Scottish Auto Cycle Union - Motorcycle Sport Scotland: Road Trials Enduro Motocross Supermoto

Road Racing - How do I get Started?

•	Speak to riders in the class that you would like to compete in also speak to Officials who run Meetings.
•	Join a Club, either one that is close to you (who may have a social side) or one that runs Road Race Events.
•	Go and get an Eye Test. You will require this for your Licence.
•	Decide on the Class you want to compete in and make sure your bike complies.
•	Find out about compulsory Novice Training to attain your Novice Licence. This information is available from the SACU Office (phone number 01506 858354)
•	You must attend a Novice Training Day to complete Part 1 (written test) and Part 2 (on circuit training) and have your Licence signed by a Training Officer before you can enter an Event. DO NOT enter any Events until you have both signatures on the back of your Licence.
•	Prepare your budget for racing
•	Contact the Clubs you intend to race with to organise Entry Forms.
•	Make sure that Entry Forms are completed IN FULL and returned to the relevant Club with the correct fee - 14 days prior to the event.

SACU Road Race - Age / Machine Capacity Restrictions - 2007

Novice Licence : Issued to all first time riders, rendering them eligible to race in the following classes (after Part 1 and Part 2 Training has been completed and your Licence has been signed).

	SOLOS
	Minimum age	Grade	Machine Capacity
•	11 years	Novice	Up to 125cc Production Scooter Auto
•	12 years	Novice	Up to 125cc Production Scooter
•	13 years	National	Up to 125cc GP machine
•	14 years	Clubman's (Qualifier in Scotland)	Up to 125cc GP machine
•	15 years	Novice	Up to 125cc GP machine
•	16 years	Novice	250cc 2 stroke, 400cc 4 stroke Production based machine or up to 500cc twin cylinder 4 stroke machine
•	16 years	National	250cc GP machine, 600cc Production based machine
•	17 years	Novice	Any Classic or Vintage solo
•	17 years	Clubman's (Qualifier in Scotland)	250cc GP machine, 600cc Production based machine
•	17 years	National	Unlimited capacity
•	18 year plus	Novice	Any machine up to 600cc capacity

	SIDECARS
	16 years	Formula 2, Classic & Vintage	Passenger
	17 years	Formula 2, Classic & Vintage	Driver
	18 years	Formula 1	Drive & Passenger

	Metrakit, Jawa and Conti Motorcycles 69 - 80cc
	Slick Tyres and 17 inch wheels known as GP80
•	Aged 13 years and over holding an SACU National Licence
•	Aged 14 years and over holding an SACU Clubman's Licence
•	Aged 15 years and over holding an SACU Novice Licence

	Treaded tyres and 17 inch wheels known as Fomula 80
•	Aged 12 years and over holding an SACU Novice Licence

	Signatures for completion of 15 races (over a maximum of two consecutive years) are required to upgrade from this licence.


Qualifiers Licence :

	Minimum age	Machine Capacity
•	14 years	up to GP125 Machines
•	15 years	up to 500cc Twin Cylinder 4 Stroke Machines
•	16 years	Unlimited Capacity passenger
•	17 years	250cc Machines 600cc Production Machines
•	17 years	Unlimited Capacity Driver

	Signatures for competition of 10 events (Only one signature per meeting) - 5 signatures must be in the top 50% of Starters.


National Licences:

•	Allows entry into British National Status Events and some European Events.

International Licences:

•	You must have held a National Licence for a period of 1 year to be able to receive an International Licence.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT

•	Helmets (must be ‘Gold’ Standard Stamped), ‘One Piece’ Leathers, Boots, Gloves, ID Disc, Back Protector.

	Before purchasing any of these items take advantage from established riders and Club Officials and always consult the ACU Handbook.