Historics ( NEW for 2010 !! )

NEW FOR 2010 !!

Townsville Motorcycle Club

Historic Road Racing

TMCC Historic Road Racing Class

Why introduce Historic Road Racing ?

Historic Road Racing is a popular class nationally for both competitors and spectators alike .

Historic Road racing is a natural extension of Road Racing , and will possibly result in redundant road race machines or

“retired road racers” returning to competition .

Machines that would be uncompetitive in existing TMCC classes are able to race in a class against machines of similar performance .

Machines that wouldn’t normally be entered into current TMCC classes for whatever reason may appear .

Historic Road racing is broken down into well defined periods and classes in the GCR .

Machines don’t date – wider rims , or USD forks , or other modifications cannot be fitted if they weren’t available in the relevant period .

Why do I need a Log Booked Machine for Historic Road Racing ? My machine is a 1971 model….……….

The function of Log Booking is to achieve the determine of machine / class eligibility by an impartial MA Committee . Once the machine is log booked –

	It is eligible to be entered into Historic Road Racing events .
	Eligibility has been assessed and determined by an impartial body .
	Nationwide consistency is maintained

It is important to note that a given machine does not have to be concourse eg , as it left the showroom , to be eligible for a Log Book. .

Modifications are permitted , for example Period 4 machines with a front drum brake may be fitted with a disc brake, Ducati forks may be fitted to a Honda etc etc – provided such modifications or components were available and / or used in the relevant period .

The main function of Log Books is to obtain eligibility assessment and approval by the MA Historic Road Race Committee.

Obtaining a Log Book is a simple process , a Log Book Application Form is here .

Log Book Exemption

In recognition of the fact that Historic Road Racing is new to the TMCC , and in an effort to encourage new competitors and develop the class , machines that basically meet the Historic class requirements will be able to be entered into Historic class , subject to approval of our eligibility scrutineer . This eligibility will be limited to two meetings , after which time a Log Book must be produced .

Do I need a Historic Road racing Endorsement on my licence ?

No .

OK , what are Eligibility Periods and how do Classes work ?

THE HISTORIC ROAD RACING CHAPTER OF THE GCR CAN BE FOUND HERE

The GCR lists the following eligibility Periods -

Period	Name	Date Ranges	Eligibility / Exclusions
Period 1	Veteran	Up to 31^st December 1919	Refer to GCR
Period 2	Vintage	1^st January 1920 to 31^st December 1945	Refer to GCR
Period 3	Classic	1^st January 1946 to 31^st December 1962	Refer to GCR
Period 4	Post Classic	1^st January 1963 to 31^st December 1972	Refer to GCR
Period 5	Forgotten Era	1^st January 1972 to 31^st December 1982	Refer to GCR

These Periods are further broken down into the following classes -

Ultra lightweight	Up to 125 cc
Lightweight	132cc to 250 cc
Junior	263cc to 350cc
Senior	368 cc to 500 cc
Unlimited	526cc to 1300 cc

What can I race at Suncity ?

Suncity is currently licenced as follows .

Typical Machines by Period – the following lists are examples , and are not definitive .

Period 1 & 2 – Up to and including Unlimited ( 1300 cc )

Period 3 – Up to and including Unlimited ( 1300 cc )

BSA Bantam , BSA Gold Flash , Manx Norton , Velocette 350 , Norton Atlas , Norto ESO , Ducati 350 etc etc

Period 4 – Up to and including Unlimited ( 1300 cc )

Kawasaki H1 500 and H2 750, Suzuki T500, Yamaha TR3 / TD3 / TA125, Norton Commando, Triumph Trident, Aermacchi, Bultaco TSS, Laverda SFC and Honda CB750/500 etc etc

Period 5 –

Single Two Stroke or Four Stroke - Up to and including Unlimited ( 1300 cc )

Multi Cylinder Two Stroke - Up to and including Junior ( 350 cc )

Twin Cylinder Four Stroke - Up to 650 cc

Multi Cylinder Four Stroke - Up to and including Senior ( 500 cc )

Yamaha TZ250/350, TZ125G , Yamaha LS3 , Honda MTR125 , RD250/350 LC etc etc

Many current Superlites and Motolites would be eligible for Period 4 or Period 5 racing , provided they are log booked .

Race format -

Will be dependent upon entry numbers .

Can I enter my Log booked machine in other events ?

Yes , provided the machine meets all requirements of the Road Racing section of the GCR and the class rules .