominated closing date.

6. ENTRY FEE. 6.1

Solo Fee $430.00

Sidecar Fee $448.00

Thursday 14nd

March, 2019 Practice Day Only $120.00 Practice day is available to competitors and machinery entered in the 2019 International Festival of Speed ONLY. Note: Fees are to be paid when submitting entry form. 6.2 Machines may enter up one capacity class (Historic Only) for a fee of $40.00, providing the next capacity class is in a separate race. Additional machine(s) will require an additional entry fee of $50.00 plus additional transponder hire of $15.00 per machine. See Item 17 for information regarding transponder security deposits.

6.3 Payment by Direct Deposit, Credit Card, Cheque or Money Order only. Cheques and Money Orders are to be made payable to the PCRA of NSW. Any fees for dishonoured cheques will be the responsibility of the entrant. 6.4 Final instructions, entry passes, car-parking passes and entry list will be emailed prior to the event.

https://www.pcra.com.au/


7. ENTRY PASSES.

7.1 Three (3) passes will be allocated for each solo entry; five (5) passes for sidecars & one (1) additional pass for Registered Licensed Entrants. One (1) Car Park Pass per Solo entry & Two (2) Car Park Passes per Side Car Entry. Additional passes may be purchased online via www.stickytickets.com.au

8. INSURANCE. 8.1 National Personal Accident Scheme provides basic cover for death and permanent disability. Refer to the MA website

(www.ma.org.au) for more details on rider insurance.

8.2 Ambulance Insurance is compulsory for licensees.

8.3 It is strongly recommended that competitors give consideration to taking out weekly benefits insurance.

9. MEDICAL SERVICES.

Ambulance and Paramedical facilities will be provided in accordance with Motorcycling Australia regulations from 9.00am

till cessation of competition each day-Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th March 2019. Please refer to

the Final Instructions for further detail.

10. SCRUTINEERING 10.1 Riders entering Thursday’s optional practice must have their machines scrutineered prior to entering the track.

Scrutineering will begin at 7:00am. The early scrutineering session is for the track day purposes only. Riders will need to take their machines to official scrutineering later to obtain an event decal on passing inspection for the

Race Weekend.

10.2 Official scrutineering for the 2019 International Festival of Speed will commence 12:00pm Thursday. 10.2 Machines entered in the competition must have successfully passed official machine examination prior to taking part in qualifying or racing. An event decal will be placed on the front number plate to indicate that it has been successfully examined. 10.3 Current competition licences, log books and full riding gear must be presented at scrutineering. Eligibility checks can take place at any time during the meeting. Machines which suffer accident damage in practice or race sessions must be re-examined before participating again. The Eligibility Scrutineer can make amendments to the competitor logbooks as per GCR 9.6.1.7

10.4 In addition to supervising the pulling down and checking of machines after official protests have been received

by the Clerk of Course in accordance with the GCRs, the Steward can order that any machine be measured and

if this occurs the Scrutineer will supervise a team member to pull down any machine that has taken part in the

event. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in this matter being referred to the Clerk of Course for

further action. 10.5 Machines will not be sealed for later checking after the event. All machines that are to be pulled down and

scrutineered will take place at the circuit before the machine is released by the Scrutineer. A member of the

rider’s team must be available at all times to carry out the strip down under the control of the Scrutineer. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in this matter being referred to the Clerk of Course for further action.

10.6 Leathers MUST be worn to gear scrutineering.

10.7 Belly pans (where applicable) MUST be removed. 10.8 Only non-glycol coolants or water are allowed. Water-cooled bikes will be checked for the presence of glycol in coolant water using a glycol refractometer. The competitor is to provide a coolant sample via the radiator cap or coolant hose. 10.9 It is highly recommended that all machines have catch trays fitted with a capacity in litres equal to that of the gear box.

NOTE: All entrants are advised that it is highly likely that Motorcycling Australia will regulate this as mandatory for all Historic competition motorcycles have catch trays fitted in future years.

11. LOG BOOKS.

11.1 It is compulsory for all competitors in Period 1-6 to have current Log Books, which will be checked at

scrutineering. Log books must be as per GCR 9.6.1.6. All major components must be as per the log book.

If you do not have a current Log Book please contact Motorcycling Australia on Ph. 03 9684 0500 at least 8

weeks prior to the event. Log Books are not required for F1 and F2 Modern Sidecars and Pre Modern Solos.

11.2 Machines being brought into Australia by overseas riders for this meeting must be covered by an

“Overseas Machine Use” approval. Please contact the race secretary for the application form.

Please note this process can take up to 6 weeks to complete.

http://www.ma.org.au/


12. CLASSES OF COMPETITION.

A. Period 1 & 2 B Period 3: Up to 250cc, 350cc, 500cc, Formula 700 & 1300cc C. Period 4: 125cc, 250cc, 350cc, 500cc, 750cc & 1300cc D. Period 5: 125cc, 250cc, 350cc, 500cc, 750cc & 1300cc E. Period 6: 125cc, 250cc GP, 250cc Production, 500cc, Formula 750cc & 1300cc F. Pre Modern: (Pre 12/1997) Formula 1, Formula 2 & Formula 3 & 250GP As defined in The PCRA of NSW Rules G. P3, Post Classic, Forgotten Era & Modern Sidecars up to 1300cc H. Ken Lucas Trophy (Senior Champions Challenge) open to solo riders & Period 3, Period 4 or Period 5 machines up to 750cc whose combined age totals more than 100 years I. Barry Sheene- 500cc Classic for Period 2 & Period 3 500cc Machines J. RB Racing TOP 50 ( 750-UNL Period 5/6/PM F1 ) Machines from Qualifying K. Paul Dobbs Challenge Period 4 Formula 750. For Period 3 & 4 Four Stroke Machines 350 -750cc L. Ken Wootton Period 4 Challenge. For Period 3 & 4 Machines 350 – 1300cc M. 2 Stroke GP (or replicas) machines for Period 4/5/6– 250cc – 750cc N. QBE TT Cup for Period 4, 5, 6 Air cooled Unlimited machines up to 1982 & 350cc- 750cc 2

Stroke machines air & water cooled.

As per GCR 9.6.0.1 Competitors are eligible to enter:

(a) The capacity and era class as shown in the machine’s logbook and,

(b) The next capacity class in that era.

13. ENTRIES TO CONSTITUTE A CLASS.

13.1 To constitute a class, the number of contestants entered and competing in each class shall be six (6) solo machines six (6) sidecars. 13.2 Should there be insufficient entries in any class of competition, the decision to run or cancel the class, or to combine events and re-distribute any awards and/or prize money, will be at the discretion of the promoter, subject to Motorcycling Australia’s approval. 13.3 Should entries be oversubscribed for any event; cross-entries will be the first to be eliminated or included as a reserve

14. STARTS AND FINISHES.

14.1 Starts will be when the Red light is extinguished. Should the lights fail; starts will be by the raising of the National Flag.

14.2 Starts will be by clutch start. 14.3 Jump starts are determined as per GCRs. Penalties for a jump start will be determined by the Steward or Clerk of Course as per GCRs. 14.4 Finishing procedures are as per GCRs.

14.5 Any competitor who starts from the wrong position on the grid for any event may be considered to have jumped the

start and may be penalised according to the GCRs

.

15. FLAGS AND SIGNALS

15.1 As per APPENDIX B of GCRs: FLAGS & SIGNALS of the MoMS.

16. RACE FORMAT.

16.1 Thursday 14th March – Optional Practice Day 2019 International Festival of Speed Competitors only Friday 15th March – Qualifying session (15 Minute Sessions) & Racing Saturday 16th March – Racing Sunday 17

th March – Racing

16.2 Proposed race schedule- Refer to Appendix A. The format may be adjusted based on final entries received. 16.3 Point scoring will be as per GCRs

1st 25 6th 15 11th 10 16th 5

2nd 20 7th 14 12th 9 17th 4

3rd 18 8th 13 13th 8 18th 3

4th 17 9th 12 14th 7 19th 2

5th 16 10th 11 15th 6 20th 1


17. EVENT SCHEDULE.

Wednesday 13th March Circuit open 5pm for garage set-up. Camping area available from 5pm.

Thursday 14th March

Optional Practice 2019 International Festival of Speed Entrants only. Gates open 6:30am. Sign-on, Transmitter hand out and practice day scrutineering from 7:00am. Riders briefing 8:15am. Practice starts at 9:00am. Official scrutineering will be available from 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

Friday 15th March

1x qualifying session per class & Racing commencement. Gates open 6:30am. Sign-on, Transmitter hand out and scrutineering from 7:00am. Riders briefing 8:15am. Qualifying starts at 9:00am.

Saturday 16th

March

Gates open 6:30am.

Pit Office Open 7:00am

Riders briefing 8:15am.

Racing starts at 9am.

Sunday 17th

March

Racing Resumes Gates open 6:30am. Pit Office Open 7:30am

Riders briefing 8:15am if required.

Racing starts at 9am. 17.2 For the purposes of drug and alcohol testing, the commencement of the meeting will be deemed to be 6:30am with the completion of the meeting for the participant being on conclusion of the day’s events.

17.3 All riders’ briefings will be conducted in the Hinxman Room at 8.30am (Thursday) & 8.15am (Fri – Sun) sharp. The

riders briefing is mandatory.

18. AWARDS AND PRIZEMONEY. 18.1 Trophies will be awarded for each class on total points scored from each heat for that class and totalled after the final heat.

19. MACHINES AND RIDERS. 19.1 All machines entered must comply with the classes listed in Section 10 of these Supplementary Regulations and 2019

GCRs for Historic Road Racing.

19.2 Multiple entry of the one machine in the same class of competition is not permitted.

19.3 Noise &/or Fuel Testing may be carried out at any time during this meeting.

19.4 Change of rider or machine is permitted providing “Change of Rider or Machine” Form has been submitted and all details are acceptable to the Race Secretary 30 minutes prior to the event. Forms can be obtained from the Race Secretary.

19.5 Machines up to and including Pre 1990 machines must have an MA Historic Log Book (unless exempt under the MoMS)

19.6 All Historic Machines must have front & rear Brake Calliper mounting bolts lock wired (no exceptions). Modern Machines front only.

19.7 All machines with the exception of Period 1 – 5 Historic, MUST be fitted with Belly Pans, Internal fairing dam or catch

tray which must have a capacity of: 2.5 litres for 2-stroke machines and 3 litres for 4-stroke machines,.

19.8 Belly Pans are to be removed for scrutineering.

19.9 Machine Scrutineering will be conducted in separate Periods as per signage displayed at Scrutineering eg: Period3, Period 4 & 5, Period 6, Sidecars etc.

19.10 No machine shall be fitted with breathers which discharge directly into the atmosphere. Breathers or total loss systems

must discharge into a catch tank with a minimum capacity of 500ml.

19.11 Oil inspections will be carried out and machines leaking oil and/or any other fluids will be banned from competing.

20. RIDING NUMBERS. 20.1 Wherever possible, competitors will be allocated their requested riding number or their preferred riding number. All others will be allocated numbers at the Post Classic Racing Association of NSW discretion. 20.2 All number plates on all machines MUST comply with the GCRs and must not contain any decals or advertising other than the required event decal. 20.3 Log booked Historic road race machines the font style is free; however, the onus for eligibility rests with the entrant. Figures must be clearly legible with the minimum dimensions as listed in the MoMS.


21. GRID POSITIONS. 21.1 Grid positions for Race 1 will be determined from the times from qualifying. Grids for subsequent heats will be determined by the finishing position of the previous race. 21.2 Grid position sheets will be available at www.computime.com.au or printed on the wall of the Race Secretary’s office. To avoid delays on the grid, please be aware of your grid position before your race. If you create an unnecessary delay on the grid, you may be sent to the back of the grid by the grid Marshal.

22. RIDERS’ BRIEFING. A riders’ briefing will be held prior to the commencement of practice and ALL participants MUST attend, a parent/guardian for all riders under the age of 18 MUST also attend with the rider. Riders’ briefing sign-on sheets must be signed by the competitor as confirmation of attendance. Note: All riders’ briefings will be conducted in the Hinxman Room at 8.30am (Thursday) & 8.15am (Fri – Sun) sharp. For the purposes of drug & alcohol testing, the commencement of ‘the meeting’ will be deemed to be 6.30am with the completion of the meeting for the participant being at the completion of racing.

23. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION. Sydney Motorsport Park is situated at Eastern Creek 34k west of Sydney. The 3.93k track is a hot mix circuit of GP standard (old GP Circuit). Racing is in an anti-clockwise direction.

24. TRACK INSPECTION. 24.1 All competitors will be given the opportunity to walk and inspect the track prior to any on track participation. This inspection must be done on foot and competitors are reminded that service vehicles may be in operation on the circuit at this time. 24.2 Competitors who are not satisfied with any aspects of the track can present these concerns to the Clerk of Course. If those concerns cannot be resolved, the competitor will be invited to withdraw from the meeting.

25. NOISE. All Machines must comply with General Competition Rules of Motorcycling Australia.

In addition, all machines must comply with a 95dB (A) ride-by at 30 metres as required by the Environment Protection

Authority.

Machines over 95dB (A) will be blacked flagged immediately upon detection and must be presented to the scrutineer for

inspection.

Subject to the scrutineer’s approval of noise reduction measures, the machine may be cleared to recommence racing.

A second infringement may result in immediate black flagging and exclusion from the meeting.

Noise testing may take place at any time at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer or the Clerk of Course. Refer to GCR 9.12

for details.

26. TYRES. 26.1 Whites Racing Products will provide a tyre supply and fitting service on site.

26.2 Used tyres must be removed from the circuit.

27. FUEL.

Fuel – 98 is available on site. Competitors using methanol, need to source their own supplies.

Fuel as per the GCRs 9.13.

Please note: as from 1 January 2019 Avgas or Leaded Fuels are no longer eligible to be used in motorcycle competition,

please refer to ma.org.au for Homologated Fuels that can be used as a substitute for Avgas. Substantial penalties for breach of

fuel will apply.

Random fuel tests may be conducted over the duration of the event.

28. ELIGIBILITY.

All machines for Historic Racing must be eligible in accordance with the MoMS Historic Road Race Chapter (9). Any machine found ineligible will forfeit any points and may be excluded from the meeting. It is the entrant’s / rider’s responsibility to ensure their machine is eligible or Australian Historic Motorcycle Racing machines must be eligible for competition in the relevant discipline and endorsed by the Eligibility Scrutineer. Entrants should come prepared with Original documents to prove eligibility of major components, copies of documents will not be accepted. Approval at previous events will not automatically guarantee acceptance of eligibility.


29. ANTI-DOPING POLICY. All competitors, team managers, team members, crew, mechanics, officials and parents/guardians are advised that drug

testing may take place in accordance with MA’s Anti-Doping Policy, as carried out by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping

Authority. Refer to www.ma.org.au for details.

If any doubts exist over prohibited substances, it is recommended to contact the Drugs in Sport Hotline 1800 020 506 or visit

www.asada.org.au. When drug testing takes place, the payment of prize money may be delayed until results of the tests are

known.

30. ALCOHOL POLICY AND TESTING.

All competitors, team managers, team members, crew, mechanics, officials and parents/guardians are advised that random

breath-testing may also be carried out at the discretion of Motorcycling Australia. These tests will be conducted and carried

out in accordance with MA’s Safety Policy available from www.ma.org.au.

For the purpose of drug and alcohol testing, the commencement of the meeting will be deemed to be 7:00 AM Thursday of

the event, with the completion of the meeting for the participant being when the participant has vacated the venue at the

conclusion of the race meeting.

The carrying or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the paddock, pits or pit lane areas is prohibited.

31. CODES OF BEHAVIOUR.

31.1 All competitors, team managers, team members, crew, mechanics, officials and parents/guardians are reminded that they

must abide by Motorcycling Australia’s Code of Behaviour and Member Protection Policy which are located on the

Motorcycling Australia website - www.ma.org.au.These Codes of Behaviour apply to this meeting and will be

enforced.

31.2 All racing machines, riders, mechanics and crew must be presented in a clean and tidy condition. A dirty machine and a

poorly presented crew may render the entry null and void.

31.3 The Organisers will not tolerate any act, which may bring the sport into disrepute. Any rider or crew member who acts

in such a way will be reported to Motorcycling Australia for further action.

32. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

All riders should have a minimum 2kg, dry powder A:B (E) class, working fire extinguisher in their pit area

33. TIMING.

33.1 Transponders will be used for the purpose of obtaining lap times, grid & scoring. 33.2 The hire of ONE transponder is incorporated in the entry fee. Competitors entering multiple machines will be required to pay a further $15 per unit. 33.3 Competitors will be required to provide a $50 refundable deposit per Transponder.

33.4 Loss, damage &/or replacement cost ($655) will be the responsibility of the competitor.

33.5 Computime will provide event and live timing. Printed grid position sheets will be available at the Race Control tower.

Live timing will be available via the internet.

34. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA.

All competitors, team managers, team members, crew, mechanics, officials and parents/guardians are reminded of MA’s Electronic Communications and Social Media Policy, found at www.ma.org.au, which sets out a framework for acceptable online behaviour where communications involve fellow MA members, volunteers, officials, coaches, sponsors, partners, staff

and any other connected persons

35. FACILITIES.

35.1 Garage space will be allocated per bike by the Promoter. Six Solo machines at a cost of $45.00 per Machine or Two

Sidecars at a cost of $135.00 per Machine will be allocated per Garage. Please stipulate who you would like to be pitted

with; alternatively the Promoter will allocate your Garage Space. Please note allocation will be at a ‘first in first served’

basis.

35.2 Carports can be hired at a cost of $100 per Carport. Carport bays will also be allocated by the Promoter. 35.3 Marquees (if required) will be supplied by the Promoter as an overflow for garages and Carports. Issues from last year have been noted and spaces will be larger and more adequate this year. Cost of $45 per Machine or $75 per Sidecar.

35.4 Camping Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, & Sunday 17th March Limited sites (200 adults): Open to competitors, officials & their families (preference to interstate / country travellers).

http://www.asada.org.au/




Camping facilities include: No power, unpowered sites only. Lighting supplied only to amenities block. Each section (Males / Females) include 6 showers, 4 hand basins, 6 cubicles & length of wall urinal (Men’s only) & disabled facilities in both. Gas BBQ’s are permitted, NO OPEN/WOOD FIRES OR CAMPFIRES. If you require power you will need to provide your own generator. However, we request that you do not have them running after 10:00pm or before 6:00am in respect for other campers. Cost: $60.00 per person. Children under 12 years are free. Campers must wear the wrist band provided.

35.5 On site security will be provided by Sydney Motorsport Park.

35.6 Parking for competitors will be on the Skidpan. Spectator parking will be on the hill.

35.7 Sydney Motorsport Park’s canteen will be open for the duration of the event.

35.8 Waste fluid drums are located throughout the pit area. Please dispose of waste thoughtfully.

35.9 No animals are to be brought into the track facility.

36. DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

36.1 WARNING - It is a condition of entry that the competitor or guardian indemnifies the land owners and occupiers, the

organisers, the promoters, the sponsors, Motorcycling NSW, Motorcycling Australia (MA) their servants and officials,

against any claims or liability for any damage loss or injury he or she may suffer arising in any way out of the

competition. Where more than one signs the indemnity they are liable each of them and all of them jointly.

The competitor participates at his or her sole risk and responsibility. He or she accepts the track/venue as it stands

with all shortcomings hidden or otherwise and the full knowledge that participation can be hazardous.

36.2 WHEELED LEISURE DEVICES OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE PIT / PADDOCK AREA.

These devices include, but are not limited to pushbikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades etc and may

be confiscated.

36.3 Children under 16 years of age are not permitted in pit lane and must be supervised by an adult at ALL times.

36.4 NO DOGS, other than guide dogs, ALLOWED WITHIN THE CIRCUIT GROUNDS AT ALL TIMES.

37. SPECIAL NOTES & WARNINGS.

37.1 Presentations will be conducted at the completion of the event in the Hinxman Room commencing at approximately 5.30pm on Sunday 17th March.

37.2 Facilities: Food, Drinks, Corporate Boxes by special arrangements, Toilets, Lifts

37.3 Admission Charges pre purchased: Adults /Seniors Friday $25.00 / $20.00 Saturday $30.00 /$25.00 Sunday $35.00 / $30.00 All children under 12 years of age admitted free.

37.4 Access to Pit Garages: is available to entrants participating in practice day from 6.30am on Thursday 14th March. Entrants not participating in practice day have access to garages from 2.30pm on Thursday 14th March for the express purpose of unloading bikes and equipment only – Please be considerate to competitors who are riding on the Thursday. 37.5 It is a condition of entry that each machine displays a sponsor sticker for the duration of this meeting. These will be distributed at scrutineering by the promoter. 37.6 No BBQ’s and / or anything with naked flame permitted in pit garages.

37.7 For safety reasons, smoking is not permitted in any of the garages, pit lane, paddock, pit carport, or at a rider’s briefing.

Details of designated smoking areas at each circuit will be outlined in the Final Instructions.

37.8 There is a fixed speed limit at all rounds of 6 km/h in the designated lanes of the pit paddock area. Competitors who

break the speed limit or ride outside of designated areas will be penalized in accordance with the 2019 GCRs at the

discretion of the Clerk of Course. Speeds will be checked with a radar gun or in pit lane with the timing loops.


APPENDIX A (PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS) *See following for list of events………… The following categories are able to enter their own capacity class as well as one capacity up, as per MOM’s Period 3: 350cc, 500cc Period 4: 250cc, 350cc, 500cc 750cc Period 5: 250cc, 350cc, 500cc 750cc Period 6: 125cc 250cc GP, 250cc Prod, 500cc, 750cc Thursday Practice x 4 Sessions (time permitting) 1 P3 500, F700 & 1300 / P4 350 & 750 / P5 500 2 P3 250 & 350 / P4 125 & 250 / P5 125 & 250 / P6 125 3 P4 1300 / P5 750 / P6 750 4 QBE TT Cup / 2 Stroke GP Machines 5 P6 250 GP / P6 250 Prod / PM F3 & F250GP 6 P5 1300 / P6 1300 7 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 8 P4 500 / P5 350 / P6 500 9 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5. Friday Qualifying – 15 Minute Sessions Q1 Period 3 500cc, F700cc & 1300cc, Period 4 350 & 750, Period 5 500cc 15 mins Q2 Period 3 250cc & 350cc, Period 4 125cc & 250cc, Period 5 125cc & 250cc, Period 6 125 15 mins Q3 2 Stroke GP (or Replica) – 250cc to 750cc, Period 4/5/6 15 mins Q4 Period 4 1300cc /Period 5 750cc /Period 6 750cc 15 mins Q5 Period 6 250GP, Period 6 250 Prod, PM F3 & F250GP 15 mins Q6 Period 5 1300cc, Period 6 1300cc 15 mins Q7 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 15 mins Q8 Period 4 500cc, Period 5 350cc & Period 6 500 15 mins Q9 QBE TT Cup, Period 4/5/6 Unlimited Aircooled only 4 strokes and 350 -750 2 strokes (Air and Water-cooled GP bikes or Replica ) 15 mins Q10 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5 15 mins Lunch Break Friday Racing 1 Period 3 500cc, F700cc & 1300cc, Period 4 350 & 750, Period 5 500cc 4 Laps 2 Period 3 250cc & 350cc, Period 4 125cc & 250cc, Period 5 125cc & 250cc, Period 6 125 4 Laps 3 Stroke GP (or Replica) – 250cc to 750ccPeriod 4/5/6 4 laps 4 Period 4 1300cc /Period 5 750cc /Period 6 750cc 4 Laps 5 QBE TT Cup– Leg 1 6 Laps 6 Period 6 250GP, Period 6 250Prod, PM F3 & F250GP 4 Laps 7 Period 5 1300cc, Period 6 1300cc 4 Laps 8 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 4 Laps 9 Ken Lucas Senior Challenge 100 years + (Combined age of machine & Rider) 4 Laps 10 Period 4 500cc, Period 5 350cc & Period 6 500 4 Laps 11 RB RACING Top 50 ( 750-UNL PERIOD 5/6/PM F1) - Leg 1 6 Laps 12 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5 6 Laps 13 Period 6 250GP, Period 6 250 Prod, PM F3 & F250GP 6 Laps

International Festival for Speed.

Saturday Racing 14 Period 3 500cc, F700cc & 1300cc, Period 4 350 & 750, Period 5 500cc 6 Laps 15 Period 3 250cc & 350cc, Period 4 125cc & 250cc, Period 5 125cc & 250cc, Period 6 125 6 Laps 16 2 Stroke GP (or Replica) – 250cc to 750cc, Period 4/5/6.6 laps 17 Period 4 1300cc /Period 5 750cc /Period 6 750cc 6 Laps 18 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5 6 Laps 19 Period 5 1300cc, Period 6 1300cc 6 Laps 20 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 6 Laps 21 QBE TT Cup Leg 2 6 Laps 22 Period 4 500cc, Period 5 350cc & Period 6 500 6 Laps 23 Period 6 250GP, Period 6 250 Prod, PM F3 & F250GP 6 Laps 24 Period 3 250cc & 350cc, Period 4 125cc & 250cc, Period 5 125cc & 250cc, Period 6 125 6 Laps Lunch Break

25 Period 4 1300cc /Period 5 750cc /Period 6 750cc 6 Laps 26 RB RACING Top 50 (750-UNL Period 5/6/PM F1) - Leg 2 6 Laps 27 Period 3 500cc, F700cc & 1300cc, Period 4 350 & 750, Period 5 500cc 6 Laps 28 Period 5 1300cc, Period 6 1300cc 6 Laps 29 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 6 Laps 30 2 Stroke GP (or Replica) – 250cc to 750cc Period 4/5/6 6 laps 31 Period 4 500cc, Period 5 350cc & Period 6 500 6 Laps 32 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5 6 Laps 33 QBE TT Cup Leg 3 6 Laps 34 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 5 Laps 35 Period 5 1300cc, Period 6 1300cc 6 Laps Sunday Racing 35 Period 3 500cc, F700cc & 1300cc, Period 4 350 & 750, Period 5 500cc 6 Laps 36 Period 3 250cc & 350cc, Period 4 125cc & 250cc, Period 5 125cc & 250cc, Period 6 125 6 Laps 37 2 Stroke GP (or Replica) – 250cc to 750cc Period 4/5/6 6 laps 38 Period 4 1300cc /Period 5 750cc /Period 6 750cc 6 Laps 39 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5 6 Laps 40 Period 6 250GP, Period 6 250 Prod, PM F3 & F250GP 6 Laps 41 Period 5 1300cc, Period 6 1300cc 6 Laps 42 QBE TT Cup Leg 4 6 Laps 43 Period 4 500cc, Period 5 350cc & Period 6 500 6 Laps 44 Period 3 500cc, F700cc & 1300cc, Period 4 350 & 750, Period 5 500cc 6 Laps

Incorporating the Barry Sheene P3 500ccand the Paul Dobbs Challenge for P4 750cc 45 RB RACING Top 50 ( 750-UNL Period 5/6/PM F1) Leg 3 6 Laps

Lunch Break 46 Period 3 250cc & 350cc, Period 4 125cc & 250cc, Period 5 125cc & 250cc, Period 6 125 6 Laps 47 2 Stroke GP (or Replica) – 250cc to 750cc P4/5/6 6 laps 48 Period 4 1300cc /Period 5 750cc /Period 6 750cc 6 Laps

Incorporating the Ken Wootton P4 Challenge 49 Period 6 250GP, Period 6 250 Prod, PM F3 & F250GP 6 Laps 50 QBE TT Cup Leg 5 8 Laps 51 RB RACING PM F1 & F2 6 Laps 52 Period 4 500cc, Period 5 350cc & Period 6 500 6 Laps 53 Sidecars F1, F2, P4, P5 6 Laps Note: Feature Races are highlighted in Bold


APPENDIX B (FEATURE CLASS - 2 Stroke Grand Prix) Event name: International Festival of Speed - 2 stroke Grand Prix Race Series Entry Criteria: The Organisers of International Festival of Speed 2019 have absolute discretion as to the entry list. Eligibility: 2 stroke Grand Prix or Grand Prix replica motorcycles built before 31 December 1997. Capacity minimum 247cc, maximum, 750cc. Australian entries must have a current MA logbook. Technical: As per MA historic road race rules for Period 4 and Period 5, except for wheels and tyres. Motorcycles of any capacity and Period can use 17-inch rims and slick tyres as per MA historic road race rules for Period 5 motorcycles above 500cc capacity. A cut off qualifying lap time will be in place for this event. To be eligible to race in this event, a rider’s qualifying lap time must not be more than 20% slower than the second fastest qualifier. Progressive grids will apply for this event. The Clerk of Course may allow a rider to participate and/or alter his/her grid position at the Clerk of Course’s discretion. Races:

The International Festival of Speed - 2 stroke GP Race Series is planned to be conducted over five races of 6 laps each. The number of races and distance of each race may be varied by the Organisers. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded to the riders who accumulate the most points from the five races (or the number of races specified by the organisers). Trophies will be awarded for the 350cc class, 500cc class, 750cc class as well as the first three overall place getters.

APPENDIX C

(FEATURE CLASS- QBE TT CUP)

Event name: International Festival of Speed – QBE TT CUP Series.

Entry Criteria: Entry for the QBE TT CUP, is for all Period 4/5/6 ( Cut -off date 31/12/1990 ) Unlimited 4 Stroke Air

Cooled bikes only ( 8 and 16 valve heads ) and 350cc-750cc Air and Water-cooled 2 Strokes GP machines ( or Replicas ). Maximum Rim width 5.50 inches.


2019 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SPEED

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MARCH 2019 SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK

ENTRY FORM

Friday 22nd February, 2019

Entries Close: Office Use Only: Send to: Lyndel Butler Allocated Rider No: [email protected]

0411194315

RIDER DETAILS: (Please Print Clearly)

Rider’s First Name: Rider’s Surname:

Address:

City / Town: State: Postcode:

Telephone: Email:

Date of Birth: Club:

Next of Kin: Next of Kin Contact:

1st

Preferred 2nd

Preferred Rider’s MA Lic No.: Expiry Date: Grade: No. Plate No. Plate

PASSENGER DETAILS: (SIDECAR ONLY)

Passenger’s First Passenger’s Surname: Name:

Address:

City / Town: State: Postcode:

Date of Birth: Passenger’s MA Lic No.: Expiry Date:

Next of Kin: Next of Kin Contact:

I/we are completely aware of the mechanical and electrical specification of the motorcycle which I/we have entered in this event and guarantee that this motorcycle conforms to all rules stated in the GCRs of MA and these Supplementary Regulations. By signing the attached Indemnity form we acknowledge this. RIDER MACHINE DETAILS

Race # Period Class Make Model Capacity Year Log Book #

ENTRY FEES:

Fees Types Fee Amount Your Fees

Solo Entry $430.00

Sidecar Entry $448.00

Additional Bike Entry (includes additional Transponder) $65.00

Cross Entry of Existing Bike $40.00

Garage space per bike $45.00

Garage for sidecar $135.00

Carport $100.00

Camping $60.00 per person

Optional Thursday practice $120.00

TOTAL $

ENTRIES CAN BE MADE: Online at https://www.pcra.com.au/ or Emailed to: [email protected] PAYMENTS by Direct Deposit PCRA BSB 112 879 Account # 474 187 364

ENTRIES CAN BE MADE: Online at https://www.pcra.com.au/ or Emailed to: [email protected] PAYMENTS by Direct Deposit PCRA BSB 112 879 Account # 474 187 364



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