Introduction to SEPRA

Chapter 1: Racing Classifications

Chapter 2: Points Racing

Chapter 3: Point Structure

Chapter 4: Race Officiating

Chapter 5: Race Rules and Procedures

Chapter 6: Flagging & Starting Protocols

Chapter 7: Safety Requirements and Series Rules

Chapter 8: Number Requirements

Chapter 9: Technical Inspections & Bike Specification

Chapter 10: Protests



Chapter 1: Racing Classifications

Classes: Following are the classes used in officially sanctioned SEPRA events. Racers will be classified by age, skill level, and engine specifications.


Senior Class Structure

Senior MotoGP Class 1
Engines must remain manufactures base bluebird type industrial engine. Carburetors will be limited to SHA 14mm. Competitors may use any air box, clutch, up to 6.5" minimoto wheels and tires. Modifications to engine, exhaust, or other engine components are allowed, including Stage 3 modifications and big bore kits. Dual reed adapters are not allowed. Budget class bikes may use Pocketbike style frames with suspensions, I.E. – Midi Bikes. These rules are subject to change as new products become available.

Senior MotoGP Class 2
Air cooled, three port, single reed motors (i.e. Polini Series I) with an SHA 14mm carburetor. Internal modifications or dual reed adapters are not allowed. Modifications to engine, exhaust, carburetor, or other engine components are not allowed. Any stock 4.2 exhaust system may be used.

Senior MotoGP Class 3
Air or water cooled, 3-port, dual reed, with an SHA 14mm carburetor and no internal modifications. Bikes must have a stamped, Polini type exhaust. No after market race pipes (i.e. Bi-Zeta race pipes). AMG and Bizeta motors are not allowed in this class. Flat top pistons, modifications to engine, exhaust, carburetor, or other engine components are not allowed. The spirit of the rules in this class is to be a stock untouched class. Box stock class.
Exceptions for pipes: Non-stamped brands as stock including DM, GRC, ZPF, Giannini, etc. will require a SEPRA provided restrictor plate to run this class. Restrictor will be provided at track and must be returned after use.
Exceptions for bikes: Blata Elite Jr. may run this class in its stock configuration.

Senior MotoGP Class 4
Air or water cooled, 3-port, dual reed, with an unmodified SHA 14mm carburetor. Any pipe and any bolt on parts i.e. race cranks, flat top pistons, race heads, Bizeta or AMG motors or aftermarket parts. Modifications to engine, exhaust, carburetor, or other engine components are not allowed.
Exception: Blata Elite 13A & 13W may run in this class with SHA 14mm carburetor.

Senior MotoGP Class 5
Any motors up to 50 cc motors and 21 millimeter carburetor. Bikes can have unlimited modifications to all parts of bike but must be naturally aspirated. No combustion enhancers such as NOS may be used. Everything else goes.


Junior Class Structure

Junior MotoGP Class 1
Same as Senior MotoGP Class 2. Kids with Senior MotoGP Class 1 bike may run in this class, as well as MotoGP Class 3 bike may run with the installation of an unmodified, SEPRA provided 14mm restrictor plate that has been approved by race director. Restrictor plate method will be used until a better method is come up with.

Junior MotoGP Class 2
Same as Senior MotoGP Class 3

Other Exemptions
Junior riders whose skill level is acceptable to ride with the seniors will be able to do so at SEPRA’s discretion. Once a junior runs in a Senior MotoGP Class they will no longer be able to race in Juniors. Juniors will also not be allowed to ride in any class higher than Senior MotoGP Class 3 until further notice.

Rules are subject to change as new developments arise.

Chapter 1: Racing Classifications (cont.)

* Points of clarification for all classes (Open Classes are exempt)

* No porting matching, polishing, or metal shaving allowed

* Restrictor Plates will be subject to inspection after each moto.

* Gap adjustment allowed on ignition

* No programmable ignition systems allowed

* One can use any type of production reeds, but no modification to reed block unless noted in class description

* Tires can be with or without pattern. No kart tires.
Dimensions of wheels with tire: Min. Diameter: 240mm.; Max. Diameter: 280mm; Max Width: 110mm.

* Production - products that are manufactured in quantities more than 50 and are readily available to the general public on an over the counter basis.

* Stock- As built and configured directly from the manufacturer using production parts. In cases where one manufacturer uses production parts not available as stock on other manufacturers bikes of the same class, that production part is allowed on ALL bikes in that class.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR RACE CLASSIFICATIONS:

I. Age requirements are arbitrary. S.E.P.R.A. has full discretion, within reason, to advance a racer based on the racers skill level and age. Any riders wishing to be considered for an exception to any of the age requirements must do so at EACH event and must have verbal approval from S.E.P.R.A.

II. Motard and other classes will be as needed.

III. All bikes are eligible to race in any class, as long as they do not exceed the maximum requirements of that class.

Any violation or abuse of the aforementioned class rules, requirements and specifications will result in disqualification of racer. Suspension and or fines can be implemented for repeat offenses or when circumstances are extraordinary. Racers are responsible for the conduct of their crew.



Chapter 2: Points Racing

I. Points will only be awarded to S.E.P.R.A. license holders. Racers who did not participate in the entire season will tally all scores to determine total points. The racers in each series with the three highest scores in each class will receive awards. The racer with the highest score in each class will be named the champion of that class in that series. In the case of a tie, scoring will be weighted according to overall wins, and then if necessary, the rider that finished higher at the FINAL race.

II. In order to be eligible for points a rider must start the race and cross the start/finish line at least once.

III. Race Format: There be two main races per class, these main races are called motos. The overall finish for each class at each race will be determined by adding together each rider’s finish in the two motos (first place is one, second is two, and so on). The rider with the lowest score in each class wins the overall for the day. In the case of a tie, the rider who finished better in the second moto would have the advantage.

IV. Championship points will be awarded on a per moto basis. Each rider will earn the appropriate number of points that correspond with his/her position in EACH moto.

Example: If a rider wins both motos, he/she will be awarded a total of 50 championship points for the day (25 points per moto). If a rider gets second in the first moto and wins the second moto he/she will be awarded 47 championship points (22 for the first moto and 25 for the second moto).

V. In the case of DNF’s (Did Not Finish) riders will be scored in order of how many laps they completed. For example, if two riders DNF in a particular race; one rider only finishes three laps and the other rider finishes 5 laps, the rider who only finished 3 laps would be scored behind the rider who finished 5 laps. If two riders DNF and finish the same number of laps, the rider who was in the highest position on the previous scored lap would be scored the higher of the two.



Chapter 3: Points Structure

Following is the point structure:

Position - Points

1st Place - 25

2nd Place - 22

3rd Place - 20

4th Place - 18

5th Place - 16

6th Place - 15

7th Place - 14

8th Place - 13

9th Place - 12

10th Place - 11

11th Place - 10

12th Place - 9

13th Place - 8

14th Place - 7

15th Place - 6

16th Place - 5

17th Place - 4

18th Place - 3

19th Place - 2

20th Place - 1



Chapter 4: Race Officiating

Race Director: A race director will be named at each event at the rider’s meeting. The Race Director is in overall control of all race events. All other race officials, corner workers, medical crews, scorers, work closely with the Race Director to maintain an orderly and safe racing event. The Race Director will have no more than 48 hrs, from the conclusion of the event, to address and preside over any issue or incident that happens on race day that is not clearly covered or defined in the rules. He will then notify each of the involved parties as to his final decision once it has been made. The Race Director’s decisions are final.

Starter: The Starter reports to the Race Director and is responsible for starting and finishing races and for displaying all appropriate flags and helping align all racers when they approach the starting grid to their proper positions on the grid along with a Grid Marshals & Scorers.

Grid Marshals: The Grid Marshals report to the starter and are responsible for organizing pre-grid procedures and ensuring that all racers are grided correctly and efficiently.

Technical Inspector: The technical inspector reports to the Race Director and is responsible for ensuring that all machines are prepared properly and safely and that each racer has the proper equipment for racing and maintaining a safe race environment.

*** The Race Director may at any time revoke the racing privileges of any racer, or have a team owner, team manager or crew member removed or barred from competition or further events for acting improperly, being abusive, fighting, disobeying instructions or doing anything else to disrupt orderly procedures or affecting the flow of race operations. Racers are responsible for the conduct of their crew.



Chapter 5: Race Rules and Procedures

1. A standard racing order will be established and used for each race of each series.

2. Grid positions for moto #1 will be determined by the current series point’s standings in each respective class. The moto #1 grid positions for the first race in a series will be determined by pulling a pill at registration. Results of the first moto will determine grid position for the moto #2.

3. In order for a racer to advance to a grid position in the second moto, the racer must enter the SAME bike with the SAME engine that was entered into the first moto to earn that position. If a racer enters the second moto with any other bike besides the one the racer used in the first moto, the racer goes to the back of the grid. If a racer does not go to the back of the grid, he/she will be scored last.

4. Crew and family members are not allowed on the racetrack for any purpose; qualified, official race personnel will attend to racers needing medical attention.

5. All races will run rain or shine unless the track is impassable or unsafe as determined by the Race Director.

6. All travel on the racetrack and pit lane will be one-way, in one direction. Racers must not travel backwards on the racetrack unless instructed by race officials.

7. Any racer who runs off the track must re-enter the course safely and without attempting to cut the course unless instructed to do so by an official or corner worker. If racer shortcuts the course, and he or she gains ANY advantage by doing so, he/she must use discretion and relinquish any advantage in which he/she gas gained. If a rider fails to relinquish the advantage, then he/she will be penalized one lap.

8. If a race is red-flagged for any reason, all remaining competitors must maintain the position that they are in at the time the red flag is thrown, and continue to the start/finish line. Each rider will cross the start/finish line and will be scored in that order, and that lap will be considered complete. If a rider fails to maintain his/her position at the time a red flag is thrown, he/she will be put to the back of the pack, and will be scored in the last position as he/she crosses the start/finish line. The racer's that causes the red flag to be thrown will be scored as last place, and will not be allowed to continue in that particular moto, should the race be restarted. If half, or more, of the race laps have been completed by the leader (the person that crosses the start/finish line first, after the red flag is thrown), at the time of the red flag, the race will be considered complete. If a race is red-flagged, and less than half of the race laps have been completed by the leader, the race will be restarted and only the REMAINING laps will be run. The restart grid positions will be determined by the order that the racers cross the start/finish line on the final scored lap.

9. Weaving at any time to break a draft or prevent a pass, reckless weaving for any purpose or dangerous or overly aggressive riding will result in the Race Director presenting a black flag to the racer in question. Whenever a black flag is presented, the racer in question must pull off the track immediately.

10. Racers must enter the track at pit exit. Racers must not use the “pit-in” or pit entrance to enter the track.

11. Any racer slowing or planning to exit the track must signal their intentions by raising an arm or signaling the racers behind them. Racers must never cut across the track in front of other racers.

12. All racers that participate in an event give SEPRA the rights to use all photos, interviews, video and the like for promotional needs without permission from the racers.

13. The speed limit off of the racing surface is 10 mile per hour. This pertains to all vehicles in the pit, paddock and all access roads.

14. Race bikes, pit bikes and other motorized vehicles are NOT allowed to operate in the pit area. Only authorized vehicles will be allowed to operate at the racetrack facility.

15. SEPRA reserves the right to refuse participation in an event for whatever reasons it deems appropriate.

16. It is the responsibility of each racer to fully understand the rulebook and all information contained.



Chapter 6: Flagging & Starting Protocols

Flagging:

Flags are used as official communications during a race or practice sessions. It is the responsibility of every racer to know and understand the flag commands.

Starting:
As riders approach the start grid the two minute board will be shown, when the Grid Marshall is confident all entries are in their proper grid the board will flip to display the one minute board, any time after the one minute board is displayed, it can be rotated sideways notifying riders that there is approximately 10 seconds to the start of the race, any time after the board is rotated the impending start may take place by the raising or dropping of the green flag.

Green Flag:
Displayed at Start/Finish: Indicates a race start and or to resume normal racing after a yellow flag track condition.

Red Flag:
Stops the race immediately. When a red flag is shown at the start tower or at a corner station you must signal the racers behind you to show them that you are slowing to a safe controlled speed, and should proceed slowly, back to the grid area. If a red flag is thrown and half or more of the race laps have been completed by the leader then the race will be considered complete. If a red flag is thrown and less than half of the race laps have been completed by the leader, the race will be restarted and the REMAINING laps will be run. The restart grid positions will be determined by the race position order at the time the red flag was thrown.

Black Flag:
Informs a racer of a safety violation. The flagged racer must immediately pull off the track if the racer has a mechanical problem or to pit lane if it is feasible without causing a hazardous condition for other racers. The racer must wait trackside or in the pits until the racer director is able to address the situation.

Yellow Flag:
When stationary a yellow flag indicates caution or slow down. A waving a yellow flag indicates no passing will be allowed for a position on the racing surface, and or a serious condition that may require an avoidance maneuver may be present.

Black with Orange Dot:
The racer must complete the current lap and report immediately to the officials on pit lane. This flag may be used to indicate a jumped start or other grid infraction as well as any other situation where the officials deem it necessary to have a racer brought in to inspect the racer’s equipment or to have a talk with the racer. A number may also be displayed at the start / finish line. A failure to acknowledge this flag will cause the racer to be penalized in a loss of points or be disqualified from the race.

Blue Flag:
This flag indicates that you are being approached by a faster rider or group of riders. Most typically, this flag is thrown to a rider that is about to be lapped. If you see this flag, remember to hold your line allow the faster riders to pass.

White/Green Crossed flags:
This Flag is to be displayed at Start/Finish line: Indicates the halfway point of a race.

White/Green Flags Parallel or Two Minute Board Displayed:
Displayed at Start/Finish line to indicate the final lap of a race.

White Flag or One Minute Board:
Displayed at Start/Finish line to indicate the final lap of a race.

Checkered Flag:
Displayed at Start/Finish: Indicates the end of a race or practice sessions. All racers should complete one cool off lap and proceed to pit lane.



Chapter 7: Safety Requirements and Series Rules

All final decisions made by the Race Director cannot be protested.

Helmet must be rated DOT, Snell 95 approved or better and are mandatory. Helmet must have full-face shield or goggles and must be made of a shatterproof material.

Suitable protective attire made of durable fabric must cover the entire body. Suits made of leather or a combination of leather and durable fabric with protective armor are preferred.

Knee, and elbow protection is mandatory.

Gloves must be made of leather or other durable fabric and must be in good shape without holes except for breathing holes. Severely damaged or worn gloves are unacceptable.

Footwear must cover the ankle fully. Motorcycle or MiniGP racing shoes are recommended.

Spine protectors are mandatory and must be brought to tech inspection along with your helmet, suit and gloves for inspection by the tech inspectors.

Junior racers must wear a motocross style full chest / back protector or a spine protector.

All racers are required to attend a pre-race racers meeting to explain the track, flagging and racing regulations.

All racers must sign all waivers and forms at the time of registration and must pay race entry fees & pass technical inspection with bike(s) & equipment before being allowed on the track.

All minors must have a legal guardian present to sign all waivers in order to participate. If a legal guardian is not present, a notarized affidavit indicating the acting guardian must be provided.

All course marshals must be in place before the Race Director will allow any racer(s) to proceed onto the track surface.

Any racer who fails to attend the racers meeting will be made to start at the back of the grid for each of his/her races.

When a race is called, racers must be in the pre-grid and ready to take a warm up lap. If a racer does not show on the grid, the racer must wait in pit lane until the field has started and race official gives all clear to enter the track.

All racers must use caution when entering the pit hot lane. Wheelie and burnouts will not be allowed and will be dealt with by the Race Director.

At no time are spectators, pit crew or, racers not competing in the current event, allowed on the racetrack without permission from the Race Director. Doing so will be grounds for disqualification of the racer, possible fines, and or ejection from the track.



Chapter 8: Number Requirements

1. All machines will be required to carry three sets of numbers; displayed on the front of the fairing and on each side of the rear fairing. Numbers must be visible with racer seated on the bike.

2. Numbers must contrast clearly with the background. Black numbers with white background or white numbers with black background is recommended.

3. Number must at least 3” tall, and be of a font that is easily readable by the scorer.

4. Numbers will be assigned to each racer at the time he/she purchases a SEPRA racing license.



Chapter 9: Technical Inspections and Bike Specifications

Pre-Race Technical Inspection:

· All racers must report to tech inspection before entering the racing surface.

· Bike will be checked for the following:

   - A. Any leaks
   - B. Working kill switch
   - C. Loose parts, nuts & bolts
   - D. Working front & rear brakes
   - E. Tires must be in good condition and not showing any signs of excessive wear.
   - F. Foot pegs must be in good condition with no metal showing and covered with material that will not damage the racing surface. Teflon, rubber or plastic are acceptable coverings.
   - G. Bike must have a full or half fairing
   - H. Numbers must be at least 3” tall and displayed on the front and booth sides of the rear faring
   - I. Racer must bring safety gear to technical inspection with their bike
   - J. All frames, wheels, and swing arms must be free of cracks & all welds must be stable
   - K. Bikes will be scrutinized according to the specifications of the class entered
   - L All Four Stroke oil drain plugs must be safety wired.
   - M No Glycol based coolant allowed, must use water wetter/ engine ice or similar additive or straight water in radiators.
   - N. All Hydraulic brake lines must be safety wired

Post-Race Technical Inspection

At the start of each race day, the Race Director will randomly select 2 bikes from a pool of bikes, including MotoGP Junior Class 1, MotoGP Junior Class 2, MotoGP Senior Class 2, MotoGP Senior Class 3, and MotoGP Senior Class 4, to tech at the end of the day. The bikes will be selected after all of the racers have registered on race day, but the bikes selected will not be disclosed to the racers. It will be announced at the rider's meeting that 2 randoms bike have already been selected and will be inspected for compliance after it has competed in it's last registered moto for the day. After the bike has completed it's last moto, the Race Director will then notify the racer and impound the bike. The bike will be torn down just as an official protest would be. Any bike found not to be compliant will result in a 0 points for all motos that the bike has raced in that day, regardless of class. Refusal to comply will automatically result in non-compliance.

Bike Specifications:

All bikes must meet SEPRA’s homologation requirements

   - Frames must be rigid (excluding Motard classes and Budget class)
   - Brakes can be cable operated or hydraulic
   - Engines can be either 40cc or 50cc for Pocketbikes
   - Motards, Scooters, etc. - (See class specifications)
   - Bikes must have a functioning kill switch mounted on the handlebars



Chapter 10: Protests

Race-day protests shall be presented to the SEPRA Director no later than 30-minutes after racing has concluded. Protestor(s) must be a competitor and from the same class as the protested. At no time shall a racer, team member, pit crew or family member address the Race Director concerning a racing dispute unless the Race Director asks you to do so, unless requesting an official protest. Engaging the Race Director about protest matters could be grounds for disqualification.


Protest Guidelines

SEPRA Race Director has the right to inspect any bike, for ANY reason, with no cost incurred to SEPRA.

Protests can only be made by SEPRA license holders who are competing in the day’s events and who are involved in the class of the protested.

The protest must contain the name of the racer and number of bike being protested, the name of the protester and the exact SEPRA rule that is in question of being violated.

If there is a single protester, he/she is required to pay a fee of $150.00 in cash before the bike in question will be impounded and inspected.

If 3 (three) or more racers sign a written protest, there is no protest fee imposed. None of the three racers filing the protest can be on the same team.

A SEPRA official, who cannot be involved or related with the dispute, will preside over the inspection. The accused racer is always responsible to reassemble the engine weather or not the protest is valid or invalid. The only individuals allowed to be present at the inspection besides the inspectors are:
- One representative from the protester’s crew
- One representative from the accused racer’s crew

If the protest is VALID:
The protester will be reimbursed the total protest fee.
The racer in violation will be fined $150.00, disqualified from all races that he/she entered on that particular day, and suspended until the fine is paid in cash to SEPRA.