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Schedule About WMRRA Airfence Fund Classifieds Contact Info Contingency Corner Workers Documents & Forms Endurance eMail Lists Forums Links Meeting Minutes New Racer Info Racer List Registration Results Rulebook Trackday Calendar Tracks Info	New Racer Information Welcome to the 2010 race season! Motorcycling is an exhilarating sport that takes brains, finesse, and courage. Few experiences can match the intense feeling achieved when testing the limits of yourself and your bike on the street; but let's face it...tickets really suck. How about testing your limits on a real racetrack? The track is where you can really let it all hang out! And guess what...no tickets! All of the details below are in the New Racer Information Packet: [MS Word document] [pdf document] To sign up and become a 2010 WMRRA Novice, click here! 2010 WMRRA New Racer School Requirements So now that you have decided that you're ready to "take it to the track", you want to know what you have to do next, right? There are two things you need to complete. One is the WMRRA NRS classroom session, which is hosted by WMRRA. The other is the 2010 NRS on-track segment, which is hosted by a WMRRA approved track day organization. New Racer School Classroom Session The goal of the classroom session is to provide the novice racer with the fundamental knowledge needed to compete safely on a racetrack. Remember, completion of the mandatory classroom session is one of the requirements to obtain your Novice license. Some of the topics covered in the classroom session WMRRA Rules and Regulations WMRRA Race Day procedures & etiquette (both on and off track) Safety Equipment Bike Preparation Tires Riding Techniques Expect racer mentors Questions & Answers 2010 New Racer School On-Track Segment The goal of the on-track segment is to give you much more insight into what it takes to negotiate a racetrack at speed with confidence, safety, and control. Riders who successfully pass this track based segment, along with the classroom, will qualify for a Novice race license with WMRRA. Then, let the real fun begin! Some of the topics covered in the on-track segment Review of WMRRA morning procedures & orientation Review of WMRRA on-track procedures & orientation Divide into small groups for individual instruction Braking and turning exercises Close quarters and passing exercises Pre-grid & warm up laps Gridding Practice normal & wave starts Race simulation You have the bike. You have the desire. Just do it! Please be sure to read the requirements section so that you can properly prepare yourself and your bike for the on-track segment of the NRS. New Racer School Dates NRS Classroom Dates There will be two NRS classroom sessions for the 2010 season. These sessions are one day of classroom instruction. The classroom session of the NRS is a MANDATORY prerequisite to obtaining your Novice Race License. You must mail your application by the deadline to be accepted to that session. Session One Registration deadline — postmarked on or before Sunday, March 7th, 2010 Classroom — Sunday, March 14th, 2010 @ RMC. Noon-5:00PM Session Two Registration deadline — Sunday, June 20th, 2010 Classroom — Sunday, June 27th, 2010 @ RMC. Noon-5:00PM NRS On-Track Dates The on-track segment of the NRS will be handled by a WMRRA approved track day organization. For the 2010 race season, you must attend the new 2010 NRS on-track portion through either 2-Fast and Sullivan Race School. You will need to register and pay for the on-track segment of your NRS with either of the above two companies separately. The on-track segment of the NRS is a MANDATORY prerequisite to obtaining your Novice Race License. Here is a list of the current 2010 dates for the on-track segment of the NRS. 2-Fast March 17th, 2010 (Pacific Raceways) 2nd class - TBD (Pacific Raceways) Sullivan Race School TBD in May (Pacific Raceways) May 27th, 2010 (Spokane Motorsports Park) June 23rd, 2010 (Pacific Raceways) Please check with the individual track day organization for the most up to date information and dates. New Racer School Costs NRS Classroom Session The cost of the NRS classroom session is $50. When you register, you will also pay $80 for your race license. This also includes your WMRRA membership fee NRS On-Track Segment The costs of the NRS on-track segment can be found by visiting the websites for the WMRRA approved NRS on-track providers; 2-Fast or Sullivan Race School After passing both the classroom & on-track segments, Your race license will be issued after you successfully submit copies of your NRS classroom and NRS on-track portion certificates. WMRRA New Racer School Application How do I sign up for the NRS classroom session? Fill out the New Racer Application, with Medical Form, available as either a MS Word document, or a PDF document. Include a check, money order, or credit card information for $130 in US funds (full payment only, no deposits) made out to WMRRA. This is for the classroom session & your race license only! Mail by the deadline listed above to the address on the application. An e-mail confirmation will be sent once your application is processed. How do I sign up for the NRS on-track segment? For the on-track segment of the NRS you will need to register with one of the WMRRA approved track day organizations for their 2010 NRS session. You can reach their sites through the following two links. 2-Fast Sullivan Race School Classroom Session Location Renton Motorcycles, RMC* 3701 E Valley Rd Renton, Washington 98055 Class will start at 12:00 PM and will last until about 5:00 PM Directions from the north: Take I-5 South Take I-405 North Take WA-167 South Take the E Valley Rd exit Turn right on E Valley Rd Directions from the south: Take I-5 North Take WA-18 East Take WA-167 North Take the S 180th St / SW 43rd St exit Turn left on S 180th / SW 43rd Turn right on E Valley Rd Here is an online map of the location. You can click on a link there and get get specific driving directions from your home, or wherever. NRS On-Track Required Equipment & Preparation You will be required to have the following to participate in the on-track segment of the NRS: Required Equipment DOT or SNELL approved full face helmet in good condition Back protector One-piece leather suit, or a leather jacket and pants that zip together Leather gloves and boots Personal medical insurance is not required, but is STRONGLY recommended A race-prepped motorcycle (see below) Race Preparation Requirements Your motorcycle must be race-prepped before it will be allowed on the track. The WMRRA rulebook and the classroom session cover, in detail, the race prep requirements. Several veteran racers mentor new racers; a list of racers who are willing to help will be made available to you at the classroom segment. Current rulebooks will be handed out at the classroom session. General requirements are: Safety wire: Brake calipers, axle bolts, pinch bolts, exhaust hangers, oil drain plug, oil filler cap, oil filter cover/filter, and external fluid connections Anti-freeze must be flushed and replaced with water (Water Wetter™ is allowed) Install case covers or case protectors for oil and clutch cases Remove mirrors and turn signals Remove headlights and taillights Remove side and center stands Tires must be in good condition - the newer, the better ...and more, depending on the make and model of your motorcycle. Please refer to the rulebook for specific information about your make and model bike. Knowing the rules is your responsibility and ignorance is not tolerated! Note: WMRRA and track day organizations do not provide any riding gear or motorcycles. Cruiser type motorcycles are not recommended. F.A.Q Below you will find some frequently asked questions we receive. If you did not find the answer you were looking for anywhere on this page, please don't hesitate to contact the WMRRA Novice Representative, Nico Tomacelli Q. I've done a bunch of track days. I'm familiar with the track; do I have to attend the classroom session of the NRS? A. Yes. Regardless of the # of track days you have done this is not a track day. This is about racing and you will learn the rules and procedures for WMRRA race days so that you can safely operate your bike on the track with other racers. Q. I've attended an "NRS" from a track day organization that is not on the list of WMRRA approved track day organizations. Can I still use it? A. You can submit in writing to the novice rep for an exemption. This will be handled on a case by case basis. Q. I've attended the Sullivan Race School or 2-Fast Proformance in years previous to 2010. Can I still use that instead? A. Onlyif it was the specific NRS track class and ONLY if it was completed in 2009 or 2010. Q. I've attended the Freddie Spencer Race School. Can I use that in place of the on-track segment of the NRS? A. If you have attended a school like California Superbike School, Freddie Spencer, STAR, or any other similar schools you can submit in writing to the novice rep for an exemption. This will be handled on a case by case basis. Even if approved, you will still be required to attend the classroom session of the NRS so that you can learn the rules and procedures for WMRRA. Q. I'm a track day organization interesting in providing on-track segment of the NRS to customers. What do I need to do? A. Contact the novice rep for more information on becoming a WMRRA approved track day organization for the on-track NRS segment.

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