ACU Championship Regulations 2021

2021 ACU MXBC RULES – 30.03.2021 (V.7-FINAL)

CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS 2021

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2021 ACU MXBC RULES – 30.03.2021 (V.7-FINAL)

MX1 / MX2 ACU BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS REGULATIONS (Including 125/250, WMX & 85 British Youth Championship) General Undertakings and Conditions ........................................................................... 4 01.1

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BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS................................................................. 5

01.1.1 01.1.2 01.1.3 01.1.3.1 01.1.3.2 01.1.3.3 01.1.3.4 01.1.3.5 01.1.3.6 01.1.4 01.1.5

ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS ......................................................................... 11 01.2.1 01.2.2 01.2.3 01.2.4 01.2.5 01.2.5.1 01.2.6 01.2.7 01.2.8 01.2.8.1 01.2.9

01.3

01.4

01.5

British Motocross Championships...................................................................................... 5 British Championship Meetings .......................................................................................... 6 Format of the Meeting .......................................................................................................... 7 MX1 British Motocross Championship – 4 Class Schedule ................................. 7 MX2 British Motocross Championship ..................................................................... 7 125/250 British Youth Championship....................................................................... 7 85BW British Motocross Championship .................................................................. 7 WMX British Motocross Championship – 5 class schedule ................................. 8 85SW British Motocross Championship .................................................................. 8 Championship Criteria ......................................................................................................... 9 British Youth Championship Races & WMX British Championship Races................ 10

Supplementary Regulations .............................................................................................. 11 Acceptance of Entries ........................................................................................................ 12 Age of Riders....................................................................................................................... 14 Rider Replacements........................................................................................................... 15 Reserve Riders ................................................................................................................... 16 MX1/MX2/125/250/WMX / 85 British Motocross Championships ..................... 16 Starting Numbers ................................................................................................................ 17 Non-Participation in a Meeting ......................................................................................... 18 Rider Apparel ...................................................................................................................... 19 Starting Number ........................................................................................................ 19 Rider Behavior and Assistance ........................................................................................ 20

MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 24

01.3.1 01.3.2 01.3.3 01.3.4 01.3.4.1 01.3.4.2

Motorcycles and Classes .................................................................................................. 24 Front Number Plate ............................................................................................................ 25 Side Number Plates ........................................................................................................... 26 Other Specifications ........................................................................................................... 27 Transponders............................................................................................................. 27 Engine Measuring ..................................................................................................... 27

OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES ............................................................................... 28

01.4.1 01.4.2 01.4.3 01.4.3.1 01.4.4 01.4.5 01.4.6 01.4.7 01.4.8 01.4.9 01.4.10 01.4.11 01.4.12 01.4.13 01.4.14

General................................................................................................................................. 28 Officials who hold an ACU Licence .................................................................................. 29 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................... 30 Race Direction ........................................................................................................... 30 Race Director ...................................................................................................................... 31 Clerk of the Course ............................................................................................................ 34 Publication of Decisions of the Race Direction .............................................................. 35 Stewards of the Meetings .................................................................................................. 36 Publication of the Decisions of the Stewards (Appeals) ............................................... 37 Chief Technical Steward.................................................................................................... 38 Timekeeper .......................................................................................................................... 39 Environmental Officer ........................................................................................................ 40 Medical Officer .................................................................................................................... 41 Flag Marshals ...................................................................................................................... 42 Official Signals .................................................................................................................... 43

RUNNING OF THE MEETING ............................................................................. 45

01.5.1 01.5.2 01.5.3 01.5.3.1 01.5.4 01.5.5

Administrative Control ........................................................................................................ 45 RHL Ltd Passes .................................................................................................................. 46 Preliminary Technical Control........................................................................................... 47 Sound Control ............................................................................................................ 47 Circuit Control...................................................................................................................... 48 Practice / Practice Restrictions ......................................................................................... 49

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01.5.6

Practice / Free Practice ..................................................................................................... 50

01.5.7 01.5.7.1 01.5.7.2 01.5.8 01.5.8.1 01.5.8.2 01.5.9 01.5.9.1 01.5.10 01.5.11 01.5.12 01.5.13 01.5.14 01.5.14.1 01.5.15 01.5.15.1 01.5.15.2 01.5.15.3 01.5.15.4 01.5.16 01.5.17 01.5.17.1 01.5.17.2 01.5.17.3 01.5.18 01.5.19 01.5.20 01.5.21 01.5.21.1 01.5.21.2 01.5.21.3 01.5.22 01.5.23 01.5.24 01.5.25 01.5.26 01.5.27

Qualifying ............................................................................................................................. 51 MX1 Class .................................................................................................................. 51 MX2 Class .................................................................................................................. 52 Designation of the Reserve Riders .................................................................................. 54 MX1 British Motocross Championship ................................................................... 54 MX2 British Motocross Championship ................................................................... 54 Start Practice ....................................................................................................................... 55 Concrete Start Pad ................................................................................................... 55 Autograph Session / Rider Interviews ............................................................................. 55 Waiting Zone Procedure .................................................................................................... 56 Sighting Lap......................................................................................................................... 58 Start Procedure ................................................................................................................... 59 Starting Order ...................................................................................................................... 61 MX1/MX2/ 125/250 / 85BW/ 85SW / WMX Starting Order ................................. 61 Races ................................................................................................................................... 62 MX1/MX2 British Motocross Championships ....................................................... 62 125/250 British Youth Championship..................................................................... 62 85 British Youth Championship............................................................................... 62 WMX British Championship ..................................................................................... 62 False Start............................................................................................................................ 63 Stopping of a race .............................................................................................................. 64 less than 3 laps completed ...................................................................................... 64 three laps completed by the leader but before 50% race time completed ........ 64 After 50% .................................................................................................................... 65 Classification at the end of a race .................................................................................... 66 Sound Control ..................................................................................................................... 67 Results / Procedure ............................................................................................................ 68 Results / Awarding of Points ............................................................................................. 70 MX1/MX2/ WMX /Expert British Motocross Championships .............................. 70 Manufacturers British Motocross Championships ............................................... 70 Results / Final Standings ......................................................................................... 71 Results / Presentation and Publication ........................................................................... 72 Prize Money......................................................................................................................... 73 Prize-Giving Ceremony...................................................................................................... 74 Protests ................................................................................................................................ 75 Fuel Control ......................................................................................................................... 76 Anti-Doping and Alcohol Tests ......................................................................................... 77

TIME TABLES ...................................................................................................... 78

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MX1/MX2/125/250/WMX/85 BW/85SW British Motocross Championships.............. 78

EVENT CANCELATION ....................................................................................... 79

1.7.1 01.7.2 01.7.3

Event Cancellation ............................................................................................................. 79 Final Round - Cancellation ................................................................................................ 79 Reserve Date - Cancellation ............................................................................................. 79

CONTACTS ......................................................................................................... 80

FRONT NUMBER PLATES AND LOGOS .......................................................................... 81

FRONT NUMBER PLATE ............................................................................................................................. 81

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2021 ACU MXBC RULES – 30.03.2021 (V.7-FINAL)

GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS AND CONDITIONS All riders, teams, officials and other parties participating in the British Motocross Championships undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees and agents, to observe all the category provisions listed below: 1. ACU National Sporting Code 2. ACU Motocross Regulations 3. ACU Motocross Technical Regulations 4. ACU British Championship Regulations 5. ACU Motocross Course Guidelines 6. ACU Environmental Code of the current year, as supplemented and amended from time to time (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “British Motocross Championship Regulations”).

It is the responsibility of each rider and/or team to ensure that all persons involved with their entries observe the British Motocross Championship Regulations at all times. The responsibility of the rider, or any other person having charge of an entered motorcycle at any time during a meeting is jointly and severally with that of the team.

All persons concerned in any way with an entered motorcycle or present in any capacity whatsoever in the Paddock, Waiting Zone, Repair and Signalling Zone or on the circuit, must carry an appropriate issued pass at all times during the meeting.

Actions judged by the officials responsible to be contrary to the British Motocross Championship Regulations - or judged to be unsportsmanlike or against the best interests of the sport or the meeting in question - are subject to disciplinary actions as provided by the ACU National Sporting Code.

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01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. British Motocross Championships 01.1 01.1.1

BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS British Motocross Championships

For 2021 RHL Activities is the rights holder of the ACU Ltd. British Motocross Championship.

These Championships are organised according to the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations, ACU National Sporting Code, and British Motocross Championship Regulations, Supplementary Regulations, Final Instructions or Official Announcements made.

In addition to 01.1.1: Individual British Motocross Championships for riders and manufacturers: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

MX1 British Motocross Championship MX2 British Motocross Championship British MX1 Manufacturers Championship British MX2 Manufacturers Championship MX1 British Expert Motocross Championship MX2 British Expert Motocross Championship WMX British Motocross Championship 125/250 British Motocross Championship 85BW/SW British Motocross Championship

A series of Motocross meetings counting towards the Individual British Motocross Championships will be organised.

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01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2. British Championship Meetings 01.1.2

British Championship Meetings

British Motocross Championship meetings are run under International Motocross permits issued by the ACU and are inscribed in the FIM Calendar.

These meetings must be staged on circuits that have been approved by ACU Ltd and comply with the ACU Requirements for Safety Precautions at all Motocross Events held under an ACU Permit (See Booklet 2021).

Organisers are responsible for providing all facilities and personnel to ensure the safe, smooth and efficient running of the meeting.

British Motocross Championship meetings begin at the scheduled time for technical control and end when all of the following have occurred: a) The final results have been approved by the Race Director b) All deadlines for lodging protests/appeals have expired; and c) All technical controls have been concluded.

If a protest is lodged, the results will not become official until the time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed or any relevant protests or appeals have been settled.

The race control must remain fully operational until the end of the protest or appeal period. All officials, marshals and medical staff must remain at the circuit, available to the Race Direction or the Stewards, during that period.

Where Protests or Appeals have not been concluded the Podium Presentations will be conducted on provisional results.

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01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 3. Format of the Meeting 01.1.3 01.1.3.1

Format of the Meeting MX1 British Motocross Championship – 4 Class Schedule

MX1 1 X Start Straight Practice 1X Free Practice 1 X Timed Practice Q1 2 X Races 01.1.3.2

1 X Start Straight Practice 1 X Free Practice 1 X Timed Practice Q1 2 X Races

Duration per session up to 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 25 minutes + 1 lap

Maximum number of Riders 45 riders 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders

125/250 British Youth Championship

125/250 1 X Start Straight Practice 1 X Free Practice 1 X Timed Practice 2 X Race 01.1.3.4

Maximum number of Riders 45 riders 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders

MX2 British Motocross Championship

MX2

01.1.3.3

Duration per session up to 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 25 minutes + 1 lap

Duration per session up to 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes + 1 lap

Maximum number of Riders 45 riders 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders

85BW British Motocross Championship

85BW 1 X Start Straight Practice 1X Free Practice 1 X Timed Practice Q1 2 X Races

Duration per session up to 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 14 minutes + 1 lap

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Maximum number of Riders 45 riders 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders

01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 3. Format of the Meeting 01.1.3.5

WMX British Motocross Championship – 5 class schedule

As listed above in 01.1.3.1, 01.1.3.2, 01.1.3.3 and 01.1.3.4 and to include either WMX or 85SW

WMX 1 X Start Straight Practice 1 X Free Practice 1 X Timed Practice Q1 2 X Races 01.1.3.6

Duration per session up to 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes + 1 lap

Maximum number of Riders 45 riders 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders

85SW British Motocross Championship

85SW 1 X Start Straight Practice 1 X Free Practice 1 X Timed Practice 2 X Race

Duration per session up to 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 14 minutes + 1 lap

Maximum number of Riders 45 riders 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders plus 5 reserves 40 riders

Race Direction will decide any amendments to the scheduled timetable.

Any decision to implement an amendment to the scheduled timetable will be made by Race Direction.

In the event of a tie in the voting the Race Director will have the casting vote.

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01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 4. Championship Criteria 01.1.4

Championship Criteria

The winner of the British Motocross Championships is the rider who has obtained the most points from all the races of the British Motocross Championship, irrespective of the number of races they have completed.

The winner of the MX1/MX2 British Expert Motocross Championship is the rider who has obtained the most points from all the races of the British Motocross Championship, irrespective of the number of races they have completed.

In case of ties, the number of better places will be taken into account.

If a tie still exists, the points scored in the last race of the British Motocross Championship will determine the order of placing in the final standings. If necessary, the points scored in the last but one race of the British Motocross Championship will determine the order of placing in the final standings, and so on...

The British Expert Championship will exclude riders irrespective of class who have finished in the top 10 overall British championship positions from the previous year, or in the top 5 overall British Championship positions from 2019, It will also exclude any rider who has competed in a World Championship Solo Motocross event in the previous two seasons or who contests a World Championship event in the current year, (if this happens any points scored by that rider will be frozen at the point in which the rider competed at the GP). It will also exclude any rider who has finished in the top 5 overall positions from the previous two years European Motocross Championships. If a rider does not wish to be included in the Expert Championship they may withdrawthemselves.

For the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship, only the highest placed motorcycle of each Manufacturer will gain points, according to their position in each Race of the British Motocross Championship.

In case of ties for the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship, the same conditions as for the riders will apply to determine the winner of the British Motocross Championship.

In the case where a rider participates on motorcycles from different Manufacturers, it is the make of the motorcycle with which they have obtained the most points that will appear next to their name in the final standings, without, however, modifying the calculation for the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship.

The final British Motocross Championship standings cannot be considered definitive until the time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed, all protests and appeals have been settled and a final decision has been taken by the competent bodies.

All British Motocross Champions are required to attend the official annual ACU PrizeGiving Ceremony.

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01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 5. MXY2 / Club Support Races 01.1.5 Races

British Youth Championship Races & WMX British Championship

Priority must at all times be given to the British Motocross Championship MX1 / MX2 programme. If necessary Race Direction can change the time schedule of these alternative races and/or other activities or cancel them.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 1. Supplementary Regulations 01.2 01.2.1

ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS Supplementary Regulations

The Supplementary Regulations (SR) must include all supplementary regulations to the ACU National Sporting Code and Appendices as well as details relative to the particular meeting. They must in no case modify the ACU regulations.

Two copies must be sent to the ACU Motocross Department no later than two months before the date of the meeting for approval by ACU Ltd. The SR must be drawn up in conformity with the standard model established by the ACU Motocross Department.

No amendment may be made to the Supplementary Regulations after its approval by ACU. However, in exceptional circumstances, an amendment to the Supplementary Regulations may be authorised provided that it is approved by ACU Ltd and subsequently brought to the attention of all persons concerned.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 2. Acceptance of Entries 01.2.2

Acceptance of Entries

Entries to a British Motocross Championship meeting will be accepted for riders who: a)

b) c) d)

Register to contest the whole Championship and compete the registration by 14th January 2021. All registration fees must be forwarded to RHL Activities Ltd The registration fee is £249.00 for MX1/MX2,125/250 Youth, 85BW, 85SW and £149 for WMX. The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

By registering for the Championship any rider who rides at any other event at home or abroad on the same day as a championship meeting may be fined and all championship points frozen. Riders may only be released by ACU Ltd for FIM/FIME Prize Events with prior written request.

Are in possession of the appropriate ACU or FMNR Motocross licence (see Art. 01.2.3 Age of Riders); Are authorised by their FMN; ACU One Event Licences are available to non-registered riders in all classes.

Riders can take part in one or two Championship classes (MX1/MX2) during a season.

Where the timetable consists of the Club Support races riders entered for the MX1 / MX2 British Championship will also be permitted to enter the support class races subject to criteria.

Riders should enter for the British Motocross Championship, always using the official/specific British Motocross Championship entry form on which all the requested information regarding the rider, team, sponsor and make of motorcycle must be indicated.

Entry Fees are shown below for one day events: MX1 / MX2 / MXY2 / MX85 - For Entries made more than 2 weeks before the event MX1 / MX2 / MXY2 / MX85- For Entries made less than 2 weeks before the event

£95.00

Wild Card (Non registered)

£129.00

£104.00

For the event scheduled in Ireland ACU licence holders must purchase Personal Accident Insurance direct from the ACU to comply with the FIM requirements for Insurance and Start Permission. The cost for this is £85.00 – Adults and £75.00 - Youth (under 16 years) All entries should be made online via the ACU online entry system.

No entry shall be considered complete unless accompanied by the appropriate fee.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 2. Acceptance of Entries

In addition to 01.2.2: The number of entries to each race is limited to 40 riders in the MX1 class, 40 riders in the MX2 class, procedure is the same for the entire British Motocross Championship. The following riders will be allowed to enter: a) b) c) d) e)

f)

A maximum of 40 (MX1) and 40 (MX2) riders registered by the Championship Promoter; A maximum of 40 (125/250) riders registered by the BYC Promoter; A maximum of 40 (85BW) riders registered by the BYC Promoter; A Maximum of 40 (85SW) riders registered by the BYC Promoter; In MX1 and MX2 classes, the entry secretary may also at the official closing date fill spaces with Wild Card riders to replace any non-starters, injured riders, or available spaces. Wild Card riders will only be allowed to compete in a maximum of 3 events irrespective of class and then they must convert to a Registered Rider if there is space.

In 125/250 class, the entry secretary may also at the official closing date fill spaces with top-up riders to replace any non-starters, injured riders, or available spaces.

The closing date for registered rider’s entries is 14 days before the meeting.

If at any point in time after the publication of the entry lists, the total number of entries should not reach 40 (MX1), 40 (MX2) 40 (125/250) 40 (85BW) (85SW)the Entry Secretary is entitled to enter more riders to reach the maximum authorised.

In addition, up to a max of five reserves will be accepted as stipulated in 01.2.5

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 3. Age of Riders 01.2.3

Age of Riders

Riders are only allowed to participate when the rider has attained the minimum age, as indicated below: -

British Motocross Championship, MX1 class: British Motocross Championship, MX2 class: British 125/250 Class:

- British 85BW Class: - British 85SW Class: - British WMX Class:

15 years 15 years 13 years 125 14 years 250 11 Years 9 Years 15 years

The limit for the minimum age will be determined by the rider’s age on the date of the event.

Any rider upgrading before the required minimum age is reached will be subject to disciplinary action unless officially upgraded by the Motocross Committee.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 4. Rider Replacements 01.2.4

Rider Replacements

If a team rider has to withdraw due to injury the licenced Entrant may substitute a rider in the same class provided he/she does the substitution at the same time as the withdrawal. The rider being substituted must meet all the criteria of the championship conditions.

However, Teams must remember that it is a rider who is accepted by virtue of their registration, so if the original rider still wishes to participate and meets the criteria (ie. enter on time with full payment), the possibility of an automatic replacement rider, within a team will not be possible.

Passes are not transferable. If a rider leaves a team for any reason after the first round and does not wish to compete in the championship they should immediately return their passes to the RHL Office by Recorded Delivery.

If the RHL sanction a rider replacement, a fresh set of passes for the new rider will not be issued unless the original passes have been received by the RHL Activities.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 5. Reserve Riders 01.2.5 01.2.5.1

Reserve Riders MX1/MX2/125/250/WMX / 85 British Motocross Championships

The reserve riders are riders who will be eligible to take the place of any qualified riders who cannot participate in a race.

The reserve riders are not guaranteed an opportunity to participate in the races.

The decision to admit one or more reserve riders to a race will be made 10 minutes before the race in question when the waiting zone is closed. At that time, any reserve riders who are not allowed to start must leave the waiting zone.

A reserve rider who was not allowed to start in the first race can do so in the second race providing they present themselves in the waiting zone at the stipulated time and a place is available.

A reserve rider who took part in the first race will not participate in the second race if all the qualified riders are in the waiting zone.

All reserve riders will participate in the Free Practice session and Timed Practice Session Q1.

Reserve riders times will always be separated and shown at the bottom of the practice times. The order of reserves will be made after Timed Practice Q1 and will be determined by the positions in Timed Practice Q1.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 6. Start Numbers 01.2.6

Starting Numbers

Every rider participating in an Individual British Motocross Championship will be allocated a permanent starting number for the season by RHL Activities this must be used at all events, including on race shirts.

Fines may be imposed to any rider not wearing the correct number on his machine / shirt at any time during the meeting.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 7. Non-Participation in a Meeting 01.2.7

Non-Participation in a Meeting

Riders who enter a British Motocross Championship meeting and who cannot take part are subject to the provisions of the British Motocross Championship Regulations.

Riders who do not inform both RHL Activities and the Organisers of their inability to attend prior to the meeting by midnight on the Monday before the event and supported by a Doctors Certificate to be received by midnight on the Wednesday prior to the event will not be considered for a refund of their entry fee.

If the rider has entered a particular round and cannot ride for any reason, but uses their passes at the event, they will not be considered for a refund under any circumstances.

A rider who is present at a meeting and who does not take part in the practices and/or in the races and/or leaves the meeting must always inform the officials of the reasons for their non-participation.

During an event a rider must always attempt to succeed. If not, they shall not be allowed to continue the competition and is liable to be penalised.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 8. Rider Apparel 01.2.8

Rider Apparel

It is the responsibility of each rider to select a helmet and apparel which will provide appropriate protection.

In all races and official practice complete protective clothing produced for motocross racing, knee length boots and gloves shall be worn by each rider. It is advised that motocross jerseys should provide protection against abrasion to the body and arms and that motocross jeans are padded at the hips and knees.

Competitors are advised not to wear hand, face or body jewellery/piercing which could prove hazardous in the event of an accident. The mouth should be kept clear of anything likely to cause blockage of the airway in the event of an incident, e.g. chewing gum. This includes removing false dentures. It is not advised that bulky hard objects such as tools etc. are carried in pockets or on the person. Goggles or visors of a non-splinterable type must be worn at the commencement of each race. Spectacles, if worn, must be nonsplinterable. It is compulsory that riders/passengers wear, as a minimum, back and chest protectors, soft shell body armour is acceptable, incorporated within the suit or worn separately. It is advised that all riders should wear a body belt/kidney protector.

01.2.8.1

Starting Number

Riders must wear their starting number on the rear of the race shirt conforming to the following: Height of number Between figures

140mm 15mm

The number must be in strong contrast to the background colours.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 9. Rider Behavior and Assistance 01.2.9

Rider Behavior and Assistance

Riders must at all times adhere to the provisions of the British Motocross Championship Regulations.

At any time during the meeting, on request of the Technical Steward, the riders must present themselves and/or their motorcycle(s) and/or equipment to the Technical Control.

At all times during the meeting, a rider will be responsible for keeping their motorcycle in conformity with the rules.

Riders and their team members must adhere to their own Health and Safety obligations with regards to the conduct of their mechanics and their equipment.

Riders are responsible for the actions of their team members.

Riders and team members are forbidden to ride any motorised vehicle and/or bicycle on the track outside the official practice/qualifying sessions and races.

Riders and team members are forbidden to ride any motorised vehicle and/or e-bicycle and or pedal bike in the paddock / public areas.

Riding of machines in the paddock on race day is strictly prohibited. Machines should be pushed with dead engines, Riding of machines at a slow pace can be permitted if designated lanes are provided. Any rider or member of their entourage found riding a machine in a non-designated area will be penalised by a fine of £50.00 Riders must obey the official flag signals and the boards which convey instructions.

Riders must ride in a responsible manner which does not cause danger to other competitors or other participants in the meeting.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 9. Rider Behavior and Assistance

Riders must always start all sessions from the waiting zone.

When the riders are on the course, consultation between them and team members is restricted to the approved signalling and repair zone, contact via pit boards can be carried out from any public area. Riders who stop along the course to consult with others may hinder the progress of other riders, and such action will be considered as outside assistance.

Radio communication with riders is strictly forbidden.

Any outside assistance on the course to the riders is strictly forbidden unless it is provided by an Official carrying out his duty in the interests of safety. Any infraction of this rule may be penalised by Race Direction.

Officials may assist riders by lifting motorcycles, and or moving them to a safe place, but may not assist the rider to start their motorcycle. Any repairs or adjustments must be made by the rider, working alone without tools and any outside assistance.

Marshals should not leave their Marshal Point to assist riders.

Riders should use only the course. However, if they accidentally leave the course, they may continue by safely re-entering the course, without gaining an advantage, from the closest point to where they left the course.

Course cutting is forbidden. The penalty for attempting to gain an advantage by course cutting may be disqualification from the respective practice/race. Further penalties may be imposed by Race Direction.

An area must be reserved for repairs and signalling during the practices and races. Only mechanics, signallers, representatives of the industry and essential officials bearing valid passes are permitted in this area.

During free or timed practise, riders may enter the working area to receive assistance or to modify, adjust or replace any part of their safety apparel or motorcycle. Refuelling is permitted, but must be done with dead engines.

During a race, Riders may enter the Working Area to receive assistance or to modify, adjust or replace any part of their safety apparel or motorcycle except the frame.

Refuelling is permitted, but must be done with dead engines.

Riders must not stop on the course during Free Practice or Timed Qualifying. (see 01.5.6)

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 9. Rider Behavior and Assistance

No replacement of safety apparel, refuelling or mechanical service may be carried out on the course or outside the working area or waiting zone during practice, qualification or racing.

Where a work area is used the entrance and exit areas should be clearly marked with suitable wording. Riders must adhere to the direction of flow; failure to do so may render them liable for disciplinary action by the Race Direction.

Riders entering the Working Area must come to a complete stop. Violators will be disqualified from the practice/race in question.

Riders who stop their engines in the working area may be assisted in re-starting their motorcycles.

Riders who enter the paddock during a race, or practise session will not be allowed to rejoin that race or session.

Riders returning slowly to the signalling and working area or paddock should take care to avoid the racing line and interfering with other riders.

Start Area – Mechanics and officials are allowed in this area, once the waiting zone has closed the start area must be evacuated by everyone other than Riders and Officials.

Start Pad – Metal Gate and 3 metres back from the gate, only riders and officials are allowed in this area. Riders are not permitted to touch the start gate.

Mesh Start Pads – This must remain free from soil / sand at all time. Riders are not allowed to interfere with soil / sand where the gate is placed. Riders are not permitted to touch the start gate.

Riders or team members are not allowed onto the start pads past the backstop once they have entered the waiting zone for their race.

Riders must position their bikes central on the start pad.

Riders must not "groom" the surface directly in front of the start pad under the dropped gate.

Both wheels must be on the start pad prior to the start.

Once a rider has taken his position at the starting gate, they cannot change it, return to the waiting zone or receive assistance prior to the start.

Riders, who do not succeed into bringing their motorcycle in the waiting zone in the permitted time, following a sighting lap, will be excluded from the race.

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 9. Rider Behavior and Assistance Riders who have mechanical problems in the waiting zone, but do not succeed in repairing their motorcycle before the riders proceeds to the start gate, must follow the instructions of the officials. Once the gate has dropped they can enter the starting area and resume the race. The penalty for violation of this regulation maybe disqualification from the race in question.

Riders having problems at the starting gate must wait for assistance until the gate has dropped. Once the gate has dropped, their mechanic(s) may assist at the gate. The penalty for violation of this regulation is disqualification from the race in question.

When crossing control lines, the rider must always be in contact with the motorcycle.

The rider’s concerned (top three positions in the overall standings in the meeting and other participants invited at the discretion of the Organiser) must take part in the PrizeGiving Ceremony.

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MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 1. Motorcycles and Classes

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MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Motorcycles and Classes

Individual British Motocross Championship meetings are open to motorcycles as defined in the British Motocross Championship Regulations. a) MX1: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, over 175cc up to 500cc for 2-stroke engines and over 251cc up to 450cc for 4-stroke engines; b) MX2: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, over 120cc up to 250cc for 2-stroke engines and over 175cc up to 250cc for 4-stroke engines; See event Supplementary Regulations for other classes.

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MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 2. Front Number Plate Front Number Plate

The motorcycle’s front plate must always display (see diagrams): a) The background colour, in accordance with the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations b) The number of the rider, in accordance with the British Motocross Championship Regulations hereunder, as well as the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations; c) The area on the plate must have a minimum height of 200 mm and cover the complete width of the actual plate, with sufficient area to take 3 digits (ie 888) as specified in the Regulations. This area is considered the front number plate; d) The Logo’s as shown on the diagram must be displayed and must have a minimum clear space of 5 mm between the logo and the number In addition: Team publicity is allowed on the front plate respecting the criteria above and as listed under the heading of Number Plates & Logos on page 80 of these Regulations.

The background colours and figures vary according to the class. The following colours schemes shall be used: MX1 MX2

White Background Black Background

Black Number White Number

The numbers must be clearly legible for the spectators and officials. Reflecting numbers are forbidden. The following minimum dimensions must be respected on the front number plate: - Height of the number Minimum 80mm and Maximum 120mm - Width of the stroke 25 mm - Space between two numbers 15 mm In addition to 01.3.2: The motorcycle’s front plate must always display: a) At the first meeting of the British Motocross Championship: a front red number plate with white numbers is compulsory for and must be displayed by the reigning British Motocross Champion when competing in the class in which they won their British Title. b) From the second meeting on, a front red number plate with white numbers is compulsory for and must be displayed by the current leader in each class of the Championship.

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MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 3. Side Number Plate

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01.3.3

Side Number Plates

The motorcycle’s side number plates must always display: a)

The number of the rider, in accordance with the British Motocross Championship Regulations hereunder, as well as the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations.

The numbers must be clearly legible for the spectators and officials. Reflecting numbers are forbidden.

The following minimum dimensions must be respected on the side number plates: -

Height of the number Width of the number Width of the stroke Space between two numbers

100 mm 70 mm 25 mm 15 mm

In addition to 01.3.3: The motorcycle’s side number plates must always display: a) The background colour and b) The number of the rider and c) Optionally, publicity of the rider’s/team’s sponsor(s).

There is freedom of design and publicity, but incorporation of the rider’s number clearly into the graphics is compulsory.

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01.3.4 01.3.4.1

Other Specifications Transponders

All registered British Championship riders should own their own transponder for which it is their responsibility to ensure that it is fully charged as per the manufacturer’s instructions and fitted to the machine used in all practices, qualifying sessions and races.

Transponder types The timekeepers can issue a transponder to riders who do not have a transponder at the event for a hire fee of £10.00; fitting brackets will cost £5. The rider will be required to leave a Driving licence or Credit Card which will be returned when the transponder is handed back on the day of the event.

The timekeepers will invoice riders who lose a hired transponder at the replacement cost including administration fee’s.

The organisers and timekeepers will take no responsibility for the results of riders who fail to fit a transponder or fully charged transponder to their machine.

Transponders can be purchased or leased from HS Sport Ltd at Unit 5, Radnor Park Industrial Estate, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4XN – Tel: 01260275708 01.3.4.2

Engine Measuring

Engine Measuring will be carried out at random in accordance with the 2021 ACU Motocross Standing Regulations at every event. Any rider refusing to have an engine measured or failing the test will result in the loss of all British Championship points.

Any rider selected at random for engine measuring will be required to make the engine available on site for the ACU appointed Technical Official to carry out the measuring.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 1. General 01.4 01.4.1

OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES General

The management and supervision of meetings, as well as the judicial procedure, are the responsibility of the officials appointed by ACU Ltd, RHL Activities and the Organising Club.

ACU Ltd & RHL Activities has the right to renew or cancel an appointment whenever necessary, dependent upon which body was responsible for such appointment.

An official shall not be a rider, sponsor, team manager or mechanic to a rider participating in the meeting.

ACU Ltd, RHL Activities and the organising Club shall appoint officials whose aptitude and integrity for the position they can fully justify.

These officials must be in possession of a valid ACU licence for the appropriate discipline and function.

Official ACU Ltd approval is only given after the officials have proved to be competent according to the special requirements for each discipline.

The ACU Motocross Department organise seminars obligatory for certain officials. The official must have successfully completed a seminar organised by the permanent Department in question.

Participation in a seminar is required every three years. For seminars held in November and December, the validity of the licence will start as of 1st January the following year.

At a meeting, the holders of ACU licences are required to present their licences to the Secretary of the Meeting at signing on.

All officials and marshals must remain operative with all the required equipment for the meeting in place and available at the circuit until the end of the period provided for the lodging of protest and appeals.

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OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 2. Officials who hold an ACU Licence

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01.4.2

Officials who hold an ACU Licence

Any of the following officials, when on duty at British Motocross Championships, must be a holder of the appropriate ACU official’s licence which is valid for the current year: -

Race Director Clerk of the Course Assistant Clerk of the Course Chief Steward Chief Technical Steward Timekeeper Safety Officer

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01.4.3

Jurisdiction

Except for the Stewards of the Meeting, all officials and their assistants are subject to the authority of the Race Direction.

01.4.3.1

Race Direction

All registered Race Direction at each event will comprise of the following: • Race Director • Clerk of the Course • Deputy Clerk of the Course • RHL Activities Representative • ACU Appointed Steward The first Race Direction meeting will take place on Race Day at 7.45am unless otherwise arranged and communicated to the Race Direction members.

In addition, please refer to ACU NSC 6.04 and ACU NSC 6.08.

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OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 4. Race Director Race Director

The ACU Motocross Committee will appoint a Race Director for the British Motocross Championships (MX1/MX2/125/250/85) in accordance with NSC 6.02 1. A Race Director will be appointed where appropriate by ACU Head Office only when an Event Management Committee and/or a Race Direction has been established for a particular National or above meeting or Series of meetings (SR’s or championship conditions refer).

2. The Race Director is responsible for ensuring the proper observation of the regulations.

Only after authorization by ACU Head Office, the Race Director will act as the Senior Clerk of the Course with overall responsibility for ensuring the correct and efficient running of the practices and races.

3. The Race Director shall work closely with the Clerk of the Course and where

appropriate, the Promoter. The Race Director may delegate responsibilities to the Clerk of the Course as he deems necessary.

4. The Race Director is also responsible for all communications between the Event

Management Committee/Race Direction and the ACU Stewards.

DUTIES OF THE RACE DIRECTOR

1.The Race Director having been appointed in accordance with article 6.02 shall be responsible for: 1. The overall responsibility for the general conduct and control of the events on the

circuit, including judicial, in accordance with the Regulations and the programme.

2. The Race Director must be present throughout practicing and the competition in order

to carry out their specific duties. Their duties are concluded when the results have been finalised, the protest times having expired, all protests dealt with, and any post event inspection of machines or components have been completed and reported upon. The Race Director may delegate their powers to a responsible person. Responsibilities and duties are: 1. Ensure that all legal requirements and relevant regulations are complied with and that

all equipment needed to do so is at hand as appropriate.

2. Ensure all other Senior Officials are in place.

3. The control of practices and the races, adherence to the timetable and, if they deem necessary, agreeing with Race Direction to modify the timetable in accordance with the Regulations.

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4. The stopping of any motorcycle in accordance with the Regulations.

5. The stopping or neutralizing of practice or races in accordance with the Regulations if

they deem it unsafe to continue and ensuring that the correct restart procedure is carried out.

6. The starting procedure.

7. The use of Safety cars/fast intervention vehicles.

8. To ensure Race Control is adequately staffed and the staff are fully briefed on procedures.

9. To ensure all trackside Officials are in place and carry out their duties in accordance with the Regulations.

10. Inform the Chief Steward of any major incidents.

11. Together with the Clerk of the Course, ensure the conditions of the track licence are fulfilled prior to the start of the first practice session or race and report to Race Direction.

12. To ensure that any judicial action is taken as necessary.

13. Together with the Clerk of the Course, to ensure that all medical, first aid, fire and ancillary services as may be required by the Permit Issuing Authority are on duty.

14. Liaise with the Secretary of the Meeting in order that the circuit, competitors, sponsors, teams, press and commentators can be kept fully informed of all relevant information by means of event bulletins.

15. Ensure that every serious incident or accident during practice or the races is recorded.

16.Ensure Race Direction is satisfied with arrangements and have all documentation they require.

17. Arrange meetings with Race Direction as considered necessary.

18. Arrange any riders briefings that are considered necessary and ensure all riders are aware of such meetings.

19. To ensure that all judicial proceedings are properly convened in accordance with the Regulations and as part of Race Direction, adjudicate on all Protests and ensure an appropriate record of decisions is made and handed to the Secretary of the Meeting.

20. Together with the Chief Technical Officer to ensure that each machine carries the proper identification marking in accordance with the programme.

21. Ensure that procedures are in place to verify that the correct rider is on each machine and marshal the machines as necessary.

22. Oversee the start of all races liaising with the Clerk of the Course and Start/Finish and start line Officials to ensure the start procedure is correctly adhered to by all competitors, teams and officials.

23. Be responsible for the verification of the identity of all riders and passengers, and that each of them has been correctly entered and that none of them is disqualified, suspended, excluded or otherwise ineligible from taking part in the competition.

24. To receive reports of the Timekeepers and other Officials, together with any information as may be necessary, for the determination of the results.

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25. To ensure that any Codes of Practice or Conduct in force at the time are complied

with and that all necessary permissions have been obtained and essential services notified where required.

In Addition: Powers of the Race Director

Subject to the provisions of ACU NSC article 6.02, a Race Director may at their own discretion: 1. Postpone the start of a meeting or competition for reasons of safety or force majeure.

2. Stop a race or competition prematurely for reasons of safety or force majeure.

3. Prevent any rider or passenger from starting if such action is considered to be necessary for safety reasons.

4. Order the removal from the circuit, course or venue any person refusing to obey the orders of an official, or otherwise discipline such a person.

5. Report to Race Direction any rider / passenger or any other person considered guilty of misbehaviour or breaches of the code or unfair practice or failure to comply with the Code or Supplementary Regulations, who have not been disciplined under article 6.07.4 6. Prevent from starting any rider / passenger who is considered not qualified to start.

7. Order any rider to be flagged off the circuit at any time during practice or race whom they consider for any reason to be a potential source of danger, or whom they consider is in breach of racing discipline or the sound control regulations.

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OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 5. Clerk of the Course

Clerk of the Course

Subject to provision of ACU NSC 6.02 the Clerk of the Course is appointed by the Organiser, with the approval of ACU Ltd. The Clerk of the Course is responsible to the Stewards of the meeting and to the Organiser for the good management and conduct of a competition held in accordance with this Code, its Appendices, the Supplementary Regulations and the Official Programme and for the direction and control of all Officials necessary for that purpose. . Their essential duties are listed under ACU National Sporting Code 6.06 Subject to the provisions of ACU NSC article 6.02, a Clerk of the Course may at his own discretion: Postpone the start of a meeting or competition for reasons of “force majeure” -

Stop a race or competition prematurely for reasons of safety or force majeure

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Prevent any rider or passenger from starting if such action is considered to be necessary for safety reasons.

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Order the removal from the circuit, course or venue any person refusing to obey the orders of an official, or otherwise discipline such a person.

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Take such disciplinary action as they may deem necessary on any rider, passenger or other person found guilty of misbehaviour, or breach of the code or unfair or failure to comply with the Supplementary Regulations / Championship Conditions. In speed events any verbal notification of a penalty must be confirmed as soon as possible in writing. The document must give details of an offence as well as the penalty.

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Report to Race Direction any rider / passenger or any other person considered guilty of misbehaviour or breaches of the code or unfair practice or failure to comply with the Code or Supplementary Regulations, who have not been disciplined under article 6.09.4

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Prevent a rider or a motorcycle from starting, or order their withdrawal from the meeting if they consider such action necessary for safety reasons.

-

Order the removal from the circuit, track or venue and its vicinity of any person refusing to obey the orders of an official in charge.

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OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 6. Publication of the Race Director/Clerk of The Courses Decisions

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01.4.6

Publication of Decisions of the Race Direction

All decisions of the Race Direction necessary for the running of the meeting as well as the results must be published as soon as is reasonably possible.

Any judicial decision pronounced by the Race Direction must be notified in writing directly after the hearing.

Whenever possible at the meeting, the party (parties) involved must be notified orally. The decision of the Race Direction must be notified in a written document (see standard ACU Forms) Whenever the party (parties) involved is (are) notified in writing at the meeting, the following procedure must be respected: -

The party (parties) concerned by the Decision of the Race Direction must sign for receipt on a copy of the Race Direction decision/ acknowledgement of receipt.

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The name of the person who receives the decision, their position/function, the venue, date, time of receipt must also be mentioned on this acknowledgement of receipt.

-

The copy of the Decision of the Race Direction, signed for receipt by the party (parties) concerned, must be added to the Report of the Chief Steward.

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OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 7. Stewards of the Meetings

Stewards of the Meetings

ACU Ltd will appoint the Chief Steward.

The Minutes of all the Steward meetings must state in detail any penalties imposed, the decisions taken concerning any protests received (copies of which must be attached), the details of any accidents which may have occurred or any possible irregularities observed.

The Minutes are to be prepared by the Secretary to the Stewards and must be signed by him/her and the Chief Steward.

A copy of these Minutes must be sent to the ACU Motocross Department within 72 hours after the meeting.

The Chief Steward must be available at 11.00am on the day prior to the event to participate in the official circuit control.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 8. Publication of the Decisions of the Stewards

01.4.8

Publication of the Decisions of the Stewards (Appeals)

All decisions of the Steward necessary for the running of the meeting as well as the results must be notified in writing directly after the hearing.

Whenever possible at the meeting, the party (parties) involved should at least be notified orally. The decision of the Steward must be notified by a written document (see standard ACU Forms).

Whenever the party (parties) involved is (are) notified in writing at the meeting, the following procedure must be respected: -

The party (parties) concerned by the Decision of the Steward of the meeting must sign for receipt on a copy of the Steward of the meeting decision/ acknowledgement of receipt.

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The name of the person who receives the decision. Their position/function, the venue, date, time of reception must also be mentioned on this acknowledgement of receipt.

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The copy of the Decision of the Steward of the Meeting, signed for receipt by the party (parties) concerned, must be added to the Report of the Chief Steward.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 9. Chief Technical Steward

01.4.9

Chief Technical Steward

The Chief Technical Steward, appointed by ACU Ltd, with the agreement of RHL Activities must oversee the control of the motorcycles and equipment in accordance with the ACU rules and the Supplementary Regulations. This Official will be present from 2.00pm on the day prior to Race Day.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 10. Timekeeper

01.4.10

Timekeeper

Appointed Timekeepers must be qualified to use the timekeeping system of the meeting.

If requested to do so by the riders, the Race Director / Clerk of the Course may ask the Chief Timekeeper to examine their results and show them the recording of their lap times.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 11. Environmental Officer

01.4.11

Environmental Officer

The Environmental Officer, appointed by the Organiser, shall be responsible for all environmental aspects and shall in particular: -

Ensure that the ACU Environmental Code is respected.

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Have access to all information concerning the meeting, and they must remain available for the duration of the event.

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Draw up a report on the basis of a check-list prepared by the relevant ACU Department and send it to the ACU Motocross Department.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 12. Medical Officer

01.4.12

Medical Officer

The Medical Officer (MO), appointed by the RHL Activities Shall be responsible for all medical aspects and shall in particular: -

Ensure that the ACU Medical Code is respected.

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Inspect all medical/paramedical services in sufficient time before the start of practice and racing each day of the meeting.

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Ensure that all medical/paramedical services and staff are in their correct place and ready to function.

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Ensure that all medical/paramedical services are briefed prior to the first practice session, as well as debriefed after the meeting.

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Give information and recommendations to the Race Direction on injured riders and all aspects of the meeting which may have potential medical consequences.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 13. Flag Marshals

01.4.13

Flag Marshals

The minimum age for Flag Marshals is 16 years. They are appointed by the Organiser and must have participated in a briefing with the Clerk of the Course or Chief Marshal.

For each Flag Marshal post, the Organiser must establish a list with the names of the marshals occupying the post.

The Marshals must be identified by uniform shirts or bibs of a neutral colour. There must be a minimum of one Marshal per post: One or more additional Marshals may be necessary at specific areas on a circuit.

After a meeting, the Flag Marshals must remain available to give evidence until the protest/appeal time has expired.

Marshals should not leave their Marshal Point to assist riders.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 14. Official Signals

01.4.14

Official Signals

Official signals shall be given (prior to the start of a race).

Signal

Meaning

10 Minutes – Waiting Zone gate closes “Waiting Zone is Closed” (In the waiting zone)

Reserve riders who are not allowed to start in the Race must leave the waiting zone.

The entrance from the paddock to the waiting zone is closed.

10 Minutes – Whistle Sounded (In the waiting zone)

The access gate from the waiting zone to the circuit is opened.

Riders leave for their sighting lap in any order

3 Minutes - Whistle Sounded (In the waiting zone)

Riders depart the waiting zone under starters orders to the start gate.

The riders prepare for the start.

Board, 15 seconds (15”) (At the start)

15 seconds until the starting procedure enters its final phase.

Board, 5 seconds (5”) (At the start)

The starting gate will drop between the next 5 to 10 seconds.

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 14. Official Signals

Official flag signals will be given by means of a flag measuring 750 mm high by 600 mm wide as follows: Signal

Meaning

Red flag All riders must stop.

(All false starts must be indicated by waving a red flag) Yellow flag, held stationary

Danger, take care, incident ahead.

Yellow flag, waved

Great Danger, prepare to stop, no overtaking. A significant reduction in speed must be seen, therefore jumps should not be attempted.

Blue flag Warning, you are about to be lapped.

(The blue flag must be used by supplementary flag marshals, specialised for this flag only).

Green flag Under Starters Order.

(The green flag can only be used by an Official during the start procedure).

Black Flag and a board with the riders number displayed

Rider in question to stop.

Black and white chequered flag

Signals the end of practice, qualification or the race.

White with Red Diagonal Cross Raised and Motionless White with Red Diagonal Cross Waved

Medical Attention required at post Medical Crew & Officials in attendance on live race track. Proceed with extreme caution, riders must significantly reduce speed and roll each jump individually with no overtaking until past the area of concern.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 1. Administrative Control 01.5

RUNNING OF THE MEETING

01.5.1

Administrative Control

Riders entered in a meeting will be required to present their Motocross licence, starting permission from their FMN, and/or to sign an individual entry form during an administrative control carried out by the Organisers.

It must be reported to the Race Direction whether all the riders present at the meeting: 1) Hold a current Motocross Licence and be on the list of expert riders* (*MX1 / MX2) or National / International licence issued by the A.C.U., the SACU or an International licence issued by their FMN. 2) Have been authorised by their FMN to participate in that meeting.

3) Have duly completed the official British Motocross Championship entry form.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 2. RHL Ltd Passes 01.5.2

RHL Ltd Passes

The MX1, MX2, Motocross Championships are covered by an Agreement issued by ACU Ltd. For security and practical reasons, only passes issued by RHL Activities are valid. Passes remain the property of RHL Activities at all times.

The passes issued to a rider are not valid if the rider is not entered in the individual round.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 3. Preliminary Technical Control 01.5.3

Preliminary Technical Control

Prior to practice, a technical control must be carried out in accordance with the procedure and the times fixed in the British Motocross Championship Regulations and/or the Supplementary Regulations of the meeting.

The technical verifications must be held on the site of the meeting.

During these technical verifications, a rider may be required to provide and sign a written declaration asserting the conformity of certain parts of his motorcycle.

During the meeting and per class, riders are allowed to use only those motorcycles (maximum two) presented at Technical Control.

Each rider must present one motorcycle in their name and number at Technical Control.

There are two possibilities for a second motorcycle. Technical Control will record the last 6 digits of the frame number of each motorcycle presented.

1) Riders may present at Technical Control a second motorcycle in their name and number; 2) Teams may present at Technical Control a second motorcycle to be used by two or more riders. In this case, the team presenting the motorcycle, must inform the Technical Stewards of the names and numbers of the riders eligible to use this motorcycle; Machines will be selected at random for Sound Testing when presented at Preliminary Technical Control.

Riders may change motorcycles at any time except during a race.

The final choice of motorcycle to be used in a race must be made 4 minutes before the start of the race in question.

At any time during the meeting: 1) On request of the Technical Steward, a rider must present their self and/or their motorcycle(s) and/or equipment to the technical verification; 2) A rider will be responsible for keeping. their motorcycle and/or equipment in conformity with the rules; 3) The Race Direction can disqualify a motorcycle, the construction or condition of which is considered to be or may become a source of danger.

01.5.3.1

Sound Control

Sound Tests will be carried out in accordance with the 2021 ACU Motocross Standing Regulations and 2021 ACU Sound level control.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 4. Circuit Control 01.5.4

Circuit Control

A circuit control will be made by the Race Director, Clerk of the Course, RHL Activities Representative and the Chief Steward the day preceding the practices at 11.00am If deemed necessary, by either the Race Director, Clerk of the Course, RHL Activities Representative and Chief Steward a second circuit control may be carried out at a time to be agreed.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 5. Practice / Practice Restrictions 01.5.5

Practice / Practice Restrictions

Unofficial riding on a British Motocross Championship circuit by riders competing in the British Motocross Championship is prohibited within 28 days of the date of the meeting.

On Race Day riders and team members are forbidden to ride any motorised vehicle and/or bicycle on the track outside the official practice/qualifying sessions and races.

There will not be a test area for motorcycles at any event.

In addition to 01.5.5: Riders may be invited by RHL Activities & the event organisers to participate in an organised Press Day prior to a championship round.

ACU Ltd must be advised of the Press Day and at least 6 riders invited to attend on the specified date and time. Riders will not be allowed to complete a full lap of the track.

Riders will be required to sign on and must wear their official team/race clothing. RHL Activities & the Organisers must officially invite local media and championship media sources to attend on the specified date and time.

Riders may be required by RHL Activities to carry on-board/helmet camera’s, reasonable access and assistance to the technicians to facilitate mounting and adjustment must be given.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 6. Practice / Free Practice 01.5.6

Practice / Free Practice

The official Free Practice sessions of a British Motocross Championship meeting are part of that meeting and cannot be considered unofficial practices.

Riders must always start Free Practice from the waiting zone.

All the riders present at the meeting must take part in the Free Practice and must complete at least 1 lap.

Any rider found stopping on the circuit during Free Practice or Timed Qualification for any reason may be liable for a penalty from Race Direction.

In addition to 01.5.6: In the MX1 class, up to 45 riders may take part in the Free Practice. In the MX2 class, up to 45 riders may take part in Free Practice. In the 125/250 class and 85 classes, up to 45 riders may take part in Free Practice.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 7. Qualifying 01.5.7

Qualifying

Free Practice and Q1 are considered as one qualifying session; therefore any penalties which may be issued will not be applied until the end of the Q1 session.

01.5.7.1

MX1 Class

Qualifying in the MX1 class will be solely through Timed Practice.

Up to 40 riders (plus 5 reserves) may take part in Time Practice. Of these 40 riders, 40 riders will qualify for the MX1 British Motocross Championship Races.

These 40 riders will qualify according to their best result in Time Practice. In case of ties, the second best times will be taken into consideration. Reserve riders will remain as reserve riders for all races and will only be promoted to a place when in the waiting Zone.

The riders will qualify according to the following model: MX1 Timed Practice Q1 (15 minutes)

Finishing Positions

Result

1 to 40

Advance to the MX1 British Motocross Championship Races.

Gate positions 1 - 40

If all Timed Practices are cancelled for any reason, the following procedure will be used: MX1 Heat (15 minutes + 1 lap)

Finishing Positions

Result

1 to 40

Waiting Zone positions for the MX1 British Motocross Championship Races

In collaboration Race Direction will decide upon any modifications to the time schedule and qualifying criteria.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 7. Qualifying 01.5.7.2

MX2 Class

Qualifying in the MX2 class will be solely through Timed Practice.

Up to 40 riders (plus 5 reserves) may take part in Time Practice. Of these 40 riders, 40 riders will qualify for the MX2 British Motocross Championship Races.

These 40 riders will qualify according to their best result in Time Practice. In case of ties, the second best times will be taken into consideration. Reserve riders will remain as reserve riders for all races and will only be promoted to a place when in the waiting Zone.

These 40 riders will qualify according to their best result in Time Practice. In case of ties, the second best times will be taken into consideration.

The riders will qualify according to the following model: MX2 Timed Practice Q1 (15 minutes)

Finishing Positions

Result

1 - 40

Advance to MX2 British Motocross Championship Races.

Gate positions 1-40.

If all Timed Practices are cancelled for any reason the following procedure will be used: MX2 Heat (15 minutes + 1 lap)

Finishing Positions

Result

1 to 40

Waiting Zone positions for the MX2 British Motocross Championship Races

In collaboration Race Direction will decide upon any modifications to the time schedule and qualifying criteria.

In addition to 01.5.7 If a rider(s) fail to record a time in Timed Practice they will be placed at the end of the riders who record a time. If more than one rider fails to record a time the lowest numerical order will be placed ahead of the next rider.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 7. Qualifying Should a practice/qualification session be halted riders must obey the instructions of Officials. Riders will be directed to the work area where they will remain until the session is able to re-commence. The continuation will be of the time remaining and the clock will recommence when the first rider departs the work area. Race Direction reserve the right to modify the remaining time in any manner which they deem to be appropriate.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 8. Designation of the Reserve Riders 01.5.8 01.5.8.1

Designation of the Reserve Riders MX1 British Motocross Championship

The reserve riders will be the riders who are listed as reserves on the official start list.

MX1 Timed Practice Q1 (15 minutes)

01.5.8.2

Positions

Result

Fastest Reserve Second Fastest Third Fastest Fourth Fastest Fifth Fastest

First Reserve Second Reserve Third Reserve Fourth Reserve Fifth Reserve

MX2 British Motocross Championship

The reserve riders will be the riders who are listed as reserves on the official start list.

MX2 Timed Practice Q1 (15 minutes)

Positions

Result

Fastest Reserve Second Fastest Third Fastest Fourth Fastest Fifth Fastest

First Reserve Second Reserve Third Reserve Fourth Reserve Fifth Reserve

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 10. Autograph Session

01.5.9

Start Practice

An opportunity for practice starts; of up to 5 minutes will be provided to the riders.

Start practice is optional.

Mass starts are forbidden.

In addition to 01.5.9: -

MX1:

Immediately before Free Practice (One Group/Maximum 45 riders)

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MX2:

Immediately before Free Practice (One Group/Maximum 45 riders)

- 125/250

Immediately before Free Practice (One Group/Maximum 45 riders)

- 85 BW

Immediately before Free Practice (One Group/Maximum 45 riders)

- 85 SW

Immediately before Free Practice (One Group/Maximum 45 riders)

- WMX

Immediately before Free Practice (One group/Maximum 45 riders)

01.5.9.1

Concrete Start Pad

If Mesh Grid start pad is in operation it must be used during the Start Practice session.

The start pad may be cleaned between Practice Starts.

01.5.10

Autograph Session / Rider Interviews

Riders will be required to participate in an autograph session arranged by RHL Activities Press Officer & Event Organiser.

The autograph session / Rider Interviews will take place in the Team awnings for at least 15 minutes.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 11. Waiting Zone Procedure 01.5.11

Waiting Zone Procedure

The following procedure will be used in the waiting zone: 20 minutes before the start

The entrance to the waiting zone is open

10 Minutes – Waiting Zone gate Closes “Waiting Zone is Closed” (In the waiting zone)

The entrance from the paddock to the waiting zone is closed.

Reserve riders who are allowed to take part will be notified. Reserve riders who are not allowed to start in the race must leave the waiting zone. After Reserve riders have been promoted; late riders who have missed “Waiting Zone Closed” time will be allowed to take part if there are any remaining spaces. Those late riders will go to the line after all other riders have taken their places.

Late riders arriving at the closed waiting zone will go to the line in order of their arrival at the closed gate. i.e. last (latest) arrival last gate. Should multiple late riders arrive at the same time then they will be placed in order of their qualification time.

No rider will be admitted once the first rider departs for the Sighting Lap.

10 Minutes – Whistle Sounded (In the waiting zone)

The access gate from the waiting zone to the circuit is opened.

Riders leave for their sighting lap.

3 Minutes - Whistle Sounded (In the waiting zone)

Riders depart the waiting zone under starters orders to the start gate.

The riders prepare for the start.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 11. Waiting Zone Procedure

In addition to 01.5.11: The Waiting zone consists of two parts 1. Waiting Zone (behind or close to the start) and 2. Holding Zone (Specified Area).

Each rider may bring two motorcycles to the Waiting Zone, the motorcycle that will be used for the sighting lap must be placed in the Waiting Zone. If a second motorcycle is brought it must be placed in the Holding Zone (both motorcycles must have transponders). The rider / team are responsible for the security of the machine placed in the Holding Zone. Also see 01.5.12 Once the Waiting Zone has closed, only riders and officials will be permitted in the start area. Additionally, at all times only riders and officials will be permitted on the start pad.

The start Pad is described as the area including the gate and 3m back from the gate.

Riders must use the toilet facility provided in the Waiting Zone. Violation of this may result in a fine of £50 from the Race Director / Clerk of the Course. This penalty will be deemed a statement of fact.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 12. Sighting Lap 01.5.12

Sighting Lap

Before each MX1/MX2/125-250/MX85 British Championship race, the riders will be given the opportunity to make a sighting lap.

Participation in the sighting lap is optional.

Once a rider has started their sighting lap, they must continue in the direction of the course.

If a rider has a machine issue they are allowed to return to the Waiting Zone by the quickest route. However, they must ensure the failed motorcycle is in a safe position before doing so. They must not receive outside assistance After their sighting lap, riders must return with their motorcycles directly to the waiting zone using the access gate indicated.

In addition to 01.5.12: The following procedure will apply: 10 Minutes – Whistle Sounded (In the waiting zone)

The access gate from the waiting zone to the circuit is opened.

Riders leave for their sighting lap in any order 7 Minutes – before the start – MX1 /MX2 The entrance to the track is closed. No further only sighting laps are allowed 4 Minutes - before the start MX1 / MX2 The entrance from the track to the Waiting zone is only closed. All riders should be back from the sighting lap. Riders may use their second motorcycle when it has been placed in the Holding Zone. They may join the Waiting Zone up to the moment when the riders are called under starters orders. Riders arriving after this time will lose their initial starting position.

The rider’s team is responsible for taking the second motorcycle (the one not being used) back to the paddock immediately after expiration of the possibility to use the second motorcycle.

3 Minutes - Whistle Sounded (In the waiting zone)

Riders depart the waiting zone under starters orders to the start gate.

The riders prepare for the start.

Sighting laps will be at the discretion of Race Direction.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 13. Start Procedure 01.5.13

Start Procedure

The following procedure will be used: 3 minutes before the start:

Whistle Sounded.

Riders depart the waiting zone under starters orders to the start gate.

As of then:

Once the first rider has taken their positions at the starting gate, a green flag will be displayed, riders are under the starter’s orders.

Only the riders, the television crew and the essential officials are allowed in the starting area.

15 seconds before the start:

The 15 second board will be displayed.

The entrance from the waiting zone to the starting area is closed.

Riders who have mechanical problems in the waiting zone and do not succeed in repairing their motorcycle before this time, must remain there until the gate has dropped. Once the gate has dropped they can enter the starting area and resume the race.

The penalty for violation of this regulation is disqualification from the Race in question.

Riders having mechanical problems at the starting gate must wait for assistance until the gate has dropped. Once the gate has dropped, their mechanic(s) may assist at the gate. The penalty for violation of this regulation is disqualification from the race in question.

5 seconds before the start:

The 5 second board will be displayed. The starting gate will drop between the next 5 to 10 seconds.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 13. Start Procedure

Starts must take place from one row. Mass starts will be made with engines running.

Once a rider has taken their position at the starting gate, they cannot change it, return to the waiting zone or receive assistance prior to the start.

A “15 seconds” sign will be displayed from the moment the riders are in line. The “15 seconds” sign will be displayed for 15 full seconds.

At the end of 15 seconds, a “5 seconds” sign will be displayed and the gate will drop between 5 and 10 seconds after the “5 seconds” sign is first shown.

In addition to 01.5.13: The area in front of the starting gate shall be prepared in a consistent manner providing conditions as equal as possible for all riders. No one except the essential officials, TV camera crews and photographers shall be allowed in this area. No grooming of the area is permitted.

Also see 01.2.9 If during the start procedure, the process needs to be halted for any reason, this will be shown by the raising of the red flag the riders will no longer be under starters orders and will return to the Waiting Zone, to await further instructions. The start procedure will recommence as soon as possible. There will not under normal circumstances be an additional sighting lap, however Race Direction reserve the right to amend this should they decide accordingly.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 14. Starting Order 01.5.14 01.5.14.1

Starting Order MX1/MX2/ 125/250 / 85BW/ 85SW / WMX Starting Order

The riders select their gates for the British Motocross Championship races based on the results of the Q1 Timed Practice The starting order is as follows: a) The first rider to proceed to the start gate are the riders who qualified in Timed Practice. The Pole Position winner will be the first at the gate, followed by second fastest, third fastest and so on. b) If they are admitted to the race, the reserve riders leave the reserve area and proceed to the starting gate, after the qualified riders, in order of priority. c)

Late qualified riders, if they are admitted to the race, leave the reserve area and proceed to the starting gate, after the qualified riders and reserve riders in order of defined in 01.15.11

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 15. Races 01.5.15 01.5.15.1

Races MX1/MX2 British Motocross Championships

In each class, the races will be run over of 25 minutes plus one lap (maximum 40 riders).

01.5.15.2

125/250 British Youth Championship

The races will be run over 20 minutes plus one lap (maximum 40 riders).

01.5.15.3

85 British Youth Championship

The races will be run over 14 minutes plus one lap (maximum 40 riders).

01.5.15.4

WMX British Championship

The races will be run over 15 minutes plus one lap (maximum 40 riders).

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 16. False Start 01.5.16

False Start

In case of a false start, there will be a re-start.

A red flag will be displayed to the riders.

The riders will return to the waiting zone and the re-start will take place as soon as possible with the same riders.

In the case that the restart will take place immediately riders may only exchange their machines in the waiting zone.

In the case that the re-start will not take place immediately riders will return to the waiting zone to be instructed if they can return to the paddock and if so a change of machine will be allowed. The final choice must be made 10 minutes before the restart, when the waiting zone will close.

A reserve rider who has not been admitted to the initial start cannot be introduced after a false start.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 17. Stopping of a race

01.5.17

Stopping of a race

Any part of the British Motocross Championship meeting can be prematurely stopped for urgent and/or safety reasons or other cases of “force majeure”. In that case, a red flag will be displayed to the riders: 01.5.17.1 -

If a race is stopped before the leader has completed 3 laps there will be a complete restart. Riders will return to the waiting zone and await an official announcement.

A restart will take place as soon as possible.

Changing of motorcycles will be allowed.

If one or more riders are deemed to be at fault for the race being stopped, they may be disqualified from taking part in the restart.

Reserve riders (if any) may take part in the restart of a race if one or more of the original starters are unable to take part or are disqualified.

After the first restart any further re-starts will be at the discretion of Race Direction.

If a race is not completed, Race Direction will declare it null and Void. No prize Money will be paid.

01.5.17.2 -

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less than 3 laps completed

three laps completed by the leader but before 50% race time completed

If a race is stopped after 3 laps but before 50% has been completed by the leader there will be a restart. Riders will return to the waiting zone and await an official announcement. A restart will take place as soon as possible.

Changing of motorcycles will be allowed.

If one or more riders are deemed to be at fault for the race being stopped, they may be disqualified from taking part in the restart.

The starting order will be determined by each riders race position at the end of the lap preceding the last lap completed by the leader. i.e if the leader has completed the third lap and is working for the fourth laps, the starting order would be set with the order from the completion of the second lap.

Race position is defined as the riders scoring positions, not position on the track.

Riders will be restarted from a staggered standing start in the starting area.

Riders will be lined up in a staggered formation beginning on the straight at a start line located by the first turn, starting with the rider that was in first position and continuing back towards the starting area.

Riders not ready to take their position in line will be placed last Once all riders are in position, the start official will raise a green flag to indicate the start will be within 30 seconds. The start official will then lower the green flag to

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-

signal the start. Any movement of the motorcycle prior to the lowering of the green flag will be deemed as a jump start, furthermore riders may not overtake the rider in front of them until they pass the designated starting line.

Any rider that does overtake the rider in front of them before the starting line will also be deemed to have jumped the start and will be penalised accordingly.

Eligible ri d ers wh o a r e u n a b l e to participate in the re-start due to stalled motorcycle or continued repairs may join the race from the starting area at any time during the race Riders who were not actively participating in the race at the time the red flag was displayed are not authorised to take part in the re-start The race will be re-run over the remaining race distance.

In the event of multiple red flags occurring Race Direction reserve the right to limit the number of restarts.

Full championship points will be awarded

01.5.17.3

After 50%

After 50% of the published race distance, excluding any additional laps, has elapsed -

If a race is stopped after 50% of the race time has elapsed the result will be declared on the last completed lap.

If a race has to be stopped after the leader(s) has taken the chequered flag they will be classified as having finished the race. The order of classification for those riders who have not taken the chequered flag shall be based upon the order of last crossing the finishing line prior to the showing of the red flag and only competitors who are racing at the showing of the red flag and have completed 50%, rounded down to the last full lap, of the overall race distance will be classified.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 18. Classification at the end of a race

01.5.18

Classification at the end of a race

The order of classification shall be based upon the number of laps completed and order of finish; i.e. all riders finishing on the same lap as the winner will be classified in the order they cross the finish line, followed by riders with one less lap, then two laps and so on. Riders must cross the finish line within 5 minutes of the arrival of the winner, i.e. riders have 5 minutes to complete the lap or it will not be counted in their result. The procedure to determine the classification in the results of riders who do not complete the lap within 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner will be according to the number of laps completed, and in the event of a tie, according to their finishing order at the end of the preceding lap. Riders must complete 50% of the race winner, rounded down, to be classified as a finisher.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 19. Sound Control 01.5.19

Sound Control

Should a machine become excessively noisy during a practice or racing session in the opinion of the Race Director or Clerk of the Course, a board displaying “Noise” together with the offender’s number shall be shown to the rider in question at an appropriate place on the circuit. Once passing the board the rider has two laps in which to enter the work area and effect satisfactory repairs. i.e. the rider may only pass the board on two occasions. If the rider fails to enter the work area during that time they will be shown the Black Flag and disqualified from the race in question. Under these circumstances no Sound Test shall be undertaken.

In either instance, if there are not enough laps left in the session or race for the above scenario to take place, the rider will still be shown the board whereby they are advised to effect a repair. However, if they fail to do this, the machine will automatically be sound tested at the end of the session or race.

Immediately after each race, three or more motorcycles, chosen at random by Race Direction prior to the start of the event and relevant to qualifying positions, may be checked for compliance with noise regulations. (see 01.5.3.1) The motorcycle shall be deemed to be in parc ferme conditions immediately it passes the chequered flag until it leaves the course at the official exit point and no one, except an official of the meeting may touch the machine until released by the Chief Technical Officer.

In addition to 01.5.19: Other motorcycles may also be checked at the request of the Clerk of the Course or Race Director at any time.

All results of any technical testing will be recorded and retained for a minimum 12 months from the date of the test.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 20. Results / Procedure 01.5.20

Results / Procedure

All official outings of the riders on the circuit (see Art. 01.1.3 Format of the Meeting) must be timed, with the exception of Free Practice, with the results displayed on monitors in the official Work / Signal area.

Timing shall continue until: -

5 minutes after the end of each timed qualification session; 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner of the race in question.

The winner of a race is the rider who crosses the finish line, while the chequered flag is being displayed, first.

Races are officially ended at the completion of the lap at which the chequered flag is displayed to the winner.

The riders who follow the winner will then leave the track at the official track exit after crossing the finishing line.

The time at which a motorcycle crosses a control line shall be registered at the moment the foremost part of the motorcycle crosses the line.

When crossing control lines, the rider must always be in contact with the motorcycle.

All riders participating in the Timed Qualification will be classified by the fastest lap time set during the session.

All the riders participating in the races will be classified by the number of laps completed and order of finish and; i.e. all riders finishing on the same lap as the winner will be classified in the order they cross the finish line, followed by riders with one less lap, then two laps and so on. Riders must cross the finish line within 5 minutes of the arrival of the winner, i.e. riders have 5 minutes to complete the lap or it will not be counted in their result. The procedure to determine the classification in the results of riders who do not complete the lap within 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner will be according to the number of laps completed, and in the event of a tie, according to their finishing order at the end of the preceding lap. Riders must complete 50% of the race winner, rounded down, to be classified as a finisher.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 20. Results / Procedure If the chequered flag is mistakenly displayed later than the official time/distance, the finishing order shall be determined by the running order at the official time/distance.

Under any other circumstances, such as mistaken display of the chequered flag before the official time/distance, the finishing order shall be determined by the running order at the time the chequered flag is displayed.

The Race Director shall appoint an official who will counter sign, with a statement of the time of day, all provisional results prior to publication.

The results will not become official until the time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed.

The Race Director will approve the reports of the Timekeepers and present them to the final meeting of Race Direction.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 21. Results

01.5.21 01.5.21.1

Results / Awarding of Points MX1/MX2/ WMX /Expert British Motocross Championships

Points will be awarded to riders in each British Motocross Championship Race according to the following scale: For the MX1/MX2/WMX/Expert British Motocross Championships the points will be awarded to riders according to the following scale: 25 points to the 1st 22 points to the 2nd 20 points to the 3rd 18 points to the 4th 16 points to the 5th 15 points to the 6th 14 points to the 7th 13 points to the 8th 12 points to the 9th 11 Points to the 10th 01.5.21.2

10 points to the 11th 9 points to the 12th 8 points to the 13th 7 points to the 14th 6 points to the 15th 5 points to the 16th 4 points to the 17th 3 points to the 18th 2 points to the 19th 1 point to the 20th

Manufacturers British Motocross Championships

For the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship, only the highest placed motorcycle of each Manufacturer will gain points, according to their position in each race of the MX1 / MX2 British Motocross Championship.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 21. Results

01.5.21.3

Results / Final Standings

In each class, the winner of the British Motocross Championship meeting is the rider who has obtained the most points; the runner-up will be the rider who has obtained the second best number of points, and so on, irrespective of the number of races they have finished.

In case of ties, the number of better places will be taken into account.

If a tie exists, the points scored in the last race counting towards the Championship meeting will determine the order of placing in the final standings of the meeting of those riders who scored points.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 22. Results / Presentation and Publication 01.5.22

Results / Presentation and Publication

The results must clearly indicate: -

Title of the meeting Date and venue of the meeting Class.

The results must always include the following information: -

Position The number of classified riders Name and first name of the riders Team of the rider Motorcycle of the rider Track Distance The winner’s average speed Fastest time & Laps completed

The Track Distance must be supplied to the Timekeepers by the Track Inspector or RHL Representative.

The results of the qualifying sessions and races must be communicated to Race Direction.

At the final meeting of Race Direction the results must be approved.

The final results of the meeting must be sent to the ACU Motocross Department.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 23. Prize Money

01.5.23

Prize Money

The minimum prize money for the MX1 and MX2 British Motocross Championships will be per race payable on the following scale: 1st - £450 2nd - £350 3rd - £250 4th - £150 5th - £100

6th - £90 7th - £80 8th - £70 9th - £60 10th - £50

Holeshot Prize is £100 per race per class To receive prize money all competitors must be classified as a finisher.

Each race meeting prize fund – if a round of the championship is run with “Covid 19 – no spectator’s enforcement in place, there will be no Prize fund for that round.

All prize money will be paid after all time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed.

All Prize Money must then be paid within 7 days of the meeting, but always subject to time limits for protests and appeals.

There is no prize money payable to British Expert Championships.

Overall Championship Prize Fund 1st - £2,000 2nd - £1,500 3rd - £1,000 4th - £750 5th - £600

6th - £500 7th - £400 8th - £300 9th - £200 10th - £100

The Overall Championship Prize Fund is calculated on the basis of all rounds being run with paying spectators. If a round has to be completely eliminated from the Series due to “Covid 19 – no spectator”, the Prize Fund will reflect this.

If a round of the Championship Series is run, with “Covid 19 - no spectator” enforcement in place, the Prize Fund will be reduced to reflect this.

In the event the Championship Series only hosts the minimum of three rounds and assuming these three rounds were open to Spectators, the Overall Prize Fund payable at the end of the year will be pro rata to this, i.e. 1st Place £750.00 (£2,000 x 3/8).

Other Prize Funds will include: RHL Environmental Award &Team Championship – See Supplementary Regulations.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 24. Prize Giving Ceremony

01.5.24

Prize-Giving Ceremony

A Prize-Giving Ceremony based on the provisional results must be held at each meeting, conditions and time permitting.

The top three positions in the overall standings in the meeting must take part in the Prize-Giving Ceremony. Any infraction of this rule will be penalised.

In addition to 01.5.24: The Prize-Giving Ceremony will take place as per Programme The following persons must take part in the Prize-Giving Ceremony for MX1/MX2 classes -

The rider winning the meeting; The second placed rider in the meeting; The third placed rider in the meeting.

The Championship Leader after Moto 2 Any other rider deemed appropriate by RHL Activities Ltd The Following Persons must take part in the Prize Giving Ceremony for British Expert MX1/MX2 Classes, WMX, 125/250, 85BW, 85SW

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The rider winning the meeting; The Second placed rider in the meeting The third placed rider in the meeting

based on the provisional results.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 25. Protests 01.5.25

Protests

Protests must be lodged according to the ACU National Sporting Code and the Supplementary Regulations and be accompanied by the correct fee of £150.

Protests entailing dismantling a motorcycle must be accompanied by an additional fee of £250 for Four-stroke machines and £150 for Two-stroke machines.

Protests entailing a fuel control must be accompanied by a nominal testing charge of £600.

In Addition to: 1.5.25 Statement of Fact Any offence or breach of the rules contained within the Sporting Code, the relevant discipline regulations, or appendices, or any supplementary regulations; howsoever caused if witnessed by a senior event Official shall be deemed for purposes of disciplinary procedure as a “Statement of Fact”.

Senior event Officials will include: - but not be limited to; Race Director, Clerk of the Course and his Assistants, and Chief Marshal.

Any such Statement of Fact shall not be subject to protest or appeal.

Statements of Fact shall also include the decisions of Starter and Finish Line Judges, and Sound Inspectors as already defined within the Code.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 25. Protests

01.5.26

Fuel Control

A fuel control may be carried out at any time during a meeting, according to the 2021 ACU Fuel Regulations.

Fuels must comply with the 2021 ACU Fuel Regulations.

When fuel is tested as a result of a protest the protest fee must be accompanied by a nominal testing charge of £600 and the losing party will be liable for all the testing costs.

In the event of the protest being upheld the nominal testing charge will be returned.

Smoking or the use of mobile phones in refuelling points is forbidden.

All results of any Fuel testing will be recorded and retained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the test.

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 27. Anti- Doping and Alcohol Tests 01.5.27

Anti-Doping and Alcohol Tests

Anti-doping and alcohol tests may be carried out according to the ACU National Sporting Code. .

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1.6

TIMETABLES

01.6 TIME TABLES 01.6.1 MX1/MX2/125/250/WMX/85 BW/85SW British Motocross Championships Timetables will be issued for each event and will be published in the Supplementary Regulations.

MX1 and MX2 timetables may alternate at the discretion of the Race Director / RHL Activities Representative.

Times may vary if local circumstances prevail.

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1.7

EVENT CANCELLATION

01.7 1.7.1

EVENT CANCELATION Event Cancellation

If a round of the championship (1-7) is cancelled in its entirety for any reason, it may be re-scheduled for the reserve date. This may not be at the same venue. If for any reason two or more rounds are cancelled there is only provision for one round to be re-run which will always be on the reserve date.

01.7.2

Final Round - Cancellation

If the final round of the championship is cancelled in its entirety, due to reasons beyond the control of the Championship Promoter, the event may be re-run on the reserve date scheduled in the 2021 calendar, provided the date has not already been allocated to a cancelled round.

01.7.3

Reserve Date - Cancellation

If the final round of the championship scheduled on the reserve date is cancelled or abandoned the event will not be re-run.

In addition to 01.7.1: The event will not be re-scheduled if any of the following occurs: • •

The championship classes MX1 / MX2 has already been won in its entirety at the previous round On the day a proportion of the Event Timetable has been run

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1.8

CONTACTS

01.8

CONTACTS

RHL Activities Ltd The Bryn Garage Penpergwm Abergavenny Monmouthshire, NP7 9AT

Email: info@rhlactivities.com Tel: 01873 840640 Fax: 01873 840172 www: rhlactivities.com

COMPANY DIRECTOR Gareth Hockey

Email: gareth.hockey@rhlactivities.com

CHAMPIONSHIP RIDER ADMINISTRATION Championship Secretary Rider Administration Technical

Email: secretary@rhlactivities.com Email: rider@rhlactivities.com Email: technical@rhlactivities.com

RACE TIMING AND TRANSPONDERS RHL Activities Ltd

Email: timing@rhlactivities.com

RIDER PADDOCK RHL Activities Ltd

Email: events@rhlacitivites.com

MARKETING & MEDIA Social Media/Press

Email: media@rhlactivities.com Tel: 01873 840660

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FRONT NUMBER PLATES & LOGOS

FRONT NUMBER PLATES AND LOGOS

MX1 / MX2 / 125/250 / 85 / WMX FRONT NUMBER PLATE

The Number plates must adhere to the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations.

Teams/Riders can print sponsors adverts on the front number plates respecting the criteria above and as listed under the heading of Number Plates. (0.1.3.2)

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