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Road Racing - How do I get Started?
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Speak to riders in the
class that you would like to compete in also speak to
Officials who run Meetings. |
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Join a Club, either one that is close
to you (who may have a social side) or one that runs
Road Race Events. |
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Go and get an Eye Test. You will
require this for your Licence. |
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Decide on the Class you want to compete
in and make sure your bike complies. |
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Find out about compulsory Novice
Training to attain your Novice Licence. This information
is available from the SACU Office (phone number 01506
858354) |
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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. |
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Prepare your budget for racing |
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Contact the Clubs you intend to race
with to organise Entry Forms. |
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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 - 2009
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).
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Machine Capacity
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Minimum Age and Licence
Restrictions |
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SOLO
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Novice
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Int Novice |
Clubman |
National |
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Up to 125cc Production Scooter |
11 yrs
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Up to 125cc Production Based Machine 250cc 4 stroke
single cylinder machines restricted to 28bhp
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12 yrs
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Up to 125cc GP Machine 250cc 4 stroke single
cylinder machines no restriction
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15 yrs
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14 yrs
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13 yrs
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Up to 500cc twin cylinder 4 stroke machine
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15 yrs
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250cc 2 stroke or 400cc 4 stroke Production Based
Machine Up to 650cc twin cylinder 4 stroke
Production Based Machine and including the Ducati
Monster 800cc 2 valve twin air cooled Machines
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16 yrs
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15 yrs
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Any Classic or Vintage Solo |
17 yrs
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250cc GP Machine 600cc 4 cylinder 4 stroke
Production Based Machine 675cc 3 cylinder 4 stroke
Production Based Machine 750cc twin cylinder 4
stroke Production Based Machine
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18 yrs
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17 yrs
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16 yrs
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Unlimited Capacity |
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18 yrs
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17 yrs
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Sidecars outfits and Three
wheeled Machines |
Novice
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Int Novice
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Clubman
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National
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Passenger
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FII, F350, Classic, Vintage Morgan 3 wheeler
passenger |
16 yrs
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Unlimited Passenger |
18 yrs
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16 yrs
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Driver
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FII, F350, Classic, Vintage Morgan 3 wheeler driver
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17 yrs
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Unlimited capacity driver |
18 yrs
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17 yrs
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National Licences: |
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Allows entry into British
National Status Events and some European Events. |
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International Licences: |
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You must have held a National Licence
for a period of 1 year to be able to receive an
International Licence. |
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| PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
& EQUIPMENT |
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Helmets (must be ‘Gold’
Standard Stamped), ‘One Piece’
Leathers, Boots, Gloves, ID Disc, Back Protector. |
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Before purchasing any of these items
take advantage from established riders and Club
Officials and always consult the ACU Handbook. |
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