BAHRAIN MOTORCYCLE RACING 600 SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 600 SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 600 HORNET CHAMPIONSHIP

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1 BAHRAIN MOTORCYCLE RACING 600 SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 600 SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 600 HORNET CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTING & TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2018/19 This book (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Regulations") has been printed on and named BMR600ChampionshipRegs Successive editions can be printed for supplementing and/or amending. The new editions will be named the same with an amendment to the numbering at the end of the name referring to the date (201819BMR600ChampionshipRegsXXXXXX), dated and issued to all relevant Bodies. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES THAT TAKE PLACE AFTER THE PRINTED VERSIONS DURING THE 2017/18 SEASON WILL BE MADE ELECTRONICALLY, AND THE ON-LINE VERSIONS WOULD THEN BE THE PREVAILING VERSIONS. THIS BOOK PREVAILS ALL PREVIOUS RULE BOOKS EXCEPT THOSE REFERRED TO AS AN APPENDIX

2 CONTENT GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS AND CONDITIONS 3 1. SPORTING REGULATIONS INTRODUCTION EVENTS THE PADDOCK OFFICIALS THE CALENDAR CLASSES ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS ENTRIES STARTING NUMBERS SCHEDULE TECHNICAL CONTROL FREE PRACTICE QUALIFYING GRID POSITIONS RACES START PROCEDURE BEHAVIOR DURING PRACTICE, QUALIFYING & RACE PIT STOPS FINISH OF RACE & RACE RESULTS INTERRUPTION OF A RACE RESTARTING A RACE THAT HAS BEE INTERRUPTED PARC FERME CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS, CLASSIFICATION & PRIZES FLAGS & LIGHTS INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATION TO COMPETITORS PROTESTS & APPEALS SUPERSPORT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MOTORCYCLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS AND DISPLACEMENT CAPACITIES BALANCING VARIOUS MOTORCYCLE CONCEPTS MINIMUM WEIGHT NUMBERS AND NUMBER PLATES FUEL TYRES ENGINE ELECTRICS & ELECTRONICS SUPERSTOCK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & REGULATIONS DISPLACEMENT CAPACITY POWER MEASUREMENT NUMBER PLATE COLORS 49 2 P age

3 3.4. FUEL MACHINE SPECIFICATION ALTERATIONS HELMETS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING HORNET TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & REGULATIONS DISPLACEMENT CAPACITY POWER MEASUREMENT NUMBER PLATE COLORS FUEL MACHINE SPECIFICATION ALTERATIONS HELMETS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE COMPLIANCE CONTROL CONFLICTS WITH NSC PROTEST PROCEDURE 64 GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS AND CONDITIONS All Riders, Officials, Promoters/Organizers and all the persons involved in any capacity whatsoever participating in the Bahrain Motorcycle Racing Championship ( Championship ) undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees, and agents, to observe all the provisions of: 1. BMF National Sporting Code 2. SPORTING REGULATIONS 3. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 4. TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE as supplemented and amended from time to time ("Regulations"). All the persons mentioned above may be penalized in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations. It is the responsibility of the Rider to ensure that all persons concerned with his/her entry observe all the requirements of the Regulations. The responsibility of the Rider, during any part of the Event with respect to observance of the Regulations, is joint. All persons concerned in any way with an entered motorcycle 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 as supplied. All entry fees by the Riders are to be paid directly to the BMR 600 Promoter prior or on the day of the event. Failure to do so may result in refusal of entry to the round in question. 3 P age

4 1. SPORTING REGULATIONS 1.1. INTRODUCTION A Riders Championship comprising a series of motorcycle races sanctioned by the Bahrain Motor Federation ("BMF") under the provisions of the Bahrain National Sporting Code ( NSC ) EVENTS The Event shall be deemed to commence at the scheduled time for Technical and Sporting Checks and finish after all the races at the expiry of the deadline for the lodging of a protest and the time at which technical or sporting verifications have been concluded, whichever is the latest Events will be staged at the Bahrain International Circuit ("BIC") Organizers for the Championship will be the Bahrain Motorcycle Club (BMC) ("Organizer") The Organizer is responsible for providing the facilities and personnel to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the event BIC shall arrange for the provision of an insurance for third party liability for each meeting to cover BIC liability and that of all Participants, Riders, Sponsors, and Officials in case of accidents to third parties during a meeting or practices THE PADDOCK The Paddock, pits should be available to Riders at least one hour prior to the start of the event OFFICIALS The following Officials are nominated to ensure smooth and efficient running of the Event: Permanent Steward TBC Permanent Race Director (RD) - TBC Chief Scrutineer TBC 1.5. THE CALENDAR The calendar of races counting for the Championship is as follows: Round 1: 12 October 2018 Round 4: 11 January 2019 Round 2: 02 November 2018 Round 5: 01 February 2019 Round 3: 07 December 2018 Round 6: 08 March 2019 Round 7: 26 April P age

5 1.6. CLASSES The BMR 600 Championship will have three (3) Classes: Supersport - Engine sizes as specified 2.2 (Technical Regulations) SuperStock - Engine sizes as specified 3.1.1, 3.1.2, (Technical Regulations) Hornet Engine size 600cc Technical Regulations governing this class are provided under chapter 2 of the Regulations ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS The Rider must be in possession of the adequate Motorcycle Circuit Competition License issued by the BMF, FIM or a license issued by his/her ASN of residence Minimum age for the Championship is 16 years The limit for the minimum age starts on the date of the Rider s birthday The limit for the maximum age finishes at the end of the year in which the Rider reaches the age of An application into the Championship is to be submitted to the Championship Promoter for an approval of entry The Rider must register and complete at least two (2) rounds of the championship to be considered eligible for championship points and trophies. Single round entries (Guest Riders) to the Championship are not allowed at any time ENTRIES Riders must compulsorily attend any briefings organized The Riders will be previously informed in writing about the place, date and time of the briefing Failure to attend the briefing in full will result in judicial sanction(s) as per the BMF NSC A waiver can be granted by the RD if sufficient notice or justification is provided A Rider shall be deemed to have taken part in the event when he enters the race track in at least, one practice session A Rider shall be deemed to have started a race when he participates in, at least, the first lap of the race. 5 P age

6 1.9. STARTING NUMBERS Each Rider accepted to the Championship is free to choose a number between 1 and 100 and will be valid for the whole Championship season. Number 1 will be reserved for the champion of the previous season and will remain unassigned should he/she choose not to carry it SCHEDULE The Event Schedule will be communicated on an event basis with the following sessions incorporated: 60 SIGN-UP & TECHNICAL CHECKS 20 DRIVERS BRIEFING 30 FREE PRACTICE 20 QUALIFYING 11 LAPS RACE 1 11 LAPS RACE The above schedule can only be varied as follows: a. Prior to the event by the Organizer & BMF; b. During the event by the Stewards TECHNICAL CONTROL All motorcycles should be checked by the Scrutineer prior to first participation in practice on safety aspects, according to the published schedule. At the Discretion of the Chief Scrutineer, machines may be checked earlier than the schedule if the machines are ready. Unless a waiver is granted by the RD, Riders who do not comply with the schedule for technical control will not be allowed to take part in the event The procedure for Technical Control is described in the Technical Regulations All motorcycles to remain at the circuit throughout the duration of the event. Motorcycles that leave the circuit prior to the end of the event and scrutineering will be disqualified from the round Refueling is strictly prohibited in the pits and pit lanes except I the designated area FREE PRACTICE During Free Practice: a. The duration of Practice will commence from the illumination of the green light at 6 P age

7 the Pit Exit. b. The waving of a Checkered Flag, at which time the pit exit will be closed, will indicate the end of Practice. A Rider's time will continue to be recorded until he passes the finish line after the allotted time has elapsed. After the Checkered Flag Riders may complete the lap prior to enter the pits. c. If Practice is interrupted due to an incident or any other reason, then a red flag will be displayed 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 count-down device in the pit lane and on the monitors of the Official timekeepers at the moment the red flags were displayed. d. After Practice has started, the condition of the racing surface of the circuit should not be altered except on instruction from the RD in response to a localized change in conditions Motorcycles During the event a Rider may only use one motorcycle, as presented for Technical Control for the duration of the event. Use of another motorcycle is cause for an immediate disqualification of round Lap Time All laps of the Riders will be timed. A new lap record for a circuit can only be established by a Rider during a race. Both for Practice and for Race, the lap time is the subtraction of the time between two consecutive crossings of the plane of the finish line indicated by the line painted on the track Free Practice Results The results will be based on the fastest time recorded by the Riders in Free Practice QUALIFYING Qualifying will commence from the illumination of the green light at the Pit Exit The waving of a Checkered Flag, at which time the pit exit will be closed, will indicate the end of Qualifying. A Rider's time will continue to be recorded until he passes the finish line after the allotted time has elapsed. After the Checkered Flag Riders may complete the lap prior to enter the pits If Qualifying is interrupted due to an incident or any other reason, then a red flag will be displayed at the start line and at all Marshals posts. All Riders must return slowly to the pit lane. When Qualifying is restarted, the time remaining will be that shown on the count-down device in the pit lane and on the monitors of the Official timekeepers at the moment the red flags were displayed After Qualifying has started, the condition of the racing surface of the circuit should not be altered except on instruction from the RD in response to a localized change in conditions. 7 P age

8 To qualify for the Race, a Rider must set at least 3 timed laps and must not exceed the 120% off the fastest lap set on the day Any Rider who fails to achieve a qualifying time will be permitted to take part in the race provided that he/she has set at least 3 timed laps during Free Practice and within the limits of article Such Riders will start the race from the back of the grid, according to their free practice times Riders may enter re-enter the pits for adjustments during the session and then rejoin the track again. Adjustments carried out must be in the presence of a scrutineer GRID POSITIONS The pole position, allocated to the fastest Rider, will be determined by the homologation of the circuit Grid positions for Race 1 are determined by qualifying results Grid positions for Race 2 are determined by results of Race The Grid will be arranged in the "in echelon" configuration. Each line will be offset. There will be a distance of 9 meters between each row RACES Race distance and limit will be determined by the Organizers after publication of the calendar with the following set as a basis: Race 1 = 11 Laps with a limit of 20 minutes Race 2 = 11 Laps with a limit of 20 minutes START PROCEDURE Normal Start Procedure a. Five ( 5) Minutes before the Start of the race - Pit lane exit opens for three (3) minutes for the formation/sighting lap. At the pit lane exit, green lights will be shown or green flags waved. b. Riders who do not go on to the grid may start the warm up lap from the pit lane under the instructions of the Marshal positioned at the pit lane exit. Riders starting the warm up lap from the pit lane must start the race from the back of the grid. c. When Riders reach the grid after the sighting lap(s) they must take up their 8 P age

9 positions. Officials will display panels, at the side of the track, indicating the row of the grid, to assist Riders in locating their grid position. Working on the machine on the grid is forbidden and may be penalized. All Riders must be in position on the grid with engines running. Any Rider who is unable to start his motorcycle must remove it off the track, under the control of the grid Marshals, where he may make further attempts to start it. Such Riders may start the warm up lap once other bikes have all passed by him and will start the race from the back of the grid. d. 30 Seconds before the Start of the Warm Up Lap - Display of 30 Seconds Board on the grid. e. No person (except essential Officials) is allowed to go on the grid at any time. f. Green light will be shown or green flag will be waved to start the Warm Up Lap. In the interest of safety, should a Rider stall his motorcycle, he may be assisted to restart. If, after a reasonable period, the engine does not start, then the Rider will be pushed off the track. The Riders will make one lap, at unrestricted speed, followed by a safety car. The safety car may overtake slow Riders. As soon as the Riders have passed the pit lane exit, the pit lane exit light will be turned green, and any Rider waiting in the pit lane will be permitted to join the warm up lap. 10 seconds later, the light will turn red. On returning to the grid, the Riders must take up their positions with the front wheel of their motorcycle up to or behind the front line and between the side lines defining the grid position and keep their engines running. If two or more Riders must start from the back of the grid, they will take up position in the order in which they qualified for the race. An Official will stand at the front of the grid holding a red flag motionless. g. Any Rider who arrives after the safety car has taken up its position at the back of the grid must take the last place on the grid and will start the race from there. In the case of more than one Rider arriving to the grid after the safety car, they will take the last places on the grid, in the order they arrive to the 9 P age

10 grid. h. Any Rider who encounters a problem with his motorcycle on the warm up lap may return to the pit lane and make repairs. Any Rider who stalls his engine on the grid or who has other difficulties must remain on the motorcycle and raise an arm. It is not permitted to attempt to delay the start by any other means. As each row of the grid is completed, the Officials will lower the panels indicating that their row is complete. Panels will not be lowered when a Rider in that row has indicated that he has stalled his motorcycle or has other difficulties. When all panels have been lowered and the safety car has taken up its position, an, an Official at the rear of the grid will wave a green flag. The Starter will then instruct the Official at the front of the grid, displaying the red flag, to walk to the side of the track. i. A red light will be displayed for between 2 and 5 seconds. It will go out to start the race. A safety car will follow behind the motorcycles for the whole of the first lap. The safety car must overtake slow Riders. Any Rider who anticipates the start or who is deliberately not placed in his starting box will be have 10 seconds added to his/her total race time. Anticipation of the start is defined by the motorcycle moving forward when the red lights are on. The Stewards will decide if a penalty will be imposed and must arrange everyone to be informed of such penalty before the end of the fourth lap. j. If, after the start of the race, a Rider stalls his motorcycle, then he may be assisted by being pushed along the track until the engine starts. If, after a reasonable period, the engine does not start, then the Rider will be pushed off the track. k. After the Riders have passed the exit of the pit lane, the exit will display a green light to start any Riders still in the pit lane. l. Should there be a problem that might prejudice safety at the start; the Starter will invoke the Start Delayed procedure as follows: 10 P age

11 A red flag is waved from the Starter s platform and the red light stays on. The Start Delayed board is displayed from the Starter s platform and a Marshal will wave a yellow flag at each row of the starting grid from the signaling platform. Riders must stay in their grid position with helmets on, engines may be switched off. The machine(s) which caused the Start Delayed procedure will be removed off the track. Only essential Officials are allowed on the grid, with the exception of camera crew(s) authorized by the Organizers. The start procedure will be re-commenced at the 1 minute board which the Starter will order to be displayed as soon as possible (normally as soon as all Riders on the grid are attended by their team). Display of 30 Second Board on the grid: All Riders must be in position on the grid with engines running. Any Rider who is unable to start his machine must remove it off the track. Green flag waved to start warm up lap. In the interest of safety, should a Rider stall his machine, he may be assisted to restart. If, after a reasonable period, the engine does not start, then the Rider will be pushed off the track. The race distance will be reduced by one lap. Any person who, due to his behavior on the grid is responsible for a start delayed may be further penalized Quick Restart Procedure When a race is stopped for reason other than weather conditions, Riders must return to the pit lane, unless otherwise instructed by Officials. If there is to be a second part to the race, minor repairs may be carried out and refueling is permitted. The following procedure will take place: a. Upon arrival in the pit lane, Riders may make adjustments to their motorcycle, refueling is permitted. (Prior to the start of the race, teams should ensure that all necessary equipment is located in the pit lane service area in a safe position). i. When all Riders have entered the pit lane the RD will announce the time remaining to the re-opening of the pit lane. ii. The duration between the red flag and the actual opening of the pit exit will be 10 minutes or more. iii. The time remaining to the opening of the pit exit will be displayed on timing screens. b. When the time period has elapsed, the pit lane exit will be opened for 11 P age

12 SIXTY SECONDS only. Riders will make one lap at unrestricted speed to the starting grid, followed by a Safety Car. Any Rider delaying the progress of the sighting lap will be overtaken by the Safety Car. Any Rider arriving behind the Safety Car must go into the pit lane. Such Riders will have to start the warm up lap from the pit lane and will start the race from the back of the grid. c. Any Riders remaining in the pit lane after it has been closed will have to start the warm up lap from the pit exit and start the race from the back of the grid. d. All Riders will arrive back on the starting grid, and stop, with engines running, no adjustments may be made. Any Rider encountering difficulties on the out lap from the pit exit may not go to the grid and must enter the pit lane. e. As soon as the Safety Car arrives on the back of the grid, a 20 seconds board will be shown. f. After 20 seconds have elapsed a green flag will be shown to start the warm up lap. g. The warm up lap will be completed at unrestricted speed, followed by a Safety Car. When the last Rider has passed the pit exit it will be opened for a period of 20 seconds to release any Rider waiting. The pit lane exit will remain closed until after the start of the race. Any Rider delaying the progress of the warm up lap will be overtaken by the Safety Car. h. Any Rider not able to leave the pit exit has a final option of starting the race from the pit exit. i. Upon arrival back at the starting grid, the normal start procedure will be followed, with the start signal given in the normal manner. j. Riders who started the warm up lap from the pit lane must start the race from the back of the grid as directed by Officials. Any Rider arriving after the Safety Car will also start from the back of the grid. k. After the start signal has been given and the last Rider has passed the pit exit, the pit exit will be opened. Any Riders still in the pit lane may then start the race up until the point when the lead Rider has crossed the finish line to complete the first racing lap. l. Any Rider taking up the wrong grid position will be penalise by adding 10 seconds to his total race time BEHAVIOR DURING PRACTICE, QUALIFYING & RACE 12 P age

13 Riders must obey the flag signals, the light signals, and the boards which convey instructions. Any infringement to this rule will be penalized accordingly Riders must have their race ware on at all times while on the track. Failure to abide by this rule will be penalized with one or more of the following penalties: Fine disqualification withdrawal of Championship points suspension Riders must ride in a responsible manner which 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 penalized with one or more of the following penalties: Reprimand Fine Drop of position(s) Time penalty Drop of any number of grid positions at the Rider s next race Disqualification Withdrawal of Championship points Suspension 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 Officials or at a place, which does not provide an advantage to him. Any infringement of this rule during the practices will be penalized by being dropped 2 grid positions of his qualifying grid, during qualifying will be penalized by the cancellation of the 2 best lap times and during the race, by adding 10 seconds to rider s total race time decided by the Stewards. Further penalties (such as fine - disqualification - withdrawal of Championship points) may also be imposed Any repairs or adjustments along the race track 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 motorcycle and holding it whilst any repairs or adjustments are made. The Marshal may then assist him to re-start the motorcycle. If the Rider intends to retire, then he must park his motorcycle in a safe area as indicated by the Marshals If the Rider encounters a problem with the motorcycle 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 motorcycle in a safe place (track openings marked in Orange color) or as indicated by the Marshals. 13 P age

14 Riders who are returning slowly to the pits for remedial work should ensure that they travel as far as possible off the racing line Riders who stop their engines in the pits may be assisted to re-start their motorcycle by the mechanics Riders are not allowed to transport another person on their motorcycle or to be transported by another Rider on his motorcycle 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 Official. Failure to abide by this rule will result in an immediate fine of BD50. A repeat of such an offense will result in a BD50 fine and exclusion from race Cameras may be supplied for a number of motorcycles selected at random. The cameras are to be mounted securely on the motorcycle in areas that do not hinder Riders view, movement or the movement of the machine. Riders must give reasonable access and assistance to the Officials designated to facilitate the mounting of the cameras A speed limit of 60 km/h will be enforced in the pit lane at all times during the event. Riders must respect the speed limit from where the sign 60 km/h is placed up to where the sign 60 Km/h crossed out is placed. Any Rider found to have exceeded the limit during: Practice - will be subject to a fine of BD20 + BD1 for every Km/h over the speed limit. Qualifying subject to a fine of BD20 + omission of the best two laps Race subject to a fine of BD second time penalty added to total race time Stopping on the track during any of the sessions is forbidden During the practice and qualifying sessions, practice starts are permitted as follows; a. After passing the Checkered flag at the end of practice and qualifying sessions, when it is safe to do so, off the racing line and only in the designated Practice Start Zone(s) and following the procedure, as communicated to Riders during briefing. b. Any Rider found to have infringed this rule will be subject to an instant fine of BD100. Further penalties may be applied at the discretion of the Stewards. 14 P age

15 If the winning Rider wishes to parade a flag, he must ride to the Pit exit at the end of the straight off the racing surface to collect the flag and then rejoin the circuit when it is safe to do so without taking an extra lap After the Checkered flag, Riders riding on the track must wear a safety helmet until they stop on the pit lane / Parc Fermé It is not permitted to ride racing motorcycles within the circuit other than in the pit lane or on the track Any Rider whose motorcycle spill oil on the track causing interruption of practice, qualifying or race twice in the same event may be penalized at the discretion of the Stewards with one of the following penalties: fine - disqualification - withdrawal of Championship points - suspension Penalties for infringement of Engine durability articles: a. Infringement during Free Practice or Qualifying: the Rider will start the race from the pit lane. b. Infringement during the race: disqualification Should a Rider have a Technical Protest lodged against him/her after Race 1 then he/she has three options; a. Immediate Examination (time allowing). b. Suspected/removed parts impounded for later inspection. c. Checking of all seals, use the machine as is in Race 2 and for any infractions found then penalties will be applied to BOTH races PIT STOPS Riders may enter the pits during the race. Refueling is strictly prohibited. Any infringement of this rule will be penalized with a disqualification. Rider may re-join the race provided the pit exit is open and the Blue Light shown or Blue Flag is waved FINISH OF RACE & RACE RESULTS When the leading Rider has completed the designated number of laps for the race, he will be shown a Checkered flag by an Official. The Checkered flag will continue to be displayed to the subsequent Riders. When the Checkered flag is shown to the leading Rider, no other Rider will be 15 P age

16 permitted to enter the track from the pit lane. As soon as the Checkered flag is shown to the leading Rider, the red light will be switched on at the pit lane exit or a Marshal showing a red flag will stand in the pit lane exit. If a Rider(s) closely precedes the leader during the final lap before the finish line, the Official will show to the Rider(s) and to the leader simultaneously the Checkered flag and the Blue flag. That means that the race is finished for the leader while the Rider(s) closely preceding the leader has (have) to complete the final lap and take the Checkered flag In case of a photo-finish between two, or more, Riders, the decision shall be taken in favor of the competitor whose front wheel leading edge crosses the plane of the finish line first. In case of ties, the Riders concerned will be ranked in the order of the best lap time made during the race The results will be based on the order in which the Riders cross the line and the number of laps completed To be counted as a finisher in the race and be included in the results a Rider must: a. Complete 75% of the race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number. In a 11 lap race that would be 8 laps. b. Cross the finish line on the race track (not in the pit lane) within three minutes of the race winner. The Rider must be in contact with his motorcycle The Riders classified in the first three positions in race 1 & 2 are to make their way, as quickly as possible, to the scrutineering bay. Following race 2, the first three finishers of both races are go to the podium for the awards ceremony. Participation in the podium ceremony by these Riders is compulsory. Riders must be wearing their suits and zipped up and have their helmets too. They may be requested to wear sponsor hats for the podium prize giving. Failure to comply with any of these requirements is an automatic fine of BD100 and 10 points deducted INTERRUPTION OF A RACE If the RD decides to interrupt a race, then red flags will be displayed at the finish line and at all Marshals' posts and he will switch on the red lights around the circuit. Riders must immediately slow down and return to the pit lane. The results will be the results taken at the last point where the leader and all other Riders on the same lap as the leader had completed a full lap without the red flag being displayed. 16 P age

17 Exception: if the race is interrupted after the Checkered flag, the following procedure will apply: a. For all the Riders to whom the Checkered flag was shown before the interruption, a partial classification will be established at the end of the last lap of the race. b. For all the Riders to whom the Checkered flag was not shown before the interruption, a partial classification will be established at the end of the penultimate lap of the race. c. The complete classification will be established by combining both partial classifications as per the lap/time procedure. At the time the red flag is displayed, Riders who are not actively competing in the race will not be classified. Within 5 minutes after the red flag has been displayed, Riders who have not entered the pit lane, pushing or riding on their motorcycle, will not be classified If the results calculated show that less than three laps have been completed by the leader of the race and by all other Riders on the same lap as the leader, then the race will be null and void and a completely new race will be run. If it is found impossible to re-start the race, then it will be declared cancelled and the race will not count for the Championship If three laps or more have been completed by the leader of the race and all other Riders on the same lap as the leader, but less than two- thirds of the original race distance, rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps, then the race will be re-started. If it is found impossible to re-start the race, then the results will count and half points will be awarded in the Championship If the results calculated show that two-thirds (75%) of the current race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps have been completed by the leader of the race and by all other Riders on the same lap as the leader, then the race will be deemed to have been completed and full Championship points will be awarded RESTARTING A RACE THAT HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED If a race has to be re-started, then it will be done as quickly as possible, consistent with track conditions allowing. As soon as the Riders have returned to the pits, the Clerk of the Course will announce a time and the start procedure type (Normal Start or Quick Start) for the new start procedure to begin which, conditions permitting, should not be later than 10 minutes after the initial display of the red flag. 17 P age

18 The start procedure will be identical to a normal start with sighting laps, warm up lap etc Conditions for the re-started race will be as follows: a. In the case of situation with less than 3 laps completed: i. All Riders may re-start. ii. Motorcycles may be repaired. iii. Refueling is permitted. iv. The number of laps will be two-thirds (75%) of the original race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps. v. The grid positions will be as for the original race. b. In the case of situation described of 3 laps or more and less than two-thirds (75%) completed: i. Only Riders who are classified as finishers in the first race may re-start. ii. Motorcycles may be repaired. iii. Refueling is permitted. iv. The number of laps of the second race will be the number of laps required to complete two-thirds (75%) of the original race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps with a minimum of 5 laps. v. The grid position will be based on the finishing order of the first part of the race. vi. The final race classification will be established according to the position and the number of laps of each Rider at the time he crossed the finish line at the end of the last part of the race PARC FERME At the end of the race, or the final part of a race that has been interrupted, the Scrutineers must remove all the classified motorcycles to a check area pending inspection. Motorcycles will normally be released from the Parc Fermé 20 minutes after the finish of the race unless held longer at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer. 18 P age

19 1.23. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS, CLASSIFICATION & PRIZES Riders will compete for the Championship and Points will be gained in each race For each race, Championship points will be awarded on the following scale: Position Points 1 st 25 2 nd 20 3 rd 18 4 th 16 5 th 14 6 th 12 7 th 10 8 th 9 9 th 8 10 th 7 11 th 6 12 th 5 13 th 4 14 th 3 15 th 2 16 th In the event of a tie in the number of points, the final positions will be decided on the basis of the number of best results in the races (number of first places, number of second places etc.) FLAGS & LIGHTS National Flag or Start Lights Signal for the Start of the Race. A Red light will be displayed for up to 5 seconds. The Red Light will then be extinguished to start the race. Alternatively, the National Flag may be lowered to start the race Green Flag The track is clear. This flag will be shown waved by the starter to signal the start of the warm up lap. This flag must be shown at each flag marshal post for the first lap of each practice session and of the warm up, for the sighting lap(s) and for the warm up lap. This flag must be shown at the flag marshal post immediately after the incident that necessitated the use of one or more yellow flags Yellow and Red Striped Flag Oil, water or other substance is affecting adhesion on this section of the track. This flag must be shown at the flag marshal post. 19 P age

20 White Flag with Diagonal Red Cross Drops of rain on this section of the track. This flag must be shown at the flag marshal post Blue Flag This flag indicates that a faster rider is about to overtake. Shown waved at the flag marshal post, this flag 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. During the race, the rider concerned is about to be lapped. He must allow the following rider(s) to pass him at the earliest opportunity Checkered Black and White Flag Two of these flags will be waved at the finish line on track level and on the finish tower to indicate the finish of Free Practice, Qualifying or Race session. Taking the flag more than once could at the discretion of the Stewards lead to a fine of BD Checkered Black and White Flag plus Blue Flag The Checkered black/white flag will be waved together with the blue flag presented motionless at the finish line on track level when a rider(s) precedes closely the leader during the final lap before the finish line Yellow Flag and or Yellow Lights During the final inspection lap (by the Stewards and other Officials) this flag must be waved at the exact place where the flag marshal will be positioned during the practices, warm ups and races. Shown waved at each row of the starting grid, this flag indicates that the start of the race is delayed. When shown at the flag marshal post this flag indicates danger ahead, riders must slow down. No overtaking is permitted Overtaking is forbidden up until the point where the green flag is shown. Any Infringement of this rule during a Free Practice session will result in a fine of BD20. Repeat offence during Free Practice will result in BD20 fine and start of Race from the back of the grid. Any Infringement of this rule during a Free Practice session will result in a fine of BD20. Repeat offence during Free Practice will result in BD20 fine and start of Race from the back of the grid. In case of infringement of this rule during the race, a time penalty will be imposed. In both cases, further penalties (such as fine suspension) may also be imposed Red Flag and Red Lights When the race or practice is being interrupted. On instructions from the RD Red 20 P age

21 Lights and/or waved Red Flags will be displayed around the circuit. Riders must stop racing/practice and proceed as instructed by the Marshals Any infringement of this rule will be penalized with one of the following penalties: Fine disqualification withdrawal of Championship points suspension. The red flag will be shown motionless on the starting grid at the end of the sighting lap(s) and at the end of the warm up lap. The red flag may also be used to close the track. On the Start Grid a Red Signal Lights(s) will be displayed for up to 5 seconds. When the Red Light(s) are extinguished the race will start Black Flag This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is displayed motionless together with the rider s number. The rider must stop at the pits at the end of the current lap and cannot restart. Any infringement of this rule will be penalized with one or more of the following penalties: Fine disqualification withdrawal of Championship points suspension Black Flag with orange disk (Technical Flag) This flag is used to convey instructions to one rider only and is displayed motionless together with the rider s number. This flag informs the rider that his motorcycle has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others, and that he must immediately leave the track. Any infringement of this rule will be penalized with one or more of the following penalties: Fine disqualification withdrawal of Championship points suspension INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATION TO COMPETITORS Instructions may be given by the RD to Riders by means of special circulars in accordance with the Regulations. Circulars must be posted on the Official notice board and given to each Rider. Posting on the Official notice board and giving it to the Rider will be deemed as proof of delivery and Official publication All classifications and results of practice and the race, as well as all decisions issued by the Officials, must be posted on the Official notice board. Posting on the Official notice board will be deemed as proof of delivery and Official publication Any communication from the Stewards, RD, or to a Rider must be communicated in writing. Similarly, any communication from a Rider to the Stewards, RD, must also be made in writing PROTESTS & APPEALS Please refer to BMF NSC 21 P age

22 2. SUPERSPORT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Completely new section from FIM Regs) The following rules are intended to give freedom to modify or replace some parts in the interest of safety, research and development and improved competition between various motorcycle concepts. EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT AUTHORISED AND PRESCRIBED IN THIS RULE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN If a change to a part or system is not specifically allowed in any of the following articles, then it is forbidden. Supersport motorcycles require an FIM homologation (see Appendix FIM Homologation procedure for Superstock, Supersport and Superbike motorcycles). All machines must be normally aspirated. All motorcycles must comply in every respect with all the requirements for road racing as specified in these Technical Regulations, unless they are already equipped as such on the homologated model. Once a motorcycle has obtained the homologation, it may be used for racing in the corresponding class for a maximum period of 8 years (see Homologation art 1.4.4), or until such time that the homologated motorcycle is disqualified by new rules or changes in the technical specifications of the corresponding class. The appearance from the front, rear and the profile of Supersport motorcycles must (except when otherwise stated) conform in principle to the homologated shape (as originally produced by the manufacturer). The appearance of the exhaust system is excluded from this rule Motorcycle specifications All parts and systems not specifically mentioned in the following articles must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle. 2.2 Engine configurations and displacement capacities The following engine configurations comprise the Supersport class. Over 400cc up to 600cc 4 stroke 4 cylinders Over 500cc up to 675cc 4 stroke 3 cylinders Over 600cc up to 750cc 4 stroke 2 cylinders The displacement capacity bore and stroke must remain at the homologated size. Modifying the bore and stroke to reach class limits is not allowed. 2.3 Minimum weight 22 P age

23 The minimum weight will be: 600cc 4 cylinders 161 kg 675cc 3 cylinders 161 kg 750cc 2 cylinders 161 kg At any time during the event, the weight of the whole motorcycle (including the tank and its contents) must not be less than the minimum weight. There is no tolerance on the minimum weight of the motorcycle. During the final technical inspection at the end of the race, the selected motorcycles will be weighed in the condition they finished the race, and the established weight limit must be met in this condition. Nothing may be added to the motorcycle. This includes all fluids. During the practice and qualifying sessions, riders may be asked to submit their motorcycle to a weight control. In all cases the rider must comply with this request. The use of ballast is allowed to stay over the minimum weight limit and may be required due to the handicap system. The use of ballast and weight handicap must be declared to the SBK Technical Director at the preliminary checks. 2.4 Numbers and number plates The background colours and figures (numbers) for Supersport are a white background with blue numbers: The sizes for all the front numbers are: Minimum height: 140 mm Minimum width: 80 mm Minimum Minimum between stroke: space numbers The sizes for all the side numbers are: Minimum height: 120 mm mm mm Minimum width: 70 mm Minimum Minimum between stroke: space numbers mm mm 23 P age

24 2.5 Fuel The allocated number (& plate) for the rider must be affixed on the motorcycle as follows: a. Once on the front, either in the centre of the fairing or slightly off to one side. The number must be centered on the white background with no advertising within 25 mm in all directions. b. Once on each side on the lower rear portion of the lower fairing. The number must be centred on the white background. Any change to this position must be preapproved a minimum of 2 weeks before the first race by the SBK Technical Director. c. The numbers must use the fonts as detailed after Art. 2. Any numbers not using these fonts must have the design of the numbers and the layout pre-approved by the SBK Technical Director a minimum of 2 weeks before the first race. All digits must be of standard form. d. Any outlines must be of a contrasting colour and the maximum width of the outline is 3 mm. The background colour must be clearly visible around all edges of the number (including outline). Reflective or mirror type numbers are not permitted. e. Numbers cannot overlap. In case of a dispute concerning the legibility of numbers, the decision of the FIM SBK Technical Director will be final. 2.6 Tyres See article 2.8 for full Fuel regulations. a) Tyres must be a fully moulded type carrying all size and sidewall marking of the tyres for commercial sale to the public. The depth of the tyre treads must be at least 1.5 mm over the entire tyre pattern width at a pre-race control. The tyres must have a positive and negative tread of 96% positive and minimum 4% negative (land and sea ratio). The maximum distance from the external edge of the tyre to 50% of the tread elements is 35 mm. b) One (1) size for the front and two (2) sizes for the rear are allowed. Each tyre, front and rear, must be available with the same size and tread pattern for all riders. The manufacturers may only submit one front and rear pattern for approval. The previously approved tyre pattern will remain valid until one year after the introduction of a new approved tyre pattern. c) At the discretion of the rider, intermediate or wet weather tyre may be used. Wet-weather tyres 24 P age

25 must be a fully moulded tyre. The use of hand cut tyres is not allowed. Wet-weather tyres must be marked Not for Highway Use or NHS. d) The maximum number of tyres, of any type, available to each rider during the event will be 4 (2 front tyres 2 rear tyres) e) A maximum of 4 tyres per rider can be mounted per rider at any time. f) The maximum number of tyres for each round shall be two sets (two front & two rear) i) Every tyre used during the event must be marked with an adhesive sticker with a number allocated by the Scrutineer The sticker may be a different colour front and rear. j) The use of motorcycles without the tyre marker will be immediately reported to the Race Direction whom will take appropriate action. k) Any modification or treatment (cutting, grooving) is forbidden. 2.7 Engine The allocated number of engines is 6 for this Championship. For Sealing and Usage Details. The following engine specifications and components may not be altered from the homologated motorcycle except as noted: Fuel injection system a) The original homologated fuel injection system must be used without any modification. b) The fuel injectors must be stock and unaltered from the original specification and manufacture. c) Air funnels (including their fixing points) may be altered or replaced. d) Butterflies cannot be changed or modified. e) Variable intake tract devices cannot be added if they are not present on the homologated motorcycle and they must remain identical and operate in the same way as the homologated system (excepting the air funnels). Variable intake tract devices may be replaced with fixed air funnels. f) Vacuum slides may be fixed in the open position. g) Secondary throttle valves and shafts may be removed or fixed in the open position and the electronics may be disconnected or removed 25 P age

26 h) Air and air/fuel mixture must go to the combustion chamber exclusively through the throttle body butterflies. i) Electronically controlled throttle valves, known as ride-by-wire, may be only used if the homologated model is equipped with the same system. Software may be modified but all the safety systems and procedures designed by the original manufacturer must be maintained Cylinder Head Cylinder head must be the originally fitted and homologated part. The following modifications are allowed: a. Porting and polishing of the cylinder head normally associated with individual tuning such as gas flowing of the cylinder head, including the combustion chamber is allowed. Welding is not allowed. No machining or modification is allowed in the cam box/valve mechanism area. b. The throttle body intake insulators may be modified. c. Modifications of the inlet and exhaust ports by taking off or adding material (welding is forbidden) epoxy may be used to shape the ports. d. Surface grinding of the cylinder head surface on the head gasket side. e. Original homologated valves guides may be cut or modified, but only on the intake or exhaust port side. f. Polishing of the combustion chamber. g. Original valve seats must be used, but modifications are allowed to the shape. h. Compression ratio is free, but the combustion chamber may be modified only by taking material off. i. It is forbidden to add any material to the cylinder head unless as described above. j. Rocker arms (if any) must remain as homologated. k. The valves must remain as homologated. l. Valve springs may be changed but the number must remain as homologated. m. Valve spring retainers may be replaced or modified, but their weight must be the same as, or higher than, the original ones. 26 P age