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| Information GMSC runs under NZ Dirt Bike Federation (NZDBF), and therefore MNZ licenses are not required for our events. This also means we run under NZDBF rules. To view the rules, click here This page is designed to give as much info as possible for people looking to come along to one of our events. if you have any suggestions to add to this page, please contact sam (see contact page) What Time? Sign in is always at 8:00AM until 8:30 With the exception of Beach Racing at which we need to time events around the tide. Sign in times will be advertised for beach racing rounds Sign in time is now strict and will be enforced. If you come late you will be turned away. Who Is Catered For? We try to cater as best possible for riders of all ages and abilities. New riders are always welcomed and encouraged to attend as well as spectators. GMSC Runs the following classes at events. Senior A Grade Senior B Grade Veterans (35+) Senior Quads Womens - All Ages. Most people in this class ride 85s, 125s, & Smaller trail bikes. Quads are also accepted. Junior 125 /250 8-16 Years Inclusive Junior A 85cc / 150cc 8-16 Years Inclusive Junior B 85cc / 150cc 8-16 Years Inclusive Mini 65s 7-11 Years Inclusive Mini Trail Bike Class 7-11 Years Inclusive Mini 50 Air Cooled 4-9 Years Inclusive Mini 50 Liquid Cooled 4-9 Years Inclusive Exceptions Can Be Made For All Classes At The Race Co-ordinator's Discretion Multiple Classes Riders may only enter multiple classes they are eligable for. Veterans may also race in their appropriate class - Senior A or B depending on the individual's ability Women may also race in Junior A / B / 125 if under 17 or Senior A / B ir over 17 - with the A / B selection depending on the individual's ability Mini 65 Riders over 8 years old can race in the Junior A / B depending on ability, but only on a bike of at least 79cc. 65's cannot be ridden in the Junior Classes. Other exemptions may apply but not listed, please discuss any additional requests with the club committee at a monthly meeting. Bike Numbers: Please Ensure Your Bike Does Not Have The Same Number As Anyone Else In Your Race. Ensure your numbers are readable prior to the start of your race. You cannot be lap scored if your numbers arent visable! (especially muddy days) First person to sign on for the year with a particular number has first option to use that number. Please Dont use tape to create numbers. These are difficult to read for the lap scorers Some numbers are available at sign in for sale Fees: Race Fees: $15 Mini's, $20 Everyone else, $20 per additional class Club Membership: $40 Individual, $60 Family Annual Kopua Track Key $50 + $10 Bond for the key - Keys can be obtained from CGM No MNZ Licence Needed Membership Club Membership expires on the 30th of April each year. You have until the 30th of May to re-join if you want your points to continue to add up. Otherwise any collected points will be forfieted. Membership forms can be obtained / filled in / handed back to both Brenda at CGM Motorcycles or to Cassy at The Elgin Fish Shop Non members dont get points. Things You Need To Have To Race. These Items are just a guideline, there may be other things missed out of the list. TT & MX: A Bike in safe condition with front and rear brakes. if your bike is deemed to be unsafe by the event steward you will not be able to ride it An Efficient muffler on your bike. noise testing will be being done at random, if your bike is excessively loud you will not be able to ride it Boots with good ankle protection eg: MX Boots Body Armour Long Pants & Long Sleeved Shirt. A not damaged, Standards Approved Full Face Helmet Beach Racing A Bike in safe condition with front and rear brakes. If your bike is deemed to be unsafe by the event steward you will not be able to ride it. An Efficient muffle on your bike. noise testing will be being done at random, if your bike is excessively loud you will not be able to ride it. Suitable boots Long Sleeved shirt & Long pants A not damaged, Standards Approved Helmet. Flags Yellow Flag means no passing, no jumping, slow right down until past the hazard White Flag means there is 1 lap to go Chequered flag means the race is over, pull off the track when suitable. Black flag means get off the track immediately, you have been disqualified Green flag when used means Go - the race has started Red flag means the race has been stopped. come back to the start line White with Red Cross means the 1st aid crew are required. if you see this please ensure the 1st aid crew have too If you are a flag marshall, NEVER leave your post until you have been relieved by someone else. even if a rider is down and injured, do not move from your position. without you there waving the flag, the rider will not only be injured, but also end up with another bike on top of them and probably another injured rider and an injured you. this is why staying in position is so important. Event Co-Ordinators MX Co-ordinator - In charge of the running of MX Events TT Co-ordinator - In charge of running TT Events Beach Race Co-ordinator - In charge of running Beach Race events President The president is in charge of the general organisation of the event, He or she will run the riders breifing before any riding begins going over the do's and don'ts as well as any other messages they see relevant. Vice President - will do the presidents job in the presidents absence, also helps the president with the running of the event Secretary - In charge of all financial transactions of the event Sign On crew - Ensures everyone signs on correctly and completely & Deals with Club Membership Riders Representitive - The go-between for the event co-ordinator and the riders. The riders rep should have a good understanding of NZDBF rules and assist in any conflict or issues arising from riders. At no point should riders approach the president with issues arising during the day. Flag Marshalls - Safety Flag crew. it is the flag marshall's job to wave the yellow flag in the event of a crash, as well as notify the 1st aid crew if assistance is needed via radio Starter - The starters job is to start the races, as well as time and finish the races in accordance to the times laid out in the riders breifing. Typical Race Day Programme On a normal race day this timetable will give an indication of how the day will pan out. 7:45am - Sign in crew ready to go 8:30am - Sign in closes. if you arrive after this time you will be turned away. 8:30am - Riders Breifing. This breifing will cover any safety messages as well as explaining the race class order, who is event steward, riders rep and who have been allocated as flag marshalls. Marshalls will be selected, if your name is drawn, it is YOUR problem to find someone to do it during your race. 8:40 - first practise begins. 10:00 - All practices should be finished by now and racing should have begun. Each class will have a practise and 3 races in the day unless it is an endurance race or the event is closed early due to unforseen circumstances 12:00 ish, in some events when things are running to time there may be a half hour lunch break. 3:00pm - Typically the event would be finished by this time General Rules a helmet must be worn at all times by anyone riding a bike anywhere within the event grounds. including the pits. pit riding must be done at lowest possible speed and only when needed - eg to and from the track - not joyriding. dont rip up the pit area either with vehicles or bikes. smoking is not permitted in a designated refuelling pit Dont Bring Your Dog Or Cat - At All |
