DMCC FAQ
What you need to race:
· Motorcycling Australia Licence
· DMCC Membership
· Ambulance Insurance
· Entry Form, fees and Supplementary Regulation forms
· Scrutineered bike and gear
Read on for details on all of the above.
Motorcycling Australia Licence
All matters regarding MA National Licencing, including applications, costs, forms, Ridernet etc. are managed by Motorcycling Australia (MA) and Motorcycling Australia Northern Territory (MANT) who can be contacted as per their website at http://www.mant.org.au/. Information is summarised on this page for Club Members’ convenience.
All Darwin Motorcycle Club (DMCC) events are governed by MANT who issue a permit to the club. In order to participate in any MANT or MA permitted event, you are required to be the holder of a current MA National Licence.
There are different MA licence types; DMCC events require riders to have an MA National Licence or an MA One Meeting Licence.
All MA National Licence applications are done online using the MA system Ridernet at https://osm-ma.omnisportsmanagement.com/Memberships/(S(smszvkajxcviisjsssjeud01))/OSMMbr_RespLogin.aspx.
You need to meet certain criteria to obtain an MA licence – all conducted and managed through Ridernet online:
· Club membership in the NT – you must be a member of a club to get an MA licence.
· Proof of age (scanned copy of drivers licence etc.)
· Ambulance insurance (policy number must be provided to MA)
· First Time Licence Test (first time applicants only)
If you are a Senior (16 years +) and applying for an MA National Licence for the first time, you are required to complete the First Time Licence Test. This is a 25 question, multiple choice theory test and downloaded from the MANT website http://www.mant.org.au/Riders/Getting-Started
A National Licence application is completed online using Ridernet and is valid for 12 months from the date of application.
A One Meeting Licence is purchased from the Club on the day at the meeting.
If you are a Junior (less than 16 years of age) and wish to obtain a One Meeting Licence, you must have completed a training course and received signoff within the last 12 months on the size bike you are racing.
Racing Numbers
Racing Numbers are nominated by the rider when applying for an MA National Licence and are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Your racing number will only apply to other NT Enduro events.
If purchasing a One Meeting Licence DMCC officials can recommend which racing numbers are available on the day.
Racing numbers should be displayed as per MA’s General Competition Rules (GCR’s), found at http://www.mant.org.au/Riders/rules
www.mant.org.au
www.ma.org.au
DMCC Membership
DMCC membership is required to race in any DMCC event. Memberships are valid between January and December each year. Membership categories include:
· Single
· Family
· Social (non racers only)
· One Event only*
*This does not give riders entitlements of Club membership including, but not limited to, points towards Perpetual Trophies, including Club Championship, Mr MotoX etc.
DMCC Memberships are available to purchase on the day of the meeting or by submitting an application form at any time.
Details of memberships, including download of application form at our website here: http://www.darwinmotorcycleclub.org/the-club/membership/
Supplementary Regulations, Entry form and Fees
Supplementary Regulations
The overarching rules under which DMCC events are held are defined by MA GCR’s in the Manual of Motorsport found at http://www.mant.org.au/Riders/rules. Specific details for each DMCC event are determined by the Club and written in the Supplementary Regulations (Supp Regs) for that event. Details include, but are not limited to fees, date, location, racing classes, points and awards, race format and specific rules and other details such as code of conduct and safety considerations.
Supp regs formally communicate all the information required to race that event. They are published a few weeks prior to the meeting and are available on our website and facebook pages.
The Supp regs also include an entry form.
Entry Forms
Entry forms for each event are published with the Supp Reg forms and are available on our website and facebook pages. This provides riders all of the required information in one package. If there a series of meetings for an event, such as Thumpers and Pony Express, only one entry form is required, as long as team (Pony Express) doesn’t change.
Event Fees
Each event’s fees and payment details are detailed in the Supp Regs and on the Entry Form.
If paying on the day correct value cash is preferred given most racing takes place in the bush. EFTPOS may be available but will be dependent on access to phone service.
Entry forms, meeting fees and Supp Reg forms can be completed and submitted prior to the event. Simply download from our webpage or facebook pages and follow the instructions. The Club also provides Supp Reg forms, Entry forms and accepts payment on the day of the meeting.
Where a series is held consisting of a multiple meetings, one Entry Form and one Supp Regs Form are required and fees are usually paid per meeting.
http://www.darwinmotorcycleclub.org/events/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/darwinmotorcycleclub/
Scrutineered bike and gear
Bikes and safety equipment are required to be scrutineered prior to a meeting to meet safety and operational standards. Scrutineering usually happens on the day of the meeting or it may be held the day prior (as a promotional event).
The below is a summary from the GCR’s to give riders an indication of what to expect on race day:
· Throttle return
· Handlebar end plugs
· Brake and clutch levers to be ball ended and effective
· Fluid leaks
· Engine mount bolts
· Muffler secure
· Foot peg condition and spring back
· Wheel, frame and swing arm bearing play free
· Wheel condition including axel, nuts and spokes
· Chain adjustment
· Sharp edges and any damage
· Correct numbers and number plate size
· Protective clothing (boot soles, no holes, long sleeves and pants must be worn)
· Helmet (Australian Standard sticker)
The above points take into consideration GCR’s, Australian Standards and DMCC specific requirements (e.g. lights for night racing). They are subject to change and it is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they meet the requirements of each event. See the Supp Regs for each meeting and GCR’s for further information.
Tracks and Race Format
The Club endeavours to make its events accessible to anyone. As part of this, all tracks are accessible by 2wd car unless otherwise stated.
Tracks are off road courses and take advantage of the varying natural terrain around Darwin and surrounding areas. Courses vary in terrain, distance and racing format and this is information is published prior to all events in the Supplementary Regulations.
Check out the Club’s Events page for upcoming racing.
Classes
The Club caters for riders of all abilities, given some basic experience on a dirt bike. For motocross and some enduro events this generally this means A, B and C grade classes, while in other enduros such as Pony Express and 6 hour, there are expert and clubman classes for both Pony Express teams and Ironman categories. Currently, the Club only offers senior classes (16 +) for enduro racing.
Thumpers Series racing includes various classes for ages (including juniors), bikes and abilities.
Further details are information is published prior to the event in the Supplementary Regulations for that event, or available on the day.
Amenities, Food and Drink
For enduro races the Club provides basic toilet amenities for riders and their families. Riders and crew should always be self-sufficient in all other areas.
Where amenities are provided this will be advertised to riders prior to the event.
Links
www.mant.org.au
www.ma.org.au
http://www.darwinmotorcycleclub.org/the-club/membership/
http://www.darwinmotorcycleclub.org/
http://www.darwinmotorcycleclub.org/events/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/darwinmotorcycleclub/