THE MRF NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
A ROUND OF THE FMSCI NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
Approved by
(National Sports Federation Recognized by the Government of India and National Motorcycle Federation of FIM)
STANDARD SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
Dates & Venues
Round / Date / Track1 / 29th APRIL 2012 / PUNE
2 / 6th May 2012 / AHMEDABAD
3 / 18TH NOVEMBER 2012 / JAIPUR
4 / 24TH NOVEMBER 2012 / CHANDIGARH
5 / TBA / COCHIN
This event is being held under the International Sporting Code of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the National Competition Rules of the FMSCI (NCR), and it’s Appendices and these Supplementary Regulations.
EVENT / MRF NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 ROUND # 1– PUNEA ROUND OF THE FMSCI NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012ARTICLE 1
/PROGRAMME
/DAY / DATE
/TIME
Opening of Entries / Thursday 29th March 2012 / 1000 HrsClosing of Standard Entries / Thursday 26th April 2012 / 1700 Hrs
Closing of Late Entries / Friday 27th April 2012 / 1700 Hrs
Pre-Event Scrutiny / Friday 27th April 2012
Saturday 28th April 2012 / 1000 - 1700 Hrs
1000 – 1300 Hrs
Rider's Briefing / Saturday 28th April 2012 / 1500 Hrs
Official Practice / Saturday 28th April 2012 / 1530 Hrs
Qualifying / Saturday 28th April 2012 / 1700 Hrs
Start of the Race / Sunday 29th April 2012 / 1430 Hrs
Declaration of Provisional Results / Sunday 29th April 2012 / 1830 Hrs
Declaration of Official Results / Sunday 29th April 2012 / 1900 Hrs
Prize Distribution / Sunday 29th April 2012 / 1900 Hrs
ARTICLE 2
/ GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS.2.1 / MRF NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
ROUND #1- A ROUND OF THE FMSCI NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
2.2 / FMSCI PERMIT No: 84/2012 (National Championship)
FMSCI Permit No: 85/2012 (Local Class – Open)
The organizers specify English to be the authentic language of these regulations.
2.3 / STATUS: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2.4 / This event is the MRF NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012ROUND # 1- A ROUND OF THE FMSCI NATIONAL SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2012& will be inscribed on the calendar of the FMSCI.
2.5 / Interpretation of these Regulations and any decisions regarding force majeure shall rest with the Stewards of the meet whose decision shall be final and binding subject only to the right of appeal.
ARTICLE 3
/GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 / Event Headquarters:Amanora Township, Hadapsar-Kharadi Bypass, Pune3.2 / Venue of the Event: Amanora Township, Hadapsar-Kharadi Bypass, Pune
3.3 / Official Notice Board:Amanora Township, Hadapsar-Kharadi Bypass, Pune
ARTICLE 4All correspondence should be addressed to: SPORTSTREK,
Near Hundekai Garage, Swargate, Pune 411 037. Tel.: (020) 2426 3583
4.1ORGANISATION
Organizer: SPORTSTREK
4.2OFFICIALS OF THE MEET
Clerk of the Course : SHYAM KOTHARI
Secretary of the Meet: PRATAP BHAGWAT
Competitors Relations Officer: VINAY SHET
Chief Starter: SANJAY CHOWDHARY
Chief Track In charge:RAJA APTE
Chief Security (Paddock) Marshal:KETAN NANGARE
Chief Pre - Race Bay Marshal: RANJI POTHAN
Chief Lap Recorder: KUMAR JAIN
Finish Line Coordinator: NIRAJ VAIDYA
Result Computation: KUMAR JAIN
Press & Media Relations: VINAY SHET
Chief Safety Officer: RAJ GANGOTE
Catering In-charge: THOUSAND OAKS
Commentator: RAHUL KSHIRSAGAR
4.3STEWARDS
Chief Steward : SHREEKANT APTE
Addl. Steward : PRAFUL SANCHETI
Club Steward: MOHAN NAGARAJAN
Chief Scrutineer: GAJANAN TIWAREKAR
Dy. Scrutineer: TBA
ARTICLE 5DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS:
FMSCI : The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India
MRF : Madras Rubber Factory
FIM: Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme
NCR : National Competition Rules of the FMSCI
CIB: Competitors Information Bulletin
5.1COMPETITOR
Any person of legal entity accepted for participation in this event. This definition includes both the ENTRANT and the RIDER.
5.2ENTRANT
Entrant is a person or legal entity in whose name the entry has been given. Where the Entrant is different from the Rider, they/he must be in possession of a valid Entrant's License issued by the FMSCI. However if the rider is also the Entrant, it is not necessary for him to obtain a separate "ENTRANTS LICENCE"
5.3RIDER
A person accepted for this competition as the RIDER of a Two Wheeler and necessarily holding a current and the appropriate competition license issued by the FMSCI. However if the rider is also the Entrant it is not necessary for him to obtain a separate "ENTRANTS LICENSE”.
5.4NOVICE RIDER
Rider who has not stood overall 1st in more than 2 events in a National Supercross
Championship event. National Champions who have already won the Novice Class are not eligible to ride the Novice Class. FMSCI Supercross seeded riders are not eligible to take part in Novice Class.
5.5EXPERT RIDER
Rider who does not conform to the definition of a Novice Rider.
5.6COMPETITOR'S INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)
Any amendments/additional provisions announced, by dated / sequential bulletins issued by the Clerk of theCourse, his nominated officials or the organisers duly approved by the FMSCI / Stewards
5.7SUPERCROSS
A speed event over a natural or artificially prepared course consisting of a series of obstacles.
5.8MOTO
A race of set number of laps, which forms an integral part of a Supercross event.
5.9FORCE MAJEURE
Circumstances over which the organizers have no control.
5.10PARC FERME
A zone in which no repairs or intervention are allowed, except in cases expressly provided for in these regulations and any additions or amendments made thereto.
5.11NCR
To be read as "National Competition Rules of the FMSCI".
5.12MANUFACTURER'S ENTRY
Any entry will be considered a Manufacturer's entry if:
a. The entry is made by a vehicle/ancillary manufacturer their franchisee holder, accredited dealer, agent or sub-agent.
b. The entry is or becomes a member of a vehicle manufacturer’s team or an ancillary manufacturer’s team.
c.The entry is in a respect of a vehicle, which, in the opinion of the organizers, has been provided by the vehicle/ancillary manufacturer or any organization or individual acting as their agent.
COMMERCIAL ENTRY
a. The entry is sponsored by a commercial organization/s.
b. The competitor carries the publicity of his sponsor/s on his riding gear and/or his vehicle.
ARTICLE 6RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE ORGANIZERS
6.1ORGANISER'S OBLIGATIONS
The Organizers shall place at prominent places warning signs stating:
WARNING TO PUBLIC: MOTORSPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS. DESPITE THE ORGANIZERS TAKING ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS, UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN. YOU ARE WARNED THAT YOU ARE PRESENT AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, DO NOT APPROACH OR CROSS THE TRACK WHEN AN EVENT IS IN PROGRESS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO YOU BY THE OFFICIALS OR THE ORGANIZERS WITHOUT QUESTION.
6.2RIGHTS OF THE ORGANIZERS
6.2.1a. Issue amendments &/or additions to these Supplementary Regulations by Competitors Information Bulletins with the permission of the FMSCI till the start of the event and by the Stewards of the Meet during the event until the completion of the prize distribution.
6.2.2b. Delay the start of any moto and/or any and all subsequent races with the approval of the stewards.
6.2.3c. Decide to increase or reduce the number of laps specified for any race or moto Subject to the approval of the stewards.
6.2.4d. Distribute the awards based on the intermediate results, if through force majeure circumstances, the competition is stopped before its scheduled completion.
6.2.5e. Change the order in which the motos are run at the meet with the prior consent of the Stewards.
6.2.6f. Amalgamate existing classes should the type and size of entry appear to warrant such action provided that the intention to do such act is notified in writing to all competitors affected not later than the closing date for late entries.
6.2.7g. Forbid the participation of any Rider or Two Wheeler appearing, on examination to be ineligible for the competition, or a class therein to which the entry refers or on grounds of safety.
6.2.8h. Require a two-wheeler to be dismantled by the competitor in order to check its eligibility as and when directed.
6.2.9i. Exclude before, during or after the practice or competition, any rider considered as possibly unfit by reason of health, consumption of alcohol or drugs. Tests to ascertain the presence of alcohol or drugs may be carried out at any time before, during or after the practice or competition by a Medical Officer under the authority of the Stewards of the Meet.
6.2.10j. Appoint Judges of Fact.
6.2.11k. With the sanction of FMSCI, to refuse any entry after assigning proper reason.
6.2.12l. The organizers are not responsible for loss or damage to any property of the competitors or any persons connected with them, from the area under the jurisdiction of the organizers during this event.
6.2.13m. The organizers are not responsible for any injuries suffered by competitors and/or members of their pit crew at any time during the running of this event.
6.2.14n. The organizers may with the approval of the FMSCI / Stewards cancel or postpone the event, in case of unforeseen circumstances. i.e. under FORCE MAJEURE / SAFETY.
6.2.15o. The organizers may, with the approval of the Stewards, delete or change any part of the Supercross circuit (Track) or time requirements or reduce the number of laps should they deem it necessary or expedient or due to Force Majeure for safety reasons at any time during the event.
p. The organizers will, report any competitor if he and/or his pit crew is/are found misbehaving with officials, other competitors and/or the general public and any act of his/theirs in violation of the NCR of the FMSCI. The Stewards may exclude him from the event.
q. The Organisers will ensure that all relevant permissions are obtained from the competent authorities prior to the event, copies of which must be made available to the Stewards.
6.2.16AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS
Dated and numbered Competitors Information Bulletin will announce any amendments or additional provisions. These will constitute an integral part of and will have the same legal force as the Supplementary Regulations. These bulletins will be posted on the Official Notice Board/s at the Event Headquarters and/or at the venue of the event. As far as possible these bulletins will be brought to the notice of each competitor who must acknowledge receipt by signature. However, it is the responsibility of competitors to acquaint themselves with these bulletins as per Art. 67 of the Sporting code of the NCR
THE STEWARDS OF THE MEET ARE EMPOWERED TO TAKE DECISION ON ANY CASE NOT COVERED BY THESE PRESENT REGULATIONS OR AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS.
ARTICLE 7 TRACK INFORMATION:
This event will be run over a wide variety of natural or artificial terrain. For a natural terrain the minimum lap length will be 800 mtrs. For an artificial terrain (Stadium SX) the minimum lap length will be 400 mtrs.
Detailed information of the final track for each event will be released three days prior to the event unless it becomes impossible to do so due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizers.
ARTICLE 8TRACK RULES:
8.1The Rules laid down herewith apply to all entrants and all competitors & shall be strictly adhered to.
8.2Riders are only permitted with the motorcycle entered onto the track when called. No one is permitted to accompany the rider beyond the pre-race bay.
8.3Throughout the duration of the event, entrants and competitors and pit crewmembers must strictly adhere to the instructions of the Clerk of the Course, Track Marshals and Officials.
8.4Competitors may only proceed to the start line with the permission of the paddock marshal. Competitors returning to the pits must never cross the track or proceed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the course is running.
8.5Any rider or motorcycle accidentally falling down must clear the track immediately. Track officials are only authorized to assist in the clearing of the track.
8.6Any rider accidentally breaking the course and leaving the marked area of the track shall rejoin the course so as not to gain an advantage at the closest practical point where his motorcycle had left it. Any infringement of this rule may entail EXCLUSION.
8.7
SIGNALS
Competitors must obey all flag signals. Different types of signals and flag signals are mentioned elsewhere in these regulations.
ARTICLE 9 ELIGIBILITY
9.1ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS
9.1.1National Meetings - These meetings are controlled by the FMSCI and are open to riders holding a valid and appropriate license issued by the FMSCI. Since this is a round of the FMSCI National Supercross Championship2012, riders holding valid and appropriate FMSCI licenses are only allowed to participate.
9.1.2COMPETITION LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
For all classes in the Championship FMSCI Full Competition License for Motocross / Supercross @ Rs. 1100/- is the requirement
In case the Entrant is other than the rider named in the entry form, it is necessary that the Entrant obtain a current Entrant's License by the FMSCI. Where the entrant is a legal entry, the rider named in the entry form will be held responsible for all liabilities and obligations of the Entrant throughout the running of the event.
All Riders must be physically fit to compete and must be in possession of a valid medical certificate, certified by his family physician.
9.2AWARD OF POINTS
Points will be awarded for each MOTO of an event in accordance with the following scale. These points will be awarded separately for each class.
POSITION POINTS
1st / 202nd / 17
3rd / 15
4th / 13
5th / 11
6th / 10
7th / 09
8th / 08
9th / 07
10th / 06
11th / 05
12th / 04
13th / 03
14th / 02
15th / 01
16th - 24th places: No points will be given. However, they are eligible to be classified as Finishers as per the definition of a Finisher.
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
9.3.1Groups: All solo motorcycles manufactured / assembled in India, homologated with the FMSCI and conforming to Group A or Group B or Group C of the 2011FMSCI Technical Regulations for Two Wheeler Sport(Motocross / Supercross)
Class / Description / Group / Stroke / CC / Moto1 / Foreign Open / "A" / 2 / 4 / Upto250cc(2 Stroke)&500CC (4 Stroke) / 2
2 / Novice / “C” / 2 / 4 / Up to 260 cc / 1
3 / Indian Experts / "B" / 2 / 4 / Up to 260 cc / 2
4 / Locals / "B" / 2 / 4 / Up to 260 cc / 1
5 / Indian Experts / “C” / 2 / 4 / Up to 260 cc / 1
6 / Private Experts / "C" / 2 / 4 / Up to 260 cc / 1
7 / Private Foreign
Open / “A” / 2 / 4 / Up to 250cc (2 Stroke)& 500CC (4 Stroke) / 2
NOTE: The LOCAL CLASS (Non-Championship) consists of NOVICE RIDERS who are from the city / state in which the Supercross event is being held. The purpose of introducing this class is to encourage local riders in cities / states where the motorsport of SUPERCROSS is being newly introduced. Factory riders cannot participate in this class.
- A Minimum of six riders will form a class.
- Prizes will be given to first 5 if grid consists of a minimum of 10 riders.
- Less than 10 riders the first 3 prizes will be given.
ARTICLE 10ENTRIES
10.1.1Entries complying with these regulations for the event will be accepted as per the program.
10.1.2Entries may be made forthwith, but must be in the hands of the organizers not later than the date and time specified in the program.
10.1.3Entry forms which are incomplete, except as provided by these regulations, or which are not accompanied with the appropriate fees and documents may be rejected.
Where the entrant is legal entity, the ENTRANT named in the entry form will be held responsible for all liabilities and obligations of the RIDERS throughout the running of the event.
10.1.4No amendments may be made to the entry form. The Entrant and Rider submit and mind themselves to resort only the prescriptions of the NCR of the FMSCI, these regulations and amendments / additions thereto.
10.1.5An entry may be submitted by telegram/ fax / email provided it is received before the time mentioned in the programme for closure of entries and is accompanied by a confirmation letter and the entry fee. An entrant or competitor submitting an entry by telegram /fax/ email will not be permitted to compete, unless he has completed all formalities and signed the entry form, indemnity declaration and undertaking as required under these regulations and the entry fee is received before the closure of the date and time for receipt of Late entries.
10.1.6Any entry which contains false and / or incorrect statements will be deemed null and void and the entrant and rider may be deemed guilty of breach of these regulations and of the NCR and entry fee will be forfeited and the competitors excluded from the event.
10.1.7The organizers will advise the intending competitor not later than one day after closure of the date and time of late entries if his entry has not been accepted.
ARTICLES 11ENTRY FEES
FMSCI affiliated Club Members / Rs. 800 / per classFor other individual entries / Rs. 1000 / per class
Manufacturer's entry / Rs. 2000 / per class
Commercial entry / Rs. 2000 / per class
Competition License will be charged as follows:
a) Full License for MX / SX– Rs. 1100/- (For all Championship classes)
b) One event License for Group A/B/C:For Locals Rs. 200/- (Open status – Class 4)
11.1No restrictions towards maximum number of entries permitted per class. Late entry will be accepted upto the date and time specified in the program on an additional fee of 50% over the standard entry fee applicable for the entry.
11.2Payment of Entry fees must be paid in cash or demand draft in favor of SPORTSTREK payable at Pune. In case entry fee is remitted by demand draft, such demand draft must be in possession of the organizers before the time of pre-event scrutiny as stated in the program.
11.3Refund of entry fee: Entry fee or a part thereof will be refunded only in the following circumstances:
If an entry is not accepted / 100% (payable immediate)If the event is cancelled / 100% (payable within 24 hours)
If the event is postponed for a period exceeding 24 hours / 100% (payable within 24 hours)
ARTICLE 12START & STAY MONEY
Within 250 Kms (Does not apply to riders from the same area / state or to a Locals Class entry) / Rs. 1,500/-Above 250 Kms & within 500 Kms from the venue / Rs. 2,000/-
Above 500 Kms from the venue / Rs. 2,500/-
Intermediate Class Entries / Rs. 3,000/-
To be eligible for the start & stay money the rider has to complete at least 50% of the race laps.
12.1CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
Acquaintance with and submission to rules: Every person / body and group of persons shall, by and upon entering for competition.
a) Made themselves acquainted with and unconditionally accepted the provisions of the NCR, these Supplementary Regulations and any competitor's Information Bulletin's issued.
b) Submitted themselves without reserve to the consequences resulting from these and any subsequent alterations thereof; & renounced under pain of disqualification, the right to have recourse, without the written consent of the FMSCI, to any arbitrator or tribunal not provided for in the NCR. All competitors (Entrants / Riders) must also expressly agree and undertake not to agitate. Litigate or seek the direction of a court of law, except in the manner provided by the NCR, on any matter or question directly concerning or relating to this event, commencing to the submission of entries upto the conclusion of the event, declaration and distribution of prizes and taking into consideration any difference and / or shortcomings in the methods used for lap recording.