So I will try my very best to.....
a) stick to them as a racer.
b) enforce them as a club.
To pick up a few points being made in other threads;
I sit in both camps; I still get the chance to get out on a race bike and more recently find myself in the position of an official.
Hampton Downs
It is hard to 'physically' see the start of the yellow pit entry line at 200+k's but I 'know' where it is, I also know the advantage I would gain by trying to go up the inside (over the yellow line) in the braking zone for turn 1. I also know it is against rule 16 of the entry form.
What are we (AMCC) going to do about it?
We will have a 'spotter' (yep, yet another hard to find volunteer) who's job it will be to monitor transgressions into this area and report to CoC that will result in a black flag for offenders exluding them from the race. Its in the rules, item 16 on AMCC entry forms. I sign to say I understand those rules and agree to them so I wont be supprised if I infringe them and am exluded from the race (black flagged).
The same level of compliance of the rules is expected of me and I sign to say I agree, on all other aspects relating to me racing my bike, be that the compliance of machine, behaviour of pit crew, race etiquette, flag adehrence...the list is a long one and the book a thick one.
What are we (AMCC) going to do about it?
Simply put, all we can do is enforce it, we would be in breech of the rules ourselves if we didn't.
Point marshals are better trained now, each point now has a senior marshal who has been round long enough to recognise what he/she see's and reports what has been seen to the CoC & Steward, they have the rule book in front of them and have no choice but to be guided by that rule and follow the course of action it dictates.
Yes of course some things go un-noticed but you still have options, speak to the steward or riders rep to seek clarification or guidance.
As an official I am not expected to be able to quote every rule vebatim out of the book, I am expected to be conversant with the rules that relate to the meeting I am running and know were in the rule book to find them for clarification (often in a time limiting mannor). I am also expected to ensure those rules are followed.
As a racer I'm also not expected to be able to quote every rule in the book but I expected to make sure the rules that relate to me, my bike, its class and the meeting I do know and as importantly I expect those running the meeting to be enforcing those rules so that all is fair for me.
Race meetings take a lot of personel to put on and a lot of organising to achieve, as much preperation is devoted to this 'pre' the meeting as racers give to their bikes pre meeting and belive it or not a de-brief 'post' the meeting to see what can be done better or different.
So;
As a racer, I'll turn up to the meeting with my bike prepared, conversant with the rules that apply to me, my team, my bike and its class. If I infinge any rule I expect to be pinged for it. The aim of my day is to have a great time enjoying racing my bike with like minded people.
As an organiser, I'll turn up to the meeting prepared for the day ahead, to ensure the rules are being followed to make it fair for everyone regardless of what class they are in. If any rule is infringed I'll simply be guided by what it says in the rule book and after taking into consideration what is said make a call. The aim of my day will be to enjoy watching and being part of you race your bike with like minded people.
Good luck to those going to Manfield for round 2, see the rest of you at HD
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