These rules are designed to provide for the orderly conduct
of motorcycle races. These rules and regulations shall govern the conditions
of all NMRA events. By participating in these events, all participants are
deemed to have agreed to comply with all rules and regulations. No impressed
or implied guarantee of safety shall result from compliance with these rules
and regulations. These rules are a guideline of the sport and are no way a
guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. It is
also understood that the Northwest Mini Road Race Association provides no
medical insurance. NMRA does require each rider to have a medical form within
the internal pocket of your leathers as well as on file with the club before a
rider will be allowed to enter any race event or practice.
Our purpose is to support a safe and enjoyable race
experience for all. Our class structure is configured to accommodate the most
common of bikes in our area. We are attempting to create rules that will
transfer between other racing organizations in which our members will
ordinarily race with. .
If you would like additional information or have
suggestions for modification please contact:
jparedes@charter.net
Thank you for supporting Northwest Mini Road-Racing
Association.
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are
designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish
minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the
condition of all events, and by participating in these events all participants
are deemed to have complied with these rules. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF, OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES
AND OR REGULATIONS. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport
and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant,
spectator or official. Northwest Mini Road-Racing Association shall be
empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein or
impose any further restrictions that in Northwest Mini Road-Racing
Association’s opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. NO
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATIONS OF
SPECIFICATION. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the
discretion of Northwest Mini Road-Racing Association. Their decision is final.
THE MANAGEMENT OF:
Northwest Mini Road-Racing Association
- The
rider is required to read and understand the rules and regulations stated
below. Violation of any rule or regulation will be grounds for immediate
disqualification or ejection from the race track by race officials.
- All
participating riders must be a member of Northwest Mini Road-Racing
Association or member of a recognized mini Racing Association.
- Championship
points will only be accrued by current NMRA license holders.
- Racers
whose checks do not clear forfeit all points for the race day and shall be
held responsible for the amount of the bad check plus a $20.00 fee.
- No
alcohol is permitted in the Pit area at any time during practice or the
races.
- No
illicit drugs are allowed at any time.
- A
rider engaged in dangerous behavior at the race track facilities will be
subject to disciplinary action.
- Any
intentional bumping, crowding, blocking, or unsportsman-like conduct will be
grounds for disqualification by race officials.
- Riders
are responsible for their own medical costs, the promoter does not provide
medical insurance.
- Riders
are responsible for the conduct of persons associated with him/her at the
race track. The rider will be accountable and penalized for their
associate's behavior.
- Riders
must pay all required registration fees prior to practicing or racing.
- Motorcycle
and rider must pass all required technical inspections to practice or race.
- Riders
must signal by hand/arm motion or other distinctive action when leaving the
race track for any reason.
- The
race director may have any motorcycle torn down at his/her discretion.
- Riders
previously disqualified from racing due to class modification violations
will be checked for compliance.
- If
race is stopped for any reason, it will be considered complete if 50% plus 1
lap of the race has been completed.
- Riders
under 18 years of age must have parent/legal guardian's signature on license
application and all race entry forms.
- A
chemical or CO2 (B/C) fire extinguisher is required in each pit.
- It
is highly recommended that novices not compete or practice on 80 GP bikes.
- Riders
(except Juniors) may participate in one bike class up from their bike's
designated class. Novices are not allowed to run a mod 50 bike in the 80gp
class.
- Three
entries are required under the existing class structure to constitute a
minimum field for that designated class. Fields consisting of less than
three entries will not score points and will not be eligible for trophies.
In the event of a minimum number of riders (3) are not registered for a
given classification of bike this classification may be either cancelled or
be run as a part of another classification. This is to be determined at the
race directors’ sole discretion.
- Any
rider who causes a red flag to be dropped will not be allowed to compete in
the heat in which he/she created the red flag.
- In
order to participate in practice, all riders must satisfy one these
requirements:
- Be
a currently licensed NMRA rider. Application forms can be found at: www.nwmini.net
- Be
a current member of a recognized mini organization, plus fill out and sign
a NMRA application (no license fees will be charged).
- The
rider age will be determined by the age of the rider at the beginning of
the racing season, some exemptions may be given based on maturity and
ability of the rider.
- Rider
may substitute with a different bike as long as it is legal to run that
class.
The NMRA expects riders to engage in proper conduct to
resolve differences between parties in the spirit of good sportsmanship. If a
conflict between two riders cannot be resolved in that spirit, it is to be
brought to the attention of the organizer of the NMRA by one of the riders
involved. Both (or all) riders involved in the conflict are required to attend
a meeting with the organizer. Involvement by the organizer will automatically
put all riders involved on notice that the NMRA code of conduct will be
adhered to under threat of penalty.
Problems with a rider's conduct are to be brought to the
attention of the organizer of the NMRA by the affected rider directly involved
in the incident. All parties will conduct themselves in a quiet, professional
and courteous manner. They are to articulate their point without emotion,
profanity, or creating a scene. The failure by either party to comply will
result in penalties accessed for their conduct during the meeting in
concurrence with penalties accessed for their actions on the track.
The organizer will meet with the riders directly involved
with the incident only, no other individuals may be present. If an
individual(s) not involved interferes with the meeting, the rider with whom
the individual is associated will be penalized regardless of the findings.
Riders who threaten physical violence to any rider, track
employee, race organizer, spectator or any other persons may be ejected from
the track for that event. Riders
who engage in physical violence will be ejected from the track and not allowed
to attend future NMRA events. Collective
information from the track officials will be gathered on each rider in the
incident. The total tally of incidents involving each rider and the severity
of their actions will be considered in the call. Each party may be penalized
by the findings. Decisions by the officials are final, there is no recourse or
review.
If a rider is found to be a danger to other riders on the
track they will be warned and/or removed from race events at the discretion of
the race director. There is no appeal of this process. If a rider is found to
be a danger to riders at multiple race events they will not be allowed to
participate in further NMRA events.
2006 Class Structure
4 Stroke Classes
FORMULA THUNDER CLASS(10 years and older):
1) Restricted to Single Cylinder 100 and 125cc air cooled four stroke
motorcycles.
2) Engine bore size is restricted to factory oversize pistons for that model
only.
3) No modifications of internal components of engine permitted. aka: bone
stock
4) Wheel size and tire Choices are open with the noted exception that
knobbies are expressly prohibited.
6) Must have stock carb that may not be modified in any way. Jetting choices
are open, but bore of carb may not be altered.
7) 4 stroke motorcycles that displace less than 100cc may be modified via
boring only to 100cc max displacement
8) 4 stroke motorcycles that displace 100cc may NOT be modified to increase
displacement other than stock overbore sizes.
9) After market shocks are allowed. Heavy duty springs are permitted.
Thick oil is allowed to be used in the forks. Disc break mod is allowed
for xr100s
10) If less than 3 bikes enter this class it will be run and scored with the
mod 50 class.
11) Aftermarket exhausts are permitted.
Jr. Thunder(years 5 to 9)
1) Air Cooled Four Strokes with 12" wheels up to 110cc.
2) After market pipes, sprockets and jetting is allowed.
3) Tire choice is open, Knobby tire are not suggested but are allowed.
4) No brake or suspension modifications allowed.
5) Bikes must remain stock with the following exceptions.
A) Suzuki DRZ 110 or Kawasaki KLX 110
1) Aftermarket exhaust pipe is
allowed.
2) May replace front wheel with 12
inch rim.
3) Handle bar and control choice is
open.
4) Clutch mod allowed
B) Honda XR or CRF 50 and 70
1) Aftermarket exhaust pipe is
allowed.
2) Removal of the airbox is allowed.
3) Handle bar and control choice is
open.
4) Boring to 88cc is allowed, no
stroker cranks.
5) Aftermarket cam is allowed, no
headwork is allowed.
6) Carburetor may be replaced with a
18mm max
7) Must retain stock ignition and
cylinder head.
8) NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED
C Honda XR 80
1) Aftermarket exhaust pipe is
allowed.
2) May replace front wheel with 12
inch rim.
3) Handle bar and control choice is
open.
Ultimate Thunder (10 years and Older)
4 Stroke bikes with displacement up to 160cc XR100, TTR
125s, CRF150s
- Motor mods are open as long as they remain under 160cc
- All other mods open
2 Stroke Classes
80GP CLASS(10 years and up)
1) May not exceed 105cc for water cooled two strokes and 230cc single
cylinder for four strokes. Modifications to 4 strokes are limited to pipe and
jetting and opening of the airbox(motor must be bone stock.
2) Novice riders may not enter this class on Mod 50 bikes, but may enter on
80cc bikes.
3) Expert riders may enter using a mod 50 motorcycle
4) Chassis choice is open
5) All other modifications open
FORMULA EXTREME CLASS( 10 years and older):
1) Metrakit Ozbike up to 72cc max
2) Derbi GPR50 or Motard 76cc max
3) Aprilia 80cc max
4) All modifications are open for this class
5) If less than 3 riders enter this class it will be run and scored with the
80GP Class.
Mod 50 (10 years and Older)
Water cooled (includes: Honda NS50, Honda NSR50, Aprilia RS 50, Derbi and all
other water cooled 50cc 2 strokes and 4 strokes with formula thunder
Rules.(125cc max)
1) Engine displacement limit: 52cc
2) Must use stock engine cases, aftermarket cylinder are allowed
3) Any tires are allowed
4) Exhaust system modifications are open. (Must have efficient silencer).
5) Wheelbase, Frame and swingarm modifications are open.
6) Brake system modifications are open.
7) Restricted Engine modifications :
a) After market cranks allowed.
b) Must retain OEM ignition
c) No lightening of internal engine parts or flywheel
8) All other modifications are open
9) Air cooled ysr up to 60cc
MINI 50 GP/ 125cc four strokes
1) 5-12 year old riders
2) Stock Metrakit 50 12" wheel, NSR 50, KLX 110/125 pit bikes mod as in Junior thunder
3) No modifications allowed.
4) Tire choice is open.
5) This class will accrue championship points for the season.
6 If less than 3 bikes enter this class it will be run and scored with the
mod 50 class.
NOVICE CLASS(9 years and UP)
The Novice class is for track time in a racing situation without the pressure
of faster riders lapping slower riders. This class does not score
championship points. After winning one race my not participate
again. May not participate if finished in top 3 in another class
1) Novice riders may not enter the 80GP class on a mod 50
motorcycle
2) Rules for class are MOD 50, but riders may also use a Formula Thunder or
WOMEN'S CLASS(10 years and UP:
1) May use any MOD 50, Formula Thunder, YSR MOD, or Stock 50 class bike.
2) If less than 3 bikes enter this class it will be run with the Novice class.
3) Women class will accrue championship points for the the season.
STOCK 50 CLASS(10 years and older)
This is a 2 stroke class only up to 50cc max
1)NSR 50, Stock cylinder, piston and internals, no porting of any kind.
2) Derbi GPR or Super moto may change to 19mm carb and SP pipe no other mods
allowed.
3) Aprilia RS50 is being
added to the Stock50 class with race pipe, 19mm carb and no other
medications allowed.
Points Calculation
Heat race
1) 10 points
2) 9
3) 8
4) 7
5) 6
6) 5
7) 4
8) 3
9) 2
10) 1
11) 0 points
Main
1) 200 points
2) 180
3) 160
4) 140
5) 120
6) 100
7) 80
8) 60
9) 40
10) 20
11) 0
End of the season plate calculation will be based on the 2 classes with
the highest scores.