Junior Road Racing Nth Qld
The ongoing health and viability of any sports is in the support and development of its junior competitors. In an effort to further develop road racing activity and increase participation levels in North Queensland, the TMCC has put together an exciting proposal for the 2008 Road Race season and we invite you to consider being a part of it.
Road racing has an ongoing positive impact for the motorcycle industry. Club level racing, despite capacity restrictions and small tracks, has a positive impact on the service offered by industry directly associated with motorcycling and associated businesses . High entry numbers, eager spectators and publicity both in the local media and the Townsville Motorcycle Club website all increase the exposure of sponsor’s services to the general public.
2007 was a watershed year for Australian Road Racing. A young former flat-tracker from Queensland named Casey Stoner was crowned MotoGP World Champion and Queenslanders Chris Vermuellen and Anthony West gave a good account of themselves in this series. Closer to home the MRRDA (Motorcycle Road Race Development Association) conducted a series that incorporated Honda CBR150 machines in a controlled class for junior road racers. This series was well subscribed and saw in excess of 20 young riders compete at five national meetings. The interaction between seasoned competitors and the youngsters was remarkable and bodes well for the future of our sport.
The costs associated with this level of racing and logistics / expenditure entailed from participating in a National series are quite high and are often prohibitive to potential entrants and indeed participation from local youngsters.
The Townsville Motorcycle Club has formulated a proposal modelled on the MRRDA format utilising a one-make, entry level machine well suited to our local tracks (and local pockets!)
TMCC Road Racing Corporate Junior Class
The class is based on one-make / model racing. This serves the following purpose.
Equal machinery resolves parity issues – the rider’s ability will win races
Several machines were evaluated using the following criteria:
· Affordability
· Simplicity
· Ease of maintenance
· Suitability for other classes
Further, consideration was given to encompassing MA requirements for junior licensing which is 13 – 16 year olds being limited to 80 cc two strokes / 150 cc four strokes for road racing.
Other capacity limits apply for Motard racing. The intent of this class is establishment of road racing participation.
After much consideration, the machine chosen is the Sachs 150 KN.
The Sachs 150KN provides:
· Neutrality – not made by one of the “Big Four” Manufacturers
· 150 cc Air cooled motors allow the machine to be competitive in other classes conducted by the TMCC
· Low purchase price - approximately $1 900.00
Sponsor Responsibilities
· Purchase of machine. If requested TMCC is able to negotiate this at a cost of $1900 delivered. The machine is to remain sponsors property.
· Sponsorship can be a joint arrangement with other individuals or companies
· Development of machine is at discretion of sponsor within MA and TMCC regulations
· Rider can be sourced by sponsor, or through TMCC
· Sponsor / rider to operate as a team unit for the duration of the season
· Livery of the machine is solely at the discretion of the sponsor
· Liability for / repair of damage to be negotiated with rider
Riders Responsibilities
· Transport of machine
· Service costs
· Licensing and entry fees
· Tyres
· Fuel and other running costs
· Personal protective gear
· Liability for / repair of damage as negotiated with sponsor
· Sponsor / rider to operate as a team unit for the duration of the season
TMCC Road Race & Responsibilities
· Publicity on TMCC Website
· Inclusion in local media as arranged by TMCC Road Race sub-committee Publicity Officer
· Naming rights of rounds as negotiated with TMCC Road Race sub-committee and inclusion associated advertising
· Advertising to be included in the NEIL FAGERSTROM MEMORIAL ONE HOUR program guide to be held on the Queens Birthday weekend
· Display of signage as provided by sponsor at track during rounds and practices (this must be removable at the end of each event)
· TMCC Road Race sub-committee is in negotiation with suppliers for the provision of safety gear for Juniors
Bonus
It is hoped that on occasion a Sponsor's race can be organised where you will have the opportunity to show your team rider how fast YOU can go!
Article published in Motorcycle Trader June / July Issue 2008
Article published in Cycle Torque August 2008
Proposed 2008 Road Race Season Format
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Date |
Event |
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19th January |
Practice |
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2nd February |
Bullant’s Bolt & Closed to Club Meeting |
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8th March |
Closed to Club Championship Round One |
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19th April |
TMCC / FNQRRC interclub Championship Round One |
| 7th / 8th June | Neil Fagerstrom Memorial incorporating One Hour Superlite Challenge QLD 250 Production Championship Round One QLDGP125 Championship Round |
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28th June |
Closed to Club Championship Round Two |
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19th July |
Practice – ( QLD Motard Championship Round ? ) |
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16th August |
Closed to Club Championship Round Three |
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6th September |
Practice |
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27th September |
Closed to Club Championship Round Four |
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29th November |
Endurance Challenge |
| 13th December | Practice |
TMCC Road Racing Corporate Junior Class Rules Machine Currently Approved · Sach150kN Machine Specification · Four stroke with an engine tolerance of + or – 5% with a max of 157.5cc Modifications · No oil coolers · Ignition may be changed but external appearance to remain unchanged · Head can be ported · Valves to remain standard size · Cams may be modified · Carburettor must be same body size as fitted by manufacturer but can be bored or alternative brand of carburettor the same size as the standard fitted. · Inlet manifold is free · No forced induction · No fuel injection · Crankcases must be as originally fitted · Breather may be modified · Cylinder to be visually similar as fitted by manufacturer · Exhaust-: Header pipe to remain standard with slip on muffler allowed · Must meet 96db required for 2008 · Wheels can be changed · Brakes to remain single disc on front with drum rear · Fork internals can be changed , external appearance to remain the same and remain at 31mm diameter · Rear suspension units can be changed · Tyre choice is open but must be readily available in Australia and must be manufactured for road use in all weather conditions · No slicks, cut slicks, or wet weather tyres allowed · No frame modifications are permitted . · All road going equipment to be removed · Rearsets may be added . · Foot pegs must be folding or shear type · Handle bars can be changed · Bikini style fairings can be fitted – No full fairings · Carburettor & engine breather must vent into a catch bottle of no less than 300ml · Sump plug, calliper retaining bolts, front and rear axels must be lock wired The machine must be in compliance with the current GCR. The implementation and enforcement of the TMCC JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP rules is governed by the TMCC ROAD RACING Committee. Penalties for non-compliance will be determined by the committee.
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