Where do we go from here????

Ok, I know that I'm not the only one with this question. So, here it goes...

Where do we go from here? As of right now, we have no schedule of races up, we have no Race Director, do we even have a club left? Just curious as no one seems to be posting any news/info with regards to this matter. I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers...well, yes I am ... but it would be kindda nice to hear from someone/anyone as to what is being discussed/talked about in regards to the future of Pocket bike racing with the respect to OMRRA.

Here are a few more questions that I know I would like to have answered..

1. Do we even have any tentative dates with ANY tracks for next year?
2. If we don't have an "Official" race director, thoes that mean that we can't race at all, even if someone steps up as an interim RD?
3. Have any decitions been made in regards to the rules for next year?
4. Does anyone care?

I'm not sure about many of you, but I would like to be able to race in Oregon, as we have nothing in WA. But if it doesn't work out, we are still racing with other clubs. Soooo, lets hear it folks. Where do we go from here????

Cheers,


Mario

Why not just adopt the AZPRA rule set, it is pretty much the same as ******** and SMRRC, that makes the rules easy and you guys will be able to race down here with out to many issues in classes.

As for a race director, as long as you can get someone to do the scheduling and at least act as an interim director just to get the season started, you guys should be good to do. The AZPRA rules are as good as your going to get this season, just use them and get some track dates.

Thanks Mario for bringing this up. I have posted a couple threads asking about who is racing along with what are the dates and have had little responce. I have emailed the OMRRA pocket bike contact with "no" responce. Is there a contact person at McMinville? I have heard from Smokin PB's there are 8 race days. 4 at PIR and 4 at McMinville. Dates I have not heard. I have a good amount of racers to sign up with OMRRA at 70 bucks a pop to compete for the season but I am holding off untill all is finalized as I feel that getting money back from OMRRA would be a pain.

What items need to be completed? What calls need to be made? I woud love to help as much as I can.

If there are enough poeple calling then we can get it done.

It has been my own experience that if you are willing to do the legwork, and the existing club is non-responsive, do it yourself. Call McMinville and PIR and get the dates reserved, put a rule set into action. If you guys wait to long, you will be into the season with nothing happening.

I really hope that you guys get something rolling for this season, whether it be OMMRA or a new start up club, but i would hate for everyone to have to travel 500+ miles everytime you want to race. The sport needs you guys to keep strong, so someone please step up and get something going.

I'll put in a call to Pops at McMinnville and see what has been done since no one is saying anything. Mitch, can you please call me ASAP? Once again, if ANYONE has any informations, can you please step up to the plate and fill us all in. I have to agree with Ted, it would be a shame to let this go away.

Cheers,


Mario

Although I'm not even going to be in the same time zone come April, I'd hate to see the whole OMRRA program go down the tubes. What needs to happen is this:

Somebody needs to step up and take my old gig, even if it's on a temporary or a shared basis with someone else. OMRRA is not going to organize this thing for you. I just got off the phone with Janice ***** at OMRRA. She informs me that so far nobody has even asked about being Race Director. Come on folks it's not THAT hard a job! Just call 503-221-1487 and say "Hi I'd like to volunteer to be race director ".

What else needs to happen? A new track layout would be nice, there has been talk of moving the PIR track to the area where the concessions are (new asphalt).

Pick some rules and submit them to the board, as long as there is nothing dangerous in them, they are likely to get passed. If you don't like the ones we have so far, I would opt for the USMGP rules, in an effort at nationwide rule harmony.

Classes have to be agreed upon and submitted so trophies can get ordered.

McMinnville dates need to be sorted. PIR dates are up to you, as the big bike race dates are set.

Anyone interested should feel free to PM me for additional info, I'd be glad to help any way I can. Unfortunately, moving my house and business to the other side of the country, will be taking up all my "spare" time this Winter.

Hunter

Ok,

I think that a few things need to be said, so here it goes...
I am very reluctant to step up to Race Director because of the following...
1. I have always believed that a race official should not be related/affiliated to any team as this may cause a conflict of interest.
2. My work schedule is insane, therefore I am unable to commit to a full season.
3. We are already planning of doing quite a few National races this year, so our commitment is therefore very limited and reason #2 also has its effects on this.

I am more than willing, like Mitch, to help out in any way that I can. I have already put in a call to Pops and I agreee with Ted, I think that if we adopt rules that other clubs have used we may find it easier in the long run. AZPRA or SMRRC or even USMGP rules seem to be the same pretty much across the US. Again, this is just my opinion.

However, I think that if more than one person is interested, I think that the club can survive until a new RD is found. Lets not let this club die just yet folks, it getting down to the nitty gritty and we need to do something soon. Lets here your opinions...

Mario

I will be a new racer for this season, so my experiance is only relative to club organization in general. I have to agree with Hunter tho.

A Race Director can be mulitiple different people over the season. If we could get volunteers to take a race date and be the official for that day, it would probably suffice. OMRRA would just have to be informed that we are "shopping" for a full time RD. I would say the first step is to find our volunteers, then as a commitee work out the kinks.

I personally have no experiance organizing things like this, but I am willing to give it a try for one event. I am sure that there is a lot of folks lurking around this forum who feel the same way. Sure it will be rocky and we will fall down more often but it's worth being discussed at least.

Mitch and Mario, you guys are obviously some of the more experianced racers to help the "Race Director for a Day" volunteers do things right. Lets solidify the rules, find our volunteers, make a schedule and put folks to work! We can use the Forum monitor our progress and keep everyone moving in the right direction.

-Justin

Way to go DAVE! Thanks for giving us the info that we have asked for. Would you mind posting the "tentative" schedule here or on the OMRRA site? Even if it is tentative, I think that itwould atleast give us an idea.

As far as Race Director, it would be greatly appreciated if you stepped up to the plate once again. As I stated once before, if you need any help, feel free to contact me. I still believe that if we adopt the rules from clubs like AZPRA, SMRRC, SEPRA, and or USMGP, it might make things easier. Again, just my $.02

Cheers,


Mario

First off I would like to apologize to everyone for not being more involved the last couple months. Renovating a rental home, along with having a change at work which is causing me to be working 10hr days/6 days a week, has not left much time. But, on the good side the time away did give me time to put the PB racing back into a proper perspective. I take things I am passionate about very much to heart and, as many of you have seen, sometimes my passion of PB racing has come across way too strong and way too loud. To those of you who have had to be witness to my evil dark-side I can only say I am very sorry.

Now on to some comments on the exciting topic-of-the-day stuff... next seasons racing

I believe that the general omrra rules that we have been working on for the last few months are good and really shouldn't require much more work to finalize. However, I have had a change-of-thought on the bike classes, and feel we should adopt the same class structure as AZPRA. I believe Stockton is working this same direction and I think that having all the west coast on the same page class-wise is the right thing to do in working together toward a national structure. I agree with Dave about USMGP and hope that eventually will become a national standard but I feel that at this point-in-time using the AZPRA model is the better way to move forward in timely manner. There is some issue of 4-stroke needing addressing but perhaps between AZPRA SMRRC and OMRRA we can all work together in fine-tuning the classes so that all may use exact same.

We have two yrs PB experience under our belts now, mistakes have been made but good lessons have been learned. Dave's got the date thing being taken care of, we'll get the rules final, and we'll elect a race director (maybe at the first race date would be good time?) That which does not break us makes us stronger. We did get some chips and dings, but we are not broken. It's gonna be a great OMRRA season of racing and I look forward to seeing all of you were every racer needs to be, on the track

mark

Mark, Dave, Mitch, Mario and so forth.

I will volunteer to help out however I can. I have already spoken to Janice about my CPR/First Aid card and willingness to help out with PB ASIT at the pb track. I will also help score or work corners and do registration as well. I have a PIR staff pass so setting up the track on Friday nights wont be a problem either, just let me know what you need done. If everyone chips in a little, its not alot for one person. I dont really want the "RD" status, but I'll throw flags if needed too. Id rather not make decisions as to engine or mechanics protests or what not but again...I'll help out where ever needed.

See you at the track.

Janette and Justin

Here are some of the rules changes that I was working with. Let me know what you think.




(1) Definitions:



A) OMRRA: Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association



B) Meet (event): A competitive activity for pocketbikes



C) Race Official: The person or persons who oversees the meet. The Race Official’s words are final.



D) Rider: Any person who has signed the required entry forms and competes in a meet.



E) Pocketbike (a.k.a. Minimoto): A miniature motorcycle with a rigid frame powered by a gasoline two-stroke engine. Engine configuration is to be a single cylinder with a pull starter and auto winding cord. The transmission is to be via a dry centrifugal clutch and a single gear.



F) cc: Cubic centimeters of engine displacement (i.e. Minimoto standard of 39.6cc’s).



G) Hp: Horsepower of the engine (measured at the rear wheel).



H) Manufacturer: The original equipment manufacture for the machines and not the distributor for the machines or constructor of a “one off”.



I) Minimoto shoes: Shoes that are specifically designed for minimoto racing that cover the top of the ankles and consisting of plastic ankle protection and plastic toe sliders.



J) Minimoto suit: Suits that are specifically designed for minimoto racing that are one piece “Cordura” and leather construction with armor in the shoulders, elbows, and knees.



K) Single stage carburetor: The standard carburetor is 14/14 SHA Dell'orto (may be another brand, but must be original equipment from the manufacture).



L) Stock: Original equipment and design as supplied from the manufacture.





(2) Rider Eligibility:



A) Riders must be at least 5 years old. All entrants in OMRRA events must hold a current competition license from a recognized motorcycle or pocketbike road racing body. An OMRRA pocketbike only license may be obtained in advance or when entering an event, by application for membership through officials in charge, who shall issue an official receipt and remit fees to the OMRRA treasurer.



● Riders must have a current big bike competition license and/or a pocketbike only competition license.



●Oregon residents (and Clark County, WA) must have an OMRRA membership card in addition to a competition license.



B) First time novice pocketbike racers will need to attend a novice pocketbike class before being issued a race license. The new rider will be issued a “novice” pocketbike only license. During the novice period, while practicing or competing on the track, the rider will be observed by race officials for safe control and operation of his/her pocketbike. If a race official deems a novice rider to be unsafe to themselves or other riders, the official can black flag that rider and suspend them from competing in the remainder of the day’s events. To graduate from a novice class and obtain an “expert” pocketbike only license, novice riders will have to complete 4 successful races and be able to run an average lap time of 115% of the regular class that they will graduate into. (still working the details of the class and % of lap time required)



C) Riders must have personal medical insurance coverage before being permitted to compete in an event. All riders must carry, in the left inside pocket of their racing suit, a completed copy of the OMRRA medical form. No rider under the age of 18 may compete without the written consent of a parent or guardian.



D) No rider may practice or compete without properly registering. The individual rider who plans to compete must complete and sign all the necessary forms required by OMRRA.



E) Prior to the commencement of racing, all riders in an OMRRA event must attend the MANDITORY riders meeting.



F) Radio communications either one way or two way with the rider and crew members are prohibited.



G) For Junior class riders that their birthday will fall between March and October, July 31st is the cut off date to determine what class they will start and finish the season in. (For example, if a 7 year old is going to turn 8 years old on June 19th they would start the season in Junior Supersport and stay in that class the entire season because their birthday is before July 31st. If the 7 year olds’ birthday is on August 6th they would start the season in Junior Supersport Limited and stay in that class all season.)



H) All riders must have a competition number assigned to them by OMRRA.



●Senior pocketbike numbers will start at 1P and end at 999P. Numbers 1P to 5P are reserved for last years top five (5) overall finisher to use for the current year if they choose. Their regular number will be reserved for one (1) year.



●Junior pocketbike numbers will start at 1X and end at 999X. Numbers 1X to 5X are reserved for last years top five (5) overall finisher to use for the current year if they choose. Their regular number will be reserved for one (1) year.



● The “P or X” in the number is for registration use only and is not to be used on the machine or on the helmet. (Refer to 3-E and 4-D for number use and placement)





(3) Rider Gear:



A) All riders must have appropriate safety equipment that has passed tech inspection and received an inspection sticker.



B) Spine protectors are required for all racers ages 13 and up.



C) Motocross chest protectors are required for all Junior racers ages 5-12.



D) All Senior riders must wear OMRRA approved riding equipment, consisting of leather gloves, leather jacket, leather pants (all suits must be one-piece garments for racing. Separate jackets and pants are acceptable only if they zip together to make one piece of clothing), leather boots of a minimum height of eight (8) inches from the top of the sole, and overlapping the pants. Boots with metal toe sliders are not allowed. Bare skin or undergarments must not show. All helmets must be FULL FACE style, *** (Department of Transportation) BSI Blue Label or SNELL 95 or later approved, and also approved by the technical inspector.



● Minimoto shoes and suits are allowed in all pocketbike classes.



● Junior riders ages 5-12 may wear a *** FULL FACE youth sized street helmet, or a *** and SNELL 95 or later approved motocross full-face helmet with goggles. Motocross gloves with leather palms, motocross pants, and motocross jerseys with a heavy jacket or sweatshirt worn underneath. If motocross gear is used the rider must also wear plastic elbow and knee pads. High top shoes that cover the ankles are allowed.



●Riders in the Junior or Senior Cag class may wear blue jeans in good condition with no holes or rips, a heavy jacket good condition with no holes or rips, plastic elbow and knee pads, and high top shoes that cover the ankles.



E) Racing numbers must be a minimum height of 4 inches and clearly displayed on both sides of the rider’s helmet. The numbers must be of contrasting colors to the helmet. Helmet numbers and the front number plate on the machine will be used for the official scoring of events. (Refer to 4-D for machine numbers)





(4) General Machine Classification:



A) Only “Mini” or “Midi” moto race machines that conform to general pocketbike standards are allowed. Capacity limit is 40cc for all classes except for 50cc in the Senior GP Open and Cag classes.



B) All pocketbikes must be safety teched prior to practice or racing. Pocketbikes must have a tech sticker placed on the front fairing.



C) All machines must have either a full or semi (half) fairing fitted.



D) A front number plate is required on all machines. The front number plate must have a white background with black numbers. Front numbers must be at least 3.5” tall. Side number plates are optional, but if used must match the front number. Side numbers (preferably black or white) must be of contrasting colors to the background. (Refer to 3-E for official number scoring)



E) All frames, wheels, and swing arms must be free of cracks and kinks. All welds
must be sound.



F) Only pavement or road racing tires may be used. Excessively worn or unsafe
tires are not allowed.



G) Pocketbikes must have functional front and rear mechanical brakes.



H) All pocketbikes must be equipped with an engine kill switch on the handlebars clearly marked in red and accessible without removing hand from the handlebars.



I) All liquid cooled engines must use a non-lubricating coolant (water wetter or like
products).



J) All machines must have exhaust baffles fitted and working. Pocketbikes must conform to the maximum noise level that OMRRA has established of 103 dBA.



K) Race spark plugs and the use of different thickness base gaskets to set the squish are allowed in all classes. Ignition & timing may not be altered except in the Senior GP Open class.



L) All pocketbikes must be fitted with production components. This is defined as components available for purchase by the general public.



M) The use of single sided swing arms, suspension of any kind, hydraulic braking systems and other like items are strictly prohibited.



N) The following items are not allowed on any pocketbike: wheelie bars, battery, mirrors, turn signals, tail light, head light, kickstand, tool kit, radio communications.



O) Data acquisition devices are allowed on all bikes (i.e. tachometer, engine temperature sensor, lap timer).



P) Tires are to be a maximum of 6.5” inner diameter (rim size).





(5) Racing Classes:



A) Junior Production: Ages 5-12



All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, single reed, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed.



B) Junior GP: Ages 5-12



All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed.



C) Junior GP Open: Ages 10-12



All pocketbikes must be a manufacture production specification. Engines are limited to a stock air or water cooled 40cc with 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, or exhaust are allowed.



D) Junior Cag: Ages 5-12



All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 49cc engine with a 3-port cylinder, single reed, and a 12mm single stage carburetor. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed. All pocketbikes must be a Blata replica with 6.5” wheels and made in China to be eligible.



E) Junior Novice: Ages 5-12



All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed. (refer to B-3 for novice rider eligibility)



F) Senior Production: Ages 13 and up



All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed.



G) Senior Super Production: Ages 13 and up



All pocketbikes must be a manufacture production specification. Engines are limited to a stock air or water cooled 40cc with 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, or exhaust are allowed.



H) Senior GP Open: Ages 16 and up



All pocketbike chassis must be a manufacture production specification. Pocketbike engines may be modified, but limited to 50cc and a 21mm carburetor.



I) Senior Cag: Ages 13 and up



All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 49cc engine with a 3-port cylinder, single reed, and a 12mm single stage carburetor. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed. All pocketbikes must be a Blata replica with 6.5” wheels and made in China to be eligible.



J) Senior Novice: Ages 13 and up



All pocketbikes must be a manufacture production specification. Engines are limited to a stock air or water cooled 40cc with 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, or exhaust are allowed. (refer to B-3 for novice rider eligibility)





(6) Racing Structure:



A) There must be a minimum of 3 entries to constitute a class.



B) All current OMRRA flagging procedures will be followed.



C) At Portland International Raceway (PIR), riders will take 2 warm up laps around the track before re-staging at the start/finish line grid to await the starting flag. Riders will stage in a 3 wide staggered grid formation. Primary heat groups shall contain a maximum of 6 riders. If there are more than 6 riders, the amount of riders will be divided as equally as possible between the number of run groups required. The top finishers from each group meet in elimination racing to determine final ranking, with a maximum of 6 riders total (2 run group winners). If the number of participants exceeds 2 run groups, elimination’s will continue with groups always being divided as equally as possible, never to exceed 6 riders simultaneously in elimination’s, until a final race determines the top 3 podium for the day. The number of laps will be determined by the race director at the beginning of the day.



D) At McMinnville, riders will take 1 warm up lap around the track before re-staging at the start/finish line grid to await the starting flag. The number of riders on the track at any one time, grid formation pattern, and number of laps will be determined by the race director at the beginning of the day. Entry for McMinnville is pre-registration only.



E) (paramedic section)



F) There will be an overall championship in the Junior classes and an overall championship in the Adult classes. The top five (5) overall finisher in both the Junior and Adult classes will receive overall championship trophies at the year end awards banquet.



G) Pocketbikes will use the standard OMRRA points system found in section “M” of the OMRRA rule book. (pending general rules vote)






Dave

Pretty good Dave! However, I have a concern regarding the following...

"Riders in the Junior or Senior Cag class may wear blue jeans in good condition with no holes or rips, a heavy jacket good condition with no holes or rips, plastic elbow and knee pads, and high top shoes that cover the ankles."

My issue is with the kids section of the paragraph. I have no issues with an adult choosing to race without proper riding gear, however, a childs safety should not be jeopardized in any way what so ever. Again, this is just my $.02, but I say change the kid section back to proper riding gear. They may not reach the speeds that Mario and some of the other fast kids reach, but crashing still hurts, especially if you don't have the proper gear.

Cheers,


Mario

Also, does anyone have info on the 4 stroke pocketbikes yet? Specs, technical info, hp ratings?


Dave

I thought Ben had some stuff on that, or at least I thought he mentioned something about having a prototype or an actual bike that was on the way at the last rules meeting, he might be able to provide some insight.

I agree we need to have the down and out or in some cases not so down and out stuff prepared as well, I know Tony had some input regarding that as well as some information about the protests (I think from SEPRA's rules?).

I think we need to do the 19mm restrictors similar to what Ted has written up for the Stockton crew.

I know that it seems a bit much to see kids out there in just jeans on the cags, however when we were in CA racing, there were two little guys out there on cags in jeans and jackets with pads, chest protectors, helmets and gloves. They were moving at a very slow pace and as much as I would have liked to see them in a full piece suite, I just don't think they would have been out there at all had there parents had to spend even more money. I think this is a great way for us to get some people out of parking lots or side streets and onto the track with as little as out of pocket expense and still make/keep it safe. I know that Mario's post only takes into consideration the kids best interest, but I saw it work out ok in Stockton.

Just my .02.

Kimberlie

Quote:

Originally Posted by NW Pocketbike And there still needs to be the stuff for the race organization added (ie down and out rule, protests, and other stuff).

I took your class structure and put them into the proposal we have been working on for the last 3 months. I didnt realize that just because we lost a race director we had to forget/ignore what we had been already learned and once. Much of the "other stuff" that is in here, such as the PB specific flagging rules included is there at the request of some of the OMRRA board members. Use all part, or none of this... I dont care.

1) Definitions:
Manufacturer: The original equipment manufacturer of the machines. Not the distributor of the machine or constructor of a “one-off”.

Minimoto shoes: Shoes specifically designed for pocketbike racing that cover the top of the ankles, consisting of plastic ankle protection and plastic toe sliders.

Minimoto suit: One-piece suits specifically designed for pocketbike racing, with hard armor in the shoulders, elbows, and knees and usually of “Cordura” and leather construction.

Rider: Any person who has signed the required entry forms, or is the minor child of someone who has signed for them, and competes in a meet.

Stock:Original equipment and design as supplied from the manufacture.

Race Director: Have request OMRRA Board provide the definition and who/how assigned/elected.

OMRRA Pocketbike Representative: Have requested OMRRA Board provide definition.

(2) Rider Eligibility:

A) Riders must be at least 5 years old. All entrants in OMRRA events must hold a current competition license from a recognized motorcycle or pocketbike road racing body. An OMRRA pocketbike only license may be obtained in advance or when entering an event, by application for membership through officials in charge, who shall issue an official receipt and remit fees to the OMRRA treasurer.

*Riders must have a current big bike competition license and/or a pocketbike only competition license.

* Oregon residents (and Clark County, WA) must have an OMRRA membership card in addition to a competition license.

B) First time pocketbike racers will need to pass a 30 question multiply choice written test by a percentage of 75 or higher and complete a riding test before they will be allowed on the track. The new rider will be issued a “novice” pocketbike only license. During the novice period, while competing on the track, the rider will be observed by race officials for safe control and operation of his/her pocketbike. If a race official deems a novice rider to be unsafe to themselves or other riders, the official can black flag that rider and suspend them from competing in the remainder of the day’s events. The suspended novice rider will need to complete the first time riding test again before being allowed to compete in the next event. Parents of youth riders are required to assist their children with questions 21-30 of the test.

C) Riders must present proof of medical insurance coverage before being permitted to compete in an event. All riders must carry, in the left inside pocket of their racing suit, a completed copy of the OMRRA medical form. No rider under the age of 18 may compete without the written consent of a parent or guardian.

D) No rider may practice or compete without properly registering. The individual rider who plans to compete must complete and sign all the necessary forms required by OMRRA.

E) Prior to the commencement of racing, all riders in an OMRRA event must attend the MANDITORY riders meeting.

F) Radio communication with the rider, either one-way or two-way, is prohibited.

G) All riders must have a competition number assigned to them by OMRRA. The pocketbike numbers will start at 1P and end at 999P. Numbers 1P to 5P are reserved for last years top five (5) overall finisher to use for the current year if they so choose. Their regular number will be reserved for one (1) year.

* The “P” in the number is for registration use only and is not to be used on the machine or on the helmet. (Refer to 3-G and 4-C for number use and placement)

(3) Rider Gear:

A) All riders must have appropriate safety equipment that has passed tech inspection and received an inspection sticker.

B) All riders must wear OMRRA approved full face or motocross style helmets with eye protection (*** BSI Blue Label or SNELL 95 or later approved), leather gloves or motocross gloves with leather palms, kneesliders, elbow pads and minimoto shoes OR leather or faux leather shoes covering the ankle. Boots with metal toe sliders are not allowed. Bare skin must not be showing.

C) All Senior Cag riders must wear OMRRA approved riding equipment consisting of a Hard-shell spine protector, minimoto suit/racing leathers OR leather/textile motorcycle jacket (minimum 500 denier) and jeans in good repair and condition (i.e. no torn material or holes).

D) All Senior Novice, Senior Production, Senior Super Production, and Senior GP Open riders must wear OMRRA approved riding equipment consisting of a Hard-shell spine protector, minimoto suit or racing leathers in good repair and condition (i.e. no torn material or holes). If leathers are two pieces they must zip together at top of pant/bottom of jacket.

E) All Junior Cag riders must wear OMRRA approved riding equipment consisting of motocross chest protector or Hard-shell spine protector, minimoto suit OR motocross pants/jerseys with heavy jacket or sweatshirt worn underneath. Equipment must be in good repair and condition (i.e. no torn material or holes).

F) All Junior Production, Junior GP and Junior GP Open must wear OMRRA approved riding equipment consisting of motocross chest protector or Hard-shell spine protector, minimoto suit or racing leathers in good repair and condition (i.e. no torn material or holes). If leathers are two pieces they must zip together at top of pant/bottom of jacket.

G) Helmets must have racing numbers clearly displayed on both sides. The numbers must be of contrasting colors to the helmet and must be a minimum height of 4 inches. Helmet numbers and the front number plate on the machine will be used for the official scoring of events. (Refer to 4-C for machine numbers)

(4) General Machine Classification:

A) Only “Mini” or “Midi” moto race machines that conform to FMI general classifica­tion are allowed. Capacity limit is 40cc for all classes except Junior GP and Open GP as noted in class descriptions. Other machinery types shall be considered as per 5-C.

B) All pocketbikes must be safety teched prior to practice or racing. Pocketbikes must have a tech sticker from that day placed on the front fairing.

C) A front number plate is required on all machines. The front number plate must have a white background with black numbers. Front numbers must be at least 3.5” tall. Side number plates are optional, but if used must match the front number. Side numbers (preferably black or white) must be of contrasting colors to the background. (Refer to 3-G for official number scoring)

D) All frames, wheels, and swing arms must be free of cracks and kinks. All welds must be sound. All parts must be secure. Loose or sharp objects, such as unprotected fairing holders, are prohibited.

E) Only pavement or road racing tires may be used. Excessively worn or unsafe tires are not allowed.

F) Pocketbikes must have functional front and rear brakes.

G) All pocketbikes must be equipped with an engine kill switch on the handlebars clearly marked in red.

H) All liquid cooled engines must use a non-lubricating coolant (water wetter or like products).

I) All machines must have exhaust baffles fitted and working. Pocketbikes must conform to the maximum noise level that OMRRA has established of 103 dBA.

J) Race spark plugs and the use of different thickness base gaskets to set the squish are allowed in all classes. Ignition & timing may not be altered except in Open GP class. Programmable ignitions are allowed only in Open GP class.

K) The following items are not allowed on any pocketbike: wheelie bars, battery, mirrors, kickstand, tool kit, radio communications. If bike has non-removable turn signals, tail lights or headlights they must be taped.

L) Data acquisition devices are allowed on all bikes (i.e. tachometer, engine temperature sensor, lap timer).

(5) Racing Classes:

A) Junior Production: Ages 5-12

All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, single reed, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed.

B) Junior GP: Ages 5-12

All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed.

C) Junior GP Open: Ages 10-12

All pocketbikes must be a manufacture production specification. Engines are limited to a stock air or water cooled 40cc with 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, or exhaust are allowed.

D) Junior Cag: Ages 5-12

All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 49cc engine with a 3-port cylinder, single reed, and a 12mm single stage carburetor. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed. All pocketbikes must be a Blata replica with 6.5” wheels and made in China to be eligible.

E) Junior Novice: Ages 5-12

All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed. (refer to B-3 for novice rider eligibility)

F) Senior Production: Ages 13 and up

All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 40cc stock engine with a 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. Stock Blata 3.4 hp engines are allowed to use a stage 1 kit. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed.

G) Senior Super Production: Ages 13 and up

All pocketbikes must be a manufacture production specification. Engines are limited to a stock air or water cooled 40cc with 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, or exhaust are allowed.

H) Senior GP Open: Ages 16 and up

All pocketbike chassis must be a manufacture production specification. Pocketbike engines may be modified, but limited to 50cc and a 21mm carburetor.

I) Senior Cag: Ages 13 and up

All pocketbikes must be manufacture production specification. Limited to a stock air cooled 49cc engine with a 3-port cylinder, single reed, and a 12mm single stage carburetor. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, exhaust, or wheels are allowed. All pocketbikes must be a Blata replica with 6.5” wheels and made in China to be eligible.

J) Senior Novice: Ages 13 and up

All pocketbikes must be a manufacture production specification. Engines are limited to a stock air or water cooled 40cc with 3-port cylinder, single or dual reeds, and a 14mm single stage carburetor. The use of any production exhaust is allowed. No modifications to the frame, bodywork, engine, reed block, carburetor, or exhaust are allowed. (refer to B-3 for novice rider eligibility)

K) Additional Classes

Because of the rapidly changing “cloned” machinery and new four stroke engines becoming available in this new sport, the Race Director may create temporary classes for those type bikes that, because of speed differences or other track-safety issues, do not fit in the existing class structure. Additionally, the race director and referee shall jointly determine class eligibility of new machinery (2 or 4 stroke) as it becomes available. Eligibility to be determined by claimed compatibility, horsepower comparisons as available and observed performance. All OMRRA pocketbike machine rules and safety requirements will apply.

Three or more entrants must present themselves in paper and then in person for a new race class to be considered. An exhibition race of four laps will be planned and a vote amongst OMRRA officials will be taken as to whether or not to make this new class permanent. It is the sole discretion of OMRRA officials whether or not to add new classes to the lineup and it is the sole discretion of OMRRA to write rules for new classes. Scoring for these new classes will start from the first official race for the new class. Normal scoring and points shall be awarded for new classes, however trophies may not be available due to lack of advance knowledge.



(6) Racing Structure:

A) There must be a minimum of 3 riders to constitute a class.

B) The number of entries will be determined by the number of racers that were on the start grid for the first heat race of that days racing.

C) At Portland International Raceway (PIR), riders will take 2 warm up laps around the track before re-staging at the start/finish line grid to await the starting flag. Riders will stage in a 3 wide staggered grid formation. Primary heat groups shall contain a maximum of 6 riders. If there are more than 6 riders, the amount of riders will be divided as equally as possible between the number of run groups required. The top finishers from each group meet in elimination racing to determine final ranking, with a maximum of 6 riders total (2 run group winners). If the number of participants exceeds 2 run groups, elimination’s will continue with groups always being divided as equally as possible, never to exceed 6 riders simultaneously in elimination’s, until a final race determines the top 3 podium for the day. The race director will determine the number of laps at the beginning of the day.

D) At McMinnville, riders will take 1 warm up lap around the track before re-staging at the start/finish line grid to await the starting flag. The number of riders on the track at any one time, grid formation pattern, and number of laps will be determined by the race director at the beginning of the day. All Junior classes except Junior GP will be run together at the same time and will be separated by wave starts. All Senior classes except Open GP will be run together at the same time and will be separated by wave starts. Entry for McMinnville is pre-registration only. OMRRA rules will take precedent over any other ruling body at all off-site events.

E) At Pat’s Acres, riders will take 1 warm up lap around the track before re-staging at the start/finish line grid to await the starting flag. The number of riders on the track at any one time, grid formation pattern, and number of laps will be determined by the race director at the beginning of the day. All racers are required to have a Pat’s Acres race license in addition to a pocketbike race license to be on the track. The annual cost for this license is $12. Entry for Pat’s Acres is pre-registration only. OMRRA rules will take precedent over any other ruling body at all off-site events.

F) The standard OMRRA points system found in section “M” of the OMRRA rule book (pending general rules vote) will be used.

G) In the Junior Classes a rider’s bike may be re-started by corner workers or the starting flagger, so long as it does not distract from their primary duties. A stationary yellow flag must be displayed and the bike removed from the race track before the bike is re-started. The corner worker will signal to the rider when it is safe to re-enter the race track. Pit crew may enter the track to assist a racer only after permission is given by the race director or starter.

H) All riders are considered crashed and not allowed to reenter the race if his/her head hits the ground. If a racer “crashed” and re-enters the race the Race Director has the right to black flag the racer for the remainder of the race.

I) In any situation involving a dispute or protest, the Pocketbike Race Director shall act as referee as identified in Section L. The referee will submit the written protest, along with any fees from the protesting party, to the OMRRA Pocketbike Representative for appropriate action, including but not limited to, submittal to the OMRRA executive board.



(7) PROTESTS:



Race-day protests shall be in written form and handed to the race director or referee no later than 30-minutes after racing has concluded. Protestor(s) must be a competitor and from the same class as the protested. At no time shall a racer, team member, pit crew or family member address the Race Director/Pocketbike Rep concerning a racing dispute unless the Race Director/Pocketbike Rep asks you to do so. Engaging the Race Director/Pocketbike Rep about protest matters could be grounds for disqualification.



A. OMRRA has the right to inspect any bike, for ANY reason, with no cost incurred to OMRRA.



B. Only OMRRA license holders who are competing in the day’s events and who are involved in the class of the protested can make protests.



C. The written protest must contain the name of the racer and number of bike being protested, the name of the protester and the exact OMRRA rule that is in question of being violated.



D. If any of the aforementioned procedures are not followed exactly, the protest will be deemed invalid and dismissed.



E. If there is a single protester, he/she is required to pay a fee of $150.00 in cash before the bike in question will be impounded and inspected.



F. If 3 (three) or more racers sign a written protest, there is no protest fee imposed. None of the three racers filing the protest can be on the same team.



G. At least 2 (two) OMRRA officials, who cannot be involved or related with the dispute, will preside over the inspection. The accused racer is always responsible to reassemble the engine weather or not the protest is valid or invalid. The only individuals allowed to be present at the inspection besides the inspectors are:

One representative from the protester’s crew

One representative from the accused racer’s crew



H. If the protest is VALID:

The protester will be reimbursed the total protest fee.

The racer in violation will be fined $150.00, disqualified from all races that he/she entered on that particular day, and suspended until the fine is paid in cash to OMRRA.



I. If the protest is INVALID:

The protestor forfeits the total protest fee.

The accused racer receives the full protest fee.



(8) FLAGGING RULES



A. Each Turn Captain shall have one (1) or two (2) assistants if deemed necessary by the race director. All Turn Captains and their assistants shall be briefed by the race director or by his or her delegate(s) before the first practice begins. The race director will also brief the ambulance crew(s) in regards to procedure. The race director shall be in contact with the tower whenever the track is hot.



B. All Corner Stations must have a yellow and a red flag.



C.The following flag or light signals shall be used at all OMRRA competition events, no matter which venue they are held in.

GREEN............................................. ...................... Start/course is clear

CROSSED FLAGS (furled green & white) .......... Half way

WHITE .................................................. ................ One lap to go

CHECKERED .................................................. ..... End of race

RED .................................................. ..................... Race stopped, slowly return to grid

BLACK - POINTING ........................................... Report to pre-grid at the end of this lap

WHITE/RED CROSS ........................................... Ambulance on course

YELLOW/RED STRIPES .................................... Oil, water, or debris on the track

YELLOW/RED STRIPES IN TRIANGLE………Hazardous condition, get off race line, stop at next turn station

YELLOW (stationary) .......................................... Caution/danger ahead, pass with caution

YELLOW (waving) ...............................................Imm ediate danger ahead, No Passing



D. In cases where the black flag is displayed, a rider must report to pre-grid. Failure to do so will mean disqualification from the event and the possibility of suspension. The rider may be allowed to re-enter the race at the discretion of the referee or chief starter. For example: If the black flag is displayed for a mechanical infraction or malfunction, then the rider may repair the machine and re-enter the race. When the black flag involves dangerous riding, the rider may or may not be allowed to re-enter at the discretion of the referee or race director.



E. When the stationary yellow flag is displayed, it is a warning signal only. Riders must proceed with caution.



F. When the yellow flag is waving, it is a warning that immediate danger lies ahead. A waving yellow flag zone begins 25 feet prior to the waving yellow flag and ends immediately past the incident. Riders should proceed with caution and shall not pass within this zone. (A waving yellow flag is defined as waving or away from the turn worker’s body. A stationary yellow flag is held against the turn worker’s body.) Any rider who violates the above shall be disqualified at the discretion of the referee.



G. When the yellow/red striped flag is pointed in a triangle fashion at a rider, that is a signal that he/she has a hazardous condition. The rider will then immediately get off the race line and stop at the next available turn station.



(8) OTHER APPLICABLE RULES



The following additional OMRRA rules also apply (with exceptions as noted) and will be followed at all OMRRA Pocketbike events:



Section D: License, Entries & Racing Numbers (not including D-4, see appendix D, section 2.A.)

Section E: General Inspection (not including parts of E-3, fairing removal and Novice rider “X”)

Section F: Machinery and Numbers (not including F-8, F-19, F-24, F-25)

Section G: Noise Control

Section H: Gas/Fuel

Section I: Race Organization (not including I-14)

Section K: Conduct (not including K-5 (see appendix D, section 6.G), and K-14 (see appendix D, section 6.H)