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OFFICIAL RULE BOOK 2012 VDTRA
THE VINTAGE DIRT TRACK RACERS ASSOCIATION
VDTRA 3412 West Houston Sherman Texas 75092 Email:Bikerman70@hotmail.com
2012 Officers and Directors
William D Henry 903- 815- 9185
William J Henry 903-815-9185
Kevin and Michelle Story 979-319-2570
Past Owners Scott and Rhonda Scherb Charlie and Linda Scholl Dick Ford Mark Rand Mike Zbrozek John Isaacs founded VDTRA
Past Directors Chris Carr
2012 VDTRA Photographer Don Gibson
Tech Inspection / Tech Advisor/Rider Rep / Class Development. Colvin Motorcycle Company / C.R.E. Racing Eric Colvin 405-946-6133 Bill Colvin 405-946-6133
The Organization
Flat Track, or Dirt Track, is the oldest form of motorcycle racing in the world. This type of event originated on dirt surfaces and later evolved to steeply banked board tracks, (made from lying two by fours on edge) some measuring more than a mile in distance. After numerous fatalities, the board tracks became a part of history and Flat Track once again moved to the dirt tracks, many of which are located at fairgrounds, local tracks, kart tracks or car tracks across our great country. Unlike any other form of motorcycle racing Flat Track began here in the good old U.S.A. and is considered to be the grass roots of all motorcycle racing. In the early days many competitors arrived at the race, taped off their headlights, raced, untapped the light and road home. The Vintage Dirt Track Racers Association is a racing series that primarily holds races for older motorcycles from the 1980’s and earlier. There are however also modern classes as well, show casing the most up to date flat track racing motorcycles. The VDTRA is one of the few racing series where local racers may get a chance to be on the same track and Grand National Level racers. New racers are often amazed to see competitors working feverously on the competitions motorcycle in between racers to help get them back on the track for the next race. Many new racers are often also amazed at the sharing of information to assist them on how to be faster or safer. Many racers of the VDTRA are former Grand National level competitors who no longer wish to keep up the rigors of Grand National travel. Many competitors raced in their “younger” years and return after raising families.
Table of Contents
1.0 General Rules
2.0 Membership/Licenses
3.0 Restrictions for Vintage Motorcycles
4.0 Protests
5.0 VDTRA Points
6.0 Professional Classes
7.0 Amateur Classes
8.0 Vintage Twins, Vintage Sportsman, unlimited Classes, Speedway 1.2 COMBINING CLASSES: At the discretion of the Race Director/Promoter, classes may be combined. In this case, the racers will be scored separately. If a racer is signed up for more than one class, and those two classes are combined, he/she must declare the class that he/she wants to be scored in. If a racer wishes to be score in both classes they will not receive a refund for the one class. It is the racer’s responsibility to inform the Race Director they are racing two classes in one race.
1.2a Examples of combining classes: Vintage-AM 650 Stock Limited – Vintage Twins- Vintage Sportsman Classic- Dinosaur-Speedway Over 60-Over 45-Vintage Pro 600 Open Pro-Modern Unlimited-80’s Vintage Pro Vintage-250/400 - Vintage AM 600 - 80’s Vintage AM These are only examples of combining classes. Final decision of class combinations falls under the discretion of the V.D.T.R.A. owners, Race Director, Track owner, Promoter. 1.3 PRACTICE: Practice should be in race order. The class that a racer is signed up in will be his/her practice class. Each class will get at least 2 practices. 1.4 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: All participants must be a member of the VDTRA 1.5 MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENTS: A class should have at least 1 rider to make a class. Combined race classes are at the V.D.T.R.A. owners/ Race Directors’/track owners/promoters discretion. And maybe scored separately. 1.6 CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS REQUIREMENTS: In order for a classification to be qualified as a Championship series, at least four main event races should be held during the season. 1.7 NO ROUGH RIDING: No rough riding will be tolerated. Racers who are considered to be a hazard will be black-flagged, instructed to leave the track, and will be disqualified. Disqualified racers will forfeit any and all entry fees. 1.8 NO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DURING RACES Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated in the pits during a VDTRA event. Neither racers nor officials may consume alcohol, or any mind-altering drugs, within eight hours prior to, or during a VDTRA event. Alcohol may not be consumed in the pits in accordance with the promoter/track rules and policies; and only after the last main event has been completed. 1.9 OFFENSES AND PENALTIES: Racers are responsible for their crewmembers and family members. Any abuse, verbal or physical, from a racer, crewmember, or family member to a track official or VDTRA official will not be tolerated. The first offense will be disqualification from the event. In the event of a 2nd occurrence a racer may be suspended for the remainder of the year and possible banned for life. 1.10 CHEATING: Falsifying one’s name, age or ability level, practicing without officially signing up, or competing or attempting to compete under false pretenses will not be tolerated. The 1st offense will cost the racer the race in which they are participating. The 2nd offense will cost the racer the race they are participating in plus the next two races. Upon the 3rd offense, the Board members will vote and a penalty of suspended for the remainder of the year and up to two years. If the offense places a fellow racer, member, spectator or any other human being in harms way, or is a violation of the law, the accused may be banned from the VDTRA permanently. 1.11 PIT AREAS: All pit areas are to be cleaned upon leaving the track. Do not leave oil, tires, trash, etc. in the area. Please keep all dogs on leashes. 1.12 MECHANICAL FAILURE: If a racer qualifies for a main event and subsequently experiences mechanical difficulties, he/she may change machines but must notify the referee and Race Director. 1.13 RED FLAG: Races will resume (a) as soon as the track is cleared of any impediment and all participants are ready and at the starting line or (b) if all participants are not ready to restart, the races will be started with or without them no sooner, or later than eight minutes after the track is cleared of any impediment. If a participant who started under power, in gear and crossed the start/finish line in the initial start is unable to start the new race after the red flag, that racer will be given last place points. In the event of a single rider in a class the rider only need start the race under the machines own power to receive 1st place points in a main event. 1.14 RACING EQUIPMENT: 1. Helmet-Snell 2000 (or newer) approved. No ½ helmets. Helmets must cover rider’s ears.
SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Back Protector; Chest Protector; Collar Bone Protector NOTE: Racers are responsible for equipping themselves with safety equipment and do so at their own risk. The VDTRA does not accept responsibility for any bodily injuries and does not endorse or guarantee any products or manufacturers of said products. 1.15 BRAKE RULES: No motorcycles without brakes will be allowed to race those with brakes. An operating rear brake is required in all classes except the Dinosaur and Classic Promoters Classes. A working front brake is only legal for TT Scramble events. All multipiston calipers are legal unless other wise stated.
1.16 TECH REQUIREMENTS:
Proper working Electrical or mechanical engine kill switches and self closing throttles are required.
1.17 NUMBER PLATES
1.18 MOVEMENT FROM AMATEUR TO PROFESSIONAL BY #1 PLATE HOLDERS When an amateur that holds a #1 plate from the previous year chooses to move up to a professional status, that racer will forgo the ability to display the #1 plate as well as the ability to have free entry in that specific class. As an incentive, for the #1 amateur plate holders to move up to professional status, the VDTRA will grant free Professional membership and license for that one year. The amateur #1 plate will not revert to the second place Amateur in that specific class.
1.19 Any deviation on age restrictions must meet the verbal approval of ALL racers riding that class for that race. Those not meeting the age requirement will not be awarded points in the class.
2.0 MEMBERSHIPS/LICENSES 2.1 Professional License-A Professional race license may be obtained by remitting $60 along with an application to the VDTRA and will be valid for one calendar year.
2.3 Amateur License-Amateur race license may be obtained by remitting $40 along with an application to the VDTRA and will be valid for one calendar year.
2.4 Super Seniors’ License-Super Senior race license may be obtained by remitting $40 along with an application to the VDTRA and will be valid for one calendar year. Racers who are sixty years of age during the race season (calendar year) qualify for this license and will be eligible to race any professional and/or amateur class after their birthday.
2.5 Temporary Professional and Amateurs Licenses-Temporary licenses may be obtained by remitting $20 for a two day event and $15 for a one day membership. This will not be applied to a regular membership for a later date.
2.6 Support Memberships-Support memberships may be obtained by remitting $25 along with an application to the VDTRA and will be valid for one calendar year.
2.7 Lifetime License-Given by the VDTRA to members who have went above and beyond in the service of the VDTRA.
*Calendar Year is from January to December of the current race season.
2.8 Advancing from Amateur to Pro: An amateur racer may move up to professional at any time during the year by submitting a new application and paying the additional $20 fee. A racer may try a pro race for one weekend and if he/she feels they are not qualified to race professional may go back to Amateur status, but will forfeit the $20 fee. The Race Director must be notified of the change that weekend. A professional may surrender his/her license and obtain an amateur license by submitting a new application, at no additional charge, with no refund, and will not be eligible to run any more professional races during the season/calendar yea
Member input/Feed Back ** All Team/Motorcycle owners who do not ride will work directly with the VDTRA owners, All riders will work with the rider rep**
3.0 RESTRICTIONS FOR VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES
3.1 FLAT SLIDE CARBURETORS are legal on all motorcycles except the Honda XL/XR 500’s, Classic, Dinosaur, and Stock 650 classes. Honda XL/XR 500’s are legal in the following cases: Manufactured in 1978-1982 Maximum carburetor opening of 38 mm on Honda XL and XR 500s when racing in the Vintage-AM 600 and Vintage- Pro 600 Class. NO FLAT SLIDE CARBS WILL BE ALLOWED. (Larger carburetors are acceptable in all other classes) Displacement = (b2) x (.7854) x (h) x (x) x = num. of cylinders. No Radial Engines Except where stated. Harley Davidson Alloy XR 750s is legal in the following case Models must be 1980 and older (may use any year model lower end, including cases, and must use old style round port heads…No “D” port heads are allowed) They must run 31 mm restrictors. These restrictors must be provided by the owner or racer and are subject to inspection by the VDTRA. No restrictors are required in Vintage Modern Unlimited Class. All intake air for each cylinder must be induced through any required restrictors The restrictor cannot be modified or changed; no chamfering or “radiasing” of the inner diameter (ID) The area of the cylinder head side of the manifold plate, for a distance of 25.4 mm (1.0”) must be round and have a minimum inside diameter of 34 mm (1.339”) The intent is to maintain two areas on either side of the restrictor that will prevent any form of flow work that will offset the intended reduction in air flow and velocity No twingles Max. Displacement is 750cc plus .080” overbore No stroked engines No D-port or oval port heads. HEADS MUST BE ROUND PORT Use standard bore of 3.125” and stroke of 2.983” Alloy XR 750’s can use any size wheels; however, if you use anything larger than a WM 4.5 (2.75”) on the rear, you must use a dirt track front tire on the rear. You may use a regular dirt track rear tire on wheels smaller than a WM 4.5 (2.75”) No restrictions on cast iron XR750’s 3.2 RIMS AND TIRES: There is no rim width rule (except where stated). All tires must be of the class “C” or DOT type tread and must be utilized in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications. No trials or knobby tires will be allowed. All tires must be new or in like new condition prior to racing. XR 750’s (Alloy) can use any size wheels; however, if you use anything larger than a WM 4.5 (2.75”) on the rear, you must use a dirt track front tire on the rear. You may use a regular dirt track rear tire on wheels smaller than a WM 4.5 (2.75”) (No restrictions for cast iron XR’s)
3.3 BRAKES: A functioning rear brake is required in all classes except the Dinosaur and Classic classes. Calipers with any number of pistons may be used. 3.4 FRAMES: All dual shock chassis of “type built” on or before December 31, 1980 are acceptable as long as they are safely functional. Modern reproductions of these frames are acceptable. No single shock frames are allowed except where stated. 3.5 FORKS: All non-inverted forks of any size are allowed except in the Classic, Dinosaur or 650 Stock Limited class. Inverted forks are legal where stated. 3.6 SHOCKS: All shocks are legal except single-shock set ups unless other wise stated.
Like Design: Those engines that are continuations of a qualified engine and are like those engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1980. *All classes are subject to like design unless otherwise stated.* *All classes subject to change and or restructure as per VDTRA officials ruling* Examples are : To restrict or unrestrict a given rule to eliminate unfair advantages. Rules may also be changed to further develop new or existing classes. VDTRA reserves the right to R&D any class at any time. NOTE: National class winners receive a free entry fee for racing within the class that they are National #1. This reward does not include gate/pit fees. The rider must have adequate #1 plate on the motorcycle.
4.0 PROTESTS
Protests must be presented to the referee Race Director within 30 minutes of the last class raced. Engine displacement protests must be paid for in cash or by certified check and presented to the Race Director with the written allegations. The costs are as follows: Single Cylinder Two-Stroke $600 Twin Cylinder Two-Stroke $800 Single Cylinder Four-Stroke $600 Twin Cylinder Four-Stroke $800 A racer may refuse to have his/her motorcycle engine torn down at any time. That refusal will force him/her to forfeit any VDTRA points or cash winnings and that motorcycle will not be allowed to race in that specific class again until the owner agrees to have the motorcycle inspected for compliance. This rule is not retroactive. Since the motorcycle was not challenged in previous races, the racer may keep any and all points accumulated from previous races within that class and continue racing another motorcycle in that class. Restrictors may be checked at any time All Race Directors’ decisions are final. 5.0 VDTRA POINTS 5.1 National Championship points will be the sum of the National Series Points and the National Championship Points. 5.2 National Championship Races: The last race weekend of the season will be the National Championship. The National Championship may consist of a one-day event of racing or two, depending upon the venue. 5.3 Ironman Points: Final totals from Amateur classes will go towards Amateur Ironman points. Professional class points will go towards Pro Ironman points. Pro/Am class points will be added towards the appropriate amateur or pro, depending what is on the racers’ membership license. Super seniors’ can designate whether they want class points to go towards Pro Ironman or Amateur Ironman. 5.4 If a person races in a race and they are not eligible for any reason, they will not receive points. Everyone that finished behind that racer, that is eligible, will move up in points and place.
5.5 VDTRA POINTS SCHEDULE All race points will be awarded to all Amateur and Professional VDTRA members as follows: 1st place 25 points 8th place 13 points 2nd place 22 points 9th place 12 points 3rd place 20 points 10 place 11 points 4th place 18 points 11th place 10 points 5th place 16 points 12th place 9 points 6th place 15 points 13th place 8 points 7th place 14 points 14th place 7 point **BONUS Points 10 extra bonus points may be added to any race event on the schedule to help promote and or encourage travel...** 5.6 Tow Points-If a race is called due to inclement weather, darkness, or any other unforeseen circumstances, Five (5) tow points will be awarded those racers signed up, under the following conditions: If a make-up race is held within 24 hours, no tow points will be awarded for the original event. If the make-up race is held later than 24 hours after the called race, tow points will be awarded for the original event and the make-up race will be considered an additional event. Tow points will be awarded and entry fees will be refunded to those racers that have signed up for and paid fees for a specific race(s) if the race is called after sign up. If the race is called prior to sign up, it is up to the racer to contact the Race Director, in person, prior to leaving the venue so as to sign up for and receive tow points. *All VDTRA racers who start the race will be eligible for points. Starting a VDTRA race will be defined as crossing the start/finish line, under the green flag or light, in forward motion due to the power of an engine (no pushing the motorcycle across the line) and with the slated race group (it is against VDTRA rules to enter the track once a race has started unless otherwise allowed by a V.D.T.R.A. official). If a participant who started the initial race of a Red Flagged event is unable to race the re-start race, that racer will be given last place points. If more than one racer can’t re-start, the racers will be given points based upon their position in the race (to the best of the scorers ability) when they were last under power prior to an accident or having to stop for a red flag.
All Professional Classes will be 100% Payback. 100% of the professional race fees collected for the specific race will be distributed to that class as listed below with the exception of the Pro Singles Class, which will pay the top 50% riders. In the event of an odd number of riders, it will pay one position back. Ex.: 7 riders, the top 4 will be paid. If a purse amount is offered by a racetrack owner or promoter and rider count in the class / classes is below a predetermined number of racers then said class / classes will revert to the 100% payback format listed by V.D.T.R.A. Predetermined number of riders must be announced prior to race event. Ten or More Racers 1st Place 30%; 2nd Place 20%; 3rd Place 15%; 4th Place 10%; 5th Place 8%; 6th Place 5%; 7th Place 3%; 8th Place 3%; 9th Place 3%; 10th Place 3%
Nine Racers 1st Place 31%; 2nd Place 21%; 3rd Place 16%; 4th Place 10%; 5th Place 8%; 6th Place 5%; 7th Place 3%; 8th Place 3%; 9th Place 3%
Eight Racers 1st Place 32%; 2nd Place 22%; 3rd Place 16%; 4th Place 10%; 5th Place 8%; 6th Place 5%; 7th Place 4%; 8th Place 3%
Seven Racers 1st Place 33%; 2nd Place 23%; 3rd Place 17%; 4th Place 11%; 5th Place 8%; 6th Place 5%; 7th Place 3%
Six Racers 1st Place 34%; 2nd Place 24%; 3rd Place 18%; 4th Place 11%; 5th Place 8%; 6th Place 5%
Five Racers 1st Place 35%; 2nd Place 25%; 3rd Place 19%; 4th Place 12%; 5th Place 9%
Four Racers 1st Place 39%; 2nd Place 27%; 3rd Place 21%; 4th Place 13%
Three Racers 1st Place 46%; 2nd Place 32%; 3rd Place 22 Two Racers 1st Place 60%; 2nd Place 40%
5.8 PRESCRIBED RACE ORDER All VDTRA National Events maybe be held in the following order:
CLASSIC
DINOSAUR
OPEN AMATEUR Modern Amateur
VINTAGE-AM 600 Vintage 600 Amateur
VINTAGE SPORTSMAN
VINTAGE-PRO 600
VINTAGE-OVER 60
VINTAGE-OVER 45
VINTAGE-AM 650 STOCK LIMITED
MODERN UNLIMITED
VINTAGE-250/400
VINTAGE- TWINS
SpeedWay
1980's Vintage Amateur
1980's Vintage Pro
Open PRO Modern singles or twins
**Quad races may be interspersed at the Race Directors’ discretion. The Promoter Optional races must run in succession prior to or after the prescribed race order. *** new classes being offered in 2012 may be moved accordingly.
6.0 PROFESSIONAL CLASSES 6.1VINTAGE-PRO 600
AGE ELIGIBILITY: Must be 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: Only VDTRA Professional and Super Seniors’ may participate. ENGINE: Engines may be from 249cc-600cc displacements. Engines are limited to a single or twin cylinder, two or four stroke and manufactured prior to December 31, 1980 or like design.
6.2 Open PRO
AGE ELIGIBILITY The participant must be 21 years of age on or before the date of the race. Or 16 years of age with an AMA Pro Sport or Expert license. If the participant is under the age of 18, you must have both parents and/or legal guardians sign a waiver of liability. Parents, legal guardians, or authorized adults must remain present at all times during participation of VDTRA event. CLASS ELIGIBILITY Only VDTRA Professional and Super Senior racers may participate. ENGINE Engines must meet eligibility under the Vintage-Pro, Amature /twins/modern unlimited Class or the AMA GNC Pro Singles and Pro Twins Class. Aftermarket frames allowed.
6.3 1980's Vintage Pro AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must turn 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: Only VDTRA Professional and Super Seniors’ may participate.
ENGINE:
1977-1989 4 stroke singles may be bored up to 600cc or sleeved down to 600cc ***4 stroke singles over 600cc must use a maximum 38mm carburetor**** 750cc 4 stroke twins Harley Davidson XR750 and Honda RS750 must use 33mm restrictors with minimum 38mm carburetors No restrictors on other twins XR750s may not use 1989 or later components, specifically: d port heads, crankcases, pvl or motoplat ignition, cam cover, primary case, countershaft cover and oil pump Twin shock frame or mono shock frame FORKS: forks of any type or size.
This class covers period250/ 500 2 stroke singles, the Rotax and Honda RFVC and RS singles, and RS750 and XR750 twins as well as the Yamaha Virago twin dirttrackers and reflects racing as it happened in the 80's
7.0 AMATEUR CLASSES 7.1VINTAGE-AM 600
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for 12 months prior to the race date. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: Only VDTRA Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate. ENGINE: Engines may be from 249cc-600cc displacements. Engines are limited to a single or twin cylinder, two and four stroke and manufactured prior to December 31, 1980 or like design.
7.2 VINTAGE-AM 650 STOCK LIMITED
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license 12 months prior to the race date. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: Only VDTRA Amateur and Super Seniors racers may participate ENGINE: The engines must be stock twin cylinder engines manufactured as a 650c.c. (Up to .080 overbore), manufactured before December 31, 1980 or like design. Any exhaust system may be used. Only the stock carburetors as supplied on the motorcycle make and model may be used. Any motorcycle supplied with Hitachi CV diaphragm carburetors may substitute Mikuni CV BS 34/38 diaphragm carburetors not to exceed the size of the original carburetors. Any motorcycle supplied with Amal carburetors may choose between Amal Monobloc, GP or Concentric carburetors not to exceed the size of the original carburetors WHEELS: Any type of wheel may be used up to WM3 (2.15”) FORKS: Forks are limited to 36mm (no billet or adjustable clamps) FRAMES The center stand and brackets must be removed. Other frame alterations are limited to the elimination of unnecessary frame loops and brackets and the application of gussets and bracing. No changes in head angle are allowed. .3 Open AM
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must turn 16 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. If the participant is under the age of 18 you must have both parents and/ or legal guardians sign a waiver of liability. Parents, legal guardians, or authorized adults must remain present at all times during participation of VDTRA event. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: Only VDTRA Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate ENGINE: From 250cc and up displacement, single or Twin cylinder, 2 or 4 stroke engines may be raced 7.4 1980's Vintage Amateur AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must turn 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: Only VDTRA Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate
ENGINE:
1977-1988 4 stroke singles may be bored up to 600cc or sleeved down to 600cc ***4 stroke singles over 600cc must use a maximum 38mm carburetor*** 750cc 4 stroke twins Harley Davidson XR750 and Honda RS750 must use 33mm restrictors with minimum 38mm carburetors No restrictors on other twins XR750s may not use 1989 or later components, specifically: d port heads, crankcases, pvl or motoplat ignition, cam cover, primary case, countershaft cover and oil pump Twin shock or mono shock frame Forks: forks of any type or size
This class covers period250/ 500 2 stroke singles, the Rotax and Honda RFVC and RS singles, and RS750 and XR750 twins as well as the Yamaha Virago twin dirttrackers and reflects racing as it happened in the 80's
8.0 Vintage Twins, Vintage Sportsman, unlimited, Speedway Classes 8.1 VINTAGE-OVER 45
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 45 years of age on or before the race date. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur, and Super Senior racers may participate. ENGINE: Any displacement engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1980 or like design. Both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, single and twin cylinder may be raced.
8.2 VINTAGE TWINS
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years old or older. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA professional, amateur, and Super Senior racers may participate. ENGINE: Engines may be of any size displacement with two or more cylinders manufactured prior to December 31, 1980 or like design *The Harley Davidson Alloy XR 750 must use the 27.0 width tire when utilizing a rim larger than WM 4.5 (2.75). Harley Davidson 883 Sportsters must follow all AMA Sportster Performance rules.
8.3 VINTAGE- 250/400
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the date of the race and not have held an AMA professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur, and Super Senior racers may participate. ENGINE: From 0-400cc displacement engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1980 or like design . Engines may be single or twin cylinder. 2-Stroke or four stroke engines. (all engines subject to .080 overbore) All four stroke OHC engines manufactured as 400cc or smaller are limited to 400cc with a .080 over bore. Examples are XL 350 honda , DR 350, 400 suzuki , XT , TT 350 Yamaha , BSA 441 MX /B 50, Triumph T100,500cc Royal Enfield (Any Year Model).CB,CL,SL Honda .Two Valve Air Cooled Push Rod Engines may be 500cc With a .080 over bore. No XL/XR 500 Honda’s or TT/SR/XT 500 Yamaha’s allowed. **ALL OHC Engines must use stock stroke**
8.4 VINTAGE OVER 60
SUPER SENIORS AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 60 on or before the day of the race CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional and Amateur racers may participate ENGINE: Any displacement engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1980. Both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, single and twin cylinder may be raced.
8.5 MODERN UNLIMITED
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the date of the race and not have held an AMA professional license 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate ENGINE: No restrictions on engine age, displacement, number of cylinders or stroke apply to this class. Any Frame , any type of forks and mono shock set up allowed. fuel injection allowed on any motorcycle originally equipped as a fuel injected model. .
8.6 CLASSIC
(PROMOTER OPTIONAL) AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA Professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older. CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate ENGINE: 500cc displacement engines with overhead valves or 750cc flat head engines (open for TT). Engines may have either single or twin cylinders. They must be manufactured prior to December 31, 1968. Those engines that are continuations of a qualified engine and are exactly like those engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1968, are qualified. All preunit Royal Enfield 500cc single cylinder and 500cc twin cylinder motorcycles are allowed. NO BRAKES FRAMES: Motorcycles must use period frames. Either rigid racing frames or the engine manufacturers’ swing arm frame. Aftermarket reproduction frames are legal. RIMS: Wheels with a maximum width of WM3 (2.15”) are allowed FORKS: Fork tubes may be a maximum of 35mm in diameter. Nonadjustable Billet triple clamps are allowed 1950-1968 "50s-60s Vintage" Class A) 250cc, B) 750 SV, 500 OHV and 2 strokes, 900 TT Motorcycles year of approval for AMA competition may determine eligibility for class. Transmission, crankcases, cylinders and heads must be from the same manufacturer and model Manufacturers swing arm, Replicas of Manufacturers swing arm frame or rigid frame for that make and model or a period aftermarket rigid frame (Sonicweld or Swanson) may be used Manufacturers stroke and bore (bore + .080 allowed) No reed valves on two strokes Non-adjustable billet fork clamps may be used for tire clearance Axles and swing arm pivots must be steel Forks must be "conventional" not "upside down" with a maximum tube diameter of 35 mm Max displacement is A) 250cc or B) 750cc SV and 500cc OHV for flattrack, 900cc for TT CDI ignition may be used. Period type carbs only: Linkert M, L, or S series, Amal 29, 276, 76, TT, RN, Monobloc, Concentric MK, GP, TT, Tillotsen, Dellorto SSI, IRZ, and Mikuni flange mount or spigot mount (no flatslides, ) For the 250cc class max carb size is one 32mm for singles and two 28mm for twins No brakes on flattrack, on TT manufacturer's drum brakes only, no discs Maximum rim width is 2.15 inch, WM3, no "mag" wheels 2.70 X 7.0 X 19 or 4.00 width tire is max width
8.7 VINTAGE CLASSIC 250CC (PROMOTER OPTIONAL) AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA Professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate ENGINE: From 0-250cc displacement engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1968. 4-stroke or 2-stroke engines may be single or twin cylinder. 2-stroke engines may use one compression release per cylinder. No reed valve motors NO BRAKES FRAMES: Motorcycles must use period frames. Either rigid racing frames or the engine manufacturers’ swing arm frame without modifications RIMS: Wheels with a maximum width of WM3 (2.15”) are allowed FORKS: Fork tubes may be a maximum of 35mm in diameter. Billet triple clamps are allowed 8.8 VINTAGE SPORTSMAN.
AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA Professional license for the 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older
CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate ENGINE: 30.50 cu inch overhead Valve, 45cu inch side valve displacement engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1976 or like design. Open for TT Scrambles. Cast Iron XR 750 allowed. All 500cc Royal Enfield Motorcycles are allowed .080 allowable over bore. No stroked engines. ***TT/SR/XT 500 Yamaha’s & XR/XL 500 Honda’s/XL-XR 350 Honda’s are not legal.***
FRAMES: Motorcycles must use period Type frames. Rigid frame, engine manufacturers’ OEM swing arm frame, after market twin shock frame. Reproductions of all frames listed are allowed. RIMS: Wheels of any width are allowed FORKS: Fork tubes may be any size. No inverted forks allowed. Non adjustable Billet triple clamps are allowed Carb: All Round Slide Carbs are legal. No Flat slide carbs allowed. Brake: Any single piston or two piston brake caliper or Drum Brake may be used on the rear of the motorcycle. Front brake for TT Scrambles only.
Examples of legal Engines: T100 Triumph (All), 441 Bsa, 500cc Bsa, CL,CB,SL twin cylinder Honda’s (These are only examples of engines that are legal) 8.9 VINTAGE DINOSAUR (PROMOTER OPTIONAL) AGE ELIGIBILITY: The participant must become 30 years of age on or before the day of the race and not have held an AMA license for the 12 months prior to the race date. AMA Expert racers with a current license must be 36 years of age or older CLASS ELIGIBILITY: VDTRA Professional, Amateur and Super Senior racers may participate ENGINE/CARBURATION/RESTRICTORS: These motorcycles are restricted to a maximum engine displacement of 500cc (with over head valves) and 750cc (with flat head engines) and must be manufactured prior to December 31, 1951. Those engines that are continuations of a qualified engine and are exactly like those engines manufactured prior to December 31, 1951 are qualified. They should be as original as safety requirements may allow. NO BRAKES: The engine manufacturers’ rigid or plunger type chassis of “type built” on or before December 31, 1951 are acceptable. Modern reproductions of these frames are acceptable. FORKS: The manufacturers’ fork or those like the manufacturers’ forks for that model must be used. A maximum diameter of 35mm is allowed. Adjustable triple clamps are not allowed RIMS: Wheels with a maximum width of WM3 (2.15”) are allowed 1933-1951 "30s-40s Vintage" Class 750 SV, 500 OHV and 2 stroke, 1200 TT Motorcycles year of approval for AMA competition determines eligibility for class Fork assembly, frame assembly, gas tanks, oil tank, transmission, crankcases, cylinders and heads must be from the same manufacturer and model, later model swing arm frames may be substituted for rigid frames. Manufacturers stroke and bore (bore + .080 allowed) Non-adjustable billet fork clamps may be used for tire clearance Max displacement is 750cc SV and 500cc OHV for flattrack, Open for TT. No magnesium, titanium, or beryllium components Axles must be steel CDI ignition may be used. Period carbs only: Examples are- Linkert M or S series, Amal 29, 276, 76, TT, or RN (no flatslide carbs) No brakes on flattrack, on TT manufacturers drum brakes from that make and model No foot shift or hand clutch conversions on motorcycles originally hand shift and foot clutch Maximum rim width is 2.15 inch, WM3, no "mag" wheels 2.70 X 7.0 X 19 or 4.00 width tire is max width
Speedway (PROMOTER OPTIONAL) Class is open to all Speedway motorcycles. No Nitro may be added to fuel. Grass Track (Long Track) motorcycles are also legal.
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