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& 6 Hour 2008 International
Enduro Race's
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Complete regulations Updated
June 2008
Chapter I: |
1. The Race:
The 6 hours Enduro
of Thailand
hereinafter referred to as The Race or The Event, shall take
place from Saturday
23.August 2008 to Sunday 24 August 2008 on Highway 36 at the
Motor
Sport
Center
near the Shell Petrol Station and Bira Circuit near Pattaya.
It is an
International race geared towards amateurs and licensed Enduro
and Cross drivers.
The rule "First come - First Served", shall apply, up to a
maximum of 30 -40 teams,
The organizer shall Organize:
= accommodation on Saturday
night
= meals on site for Saturday & Sunday
The Race shall be organized as per the following regulations,
which have been translated so that they can be understood by
foreign and Thai teams. However, in case of dispute, only the
English version shall be taken into consideration,
The present document is subject to
modifications and changes if need be and shall be edited on this
web site.
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The Organizer:
The
Event is organized by the following company, hereinafter referred
to as
The Organizer:
Thailand Motorsport Corporation Co. Ltd.
6/ 28 Moo 9 Sukhumvit Rd.
Nongprue Banglamung
Chonburi 20260 Thailand
Contacts:
Mr. Urs Schoenenberger
(English & German spoken) Mobil +66 (0) 861 490297
Office +66(0)38412815 Fax +66(0)38420252
Khun Nong (Thai & English spoken) Mobil +66 (0) 866
551287
Office +66 (0) 384 12815
Fax +66 (0) 384 20252
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3.
The Race Package and Payment
Options:
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The complete organization and management of the Race.
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One official trial day of 3 hours for each team (
Saturday).
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The Race riming and riming system.
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Medical assistance during the Race
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The Trophies for the winning teams
and numerous cash and other prizes.
Payable Options:
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Accommodation in a hotel in Pattaya
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Meals on site for Saturday and Sunday lunches
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4. Composition of
a Team:
Each team shall count a minimum of 3 Riders and a maximum of 4.
Each of them shall have to Ride at least 30 minutes, and
maximum 60 minutes (one hours), otherwise, unless prior
agreement from the Organizer, the team shall be penalized.
The Rider must be at least 15 years old at the time of
racing. The
Organizer has the right to consider exceptions if justified.
To be allowed to request an under aged Rider to take part of
the race, the young Rider must Prove his Riding ability.
All Riders less than 18 year old shall have to produce to the
Organizer a duly-signet parental authorization to participate to
the Race.
The team must elect a team manager, sole authorized interlocutor
with the race management team.
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| 5. Entry of a
Team:
Entry is based on a
First come, First Served basis. To be accepted, a team must count
at least 3 Riders and not more than 4. the final day for entry
is 4 days prior to the race.. In addition to the payment ofthe
entry fee, the team shall have to produce all the necessary
documents and invormation required in the Team Entry Form
Categories:
PRO / AMATEUR & VIP OVER 40 / &
SUPERCUP
The final composition
of the team must be submitted to the Organizer not later than
10 "ten" days
prior to the race..
The Following
documents are required:
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6 General Conditions of Withdrawal:
6.1: In case of withdrawal of a team before 10 days
prior to the race day. the organizer shall keep 25% of the amounts paid.
6.2: In case of withdrawal of a team after 10 days
prior to the race day. the organizer shall keep 75% of the amount paid.
6.3: In case of withdrawal or change of a Rider after
10 days prior to the race day. the Organizer shall charge an additional 2.000
Baht fee per change.
6.4: If. For any reason whatsoever, the Organizer must
cancel the Event, all the moneys paid by the teams to the
Organizer shall be immediately reinbursed in full.
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7. Riders`
Equipments:
The Riders shall wear all the necessary equipment to their
safety, including:
a. A full face helmet.
b. A racing suit.
c. A pair of Riding gloves
d. A pair of racing boot.
The Organizer offers a whole range of equipment for the Riders
wishing to equip themselves on the spot.
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Chapter II: general
Considerations
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1. Race
Management Committee:
The members of the Race Management committee are appointed by
the Organizer. They shall be responsible for the strict respect
of all the regulations contained in the present document. They
shall be the only competent authority to manage the Race and to
take all the necessary decisions to do so. Their names shall be
posted at the Motor Sport Center starting the day before the
race day.
The duties of the Race management team shall start on the day
before the race day.., the official practice session, and cease at the
end of the ceremony of remittance of trophies and prizes at the
podium. They shall be approachable in the Race control area by
the Team Managers only.
The Team Managers shall have the right to register a protest,
but no case shall the authority of the Race Management members
be contested.
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2. The Event
Philosophy :
The Race is open to all Enduro amateurs or semi-professionals,
without any restrictions, provided all the Riders have a
sufficient level of experience to ensure their and other
participants safety an the track.
They cannot be beginners, but at least capable amateurs. More
than a simple race.
The 6 hours of Thailand will be an occasion for all Enduro and
Cross Riders to meet and challenge one another in a sportive,
friendly atmosphere.
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3. Safety:
The Organizer shall guarantee a maximum level of safety during
the Event. Enduro Bike racing can be dangerous if basic safety
regulations are not respected. The participants accepting de
facto that the risks exist. Each Rider shall sign a waiver of
responsibility of the Organizer in case of accidents during the
Event.
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4. Schedule of the
Event:
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Day
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Time |
Time entry |
Registration, practice &
qualifying
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09.00-10.00
10.00-11.00
11.00-12.30
13.00-16.00
16.00-18.00
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Registration and Bike Service
Racers & Teams Manager meeting
Lunch
Official practice ( 3 Hour )
Bike Service return to parc ferme
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Race day
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06.30-07.00
07.00-07.45
08.00-16.00
17.30-18.30
18.30- ????
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Receive
bike from parc ferme
Opening ceremony
8 hour Endurance
Podium/ Trophies and prizes
Party Time
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5. Practice
Session:
The practice session is not mandatory, but the Organizer
strongly suggests that each team join it.
Only the duly registered Riders, wearing his Rider Badge, that
shall be remitted at the beginning of the day. May take part to
the practice session. They shall all the required equipments
listed in Chapter 1, Paragraph 7 Riders Equipment.
Safety rules will also apply to practice sessions.
In the event of abundant rain, the organizer reserves the right
to temporally suspend the practice session.
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6. Briefing:
The briefing of the Riders shall take
place on The day before the Race
Day
at,10.00 All Riders and Team Managers presence are mandatory.
The briefing shall be made in English and Thai.
During the briefing , the Organizer shall remit to the Team
Managers all the Race documents and the badges required to
participate to the Event. The team Managers shall remit the
following to the Organizer:
A copy of the present document duly signed by all the team's
Riders.
A waiver of responsibility of the Organizer for any risk
inherent to the participation to the Event.
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7 Timing:
The Lap timing done via manual accounting and is the organisers'
responsibility
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| 8 Alcohol and
drugs:
The Riding of a Enduro
Bike under the influence of alcohol or an illigal drug is
strictiy prohibited. The Organizer shall have the right to
proceed to an alcohol test on Riders ready to take their turn.
If the control is positive, the Rider shall not be allowed to
Ride the Bike and the team shall be penalized.
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| 9 Race Results:
The Race results shall be determined
according to the number of laps run by each team during the Race
. The winning team shall be the one that have run the largest
number of laps.
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10 podium:
10.1- Trophies: a team trophy and an individual one shall be
awarded to the three teams present on the podium.
10.2- Prizes: The organizer shall remit prizes to the three
teams present on the podium |
Team Trophy.
And Prize Money |
Team Trophy.
And prize money for the team
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Team Trophy.
And prize money |
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The podium session shall take place
1.1/2 Hours after the end of the race day.
The cost
to participate
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PRO |
FEE (Thai Baht) |
PLACE |
PRIZE (Thai Baht) |
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First
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30,000
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Second
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20,000 |
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Rider Team |
7,500 |
Third
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10,000 |
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Forth |
5,000 |
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Fith |
2,500 |
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AMATUR and VIP OVER 40 |
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First |
9,000 |
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Second |
6,000 |
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Rider Team |
3,000 |
Third |
3,000 |
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Forth |
1,500 |
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Fith |
Sponsor gift |
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SUPER CUP |
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First |
13,500 |
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Second |
9,000 |
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Rider
Team |
4,500 |
Third |
4,500 |
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Forth |
3,000 |
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Fith |
1,500 |
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Chapter III: Race
Regulations-General Terms |
| 1. Fair play:
The
team Manager shall guarantee their Riders, other personel and
supporters proper hehavior. The Riders shall behave in a
professional manner on the track as well as towards the Race
personnel. Politeness and respect are expected. Penalties and
sanctions will be otherwise levied.
Any
failure to respect the safety regulations or decency on the
track and within the Event premises may be sanctioned by the
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2. Passing
Regulations:
The passing of a slower Bike ( Rider ) shall be done in the
respect of the Bike sporting regulations. It can be done in a
straight line or a turn by passing the slower Bike on the left or
on the right.
In no case shall a Rider in a position to pass another Bike
intentionally push or touch it.
Penalties and sanctions shall be otherwise levied. The
Management of the Race shall be particularly attentive and
impartial in that matter during the whole duration of the Race.
Fair play and courtesy between responsible Riders is in
everybody, s interest and facilitates the passing of slower
Bikes.
An obviously slower shall not try to resist a passing at any
cost by systematically blocking it. On the contrary, he shall
open the way to the faster Rider to ensure a safe passing.
Slow Rider may not change his line more than once in the
straights, otherwise it is considered as intentional systematic
obstruction.
In case of systematic obstruction from a slower Rider, penalties
and sanctions shall be levied.
The race management will use the blue flag in case of prolonged
obstruction, but will not over-use it. Slower Riders must stay
vigilant and not obstruct the race, or could be therefore
sanctioned for such.
Last hour of the race the race management will use the blue flag
to signal other teams that leaders ( 1 st - 4 th leaders ) are
going to pass them.
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3. Flags :
The flags are used by the marshals to give certain information
to the Riders on the track. All the Riders on the track shall
be cautious and follow scrupulously the information communicated
by the flags. Penalties and sanctions shall be otherwise levied
by the Management of the Race ( please refer to Chapter V,
Penalties and Sanctions.)
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If only one is waved, it
signals an isolated incident. The Rider may not pass a
competitor between the location of the flag and the one
of the incident. Any failure to observe that regulation
shall be penalized.
If all the yellow flag are waved, it signals a major
incident. Any passing is prohibited on the track until
the green flags are waved.
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The waving of green flags
signal that the incident has ended and the track wide
open. Passing may resume. |
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The blue flag signals a Rider
that a Race leader is ready to pass him and that he must
open the way. Any failure to do so may be penalized. The
race management will use this flag as seldom as
possible, and will more rely on the vigilance and fair
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This flag, together + a Bike
number, signals a warning
This flag, together + a Bike + a sign Stop & Go, signals
the Rider he must immediately go to the pit lane area
for a Stop & Go , Penalty.
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This flag , together with a
Bike number, signals that that particular Rider is
temporally excluded- or definitely in case of recidivism
and that he must immediately go to his pit for a
change over of Rider. The team Manager will have been
informed before so that he can preparing the Rider
change- over. |
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This flag signals that the
Race is temporarily stopped. The Rider must immediately
slow down and may not pass competitors. They must stop
their Bike at the place indicated by the manager of the
race without changing their position. When the manager
of the Race decides that the race can be resumed, the
Rider shall proceed in the same order as when they
stopped. During the whole time, change over of Rider,
refueling, technical pit stop is prohibited, except if
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At the end of the 12 th hour
of race. The checkered flag shall signals the end of the
race for each Bike crossing the Finish Line . As long as
the Bikes have not crossed it, the result of the Race is
not definite and passing is allowed. |
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3. Bike
immobilized on the track:
If a Bike is immobilized on the track for any reason whatsoever,
the Rider must put it out of the normal racing line, ideally on
the aside the track. To do so , he may use the assistance of
marshals.
One marshal shall then wave the yellow flag. The Rider shall
wait for the arrival of the technical staff. When it has
arrived:
* Either the problem can be fixed
easily and rapidly on the spot, in which case the Rider may
resume racing.
* Or the repair requires that the
Bike pushed, with the Rider on board or towed to the repair
area in case of a mechanical problem.
* To the Rider change over area
in case the Rider is hurt. In case the Rider cannot continue
racing because of his injury, a member of the team is authorized
to Ride the Bike to the Rider change over area.
* In case the Rider cannot
continue the race because of his injury or Bike mechanical
problem, an new Rider shall enter the race after a 12 minute
Penalty in the Pit Lane.
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4. Ambulance on
the Track:
In case of a serious accident requiring an ambulance on the
track, the red flag shall be waved and the Race temporarily
stopped.
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5. Protests :
Only the Team Managers are allowed to
lodge a protest with the Management of the Race . The protests
must be justified by an actual racing occurrence of an
importance sufficient enough to have a significant effect on the
current race positioning: in no situation a minor occurrence can
be accepted as ground of protest ( denied protest ).
1. All denied protests will be logged on the race log book; no
follow up will be given . In the event of abnormally repetitive
denied protests by a same team. The race management will be
entitled to pronounce a penalty.
2. Procedure for logging protest: The protest must be:
Entered in the Race Log Book by the manager of the Race.
Signed by the team Manager.
Accompanied by a deposit of 2 000 Baht.
The Race Management decision shall be final and all attempts to
intimidate its members shall be sanctioned.
If the Management of the Race answers favorably to a team, s
claim, the 2 000 Baht deposit shall be returned to the Team
Manager. In the opposite case, the deposit shall not be
returned.
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6. Start and
Finish Procedure:
6.1 Start
AT 07.50, the Bikes' shall be positioned on the Starting grid,
by the Rider's ( Personnel )
The start shall be signaled by the Organizer, s flag marshals.
5 Minutes Board : all non racing people shall leave the
track. Riders who take part of the start shall be ready at
their positions.
3 Minutes Board : the engine shall be started by the
Riders.
1 Minute Board : Riders must be ready to start.
The start will be signaled. At that moment, the race is started.
The first laps are always risky, with a high possibility of
incidents and collisions. The Management of the Race advises the
Riders to be extremely cautious, reminding them that this is a
8 hour race and that; consequently, their position the first
laps is not crucial for the final result.
Green flags waived on the track will confirm that the start is
completed.
In case of irregularity, all the red flags be waved and a new
start shall taken place. The Bikes' at fault shall be positioned
at the back of the grid.
Re start:
In case the race has been stopped for any reason, a new start
will be launched as following:
- The race shall be stopped under
red flags;
- The Bikes' will stop in the pit
lane ; all Bikes' must keep his position regarding the
others.
- Riding duration countdown of all
Riders will be stopped until the race resume.
- Riders are allowed to leave their
Bike only if the race management shows a board Long
interruption.
- Riders are not allowed to leave
their Bikes' if the race management shows a board Short
interruption.
- 3 minutes prior to the start, the
race management will show a board Race resume, Riders must
be ready to re-start racing.
Finish:
At the end of the 8 hour, the checkered flag shall signal
the end of the Race to all the Riders reaching the Finish
Line.
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7. Priority
Regulation:
In case the Organizer's technical
personal is overwhelmed with interventions, the two following
rules shall apply.
1. Priority shall be given to mechanical failures upon
interventions required because of an accident or collision.
2. The FIFO ( First in - First out ) rule shall be applied.
3. However, the above rules may be changed by decision of the
Technical Manager, in which case the teams may not raise an
objection.
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8. Entry in and
Riding on the pit lane:
A reasonable speed is required in the pit lain; overtaking
another Bike is strictly forbidden.
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9. Rider Change
over Procedure:
Each Rider will get a badge with bare-code identification.
Definitions :
1). Rider who enters the race: Rider IN
2). Riders who leaves the race: Rider OUT
A Rider on the track who is ready to be changed over shall
signal the other Riders by raising his arm. The non-respect of
this regulation shall be penalized or sanctioned.
The Rider IN shall arrive in the change-over area wearing his
Rider's badge. His identity shall be controlled. Only one
Rider per team may access the area at one time.
In case a problem is observed, the Rider IN shall not be
allowed access. He may then either correct the problem
accordingly or be replaced by another Rider.
When a Rider IN is ready to enter the race , his badge is
swiped by laser readers.
When the Rider OUT leave the Bike, his badge is swiped.
His Riding duration timing shall stop.
The Riding duration timing of the Rider IN shall start.
The Riders are asked to be cautious while exiting the pit lane:
do not cut trajectory of ongoing Bikes'.
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10. Maximum
Riding Duration (Time):
The Rider duration of a Rider IN will start when the badge of
previous Rider OUT is swiped by laser reader; It will ended
when his badge will be swiped as Rider OUT when he will be
replaced by a new Rider IN.
This duration may not exceed over 60 Minutes. ( 60 consecutive
minutes).
A Rider may not run in two consecutive relays.
Only the following occurrences shall cause a deduction in the
calculation of the Riding duration:
a. The immobilizations under the red flag.
b. The immobilization of the Bike for technical matters: the
race management can decide to not apply a penalty in case of
over time duration.
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11. Signaling
Boards:
Board signaling to Rider on the track shall be done only in the
authorized area, witch is market by two orange flags. The non
respect of this regulation shall be penalized or sanctioned.
A complete Board signaling kit shall be remitted to each team
during the briefing.
Team can also use radio communication between Pit team and
service members,
NOT THE Riders.
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Chapter V: Penalties and
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List of the
Penalties and Sanctions:
1. Absence to the qualification sessions:
Start at the back of the grid.
2. Absence at the briefing of a Team Manager or his authorized
reprehensive: Start at the back
of the grid.
3. Timing transponder missing or lost:
Laps not counted.
4. Non respect of required conditions for a Rider IN :
Rider IN not allowed starting.
5. Systematic blocking of a faster Rider trying to pass:
20 seconds Stop & Go.
6. Passing under yellow flags:
20 seconds Stop & Go.
7. Non respect of the blue flag:
20 seconds Stop & Go
8. Non respect of the black & white flag + Bike Number + Board
Stop & Go: 5 minute Stop & Go
for the next Rider. Possible exclusion of the Rider OUT at
fault by decision of the Manager of the Race.
9. Non respect of the black flag:
Exclusion of the Rider, whose laps shall
not be counted (neutralization of the transponder ).
10. Non respect of the red flags:
5 minutes Stop & Go . Possible exclusion
of the Rider at fault by decision of the Manager of the Race.
11. Speeding in the pit lane: 20
seconds Stop & Go.
12. Dangerous behavior of a Rider on the track:
20 Stop & Go.
13. Over maximum Riding Duration 60 minute :
15 minutes Stop & Go.
14. Board signaling outside of the authorized area:
20 seconds Stop & Go.
15. Systematic non respect of a regulation:
Exclusion of the Rider or of the team.
16. Voluntary behavior to disturb the proper happening of the
Event: Stop & Go ( 5 minutes )
or Exclusion of the Rider or of the team.
17. The Management of the Race may impose penalties and
sanctions for cases not listed here above.
18. Some penalties could be given after the race if needed.
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Stop & Go
Procedure:
The Rider under a Stop & Go penalty shall immediately Ride to
the ( jail area )
At the pit lane. He shall start his timing device and shall be
allowed to start again at the end of the penalty time. A
countdown clock watch will display the remaining time before the
Rider is allowed to re start.
The regulations pertaining to Riding on the pit lane are
applicable during that procedure. In case of excessive speed,
the Rider shall return to the lane after one lap for a new Stop
& Go.
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Exclusion of a
Rider:
A Rider who has been excluded is not allowed to Ride again
during the Race. However, he may assist his team members under
the condition that he behaves properly. Otherwise, he shall be
expelled from the circuit premises.
A Rider who has been excluded shall not be reimbursed of his
participation fee.
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Exclusion of a
team:
The exclusion of a team is a serious matter. Therefore, for the
best interest of all and everybody, all the team members shall
immediately leave the circuit premises.
A team that has been excluded shall not be reimbursed of its
participation fee.
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Prior to
taking part in the race on Saturday and Sunday, all Riders must
sign both this regulation form and an official risk waiver
accepting the risk inherent to any race.
Both forms are available on site at Bira International circuit |
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