Experience the excitement of Motorcycle Road Racing Ireland - Athea 2008

Athea Motorcycle Racing Co. Ltd. Athea, Co. Limerick Ireland

MCUI PERMIT NO: 07/040/RR REGULATIONS 2008

RULES & Regulations for ATHEA IRISH CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACES
Saturday & Sunday - 28th June & 29th June 2008
Roads Close 11.30am on Saturday 28th June & 10am Sunday 29th June 2008.

Held under the rules of the FIM, the General Competition Rules of the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland and the M.C.U.I. Southern Centre Ltd, and it’s standing road race rules. These supplementary regulations and any further regulations subsequently issued.

Please Note: All entrants are asked to read carefully the rules and regulations in this document and subsequent documentation provided to you. Confirmation of entry won’t be sent out until after the last date for receiving entries (26th May 2008).

A fine may be imposed by the stewards, or centre, or club, on the entrant, driver, assistant, mechanic, or passenger who does not comply with the requirements of the regulations, supplementary regulations or of the official instructions. A fine imposed by the stewards of the meeting shall be limited to Euro 130.00 (or as MCUI standard). All fuels must be from road side pumps, with the only addition of Avgas, all blue gasses are banned. Anyone wishing to start a machine, for any reason, in the paddock area, must only do so in the area designated by the club. All competitors must carry a fire extinguisher, the recommended type is a 1.5kg. extinguisher. Petrol must be carried in steel containers at all times. Plastic cans are strictly forbidden.

LENGTH OF COURSE 3.3 MILES

If more than the required number of entries (24) are received a list of reserves will be selected and will be listed as reserves and not in numerical order. If reserves are needed they will be placed in order of practise times. Riders will be notified of acceptance or otherwise as soon as possible. Riders must hold a current licence endorsed for road racing, issued by the M.C.U.I., A.C.U., or S.A.C.U., EU licence with authorisation from centre. A minimum of 10 entries must be received before a race will be run. All grading of riders will be by time, practise, or championship positions.

IDENTITY DISCS

An identity disc/SOS card must be worn by the competitor during practise and racing.

DRINK AND DRUGS

As per Irish Sports Council rules.

HELMETS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

An MCUI rider using a helmet which does not bear a current MCUI Helmet Stamp, or has previously been rejected by a helmet examiner or Scrutineer, will receive a mandatory penalty of 30 days suspension, the entire period to be within the racing season. Helmets as per F.I.M. Rules, adopted by the MCUI. It is the responsibility of all competitors to present themselves at scrutiny fully dressed in their protective clothing which are safe in all aspects and comply with the general competition rules of the M.C.U.I.

INSURANCE

All A.C.U., S.A.C.U. & EU licence holders must produce and hand in proof of A.C.U. insurance. It is essential that all competitors ensure that their National Personal Accident Insurance cover has been extended to operate in respect of this event and must produce proof of same with their entry forms.

MACHINERY

All machines must comply with M.C.U.I. specifications for road racing. Three racing numbers must be supplied by each competitor, one to be fitted to the machine facing forward and one on either side of the fairing or rear mudguard.

MACHINE COLOUR PLATES FOR 2008.

Support – Black with white numbers
201-1010cc White with black numbers
125cc Black with white numbers
250cc Green with white numbers
600cc White with blue numbers
Classic No change

WET RACE RULE

All tyres must be threaded.

FALLEN RIDERS

Once a rider has fallen from his/her machine he/she is not permitted to remount and continue racing.

STARTING PROCEDURE

Clutch Start: Where group starts are used 15 second intervals will be used.

STOPPING ON THE COURSE DURING A RACE

A competitor who breaks down during a race and intends riding in the next race must immediately place their machine on the side of the course in such a position so as not to cause any hazard or danger to other competitors. A rider recovery service will be provided between races. NO TOURING BY ANY RIDER WILL BE PERMITTED AT ANY TIME DURING ANY RACE.

FLAG SIGNALS

Flag signals will be strictly adhered to, any rider not obeying flag signals will be dealt with under the GCR of the MCUI.

PROTESTS

Any protests against any alleged irregularities before or during the meeting must be lodged with the Clerk of the Course, together with a protest fee of Euro 30.00 (or as MCUI standard), in the case of matters arising before the event, not later than 1 hour before the start. In the event proper, within 30 minutes of the declaration of the results.

PRACTISE AND RACING

Under no circumstances will illegal practises be tolerated. Any rider caught in this matter will be automatically be excluded from the meeting. Please remember the residents around the circuit are good enough to allow us to practise and race around their houses, so please respect their privacy during non race times. The onus is on the competitor to be in the paddock at 10am latest on Saturday 28th June 2008 for scrutiny, scrutiny will start at 9.30am, and practise at 11.30am. On Sunday 29th June 2008, scrutiny will start at 8am and racing at 10am.

ROADS WILL CLOSE SATURDAY AT 11.30AM AND SUNDAY AT 10AM

Competitors must check in with Race Secretary, with scrutineering pass, medical certificate and competition licence to collect their start permit. They must present themselves at the Paddock entrance with their starting permits to practise or race. Practise will be as race order or as per briefing. All riders must sign in on both days.

QUALIFYING

No rider will be permitted to start in a race unless he has completed, during the practise period at least 5 laps of the course.
DYNO WILL BE IN OPERATION AT ALL ROAD RACE EVENTS ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE TRANSPONDERS.

TIMING

ENTRIES AND FEES

Entry for all solo classes; €65/£45 including Grand Final up to a maximum of €155/£105. Cheques, Postal Orders or Bank Drafts only NO CASH, made payable to Athea Motorcycle Racing Co. Ltd., to be enclosed with entry form and returned to Joanne Kelly-Walsh, Lahesrough, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.
To facilitate the printing of the race pragramme please send entries in early. Closing Date for Entries is 26th May 2008. No refunds will be made after this date.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

All entrants will be notified by post or otherwise of the final format of the event, their riding numbers and any other relevant information. No alterations in entries will be allowed after acceptance, except as permitted by the G.C.R. of the M.C.U.I.