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MOTORCYCLE SPORTS FEDERATION OF KENYA
2021
GENERAL COMPETITION RULES (GCRs)
And
NATIONAL COMPETITION RULES (NCRs)
FOR
SUPERBIKE & SUPERSPORTS CIRCUIT RACING
NATIONAL & REGIONAL
COMPETITION EVENTS & CHAMPIONSHIPS
Prepared by the Superbike National Commission
Motorcycle Sports Federation of Kenya
Amended 9th December 2020
P.O. BOX 42786-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA TEL: +254 703 822 944 162 James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Nairobi
E-mail: info@motorcyclesportskenya.org Website: h_p://www.motorcyclesportskenya.orgTable of Contents PART I: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................4 PART II: GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS ...........................................................................................................................................5 PART III: ADMINISTRATION.........................................................................................................................................................6 1. Authority and Obligabons 6 2. Superbike Nabonal Commission (SNC) 6 3. Promoters 7 4. Organisers 7 5. Organising Commi_ee 7 6. Event Permit 7 7. Insurance 7 8. Commercial Rights (Including Adverbsing Rights) 7 9. General Undertakings and Condibons 8 10.Undertaking: 8 PART IV: EVENT ADMINISTRATION / MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................9 11.Title And General 9 12.Aim of the Championship 9 13.Champion Series / Events 9 14.The Paddock 10 15.Officials 10 16.The Race Direcbon 12 17.Organiser/Event Management 13 PART V: SPORTING REGULATIONS .........................................................................................................................................15 18.The Calendar 15 19.Classes (AMENDED 1st August 2020 and 9th December 2020) 15 20.Eligibility of Compebtors 16 21.Minimum & Maximum age (Amended) 16 22.Entries 16 23.Public Pronouncements by Riders / Teams 17 24.Racing Numbers 17 25.Schedule / Programme (Amended) 18 26.Rider ebque_e – Rules of conduct and Racing conduct 19 27.Pracbce Sessions (including Warm Up) 19 28.Qualifying Times (Provisional clause for future) 19 29.Lap bme (Provisional) 19 30.Grid Posibons 19 31.Races (Amended) 20 32.Flags and Lights 20 33.Medical cars 22 34.Behaviour During Pracbce And Race 23 35.Finish Of A Race 25 36.Race Results 26 37.Interrupbon Of A Race 26 38.Re-Starbng a race that has been interrupted 27 39.Check Area 29 40.Championship Points and Classificabon 29 41.Instrucbons and Communicabons to Compebtors 29 42.Team/Rider personnel in the pit lane 30 43.Race Teams (Provisional) 30 44.Protests: 30 45.Anb-Doping Code 30 MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 2 | 66
46.Environmental Code 31
47.Code Of Ethics 31
PART VI: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS .....................................................................................................................................32
48.Introducbon 32
49.Classes 32
50.Superbike technical specificabons 32
51.Supersport technical specificabons (Amended 01/08/2020) 32
52.Supersport 300 technical specificabons (Amended 09/12/2020) 33
53.Sport 200, Sport 100, and Minibike technical specificabons (Amended) 33
54.Supermoto & Juniormoto technical specificabons (under development) 34
55.General items 34
56.Numbers and Backgrounds 40
57.Fuel 40
58.Rider’s Safety Equipment 41
59.Post-crash Riders Safety Equipment Check 41
60.Procedures for Technical Control 42
61.Diagrams A, B & C 44
PART VII: DISCIPLINARY CODE................................................................................................................................................46
62.Principles 46
63.Penalbes 46
64.Definibon and applicabon of penalbes 46
65.Plurality of penalbes 47
66.Protests and Appeals 47
67.Authority and Competence 48
68.Lodging of an appeal 48
69.Right to a hearing 48
PART VIII: MEDICAL CODE .......................................................................................................................................................49
70.Medical Cerbficabon And Examinabon 49
71.Anb-Doping Code 49
72.Special Medical Examinabon 49
73.Medical Services At Events 50
74.Terms of reference: 50
75.Qualificabon of Medical Personnel 52
76.Idenbficabon of medical personnel 52
77.Medical Equipment 52
78.Vehicles 52
79.Deployment of Medical Intervenbon Vehicles 53
80.Procedure in the Event of an Injured Rider 53
81.Medical malpracbce insurance 54
82.Professional confidence of medical personnel 54
83.Accident Stabsbcs 55
APPENDICES ...................................................................................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX ONE: INTERPRETATIONS .....................................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX TWO: RIDER REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL FORMS ..................................................................................58
GUIDELINES FOR THE EXAMINING DOCTOR 58
APPENDIX THREE: NUMBERS & NUMBER PLATES ............................................................................................................61
APPENDIX FOUR: FLAGS AND LIGHTS ...................................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX FIVE: SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................................64
APPENDIX SIX: COVID PROTOCOL FOR PRACTICE & RACES (NEW) .............................................................................65
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The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the global governing body
for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association
formed by 111 National Federations (FMNs) throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole
competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50
FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross,
Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in
the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was
the Wirst international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
Kenya Motor Sports Foundation (KMS-F or Foundation) is the ofWicial FMN for FIM in Kenya and holds
the sporting authority to govern all motorcycling sports and accepts the code of conduct, objects and
jurisdiction as prescribed in the constitution of FIM body.
The Foundation created the Motorcycle Sports Federation of Kenya (MSFK or Federation) and has
assigned this Federation the authority to govern all motorcycling sports in Kenya, to exercise the powers
granted unto it in a fair and equitable manner, to promote and facilitate good sportsmanship and
competition, and to grow motorcycling sports in Kenya.
The legal headquarters of MSFK is: P.O. BOX 42786-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA
TEL: +254 703 822 944
162 James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Nairobi
E-mail: info@motorcyclesportskenya.org
Website: www.motorcyclesports.org
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The rules of competition are intended only as a guide for the conduct of the sport pursuant to uniform rules. Rules
related to safety are made to make everyone concerned with safety. However, the MSFK neither warrants safety if
the rules are followed nor compliance with the enforcement of the rules. Moreover, each participant in
competition has the responsibility to assess the safety aspects of facilities and conditions, and must assume the
risk of competition.
Members/Clubs/organisations of MSFK must submit any temporary or locally appropriate supplemental
regulations for approval by the MSFK SuperBike Commission. Supplemental regulations may not be in conWlict
with National/General Competition Rules. In the event of a protest or appeal, the judgment will be based on
information contained in these Regulations.
These Regulations derogate and supersede all and any other previous regulations in place before the date of
publication of these regulations.
Any references to the male gender in these documents are made solely for the purposes of simplicity, and refer
also to the female gender except when the context requires otherwise.
All riders, team personnel, ofWicials, promoters/organisers and all the persons involved in any capacity whatsoever
participating in the MSFK National SuperBike and SuperSport Championships (hereinafter collectively
referred to as the “Championships”) undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees, and agents, to observe
all the provisions of these Regulations as supplemented and amended from time to time (hereinafter collectively
referred to as the “Regulations”). These include:
1. SPORTING REGULATIONS
2. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
3. DISCIPLINARY AND ARBITRATION CODE
4. MEDICAL CODE
5. ANTI-DOPING AND ALCOHOL TESTS CODE
6. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
7. CODE OF ETHICS
All the persons mentioned above may be penalised in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations.
It is the responsibility of the team/rider/guardian (in case of a minor) to ensure that all persons concerned with
its entry observe all the requirements of the Regulations. The responsibility of the rider, or any other person
having charge of an entered machine during any part of the Event with respect to observance of the Regulations is
joint and several with that of the team.
All persons concerned in any way with an entered machine or present in any capacity whatsoever in the Paddock,
Pits, Pit lane or Track, must wear an appropriate pass at all times during the Event.
In the event of a deWiciency in these Regulations, MSFK will use the “FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX
REGULATIONS” and “FIM SUPERBIKE, SUPERSPORT & SUPERSPORT 300 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
REGULATIONS” as a guide.
Revisions or clari-ications will be added in these regulations on the online electronic version of the MSFK GCRs/NCRs when
necessary. The electronic rulebook version on the MSFK website supersedes the printed copy.
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1. Authority and Obligations
1.1. These regulations are guided by the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations and in
consultation with FIM Africa.
1.2. MSFK shall be empowered to decide upon any questions raised within its territory concerning the
interpretation of these rules, subject to the right of appeal (if any) under GCR 68.
1.3. The MSFK, through the Superbike National Commission shall be entitled in its sole and absolute
discretion to add to, amend, repeal or substitute any GCR, NCR or SR.
1.4. Any addition to, amendment, repeal or substitution of GCR, NCR or SR shall become of force and effect at
the time and on the day that such addition to, amendment, repeal or substitution is posted on any notice
board designated by MSFK as an ofWicial notice board or bulletin.
1.5. Any subsequent changes that take place after the date indicated on the Cover Page of this document will
be made electronically and the on-line version(s) will be the prevailing versions.
1.6. In the event of a deWiciency in the GCRs, NCRs and SRs, the Event Jury will use the FIM World
Championship Grand Prix Regulations as a guide.
1.7. Interpretations are contained in Appendix One.
1.8. Conformity:
All National and Regional competitions must be organised in conformity with the relevant Codes and
their Appendices, as well as the Regulations pertaining to the individual competitions. A competition
must be held on a homologated closed circuit and no permits shall be granted by MSFK for a competition
unless the promoters have Wirst obtained such ofWicial permission as may be necessary from the
competent and/or local authorities.
2. Superbike National Commission (SNC)
2.1. Commission formation
The KMS Foundation will constitute the Superbike Commission to govern, monitory and oversee this sport.
This Commission will consist of:
- One Representative appointed by the MSFK
- One Representative appointed by each member club
- One Representative appointed by teams/riders
- One Medical Representative
- The Chairman of the Commission will be elected by the Commission Members.
All Commission members (including the Chairman) may only serve a maximum of two 4 (four) year terms of
ofWice. In this Article any period less than a four-year term shall be regarded as a full term.
The minimum composition of Commission members is 4 and the maximum number of members is 9.
2.2. Terms of Reference:
Details of the Composition, Duties, Responsibilities and Authority of the Commissions and/or Working Groups
of the Superbike National Commission will be set out in the Terms of Reference.
2.3. Voting:
Any resolution voted by the Superbike Commission shall require the simple majority and the Chairman will
have the casting vote in case of a tie.
2.4. Resolutions:
The resolutions of the SNC shall be effective subject to the approval / ratiWication of the MSFK Council/Board.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 6 | 662.5. Meetings:
The SNC should meet at least once every quarter and as provided in its terms of reference. The parties shall
procure that the meetings of the Superbike National Commission (SNC) take place no later than fourteen (14)
days following the request of any Representative for that meeting.
3. Promoters
Any person, club or body (other than an organising committee) proposing to hold, holding or organise a meeting
and being Winancially responsible for the competition. Promoters may delegate their powers and duties to an
organising committee. Such delegations shall, however, not affect the ultimate responsibility of the promoters.
4. Organisers
The club or body responsible for complying with the MSFK code and regulations in respect of a competition.
5. Organising Committee
A committee of at least three persons approved by MSFK/SNC and where applicable authorised by the promoters
to organise a meeting and to enforce the SRs on their behalf.
Where an organising committee is appointed to act on behalf of promoters, such organising committee shall take
the place of the promoters for the purpose of these rules, provided that the promoters shall be responsible for the
acts and omissions of such organising committee as if such acts and omissions were their own.
6. Event Permit
Application for the event permit must be lodged with MSFK at least three months before the date of the proposed
competition and must state:
i) Name and address of applicant;
ii) The body on whose behalf the application is made and the ofWicial position held by the applicant;
iii) The nature of the competition;
iv) The proposed date and venue of competition.
7. Insurance
i) The Organiser / Promoter shall arrange public liability insurance cover on behalf of promoters/
organisers in respect of all competitions or events for which permits are issued within its territory or
for competitions or events held outside of its territory run under permit issued by MSFK / KMS
Foundation, or for events for which a waiver of permit has been granted.
ii) The Organiser / Promoter may, at its sole discretion, arrange personal accident cover for all licensed
ofWicials.
8. Commercial Rights (Including Advertising Rights)
i) All commercial rights pertaining to any MSFK Championship, Challenge, Trophy, Cup, Series or event
shall be vested in MSFK. These rights shall include but not be limited to naming rights, the right to sell
sponsorships, television, radio, electronic and/or other media rights, and royalties.
ii) Without written consent from MSFK, none of the rights referred to in i) above may be commercially
exploited by the sale or barter thereof, or in any manner whatsoever, by anyone.
iii) Where MSFK has entered into an agreement in respect of the commercial rights to an event or series
of events, the affected individual event promoters/organisers may not display or publish any
advertising material that conWlicts with the interests of the party with whom MSFK has entered into
the aforementioned commercial rights agreement. The organisers must avoid any potential conWlict
by ascertaining from MSFK (in writing) at least 7 working days before the event, whether any
potential conWlict may arise as a result of an organiser/sponsor involvement.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 7 | 669. General Undertakings and Conditions
9.1. All riders, team personnel, ofWicials, promoters/organisers and all the persons involved in any capacity
whatsoever participating in SuperBike and SuperSport Circuit racing and championship undertake, on
behalf of themselves, their employees, and agents, to observe all the provisions of these Regulations and
any supplementary regulations and amendments (hereinafter collectively referred to as the
“Regulations”).
9.2. All the persons mentioned above may be penalised in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations.
9.3. It is the responsibility of the teams to ensure that all persons concerned with its entry observe all the
requirements of the Regulations. The responsibility of the rider, or any other person having charge of an
entered machine during any part of the Event with respect to observance of the Regulations is joint and
several with that of the team.
9.4. All persons concerned in any way with an entered machine or present in any capacity whatsoever in the
Paddock, Pits, Pit lane or Track, must wear an appropriate pass at all times during the Event.
10.Undertaking:
All event Organisers, Commissions, Panels, Regional Committees and Of`icials must respect the provisions
of these Regulations.
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11.Title And General
These rules shall govern The MSFK National Superbike Championship (NSC).
11.1. This is a series of motorcycle races counting toward The MSFK National Superbike Championship for
Riders (Seniors and Juniors) and Teams.
11.2. The events will be held during the year as Kenya Motor Sports Foundation events and the event
administration of the series will be delegated to an approved body, subject to approval and issue of the
Event Licence.
11.3. These events are organised according to the rules of the FIM Sporting Code, Chapter 30, FIM
Championship and Prize Events and FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations and these GCR’s.
11.4. When applicable, Riders and Teams will also compete for Trophies.
11.5. The Event Organiser is responsible for providing the organisation, facilities, sponsorships and personnel
to ensure the smooth and efWicient running of the event.
11.6. The Organiser will arrange third party liability insurance including cover for all participants, teams,
sponsors, service companies, ofWicials, spectators, etc.
11.7. The Organiser shall reference such liability insurance cover in the SRs and a copy of this insurance cover
will be attached to the MSFK Event Permit.
11.8. The validity of the insurance must start at 06:00 hrs, on the Saturday (or Friday in the case of Saturday
races) before the race and Winish at 24:00 hrs on the Monday (or Sunday in the case of Saturday races)
after the race.
11.9. At least 30 days prior to the Event, the Organisers of the event must issue the SNC approved
Supplementary Regulations (SRs) to the riders/teams, ofWicials and other participants. The SRs should
contain:
a) ConWirmation of the name and address of the Promoters/Organisers, including email, mobile and
fax numbers for correspondence.
b) The date and place of the Event.
c) A detailed plan of the circuit, its direction, clockwise or anticlockwise, and length
d) Event permit number
e) List of Event OfWicials and their ofWicials licence number when applicable
f) Medical Protocol and Plan including the name, address and telephone number of the hospitals
designated for the event.
g) Rider entry forms, Medical forms, and any other relevant information
12.Aim of the Championship
To declare the National Champion in each class mentioned in Art. 11 subject to there being at least 3 starters in the
relevant class or as amended in the Supplementary Regulations for the event.
The National Superbike Championship (NSC) is a series of four events held over the year and open to competitors/
members of MSFK AfWiliated Clubs. The National Champion is the competitor who has scored a cumulative best
result in his/her class over the series.
All competitors of any national competition must hold a MSFK competition licence (see Art. 20).
13.Champion Series / Events
a. The Motorsport Calendar is available from MSFK and gives details of the championship events as
published at the beginning of the year.
b. The only practice permitted will be as detailed in the SRs for each event. The insurance must be in effect
at the start of ofWicial practice as listed in the SR’s for the championship round in question.
c. Where applicable, it shall be compulsory for all competing motorcycles to carry series sponsors’ decals.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 9 | 66d. Competition numbers will be issued by MSFK. Numbers 1, 2 & 3 will be reserved for the rider who
Winished in these positions in the Superbike and Supersport class during the previous year’s national
championship series. Such numbers that are not taken up will not be re-allocated. All other numbers shall
be issued on a ‘Wirst come Wirst served’ basis with consideration of riders number use history, following
receipt of a written application to MSFK and followed by a written conWirmation of the number allocated
by SNC. All numbers not taken up 7 (seven) days prior to the start of the Wirst round of the championship
will be released for use by SNC.
e. Permitted podium attire will consist of the competitor’s race leathers, worn zipped up and race boots.
Crash helmet and gloves are optional. Sunglasses may be worn but not allowed to cover any series cap
branding. Team attire is not permitted. Podium attendees will be required to wear series sponsors
accessories, such as caps, as directed by the promoter. An exception will be made for Championship
winners on the podium of the race in which they achieve this accolade.
f. The Event shall be deemed to commence at the scheduled time for Technical and Sporting Checks and
Winish after all the races at the expiry of the deadline for the lodging of a protest and the time at which
technical or sporting veriWications have been concluded, whichever is the latest.
g. The race control must remain operative with all equipment in place until the end of the period provided
for the lodging of a protest, and all ofWicials and marshals must remain at the circuit available to the Race
Direction and MSFK Stewards during that period.
h. Events must be staged on race circuits that have been homologated by the SNC for the Championship.
i. Events must not include any other races except for support races approved by SNC.
j. Any activity involving 4 wheels racing vehicular use of the track during the event, including
“demonstrations”, displays or such like activity must receive prior approval of the Event organiser.
14.The Paddock
a. The Paddock / Pit Area and all other facilities must be available on the Saturday or Sunday race.
b. Access must be available for teams arriving to set up between the hours of 06:00 and 18:00.
c. At all times that the Paddock is occupied there must be 24-hour attendance at the gates providing
vehicular access to the circuit and paddock.
d. When the Paddock is occupied there must be an adequate medical and Wire Wighting service available to all
riders, teams, manufacturers, sponsors, service companies, ofWicials, etc.
e. At minimum the services must be available from 08.00 – 18.00 hours on the day after race day.
f. Full security must be supplied to the Paddock/Pit area on the day of the race.
15.Of`icials
All ofWicials, with the exception of the Race Director and MSFK Steward, are to be appointed by the Organising Club.
Such ofWicials may in turn appoint their assistants.
The direction and control of meetings, as well as the disciplinary procedure, are the responsibility of the OfWicials
(see Art 17.1 below).
All the following OfWicials must be present and available at the time necessary to ensure smooth and efWicient
running of the Event:
15.1. The following ofWicials will be appointed to perform supervisory and executive roles. Except in cases of
illness or Force Majeure the ofWicials will be expected to be present at each event.
15.2. Race Direction:
(i) Race Director / Jury President - Responsible for ensuring proper observance of the Regulations and
efWicient running of the practice and races. The Race Director plays an oversight and support role to
the CoC and exercises control during the meeting in respect of the application of the rules as well as
the adjudication of penalties except when otherwise provided for in the regulations.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 10 | 66(ii) The Clerk of the Course (CoC) shall work in permanent consultation with the Race Director. The Race
Director shall have overriding authority in the following matters and the Clerk of the Course may give
orders in respect of them only with his/her express agreement:
a) The control of practice and the race, adherence to the timetable and, if he deems it necessary, the
making of any proposal to the Race Direction to modify the timetable in accordance with the
Sporting Regulations.
b) The stopping of practice or the race in accordance with the Sporting Regulations if s/he deems it
unsafe to continue and ensuring that the correct restart procedure is carried out.
c) The starting procedure.
d) The CoC has the right to combine classes for practice where the number’s are lacking to save time.
e) The use of medical cars/fast interventions vehicles.
(iii) Technical Director - Responsible for ensuring that technical Regulations are correctly enforced and
supervising scrutineering and protests of a technical nature.
(iv) Medical Director - Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Medical Code.
(v) Safety Director - Responsible for the supervision of all aspects of safety and security, including
spectators safety, Parc Fermé, Paddock, Secretariat and OfWicials tent, Sponsor’s / VIP area and other
designated areas determined by the organiser.
(vi) Starter/Time keeper - Responsible for the start procedure. In charge of lap recording, checking
transponders and the issue of results for the approval of the Race Director and CoC.
(vii)Secretaries - Responsible for:
During the event effecting communications between the various ofWicials.
Providing secretarial support for the Event Management Committee, the Race Direction and the
Stewards.
15.3. Other OfWicials:
This includes Marshals, Technical Scrutineers, Security Personnel, Medical personnel etc., as required
for the efWicient running of the event.
All communications between the individual Event OfWicials must be made via the Race Direction.
15.4. Terms of Reference of the Clerk of the Course:
a) Ensuring that the circuit is suitably prepared for and maintained during the Event and that all legal
requirements applicable for the running of the event have been complied with.
b) Ensuring that all ofWicials and services are in place.
The stationing of all track personnel and equipment (i.e. marshals, Wire-Wighting services, Moto-Taxi,
recovery and intervention vehicles, Wlags, etc.) alongside the Circuit no later than 30 minutes prior
to the beginning of all practice sessions and warm-ups.
Once the morning medical inspection is Winished, Medical personnel should stand 5 metres behind
the Track Marshals or leave. Only sportive personnel should stay on the edge of the track for the
“sporting” track inspection.
The Race Director, Safety Director, the Clerk of the Course and the Medical Director will make the
Winal inspection of the Circuit to ensure this regulation is complied with, 30 minutes prior to the
beginning of the day’s Wirst practice sessions and/or warm up.
During the Winal inspection lap, the yellow Wlag must be waved at each Wlag marshal post together
with the display of other Wlags and equipment requested by the Safety Director.
c) Conduct Rider’s brieWing before Practice/Qualifying Round and at any other time deemed
necessary.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 11 | 66d) Taking decisions to ensure the smooth and efWicient running of the event.
e) Ensuring that the event is run within the Regulations.
f) NotiWication of protests to the Jury Panel.
g) Immediate approval and signature with time of provisional results (practices, warm-ups, starting
grids and races) and presentation of reports to the Event Management Committee.
16.The Race Direction
The Race Direction will comprise of:
• The Race Director – who will chair the meetings
• Clerk of Course
• Medical Director
• Technical Director
• Safety Director
• MSFK Steward
• Club Steward - a Representative of the organising club
16.1. The Race Direction will meet at any time required during the event.
16.2. The quorum for a meeting of the Race Direction is three persons.
16.3. Each member has one vote. Decisions are based on a simple majority.
16.4. The duties of the Race Direction are:
a) To take decisions as provided in the Regulations.
b) To oversee operational matters to ensure the safe, efWicient, and timely running of the event
according to the Regulations.
c) To make changes in the conduct and/or format of a race and/or a practice session based on safety
considerations, provided that such decision is absolutely necessary to resolve a situation not
foreseen in the Regulations. In such exceptional cases, such decision may prevail over speciWic
provisions of these Regulations and the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations.
d) Provided that it is absolutely necessary to resolve a situation not foreseen in the Regulations, the
Race Direction may issue pre-race instructions or clariWications and in speciWic cases even create
pre-race regulations (e.g. to take into account the local conditions at a particular circuit). However,
such actions may only be taken within the limits set out by these Regulations.
e) To receive reports from the various OfWicials concerning scrutineering, practice and races.
f) To make recommendations to the organiser/Event Management Committee to improve the smooth
and efWicient running of the event.
16.5. The Race Direction will meet at any time required during the event, but at least:
a) Prior to the Wirst practice session.
b) At the end of practice session/day.
c) At the end of the event.
16.6. End Of Meeting
a) A meeting is not considered Winished until the time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed and
all protests and appeals have been settled.
b) If an appeal is lodged, the results cannot be considered as deWinitive until a Winal decision has been
taken.
c) The riders placed Wirst, second and third will be asked to attend the ofWicial prize-giving ceremony, if
any.
d) The race control must remain operative with all equipment in place until the end of the period for
lodging a protest.
e) All ofWicials and marshals must remain at the circuit and be available to the Race Direction
Stewards.
16.7. All OfWicials must observe the alcohol ban until the Race Direction has declared the End of the Meeting.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 12 | 6617.Organiser/Event Management
Responsible for sponsor engagement, track owner engagements and ensuring the commercial objectives of the
Event are pursed.
17.1. Management Team
The management of the event will be carried out by the Event Management Committee, which will comprise
the following delegates:
(i) Event organiser - who will chair the meetings
(ii) Race Director (not obligatory)
(iii) Technical Director
(iv) The Medical Director
(v) The Clerk of the Course
(vi) The Safety Director
(vii) OfWicial Time Keeper
(viii) MSFK Steward
(ix) Representatives of participating clubs – Club Steward
(x) Media/PR
(xi) Announcer
17.2. The duties of the Event Management Committee:
a) To ensure the smooth and efWicient running of the event.
b) To make recommendations to the Race Direction concerning any matter that is in contradiction to/
may affect the Regulations.
c) To report to the Race Direction any infringements of the Regulations.
d) To implement recommendations of the Race Direction.
17.3. The role of Stewards
a) Stewards shall be appointed by the Race Director.
b) No Steward can carry out his duties in a satisfactory manner unless s/he has at the very least, a
working knowledge of the NCRs and allied Regulations.
c) Any person before acting as a Steward should be in possession of the following publications:
i. National Competition Regulations (NCRs);
ii. International Sporting Codes (CSIs) (where applicable);
iii. Supplementary Regulations (SRs) and Winal instructions issued by the Promoters/Organisers
for the meeting.
d) The function of the Steward is to constitute an impartial judicial body and, in so doing, to see that
the organisers deal fairly with the competitors and that the competitors respect the organisers.
e) The Steward is in charge of enforcing the regulations during a Competition. The Steward has
supreme authority over the competition, as well as authority for the enforcement of the NCRs, SRs
and OfWicial Programmes. They may settle any matter that might arise during an event, subject to
the right of appeal provided for in the NCRs.
f) The Stewards may attend the meetings of the Event Management Committee at the invitation of the
Event Organiser.
NOTE:
Stewards are often prevailed upon to give advice to competitors who are annoyed or aggrieved by the
actions of the Promoters/Organisers. They should -irmly but tactfully avoid giving such advice, which often
arises from a question that is a concealed protest. Once having given solicited or unsolicited advice to
competitors or organisers, the Stewards have automatically debarred themselves from dealing with any
protest which may subsequently arise on the matter: Stewards who thus compromise their positions
cannot carry out their judicial duties, and powers, and this gives rise to unnecessary appeals.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 13 | 66Competitors are deemed to know the NCRs and it is not the function of the Stewards (Race Director,
Clerk of Course, Event Secretary or any other of>icial) to assist or give advice to competitors
regarding the manner and method in which protests should be lodged.
17.4. Pre-event Meeting
A meeting will be held between the organisers and the Race Direction before the event at a time stipulated in
the Supplementary Regulations, and after the circuit control in all classes. This meeting can involve the
following persons:- Members of the Organising Committee and the Race Direction Committee. It may also
include the Secretary of the Meeting, the Chief Timekeeper and the Chief Scrutineer, the Paddock and the Flag
Marshal responsible, the Medical OfWicer, representatives of the Industry and riders, etc. If the Chief Medical
OfWicer is not present, the organiser must be able to discuss the medical installations and evacuation plan for
the event.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 14 | 66PART V: SPORTING REGULATIONS
18.The Calendar
18.1. The calendar of races counting for the Championships will be, in principle, published by no later than
30th November of the preceding year.
18.2. The season is deWined as starting on the day after the Winal race of the year, and Winishing on the day of the
Winal race of the following year.
19.Classes (AMENDED 1st August 2020 and 9th December 2020)
Classes will be for the following categories and are subject to change as the sport develops and at the discretion of
the SNC Commission:
Categorisation is by Engine conWigurations and displacement capacities.
The displacement capacity bore and stroke must remain at the homologated size. Modifying the bore and
stroke to reach class limits is not allowed.
Superbike (No Change)
Over 749cc up to 1,000cc – 4 stroke – 3 and 4 cylinders
Over 850cc up to 1,299cc – 4 stroke – 2 cylinders
A special dispensation shall be granted to superbikes with an engine capacity of up to 1,500cc
inline 4 cylinder provided the race does not involve a drag race.
Supersport (Amended 01.08.2020)
Over 400cc up to 636cc – 4 stroke – 4 cylinders
Over 500cc up to 675cc – 4 stroke – 3 cylinders
Over 599cc up to 750cc – 4 stroke – 2 cylinders
Supersport 300 (Amended 09.12.2020)
For 2020 the following will be legal (this list can be amended at any time by SNC):
1. Honda CBR500R
2. Kawasaki Ninja 300 (EX300ADF) - not included on FIM Supersport 300 WC Regulations
2020
3. Kawasaki Ninja 400
4. KTM RC390
5. KTM RC390R
6. Yamaha YZF-R3
7. Yamaha YZF-R25 - not included on FIM Supersport 300 WC Regulations 2020
In addition, single or two cylinder motorcycles falling within 300cc to 471cc that are retailed locally:
8. Benelli 302
9. Zontes 310
10. CFMOTO 400NK
Sport 200 (New)
Over 200cc up to 299cc - 4 stroke - 1 or 2 cylinders
Sport 100 (New)
Over 100cc up to 199cc - 4 stroke - 1 cylinder
Supermoto (Amended - under development)
Super Motard bikes 250cc to 640cc
ClassiWication into Supermoto Lites and Supermoto Premier will depend on the entries
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 15 | 66Juniormoto (New - under development)
Over 50cc up to 125cc Motocross Bikes
Mini bike – up to 50cc – Not a championship category, but is recommended to encourage new riders
To constitute a class and earn championship points, there must be at least 3 eligible qualiWied riders at
registration for the event. Amalgamation of classes may take place but amalgamation does not upgrade a
competitor to a higher class and does not serve to help meet the minimum number of starters for any class for the
purpose of eligibility for championship points. Amalgamation must be acceptable by all riders.
20.Eligibility of Competitors
All National Championship riders shall be in possession of a National Competition Licence valid for motorcycle
circuit racing and issued by MSFK. (See Appendix 2 MSFK Licence Application Form). The MSFK shall grant or
withhold approval based on the rider’s previous racing experience. Licences can, in certain circumstances, be for a
single event, annual or for the series.
Riders must be a member of a MSFK AfWiliated Club.
21.Minimum & Maximum age (Amended)
Licences for riders are issued only when the minimum age has been attained as below:
CLASS MINIMUM AGE MAXIMUM AGE
Juniormoto: 6 years 13 years
Sport 100: 13 years* 50 years
Sport 200: 18 years 50 years
Supermoto: 18 years 50 years
Supersport 300: 18 years 50 years
Supersport: 18 years 50 years
Superbike: 18 years 50 years
* The minimum age 13 years applies to bikes below 125cc, bikes over 125 cc is 18 years
The limit for the minimum age starts on the date of the rider’s birthday.
The limit for the maximum age Winishes at the end of the year in which the rider reaches the age limit deWined
above.
Riders over 50 years and riders who have recovered from a recent injury, require specialised medical clearance.
(See Special Examination Form in Appendix 2 folder).
22.Entries
22.1. Riders must submit their entry forms and entry fee to the Organiser Event Secretariat by the deadline
indicated in the SRs.
22.2. Team application (where applicable) must indicate the riders designated and the class in which they will
participate. Every team accepted for participation must complete an entry form for each rider 30 days
before the season starts.
22.3. Provisional : The Superbike Commission will select the riders accepted for participation in the season,
which commences on the day after the last event of the preceding season.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 16 | 6622.4. In an effort to encourage commitment and courtesy from riders, competitors must give one week notice
before cancelling their participation in a scheduled race. Failure to which Wive (5) points shall be
deducted from their championship points. Extenuating circumstances such as emergencies will be
allowed after the scheduled race – on a case-by-case basis.
22.5. The Event Organiser shall not refund monies paid in registration for races if the competitor does not
participate in a race. Under the extenuating circumstances the money may be carried forward to the next
race.
22.6. Every rider accepted for participation must comply with the requirements to participate in certain
promotional activities as deWined in the Participation Agreement with MSFK or the Organiser:
a) Riders must, if requested, attend any pre-event press conference prior to the Event subject to
reasonable prior notice from the Organiser.
b) Riders must comply in full with the podium procedures as designated in the MSFK GCRs and NCRs.
c) Riders must make themselves available for such promotional activities as may reasonably be
designated.
d) All of the riders must be aware of the utmost importance of full compliance with the designated
procedures for promotional activities, press conferences, podium ceremonies and prize giving
ceremonies.
22.7. A rider shall be deemed to have taken part in the event when he participates in, at least, one practice
session.
22.8. A rider shall be deemed to have started a race when he participates in, at least, the Wirst lap of the race.
23.Public Pronouncements by Riders / Teams
Teams and Riders must avoid any public declaration or press release, which could damage or negatively affect the
MSFK and Superbike Sport in Kenya. Accordingly, it is an obligation for all Riders, Teams and Team directors and/
or personnel and/or representative thereof, to refrain from releasing any public pronouncement which may
irresponsibly harm the lawful interests of the MSFK Members or which may be contrary to the integrity of MSFK
or the sport.
24.Racing Numbers
24.1. Each rider accepted for the Championship will be allocated a speciWic racing number, which will be valid
for the whole Championship.
24.2. Numbers 1, 2 and 3 can only be allocated to the winner of the respective Class in the preceding year if
that rider is still riding in the same class he won in the current year.
24.3. Riders shall maintain their respective racing number even after winning their class.
24.4. Any conWlict in racing numbers will be resolved by the SNC. A speciWic number can only be used by one
rider in the speciWic class/race.
24.5. The SNC shall utilise a “use it or lose it” policy. Riders who have not participated for two (2) years in the
National Championship lose their numbers. Exemptions shall be made by SNC to retain or retire certain
numbers for accomplished riders or in honour of departed riders.
24.6. The speciWication of numbers and number plates are prescribed in Appendix 3.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 17 | 6625.Schedule / Programme (Amended)
25.1. The provisional event schedule will be as follows and included in the approved SRs:
Start End DATE:
7:00 8:15 Scrutineering
8:15 8:30 First Riders’ BrieWing
8:30 9:45 Practise / QualiWiers
9:55 10:15 Race 1 – Minibike (3 laps) / Juniormoto (10 laps)
10:15 10:35 Race 1 – Sport 100 & Sport 200 (15 laps)
10:45 11:15 Race 1 – Supersport 300 (18 laps)
11:20 11:50 Race 1 – Supermoto (20 laps)
11:50 11:55 Race 1 – Supersport (20 laps)
12:00 12:30 Race 1 – Superbike (25 laps)
12:40 13:00 Race 2 – Minibike (3 laps) / Juniormoto (10 laps)
13:00 14:00 Lunch / Feature Events
14:00 14:20 Race 2 – Sport 100 & Sport 200 (15 laps)
14:25 14:50 Race 2 – Supersport 300 (18 laps)
14:55 15:20 Race 2 – Supermoto (20 laps)
15:30 15:55 Race 2 – Supersport (20 laps)
16:00 16:30 Race 2 – Superbike (25 laps)
17:00 18:00 Prize Giving & Awards
18:00 Event Closes/Ends
25.2. The above schedule and race order is set by the Organiser and can only be varied as follows:
i) Prior to the event by the Organiser;
ii) During the event by the Race Direction.
25.3. Punctuality is mandatory and lateness will be penalised at the discretion of the Race Direction and as
deWined in Art. 63.
25.4. The Wirst Race/Jury Meeting will take place before the First Rider BrieWing. The second Jury meeting will
take place before second riders meeting. The Race Direction will determine the schedule of Jury
Meetings as and when the need arises.
25.5. The schedule may include an allotted time for riders and teams to make track laps by bicycle or on foot.
25.6. All trafWic at this time must be in the circuit direction.
25.7. Technical Control and Medical Control:
i) Riders/Teams in the Superbike, Supersport, Supermoto, Supersport 300, Sport 250 and Minimoto
classes may present a maximum of two motorcycles per rider for Technical Control, which will be
carried out according the published schedule, prior to the Wirst practice.
ii) Riders/Teams who do not comply with the schedule for technical or medical controls will not be
allowed to take part in the event, unless the Race Direction grants a waiver.
25.8. (Provisional) Eligibility to participate in a race may be subject to quali-ication.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 18 | 6626.Rider etiquette – Rules of conduct and Racing conduct
i) Competitors must not resort to derogatory language or action that may disgrace the reputation of
the Organiser, sponsors or any other ofWicials of the event, unfair or dangerous conduct. Breach of
this regulation may render the guilty party liable to exclusion.
ii) Competitors are forbidden under pain of disqualiWication to behave in an unsporting manner.
iii) All competitors must behave in an open-minded and impartial manner, mind their language and
always act in the spirit of sportsmanship.
iv) All competitors must follow the instructions of race ofWicials throughout the event.
v) Competitors must take responsibility for their own riders, pit crews, support staff as well as their
guests action.
vi) Teams must ensure that fuels are properly managed while in storage at their own responsibility.
27.Practice Sessions (including Warm Up)
a. Riders will commence practice from the pit lane when the green light/Wlag is displayed at the exit of the pit
lane.
b. The duration of practice will commence from the illumination of the green light. A countdown will be
shown on the ofWicial Timekeeping monitors to indicate the minutes of practice remaining.
c. The end of practice will be indicated by the waving of a chequered Wlag at which time the pit exit will be
closed. A rider’s time will continue to be recorded until he passes the Winish line, after the allotted time
has elapsed. After the chequered Wlag, riders complete one additional lap and exit the track through the
pit entry lane to return to the pits.
d. If practice is interrupted due to an incident or any other reason, then a red Wlag will be waved at the start
line and at all marshals posts. All riders must return slowly to the pit lane. When practice is restarted, the
time remaining will be that shown on the monitors of the ofWicial timekeepers at the moment the red Wlags
were waved.
e. After practice has started, it is not permitted for any person to alter the condition of the racing surface of
the circuit. This includes Track Marshals and other OfWicials, who cannot clean the track surface without
prior instructions and/or authorisation from the Race Director and/or the Safety Director.
28.Qualifying Times (Provisional clause for future)
29.Lap time (Provisional)
a. All laps of the riders will be timed.
b. A rider can only establish a new lap record for a circuit during a race.
c. For both practice and race, the lap time is the subtraction of the time between two consecutive crossings
of the plane of the Winish line indicated by the line painted on the track.
30.Grid Positions
a. The pole position, allocated to the fastest rider, will be determined during the homologation of the circuit.
b. For all classes, the Grid will be arranged in the “in echelon” 3-3-3-3 conWiguration.
c. Each line will be offset.
d. There will be a distance of 9 metres between each row.
e. A rider who misses the qualifying session will start the race from the back of the grid. In the event the
riders number more than one, a qualifying session will be held for them. The best times will be used to
allocate the starting positions at the back of the grid; this is irrespective of whether the times set are
faster than those of the other riders in the ofWicial qualifying session.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 19 | 66f. Where qualifying times have not been recorded for whatever reason, grid positions will be at the
discretion of the Race Director & CoC. The Race Direction may use championship points standing to date
or run a qualifying round per class for best position.
31.Races (Amended)
a. The Race Direction must determine the length of races after publication of the calendar.
b. Only the Race Direction may vary the length of a race.
c. The Race distance for each class is as follows:
i. Sport 100 - 20 kms
ii. Sport 200 - 20 kms
iii. Supersport 300 - 25 kms
iv. Supermoto - 28 kms
v. Supersport - 28 kms
vi. Superbike - 35 kms
d. A visible countdown board will be shown at the Winish line to indicate the number of remaining laps in the
race.
e. In the event of amalgamation of classes, the race length will be that of the lower class.
32.Flags and Lights
Marshals and other ofWicials display Wlags or lights to provide information and/or convey instructions to the riders.
All Wlags are presented waved. (Refer to Appendix IV).
32.1. Flags and Lights Used to Provide Information:
Green Flag
• The track is clear
• This Wlag must be waved at each Wlag marshal post for the Wirst lap of each practice session and of the warm up,
for the sighting lap and for the warm up lap.
• This Wlag must be shown waved at the Wlag marshal post immediately after the incident that necessitated the
use of one or more yellow Wlags.
• This Wlag may be waved at pit exit, in conjunction with the ofWicial signal of the green light, as an extra signal
that pit lane exit is open.
Yellow and Red Striped Flag
• The adhesion on this section of the track could be affected by any reason other than rain.
• This Wlag must be shown waved at the Wlag marshal post.
White Flag with diagonal red cross
• Drops of rain on this section of the track.
• This Wlag must be waved at the Wlag marshal post.
White Flag with diagonal red cross + Yellow and Red Striped Flag
• Rain on this section of the track.
• These Wlags must be waved together at the Wlag marshal post.
Blue Flag
• Waved at the Wlag marshal post, this Wlag indicates to a rider that he is about to be overtaken.
• During the practice sessions, the rider concerned must keep his line and slow down gradually to allow the
faster rider to pass him.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 20 | 66• During the race, the rider that is about to be lapped must allow the rider(s) who are lapping him to pass him
at the earliest opportunity, and passing within a group of lapped riders is forbidden under the blue Wlag.
• When the Blue Wlag is waved at a marshal post after the pit lane exit, this Wlag indicates to a rider exiting pit
lane that riders are approaching on track. The rider exiting pit lane must do so safely and without disturbing
riders on track.
Chequered Black/White Flag
• This Wlag will be waved at the Winish line to indicate the Winish of race or practice session.
Chequered Black/White Flag and Blue Flag
• The chequered black/white Wlag will be waved together with the blue Wlag at the Winish line when a rider(s)
precedes closely the leader during the Winal lap before the Winish line (see Art. 35.1).
Green Light
• This light must be switched on at the pit lane exit to signal the start of each practice session and of the warm
up, the start of the sighting lap(s) and the start of the warm up lap.
Flashing Blue Lights
• Will be switched on at the pit lane exit at all time during practices and races.
32.2. Flags Which Convey Information and Instructions:
Yellow Flag
• Waved at each row of the starting grid, this Wlag indicates that the start of the race is delayed. Waved at one
row (or more) of the starting grid, this Wlag indicates that a rider on that row is having difWiculties.
• A single yellow Wlag waved at the Wlag marshal post indicates that there is a danger ahead beside the track.
• Two yellow Wlags waved together at the Wlag marshal post indicate that there is a hazard wholly or partly
blocking the track.
• The waving of a single or a double yellow Wlag does not signify a degree of danger, but only the location of the
incident.
• The riders must slow down and be prepared to stop. Overtaking is forbidden up until the point where the
green Wlag is waved.
• Any infringement of this rule during a practice session will result in the cancellation of the time of the lap
during which the infraction occurred.
• An infringement of this rule during the race will result in a penalty.
• If a change of position penalty is imposed, boards will be displayed for the rider on the Winish line during a
maximum of 5 laps, indicating the number of positions the rider must go back. If the rider does not go back
after the board has been presented 5 times, he will be penalized by a ride through.
• In both cases, further penalties may also be imposed.
• If immediately after having overtaken, the rider realises that he committed an infraction, he must raise his
hand and let pass the rider(s) that he has overtaken. In this case, no penalty will be imposed.
• During the Winal inspection lap, this Wlag must be waved at the exact place where the Wlag marshal will be
positioned during the practices, the warm ups and races.
White Flag
• Waved at the Wlag marshal post during the race, this Wlag indicates that the riders are allowed to change
machine.
• Only the Race Direction can take this decision.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 21 | 66Red Flag and Red Lights
• When the race or practice is being interrupted, the red Wlag will be waved at each Wlag marshal post and the red
lights around the track will be switched on. Riders must return slowly to the pits.
• When the pit-lane exit is closed, the light will be switched on, and the red Wlag may be used in conjunction with
the ofWicial red light signal.
• Riders are not allowed to exit the pit lane.
• The red Wlag will be shown motionless on the starting grid at the end of the warm up lap.
• The red Wlag may also be used to close the track.
• The red lights will be switched on at the start line for between 2 and 5 seconds to start each race.
Black Flag
• This Wlag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is waved at each Wlag marshal post together with
the rider’s number. The rider must stop at the pits at the end of the current lap and cannot restart, when/if
this Wlag results from a penalty.
• This Wlag can also be presented to a rider for a reason other than a penalty (eg. to rectify a non-dangerous
technical problem such as a transponder problem).
Black Flag with orange disk
• This Wlag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is waved at each Wlag marshal post together with
the rider’s number. This Wlag informs the rider that his motorcycle has mechanical problems likely to
endanger himself or others, and that he must immediately leave the track.
32.3. Flag Dimension
The Wlag dimension should be 80 cms in the vertical and 100 cms in the horizontal.
The Wlag dimension will be checked the day preceding the day of the Wirst practice session.
32.4. Flag Colour
The Pantones for the colours are as follows:
• Orange: Pantone 151 C
• Black: Pantone Black C
• Blue: Pantone 298 C
• Red: Pantone 186 C
• Yellow: Pantone Yellow 186 C
• Green: Pantone 348 C
The Wlag colours will be checked the day preceding the day of the Wirst practice session.
32.5. Rider’s number Board
Black board (70 cm horizontal x 50 cm vertical) which enables the race number of a rider to be attached with a set
of numbers in white, whose stroke width is minimum 4 cm and height minimum 30 cm. This board must be
available at each Wlag marshal post.
32.6. Flags Marshals posts
The location will be Wixed during the circuit homologation.
32.7. Marshals Uniforms
It is strongly recommended the marshal’s uniforms to be in white, orange or green (Ref. Pantone: 151 C) and the
raincoat to be transparent.
33.Medical cars
The medical cars must be equipped with yellow Wlashing lights. The words “MEDICAL or AMBULANCE” should be
clearly indicated on the back and the sides of the car.
MSFK SB SS GCRs 2021 (Amended 9/12/2020) Page 22 | 6634.Behaviour During Practice And Race
34.1. Riders Must Obey The Flag Signals, The Light Signals, And The Boards Which Convey Instructions
1. Riders must ride in a responsible manner that does not cause danger to other competitors or participants,
either on the track or in the pit-lane. Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with one of the
following penalties: Wine, time penalty, disqualiWication, withdrawal of Championship points, or
suspension.
2. Riders should use only the track and the pit-lane. However, if a rider accidentally leaves the track then he
may rejoin it at the place indicated by the marshals or at a place which does not provide an advantage to
him. Any infringement of this rule during the practices or warm up will be penalised by the cancellation of
the lap time concerned and during the race, by a time penalty. Further penalties (such as Wine,
disqualiWication, or withdrawal of Championship points) may also be imposed.
3. Any repairs or adjustments along the racetrack must be made by the rider working alone with absolutely
no outside assistance. The marshals may assist the rider to the extent of helping him to lift the machine
and holding it whilst any repairs or adjustments are made. The marshal may then assist him to re-start
the machine.
4. If a rider intends to retire, then he must park his motorcycle in a safe area as indicated by the marshals.
5. If a rider encounters a problem with the machine which will result in his retirement from the practice or
the race, then he should not attempt to tour at reduced speed to the pits but should pull off the track and
park his machine in a safe place as indicated by the marshals.
6. Riders are not permitted to return slowly to the pits for any reason during practice or racing.
7. Riders may enter the pits during the race, but taking the motorcycle inside the pit box is not permitted.
Any infringement of this rule will be penalised with a disqualiWication.
8. Riders who stop their engines in the pits may be assisted to re-start their motorcycle by the mechanics.
9. Riders are not allowed to transport another person on their machine or to be transported by another
rider on his machine.
10. Riders must adopt a position with their feet on the footrests.
11. Riders who fall from their machine during practise must be cleared by the CMO in the same event. If
cleared, the bike must be re-inspected by Technical Control before race. Riders falling during Race 1 may
resume the current race at the discretion of the CoC/RD and must be cleared to participate in Race 2 by
the CMO and their bike re-inspected. A rider falling more than once in the same race (posing a danger to
himself or other racers) may be black Wlagged at the discretion of the CoC/RD.
12. Riders must not ride or push their motorcycles in the opposite direction of the circuit, either on the track
or in the pit lane, unless doing so under the direction of an OfWicial.
13. No signal of any kind may pass between a moving motorcycle and anyone connected with the
motorcycle’s entrant or rider, save for the signal from the time keeping transponder, or legible messages
on a pit board or body movements by the rider.
14. Automatic timing devices, provided they do not disrupt ofWicial timekeeping methods, are not considered
as telemetry.
15. The carrying of on-board cameras is only permitted with the prior approval, in writing to the Clerk of
Course. The installation of the camera is only permitted on the motorcycle and must be approved by the
Chief Technical OfWicer. On-board cameras are not permitted on the helmet or any part of the body of the
rider.
16. A speed limit may be imposed in the Pit Lane.
(i) Any rider found to have exceeded the limit during the practice will be subject to a penalty as
described in the Supplementary Regulations.
(ii) Any rider who exceeds the pit lane speed limit during a race will be penalised with a time penalty
as described in the Supplementary Regulations.
(iii) The Clerk of the Course must communicate the offence of the pit to the rider.
17. In the interest of safety, a rider may not stop his machine on the racing surface during the slow down lap
when returning to the pits after the chequered Wlag. (Exception see Art 34.1(19)).
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