2009 AFM RULE BOOK, TEXT VERSION THIS TEXT TAKEN FROM THE .PDF FILE VERSION WITH A FEW MINOR REVISIONS OR CORRECTIONS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 RACE SCHEDULE March 21 - 22 Buttonwillow April 25 - 26 Infineon Raceway May 23 - 24 Infineon Raceway June 13 - 14 Thunderhill Park July 11 - 12 Thunderhill Park August 8 - 9 Infineon Raceway September 18*, 19** & 20 Infineon Raceway * Currently scheduled as a Friday practice day ** Currently scheduled for AFM Endurance Race and Clubman Race(s). Check AFM Website or Newsletter for most current information. Check AFM Newsletter for information on Practice Days and/or special events. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT ADDRESSES MAILING ADDRESSES AFM, Inc. 6167 Jarvis Avenue #333 Newark, CA 94560 (510) 796-7005 phone (866) 405-4518 fax afm@afmracing.org (e-mail) afmracing.org AFM News (Newsletter) 6167 Jarvis Avenue #333 Newark, CA 94560 news@afmracing.org (e-mail) afmracing.org AFM License Committee, Race Entry, Results and Points Attn: Paddy Shopher P.O. Box 4248 Modesto, CA 95352-4248 (209) 577-2001 voice (866) 405-4518 fax entry@afmracing.org (e-mail) www.afmracing.org Track Worker Information: (510) 796-7005 crew@afmracing.org (e-mail) www.afmracing.org/crew.html Club Secretary: Scotty Storey (408) 920-6300 voice (408) 733-7650 fax secretary@afmracing.org Technical Questions: Ed Shaimas (209) 836-7079 tech@afmracing.org Technical Questions: Phil Snowden (925) 687-3517 Technical Questions: Jason Butler (408) 898-0425 jabutler_166@yahoo.com Race Director & Insurance Questions: Barbara Smith 2513 Sharma Lane Howell, MI 48843 race.director@afmracing.org (e-mail) insurance@afmracing.org (e-mail) (517) 861-6953 EST (866) 583-4276 FAX DON’T CALL BEFORE 10:00 AM OR AFTER 10:00 PM - PLEASE!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Date indicates expiration of term) SHAWN REILLY SF Chapter President (1/1/10) 4513 Livingston Way Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 202-1000 Fax (866) 611-4219 president@afmracing.org DAVID STANTON SF Chapter Director (1/1/10) 714 Glenside Circle Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 899-2074 yavestanton@gmail.com ALEX FLOREA Inc. At-Large Director (1/1/10) 4632 Piper Drive San Jose, CA 95129 (650) 400-3461 afmotorsports@gmail.com JONATHAN FORMAN SF Chapter Director (1/1/11) (650) 302-4403 Jonathan654@yahoo.com BERTO WOOLDRIDGE Inc. At-Large Director (1/1/10) 1056 Camino Verde Circle Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 639-3987 berto@hersheysmill.com TOM DORSEY Inc. At-Large Director (1/1/11) 234 Jackson Street Redwood City, CA 94061 (650) 224-5287 gtando_63@@yahoo.com NOTE: There will be three more representatives from the LA Chapter when there is an active LA chapter. Watch your newsletter for more information. DON’T CALL BEFORE 10:00 AM OR AFTER 10:00 PM - PLEASE!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM, NORTH CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Date indicates expiration of term) SHAWN REILLY SF Chapter President (1/1/10) 4513 Livingston Way Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 202-1000 Fax (866) 611-4219 president@afmracing.org OPEN SF Chapter Vice President (7/1/09) Check for current information on the AFM Website GRACE DORSEY SF Chapter Treasurer (1/1/10) 234 Jackson Street Redwood City, CA 94061 (650) 743-2536 mrsafm_36@yahoo.com SCOTTY STOREY SF Chapter Secretary (7/1/09) 255 North Market Street, Ste. 265 San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 920-6300 secretary@afmfacing.org KATHY REILLY SF Rider Representative (7/1/09) 4513 Livingston Way Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 202-1000 rrracing99@yahoo.com JASON BUTLER SF Rider Representative (1/1/10) 1670 Samedra Street Sunnyvale, CA 84087 (408) 898-0425 jabutler_166@yahoo.com JONATHAN FORMAN SF Chapter Director (1/1/11) (650) 302-4403 jonathan654@yahoo.com DAVID STANTON SF Chapter Director (1/1/10) 714 Glenside Circle Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 899-2074 yavestanton@gmail.com ALEX FLOREA Inc. At Large Director (1/1/10) 4632 Piper Drive San Jose, CA 95129 (650) 400-3461 afmotorsports@gmail.com BERTO WOOLDRIDGE Inc. At-Large Director (1/1/10) 1056 Camino Verde Circle Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 639-3987 berto@hersheysmill.com THOMAS DORSEY Inc. At-Large Director (1/1/11) 234 Jackson Street Redwood City, CA 94061 (650) 224-5287 gtando_63@yahoo.com Board members are YOUR elected officials! DON’T CALL BEFORE 10:00 AM OR AFTER 10:00 PM - PLEASE!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM COMPETITION RULES FOR 2009 The technical requirements for motorcycles contained in this rulebook are not to be regarded as all inclusive relative to safe race preparation. It is the responsibility of the rider to make sure his/her motorcycle is prepared in a safe, workmanlike manner. Vendors with advertisements in the raceday program should not be interpreted as an endorsement by AFM. The American Federation of Motorcyclists, Inc., (AFM), a non-profit California Corporation, began in 1954 as a handful of enthusiasts and has grown to over 800 competition members. Overall control of the AFM rests with the Board of Directors of AFM, Inc., elected by you, the membership. Race promotion and local matters are handled by two chapters, one in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one in the Los Angeles area (currently inactive). Chapter meetings are held monthly in the Northern Chapter. Watch the AFM Newsletter or call the appropriate chapter for meeting day and time. 1.0 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGEMENT OF RACE MEETS 1.1 CHAPTER: The overall responsibility for the proper conduct and management of race meets rests with the sponsoring AFM Chapter, regardless of the extent to, or means by which authority may be delegated to race meet officials. 1.2 RACE DIRECTOR: The Race Director shall be in overall charge at any race meet. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, course preparation and safety; providing and supervising turn marshalls; ruling on protests; disqualifying riders or motorcycles who (which) fail to meet the requirements set forth elsewhere in these rules. 1.3 ENTRY COMMITTEE: The Entry Committee shall be responsible for processing all entries; maintaining a current file of license-holder data and copies of Medical Treatment and Authorization Forms; verifying the credentials of all riders; and for scoring all races. The Committee shall also furnish complete race results (including all finishers and numbers of entries) to the AFM Secretary within 14 days following the race meet. 1.3.1 Only official, confirmed, signed results will be sent to the manufacturers for any awards or benefits. 1.4 TECHNICAL INSPECTION (TECH): The Tech Inspector(s) shall judge the safety for competition of all motorcycles entered at a race meet (ref. Section 3.2, 7.1, 8.0, 8.5). The Inspector(s) shall also judge as to the safety of, and compliance to Section 7.2, all apparel and/or equipment to be worn by the rider (ref. Appendix A). The Inspector’s reasonable judgment and these rules shall govern all such decisions. Disputes shall be judged by the Race Director or duly appointed Referee (ref. Section 1.6). 1.5 STARTER: The Starter shall start and finish all races and practice sessions in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.4. The communication to all riders of these procedures, and of the meaning and use of flags, shall be his responsibility. 1.6 REFEREE: The Race Director may appoint a Referee to assume the Race Director’s complete authority on race day with regards to the following matters: (1) Deciding protests and assigning appropriate penalties; (2) Deciding Tech disputes; (3) Disallowing or disqualifying riders or machines found not to be in conformance with these rules; (4) Conducting the Rider’s Meeting; (5) Handling rider complaints and questions. 1.7 APPEAL OF DECISIONS: This appeals process applies to raceday protests, disqualifications, etc. 1.7.1 The Race Director, or Referee, shall decide all protests. Appeals of their decision must be made in writing to the AFM Board within two (2) weeks and will be considered by the AFM Board of Directors. 1.7.2 All Race Director/Referee decisions may be appealed, including disqualifications. Appeals must be made in writing to the AFM Board within two (2) weeks and will be considered by the AFM Board of Directors. 1.7.3 Appeals may be mailed to 6167 Jarvis Avenue, #333, Newark, CA 94560; OR faxed to (866) 405-4518; OR sent via e-mail to afm@afmracing.org. 2.0 LICENSING AND ENTRY INFORMATION 2.1 LICENSING: 2.1.1 Upon receipt of the items listed hereunder, the AFM shall, with discretion, issue an AFM Competition License: a) A properly executed application. The signature of a parent or guardian is required for all applicants less than 18 years of age. The application must be notarized by an authorized Notary Public. The minimum age for all accepted applicants is 16 years. Exceptions may be made for persons under 16 years of age. Potential riders under 16 years old must petition the AFM Board of Directors for approval. Track policy may determine age limit at some events. b) Medical Information and Treatment Authorization Form; signed and dated, must be submitted. Signature of parent or guardian is again required if the applicant is under 18 years of age. c) Photocopy of current driver’s license, or state-issued picture identification or notarized copy of birth certificate may be required upon request at any time. d) Rider has demonstrated ability to comprehend the English language in both oral and written forms. e) Personal major medical insurance is required for all competition members. Emergency room-only insurance is not acceptable. f) All applicable fees. 2.1.2 License Fees for 2009: a) Full Season (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Competition $140.00 b) Half Season (July 1 - Dec. 31) Competition $80.00 c) Full Season (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Reciprocity $70.00 d) Half Season (July 1 - Dec. 31) Reciprocity $40.00 e) Full Season (Jan. 1 -Dec. 31) Associate $30.00 f) Half Season (July 1 - Dec. 31) Associate $20.00 2.1.3 Reciprocity license holders will NOT receive or accrue points, either in class or overall. a) Riders applying for a Reciprocity License or New Member Experienced License who want to by-pass an AFM authorized school, must provide documentation from the other racing club that the rider is classed as a Novice or Expert. If the rider cannot provide such documentation, the rider must take and pass an AFM authorized school. Only approved motorcycle roadracing clubs are accepted for Reciprocity License purposes; other racing forms (dirt, moto, supermoto, mini, etc.) are not accepted. b) Reciprocity riders are not eligible for season-end championships; they may appear on results/standings prior to the season-end final standings. c) Reciprocity license holders may upgrade to a full competition license prior to July 1, 2009 only. 2.1.4 Riders will be classified as Novice or Expert at the discretion of the License Committee. All riders must meet the eligibility requirements listed in rule 2.2 and 2.2.1. 2.1.5 Numbers: An AFM Competition Number is assigned to each member. It is printed on the license. It will be used exclusively on any machine raced by the member (except as allowed by the Race Director at a specific race meet). Numbers 1 to 5 are issued on the basis of rider performance in the Formula Pacific class from the 2008 AFM season. Numbers 6 to 10 will be issued on the basis of points accrued in all other classes (Top Overall Points Standings). Numbers 11-999 are issued at the discretion of the License Committee with consideration given to previous AFM Competition Number. a) Riders holding a 2-digit number from 2008 who have not participated (e.g., not started a race) for three or more seasons will be converted on renewal for 2009 to the same 2-digit number with an “X” suffix. If that rider starts racing again, they will run the “X” number and will be eligible to regain the non-X number should it become available. Endurance races do not count as “participating entries” in regards to this rule; Clubman races do count. 2.1.6 AFM Licenses shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which they are issued. 2.1.7 The AFM License Committee and AFM Board of Directors, at its discretion, may delay or deny issuing of a license, or suspend an already issued license for, or remove raceday privileges for, but not limited to: a) Falsifying any information on the license application form. b) Forging the signature of a parent, guardian or Notary on any forms. c) Failure to cooperate fully in the execution of all forms or documents as may be reasonably required to settle insurance claims or legal actions. d) Failure to make reimbursement for returned checks or declined credit cards within ten (10) days, or prior to the next event, whichever comes first. e) Failure to pay the $20.00 assessed fee on returned checks or declined credit cards. f) Any of the actions listed in Section 5.1. g) Suspension from all AFM events due to number of crashes in the previous season, or a competition license having been suspended or revoked at any time. 2.2 NEW AND NOVICE RIDERS AND RETURNING EXPERTS: A New Rider is one who has had little or no previous experience as a road racing motorcycle competitor and must complete an AFM-approved New Racer School (NRS) before competing. Prior to completing an NRS, the riders’ classification is FY; after successful completion of a School, the rider will be classified as a Novice or NC (Novice Clubman). Successful completion of an NRS is required before a rider may participate in a regular race day as a Novice. At the discretion of the AFM, outside companies such as track day providers may be approved to conduct NRSs that follow AFM requirements. Race Schools from other approved racing clubs (WMRRA, OMRRA, WSMC, etc.) may also qualify for the AFM’s Race School requirement. Students from such approved new racer schools may be required to pass an AFM written quiz prior to registering for their first practice entry. 2.2.1 Expert and Novice riders who have not participated in races for extended periods may be required to take an AFM-approved school. a) Prior expert licensed riders can be unlicensed and not participating in AFM or other road race events for up to five (5) years before they have to take and pass an AFM-approved school. It is the riders’ responsibility to provide proof of licensing and/or participation. AFM Experts holding an AFM license continually will stay at the Expert level, regardless of whether they are active racing members or not. If the member becomes active, they do not need to take the New Racer School. b) Returning members who were previously Expert status will return to Expert status after passing an AFM-approved School. People in this category must notify the license committee. They must also meet the requirements of 6.1. c) Novices who have not participated in the prior two seasons must re-take and pass an AFM-approved School. d) Riders who passed an AFM-approved School must license with AFM within six months of the date of completion of that school for it to be accepted towards AFM’s School requirements. 2.2.2 Novice or NC Riders who are racing with the AFM for the first time may be required to enter Clubman races (ref. Sec. 6.1). A Novice Rider is one who has less than six (6) completed road races on at least six (6) different dates within two (2) racing seasons. A Novice license is issued for an entire season. A mid-season change of status (Novice to Expert) may be authorized only by the License Committee. a) Clubman races and Endurance races do not count toward the completion of six (6) races on six race dates for advancing to Expert status. b) The Novice rider at the end of the season with the most Overall points (one best points finish per event as described in section 6.2) will receive the Top Novice Award. Novices with more than 6 finishes (or 3 race days) from previous seasons will be excluded from this award. Finishes in Vintage and Formula 40 do not count toward Top Novice. 2.2.3 Novice Riders must use yellow number plates with black numbers. 2.2.4 Advancement to Expert status the season following a Novice License, per the criteria of 2.2.2, will be automatic. If you wish to upgrade at any other time, you must petition the License Committee (ref. Important Addresses). 2.3 ENTRY PROCEDURE: The following are required to constitute a valid race meet entry (ref: Appendix J): 2.3.1 Completed entry/tech form for that race meet. Only entry/tech forms approved by the AFM Board of Directors may be used. When the rider is under 18 years of age the rider’s parent or legal guardian must sign the entry/tech form on the day of the race meet and the signature must be witnessed by the Entry Committee. 2.3.2 Current AFM Roadrace Competition License. 2.3.3 Personal, major medical insurance currently in effect. Any rider found to be without personal medical insurance will be suspended for 12 months from the date of the infraction. 2.3.4 Medical release form from a licensed physician in the event of an injury at a previous event that was classified as serious or life-threatening. 2.3.5 Payment of applicable entry fee(s). 2.3.6 Additional documents to verify identification or age. Riders may be asked to submit secondary proof of identification or age, such as driver’s license or birth certificate, at the request of any AFM official. 2.3.7 The Entry Committee may refuse any entry at its reasonable discretion. 2.3.8 If an entrant falsifies information on an entry form, he/she shall be subject to a fine of up to $200 and/or disqualification. 2.3.9 Entries and Administration fees are handled in the following manner: a) AFM North events are pre-entry only. The AFM online pre-entry tool, with instructions, allows current AFM competition members to pre-enter practices and races over the internet via the AFM website. All relevant entry rules apply, including all race, acceptance and deadline dates. The Endurance race may NOT be entered online. b) Pre-entry forms will be mailed and/or sent by e-mail blast at least two weeks prior to each event. Entries must be received by the cut-off date & time stated on the pre-entry form & e-mail blast. c) Entries are prioritized by the date received and accepted based on space available. Every rider is guaranteed at least one entry per race day, if your entry is received by the cut-off date. After the cut-off date, riders may add to an existing entry by contacting Registration directly. d) Entries may be mailed, faxed or submitted by the online pre-entry tool. e) Riders who are already entered in an event may add another class at the track at that event, provided they do so prior to the gridding being complete and space is available on the grid. f) An administration fee of $20 will be charged for each grid spot issued in which the rider did not start the race (DNS). Riders who have crash on that day are exempt from this fee. g) An administration fee of $10 will be charged if you pre-enter and do not show up at the track on all days of an event. If entry is withdrawn prior to the end of the cut-off date & time stated there will be no fee assessed. h) Practice fees are charged by (1) full day session and (2) after lunch or PM session. All bikes receiving a separate session sticker will be charged the same amount for each sticker. 2.3.10 Scoring transmitters are required for all Competition and Reciprocity members, and must be mounted and functioning during all practices and races; failure to do so may result in the rider being black-flagged and/or not scored. Transmitters will be available at all practice and race events. AFM Registration must be notified if a rider changes transmitters. 2.3.11 Choice of practice session will be determined by the riders’ best lap time as determined by official AFM timing data. This will be done automatically by the entry system. 3.0 RACE ORGANIZATION This section sets forth minimum standards for proper conduct and management of AFM Race Meets. Should these standards not be reasonably met at a given race meet, the AFM Inc. Board of Directors may: suspend the Charter of the sponsoring Chapter; levy a fine of not more than $500.00 against the sponsoring Chapter; or any combination thereof. 3.1 RACE MEET PREPARATION: The following preparations are required for every race meet before any practice session or race may be held (ref. Appendix A): 3.1.1 The course must be reasonably free of surface hazards (dirt, gravel, oil, etc.) 3.1.2 Fully-charged fire extinguishers, suitable for use on gasoline fires, must be in place and readily available on the course. 3.1.3 Turn personnel must be in position, equipped with flags, brooms and grease sweep, and must be in communication with Race Control. 3.1.4 Two ambulances (defined as vehicles with medically-qualified personnel, all necessary safety and first aid equipment, and capable of transporting injured persons to a hospital) must be provided at all times. 3.1.5 Suitable medical and liability insurance, covering riders, race meet officials, spectators, the owners and managers of the track facility and AFM Inc., shall be provided and in effect during the entire race meet. Such insurance must meet minimum standards as determined by the AFM Inc. Board of Directors. 3.1.6 Waivers releasing AFM from liability must be executed by all persons entering the course premises. Such waivers must be approved by the AFM, Inc. Board of Directors. 3.1.7 Reasonable spectator control shall be provided. 3.2 TECHNICAL INSPECTION: 3.2.1 All motorcycles must be inspected and passed by the Technical Inspector(s) before any access to the track will be allowed. 3.2.2 All protective apparel and/or equipment, as required in Section 7.2, must be inspected and passed by Tech the first time the motorcycle and apparel pass through Tech each season. The helmet will then be affixed with a season-long apparel sticker. The rider will be required to bring the bike and helmet (displaying the season-long sticker) to Tech for the remainder of the season, but leathers, boots, gloves and back protector do not need to be re-inspected each race event. The motorcycle will not be approved without the stickered and approved helmet. All apparel and equipment must be re-inspected after a crash. 3.2.3 At any time during a race meet after Tech closes the Tech Committee may inspect a rider’s motorcycle and/or protective equipment to assure that the motorcycle and/or equipment is still safe for competition. 3.2.4 If a motorcycle is suspected by Tech of being illegal for the class in which it is entered, Tech may recommend to the Race Director that the machine be inspected for conformance to class rules. 3.2.5 Falsification or misuse of Tech stickers and/or helmet stickers shall subject the rider to a fine of up to $100 and disqualification. 3.2.6 The lower part of all fairings must be removed for initial Tech Inspection. 3.2.7 Excessively dirty and/or oily motorcycles will not pass inspection. 3.2.8 Belly pans will be inspected the first time the bike goes through Tech each season, then be affixed with a season-long sticker. 3.3 RIDER’S MEETING: 3.3.1 A Rider’s Meeting shall be held before the first race at all race meets. 3.3.2 Attendance at the Rider’s Meeting is mandatory for all riders. Any registered rider who is found not attending the Rider’s Meeting may be fined per rule 5.1.13. 3.3.3 The following matters shall be discussed or announced at all Rider’s Meetings and/or printed in all instruction sheets or programs: a) Starting procedure. b) Use and meaning of all flags. c) Insurance coverage. d) Prohibition of all but entered riders and motorcycles from the course. e) Special ground rules or procedures applicable to that particular course or race meet. f) Course entry and exit points. g) Schedule of events. 3.4 STARTING PROCEDURE: 3.4.1 As soon as a race is called by the Starter, all riders shall take their positions on the starting grid as directed. Grid positions will be determined by points accrued in that class in the current year. a) Gridding for the first race of the year will be determined by points accrued in the previous year for that class. b) Gridding after the first race will be determined by points in that class; once all points holders in the class have been gridded, the remaining riders will be gridded based on the following in that same class: points from prior season, current year finish(es), prior year’s finish(es); then Experts with no points/finish(es), Novices with no points/finish(es). c) Formula Pacific will be gridded strictly by points in that class. d) It is the riders’ responsibility to know his/her grid position. If you have to ask an official while on the start line, you will be directed to the last position on the grid for your class. e) If any rider is new to a class, and can prove (through official AFM timing data from Saturday practices) that they are within three (3) seconds of the fastest lap time for that class from the previous race at that track, they may be given a gridding exception and may be placed in or after the 4th row of that class. Experts who have points in the class from the prior year may request this exception on or after the third race weekend. 3.4.2 When the “5” board is displayed, all riders have adequate time to complete a warm-up lap. At the discretion of the Race Director, the “3” board will be displayed. The track will then be closed for a warm-up lap, and riders will be directed to the grid. The “3” board will continue to be displayed while riders are completing their warm-up lap and arriving at the grid. 3.4.3 When the Starter determines that all, or substantially all, motorcycles are properly positioned on the grid, he shall initiate the starting procedure by displaying the “2” board. Riders arriving at the grid during this interval shall assume grid positions as directed by the Starter. Motorcycles that stall but are restarted may resume their grid positions during this interval only. No holds shall be permitted at any time. 3.4.4 Following the “2” board, the “1” board shall be displayed by the Starter. Late arrivals shall be held until the race has started. Riders may not move into or start from any grid position other than their assigned grid number or at the back of the grid. Any rider whose bike stalls MUST signal (e.g., hand(s) held high in air.) a) When the “1” board is displayed, the front wheel must be positioned within a wheel diameter of the chalked grid position on the track. 3.4.5 The “1” board shall be turned sideways by the Starter at any time after it has been displayed in a vertical position. All motorcycles should be in gear and ready to start the race. A rider may not dismount or otherwise attempt to restart a stalled motorcycle at this time; he must instead raise his hand until the grid is clear or follow any special instructions from the Starter. 3.4.6 After the “1” board has been turned sideways, emergency stopping of the start shall be accomplished by the display of a red flag in front of the green one. This procedure immediately terminates the race. 3.4.7 The Starter shall signal the start of the race by displaying the green flag after turning the “1” board sideways. 3.4.8 Any rider whose rear tire touches or moves beyond his/her assigned grid number before the start of the race (ref. Section 3.4.7) will be docked one lap for jumping the start. 3.4.9 Any motorcycle deviating from the established course shall be disqualified or suitably penalized. Stopping in the pit or paddock area during a race is not considered such a deviation. 4.0 FLAGS, RIDER CONDUCT, PROTESTS 4.1 FLAGS: 4.1.1 Flags and their meaning are as follows: (Ref: Appendix B) Green Start or All Clear. Yellow (Motionless) Caution. Yellow (Waved) Extreme Caution, incident on track or in direct impact area. Yellow with Red Stripe Debris on course. Green with Black Stripe. Oil, fluid, or slippery material on course. Red All riders stop immediately as is safe. Black (Waving on turns only) Race/practice has been red flagged. White with Red Cross Ambulance or emergency vehicle on course (or impact area of track apron): proceed cautiously. White Last Lap (used in both practice sessions and races). Crossed Green and White Half Way through the Race. Checkered Finish. Black with Red Dot Displayed with rider number at Start / Finish. Rider of that number to complete that lap and report to Starter. Deer Animal on or near track, race will be red flagged. 4.1.2 Where the red flag is displayed, all riders shall STOP immediately as is safe and remain stopped until otherwise directed by a Race Official (Ref. Appendix B). a) In the event of a red flag situation, the leader must have completed at least four laps for the race to be considered complete. Scoring will revert back to the previous, completely scored lap, with the exception of any rider not active on course at the time of the red flag. A completely scored lap is defined as from when the leader passes the Finish line until the rider before the leader or new leader passes the Finish line. b) At all tracks, the red flags will be displayed at Start/Finish and at least one additional turn. All other turns will display a waving BLACK flag. If you see a waving black flag on any turn, the race has been red flagged. c) The deer flag (yellow with leaping deer logo) will be displayed if there is a deer or other animal on or near the course in that turn. The event will be red-flagged. Riders seeing the deer flag should take appropriate action to avoid the animal. 4.1.3 When the yellow, oil, debris, or ambulance flags are displayed, riders must hold their relative positions until clear of the hazard. The “no passing” zone is described as from the flag station(s) until clear of the incident (or until clear of the next flag station if no incident is visible). (Ref. Appendix B). a) The ambulance flag is displayed at Start/Finish when an ambulance is anywhere on the course. There will be no passing from the turn preceding the location of the ambulance (either moving or parked) where the ambulance flag will again be displayed, to the ambulance. Passing may be resumed once past the ambulance. b) A standing yellow flag will precede every waving yellow flag (i.e., when there is a waving yellow in turn 3, there will be a standing yellow in turn 2). There is no passing until clear of the incident. 4.1.4 Flags shall measure at least 30 x 24 inches; no other flags or combination of flags may be used. (Note: Disregard by any rider of any flag signal, or of any directive by any Race Official, or of any established AFM race meet policy or procedure, is grounds for disqualification (ref. Section 5.1). 4.1.5 If the black flag with a large red dot is displayed to you at Start/Finish accompanied by a board with your AFM number on it, there is something wrong with you or your motorcycle, and you must complete the lap and report to the Race Director. If you are believed to be leaking fluid, the oil flag (green with black stripe) will be displayed in conjunction with the black flag with the red dot. Exit the course as soon as is safe. a) If the course workers notice that you are leaking fluid, they will point to you to let you know that there is a problem. Exit the track as quickly and as safely as possible. 4.1.6 The checkered flag shall mark the end of the race. In multiple class races the winner of each class shall be determined by the number of laps completed at the time the checkered flag is displayed. The same procedure shall apply to the remaining finishers in the slower classes of multiple class races. 4.2 RIDER CONDUCT: 4.2.1 Each rider is responsible for the actions and conduct of his/her pit crew and associates in his/her pit area and may be fined or disqualified for any violations by the above. 4.2.2 Each rider shall be responsible for leaving his/her pit area in a clean and acceptable condition at the end of a race event. 4.2.3 Each rider shall be responsible for arranging the removal of his/her motorcycle, car, van and/or trailer, and any personal equipment from the course environs if he/she is physically unable to remove them him/herself at the end of a race event. 4.2.4 Riders are financially responsible for any and all fees (checks, money orders, Visa or Mastercard) given as payment for entry fees, license fees, fines, banquets, scoring transmitters, and payment for any other AFM function. a) Any returned checks OR denied credit cards will be subject to a $20 service fee. b) If a member has two checks returned in one calendar year, that member will be liable for three times the amount of the check, or $100, whichever is the larger amount and be put on a cash-only basis for a twelve month period. (This is in addition to the $20 service fee.) c) Racing privileges of a rider in default to the AFM or any trackside vendors may be suspended. 4.3 PROTESTS: 4.3.1 All protests must be filed in writing with the Race Director or Referee within 30 minutes of the posting of the results of the protested event and all applicable fees must be submitted, in cash, at the same time. Once a protest has been filed with the Race Director or Referee, it cannot be retracted by the protesting party. 4.3.2 Protests can only be made by and against riders in the same class, except when foul, unfair or dangerous riding is the subject of the protest. 4.3.3 Any protest that can be visually seen requires no fee. 4.3.4 Any protest requiring engine teardown is subject to the following fees: Base fee $50 (all bikes - for small tear down, e.g., dyno covers, carbs, etc.); 2-cycle motors: top end $100, complete tear down $150; 4-cycle motors: top end $300, complete tear down $400. Protest fee will be refunded if protest is valid, and fee will be paid to protested rider if not valid. 4.3.5 The Race Director, or Referee, shall decide all protests. Appeals must be made in writing to the AFM Board within two (2) weeks and will be considered by the AFM Board of Directors. 4.3.6 Protests, if upheld, shall result in the disqualification of the protested rider(s) as applicable (ref. Section 5.1). 4.3.7 A rider disqualified for performance modification (ref. Section 4.3.9), first offense, shall lose points for that day in event protested. The second offense shall lose points from event protested and two best finishes to date in class protested. A third offense shall lose all points to date in class protested. 4.3.8 For the purpose of protest, the AFM Rules are divided into two types: Performance Rules, and Safety and Scoring Rules (ref. Section 4.3.9). Violation of Performance Rules will result in disqualification. Violation of Safety and/or Scoring Rules may result in levying of a $100.00 fine per violation per race, with a maximum of $200.00 per race. The fine must be paid to the Race Director before the guilty person can enter another AFM race or renew his license. There is no limit on the number of consecutive times a rider may be fined for one violation -every violation carries a $100.00 fine. 4.3.9 The following sections are considered Performance Rules for the purpose of protests: 6.1; 8.1.1 (a), (b), (c); 8.1.8; 8.3; 8.4; 9.1.1 - 9.1.12; 9.2.1; 9.3. Every section not listed above is considered to deal with Safety and Scoring. 5.0 PENALTIES: DISQUALIFICATION AND CRASHING 5.1 DISQUALIFICATION: Riders may be disqualified by the Race Director from participation in one or more seasons, and/or disqualify or expel a rider from a race meet (including loss of points and awards), and/or levy fines up to $200 for, but not limited to, the actions described in this section and/or those listed in rules 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.5, 4.2.1. 5.1.1 Riders using chemical intoxicants or alcoholic beverages, or who tamper with someone else’s bike or gear without authorization, will be disqualified for the day, fined $200.00 and escorted from the track property. PLUS: Entry will be denied from AFM competition for a minimum of one (1) full year from the date of infraction up to a permanent suspension. 5.1.2 Participating in practice sessions or races at any race meet in which he/she: a) is not properly entered; b) uses any name other than his/her own; c) allows any other person to use his/her license; d) uses a motorcycle not passed by the Tech Inspector(s); e) allows any other person to use his/her motorcycle without prior approval of the Entry Committee or Race Director. 5.1.3 Riding or pushing a motorcycle on or near the active course, for any reason, against the course direction. 5.1.4 Bad conduct on or off the course at a race meet. 5.1.5 Disregard of any flag signal, directive of any race meet official or established AFM race meet policy or procedure. 5.1.6 Accepting any outside assistance, except from course officials, during a race. 5.1.7 Utilizing any outside source of motive power to propel a motorcycle other than the efforts of the rider or natural causes such as gravity. 5.1.8 Operating any motorcycle or other vehicle, or allowing his/her pit crew members to operate such a vehicle, at over five (5) miles per hour in the pit area. 5.1.9 Foul, unfair, or dangerous riding. This would include unsportsmanlike riding, including swerving erratically, intentionally cutting off or contacting another rider, or other dangerous maneuvers. 5.1.10 Exhibitionist riding, including but not limited to intentional wheelstands. 5.1.11 Unfit physical or mental condition such as may endanger any other rider, official or spectator. 5.1.12 Disregard of any applicable provision(s) of the AFM Competition Rules. 5.1.13 The Race Director may levy fines of up to $100 for: a) Excessive speed in the pit area. b) Violation(s) of Section(s) 4.2 and/or 7.0. c) Actions not in the best interest of the AFM. d) Failure to attend the Riders Meeting. All Fines will revert to the Chapter Benevolent Fund. 5.1.14 A Number plate(s) that comes off for any reason. 5.1.15 Riders will be removed from the track (black flag with red dot) if they are riding in a raceday event so slowly as to be a hazard, or dangerous to other competitors. Future entries in that class will be locked out of the computer until the rider has demonstrated to raceday officials that they are fast enough to not present a hazard to other riders, or themselves. See also 6.1. 5.1.16 Riders found to be using other than after-market cases on any motorcycle that requires them by the AFM Board of Directors will forfeit the following raceday (Ref. Appendix A). 5.1.17 Falsifying any contingency information. 5.1.18 Falsifying medical insurance information. 5.2 CRASHING: (Ref. Appendices E and F) 5.2.1 A rider who crashes in any practice session or race may not restart that practice session or race. 5.2.2 A rider who crashes in any raceday practice or race must have his/her helmet, leathers and motorcycle (including belly pan) re-inspected by a designated AFM Official before he/she may enter the active course for subsequent practices and/or races. a) If the belly pan has damage beyond what can be repaired on a raceday (due to a crash), and the motorcycle can otherwise enter other events of the day, it will be allowed to do so after approval from a designated AFM official (Tech Inspector or Race Director). 5.2.3 Overly aggressive/unsportsmanlike riding and/or crashing is subject to review and disciplinary action by the Race Director. The frequency, circumstances, consequences, and severity of such incidents will be some of the factors taken into consideration. When a rider has three incidents, the Race Director will notify a designated Board member, hereafter referred to as the interviewer, to contact the rider and conduct an interview of the circumstances of the incidents. The interviewer will make a written report on their findings and make a recommendation to the Race Director of any penalties, fines, or disciplinary action to be taken. The Race Director and/or the Board of Directors reserve the right to take action prior to the accumulation of three incidents. 5.2.4 Individual crashes may be appealed to the Race Director, who will be responsible for allowing or denying the appeal. a) Crash appeals must be sent within 2 weeks after each incident. The penalty will be on hold until after such appeal is reviewed. Appeal letters must be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail to the Race Director as listed on page 4. b) It is the rider’s responsibility to send in with the appeal letter (or shortly thereafter) any witness letters or worker input. c) Any mechanical evidence supporting removal of a crash from the rider’s record must be shown to the Chief Tech Inspector or Race Director on the day of the incident. d) The Race Director may remove a crash at trackside using their best judgment. 5.2.5 After receiving notice of their penalty, racers may send an appeal of that penalty (not of the individual incidents) to the Chapter Board. Penalty appeals must be sent within 2 weeks after the racer receives notice. The penalty will be on hold until after such appeal is reviewed. Appeal letters must be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail to AFM, as listed on page 4. 5.2.6 A rider with up to 3 crashes MAY compete in the AFM Endurance Race. A rider under suspension may NOT compete in the AFM Endurance Race. 5.2.7 Crashes are not carried over from the previous season. 6.0 CLASSES AND POINTS 6.1 CLASSES: The following classes are recognized for competition at an AFM Race Meet (Exhibition classes will be run at the discretion of the Race Director and Board of Directors). Except for 6.1.4, these are “Sunday” races as referenced elsewhere. Participation in class must be from riders meeting the lap time requirements. Maximum lap time requirements for AFM classes shall be: Class Buttonwillow Infineon Thunderhill Clock-wise / Counter Clock-wise 250 Production 2:29 / 2:33 2:20 2:37 250 Superbike 2:17 / 2:21 2:09 2:19 450 Superbike 2:18 / 2:22 2:07 2:21 600 Production 2:07 / 2:11 1:59 2:14 600 Superbike 2:07 / 2:11 1:59 2:11 650 Production 2:17 / 2:21 2:07 2:21 750 Production 2:11 / 2:15 2:02 2:17 750 Superbike 2:06 / 2:10 1:58 2:14 Open Production 2:10 / 2:14 2:00 2:13 Open Superbike 2:05 / 2:09 1:58 2:12 Open Grand Prix 2:08 / 2:12 2:00 2:14 Formula 500 Twins 2:23 / 2:27 2:09 2:26 Formula 650 Twins 2:15 / 2:19 2:05 2:19 Formula Open Twins 2:12 / 2:16 2:01 2:13 Formula I 2:07 / 2:11 1:59 2:14 Formula II 2:14 / 2:18 2:03 2:14 Formula III 2:13 / 2:17 2:05 2:19 Formula IV 2:13 / 1:17 2:05 2:18 Formula 40 Light 2:15 / 2:19 2:05 2:17 Formula 40 Heavy 2:10 / 2:14 2:00 2:10 Super Dino 2:21 / 2:25 2:11 2:25 Formula Singles 2:25 / 2:29 2:10 2:33 a) First-time riders and those riders who enter one or more Sunday classes but do not meet the required lap times in every class may be required to enter Clubman classes (ref 6.1.4) before their entries are accepted for the non-compliant class. All riders who enter Clubman must also pre-enter for Saturday practice and Sunday races. They will have to show official AFM lap times from their Clubman race with those listed in rule 6.1 before being eligible for Sunday’s race(s). b) Clubman racers who DNF or who do not have a working transmitter will be considered to have missed the lap time requirement unless a special exception is granted by the Race Director and a Rider Rep. c) Riders who MUST enter Clubman: - First-year Novice riders who have not completed a Clubman race with lap times within those required by rule 6.1. - Visiting/Reciprocity Novice riders who are riding with the AFM for the first time. - Other riders who have not met their class lap time requirements per rule 6.1 for the rider’s past two race meets. d) Riders who MAY be permitted to enter Clubman: - Visiting/Reciprocity Expert riders who are riding with the AFM for the first time. - Other riders who are not meeting the lap time requirement for a particular class. e) Riders may be excuded from Clubman after they have completed three races and are more than 3 seconds under the lap time requirements per rule 6.1 for any class in which the bike is legal. f) Eligible riders must enter the Clubman race that fits their machine and may also “run up” a class with the same machine (same bike may be entered in both classes). g) In the event that Clubman races are cancelled, all riders who pre-entered for Sunday races will be allowed to race on Sunday. Riders subject to rule 6.1 will have their race lap times used in lieu of Clubman times for the next event. 6.1.1 FORMULA (GP): Formula Rules apply (ref. Section 9.3). Production- and Superbike-legal bikes may also run in Formula classes. Individual classes are as follows: Formula IV 250-650 cc 4-stroke twin-cylinder 250-450 cc 4-stroke multi-cylinder 201-250 cc Street based, 2-stroke, twin-cylinder 400-Open cc 4-stroke, single cylinder 251-810 cc 4-stroke, 2-valve, air-cooled twins 251-1050cc 4-stroke, push-rod, 2-valve, air-cooled twins Formula III 100-125cc 2-stroke water-cooled 100-250cc 2-stroke air-cooled singles 100-399cc 4-stroke singles 100-250cc 4-stroke street-based twins 100-200cc 2-stroke air-cooled twins Formula II 201-250 cc 2-stroke 201-Open cc 2-stroke single cylinder 201-430 cc 2-stroke air cooled 251-350 cc Street based, 2-stroke, twin cylinder 451-Open cc 4-stroke singles 125cc GP, factory manufactured, water-cooled Formula I 251-500 cc 2-stroke (250cc GP factory-manufactured, water-cooled bikes also allowed) 651-1000 cc 4-stroke twin cylinder 451-750 cc 4-stroke multi cylinder Open Grand Prix 500-Open cc 2-stroke multi cylinder 751-Open cc 4-stroke. Open cc bikes are limited to stock manufactured displacement plus one mm overbore. Formula Singles 245-Open cc 4-stroke single cylinder, naturally aspirated (Ref. Section 6.1.5) Formula Twins (Each of the following displacement categories is a class) 245-500 cc 4-stroke twin cylinder, naturally aspirated 501-650 cc 4-stroke twin cylinder, naturally aspirated PLUS up to 810cc 2-valve twins. These twins may run in both 650 and Open Twins classes on a given raceday. 651-Open cc 4-stroke twin cylinder, naturally aspirated. Open cc is limited to stock manufactured displacement plus one mm overbore. Formula 40 (Will not count for overall points, and is Chapter Optional) Riders who are 40 years of age or older. Formula 40 Lightweight Formula III, Formula IV (Buell XB9 per Formula IV is allowed), 250 Superbike, 250 Production, 450 Superbike, 650 Production, Formula Twins 500, Formula Twins 650, Formula Singles, Super Dinosaur, and Vintage. Participation in class must be from riders meeting the lap time requirement (see chart above). Formula 40 Heavyweight Formula I, Formula II, 600 Production, 600 Superbike, 750 Production, 750 Superbike, Open Production, Open Superbike, Open Grand Prix, and Formula Twins Open. Participation in class must be from riders meeting the lap time requirement (see chart above). Formula Pacific 0-Open cc A class for the fastest riders. At Infineon, riders must achieve a consistent lap time of 1:47.0 to enter; at Thunderhill, 1:59.0; at Buttonwillow, 1:56.0 (1:59.0 counter clockwise). If a rider appears they will be lapped before the end of the race they may be black-flagged. Riders may be required to prove lap time eligibility from official AFM time sheets. Any rider receiving the meatball flag because they did not meet the lap time criteria may not re-enter the class until they can show such proof. Formula Vintage (Will not count for overall points, and is Chapter Optional) For 1974 and earlier motorcycles, using DOT tires, with period modifications only. Vintage will be scored as one class (no displacement breakdowns). For any additional information on Vintage rules, please call the Formula Vintage coordinator: Dave Crussell (925) 846-0482, evenings ‘til 10PM. 6.1.2 SUPERBIKE: Superbike Rules apply (ref. Section 9.2). Production-legal bikes may also run in Superbike classes. Each of the following displacement categories is a class: 175-250cc 251-450cc 451-600cc 601-750cc 751-Opencc Super Dinosaur: No displacement limits; bikes must be at least 12 model years old; 1997 or earlier. a) The following four-strokes may run down one class in Superbike: Singles, Twins, 675cc Triples. b) 4-stroke Singles and Twins may be built to either Superbike or Formula rules. c) Water-cooled Twins are limited to a 250-cc displacement advantage when running down a class. d) 600- and 750-class bikes may run up a class. e) “Open cc” bikes are limited to stock manufactured displacement plus one mm overbore. 6.1.3 PRODUCTION: Production Rules apply (ref. Section 9.1). Each of the following displacement categories is a class: 175-250cc 451-600cc 600-650cc (Twins, plus 399-450cc import/domestic 4-cylinders. ref. 6.1.3(g).) 601-750cc 751-Open cc a) The following four-strokes may run down one class in Production as long as the bike meets all other Production requirements: Singles, Twins, 675cc Triples. b) Twins may not run down a class into 250 Production. Singles running down into 250 Production are limited to 400cc. c) Water cooled Twins are limited to a 250cc displacement advantage when running down a class. d) 600cc and 750cc class bikes may run up a class. e) 650 Production will be exempt from bodywork limitations in Rule 9.1.6(j) and (k). f) “Open cc” bikes are limited to stock manufactured displacement under Production 9.1 rules. g) 499-450cc import/domestic 4-cylinders may also have the cylinders bored to the class limit of 450cc. The cylinder heads may be ported and camshafts may be changed. 6.1.4 CLUBMAN: (Will not count for overall points, and is Chapter Optional.) Each Clubman class incorporates machines from other AFM classes (Ref. Section 6.1): Lightweight: Formula III, Formula IV, 250 Superbike, 250 Production, 450 Superbike, 650 Production, Formula Twins 500, Formula Twins 650, Formula Singles, Super Dinosaur, Vintage. (Buell XB9 per Formula IV is allowed). Middleweight: Formula I, Formula II, 600 Production, 600 Superbike, 750 Production, 750 Superbike. (Ducati 748/749 are allowed). Heavyweight: Open Production, Open Superbike, Open Grand Prix, Formula Twins Open. 6.2 POINTS AND AWARDS: 6.2.1 Points shall be awarded in accordance with the following schedule (for all classes EXCEPT Formula Pacific): Finishing Position Points Awarded 1 36 + starters beaten 2 30 + starters beaten 3 25 + starters beaten 4 21 + starters beaten 5 17 + starters beaten 6 13 + starters beaten 7 10 + starters beaten 8 8 + starters beaten 9 6 + starters beaten 10 5 + starters beaten 11 4 + starters beaten 12 3 + starters beaten 13 2 + starters beaten 14 1 + starters beaten 15 starters beaten . . 38 starters beaten 39 starters beaten 6.2.2 Points will not be awarded for finishers beyond 40th place. The maximum possible number of points per race is 75 (36 + 39 starters beaten). The maximum possible number of points per DOUBLE POINTS RACE is 150. 6.2.3 To be eligible for points, a motorcycle in a given class must complete at least 80% as many laps as the winner of that class. 6.2.4 All races in 2009 are points events and all will be counted towards class and overall championships (including top novice). An exception is any event where non-optional classes are cancelled; points from that day do not count towards the overall championships, although classes that are run will count for class championships. These policies are subject to change. Overall standings are based on a rider’s one best points finish from applicable events. 6.2.5 The Top 5 points earners in the 2009 Formula Pacific class will receive numbers 1-5 for the 2010 season. The top overall points earners in 2009 will receive numbers 6-10 for the 2010 season, excluding everyone already receiving a 1-5 number. 6.2.6 Points for Formula Pacific shall be awarded in accordance with the following schedule: Finishing Position Points Awarded 1 51 Points 2 46 3 42 4 39 5 37 6 35 7 33 8 32 . . 38 2 39 1 40 0 7.0 GENERAL EQUIPMENT 7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL MOTORCYCLES: 7.1.1 All motorcycles must be inspected by the Tech Committee before participating in any practice sessions or races at any race meet and must bear a seal of approval affirming that inspection. All previous stickers must be removed before Tech will affix a new seal. 7.1.2 Excessively oily motorcycles shall be prohibited from participation in practice sessions or races, and will not be allowed through Tech Inspection. 7.1.3 The Race Director may inspect or direct a Technical Inspector to inspect a motorcycle for compliance to the rules of the class in which it is entered at any time during a race meet. Any motorcycle found illegal may not compete for points or awards in that specific class at that meet. It may or may not be allowed to compete. A recommendation to the Race Director that a machine be inspected may be made by any race meet official, or, if the request is made before the race, by any participant at a race meet. 7.1.4 Any and all modifications must be made in a safe and workmanlike manner. Modifications are subject to the approval of Technical Inspection. (Remember - your life may depend on the quality of the job you do!) 7.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED OF ALL RIDERS: Safety is paramount. The Tech Inspector’s judgment or the decision of the Race Director shall prevail during the race meet. Riders should make every effort to seek out information that will indicate the best safety equipment available. The safety for competition use of any items of apparel or other equipment shall be subject to the reasonable judgment of the Tech Inspector (ref. Section 1.4). 7.2.1 The following apparel must be worn at all times when riding on the active course, hot pit lanes, warm-up areas or other designated areas. 7.2.2 Leather 1-piece or zipped together 2-piece suits must be worn. Leathers must be zipped up at all times while on the race track or riding in the hot pit area. a) Two-piece leathers must zip completely around the waist. b) Kevlar™ panels can only be used for expansion flexibility (arms and legs) and not to replace other large areas of leather. c) Sparking knee pucks, toe sliders or other Items are not allowed. 7.2.3 Back protectors consisting of an impact resistant material and padding extending from the shoulder area to below the waist are mandatory for all riders. 7.2.4 Leather gloves with no holes or other openings except breathing pin holes. 7.2.5 Leather boots of sufficient height to overlap the trouser leg all times and in no case less than eight (8) inches. 7.2.6 Helmets certified by the Snell Memorial Foundation and bearing 2000 (or later) approval stickers; or have the British Standards Institute approval sticker BSI 6658-A, or have EU approval sticker ECE 22-05. All helmets must be full coverage (no open-faced or flip-up helmets). Helmets, in the judgment of the Tech Inspector, must be in sound condition, including shell, liner and strap. a) All riders who crash in a practice session or race must have their helmet and all safety apparel (leathers, boots, gloves and back protector) re-inspected by a designated race official before participating in any further practices or races. b) Helmets deemed to be unsafe may be rendered useless. 7.2.7 Shields or goggles of shatterproof nature and in sound condition. a) Tear-offs are not allowed. 7.2.8 Each rider shall have a four and a half (4.5) pound minimum fire extinguisher readily available at all times in his/her pit area. Such extinguishers must be of dry chemical or CO2 type and carry current recharge tags. 7.2.9 Hydration devices such as Camelbacks are permitted only during the Endurance race; they are not allowed during practice or normal race events. When used, such devices may be filled only with still (non-carbonated) water; no juices, energy drinks, or similar fluids are allowed. 7.2.10 A scoring transmitter is required equipment for all AFM events. See also rule 2.3.10. 8.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 8.1 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL MOTORCYCLES: 8.1.1 Engines: a) Engines of any type falling into a class listed in Section 6.1 may be used. b) Engines must be naturally aspirated (turbos, ref. Section 8.1.9). c) Cylinders may be bored to a maximum of 1.0mm over the bore size corresponding to the class displacement for a given stroke in Formula, Grand Prix, and Superbike classes. The stroke of Production class motorcycles may not be changed. Production class motorcycles may NOT be over-bored (Ref. 9.1.11). d) The rearward end of the pipe(s) may not be directed in such a way so as to create dust or interfere with other riders. e) A six (6) ounce clear or translucent, gas-resistant, catch tank or reservoir must be provided for any and all breather hoses venting the following areas: cambox and/or top end, crank case, primary drive case, transmission, oil tank(s), radiator and/or coolant tank(s). Such catch tank(s) must be situated in such a way that they will not normally overflow unless more than 2/3 full and the overflow tube must be routed to the belly pan for bikes equipped with a belly pan. All drains must be properly sealed. f) All plugs and fittings with oil or coolant behind them must be securely fastened and safety wired. Banjo bolts with oil or coolant behind them must be secured with safety wire and/or RTV. Safety-pin style clips are only allowed for oil filler or radiator caps or oil dipstick(s) and must be wired properly. g) Liquid-cooled motorcycle engines must use water as a coolant or water with PrestoneTM Water Pump Lube, RedlineTM Water Wetter or RC20 (and diluted as recommended by manufacturer). h) Motorcycles found using a glycol-based water additive will subject the rider to a fine of up to $100 and disqualification. i) Oil coolers must be mounted in front of the rider. j) After-market or AFM approved cases are required as shown In Appendix A. k) Riders found to be using other than after-market cases on the above-mentioned models will forfeit the following raceday. l) Riders not in conformance with rule 8.1.2 will forfeit that race weekend, the following AFM event weekend, plus pay a $100 fine. m) Oil filters must be secured with a metal hose clamp around the diameter of the oil filter. The metal hose clamp must be held under tension in the direction of not allowing the oil filter to spin loose. This can be done with safety wire or by the hose clamp gear mechanism being wedged up against a non-moveable part of the engine. Quick release pins or clips are NOT allowed. 8.1.2 Belly Pans a) Belly pans are required on all 4-stroke motorcycles. b) Belly pans will be constructed of fiberglass, sheet metal, carbon fiber, plastic, or structural composite material. Flexible materials (cloth, nylon, etc.) are not allowed. c) Belly pans require a minimum of three solid mounting points. Zip ties, safety wire, plumbers tape, etc., are not allowed. d) Belly pans must have a three quart capacity or engine oil capacity (whichever is less), and must have a dam in the rear of the pan. e) Belly pans should cover the bottom on the engine and transmission. f) If the belly pan has damage beyond what can be repaired on a race day (due to a crash), and the motorcycle can otherwise enter other events of the day, it will be allowed to do so after approval from a designated AFM official (Tech Inspector or Race Director). 8.1.3 Frames: a) Frames shall be free of cracks and kinks. b) All welds shall be structurally sound. c) Motorcycles must have both front and rear suspension. d) All shock reservoirs must be securely fastened. 8.1.4 Tanks: a) All tanks, whether for fuel, oil or coolant, must be leak-free and securely mounted. b) Fuel tanks must be fitted with readily accessible shut-off valves in working order. c) Positive clamping is mandatory on all oil, fuel and coolant line connections. Slip fits are not permitted. Stock wire-type clamps are acceptable. d) Aftermarket fuel caps must be secured with either safety wire or a clip. 8.1.5 Tires and Rims: a) Wheels must be true, round, in alignment, and be free of any cracks or other defects. b) Wheel weights must be taped. c) All wheels must have metal valve stem caps with o-ring. Rubber valve stems with an exposed length of more than 1" are prohibited; metal valve stems are recommended. 8.1.6 Brakes: a) Efficient front and rear wheel brakes are required. b) Brake anchor-arm fasteners must be safety wired or secured with lock nut. c) Disc brake caliper-mounting fasteners must be secured by safety wire. d) Air scoops, if fitted, must have screens and be clear of all working parts. e) All brake system banjo bolts are recommended to be secured by RTV. 8.1.7 Handlebars and Controls: a) Handlebars shall permit the front wheel to be turned at least 20 degrees to each side from the straight ahead position. b) Hand controls must have ball ends at least 1/2 inch in diameter. c) The minimum clearance between handlebar and gas tank is one (1) inch, measured at the grips at full lock as determined by the fork stops. Handlebars must not contact the gas tank. d) All controls must operate effectively and reliably. e) All foot controls must be free from sharp or ragged edges. f) Throttles must be self-closing. g) All motorcycles must have an operating kill switch or button accessible to the rider with hands on the hand-grips. h) Electric fuel pumps must shut off automatically when the engine dies or be shut off by an easily identified electrical master switch at the instrument pod or top fork clamp. 8.1.8 Footrests: a) Footrests must be positioned for ready access to applicable controls. b) The minimum diameter for all footrests is 3/4 inch. c) Footrests may fold up and rearwards at a 45 degree angle, but must be prevented from folding accidentally. d) Only one set of footrests may be fitted. Passenger footrests must be removed. e) Footpegs may not have sharp edges. 8.1.9 Superchargers/Turbochargers are legal in all classes (excluding Formula Singles and Twins). They must run at a displacement handicap of 0.75 of the given limit (i.e., for a bike running a turbo in 750 cc Production, the maximum displacement would be 562.5cc). 8.1.10 The following equipment must be removed: a) License plate and mounting bracket, if not an integral part of the tail/brake light assembly. b) Center and side stands. c) Mirrors. d) Turn signals. e) Luggage racks, saddlebags, crash bars (case protectors may be excepted by Tech), etc. f) Exhaust pipe heat shields, high pipes excepted. 8.1.11 All glass and plastic parts which may break or shatter must be securely taped (fairing bubbles excepted). 8.1.12 Snap-on type side covers must be secured to prevent them from falling off. 8.1.13 Chains and Sprockets. a) Drive chains must be in good condition with no rollers missing, and must be either continuous, having a peened master link, or use a master link with a master link clip. No substitutions for the master link clip will be accepted. Peened master links are recommended. b) Master link clips must not be safety wired. c) Sprockets must be in good condition. 8.1.14 Suspension and Chassis: a) The rear axle nut must be safety wired or secured with a clip, cotter pin or lock-nut. Axles or axle pinch bolts must be secured by safety wire. b) At least one front axle pinch bolt on each fork leg must be safety wired. If the front axle threads into a fork leg then the opposite end of the axle must be safety wired. If the front axle threads into a collar, nut, or bolt then it must be safety wired. 8.1.15 Camcorders: All camera systems have to be inspected and approved for use by Tech each day before the motorcycle is allowed on the track. Cameras may NOT be mounted on the helmet. Any rider found to be using a camera on the track that has not been inspected will be subject to a fine. 8.2 NUMBERS AND NUMBER PLATES: 8.2.1 Number Plates: a) A front number plate must be centered on the front of the bike; bikes with a duct in the center of the front fairing require a number plate on both sides of the duct. Side number plates must be located on each side of the front fairing (i.e., close to the engine) or on each side of the tail section. The tail-section number plate may instead be a single number that spans the width of the tail and faces to the rear (AMA-style). Number plates or surfaces must be approximately 10 inches high and 12 inches wide, and must be on a flat or slightly radiused surface. Numbers on complex curves are unacceptable. b) Number plates on faired machines can be either rectangular or oval in shape. On Formula III machines, the plates must measure 8 inches high and 10 inches wide. c) The front number plate may not lean back excessively. d) Motorcycle must bear the rider’s official, assigned AFM number only. Exceptions must be approved by Race Director AND Chief Scorer. e) Number plates shall be white with black numbers. Novice riders only shall use yellow number plates with black numbers. Class Champions from 2008 may run black number plates with white numbers in all classes they run in the 2009 season. f) Numbers shall be at least 5-1/2 inches high and have a 1 inch stroke. Numbers must be spaced at least 3/4 inch apart. Numbers shall be sans serif (NO curly cues or fancy stuff) for ease of scoring. g) Number plates must be securely fastened. Numbers must be securely attached if not painted on. h) Numbers must be clearly visible and legible from a distance of 75 feet during practice and race with rider in the normal racing position. Numbers that are illegible, difficult to read, or in any way not conforming to this section (8.2.1) will not be scored. i) No metal number plates will be allowed. 8.3 NOISE: 8.3.1 Exhaust Noise: a) Measurement may be taken at any track venue during an AFM event. b) No vehicle shall at any time produce sound levels exceeding 101db measured at 50 feet. Track management may randomly spot check with certified sound level measuring equipment. One warning will be given to the operator of any vehicle that measures between 101db and 103db. Any vehicle measured at over 103db, or over 101db after an initial warning, will not be allowed to participate further in the event, and may, at the discretion of track management, be immediately ejected from the facilities. c) The above noise regulations will be in effect but may be superseded by race track requirements, subject to Race Director’s decision. 8.3.2 Generator Noise: There is a 80db limit for electrical generators in the AFM pits, as measured based on OSHA sound measuring protocols; this applies when measuring or comparing sound readings. 8.4 FUEL: 8.4.1 Fuel: a) No fuel may be carried on any motorcycle except in tanks securely mounted for that purpose. b) Nitrous oxide is not allowed. 8.5 DECORATIVE ADDITIONS TO MOTORCYCLES/RIDERS: 8.5.1 AFM prohibits the addition of toys, dolls, hood ornaments and other unnecessary articles to motorcycles. Any and all decorative items must be painted on, or be a part of the motorcycle. 9.0 RULES FOR AFM CLASSES 9.1 REQUIREMENTS OF PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLES: 9.1.1 Production motorcycles shall be limited to those manufactured for street use in the U.S.A. Such motorcycles must be readily available to the general public from established manufacturers, distributors and/or dealers, and are subject to the approval by the AFM Board of Directors. The only permissible modifications from the stock, OEM motorcycle are listed in this section. No other changes from the stock, showroom motorcycle will be allowed. 9.1.2 No up- or back-dating of parts will be allowed unless specified by the rules. 9.1.3 Main wiring harness must remain completely stock. The sections of the wiring harness that may be removed from the motorcycle are the sections between a component that may be legally removed and its closest connector. Any electrical component removed must be able to be reconnected to its original connector and function normally. 9.1.4 The following items may be removed; disconnecting any wires belonging to the components may only be done at the closest connector to the component, not by cutting any wires: a) Lights and reflectors. b) Instruments, instrument brackets and associated cables. c) Radiator fan and wiring. d) License bracket. e) Passenger footrests and mounting brackets. f) Passenger grab rails. g) Chain guards. h) Rear fender or rear section of rear fender may be removed as long as there is tail/seat bodywork covering the top of the rear wheel. Front fender may be spaced upward for tire clearance. i) Cooling systems thermostat. j) Brake light switches. k) Left handlebar switch pod. 9.1.5 The following emissions equipment may be removed: a) Air injection valve and hoses; air box and vacuum ports for these hoses must be sealed. b) Reed valves and covers, air ports must be closed or new reed valve covers may be made which do not allow any air passage. 9.1.6 The following items may be replaced by aftermarket parts except as noted: a) Handlebars, hand controls, foot controls, and throttle tubes may be changed. Throttle housing CANNOT be changed or modified. Brake and clutch levers may be replaced with aftermarket parts. b) Hand/foot controls do not include brake master cylinders and brake reservoirs which must remain absolutely stock. c) Handlebars and hand/foot controls may be relocated. d) Ignition switch. Only the following additional parts may be added to the instrument cluster area of the bike: shift lights, oil pressure, oil temperature, and water temperature gauges or lights may be added. For example: an oil pressure light may be changed to a gauge. A shift light may be added even if one did not exist from the factory. e) Control cables. f) Speedometer drive or electronic speed sensor or pickups. g) Oil, oil filter, lubricants and fluids. h) Final drive sprockets and chains. Chain size may be changed. i) Rear shock (linkage must remain stock). j) Fairing and bodywork (not including fuel tank) may be replaced with cosmetic duplicates of the original parts. Size and dimensions must be the same as the original parts (e.g., “Double bubble” windscreens are not allowed.) Construction must be of plastic or fiberglass (no carbon or carbon composite fiber.) k) Original combination instrument/fairing brackets may be replaced with aftermarket brackets of the same basic material. All other fairing brackets must be original, stock parts. l) Should the stock fairing include air-ducting tubes, those tubes may be removed. However, if used, the tubes must be original, stock parts. m) Fire-retardant foam may be installed in the fuel tanks. n) Seat, seat base and associated bodywork may be replaced with parts similar in appearance to the original, stock parts. Seat brackets may be added, but not removed from frame. Profile may be changed to allow for proper number display. o) Standard fasteners may be replaced with aftermarket fasteners of the same material and design. Fasteners may be drilled for safety wire but intentional weight-saving modifications are not permitted. p) Fairing/bodywork fasteners may be changed to quick-disconnect type. q) Brake pads and brake lines. Stock brake rotors MUST be used. Brake rotors may NOT be modified. Aftermarket brake rotors and carriers are approved for motorcycles 5 years old and older, so long as they are a direct replacement for the original part, and that the mounting method is not changed. s) Only molded grooved-tread tires with molded-in DOT sidewall identification are permitted. 9.1.7 Frame modifications are limited to frame brackets installed to permit the use of racing-type stands. The use of frame brackets to improve the original strength or stiffness of the frame is not allowed. 9.1.8 Fork modifications are limited to the following: a) Standard production internal parts of forks may be modified to alter damping qualities. b) Aftermarket damper kits or valves may be installed. c) Fork springs may be replaced with optional or aftermarket springs. d) Fork caps may be modified or replaced with aftermarket parts. e) Additional fork bracing is not permitted. f) A steering damper may be added or replaced with an aftermarket damper. 9.1.9 Carburetor/fuel injection/intake modifications are limited to the following: a) Carburetor jets and needles may be replaced. b) Re-sizing of air metering holes involved in CV carburetor throttle slide control is permitted. Throttle slide and return spring may be replaced with aftermarket parts. c) Electronic or mechanical richening devices must remain installed but may be deactivated. d) Fuel lines and vent lines may be replaced. e) Aftermarket fuel filters may be added. f) All components involved in fuel injection systems must remain standard except electronic control modules, which can be modified or replaced with aftermarket modules. Piggyback modules (for example Dynojet) are considered modifications to the electronic control module, and are allowed. g) Replacement modules must connect to the original connectors. h) Installation of additional components to the fuel injection system is not permitted. 9.1.10 The original equipment airbox must be retained but the air filter may be replaced with a commercially manufactured aftermarket filter designed to specifically replace the OEM filter. Filtering material must be made from paper, foam or gauze. All intake air must pass through the filtering material. The only modification permitted is the sealing of airbox drains. 9.1.11 Engine/ignition modifications are limited to the following: a) Except as noted, all internal and external engine parts must remain stock with no modifications, metal removal, blueprinting or surface treatments. b) Pistons, rings, piston pins, and circlips may be replaced only with standard bore, stock production items. There is no allowance for overbore. c) Cam sprockets may be slotted solely for the purpose of altering cam timing. Press-on cam sprockets may be replaced with aftermarket steel bolt-on cam sprockets and adapters. Aftermarket cam chain tensioners are permitted. d) Cylinder head, cylinder and crankcase gasket surfaces only may be machined for increased compression. All other surfaces of the cylinder head, cylinder and crankcases must remain absolutely stock, with no metal removal. Light cleaning of gasket surfaces with steel wool, Scotch-Brite™, etc., is allowed. Deburring radius of machined area must not be greater than 0.020” or 0.5mm. e) Cylinder head combustion chambers may be cleaned by bead blasting with valves seated in place. Intake and exhaust ports may not be bead blasted or cleaned with abrasive material such as steel wool or Scotch-Brite™. f) Valves must remain as produced with no modifications. Valve springs may be shimmed with standard or aftermarket shims. Valve seat inserts may be reworked or replaced with OEM or aftermarket seats of original dimensions. Any dimensional thickness of the stock inserts may not be increased. Aluminum casting of cylinder head ports and combustion chambers must remain absolutely stock, with no metal removal. g) Gaskets may be replaced with aftermarket parts. h) Clutch plates and springs may be replaced with aftermarket parts. i) Transmission gears may be shimmed only for the purpose of proper engagement. Standard or aftermarket shims may be utilized. Shifter return or detent springs may be replaced with aftermarket springs. j) Electronic ignition cutout shift devices are permitted. These devices may not physically operate the shift lever or the shift mechanism. k) Oil pressure sending units may be replaced with a safety-wired pipe plug. l) Modifications to the stock starting and charging systems are not permitted. Starters and complete charging system must be in place, connected and functional before, during and after an event. Charging systems must meet manufacturer’s minimum output specifications, as listed in the service manual. m) Engine case guards in the form of strengthened engine side covers may be installed and must be no lighter in weight than the stock covers. Engine case guards that are AMA-approved may also be installed. n) 49-state model engine and ignition components may replace those same components of California-only motorcycles of the same manufacturer, year and model. o) The complete ignition/engine control system must be the original OEM parts of the model being used in competition except as follows: Ignition timing may be altered by slotting the ignition trigger mounting plate or replacing the stock ignition rotor with an aftermarket rotor. p) Ignition control modules may be modified or replaced with aftermarket modules. Replacement modules must connect to the original connectors. q) Spark plugs and plug wires may be replaced with aftermarket parts. 9.1.12 All other parts, except as previously noted, must remain as originally produced by the motorcycle manufacturer at the time of sale to its dealer network. 9.2 REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERBIKE MOTORCYCLES: 9.2.1 Superbike classes shall be limited to those motorcycles manufactured for street use. Such motorcycles must be readily available to the general public from established manufacturers, distributors and/or dealers, and are subject to the approval of the AFM Board of Directors. The engine cases and frame combination must be as produced by the manufacturer. In this context, the engine is described as the as produced engine case halves (top and bottom or left and right); cylinders and heads may be replaced. (For example: you may not swap a motor of a different displacement from the same or another manufacturer into a frame not originally equipped with same). Changes introduced by a manufacturer to a specific model configuration (e.g., Suzuki GSXR 750) subsequent to the original introduction of the model, may be fitted within the limits of normal assembly procedures. 9.2.2 All requirements of Sections 8.1.1 through 8.1.13 must be met. 9.2.3 The tail light assembly may be removed. 9.2.4 If a brake light is fitted it must be disconnected or completely taped. 9.2.5 Removable exhaust pipe baffles must be safety wired. 9.2.6 The frame geometry and steering head position may NOT be changed. Strengthening/gusseting is allowed, as is the modification/addition/removal of brackets, tabs, engine mount points and any portion of the sub-frame or swingarm. Major replacement of frame components is not allowed. 9.3 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMULA AND GRAND PRIX MOTORCYCLES: The Formula classification shall apply to motorcycles optimized and suitable for roadracing. 9.3.1 The front wheel, with the exception of the tire, must be clearly visible from either side. 9.3.2 Fairings may not extend forward of a line drawn vertically upwards from the front edge of the wheel rim. 9.3.3 Fairings may not extend behind a line drawn vertically upward from the rear axle, seat and tail section excepted. 9.3.4 The rider must be completely visible from either side and from above, forearms and hands excepted, in the normal racing position. 9.3.5 The use of any transparent material to avoid application of these requirements is not permitted. 9.3.6 Fairings must clear the front tire at all times, regardless of suspension or steering attitude. 9.3.7 Handlebars, levers and riders’ hands must have at least 1 inch clearance with enclosed bar type fairings and at least 2inches with cut-out type fairings. 9.4 ENDURANCE RULES: 9.4.1 AFM Formula Rules apply (ref. Section 9.3). a) There will be classes for 250, 450, 600, 750, and Open displacements. b) Singles and Twins may choose to run down a displacement class. 9.4.2 Rider must have Expert status OR have finished four races (not race days; Clubman races accepted); Novice riders must also comply with rule 2.2.1(c). a) Others must be approved by Race Director. b) Out-of-state/club riders must be approved by Race Director. c) Riders with three crashes MAY compete in the Endurance Race, and will delay their penalty until the next event the same season. 9.4.3 Two to six riders are allowed per team. 9.4.4 Riders may not compete on more than one team. A team may field only one bike. 9.4.5 No motorcycle substitutions allowed (frames). 9.4.6 All refueling apparatus must be teched with bike. Refueling towers not allowed. Only non-sparking units allowed. Swapping of fuel tanks as a form of refueling is NOT allowed. 9.4.7 All refueling must be done with “dead” engines. The rider must be off the bike and the bike on a manually operated rear wheel stand before re-fueling is allowed. The rider must remain off the bike until all refueling is completed. 9.4.8 All support equipment must be removed from the active pit lane, except during pit stop. The active pit lane area is only to be used for short pit stops (rider change, fueling, minor adjustments, etc.) For major mechanical work, rest periods, etc., the motorcycle and all support equipment must be removed from the active pit lane. 9.4.9 Maximum of five people in the active pit lane during pit stop, including riders. 9.4.10 Fire extinguishers must be readily available (ref. Section 7.2.8). 9.4.11 Should bike break down, the crash truck may bring it in, with no penalty. 9.4.12 Each team may be required to supply competent scorer(s). 9.4.13 Scoring in an Endurance Race will reflect laps completed. 9.4.14 Crashes in an Endurance Race will not be counted towards the AFM crash rule penalties, unless racing privileges have already been suspended. Endurance races will not be counted toward crash penalty removals (ref. 5.2). a) If a rider crashes in the Endurance Race, and the bike is not leaking fluids and is rideable, the rider and bike must enter the pits and be re-inspected by a Tech Inspector before re-entering the race. 9.4.15 Speed limit in the active pit lane shall be 30mph. 9.4.16 All pit crew members shall wear appropriate clothing, including long pants and closed shoes while in the active pit lane. 9.4.17 No smoking is allowed in the pit lane or during any fuel handling operation anywhere. 9.4.18 Pit areas assigned to each team are to be used for all pit stops, mechanical work, etc. Teams may not block or otherwise constrict the pit areas of their neighbors, and teams may not cut through the pit spaces of others, except those adjacent to your pit space, when performing pit stops. 9.5 REQUIREMENTS OF SIDECARS OR OTHER EXHIBITIONS: 9.5.1 If there is scheduled to be an exhibition race of any type, including Sidecars, AFM will distribute rules and regulations prior to that event. All riders and machines participating in such an exhibition event must comply with all AFM safety rules, as well as specific rules for that event. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix A RACE DAY PROCEDURE Information for the AFM Roadracer 1. REGISTRATION: This is where you take steps to make certain that you are properly entered in the race meet. Registration opens In the morning on the day of the event, and is also open on Saturday afternoon. You MUST go through registration even though you have entered via mail, fax, or Internet. Pre-entry is required for all events. No post-entries at the track. The registration process includes: a) Verifying all information on the entry form. b) Making sure all fees are paid in full. c) Receiving your Tech Slip. 2. TECHNICAL INSPECTION: In order to get onto the track, your machine must have a Tech sticker. This is obtained by passing an inspection by the all-seeing eyes of the Tech Inspectors. Although the AFM Competition Rules list what is considered safe, you are responsible for knowing the rules and restrictions for your particular bike & class. Tech opens In the morning on the day of the event, and is also open Saturday afternoon. You can also sign up for appropriate Contingency programs at Tech. Bikes must be clean when they go through Tech. No excessively oily or dirty bikes allowed! Tech is concerned with the following: ALL MACHINES GENERAL EQUIPMENT p AXLES: Cotter pin or safety wired? p BODY WORK: Secured? p AFM legal belly pan? (Required for all 4-stroke bikes) p Lights taped over or removed? p BRAKES, FRONT/REAR (as applicable) p Brake caliper bolts: safety wired or mechanical locking device? p Anchor arm: safety wired or mechanical locking device? p Actuating mechanism: operating properly? p Brake pads: in good shape and have enough material? p Cables and hoses: in good shape? p Brake fluid: level OK and cap tight? p SIDE CASES: Aftermarket side cases or AMA-approved case guards are required on: Honda CBR 600RR and 1000RR, left side; Kawasaki ZX6RR & ZX10R, both sides; all Suzuki GSXR models, both sides; Suzuki 600 and 1100 Bandits, left side; Suzuki 600, 750 and 1100 Katanas, left side; Suzuki SV650 & TL1000 right side clutch cover; Yamaha YZF 600, right side; Yamaha FZR 400 and 600 models, right side; Yamaha R6, both sides; Yamaha R1, left side. After-market cases may be required on other models at any time it is determined to be in the interest of track safety. NO CARBON FIBER COVERS ALLOWED. p BELLY PANS: aftermarket oil catch pans or dammed lower fairings are required for ALL 4-stroke machines. p VENTED CATCH TANK: required for all overflows, drains or breather tubes p CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE: into catch tank or airbox p OIL DRAIN PLUG, ENGINE: tight and safety wired? p OIL FILTER: Secured with hose clamp and prevented from spinning (using safety wire or physically wedged)? p OIL PRESSURE SWITCH: have RTV securing it? p OIL FILLER CAP: safety wired or clip allowed if properly wired? p OIL LINE BOLTS: safety wired or RTV secured? p BOLTS and HOSES TO OIL COOLER: safety wired? p WATER JACKET DRAIN BOLTS: safety wired? p WATER PUMP DRAIN BOLTS: safety wired? p HOSE CLAMPS: safety wire is recommended p RADIATOR CAP: tight and safety wired or clip allowed if properly wired? p RADIATOR FLUID: water or AFM-approved substances – no glycols allowed! p EXHAUST SYSTEM p Header pipe fastening OK? p Rear supports OK? p Exhaust baffles: safety wired? p Quiet enough? Noise limit is 101-103dB maximum. p NUMBER PLATES: all bikes must have three number plates (front and one on each side as specified in the rulebook). p Are plates securely mounted? Zip ties are not allowed as sole fastening method. Recommended fastening is at least two bolts, each with a fender washer. p Is number surface relatively flat and 10” x12”? p Are numbers legible and easy for scorers to read? Minimum is 5” tall, 1” stroke, and spaced 1” apart. Don’t use curly/serif numbers. p Is the number on the bike your AFM number? p SCORING TRANSMITTER: All bikes must have an AFM scoring transmitter on their bike at all times while racing. p Is it mounted correctly? p CLEANLINESS: Is bike clean? Excessively oily? p DRIVE CHAIN TENSION: OK? p CHAIN TENSION: adjusters tightened? p MASTER LINK: clip mounted correctly and in good shape? Peened links are recommended, no safety wire allowed on master links. p REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: OK? Wheels balanced? p SPOKED and MAG WHEELS: OK? No cracks? Spokes (if lace-up) tight? p TIRES: OK? Steel valve caps on? Correct pressure in tires? p SHOCKS – REAR: Nuts, bolts and retainers OK? p FRONT END: Triple clamp bolts tight? Steering damper mounted correctly? p HANDLEBARS: Tank clearance OK? Tightened? p ON/OFF SWITCH: Functioning? p SAFETY GEAR: All protective apparel and equipment must be inspected once per season. When it passes Tech inspection, a season-long sticker will be affixed to your helmet. After this point, only the helmet and motorcycle need to be seen by Tech, unless you crash. Then all apparel and equipment must be re-teched. Ref: 3.2.2 in the rulebook. p No scrapes or gouges in the helmet will be allowed. p Are knee pucks and toe sliders securely fastened? p OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO CHECK: p THINK – have you removed all tools from the bike? p REMOVE all loose items from your mouth (gum, candy, dentures, etc.), as these can become choking hazards. 3. PRACTICE: Practice is where your mind, body and machine are race tuned. Participation in practice session is not required, but is, of course, strongly advised. Practice sessions will be assigned by the Entry Committee based on lap times from the official AFM scoring system. See also section 2.3.11. 4. RIDER’S MEETING: In order to receive special instructions as to the track conditions, race scheduling, starting procedure, individual messages, etc., all riders must attend the rider’s meeting. No exceptions or excuses - if you’re not there, you may be fined! AVOID UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS AND HASSLE - BE THERE! 5. RACE CALL: All races are announced over the public address system. When your race is announced, report to the Pre-Grid (formation) area. In the event that your race is not announced over the P.A. system, it is your responsibility to know which race your race follows and be at Pre-Grid in a timely manner. 6. PRE-GRID: At the Pre-Grid area, three things happen: a) Your machine is checked for a Tech sticker. b) The number on your Tech sticker is checked to determine if you are properly entered in that race (or practice). c) Grid positions are posted near scoring. All new riders, incidentally, are assigned positions at the rear of the grid until they earn points. 7. WARM-UP: Most classes will get a warm-up lap prior to a race. This is to allow riders to warm up tires and get an update on track conditions. Late-comers to the Pre-Grid may not get the warm-up lap. There is also a warm-up area at Infineon and Buttonwillow (but none at Thunderhill), where minor tests can be made. 8. STARTING GRID: The starting grid is that area behind the starting line where numbers are painted or chalked on the track surface. Find your assigned grid number and position your front wheel just behind it. Then watch the Starter and/or Grid Marshall for any special instructions. You must obey them WITHOUT QUESTION! 9. START: The timed procedure for starts is outlined in Section 3.4 of these rules and you should study it carefully, especially the section on start-aborts (3.4.6). Be aware also that the time from the actual start to the first turn is the most dangerous part of a race. Many bodies and a lot of machines are very close to each other and minds are not always aware of much of anything but GO. Be further aware that jumping the start (Section 3.4.9) refers to your jumping your grid position, not the start line. 10. THE RACE: If, during a race, your machine fails you, or you just want to get off the track surface, immediately raise your left arm or foot to signal and pull off safely and completely. This is standard procedure for exiting the race course. If your machine (and you) is able to continue, make sure you re-enter the course very carefully and at a point where you are not a hazard to other riders. If you are not able to continue, make certain you’re not in a dangerous place, and sit tight until the end of the race. Sometimes races must be stopped short. This is done only when absolutely necessary. Races are stopped by the display of a RED flag at Start/Finish and other locations, with waving black flags at all other turns around the course. Anyone ignoring a RED flag will not be scored for that race and will not be allowed to restart if a restart is called. 11. RAIN DATE SUPPLEMENT: Infineon will not be raced in the rain. Other tracks may be raced in the rain provided all applicable requirements are met. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix B FLAGS This is a description of flags used by the AFM and a guideline of how to react to them. PASSING is NOT allowed under ANY caution flag from the flag station until you are clear of the incident (NOTE: if no incident is visible to you, the no-pass zone is from the flag station displaying the flag until the next clear flag station). YELLOW (Motionless) Caution. This flag is displayed for incidents off the racing line and out of an impact zone. An impact zone is where bikes and riders end up when they crash at or near the apex of a turn. This flag is also shown in the turn prior to a waving yellow. Passing is never allowed until completely past the incident. You should maintain or slightly reduce your speed and watch for the incident and next flag station. Using your brakes should not be needed. YELLOW (Waving) Extreme Caution. This flag indicates an incident has occurred on or very near the racing line. This indicates a major incident possibly involving multiple bikes or one that has just happened and the status of the track is unknown yet. You will need to adjust your speed and/or your line to ensure your safety, that of the fallen rider(s) and the course workers. You should reduce your speed somewhat and definitely take a good look at the track. There may be oil or debris that the course workers have not spotted yet. There is a good chance that you will have to change your line. You may need to use your brakes. Try to be smooth and gradual. There is probably someone right behind you who might not have seen the flag as soon as you did. Passing is never allowed until completely past the incident. GREEN WITH BLACK STRIPE Oil, slippery material or fluid on course. There is something on the track that you don’t want to run over. This flag will probably require you to change your line. As with the waving yellow, you should reduce your speed somewhat. After you have identified the fluid and chosen a line that avoids it, carefully change your line. Again, the person behind may not see the situation as soon as you do. The workers may point to the oil or fluid, or motion you to move one way or another to avoid it. Passing is never allowed until completely past the incident. RED WITH YELLOW STRIPE Debris on course. There is something on the track that you don’t want to run over. This flag will probably require you to change your line. As with the waving yellow, you should reduce your speed somewhat. After you have identified the debris and chosen a line that avoids it, carefully change your line. Again, the person behind may not see the situation as soon as you do. The workers may point to the debris, or motion you to move one way or another to avoid it. Passing is never allowed until completely past the incident. RED All riders stop immediately as is safe. This flag is shown Start/Finish and at least one additional turn. Safe continuation of the race is not possible. All riders must come to a gradual, controlled stop. Be careful not to close the throttle too fast as the rider behind may not see the flag yet. Apply your brakes gradually. DO NOT grab a handful! Raising your hand is a good idea once you have begun to slow down. Stop and wait for instructions. DO NOT continue until instructed to do so by an official. WAVING BLACK (on turns only) The race/practice has been red flagged. This tells you to discontinue racing. The race is over. Continue around the track slowly, at about 1/4 speed, until you come to one of the red flags. Then follow the Red Flag instructions. DEER FLAG (Yellow with leaping deer logo) A deer or other animal is on or near the course in that turn. The race has been Red Flagged. Gradually slow way down and look carefully for the animal. All other turns will display the Waving Black or Red flags. MEATBALL FLAG (Black with large red dot, displayed with your number) Complete the lap and report to Start/Finish. If it is displayed with an Oil flag, you are leaking fluid, so exit the track as soon and safely as possible, and not in an impact area. The above instructions are guidelines. It is your responsibility to take safe action and avoid becoming part of an incident. Always be aware of what you see and those around you, and please use good judgment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix C REFUND POLICY - Cancel your pre-entry before the deadline: no charge. - Pre-enter Saturday only OR Sunday only, no show: a $10 processing fee will be applied. - Pre-enter Saturday AND Sunday, no show: a $10 processing fee will be applied. - Pre-enter Saturday practice, received tech slip: No refund. - Pre-enter any race, received Tech slip: a $20 fee for each grid spot assigned and not used will be applied; those on the crash list are exempt. - Pre-enter any race, received Tech slip and started the Race (this includes warm- up lap): No refund. EXAMPLES: If you pre-enter for Sat and/or Sun but do not show, you will be charged only for the processing fee. If you pre-enter for Saturday practice, register and receive your Tech slip, no refund is possible. If you pre-enter any race(s), register and receive your Tech slip but do not show for the race, you will be charged only $20 for each grid spot not used (unless your name is on the crash list for that day); If you start any race, including the warm-up lap, no refund is possible for that race. **** RACE CANCELLATION DUE TO CURFEW, RAIN OUT, ETC: You will be issued an automatic credit or your credit card will not be charged, if AFM cancels your race. The amount of the refund will be set by the Board for that event. **** TRANSMITTER REFUND: Transmitters purchased from the AFM and in original condition, may be returned to the AFM for a refund up to the original price. **** LICENSE REFUNDS: A request for a license fee refund must be received in writing. A refund must be requested prior to the last scheduled race event of the year. To obtain a license fee refund, you must not have participated in any AFM event or an approved Race School. The maximum refund available will be whatever license fee you paid, minus $20, which will hold your membership at the Associate level. A refund relinquishes your current AFM number. **** CREDITS AND OWED MONIES: If you paid by check or cash and are due a refund, a credit will be issued that can be used anytime within the current season; credits are not necessary to be issued for credit card payments because any billing changes are handled at billing. If the credit is not used by the end of the season a check will be issued for the amount due. **** NOTE: Entries or refunds are not interchangeable between chapters, nor can they be carried over to another race season. **** Returned checks, outstanding credit cards and unpaid fines will result in the suspension of your racing privileges and/or membership until all monies and/or fines have been paid (Ref. 4.2.4). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix D CLUBS WITH LICENSE RECIPROCITY Many clubs in the USA offer license reciprocity with AFM. This means that your current AFM license will be honored with them, and they will allow you to participate in their events. However, since the addresses and phone numbers for these clubs change periodically, and our information is not always current and correct, we strongly suggest that you contact any club you might want to race with to make sure that they will honor your AFM license. As far as other licensed racers visiting AFM, we really like that but remember that only approved motorcycle roadracing clubs are accepted for Reciprocity License purposes; other racing forms (dirt, moto, supermoto, mini, etc.) are not accepted. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix E CRASHER POLICIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS This appendix is meant as a summary, please refer to the detailed rules in Section 5.2 of the AFM rulebook. IF YOU CRASH: • You cannot restart... pay attention to the workers, and get yourself to a safe place (out of the impact area.) If you are injured, let the turnworkers know. • Your tech sticker will be removed... this means you need to be re-teched (bike, leathers, helmet) if you plan to participate later in the day. • A notation of the crash goes in your file at AFM headquarters, and is on your record; penalties as described in Section 5.2 may apply. • Any mechanical evidence supporting a crash MUST be shown to a race official (Chief Tech Inspector or Race Director) on the day of the crash. • The Race Director may remove a crash at trackside using their best judgment. • Overly aggressive/unsportsmanlike riding and/or crashing (by a Novice or Expert) may be subject to a fine of no less than $50 and no more than $200, and/or suspension from racing privileges for one event and up to the remainder of the racing season. • All penalties are subject to appeal (sample appeal, see Appendix F). TO SUBMIT AN EXPLANATION LETTER FOR A CRASH OR TO APPEAL DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: • On raceday, if you have a mechanical-related crash, you must show the evidence to the Chief Tech Inspector or Race Director on the day of the crash and you must submit a crash appeal to the Race Director. • The Race Director may also remove a crash from a rider’s record if justified in their best judgment; ask a Rider Rep or for assistance if you need to do this. • Write the AFM Board of Directors a disciplinary action appeal (“I shoud not be subject to disciplinary action because...”). A sample disciplinary action appeal template can be found in Appendix F. • Mail the disciplinary action appeal or crash explanation letter to 6167 Jarvis Avenue #333, Newark, CA 94560, OR fax to (866) 405-4518 OR e-mail to afm@afmracing.org. • All appeals must be sent within 2 weeks of the date you are notified of the disciplinary action. • It is YOUR responsibility to obtain and send in witness letters from other riders, workers, etc. • Obviously, it is in your best interest to explain any crash that is not your fault as they occur since penalties may kick in on subsequent crashes, and/or to appeal any disciplinary actions if you have good explanations for the incident(s). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix F SAMPLE APPEAL FOR BOARD DISCIPLINARY ACTION You may file a written appeal to the Board of Directors in response to disciplinary action. Since the Board will be reviewing your appeal at a later date (at the next Chapter meeting), you’ll have to be very specific. Please use 8-1/2 x 11" white paper if possible, and type it or write in legible ink. While you can choose any format you like, please include the following information: Your Name Your AFM number Date of Incidents resulting in disciplinary action Track(s) Turn Number(s) If applicable, Class(es) / Event(s) Circumstances (here’s where you write “I should not be subject to disciplinary action because...”) Names/#’s of other riders involved in the incident(s) p Witness letters from other riders or workers (These must be included with your appeal) p Maps or Diagrams (these are very helpful) REMINDER: If your appeal is due to any mechanical failure, you MUST show this failure to an AFM official on the date of the crash. Appeals must be sent within 2 weeks of the date of the disciplinary action notification. Mail to 6167 Jarvis Avenue #333, Newark, CA 94560 OR fax to (866) 405-4518 OR e-mail to afm@afmracing.org. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix G AFM BENEVOLENT FUND Money in this fund is used to help riders pay for ambulance rides and or insurance deductibles, or on a hardship request basis. The Benevolent Fund is supported solely by donations. These can be made at the track on race day, through purchases at the Benevolent Fund Booth on raceday, or mailed to AFM. For information, call (510) 796-7005. REMEMBER, THIS IS FOR YOU!! * Benevolence can help keep your karma in tune. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix H NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE PATROL Since 1971, the National Motorcycle Patrol has been providing first aid for injured riders. It is an all-volunteer organization, with all funding coming from promoters’ donations and those donations made by riders during benefit races and into the donation can at the first aid station. The NMP considers rider safety its most important goal and is constantly striving to make all riders, not just racers, more aware of their own safety needs. The Patrol wants to remind you that its primary concern on race day is treating your injuries and preventing you from injuring yourself further. Because of them the tracks they patrol are the safest in Northern California. Through the membership’s dedication, the Patrol has earned the respect and admiration of the racing community it serves. Donations are appreciated and will be used to re-stock safety supplies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix I INSURANCE CLAIMS AFM required you to carry your own personal, major medical insurance. If you are injured during an AFM sanctioned event, and need to file a claim for payment of your medical bills, please follow the steps listed below. 1. Your own major medical insurance must be used first. File your claim through your own insurance company by its regulations. 2. If you have bills that your insurance doesn’t pay (i.e., the 20% in an 80-20 policy) you can file a claim on the AFM insurance after meeting our deductible. a) There is a $1,000 deductible on the AFM insurance policy. (Subject to change) If you have bills beyond this deductible, read on. b) Claims should be filed as soon as possible. To file a claim, contact Barbara Smith (517) 861-6953 or e-mail to insurance@afmracing.org. She will fill out the forms and initiate the claim. You may also call the regular AFM number and leave a message (510) 796-7005. 3. AFM’s medical insurance will pay a maximum of $25,000 per claim for all AFM events. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix J ENTRY PROCEDURES This appendix is meant as a summary, please refer to the detailed rules in Section 2.3 of the AFM rulebook. It’s imperative that you PRE-ENTER all AFM events, including practice days. On the pre-entry form, list the classes you want to enter in the order of importance to you. We try to make sure that each rider rides at least one class, and multiple classes if the entry numbers and grid sizes permit. If you enter more than one class, there may come a time when you can’t enter one or more classes due to the way AFM combines classes on a race grid. AFM keeps a flexible schedule to accommodate as many riders as possible. Your patience is appreciated. Pre-entry forms will be sent via e-mail or postal mail at least two weeks prior to each event. Entries must be received by the cut-off date & time stated on the pre-entry notice. If you don’t receive your pre-entry notice, you may pre-enter online, use the sample form in the rulebook or just fax or mail the information in a letter. If we don’t receive your entry by the cut-off day, you may not get to race or practice. You may also pre-enter on-line via the AFM website: www.afmracing.org. Instructions appear on the website. Only credit card entries are accepted via the website, and all entry rules apply, including all dates (first acceptance, deadlines, entry prioritization, etc.) The Endurance Race events will NOT be accepted on-line, via the website, but must be faxed or mailed in, per the above instructions. There is a $10 processing fee applied to “no-show pre-entries”, where the rider pre-enters but does not show up for the event. Saturday practices are full-day or half-day (afternoon-only) and each practice bike is charged at the same fee; no morning-only half-day practices and no multi-bike discounts. REMEMBER: Enter early. List your classes in order of importance to you. Practice sessions will be assigned to you based on the lap times on record by the office AFM scoring system currently in use. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix K AFM PADDOCK RULES FOR ALL TRACKS • THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE PITS IS 5 MPH FOR ALL VEHICLES (cars, trucks, racebikes, pitbikes, etc.) On your racebike, please remember to go back to a slow and safe mode when returning to your pits after a practice or race (5 mph!!!) • NO INTENTIONAL WHEELIES, STOPPIES, DONUTS, or other exhibitions of speed. • NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE (except licensed AFM racers) is allowed on pit bikes of any kind (bicycles, trikes, skateboards, scooters, etc.), either as passengers or as drivers. • ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED and kept under control at all times. • ALL PETS MUST BE LEASHED (or kept in a vehicle) at all times, and kept under control at all times. Pet messes must be cleaned up and disposed of immediately. • PLEASE BE AWARE OF TRAFFIC and vehicles in the paddock, both as pedestrians and as drivers/riders. • RIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE for their pit crew, friends, family, and guests. Riders must make sure all their guests follow the paddock safety rules. • PLEASE HELP AFM SELF-POLICE THE PADDOCK FOR SAFETY. Please follow all paddock rules and if you see someone doing something not allowed or unsafe, please ask them to not do that, or ask an AFM official to take care of it. • ALL PIT BIKES OR SCOOTERS used by the racers or members of their crew must have a number plate on them with the racer’s number on it. Racers are responsible for their crew’s operation of the pit bike or scooter. Excessive speed in the pits, minors riding on the pit bike or scooter, or any other use of the pit bike or scooter deemed dangerous by AFM officials will result in a $50 fine to the racer. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------