Website of the Moto Cross Club of Northern Ireland

In order to race in the MCCNI you need:

• a bike. Well obviously you need a bike but it must meet the requirements of the scrutineer and meet the requirements of the grade you intend to ride in.

• rider protection. You must have a helmet and body armour which meet the requirements of the scrutineer.

• a racing licence.

• sign-on and pay the signing-on fee which is £25 for for adults(over18`s), and £13 for children on Cadets,  65cc too senior class £20.

• be accompanied by someone who can act as marshal for at least one racing session.

• you must know what the flags mean and respond to them in the correct manner.

• and remember riding in the paddock is not allowed. You may incur a 10 second penalty. Bikes must be walked to and from the track and may only be ridden at walking pace within the holding area. Side-saddle or kneeling on the footrest is classed as riding and is not allowed. Remember! The paddock marshal is watching you!
   

Grading

Racing Licence

An MCCNI racing licence can be applied for annually or on a race-by-race basis. The MCCNI Licence is made up in 2 parts £35
of your fee goes towards insurance for the year. And £15 pounds is your club membership fee which is the same for both adults and juniors ( Total £50 ) per year. However if you have more than 1 family member who races in the club you will still only pay £15 ie Family membership £15.   

Riders who wish to race on day licence have to pay £25 pounds for Youth & £30 pounds for Adults ( Day Licence & Entry ). To gain a day licence you MUST have a MRA or equivalent race licence.  If you dont have a licence with another club then you cannot get a day licence.  To enable to participate then you will be required to obtain a MCCNI Licence.

Scrutineering

• Sprocket Guards - you are reminded that your machine must be equipped with a front sprocket guard whichever group you ride in. The scrutineer has the final say as to its suitability.

• Levers - levels must be ball-ended. If you break a lever you must fix or replace it and have it checked by the scrutineer.

• Fire Extinguishers - all riders must bring with them a fire extinguisher ,you may be required to produce it at scrutineering. It should not be less than 1.5 kg dry powder or the equivalent suitable for use on oil, petrol or electrical fires.

• Noise Testing - this will be carried out at certain tracks and machines(2 stroke and 4 stroke) not complying with noise requirements must be repaired or they will not pass scrutineering. So don`t forget to pack your pipe!!!

• Helmets - you may be required to produce your helmet at scrutineering.

• Grips - must be securely attached and of a satisfactory standard.

• Numbers - the correct allocated numbers must be displayed on the machine on the side and front plates. These will be issued when applying for an annual licence. Day licence holders will be required to X out their numbers.

Marshalling

All riders must bring someone capable of marshalling for one session (morning or afternoon) of the meeting. If you are unable to supply a marshal you will not be allowed to race. Marshals are a vital part of the racing day and without EVERYONE'S help it can make the racing grind to a halt.

It is your responsibility as marshal to ensure you are aware of change-over times. Get to your point as quickly as possible at take pride in doing the job as professionally as possible. Make sure you are looking to the next point with your back to the racing and that you are standing.

Flags

	A yellow flag indicates a problem on the track ahead. You should continue with caution. You should not do any blind jumps and it is illegal to pass another rider in the section of the track covered by the yellow flag.
	A waved yellow flag indicates a serious problem on the track ahead. You should continue with extreme caution and be prepared to stop. You must not do any jumps and it is illegal to pass another rider in the section of the track covered by the yellow flag.
	This flag will be waved by a marshal to indicate that a rider is down and requires immediate medical attention. If for some reason the ambulance crew hasn't seen the flag you should let them know immediately.
	This flag indicates you are about to be passed by a rider lapping you. You don`t need to slow down or adjust your line, just be aware they are coming and don`t intentionally block their progress
	This is used by the finish-line marshal to show you your next lap is your last one. You will see the chequered flag on the next lap and should pull off.
	This is used by the finish-line marshal to indicate that the race is over. Pull off the track at the correct exit point.
	This is used by the Clerk of the Course to indicate that the race has been stopped. Return at walking pace to the holding paddock where it will be decided if the race is to be restarted or if the positions from the lap before the red flag will be taken as the final finishing positions.
	If the black flag is waved at you, you have done something illegal or dangerous on the track and must pull off immediately and report to a race official. Things you will be black flagged for are passing under a yellow flag, cutting the track, deliberately taking off another rider or any other dangerous manoeuvre.