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2015AHRMAHANDBOOK
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GL1000 GL1100 GL1200 GL1500 CBX CX500 DOHC-4 FT500PROPRIETARY CARB KITS / PERFORMANCE PARTS / TECH TIPSVINTAGE HONDA RESOURCESDENNIS PARRISHAHRMA NATIONALCHAMPIONRaceALUMINUM GASTANKS & OIL TANKSFABRICATORSHandcraftedLightweight, PolishedRace TanksReplicated or CustomDesignTank RepairsAll WorkMetal FinishedPat Mooney’s Petty Manx #11X SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTIONThe American Historic Racing Motorcycle Associationis a member-owned non-profit association dedicated toenhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing and theenjoyment of riders and spectators.The purpose of all historic motorcycle racing is to providean appropriate environment for, and to showcase competition among, classic and certain special-interest clubmanand grand prix racing motorcycles. AHRMA recognizesthe difficulty and problems involved in maintaining these rare and valuable machines. Theserules and class categories are founded upon the technical advice of experts and are intended toprovide meaningful, fair competition.The rules and guidelines contained in this book have evolved from many former vintage racingclubs. They represent the latest thinking and evolution of the vintage racing movement. The aimis to provide the best and safest competition through uniform rules and consistent application.AHRMA also offers a forum for “alternative” types of modern roadracing that otherwise wouldnot receive the exposure they deserve. These include Sound of Singles , Battle of Twins andSound of Thunder .When questions arise regarding interpretation of these rules, decisions by AHRMA officials andpersonnel will be based on the intent of the rules in question.The following rules of competition are intended only as a uniform guide for the conductof the sport. Rules related to safety are designed to make all participants mindful ofsafety, but AHRMA does not warrant safety if the rules are followed. Each participant incompetition has the responsibility of assessing the safety aspects of facilities and conditions.Participation after such an assessment indicates an assumption of the risk. Motor racingcan be dangerous.Communications regarding this Handbook should be directed to the AHRMA Executive Director, Rules Committee members or other officials listed in Section 17. Rules updates may bepublished during the year in Vintage Views. Any such changes also may be found on AHRMA’swebsite at www.ahrma.org.AHRMA, its logo, graphics and Handbook are the property of the American Historic RacingMotorcycle Association. Any use of the name, logo, graphics or Handbook without express written permission is prohibited.IMPORTANT NOTE:Rules and wording that are new for 2015 are underlined for your convenience.American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, Ltd.AHRMANational Offices309 Buffalo Run, Goodlettsville, TN 37072615.420.6435, fax 615.420.6438 www.ahrma.orgAndrew H. Cowell2375 Midway Road SEBolivia, NC 28422Voice: 910.431.2956Fax: 910.253.8313E-mail: seitzybz@aol.comALUMINUM GAS WELDING & TIG WELDING2Printed January 2015 2015 AHRMA. All rights reserved.Battle of Twins , Sound of Thunder , Sound of Singles , BEARS andBattle of Legends are registered trademarks of theAmerican Historic Racing Motorcycle Association.3
TABLE OF CONTENTSSection 1 – Introduction. 3Section 2 – Definitions. 6Section 3 – Events and Race Procedures. 7Organization of AHRMA Events. 7Machine Eligibility. 7Technical Inspection. 8Rider Eligibility. 9Rule Interpretation and Application. 11Roadrace Procedures. 11Roadrace Flags. 13Pit Bikes. 14Section 4 – Entry Procedure. 14Section 5 – Officials and Duties. 15Section 6 – Offenses, Penalties, Protests and Appeals. 17Offenses. 17Penalties. 18Protests. 19Appeals. 19Section 7 – Duties of AHRMA-affiliated Clubs and Promoters. 20Section 8 – Classes for AHRMA Race Meets. 21Section 9 – General Roadracing Rules. 27Rider Eligibility. 27Machine Eligibility. 27Technical Inspection. 27Lockwire Requirements. 28Numbers and Number Plates. 29Scoring and Series Points, Awards. 30Mechanical Requirements,Vintage Classes. 32Mechanical Requirements, Sound of Singles , Battle of Twins , Sound of Thunder . 36Section 10 – Requirements for Roadracing Classes. 41Performance Index. 41Grand Prix: Premier 500, 500 GP, 350 GP, 250 GP, 200 GP Plus. 41Formula: Formula 750, Formula 500, Formula 250, Formula 125, Formula Vintage. 45Classic: Class C, Class C Handshift, Pre-1940 GP, Classic Sixties. 48Sportsman. 51Novice Historic Production. 52British European American Racing Series (BEARS ). 54Vintage Superbike. 54Next Gen Superbike. 58Sidecar. 60Exhibition. 60Sound of Thunder . 60Battle of Twins . 61Thruxton TransAtlantic Challenge. 61Sound of Singles . 62Open Two-Stroke. 62Formula Thunder. 62Section 11 – Vintage Motocross. 62Classes and Eligibility. 634Tech Inspection and Modifications. 69Motocross Rider Grading System. 72Scoring at MX Events. 73Series Points, Awards. 74Race Procedures. 74Section 12 – Post Vintage Motocross. 75Historic – Classes and Eligibility. 76Grand Prix – Classes and Eligibility. 78Ultima – Classes and Eligibility. 78Additional Classes. 79Tech Inspection and Modifications. 80General Motocross Rules. 82Section 13 – Observed Trials. 82Classes. 82Technical Inspection and Modifications. 83Class and Ability Levels. 84Event Procedures. 85Definitions for Trials Rules. 86Series Points, Awards. 88Section 14 – Dirt Track. 89Rider Eligibility/Equipment. 89Flat Track Classes. 90TT Classes. 93Race Procedures. 94Dirt Track Technical Inspection and Modifications. 94TT Technical Inspection and Modifications. 96Series Points, Awards. 96Section 15 – Cross Country. 97Classes. 97Race Procedures. 98Series Points, Awards. 98Section 16 – AHRMA, The Organization. 100The Origins of AHRMA. 100AHRMA Organization. 100Getting More Involved. 100Competition Opportunities. 101AHRMA Membership. 101Benevolent Fund. 101Agreement Not to Sue and to Indemnify. 102Communications. 102Special Awards. 102Section 17 – For More Information. 105Rules and Eligibility Committees. 105Race Coordinators and Other Officials. 107AHRMA Offices. 108Board of Trustees. 108AHRMA Membership Application Form . 110Eligibility Request Form. 111Refund Request Form. 112Proposal for Rule Change Form. 113Advertisers Index. 1145
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONSThe following definitions and abbreviations are provided to clarify the meaning and intent ofthis handbook.AHRMA “Regional Championship” or AHRMA “State Championship”: A single meetper year as authorized in writing by AHRMA; the terms “area,” “regional,” “national” and“national championship” or “series championship” shall not be used in relation to AHRMAevents without written permission of AHRMA.Amateur riders: Participants in an AHRMA amateur event.Amateur meet: An event in which prizes, trophies, certificates or merchandise are awarded tothe participant.cc: Cubic centimeters.Complete lap: A lap in which all participating riders have passed the finish line under thegreen flag.cu. in.: Cubic inches.DNF: “Did not finish.” Points may be awarded; consult the rules for each form of competition.Entrant: Every person who participates in an AHRMA competition event as an owner, coowner, rider, official, sponsor, mechanic or crew member.Event: Organized competition comprised of one, two or three days of competition.GP-kitted: Low handlebars (two-inch maximum rise above the top of the fork crown), rearsetfootrests (at or aft of the swingarm pivot), no lights, no street equipment or related bracketsof any type (factory-welded brackets may be retained). Fairings are encouraged (required inFormula 750).Historic Cup Series: Events or meets that comprise the annual AHRMA-approved Nationalchampionship roadracing series.License: The one-year All Form Competition License purchased in conjunction with AHRMAmembership.Like design: Any motorcycle or part produced or reproduced after a cutoff date that is essentially unchanged from that produced prior to the cutoff (e.g., 1974 Norton Commando isessentially the same as the ‘72 model).Machine: One frame, its frame number, one engine in that frame and that engine’s serialnumber.Major components: Unless otherwise specified, includes frames, forks, hub assemblies,crankcases, cylinders, heads and gearboxes.Management system: A series of sensors or monitoring devices attached to different pointson the engine, exhaust system or intake system to signal ECM for dynamic programmed correction or adjustments for optimum engine performance.Manufacturer: The original equipment manufacturer for the machine; not a distributor for themachine; not a dealer for the machine; not the constructor of a “special.”Meet: A competitive activity including but not limited to roadrace, motocross, observed trials,sidecar or dirt track; also may refer to road riding or concours d’elegance.Moto: Timed or set number of laps in event.Motorcycle: A two-wheeled motorized vehicle of street or competition variety; single-engined; not a sidecar.OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer.OHV and OHC: Overhead-valve and overhead-cam engines; for example, a Triumph Bonneville and Norton Manx, respectively.Owner: A person who owns, manages or controls – or appears to own manage or control –one or more motorcycles that regularly compete in AHRMA-permitted events, which are notregularly ridden by such person in AHRMA competition. Such person shall be required tohold an AHRMA competition license and may be responsible for the action of all his/her team6members and riders. Penalties levied against a rider of a team may also be levied simultaneously against the team owner, or the team owner may be penalized alone for violations of rulesby his riders or motorcycles. A team owner who does not have a valid AHRMA competitionlicense shall be barred from in any way participating in an AHRMA competition event andriders of such team or its motorcycles may not participate in AHRMA events.Performance index: When a motorcycle is demonstrably faster or slower than others in itsdisplacement group, it may, at the discretion of the review committee, be assigne
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