rule book
Here are the basic rules, for any WOR event
Outside of the racing
- Strictly No riding in paddock and parking fields.
- Do not leave any litter behind, this will be strictly monitored.
- You must always park your vehicles where an official has asked you to.
- Do not start bike engine until 9.30am at the earliest.
- When possible please book in prior to the race, day entries NOW carry a £5 surcharge for registered members and £10 for non-members.
- Always check that overnight camping is available before setting off.
- Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times at an event venue.
- Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times at an event.
- Abuse to any official or marshal or non compliance with any instruction will lead to you being removed from the event.
- No camp fires at ANY event unless authorised by WOR Events.
Racing rules...
Non compliance of these rules will result in instant EXCLUSION.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
- Strictly No refuelling with engine running.
- Fuelling is only allowed in the fuel area.
- Only 1 pit crew per rider is allowed in pit area to service rider.
- The red flagged area means walking pace, fuel area / lap scoring etc.
- Overtaking in lap scoring lane is strictly prohibited.
- All riders MUST stop at lap scoring.
- Bikes MUST have clear race numbers on ALL THREE sides of machine.
- All riders must have the minimum of Helmet, Boots, & Goggles.
- Helmets MUST be fastened at ALL times.
- Only 1 bike is permitted per rider/per race.
- Riders must sign on before competing.
- Course cutting is strictly not allowed unless instructed by an official member of WOR race staff.
- Riding through the course markings, i.e. stakes and tape is INSTANT exclusion.
- Do not EVER travel against oncoming traffic in ANY event.
- Noisy bikes will not be tolerated.
- Noisy bikes will not be allowed to start and will receive NO refund.
- Noisy bikes that become noisy within the race duration will be removed from the track. (i.e... lost silencer at 1 hour mark etc!)
- 96db is maximum noise level ...94db is preferred. It is rider responsibility to maintain and silence his/her exhaust levels.
- Abusive behaviour to other riders or officials is strictly prohibited.
- Faster riders must NOT shout or beep horns etc to pass slower riders as this causes accidents and rider intimidation.
- Pit crew's rider supporters MUST keep away from the lap scoring area at all times, Rider will be excluded if there are persistent offenders.
Stuff that's ok in the racing...
- You CAN swap wheels on a machine in the event of a puncture/ moose break up etc...
- Fast fills are allowed to be used in pits.
- If you are retiring from an event you CAN cross the tracks for a quicker way back to paddock as long as its safe.
- You CAN ride your machines to start line/tech inspection at walking pace.
- You CAN receive goggles/drink etc from helpers at any point of trackside, apart from lap scoring area.
- You CAN ask an official for advice at ANY TIME.
Finally...
- A rider can be moved up or down a class at any time by the WOR Events management team, if he or she is deemed to be in the wrong group, i.e. lapping the entire field in their class.(they would lose any preivious points gained)
- Generally 3 podium visits in a lower class(Novice) and that rider is upgraded.
- It is up to the rider to select the best class for his/her ability.
- The Novice class does not score points towards any championship.(trophies only)
- The Hobby Class rides for fun with printed results but NO trophies.
- The best lady receives an award at each event.
- The points system for each championship will be scored to 10th place in each class.
- 1st = 20pts,2nd = 16pts, 3rd = 13pts, 4th = 11pts, 5th = 9pts, 6th = 7pts, 7th = 5pts, 8th = 3pts, 9th = 2pts, 10th = 1pt
- The "Race Series" prize fund will be split between 6 classes in 2008 with 1st in each group receiving £500, 2nd £250 and 3rd £100, The youth riders will receive product racer packs.
- The classes for the 2008 "Race Series" are Elite/ Expert/ Clubman/ o'35/ o'45/ Sportsman/Youth.
- The remaining non championship classes are Novice/ Hobby/ Over 40 AM