General

This Championship Series will be run under all the basic rules and regulations governing official motorsport events in South Africa in addition to the Rules listed under "Minimoto 2012 Rules". Where not specifically mentioned in these rules, Supplementary Regulations or Final Instructions, for each event, it is deemed forbidden. Each event will be controlled by a Clerk of the Course, as appointed by the Organisers. The Clerk of the Course has full authority on the day, to penalise, exclude Competitors. However should anyone be aggrieved by any decision, they have the right to Protest (see protest section).

Events

All races will generally be held on Saturdays at various circuits in and around the Gauteng region. A limited number of away event(s) may also be included at the discretion of the organisers and will count towards the championship points. Should a race or races, heat or heats be cancelled or Red Flagged, the total scores for the series shall be calculated on the basis of races/heats held. In the event of a Red Flag for a heat, should 50% plus one lap, of the heat be completed, then it shall count as a full race, and the finishing order will be calculated from the previous lap, (before the Red Flag was implemented). Should less than 50% plus one lap have been completed, then that race will be rerun at the end of the day, time permitting, at the discretion of the Race Directors.

Technical Requirements

In addition to the class specific rules as laid out, the following general rules shall apply to all classes unless otherwise stipulated.

• All fairings, front and rear mudguards and bodywork must be in place and must appear to be as originally produced by the manufacturer, but may be replaced with exact cosmetic duplicates of the original parts but constructed of a different material.
• Competitors may use any fuel and any fuel additives
• Rain tires – any rain tire will be allowed, in any class of racing

Rider Liability

Participants take part in events at their own risk. Upon the submission of their entry, whether electronically or in writing, applicants and their riders declare their wavering of claims for damages of any kind which occur in the context of the event against:

• The organisers of the MiniMoto SA 2012 corporate league
• Authorities, racing services and all other persons associated with the organisation of the events
• The road constructions companies, should any damage occur as a result of track characteristics
• All other participants (teams and riders), their assistants, the owners or keepers of other vehicles
• The owners/promoters of venues at which the events are held

2012 Entry Fees

Entry fees into the 2012 MiniMoto SA corporate league shgall be as follows.

• Novice - R 250.00
• Junior A - R 250.00
• Junior B - R 250.00
• Junior C - R 300.00
• Junior D - R 300.00
• Junior E - R 300.00
• Senior A - R 250.00
• Senior B - R 250.00
• Senior C - R 300.00
• Senior D - R 300.00
• Senior E - R 300.00
• Scooter Stock - R 250.00
• Scooter Open - R 300.00

These prices are inclusive of transponder hire. Should you own your own transponder, a reduction of R50 is applicable on your entry fee. All prices include VAT.

The following promotions are available:

• Pay for your most expensive class entry and have free entry into any other class for the day. This excludes transponder hire for the other class(es) should you with to make use of a different transponder for each class

Protective Clothing

All competitors, while competing on track at a MiniMoto SA sanctioned event, whether during free practice, qualifying and or a race heat will adhere to the following minimum protective clothing requirements. No competitors will be allowed on the race track without the minimum protective clothing required.

• A road full-face or MX type helmet of approved type, in sound condition and fitting securely.
• Protective knee and elbow padding.
• Full fingered leather gloves.
• Boots or tackies affording adequate protection to feet and ankles.
• Long trousers.

Race Numbers

The digits of race numbers must display sufficient contrast to the background on which they are mounted. Numbers must at least be mounted in the center of the middle section of the fairing below the front screen.

The choice of font is unrestricted but in their form and design the numbers must ensure easy legibility from an appropriate distance.

No motorcycle will be permitted to participate in a MiniMoto SA sanctioned event without displaying a race number. Should you not have a race number, a self adhesive vinyl backing plate (white in colour) with black numbers will be assigned to you for placement on your front faring below or on top of your front visor before being allowed access to the circuit.

Numbers 1, 2 and 3 are reserved for winners of the 2011 season in their respective class (to be used only in the class in which they achieved this result). Should a conflict of race number exists, existing riders in each class get first choice to carry over their 2011 race number.

Starting Positions

Grid positions for the first heat of the day will be determined my means of qualifying times. The organisers reserve the right to exclude the qualifying session from any event and should this be the case, grid positions will be determined by the championship standings at that point in the series. Riders without a championship standing will start at the back of the grid.

Grid positions for subsequent heats will be determined by the across the line finishing positions of the previous heat. Non-finishers of the previous heat will be given a starting position at the back of the grid.

Points and Scoring

Points will be awarded according to the following table. A rider that fails to receive the chequered flag at the end of a heat will be deemed not to have finished the heat and will receive zero points for that heat. Riders who may have been lapped or not completed the full number of laps by the time the winning rider completes the heat, will still receive points as per their finishing position.

• 1st = 25 points
• 2nd = 20 points
• 3rd = 16 points
• 4th = 13 points
• 5th = 11 points
• 6th = 10 points
• 7th = 9 points
• 8th = 8 points
• 9th = 7 points
• 10th = 6 points
• 11th = 5 points
• 12th = 4 points
• 13th = 3 points
• 14th = 2 points
• 15th and thereafter = 1 point

Dyno and Scruiteneering

Scruiteneering will take place for each class during the allocated pre-race grid time before the open practice and qualifying sessions and/or by means of spot checks throughout the day. It is the responsibility of each rider to ensure that they present themselves and their motorcycles to the pre-race grid official in good time during their specifically allocated slot. Once a rider and motorcycle have successfully passed the scruiteneering process, they will be issued a sticker indicating that they are race legal. Riders and motorcycles failing any of the criteria as set out in these rules may be excluded from competition and the results.

Dyno checks form part of the race day. Rider(s), being requested by one of the organisers or race officials to present their bike at the dyno for checking, shall do so at the first available opportunity. Failure to comply will result in exclusion from the results. Only official(s) appointed by the Clerk Of The Course will carry out the operation of both the motorcycle and the dyno during the dyno check procedure.

Protest Procedure

The right to Protest lies solely with any competitor. Whom, may feel aggrieved by any decision, act or omission of an organizer, official or competitor. Protests against the decision of a "Judge of Fact", is not admissible. A collective Protest is inadmissible. A late, Protest is inadmissible, unless the Race Directors deem it was impossible to lodge a Protest at the time, within the time limits allowed.

Lodging a Protest
The intention to Protest must be made in writing to the COC for the day. He will advise on the course of action to be taken. The Protest must be accompanied by the relevant Protest fee as defined. The written Protest , must be made on the Official MiniMoto SA Protest form, (see Appendix A)

Time limits for Protests

• A Protest against starting positions; within, 10 minutes of the notification of such positions.
• A Protest against the decision of a Scrutineer or the Clerk of the Course; within 30 minutes of the notification of the decision. Whether technical or otherwise.
• A Protest against Championship Points will be made within 5 days of the relevant event taking place.
• A Protest against the course (Track) or distance of a race; 30 minutes prior to qualifying.
• A Protest against any Technical irregularity; 15 minutes prior to the start of the first heat on the day, or, 15 minutes after the last heat.

Protest Fees

• Any non-technical Protest; the fee is R300-00. Non refundable. Any further costs to entertain the hearing will be for the account of the Protester.
• Any Technical Protest; the fee is R1000,00. Plus any further costs, requiring experts to assess and report on the irregularity/ies. Should the Protested machine be proved to be in compliance with the rules, the Protestor, will cover any costs to restore the Protested parties machine to race condition.

(Protest fees maybe paid in the form of; cash, cheque or promissory note. All fees due, must be paid within 48 hours)

Findings of a Protest hearing
The findings of any technical Protest shall be deemed final. No appeals are allowed. The findings of any non-technical Protest may be appealed. See below.

Appointment of Race Directors to handle Protests
If no Directors are appointed for the day, the following procedure will apply. The Clerk of the Course will appoint three Race Directors to conduct the hearing. The appointed persons may not have any direct interest, in the class concerned, neither may they have any financial or conflict of interests, in the class concerned. Race Directors may impose further penalties as they deem fit. Or cancel penalties

Appeals
Appeals are only accepted for non technical decisions. An Appeal may only be accepted within 60 minutes of the decision of the Race Directors, at a Protest hearing. The Appeal cost is R1000.00. Non refundable. The findings of an Appeal hearing shall be final. The Appeal members may impose further penalties, or overturn penalties. The members of an Appeal hearing are appointed by the Clerk of the Course and the MiniMoto SA committee.

Protest and Appeal Fees
All Protest and Appeal fees will be used to further the MiniMoto SA aims in any way they deem prudent.