2010 MRA Rule Changes

Class Changes:

1. Creation of the Superstreet class.
2.9 Superstreet class
The Superstreet class if for non-licensed riders only. Any racer possessing a valid roadracing license from any club is ineligible for this class. There are no trophies or season points for this class. A day license will be included in entry fees. AMA membership is required and can be obtained through the MRA on the day of the race.
a) Unlimited displacement, modifications and engine configurations.
b) Coolant: only water, Red Line Water Wetter, Royal Purple Ice (NOT Engine Ice or Evans coolant), or Silkolene Pro CCA coolant additives are allowed in liquid cooled motorcycles. Glycol based substances are prohibited. For the purpose of this rulebook, motorcycles which use engine oil as a primary cooling fluid are considered to be air-cooled.
c) Neat and clean. Motorcycles that are dirty or show potentially dangerous bodywork damage will not be approved.
d) Tires must be in good condition and may not be re-caps. Valve caps must be installed. Tread must be at least 50%.
e) All motorcycles must have operational front and rear brakes, with at least 50% thickness.
f) All motorcycles must have an operational handlebar-mounted kill switch or button.
g) All motorcycles must have a self-closing throttle.
h) All lights and blinkers must be taped or removed. Brake and taillights must be disconnected. Side mirrors must be removed.
i) Side stands can remain on bike but must have good working return spring.
j) Silicone brake fluid is not allowed (DOT 5 Brake Fluid).
k) An MRA provided decal will be displayed on both sides of the bike at least axle line high or higher.
l) All machines will be left to VP of Rules and Tech final approval.
m) All competitors must possess a current AMA membership.
n) Riders must meet requirements as defined in section 5.1 Rider Equipment.
o) All riders must conform to and have an understanding of Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11 of this rulebook.
p) The rider bears the responsibility of presenting a motorcycle in conformance with all requirements.
q) All motorcycles and rider equipment must pass MRA technical inspection before participating in any practice session, race or school.
r) The burden of complying with the rules regarding class suitability and technical requirements rests with the entrant. It is his/her responsibility to seek approval of the VP or Rules & Tech of any areas in question.
s) The VP of Rules & Tech or any MRA official reserves the right to inspect any race motorcycle or rider apparel or equipment at any time during race day for compliance to MRA technical standards and may revoke the Technical Inspection Approval Sticker of any motorcycle at any time during the race day.
t) Any motorcycle or rider involved in a crash will be subject to re-inspection. Damage that in any way endangers rider safety must be repaired prior to starting or continuing any further practice or competition.

2. Allow 250cc two stroke bikes to compete in STGTU
SuperTwins GTU
• Up to 750 cc two cylinder, four stroke
• Up to 250cc two stroke
• Unlimited displacement, two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air cooled
• Unlimited displacement single cylinder, four stroke.

3. Add 850cc twins to Middleweight Supersport:
2.2.3.A Middleweight Supersport
• Up to 600cc four cylinder
• Up to 650cc pre-1984 four cylinder
• Up to 850cc two or three cylinder
• Up to 904cc, two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air cooled
• Unlimited displacement pushrod, two cylinder, four stroke, two valves per cylinder, air cooled

4. Allow RoR GTU bikes to ride up in RoR GTO:
2.1.1.6 Race Of the Rockies GTO
• Unlimited displacement and origin
• All RoR GTO riders are required to possess a valid MRA license as per 3.2.D.4., and must have completed one full racing season as an expert class racer.

5. Limit two cylinder, four stroke, two valve air cooled for LWGP
2.4.1.1
• Up to 950cc two cylinder, four stroke, two valve per cylinder, air cooled

6. Limit two stroke, air cooled for LWGP
2.4.1.1
• Up to 200cc two stroke, air cooled



Procedure changes:

1. RoR GTU and GTO qualifying:
• RoR grids will be determined by race event qualifying. If race event qualifying is not able to take place or is cancelled, RoR grids will be determined as described above in section 7.2.C. It is the responsibility of each rider to qualify with the correct group and on the correct motorcycle. Racers that qualify in the wrong group will be placed at the back of the grid for the race based on accumulated points for the season. Racers who qualify on a motorcycle that is determined to be non-class-legal for the class qualifying, will be disqualified for that race, for that day.
• If a rider is unable to start a main event on the motorcycle with which he qualified, that rider may start the main event on a motorcycle other than the one used in qualifying provided the motorcycle meets the same class requirements. In this situation, the rider must notify the track officials and start the race behind the last occupied row on the starting grid based on accumulated points for the season.
• Riders participating in both RoR classes must qualify for each class in the appropriate session on the appropriate bike. Sessions will be held back to back and are considered valid after the half-way mark of the session has been reached. Riders failing to complete at least 1 qualifying lap during the allowed time will start the race behind the last occupied row on the starting grid based on accumulated points for the season.
• It is the riders responsibility to have the correct transponder on the bike he is qualifying with. Riders who fail to qualify with the correct transponder will result in no valid qualifying time, and will start the race behind the last occupied row on the starting grid, based on accumulated points for the season.

2. Forced upgrade of novices finishing top 10 in Amateur classes
• At the end of the season the top ten novice riders in points standings for either Novice GTU, Novice GTO, Amateur GTU, or Amateur GTO will be moved up to expert status.

3. Eliminate wiring of exhaust springs requirement
• Exhaust spring wiring now recommended, no longer required.