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Rulings for 2012
PASSED Proposal #1 - Section B.5.a/j
Phil Cook submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
a. Annual license and membership $100.00 j. Novice Race License and Membership $80.00
Proposed new rulebook text:
a. Annual license, membership, and gate pass (all venues) $160.00 j. Novice Race License and Membership $140.00
Reason:
This change will allow racers, entered for that weekend or not, to enter the track without feeling "nickel and dimed." This will also encourage racers who hold a license to visit even if they are not racing, thereby providing the opportunity to get more visitors to the track on a race weekend. Removing a $10 fee from a single day entry would reduce the burden on license holders. This also reduces the possibility of someone "skipping" on track entry or having to keep track of multiple wrist bands. If the person has a valid race license, they have entry to the track during any WMRRA event.
Proposed amendment text:
A current WMRRA season license will include gate fees for the license holder at WMRRA race events. License and gate fees will be determined by the E-board. Nonseason license holders will be required the pay normal gate fees at all venues.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
a. Annual license and membership $100.00 j. Novice Race License and Membership $80.00
Proposed new rulebook text:
a. Annual license, membership, and gate pass (all venues) $160.00 j. Novice Race License and Membership $140.00
Reason:
This change will allow racers, entered for that weekend or not, to enter the track without feeling "nickel and dimed." This will also encourage racers who hold a license to visit even if they are not racing, thereby providing the opportunity to get more visitors to the track on a race weekend. Removing a $10 fee from a single day entry would reduce the burden on license holders. This also reduces the possibility of someone "skipping" on track entry or having to keep track of multiple wrist bands. If the person has a valid race license, they have entry to the track during any WMRRA event.
Proposed amendment text:
A current WMRRA season license will include gate fees for the license holder at WMRRA race events. License and gate fees will be determined by the E-board. Nonseason license holders will be required the pay normal gate fees at all venues.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
FAILED Proposal #2 - Section Q.5.b
Erick Rostad submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
600 TFS (8 years and older)
Proposed new rulebook text:
600 TFS (5 years and older)
Reason:
I believe that, generally, bikes of that age are no longer viably competitive with bikes made within the last 3 years in stock trim and the amount of money needed to make them competitive in superbike would deter only the very die hard and/or independently wealthy from such a course. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Erick R)
All in favor: none
Opposed: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, DC, NH, MD, MB, EF, TB
Abstained: BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
600 TFS (8 years and older)
Proposed new rulebook text:
600 TFS (5 years and older)
Reason:
I believe that, generally, bikes of that age are no longer viably competitive with bikes made within the last 3 years in stock trim and the amount of money needed to make them competitive in superbike would deter only the very die hard and/or independently wealthy from such a course. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Erick R)
All in favor: none
Opposed: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, DC, NH, MD, MB, EF, TB
Abstained: BW
Failed
FAILED Proposal #3 - Section B.5.f
Chris Burgess submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Tires: Original tires may be replaced with good DOT approved tires with a minimum of 1/16th inch tread or commercially manufactured non DOT approved full rain tires. Hand cut, modified, retread or knobby tires are not allowed. Racing-only tires slicks or otherwise (with the exception of full rains) are not allowed.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Tires: Any type of safe tire may be used in this class.
Reason:
The language for the new wording is the exact same as the language provided in the superbike rules (section q.3.b). The purpose is to remove any tire restriction which can save racers money. Tire cost is one of the most expensive maintenance aspects of this sport. Slicks commonly last longer than DOTs so less tires equals more savings. The current Pacific Raceways lap record is actually set on DOTs so the performance of the slicks is no longer noticeably greater than DOTs like they were in years past. The split between supersport on Saturday and Superbike on Sunday was also driven due to the need to switch equipment overnight. Tires are really what most racers are changing which can allow for me flexibility in the schedule as Supersport and Superbike could be run on the same day without concern. There are two great dicussion of letting slicks into all classes within WERA at: http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=286938 and http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=29106 8 In the threads there are some good for and cons arguments but you'll notice overall most of them are for. In the second thread you will see where starting next year WERA will be allowing slicks in all classes except for the 600 classes. Although this is still up for debate.
All those in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TB
Opposed: TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, EF, MD
Abstained: DC, MB, BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
Tires: Original tires may be replaced with good DOT approved tires with a minimum of 1/16th inch tread or commercially manufactured non DOT approved full rain tires. Hand cut, modified, retread or knobby tires are not allowed. Racing-only tires slicks or otherwise (with the exception of full rains) are not allowed.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Tires: Any type of safe tire may be used in this class.
Reason:
The language for the new wording is the exact same as the language provided in the superbike rules (section q.3.b). The purpose is to remove any tire restriction which can save racers money. Tire cost is one of the most expensive maintenance aspects of this sport. Slicks commonly last longer than DOTs so less tires equals more savings. The current Pacific Raceways lap record is actually set on DOTs so the performance of the slicks is no longer noticeably greater than DOTs like they were in years past. The split between supersport on Saturday and Superbike on Sunday was also driven due to the need to switch equipment overnight. Tires are really what most racers are changing which can allow for me flexibility in the schedule as Supersport and Superbike could be run on the same day without concern. There are two great dicussion of letting slicks into all classes within WERA at: http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=286938 and http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=29106 8 In the threads there are some good for and cons arguments but you'll notice overall most of them are for. In the second thread you will see where starting next year WERA will be allowing slicks in all classes except for the 600 classes. Although this is still up for debate.
All those in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TB
Opposed: TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, EF, MD
Abstained: DC, MB, BW
Failed
PASSED Proposal #4 - Section B.2
Chris Burgess submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Washington State residents must purchase a WMRRA full membership, or a single-event license, in order to participate in WMRRA events.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Remove this section.
Reason:
There is no reason for the club to require a license to people based on their living location. It is an arbitrary requirement. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Chris B.)
All those in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, EF, MD, MB
Opposed: DC
Abstained: BW
Passed
Old rulebook text:
Washington State residents must purchase a WMRRA full membership, or a single-event license, in order to participate in WMRRA events.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Remove this section.
Reason:
There is no reason for the club to require a license to people based on their living location. It is an arbitrary requirement. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Chris B.)
All those in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, EF, MD, MB
Opposed: DC
Abstained: BW
Passed
PASSED Proposal #5 - Section B.2/3
Chris Burgess submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
2. Washington State residents must purchase a WMRRA full membership, or a single-event license, in order to participate in WMRRA events. 3. Out-of-state riders, who hold valid racing licenses from other organizations, must complete a WMRRA license application and pay an annual $5 processing fee. Out-of-state riders who wish to reserve a two digit competition number for the season must purchase an annual WMRRA membership and license ($100). A three digit competition number for the season only requires an annual WMRRA membership ($30).
Proposed new rulebook text:
2. All entrants must purchase a WMRRA race license.
Reason:
The two rules provide more confusion than needed. Simply require anybody racing with WMRRA to hold a WMRRA license and that will be clear and simple. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Chris B.)
Proposed amendment text:
All entrants with a valid race license, with a racing organization other than WMRRA, must purchase a WMRRA single event license or a season license. With the exclusion of current license holders from OMRRA and WMRC, any rider who wishes to reserve a race number, must purchase a WMRRA season license. The validity of any race license will be determined at the discretion of the race director or referee. License and event fees will be determined by the E-Board prior to the first round of the season.
All those in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, EF, MD, MB, TB
Opposed: DC
Abstained: BW
Passed
Old rulebook text:
2. Washington State residents must purchase a WMRRA full membership, or a single-event license, in order to participate in WMRRA events. 3. Out-of-state riders, who hold valid racing licenses from other organizations, must complete a WMRRA license application and pay an annual $5 processing fee. Out-of-state riders who wish to reserve a two digit competition number for the season must purchase an annual WMRRA membership and license ($100). A three digit competition number for the season only requires an annual WMRRA membership ($30).
Proposed new rulebook text:
2. All entrants must purchase a WMRRA race license.
Reason:
The two rules provide more confusion than needed. Simply require anybody racing with WMRRA to hold a WMRRA license and that will be clear and simple. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Chris B.)
Proposed amendment text:
All entrants with a valid race license, with a racing organization other than WMRRA, must purchase a WMRRA single event license or a season license. With the exclusion of current license holders from OMRRA and WMRC, any rider who wishes to reserve a race number, must purchase a WMRRA season license. The validity of any race license will be determined at the discretion of the race director or referee. License and event fees will be determined by the E-Board prior to the first round of the season.
All those in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, EF, MD, MB, TB
Opposed: DC
Abstained: BW
Passed
FAILED Proposal #6 - Section B.5.b.1
Chris Burgess submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Membership provides access to use of WMRRA's assets.
Reason:
It isn't unheard of that to use a club's assets you first have to be a member of the club. This doesn't mean they are free to use it just means you have to be a member first. So for things like air fence the group renting it would need to have a membership to the club but they can rent it. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Chris B.)
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Membership provides access to use of WMRRA's assets.
Reason:
It isn't unheard of that to use a club's assets you first have to be a member of the club. This doesn't mean they are free to use it just means you have to be a member first. So for things like air fence the group renting it would need to have a membership to the club but they can rent it. (Submitted by Damon Wells, sbk/gp rep from email by Chris B.)
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
PASSED Proposal #7 - Section N/A
Tim O'Mahony submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
10.8 VINTAGE SUPERBIKE VINTAGE SUPERBIKE MISSION STATEMENT: WMRRA?€?s mission is to recreate and preserve the look and feel of this important era of U.S. Roadracing and to showcase these unique machines. While Superbikes were based on the same production bikes available in the showroom, period performance parts are extremely rare or even unavailable; therefore, a limited amount of modern replacement parts are allowed in the interest of safety, cost containment and competition. 10.8.1 These rules have been designed with the following intent: a) All motorcycles competing in these classes shall be as visibly close to ?€?production?€? motorcycles as possible. All eligible motorcycles shall be based on street-legal models which were available for sale in the United States and/or Canada. b) Allow the tuner to have more influence over the performance of the motorcycle by eliminating the need for special frames, suspension systems and ?€? state of the art?€? components to be developed or purchased. c) T o provide racing classes with equipment available through normal commercial channels, and in adequate quantities. d) Provide interest to aftermarket suppliers and sponsors. e) Provide a very distinct look and appearance from the other motorcycles competing in AHRMA events with strict bodywork requirements. 10.8.2 REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR VINTAGE SUPERBIKE a) GENERAL 1) Model year cutoff is 1982, or like design (see definition in Section 2). 2) Engines and frames must be from the same model. 3) All street equipment must be removed (turn signals, center and side stands, mirrors, horn, helmet lock, passenger pegs, etc.). Headlight shell must be retained. Taillight and license plate bracket must be removed. 4) All motorcycles are to use three green number plates, 10 inches by 12 inches in size, with white numerals not less than 7 inches in height with a minimum of 1 inch stroke width. Standard block type numerals, without serifs, must be used. 48 Visibility must not be blocked by rider?€?s foot or leg while racing. 5) Competitors in the Vintage Superbike classes must comply with all applicable parts of sections of the WMRRA rulebook regarding racing equipment. b) ENGINE 1) All engines must use OEM crankcases, cylinders and heads from the period 1982 and earlier. 2) Allowed displacement may be arrived at in any manner (i.e., stroker and sleeve kits are legal). Aftermarket ?€?big block?€? kits are not allowed (see 1. above). 3) All round slide carbs are allowed (Keihin CR, Dell?€?Orto, Mikuni ?€?smooth bore?€? and like design). Flat slide carbs are not allowed. Pumper carbs may be used, but the pumper mechanism must be disabled. 1025cc four-cylinders may use carburetors up to 29mm or the stock constant-velocity carburetors that were original equipment on that machine. 4) Any exhaust system design is allowed. However, all exhaust systems must be equipped with an effective silencer. Open pipes and reverse cone megaphones are not silencers. All exhaust systems must include sound attenuation material or devices. Modern canister-type silencers are not allowed. Period style exhaust systems are encouraged. 5) Liquid cooled or two-stroke engines are prohibited. (Note: Liquid cooled machines see 10.11.1d). c) CHASSIS & FRAME 1) Frame must be a production model built no later than 1982 (or like design). 2) Frame modifications are allowed (bracing or gussets allowed, steering head angle may be altered, shock location changed or altered, etc.), but welds and modifications must be of the highest quality and are subject to scrutiny at tech inspection. 3) Approved period aftermarket swingarms or accurate replicas are permitted. Shock location may be changed and OEM swingarm may be reinforced, shortened or lengthened. Models which employ OEM single shock rear suspension must use OEM swingarm, may not reposition shock, and may not add linkage. 4) Standard shock configuration must be used, but shock(s) may be repositioned. Remote reservoir shocks are not allowed, although piggyback shocks are. BMW models may replicate factory superbikes of the period. 5) Front forks must be of OEM or aftermarket origin, with stanchions no larger than 41mm in diameter. Anti-dive and external adjusters are allowed. Forks must be conventional type (no upside down units). 6) Handlebars must be fitted to the original mounts, and must not be below the top of the fork crowns. No clubman bars or clip-ons, except when used as original equipment. 7) Any wheel from 16 inch to 19 inch is allowed. Maximum rim width: Rear 4.5?€?, from 3.5?€?. Wheels may be wire-spoked or mag style in either alloy or magnesium. Modern alloy mag-type wheels with no more than 6 spokes are permitted. Mag type wheels with more than 6 spokes (Marchesini 10-spokes, etc.), and cut/ machined aluminum wheels (Performance Machine, etc.) are not permitted. However, Astralite and Comstar wheels are allowed. If uncertain as to the legality of certain wheels, please contact the Referee with questions before purchasing wheels. 8) Only single or two-piston brake calipers are allowed. Front and rear discs, floating or rigid mount of any material except carbon fiber are allowed. ? €?Wave?€? or petaltype rotors are not allowed. 9) Only treaded modern racing compound tires are allowed. Rain tires are allowed and may be ?€?hand cut.?€? Tire warmers are not permitted. No slicks. 10) Airbox and toolbox may be removed or modified. 11) Fuel tank and bodywork must be as found on the same year and model of the production motorcycle on which the racer is based. Motorcycle must have original seat, which may be modified or recovered while retaining the stock seat pan. Motorcycle must have the front and rear fenders, side panels and front fairing as the original production model or accurate replicas. Fenders may be trimmed to fit tires. No tail sections may be added unless OEM on that model. 12) Only fairings that were furnished as standard equipment on the street model are allowed. Fairings must not extend below the fuel tank. 13) All motorcycles must use the OEM speedometer and tachometer housing (if so equipped). Speedometer and tachometer instruments are optional.
Reason:
To create a new class in WMRRA that mirrors an existing class in both OMRRA and AHRMA. If the rules are identical, WMRRA, OMMRA and AHRMA racers can race with each other at all of our race events.
Proposed amendment text:
NEW RULE: Restore the Open Classic superbike class as printed in the WMRRA 1999 rule book.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
10.8 VINTAGE SUPERBIKE VINTAGE SUPERBIKE MISSION STATEMENT: WMRRA?€?s mission is to recreate and preserve the look and feel of this important era of U.S. Roadracing and to showcase these unique machines. While Superbikes were based on the same production bikes available in the showroom, period performance parts are extremely rare or even unavailable; therefore, a limited amount of modern replacement parts are allowed in the interest of safety, cost containment and competition. 10.8.1 These rules have been designed with the following intent: a) All motorcycles competing in these classes shall be as visibly close to ?€?production?€? motorcycles as possible. All eligible motorcycles shall be based on street-legal models which were available for sale in the United States and/or Canada. b) Allow the tuner to have more influence over the performance of the motorcycle by eliminating the need for special frames, suspension systems and ?€? state of the art?€? components to be developed or purchased. c) T o provide racing classes with equipment available through normal commercial channels, and in adequate quantities. d) Provide interest to aftermarket suppliers and sponsors. e) Provide a very distinct look and appearance from the other motorcycles competing in AHRMA events with strict bodywork requirements. 10.8.2 REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR VINTAGE SUPERBIKE a) GENERAL 1) Model year cutoff is 1982, or like design (see definition in Section 2). 2) Engines and frames must be from the same model. 3) All street equipment must be removed (turn signals, center and side stands, mirrors, horn, helmet lock, passenger pegs, etc.). Headlight shell must be retained. Taillight and license plate bracket must be removed. 4) All motorcycles are to use three green number plates, 10 inches by 12 inches in size, with white numerals not less than 7 inches in height with a minimum of 1 inch stroke width. Standard block type numerals, without serifs, must be used. 48 Visibility must not be blocked by rider?€?s foot or leg while racing. 5) Competitors in the Vintage Superbike classes must comply with all applicable parts of sections of the WMRRA rulebook regarding racing equipment. b) ENGINE 1) All engines must use OEM crankcases, cylinders and heads from the period 1982 and earlier. 2) Allowed displacement may be arrived at in any manner (i.e., stroker and sleeve kits are legal). Aftermarket ?€?big block?€? kits are not allowed (see 1. above). 3) All round slide carbs are allowed (Keihin CR, Dell?€?Orto, Mikuni ?€?smooth bore?€? and like design). Flat slide carbs are not allowed. Pumper carbs may be used, but the pumper mechanism must be disabled. 1025cc four-cylinders may use carburetors up to 29mm or the stock constant-velocity carburetors that were original equipment on that machine. 4) Any exhaust system design is allowed. However, all exhaust systems must be equipped with an effective silencer. Open pipes and reverse cone megaphones are not silencers. All exhaust systems must include sound attenuation material or devices. Modern canister-type silencers are not allowed. Period style exhaust systems are encouraged. 5) Liquid cooled or two-stroke engines are prohibited. (Note: Liquid cooled machines see 10.11.1d). c) CHASSIS & FRAME 1) Frame must be a production model built no later than 1982 (or like design). 2) Frame modifications are allowed (bracing or gussets allowed, steering head angle may be altered, shock location changed or altered, etc.), but welds and modifications must be of the highest quality and are subject to scrutiny at tech inspection. 3) Approved period aftermarket swingarms or accurate replicas are permitted. Shock location may be changed and OEM swingarm may be reinforced, shortened or lengthened. Models which employ OEM single shock rear suspension must use OEM swingarm, may not reposition shock, and may not add linkage. 4) Standard shock configuration must be used, but shock(s) may be repositioned. Remote reservoir shocks are not allowed, although piggyback shocks are. BMW models may replicate factory superbikes of the period. 5) Front forks must be of OEM or aftermarket origin, with stanchions no larger than 41mm in diameter. Anti-dive and external adjusters are allowed. Forks must be conventional type (no upside down units). 6) Handlebars must be fitted to the original mounts, and must not be below the top of the fork crowns. No clubman bars or clip-ons, except when used as original equipment. 7) Any wheel from 16 inch to 19 inch is allowed. Maximum rim width: Rear 4.5?€?, from 3.5?€?. Wheels may be wire-spoked or mag style in either alloy or magnesium. Modern alloy mag-type wheels with no more than 6 spokes are permitted. Mag type wheels with more than 6 spokes (Marchesini 10-spokes, etc.), and cut/ machined aluminum wheels (Performance Machine, etc.) are not permitted. However, Astralite and Comstar wheels are allowed. If uncertain as to the legality of certain wheels, please contact the Referee with questions before purchasing wheels. 8) Only single or two-piston brake calipers are allowed. Front and rear discs, floating or rigid mount of any material except carbon fiber are allowed. ? €?Wave?€? or petaltype rotors are not allowed. 9) Only treaded modern racing compound tires are allowed. Rain tires are allowed and may be ?€?hand cut.?€? Tire warmers are not permitted. No slicks. 10) Airbox and toolbox may be removed or modified. 11) Fuel tank and bodywork must be as found on the same year and model of the production motorcycle on which the racer is based. Motorcycle must have original seat, which may be modified or recovered while retaining the stock seat pan. Motorcycle must have the front and rear fenders, side panels and front fairing as the original production model or accurate replicas. Fenders may be trimmed to fit tires. No tail sections may be added unless OEM on that model. 12) Only fairings that were furnished as standard equipment on the street model are allowed. Fairings must not extend below the fuel tank. 13) All motorcycles must use the OEM speedometer and tachometer housing (if so equipped). Speedometer and tachometer instruments are optional.
Reason:
To create a new class in WMRRA that mirrors an existing class in both OMRRA and AHRMA. If the rules are identical, WMRRA, OMMRA and AHRMA racers can race with each other at all of our race events.
Proposed amendment text:
NEW RULE: Restore the Open Classic superbike class as printed in the WMRRA 1999 rule book.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
PASSED Proposal #8 - Section E.24.b
Tim O'Mahony submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
The number plate digits must be solid black for all competitors except Novice and Graduated Novice. Novice and Graduated Novice will be required to use solid red numbers. Numbers for all competitors must be at least six inches high. The distance from any digits edge to the outside border of the number plate must be at least one inch. In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, the number plate digits on each side of the air intake may be four inches high.
Proposed new rulebook text:
The number plate digits must be solid black for all competitors except Novice and Graduated Novice. Novice and Graduated Novice will be required to use solid black numbers on a yellow background. Numbers for all competitors must be at least six inches high. The distance from any digits edge to the outside border of the number plate must be at least one inch. In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, the number plate digits on each side of the air intake may be four inches high.
Reason:
Red on white was a bad idea. It sounded good at the time, but ended up being nearly invisible at speed.
All in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, DC, EF, MD, MB, BW, TB
Opposed: NH
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
The number plate digits must be solid black for all competitors except Novice and Graduated Novice. Novice and Graduated Novice will be required to use solid red numbers. Numbers for all competitors must be at least six inches high. The distance from any digits edge to the outside border of the number plate must be at least one inch. In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, the number plate digits on each side of the air intake may be four inches high.
Proposed new rulebook text:
The number plate digits must be solid black for all competitors except Novice and Graduated Novice. Novice and Graduated Novice will be required to use solid black numbers on a yellow background. Numbers for all competitors must be at least six inches high. The distance from any digits edge to the outside border of the number plate must be at least one inch. In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, the number plate digits on each side of the air intake may be four inches high.
Reason:
Red on white was a bad idea. It sounded good at the time, but ended up being nearly invisible at speed.
All in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, DC, EF, MD, MB, BW, TB
Opposed: NH
Abstained: None
Passed
PASSED Proposal #9 - Section E.24.a
Tim O'Mahony submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Motorcycles shall be fitted with three non-metallic number plates; one centered on the front and one on each side. EXCEPTION FOR FRONT: In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, a number plate on each side of the air intake will be permitted. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits and a white background. EXCEPTION FOR REAR: In the event that it is not physically practical to meet the number size requirements with a number on each side of the tail section, rear numbers may instead be one number across the top of the tail section. The number should be oriented so that it is right side up if you are looking at it from behind the bike. Riders are encouraged to put the number on the underside of the tail section as well. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits with a white background.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Motorcycles shall be fitted with three non-metallic number plates; one centered on the front and one on each side. EXCEPTION FOR FRONT: In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, a number plate on each side of the air intake will be permitted. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits and a white background. EXCEPTION FOR REAR: In the event that it is not physically practical to meet the number size requirements with a number on each side of the tail section, rear numbers may instead be one number across the top of the tail section. The number should be oriented so that it is right side up if you are looking at it from behind the bike. Riders are encouraged to put the number on the underside of the tail section as well. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits with a white background. All digits in a riders number must be displayed in a single horizontal uniform line.
Reason:
Many riders display the digit of their numbers in different places on the front of their bikes. It is virtually impossible for race day staff to identify the numbers when the bikes are moving.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Motorcycles shall be fitted with three non-metallic number plates; one centered on the front and one on each side. EXCEPTION FOR FRONT: In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, a number plate on each side of the air intake will be permitted. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits and a white background. EXCEPTION FOR REAR: In the event that it is not physically practical to meet the number size requirements with a number on each side of the tail section, rear numbers may instead be one number across the top of the tail section. The number should be oriented so that it is right side up if you are looking at it from behind the bike. Riders are encouraged to put the number on the underside of the tail section as well. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits with a white background. All digits in a riders number must be displayed in a singlehorizontal uniform line.
Proposed amendment text:
Racers are required to place race numbers in a single uniform line.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
Motorcycles shall be fitted with three non-metallic number plates; one centered on the front and one on each side. EXCEPTION FOR FRONT: In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, a number plate on each side of the air intake will be permitted. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits and a white background. EXCEPTION FOR REAR: In the event that it is not physically practical to meet the number size requirements with a number on each side of the tail section, rear numbers may instead be one number across the top of the tail section. The number should be oriented so that it is right side up if you are looking at it from behind the bike. Riders are encouraged to put the number on the underside of the tail section as well. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits with a white background.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Motorcycles shall be fitted with three non-metallic number plates; one centered on the front and one on each side. EXCEPTION FOR FRONT: In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, a number plate on each side of the air intake will be permitted. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits and a white background. EXCEPTION FOR REAR: In the event that it is not physically practical to meet the number size requirements with a number on each side of the tail section, rear numbers may instead be one number across the top of the tail section. The number should be oriented so that it is right side up if you are looking at it from behind the bike. Riders are encouraged to put the number on the underside of the tail section as well. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits with a white background. All digits in a riders number must be displayed in a single horizontal uniform line.
Reason:
Many riders display the digit of their numbers in different places on the front of their bikes. It is virtually impossible for race day staff to identify the numbers when the bikes are moving.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Motorcycles shall be fitted with three non-metallic number plates; one centered on the front and one on each side. EXCEPTION FOR FRONT: In the event the motorcycle has a front central air intake, a number plate on each side of the air intake will be permitted. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits and a white background. EXCEPTION FOR REAR: In the event that it is not physically practical to meet the number size requirements with a number on each side of the tail section, rear numbers may instead be one number across the top of the tail section. The number should be oriented so that it is right side up if you are looking at it from behind the bike. Riders are encouraged to put the number on the underside of the tail section as well. Each number plate will consist of the entrant's competition number as numerical digits with a white background. All digits in a riders number must be displayed in a single
Proposed amendment text:
Racers are required to place race numbers in a single uniform line.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
PASSED Proposal #10 - Section C.1.a
Tim O'Mahony submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Helmet ?€? Helmets must be certified by the manufacturer and have a sticker affixed stating that they meet or exceed DOT, SNELL 2000 or any of the 14 FIM approved certifications. Only full-face style helmets will be allowed. No modular (flip-face) helmets will be allowed. Helmets which are allowed based only on DOT standards must have been manufactured within the previous five (5) years.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Helmet ?€? Helmets must be certified by the manufacturer and have a sticker affixed stating that they meet or exceed DOT, SNELL 2005 or any of the 14 FIM approved certifications. Only full-face style helmets will be allowed. No modular (flip-face) helmets will be allowed. Helmets which are allowed based only on DOT standards must have been manufactured within the previous five (5) years.
Reason:
A Snell 2000 helmet would now be more than 10 years old, which far surpasses any manufactures recomendation of a safe life span for a helmet.
All in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, DC, NH, MD, MB, TB
Opposed: None
Abstained: EF, BW
Passed
Old rulebook text:
Helmet ?€? Helmets must be certified by the manufacturer and have a sticker affixed stating that they meet or exceed DOT, SNELL 2000 or any of the 14 FIM approved certifications. Only full-face style helmets will be allowed. No modular (flip-face) helmets will be allowed. Helmets which are allowed based only on DOT standards must have been manufactured within the previous five (5) years.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Helmet ?€? Helmets must be certified by the manufacturer and have a sticker affixed stating that they meet or exceed DOT, SNELL 2005 or any of the 14 FIM approved certifications. Only full-face style helmets will be allowed. No modular (flip-face) helmets will be allowed. Helmets which are allowed based only on DOT standards must have been manufactured within the previous five (5) years.
Reason:
A Snell 2000 helmet would now be more than 10 years old, which far surpasses any manufactures recomendation of a safe life span for a helmet.
All in favor: CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, DC, NH, MD, MB, TB
Opposed: None
Abstained: EF, BW
Passed
FAILED Proposal #11 - Section C.1.d
Tim O'Mahony submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Leather jacket and pants, which must zip together with a full-circumference competition grade zipper, or a one-piece leather racing suit may be worn.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Leather jacket and pants, which must zip together with a full-circumference competition grade zipper, or a one-piece leather racing suit may be worn. Suit must include CE approved armor/padding.
Reason:
All modern racing leathers include CE approved armor/padding, which is the accepted saftey standard. Any suit without armor is likely to old to be considered "safe" by current standards, and should not be used in competition.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
Leather jacket and pants, which must zip together with a full-circumference competition grade zipper, or a one-piece leather racing suit may be worn.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Leather jacket and pants, which must zip together with a full-circumference competition grade zipper, or a one-piece leather racing suit may be worn. Suit must include CE approved armor/padding.
Reason:
All modern racing leathers include CE approved armor/padding, which is the accepted saftey standard. Any suit without armor is likely to old to be considered "safe" by current standards, and should not be used in competition.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
FAILED Proposal #12 - Practice
Donny Schultz submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Remove Novice practice. Run all members in their prospective time groupings.
Reason:
1. Allows the club to "mentor" the novices easier. Makes it so that the novices run with their prospective time groupings. Makes it so that the club can keep an eye on potential up and comers, or novices that may need extra help with their racecraft. 2. Should open up more practice time for all racers. 3. Eliminates the issue for novice racers to be forced to practice with other riders that can and do have ~30 second time differences. It's one thing to practice with the riders you're going to be racing, It's another thing to have riders with time differences that are so great, that it is more dangerous than beneficial.
Rule Notes:
While this failed as a rule, it will be addressed as race day policy by the Novice rider rep and Race director. A novice practice session will remain on the schedule, but a rider may petition the Race Director and the novice rep to practice with the applicable ‘Expert’ practice session. Race director has the final word for allowing a rider to participate in ‘Expert’ practice sessions. If the rider is allowed to participate, the rider will be required to wear a yellow or orange shirt/vest to distinguish him/herself as a novice rider.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Remove Novice practice. Run all members in their prospective time groupings.
Reason:
1. Allows the club to "mentor" the novices easier. Makes it so that the novices run with their prospective time groupings. Makes it so that the club can keep an eye on potential up and comers, or novices that may need extra help with their racecraft. 2. Should open up more practice time for all racers. 3. Eliminates the issue for novice racers to be forced to practice with other riders that can and do have ~30 second time differences. It's one thing to practice with the riders you're going to be racing, It's another thing to have riders with time differences that are so great, that it is more dangerous than beneficial.
Rule Notes:
While this failed as a rule, it will be addressed as race day policy by the Novice rider rep and Race director. A novice practice session will remain on the schedule, but a rider may petition the Race Director and the novice rep to practice with the applicable ‘Expert’ practice session. Race director has the final word for allowing a rider to participate in ‘Expert’ practice sessions. If the rider is allowed to participate, the rider will be required to wear a yellow or orange shirt/vest to distinguish him/herself as a novice rider.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
NOT VOTED Proposal #13 - ByLaws Article 3.D
Nico Tomacelli submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
The second vice president shall preside in the absence of the first vice president. The second vice president is in charge of updating the rulebook. The second vice president shall preside over the rules committee. The voting members of the rules committee shall be: Board of Directors, president, first vice president, second vice president, third vice president, secretary, treasurer, grand prix/superbike representative, supersport representative, novice representative, vintage representative, referee, course marshal, chief technical inspector and past president. The second vice president shall have the authority to appoint no more than three additional persons to the rules committee. The rules committee may review and consider all proposals made pursuant to the rules. In the course of its consideration of the rules proposal or at any other time, the rules committee may adopt, amend blueline or revise any proposal that the rules committee, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The rules committee may also, on its own motion, draft, consider and adopt any rules that the rules committee in its sole discretion deems appropriate. The rules committee shall have the authority to delegate its duties and to create sub-committees. The second vice president is the race director. The second vice president (aka race director) shall nominate the referee, chief technical inspector, course marshal, starters, corner captain, airfence coordinator, and radio control. The second vice president (aka race director) shall be in charge of the race day, including emergency medical technicians, pit area, security, crowd control, medical follow up of injured riders (i.e. make sure their pits are taken care of, people notified, etc.)
Proposed new rulebook text:
The second vice president shall preside in the absence of the first vice president. The second vice president is in charge of updating the rulebook. The second vice president shall preside over the rules committee. The voting members of the rules committee shall be: Board of Directors, president, first vice president, second vice president, third vice president, secretary, treasurer, grand prix/superbike representative, supersport representative, novice representative, vintage representative, referee, course marshal, chief technical inspector and past president. The second vice president shall have the authority to appoint no more than three additional persons to the rules committee. The rules committee may review and consider all proposals made pursuant to the rules. In the course of its consideration of the rules proposal or at any other time, the rules committee may adopt, amend blueline or revise any proposal that the rules committee, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The rules committee shall have the authority to delegate its duties and to create sub-committees. The second vice president is the race director. The second vice president (aka race director) shall nominate the referee, chief technical inspector, course marshal, starters, corner captain, airfence coordinator, and radio control. The second vice president (aka race director) shall be in charge of the race day, including emergency medical technicians, pit area, security, crowd control, medical follow up of injured riders (i.e. make sure their pits are taken care of, people notified, etc.)
Reason:
I'd like to have the following line removed. "The rules committee may also, on its own motion, draft, consider and adopt any rules that the rules committee in its sole discretion deems appropriate." I'm OK with the rules committee finding better wording for a rule proposal, etc. However, I'm not OK with new rule changes being drafted at the meeting. This is not fair to the general membership as they are not able to provide feedback to their rider reps about proposed rule changes at the meeting. No NEW rule change proposals should be allowed after the deadline by anyone, rules committee included.
Unable to be voted on by the rules proposal committee. Must be discussed by B.O.D. per by-laws.
Old rulebook text:
The second vice president shall preside in the absence of the first vice president. The second vice president is in charge of updating the rulebook. The second vice president shall preside over the rules committee. The voting members of the rules committee shall be: Board of Directors, president, first vice president, second vice president, third vice president, secretary, treasurer, grand prix/superbike representative, supersport representative, novice representative, vintage representative, referee, course marshal, chief technical inspector and past president. The second vice president shall have the authority to appoint no more than three additional persons to the rules committee. The rules committee may review and consider all proposals made pursuant to the rules. In the course of its consideration of the rules proposal or at any other time, the rules committee may adopt, amend blueline or revise any proposal that the rules committee, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The rules committee may also, on its own motion, draft, consider and adopt any rules that the rules committee in its sole discretion deems appropriate. The rules committee shall have the authority to delegate its duties and to create sub-committees. The second vice president is the race director. The second vice president (aka race director) shall nominate the referee, chief technical inspector, course marshal, starters, corner captain, airfence coordinator, and radio control. The second vice president (aka race director) shall be in charge of the race day, including emergency medical technicians, pit area, security, crowd control, medical follow up of injured riders (i.e. make sure their pits are taken care of, people notified, etc.)
Proposed new rulebook text:
The second vice president shall preside in the absence of the first vice president. The second vice president is in charge of updating the rulebook. The second vice president shall preside over the rules committee. The voting members of the rules committee shall be: Board of Directors, president, first vice president, second vice president, third vice president, secretary, treasurer, grand prix/superbike representative, supersport representative, novice representative, vintage representative, referee, course marshal, chief technical inspector and past president. The second vice president shall have the authority to appoint no more than three additional persons to the rules committee. The rules committee may review and consider all proposals made pursuant to the rules. In the course of its consideration of the rules proposal or at any other time, the rules committee may adopt, amend blueline or revise any proposal that the rules committee, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The rules committee shall have the authority to delegate its duties and to create sub-committees. The second vice president is the race director. The second vice president (aka race director) shall nominate the referee, chief technical inspector, course marshal, starters, corner captain, airfence coordinator, and radio control. The second vice president (aka race director) shall be in charge of the race day, including emergency medical technicians, pit area, security, crowd control, medical follow up of injured riders (i.e. make sure their pits are taken care of, people notified, etc.)
Reason:
I'd like to have the following line removed. "The rules committee may also, on its own motion, draft, consider and adopt any rules that the rules committee in its sole discretion deems appropriate." I'm OK with the rules committee finding better wording for a rule proposal, etc. However, I'm not OK with new rule changes being drafted at the meeting. This is not fair to the general membership as they are not able to provide feedback to their rider reps about proposed rule changes at the meeting. No NEW rule change proposals should be allowed after the deadline by anyone, rules committee included.
Unable to be voted on by the rules proposal committee. Must be discussed by B.O.D. per by-laws.
FAILED Proposal #14 - Section M.8
Nico Tomacelli submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
The OVERALL Champion point structure will be derived from not more than three classes. Riders may enter more than three classes, but the total number of points calculated for the riders OVERALL points are derived from the three classes in which the rider has accumulated the most points at the end of the season. An event must have at least 8 racers starting for that event's points to count toward OVERALL point totals. Novice riders are not eligible to earn points towards the OVERALL championship.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Formula Ultra is the only class used to determine the WMRRA Championship standings. All classes except for Formula Ultra will be used to calculate Clubman Championship standings
a. Clubman Championship season points are a summation of class season points from not more than three classes a rider chooses to enter within a single championship
b. A racer may compete in both the WMRRA and Clubman Championship and score points in each.
c. Vintage races that use Olympic scoring will only have the Overall result of the two weekend heats count towards the Clubman Championship
d. Novice riders are not eligible to earn points towards the WMRRA or Clubman championships
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: None
Opposed: CB, DC, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, RW, JW, MD, EF, EG
Abstained: NH, BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
The OVERALL Champion point structure will be derived from not more than three classes. Riders may enter more than three classes, but the total number of points calculated for the riders OVERALL points are derived from the three classes in which the rider has accumulated the most points at the end of the season. An event must have at least 8 racers starting for that event's points to count toward OVERALL point totals. Novice riders are not eligible to earn points towards the OVERALL championship.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Formula Ultra is the only class used to determine the WMRRA Championship standings. All classes except for Formula Ultra will be used to calculate Clubman Championship standings
a. Clubman Championship season points are a summation of class season points from not more than three classes a rider chooses to enter within a single championship
b. A racer may compete in both the WMRRA and Clubman Championship and score points in each.
c. Vintage races that use Olympic scoring will only have the Overall result of the two weekend heats count towards the Clubman Championship
d. Novice riders are not eligible to earn points towards the WMRRA or Clubman championships
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: None
Opposed: CB, DC, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, RW, JW, MD, EF, EG
Abstained: NH, BW
Failed
FAILED Proposal #15 - Section M.10
Nico Tomacelli submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
The top five ―End of Year‖ riders will earn a number plate. The one thru five number plates will be awarded at the end of the race season. The competitors have the option of running the top five number or their assigned WMRRA number. The assigned WMRRA number will be reserved for the season in which they are a plate holder.
Proposed new rulebook text:
The top five (5) finishers within the WMRRA Championship will receive the 1 - 5 plates
The top five (5) finishers within the Clubman Championship will receive the 1c - 5c plates
The lower case 'c' must be clearly visible. The assigned WMRRA number will be reserved for the season in which they are a plate holder
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
The top five ―End of Year‖ riders will earn a number plate. The one thru five number plates will be awarded at the end of the race season. The competitors have the option of running the top five number or their assigned WMRRA number. The assigned WMRRA number will be reserved for the season in which they are a plate holder.
Proposed new rulebook text:
The top five (5) finishers within the WMRRA Championship will receive the 1 - 5 plates
The top five (5) finishers within the Clubman Championship will receive the 1c - 5c plates
The lower case 'c' must be clearly visible. The assigned WMRRA number will be reserved for the season in which they are a plate holder
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
FAILED Proposal #16 - Section B.7.a
Nico Tomacelli submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
a. 1 thru 5: Reserved for previous year's top five season points winners. These riders' regular numbers will be reserved for one year, provided their license application is received by Feb. 15.
Proposed new rulebook text:
a.(i) 1 thru 5: Reserved for previous year's top five point holders in the WMRRA Championship
a.(ii) 1c thru 5c: Reserved for previous year's top five point holders in the Clubman Championship
a.(iii) These riders' regular numbers will be reserved for one year, provided their license application is received by Feb. 15
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
a. 1 thru 5: Reserved for previous year's top five season points winners. These riders' regular numbers will be reserved for one year, provided their license application is received by Feb. 15.
Proposed new rulebook text:
a.(i) 1 thru 5: Reserved for previous year's top five point holders in the WMRRA Championship
a.(ii) 1c thru 5c: Reserved for previous year's top five point holders in the Clubman Championship
a.(iii) These riders' regular numbers will be reserved for one year, provided their license application is received by Feb. 15
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
PASSED Proposal #17 - Section M.1
Nico Tomacelli submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Season or year-end points will be awarded using the following schedules. Points will be awarded for the main event ONLY at the following rate. 1st place: 40 pts 2nd place: 32 pts 3rd place: 26 pts 4th place: 22 pts 5th place: 20 pts 6th place: 18 pts 7th place: 16 pts 8th place: 14 pts 9th place: 12 pts 10th place: 10 pts 11th place: 8 pts 12th place: 6 pts 13th place: 4 pts 14th place on: 2 pts DNF: 1 pt No TX: 1 pt DNS: 0 pts DQ: 0 pts No Show: 0 pts Novice: 0 pts
Proposed new rulebook text:
Points shall be awarded in accordance with the following schedule. Points will be awarded for the main event ONLY at the following rate. Finishing Position Points Awarded
1st place 36 + starters beaten
2nd place 30 + starters beaten
3rd place 25 + starters beaten
4th place 21 + starters beaten
5th place 17 + starters beaten
6th place 13 + starters beaten
7th place 10 + starters beaten
8th place 8 + starters beaten
9th place 6 + starters beaten
10th place 4 + starters beaten
11th place 3 + starters beaten
12th+ place 2 + starters beaten
DNF: 1 pt
DNS: 0 pts
DQ: 0 pts
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
Season or year-end points will be awarded using the following schedules. Points will be awarded for the main event ONLY at the following rate. 1st place: 40 pts 2nd place: 32 pts 3rd place: 26 pts 4th place: 22 pts 5th place: 20 pts 6th place: 18 pts 7th place: 16 pts 8th place: 14 pts 9th place: 12 pts 10th place: 10 pts 11th place: 8 pts 12th place: 6 pts 13th place: 4 pts 14th place on: 2 pts DNF: 1 pt No TX: 1 pt DNS: 0 pts DQ: 0 pts No Show: 0 pts Novice: 0 pts
Proposed new rulebook text:
Points shall be awarded in accordance with the following schedule. Points will be awarded for the main event ONLY at the following rate. Finishing Position Points Awarded
1st place 36 + starters beaten
2nd place 30 + starters beaten
3rd place 25 + starters beaten
4th place 21 + starters beaten
5th place 17 + starters beaten
6th place 13 + starters beaten
7th place 10 + starters beaten
8th place 8 + starters beaten
9th place 6 + starters beaten
10th place 4 + starters beaten
11th place 3 + starters beaten
12th+ place 2 + starters beaten
DNF: 1 pt
DNS: 0 pts
DQ: 0 pts
Reason:
This is part of a 4 different rule changes on point calculations and how we handle the Top 5 plates for the club. This puts our club in line with how the rest of the West coast clubs handle their overall championships + clubman championships. This also simplifies the points system by no longer having a min. number of riders required to collect points for class + overall. It also no longer excludes any classes (except Novice) from collecting points towards a clubman championship. These changes have two main advantages in that it eliminates a lot of complexitiy in determing points and also better aligns us with how other clubs calculate their championships, which is a key item if we want to eventually merge the two clubs (WMRRA & OMRRA).
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
FAILED Proposal #18 - Section P.7.e.I, Section R.11, Section D.4.b
Donny Schultz submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Section P 7 e I 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Section R 11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Section D4b. b. Novice competitors who have machinery that complies with 125GP, Open Single, Vintage, 650 Supersport Twins, Lightweight Superbike, 250 Ninja Cup, or U ltra Lightweight Sportsman regulations are allowed to run in up to two of those classes in lieu of the novice class. All others shall compete in the novice class only. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the WMRRA referee and/or Race Director.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Section P 7 e I 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in addition to the Novice class but will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Section R 11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in addition to the Novice class. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Section D4b. b. Novice competitors who have machinery that complies with 125GP, Open Single, Vintage, 650 Supersport Twins, or Lightweight Superbike regulations are allowed to run in up to two of those classes in lieu of the novice class. Novice competitors who have machinery that complies with the 250 Ninja Cup or Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class regulations may enter those classes in addition to the Novice class. All others shall compete in the novice class only. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the WMRRA referee and/or Race Director.
Reason:
Allows the novices to work on "race craft" in environments that they're already allowed to race in. This rule proposal just allows them to do it in multiple venues during each race round. A simple bi product of this is, the club earns more money if novices are allowed to run multiple "novice" type classes.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
Section P 7 e I 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Section R 11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Section D4b. b. Novice competitors who have machinery that complies with 125GP, Open Single, Vintage, 650 Supersport Twins, Lightweight Superbike, 250 Ninja Cup, or U ltra Lightweight Sportsman regulations are allowed to run in up to two of those classes in lieu of the novice class. All others shall compete in the novice class only. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the WMRRA referee and/or Race Director.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Section P 7 e I 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in addition to the Novice class but will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Section R 11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in addition to the Novice class. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Section D4b. b. Novice competitors who have machinery that complies with 125GP, Open Single, Vintage, 650 Supersport Twins, or Lightweight Superbike regulations are allowed to run in up to two of those classes in lieu of the novice class. Novice competitors who have machinery that complies with the 250 Ninja Cup or Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class regulations may enter those classes in addition to the Novice class. All others shall compete in the novice class only. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the WMRRA referee and/or Race Director.
Reason:
Allows the novices to work on "race craft" in environments that they're already allowed to race in. This rule proposal just allows them to do it in multiple venues during each race round. A simple bi product of this is, the club earns more money if novices are allowed to run multiple "novice" type classes.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
FAILED Proposal #19 - Section P.7.e
Chris Burgss submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
P.7.e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) No bodywork restrictions (b) Wheels may be replaced without restriction provided they do not weigh less than OEM III. All other Supersport rules apply, including the statement "If the rulebook does not specifically allow the modification, then it is not allowed.
Proposed new rulebook text:
P.7.e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) Bodywork must closely match OEM design except for the required belly pan. III. No modifications other than stock OEM replacement equipment for the same year Ninja 250 to maintain safe operation are allowed.
Reason:
The intention statement and allowing the rest of the supersport rules are in direct conflict. With cartridges being put into the forks which cost more than some of the Ninja's out there. With superlight weight and generally not available chains and sprockets being used. With raised up rearsets being applied. With expensive exhaust systems being used. None of these allow the class to be "inexpensive" as with a very much spec low horsepower class every little bit of an advantage is impactful. This rule proposal makes it illegal to do much with the bike than get it off the showroom floor and put bodywork on it. That will make the racing inexpensive and meet the classes original stated intention
All in favor: None
Opposed: BW, CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, MD, MB, EF, TB
Abstained: JW, DC
Failed
Old rulebook text:
P.7.e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) No bodywork restrictions (b) Wheels may be replaced without restriction provided they do not weigh less than OEM III. All other Supersport rules apply, including the statement "If the rulebook does not specifically allow the modification, then it is not allowed.
Proposed new rulebook text:
P.7.e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) Bodywork must closely match OEM design except for the required belly pan. III. No modifications other than stock OEM replacement equipment for the same year Ninja 250 to maintain safe operation are allowed.
Reason:
The intention statement and allowing the rest of the supersport rules are in direct conflict. With cartridges being put into the forks which cost more than some of the Ninja's out there. With superlight weight and generally not available chains and sprockets being used. With raised up rearsets being applied. With expensive exhaust systems being used. None of these allow the class to be "inexpensive" as with a very much spec low horsepower class every little bit of an advantage is impactful. This rule proposal makes it illegal to do much with the bike than get it off the showroom floor and put bodywork on it. That will make the racing inexpensive and meet the classes original stated intention
All in favor: None
Opposed: BW, CB, JW, RW, DM, TO, DW, EG, DS, NH, MD, MB, EF, TB
Abstained: JW, DC
Failed
FAILED Proposal #20 - Section D.3.j
Chris Burgss submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
j. Formula Female 1. Novice and Expert females only 2. Same rules as Formula Ultra 3. Is not gridded with an other class.
Reason:
Formula Female is a class which encourages women to come out and race. Adding this class is intended to attract women racers to the club so partake in an environment that is comfortable for them.
All in favor: MD, DW,
Opposed: CB, DC, EG, MB, TB, TO, DS, EF
Abstained: RW, JW, DM
Failed
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
j. Formula Female 1. Novice and Expert females only 2. Same rules as Formula Ultra 3. Is not gridded with an other class.
Reason:
Formula Female is a class which encourages women to come out and race. Adding this class is intended to attract women racers to the club so partake in an environment that is comfortable for them.
All in favor: MD, DW,
Opposed: CB, DC, EG, MB, TB, TO, DS, EF
Abstained: RW, JW, DM
Failed
FAILED Proposal #21 - Section P.5.s
Chris Burgss submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Overboring the engine is allowed in each class up to one-millimeter oversize, using OEM standard replacement parts. No updating or backdating.
Proposed new rulebook text:
No overboring is allowed.
Reason:
With current technology motors there is no reason to need to overbore the cylinder. Also with this rule it makes it a requirement to get the power out of the motor that you need to keep up with others who have overbored your motors. At this point no SS motors should be overbored so there is no need to do a cut off or grace period.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
Old rulebook text:
Overboring the engine is allowed in each class up to one-millimeter oversize, using OEM standard replacement parts. No updating or backdating.
Proposed new rulebook text:
No overboring is allowed.
Reason:
With current technology motors there is no reason to need to overbore the cylinder. Also with this rule it makes it a requirement to get the power out of the motor that you need to keep up with others who have overbored your motors. At this point no SS motors should be overbored so there is no need to do a cut off or grace period.
All in favor: None
Opposed: All
Abstained: None
Failed
FAILED Proposal #22 - Section M.8/10
Chris Burgss submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
M.8 The OVERALL Champion point structure will be derived from not more than three classes. Riders may enter more than three classes, but the total number of points calculated for the riders OVERALL points are derived from the three classes in which the rider has accumulated the most points at the end of the season. An event must have at least 8 racers starting for that event's points to count toward OVERALL point totals. Novice riders are not eligible to earn points towards the OVERALL championship.
M.10 The top five ―End of Year‖ riders will earn a number plate. The one thru five number plates will be awarded at the end of the race season. The competitors have the option of running the top five number or their assigned WMRRAnumber. The assigned WMRRA number will be reserved for the season in which they are a plate holder.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Delete M.8 and M.10
Reason:
With this being club racing with its differentiating bikes it is impossible to tell who is the better overall racer without that racer racing all of the various classes and beating people in those classes. So get rid of the overall championship and only run class championships. That way the top 5 of the classes are the ones who bet people riding similar bikes under the same rules.
All in favor: None
Opposed: CB, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, RW, MD, EF, EG
Abstained: JW, DC, BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
M.8 The OVERALL Champion point structure will be derived from not more than three classes. Riders may enter more than three classes, but the total number of points calculated for the riders OVERALL points are derived from the three classes in which the rider has accumulated the most points at the end of the season. An event must have at least 8 racers starting for that event's points to count toward OVERALL point totals. Novice riders are not eligible to earn points towards the OVERALL championship.
M.10 The top five ―End of Year‖ riders will earn a number plate. The one thru five number plates will be awarded at the end of the race season. The competitors have the option of running the top five number or their assigned WMRRAnumber. The assigned WMRRA number will be reserved for the season in which they are a plate holder.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Delete M.8 and M.10
Reason:
With this being club racing with its differentiating bikes it is impossible to tell who is the better overall racer without that racer racing all of the various classes and beating people in those classes. So get rid of the overall championship and only run class championships. That way the top 5 of the classes are the ones who bet people riding similar bikes under the same rules.
All in favor: None
Opposed: CB, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, RW, MD, EF, EG
Abstained: JW, DC, BW
Failed
FAILED Proposal #23 - Section P.7.e.I
Shawn Becker submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of:
Proposed new rulebook text:
II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all US or CDN Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of:
Reason:
To allow the Canadian EX-250h to run, and collect points, in the Ninja Cup.
All in favor: DW
Opposed: TO, DS, DM, NH, MD, EF, DC, EG, MB, TB
Abstained: BW, CB, RW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of:
Proposed new rulebook text:
II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all US or CDN Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of:
Reason:
To allow the Canadian EX-250h to run, and collect points, in the Ninja Cup.
All in favor: DW
Opposed: TO, DS, DM, NH, MD, EF, DC, EG, MB, TB
Abstained: BW, CB, RW
Failed
FAILED Proposal #24 - Section B.14.h
Neil Heineman submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Any member may petition the Executive Board to graduate a novice who has completed the minimum number of races. The outcome may result in the novice being asked to complete the remaining requirements and graduate from the Novice Class without any further participation in that class.
Reason:
Ultimately to avoid contingency pirates or long-term fast riders in the novice class. Basically if someone is abusing the system, members can ask the E Board to graduate the offender. Thought about a number of different ways to do this, but thought this might be the optimal way with minimal language. Also, the intent is to allow some feedback from the subject rider to make their case which should be inherent in the E board process.
All in favor: None
Opposed: DC, EG, MB, TB, DW, DS, DM, RW, MD, EF
Abstained: CB, TO, NH, JW, BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
None.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Any member may petition the Executive Board to graduate a novice who has completed the minimum number of races. The outcome may result in the novice being asked to complete the remaining requirements and graduate from the Novice Class without any further participation in that class.
Reason:
Ultimately to avoid contingency pirates or long-term fast riders in the novice class. Basically if someone is abusing the system, members can ask the E Board to graduate the offender. Thought about a number of different ways to do this, but thought this might be the optimal way with minimal language. Also, the intent is to allow some feedback from the subject rider to make their case which should be inherent in the E board process.
All in favor: None
Opposed: DC, EG, MB, TB, DW, DS, DM, RW, MD, EF
Abstained: CB, TO, NH, JW, BW
Failed
PASSED Proposal #25 - Section Q.5.a.III
Howard Crow submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Up to 800cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder
Proposed new rulebook text:
I would propose 2 possible alternatives: Up to 805cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder or Up to 905cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder
Reason:
This would allow the 796 Monster - which ran this year under an exemption to run in LWSB. I am proposing 2 alternatives. Th 905cc alternative is to actually synchronize LWSB with 650CC Supersport (rule P.7.b.II) which allows 905cc air cooled twins - this would make them symmetrical.
Proposed amendment text:
NEW Rule Text: Up to 905cc air-cooled, four stroke twin-cylinder.
All in favor: CB, DC, MB, TB, DW, TO, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Opposed: None
Abstained: BW, EG, DS
Passed
Old rulebook text:
Up to 800cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder
Proposed new rulebook text:
I would propose 2 possible alternatives: Up to 805cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder or Up to 905cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder
Reason:
This would allow the 796 Monster - which ran this year under an exemption to run in LWSB. I am proposing 2 alternatives. Th 905cc alternative is to actually synchronize LWSB with 650CC Supersport (rule P.7.b.II) which allows 905cc air cooled twins - this would make them symmetrical.
Proposed amendment text:
NEW Rule Text: Up to 905cc air-cooled, four stroke twin-cylinder.
All in favor: CB, DC, MB, TB, DW, TO, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Opposed: None
Abstained: BW, EG, DS
Passed
FAILED Proposal #26 - Section 7.E.i
Phil Cook submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
7. Supersport classes will be: e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) No bodywork restrictions (b) Wheels may be replaced without restriction provided they do not weigh less than OEM III. All other Supersport rules apply, including the statement "If the rulebook does not specifically allow the modification, then it is not allowed.
Proposed new rulebook text:
7. Supersport classes will be: e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the 250 Ninja Cup class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. The 250 Ninja Cup will run in a wave preceding Ultra Lightweight Sportsman. Races will be run in two heats. Points will be calculated using the Olympic scoring method (Section M-2) and will apply toward overall championship. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) No bodywork restrictions (b) Wheels may be replaced without restriction provided they do not weigh less than OEM (c) Ninja 250 OEM shock linkage may be modified in width only to allow fitment of non-OEM shock. Linkage ratio may not be modified, nor may frame be modified. Shock must mount in stock location. III. All other Supersport rules apply, including the statement "If the rulebook does not specifically allow the modification, then it is not allowed.
Reason:
This proposal is one of two that separate the old generations of Ninja 250's from the new generation bikes. The 250 Ninja Cup will be for 2008 and newer bikes yet will run at the same time as the older generation (2007 and older) to allow the bikes to remain on track at the same time. Classes will be scored on the Olympic system to prevent a 250 rider from running away with championship points. 2007 and older bikes will be legal in this class, but they will be steered toward Ultra Lightweight Sportsman for competitive purposes.
All in favor: DW
Opposed: CB, DC, EG, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Abstained: BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
7. Supersport classes will be: e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) No bodywork restrictions (b) Wheels may be replaced without restriction provided they do not weigh less than OEM III. All other Supersport rules apply, including the statement "If the rulebook does not specifically allow the modification, then it is not allowed.
Proposed new rulebook text:
7. Supersport classes will be: e. 250 Ninja Cup I. The intent of the 250 Ninja Cup class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the 250 Ninja Cup class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the 250 Ninja Cup class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the 250 Ninja Cup class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. The 250 Ninja Cup will run in a wave preceding Ultra Lightweight Sportsman. Races will be run in two heats. Points will be calculated using the Olympic scoring method (Section M-2) and will apply toward overall championship. II. 250 Ninja Cup is open to all Kawasaki 250R or EX250 and will run under Supersport rules (Section P) with the exception of: (1) No engine modifications allowed (2) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (3) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (4) Removal of the kickstand mounting tab from frame on 2008 and newer is required (5) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (6) Pre-gen (1986-2007) ONLY: (a) No bodywork restrictions (b) Wheels may be replaced without restriction provided they do not weigh less than OEM (c) Ninja 250 OEM shock linkage may be modified in width only to allow fitment of non-OEM shock. Linkage ratio may not be modified, nor may frame be modified. Shock must mount in stock location. III. All other Supersport rules apply, including the statement "If the rulebook does not specifically allow the modification, then it is not allowed.
Reason:
This proposal is one of two that separate the old generations of Ninja 250's from the new generation bikes. The 250 Ninja Cup will be for 2008 and newer bikes yet will run at the same time as the older generation (2007 and older) to allow the bikes to remain on track at the same time. Classes will be scored on the Olympic system to prevent a 250 rider from running away with championship points. 2007 and older bikes will be legal in this class, but they will be steered toward Ultra Lightweight Sportsman for competitive purposes.
All in favor: DW
Opposed: CB, DC, EG, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Abstained: BW
Failed
FAILED Proposal #27 - Section R.11 1/2
Phil Cook submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
SECTION R - FORMULA/GRAND PRIX REGULATIONS 11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. (1) 200-250cc 4-stroke water-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (2) 200-250cc 4-stroke air-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (3) No engine modifications allowed (4) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (5) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (6) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (7) Wheels may be replaced without restriction (8) 250cc 4-stroke motorcycles not eligible under these rules may petition for inclusion in Ultra Lightweight Sportsman, at the discretion of referee, chief tech, or race director.
Proposed new rulebook text:
11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in lieu of or in addition to the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Ultra Lightweight Sportsman will run in a wave following the 250 Ninja Cup. 2008 and newer Ninja 250 (EX250R) are not eligible for Ultra Lightweight Sportsman. Races will be run in two heats. Points will be calculated using the Olympic scoring method (Section M-2) and will apply toward overall championship. (1) 200-250cc 4-stroke water-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (2) 200-250cc 4-stroke air-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (3) No engine modifications allowed (4) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (5) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (6) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (7) Wheels may be replaced without restriction (8) 250cc 4-stroke motorcycles not eligible under these rules may petition for inclusion in Ultra Lightweight Sportsman, at the discretion of referee, chief tech, or race director. (9) Ninja 250 OEM shock linkage may be modified in width only to allow fitment of non-OEM shock. Linkage ratio may not be modified, nor may frame be modified. Shock must mount in stock location.
Reason:
This is the second of two proposals separating the old generation Ninja 250's from the newer generation bikes. This class will be scored using the Olympic points system with weekend points applying to championship points. This class provides older generation 250's with a competitive class without using valuable track time.
All in favor: DW
Opposed: CB, DC, EG, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Abstained: BW
Failed
Old rulebook text:
SECTION R - FORMULA/GRAND PRIX REGULATIONS 11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in lieu of the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. (1) 200-250cc 4-stroke water-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (2) 200-250cc 4-stroke air-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (3) No engine modifications allowed (4) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (5) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (6) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (7) Wheels may be replaced without restriction (8) 250cc 4-stroke motorcycles not eligible under these rules may petition for inclusion in Ultra Lightweight Sportsman, at the discretion of referee, chief tech, or race director.
Proposed new rulebook text:
11. The intent of the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class is to provide an inexpensive class for Novice and Expert racers. Novice racers may enter the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class in lieu of or in addition to the Novice class. Any Novice racer entered in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class forfeits their right to enter the Novice class for that specific weekend. Racers competing in the Ultra Lightweight Sportsman class will not earn points towards the OVERALL championship. Ultra Lightweight Sportsman will run in a wave following the 250 Ninja Cup. 2008 and newer Ninja 250 (EX250R) are not eligible for Ultra Lightweight Sportsman. Races will be run in two heats. Points will be calculated using the Olympic scoring method (Section M-2) and will apply toward overall championship. (1) 200-250cc 4-stroke water-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (2) 200-250cc 4-stroke air-cooled twins from 1982 through 2007 (3) No engine modifications allowed (4) Street legal pump gas only (87-93 octane) designed to be run in street legal vehicles (5) Stock unmodified airbox must remain installed. Snorkel may be removed (6) CDI/Igniter may be replaced (7) Wheels may be replaced without restriction (8) 250cc 4-stroke motorcycles not eligible under these rules may petition for inclusion in Ultra Lightweight Sportsman, at the discretion of referee, chief tech, or race director. (9) Ninja 250 OEM shock linkage may be modified in width only to allow fitment of non-OEM shock. Linkage ratio may not be modified, nor may frame be modified. Shock must mount in stock location.
Reason:
This is the second of two proposals separating the old generation Ninja 250's from the newer generation bikes. This class will be scored using the Olympic points system with weekend points applying to championship points. This class provides older generation 250's with a competitive class without using valuable track time.
All in favor: DW
Opposed: CB, DC, EG, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Abstained: BW
Failed
FAILED Proposal #28 - Section T
Jim West submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
3. Classic Vintage class regulations IV. Senior (351cc to 500cc) -- aka ―500 Vintage‖ and d. Formula Vintage will be divided into the following classes: 46 I. Up to 250cc II. 251cc to 500cc
Proposed new rulebook text:
Vintage Formula 500: Two-stroke and certain four-stroke machines up to 500cc grouped on an index-of-performance basis, with a Dec. 31, 1972, cutoff. I. Major engine updating to non-period specification is not permitted. II. Frame and swingarm must be round tubular construction and of a style, type and material used in the period. The swingarm must be of a conventional style, made of steel, each leg being constructed of single main tube and the movement controlled by suspension units mounted on either side of the rear wheel near the rear axle. The swingarm may be made of steel square section tubing but with a cross section of the main tubes not exceeding 1 inch by 2 inch. Bracing or superstructures are allowed but the cross section of the tubing used in the bracing or superstructure must be less than that of the main swingarm tubing. III. Forks must be of a type/model used within the period. IV. Rear suspension units shall not have remote or external reservoirs. V. W heels must be of wire spoked construction with a minimum rim diameter of 18 inches. VI. Brakes must be of a make and type manufactured within the period. Disc brakes are permitted. VII. Tanks, seats, and fairings shall be of a style or pattern in use during the period. VIII. Engines, castings, and other external parts must be of a type and model in use during the period. IX. Ignition systems are without restriction. X. Gearboxes, transmissions, and final drive shall be of a type and model used in the period and must retain the original external appearance. Belt drives, if used, must be totally concealed from view. f. The following are NOT allowed in formula vintage: I. Cast wheels II. Slick tires, or modified racing slicks.
Reason:
Going to a Vintage Formula 500 class will allow the use of the Disc brake and expanding the age of the bikes competing in the class. This is in our rules already, but is not offered as a class to run in. Normally if there are not enough 500's so they run with the 750's. This may attract newer rider in to this class Who seem to be put off by running the drum, which are heavy and expensive, or may have a Sr500 or XT 350 that would not have anyone to run against. I would keep this a single and twin class, and any Multi-500 should run in the 750 class.
All in favor: None
Opposed: CB, DC, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Abstained: BW, EG
Failed
Old rulebook text:
3. Classic Vintage class regulations IV. Senior (351cc to 500cc) -- aka ―500 Vintage‖ and d. Formula Vintage will be divided into the following classes: 46 I. Up to 250cc II. 251cc to 500cc
Proposed new rulebook text:
Vintage Formula 500: Two-stroke and certain four-stroke machines up to 500cc grouped on an index-of-performance basis, with a Dec. 31, 1972, cutoff. I. Major engine updating to non-period specification is not permitted. II. Frame and swingarm must be round tubular construction and of a style, type and material used in the period. The swingarm must be of a conventional style, made of steel, each leg being constructed of single main tube and the movement controlled by suspension units mounted on either side of the rear wheel near the rear axle. The swingarm may be made of steel square section tubing but with a cross section of the main tubes not exceeding 1 inch by 2 inch. Bracing or superstructures are allowed but the cross section of the tubing used in the bracing or superstructure must be less than that of the main swingarm tubing. III. Forks must be of a type/model used within the period. IV. Rear suspension units shall not have remote or external reservoirs. V. W heels must be of wire spoked construction with a minimum rim diameter of 18 inches. VI. Brakes must be of a make and type manufactured within the period. Disc brakes are permitted. VII. Tanks, seats, and fairings shall be of a style or pattern in use during the period. VIII. Engines, castings, and other external parts must be of a type and model in use during the period. IX. Ignition systems are without restriction. X. Gearboxes, transmissions, and final drive shall be of a type and model used in the period and must retain the original external appearance. Belt drives, if used, must be totally concealed from view. f. The following are NOT allowed in formula vintage: I. Cast wheels II. Slick tires, or modified racing slicks.
Reason:
Going to a Vintage Formula 500 class will allow the use of the Disc brake and expanding the age of the bikes competing in the class. This is in our rules already, but is not offered as a class to run in. Normally if there are not enough 500's so they run with the 750's. This may attract newer rider in to this class Who seem to be put off by running the drum, which are heavy and expensive, or may have a Sr500 or XT 350 that would not have anyone to run against. I would keep this a single and twin class, and any Multi-500 should run in the 750 class.
All in favor: None
Opposed: CB, DC, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF
Abstained: BW, EG
Failed
PASSED Proposal #29 - Section E.7
Damon Wells submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
Automatic chain oilers must be inoperative. Clip style master links must be safety wired.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Automatic chain oilers must be inoperative. Clip style master links must be safety wired. Proposed: Automatic chain oilers must be inoperative. Clip style master links must be safety wired, or have RTV adhesive applied to prevent loss of clip. All rivet master links must have the outer plate visibly marked for easy identification.
Reason:
Make it easier for Tech Inspection to identify the chain securing method.
Proposed amendment text:
Automatic chain oiler must be inoperative. Clip style master links must have RTV adhesive applied to prevent loss of clip. All rivet master links must have outer plate visibly marked for easy identification.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
Automatic chain oilers must be inoperative. Clip style master links must be safety wired.
Proposed new rulebook text:
Automatic chain oilers must be inoperative. Clip style master links must be safety wired. Proposed: Automatic chain oilers must be inoperative. Clip style master links must be safety wired, or have RTV adhesive applied to prevent loss of clip. All rivet master links must have the outer plate visibly marked for easy identification.
Reason:
Make it easier for Tech Inspection to identify the chain securing method.
Proposed amendment text:
Automatic chain oiler must be inoperative. Clip style master links must have RTV adhesive applied to prevent loss of clip. All rivet master links must have outer plate visibly marked for easy identification.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
PASSED Proposal #30 - Section E.13
Damon Wells submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
All brackets to secure mufflers to the frame must be triangulated to prevent forward and aft movement of the muffler, and all muffler bracket bolts must be safety wired.
Proposed new rulebook text:
All brackets to secure mufflers to the sub-frame must be triangulated to prevent forward and aft movement of the muffler. "Low-slung" modern mufflers that are bracketed to the frame are not required to be triangulated. All muffler bracket bolts must be safety wired.
Reason:
Account for modern bike noise suppression device placement.
Proposed amendment text:
All brackets to secure mufflers to the sub-frame must be triangulated to prevent forward and aft movement of the muffler. "Low-slung" modern mufflers and under-tail exhausts that are bracketed to the frame are not required to be triangulated. All muffler bracket bolts must be safety wired.
All in favor: CB, DC, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF, EG
Opposed: None
Abstained: BW
Passed
Old rulebook text:
All brackets to secure mufflers to the frame must be triangulated to prevent forward and aft movement of the muffler, and all muffler bracket bolts must be safety wired.
Proposed new rulebook text:
All brackets to secure mufflers to the sub-frame must be triangulated to prevent forward and aft movement of the muffler. "Low-slung" modern mufflers that are bracketed to the frame are not required to be triangulated. All muffler bracket bolts must be safety wired.
Reason:
Account for modern bike noise suppression device placement.
Proposed amendment text:
All brackets to secure mufflers to the sub-frame must be triangulated to prevent forward and aft movement of the muffler. "Low-slung" modern mufflers and under-tail exhausts that are bracketed to the frame are not required to be triangulated. All muffler bracket bolts must be safety wired.
All in favor: CB, DC, MB, TB, TO, DS, DM, NH, RW, JW, MD, EF, EG
Opposed: None
Abstained: BW
Passed
PASSED Proposal #31 - Section E.33
Damon Wells submitted the following proposal:
Old rulebook text:
E.33 Electronic scoring transmitters must be in place and operating for tech inspection.
Proposed new rulebook text:
remove
Reason:
Tech has no way to validate it's transmitting, other then the blinking green light. Make it up to the racer to make sure it's charged and in place before going out on track.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Old rulebook text:
E.33 Electronic scoring transmitters must be in place and operating for tech inspection.
Proposed new rulebook text:
remove
Reason:
Tech has no way to validate it's transmitting, other then the blinking green light. Make it up to the racer to make sure it's charged and in place before going out on track.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
PASSED NEW RULE PROPOSAL
Michael Bateman proposes:
New rule text:
It is the responsibility of the rider to check and know grid position. If grid position is unknown or is incorrect, rider MUST follow direction of the Starters, and Race day staff, or risk disqualification from the race.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
New rule text:
It is the responsibility of the rider to check and know grid position. If grid position is unknown or is incorrect, rider MUST follow direction of the Starters, and Race day staff, or risk disqualification from the race.
All in favor: All
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Passed
Referee Rulings
All referee rulings will be publically posted here for the current race season. At the end of the season, all clarifications will be brought in front of the Rules Committee to be considered for the following years rulebook.
If you have received a ruling on a rule previous to the 2012 race season and it is not part of the 2012 rulebook or listed above under Referee Rulings for 2012, it is not legal. You will need to submit to the current referee for approval. You can contact the referee by sending an E-Mail to WMRRA Referee.
You will need to present the following form to the referee for all rule clarifications: [pdf].
After the referee rules, you will retain one copy while they retain the other and submit a copy to the Executive Board so that it may be posted here for public consumption.
If anyone disagrees with a referee ruling, you may appeal to the Executive Board per Rule A.1 of the rulebook.
The authority of the referee in the interpretation of these rules shall be absolute. In the absence of the referee, the WMRRA president will appoint a temporary referee for that event. A rider may appeal the referee's decision to the WMRRA executive board. The appeal must be received or date stamped within seventy-two (72) hours after the event. See Bylaws Article 5D and 5E for appeals process.