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2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 2.47 (NEW) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
NEW DEFINITION
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
RACE DIRECTOR: Appointed by discipline commissioner to oversee the consistent running of an event series (e.g.: NZMX or
New definition required
NZSBK). The Race Director’s role is to oversee consistency of the series.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 2.62 (NEW) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
NEW DEFINITION
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
TECHNICAL STEWARD: Appointed by the Officials Commissioner for the role of overseeing machine technical conformity.
New definition required
Responsible for the overseeing and training of machine examiners.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 3.2a CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 3.2a MNZ may appoint Series Officials, including a race director and technical steward, to control Island and New Zealand Championships with multi round structures. Host clubs will appoint Event or Round Officials of appropriate grade to officiate that round and/or club Officials for training and assessment. Single round Championship Officials may be appointed by MNZ. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 3.2a MNZ may appoint Series Officials, including a race director and technical steward, to control Island and New Zealand Championships with multi round structures. Host clubs will appoint Event or Round Officials of appropriate grade to officiate that round and/or club Officials for training and assessment. Adding in Race director and Technical Steward Single round Championship Officials may be appointed by MNZ.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 3.2i CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Officials Commissioner (acting)
CURRENT WORDING
3.2i A Stewards report as supplied with the event permit must be completed by the Steward of the event for every permitted
event to the office of MNZ within seven days of the event being held.
The MNZ Office will forward a copy of the Stewards report and Medical report to the Club that ran the event and the Regional
Official of the Region.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
3.2i A Stewards report as supplied with the event permit must be completed by the Steward of the event for every permitted
event and forwarded to the office of MNZ within seven days of the event being held.
To bring MoMS in line with the MNZ App
The MNZ Office will forward make available on request a copy of the Stewards report and Medical report to the Club that ran
the event and/or the Regional Official of the Region.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 3.2j CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Officials Commissioner (acting)
CURRENT WORDING
3.2j A Clerk of the Course report as supplied with the event permit must be completed by the Clerk of the Course of the event
for every permitted event and forwarded to the Office of MNZ within seven days of the event being held. The MNZ Office will
forward a copy of the Clerk of the Course report to the Club that run the event, and the Regional Official of the Region.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
3.2j A Clerk of the Course report as supplied with the event permit must be completed by the Clerk of the Course of the event
for every permitted event and forwarded to the Office of MNZ within seven days of the event being held. The MNZ Office will
To bring MoMS in line with the MNZ App
forward make available on request a copy of the Clerk of the Course report to the Club that run the event and/or the
Regional Official of the Region.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 3.2k CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 3.2k Stewards should be visible by wearing an MNZ marked ‘Steward’ vest (Hi-Vis Yellow). This vest may not have club, sponsor or event branding. The Clerk of Course should be visible by wearing a MNZ marked ‘Clerk of Course’ vest (Hi-Vis Orange). This vest may have other branding. All other Officials should wear the ‘Hi-Vis Orange’ colour but none may be marked to give the impression they are the Steward or Clerk of the Course. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 3.2k Stewards should must be visible by wearing an MNZ marked ‘Steward’ vest (Hi-Vis Yellow). This vest may not have club, sponsor or event branding. The Clerk of Course should must be visible by wearing a MNZ marked ‘Clerk of Course’ vest (Hi-Vis Orange). This vest may have other branding. Stewards & CoC's must be identifiable Green vests may be worn by MNZ series Race Directors & Riders Representatives. All other Officials should wear the ‘Hi-Vis Orange’ colour but none may be marked to give the impression they are the Steward or Clerk of the Course.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 4.1b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
4.1b All event permit applications must be submitted to the MNZ Office with the appropriate fee. This application must arrive
at the MNZ office not less than 14 days (three months for MNZ Championship Events) prior to the proposed event date. Late
applications will require double fee payment.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
4.1b All event permit applications must be submitted to the MNZ Office with the appropriate fee. This application must arrive
Do we really want to restrict the time frame for applying for national permits?
at the MNZ office not less than 14 days (three months 90 days for MNZ Championship Events) prior to the proposed event
If so, it should read 90 days, the same as 4.10c
date. Late applications will require double fee payment.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 4.9b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
4.9b When Championships are being run, Supplementary Regulations must also be forwarded to the Coordinator.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
4.9b When Championships are being run, Supplementary Regulations must also be forwarded to the Coordinator for
Clarity
approval.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 4.10e CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
Promoting Clubs must notify all other Clubs, and the previous year's title-holder, of the date, venue and Supplementary
Regulations for the Championship at least 60 days before the event.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
Promoting Clubs must notify all other Clubs, and the previous year's title-holder, of the date, venue and Supplementary
Remove time frame
Regulations for the Championship at least 60 days before the event.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 5.2 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Officials Commissioner (acting)
CURRENT WORDING
5.2 Competitors wishing to compete in events shall cause themselves to be registered on the books of MNZ prior to
competing, by either forwarding to the MNZ Office a correctly filled in competition licence application form or completing the
online licence application. Such registration shall expire on the 30th June, or as determined by the Board of MNZ, with the
exception of international licences which will expire on December 31.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
5.2 Competitors wishing to compete in events shall cause themselves to be registered on the books of MNZ prior to
competing, by either forwarding to the MNZ Office a correctly filled in competition licence application form or completing the
Update to bring MoMS in line with licencing period changes at 2019 AGM
online licence application. Such registration shall expire on the 30th June one year from date of issue, or as determined by the
Board of MNZ, with the exception of international licences which will expire on December 31.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 5.2b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Officials Commissioner (acting) CURRENT WORDING 5.2b Any intending competitor who is under the age of 16 years must have his/her application for a competition licence endorsed by a parent or legal guardian. All applications for mini and junior class licenses must include a copy of their birth certificate. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 5.2b Any intending competitor who is under the age of 16 years must have his/her application for a competition licence endorsed by a parent or legal guardian. All applications for mini and junior class licenses must include a copy of their birth Update to bring MoMS in line with acceptable forms of identification. certificate or passport.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 5.2g CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Officials Commissioner (acting) CURRENT WORDING 5.2g Special Event Upgrade Licence: For the express purpose to enable the competitor to partake in one single New Zealand or Island Championship Event for the given licencing period. Limited to a single Special Event Upgrade Licence per licencing period for a competitor in any class. The decision of having a special event upgrade licence available for purchase is that of the host Club; and subject to Club application to MNZ. A Special Event Upgrade Licence can be issued to a competitor holding a current MNZ Club Licence who has competed in more than; three Senior previous MNZ permitted events; or six Junior previous MNZ permitted events in the class entered at Club level, proof of which shall be in the riders log book. The Steward of the meeting has jurisdiction to decline an application at his/her discretion. a) Host Club must apply to MNZ to offer a Special Event Upgrade Licence. b) Competitor must indicate to the host Club they will require a Special Event Upgrade Licence on pre-entry. c) Competitor’s log book will be clearly marked by the Steward that they used the sole Special Event Upgrade Licence. d) The provision of Special Event Upgrade Licence must not contravene Rules 5.2a and 5.2f. e) No provision of Special Upgrade Licence will be made by MNZ for Street Road Racing Events. f) Any competitor found to be in breach of the single use upgrade will be subject to Rule 5.2m and have their entry refused. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 5.2g Special Event Upgrade Licence: For the express purpose to enable the competitor to partake in one single New Zealand or Island Championship Event for the given licencing period. Limited to a single Special Event Upgrade Licence per licencing period for a competitor in any class. The decision of having a special event upgrade licence available for purchase is that of the host Club; and subject to Club application to MNZ. A Special Event Upgrade Licence can be issued to a competitor holding a current MNZ Club Licence who has competed in more than; three Senior previous MNZ permitted events; or six Junior previous MNZ permitted events in the class entered at Club level, proof of which shall be in the riders log book or proof from results of Electronic Lap scored events. The Steward To match change made to Off Road rule 15.3 in 2020 of the meeting has jurisdiction to decline an application at his/her discretion. a) Host Club must apply to MNZ to offer a Special Event Upgrade Licence. b) Competitor must indicate to the host Club they will require a Special Event Upgrade Licence on pre-entry. c) Competitor’s log book will be clearly marked by the Steward that they used the sole Special Event Upgrade Licence. d) The provision of Special Event Upgrade Licence must not contravene Rules 5.2a and 5.2f. e) No provision of Special Upgrade Licence will be made by MNZ for Street Road Racing Events. f) Any competitor found to be in breach of the single use upgrade will be subject to Rule 5.2m and have their entry refused.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 5.2j CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
5.2j Competitors will enter details including helmet brand, model and serial number in the front section of their log book. Any
change of helmet must be listed in this section. Competitors will also add details for the event they are entering in the Event
section. Competitors licence and log book must be produced at sign in and will be held by a Club official until the end of the
event at which time the rider will collect. Rider injury, machine faults, faulty riding gear, rider conduct, shall be noted in the
log book by the Steward or an appointee official. The Steward’s name must be recorded in the log book for each event listed.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
5.2j Competitors will enter details including helmet brand, model and serial number in the front section of their log book. Any
change of helmet must be listed in this section. Competitors will also add details for the event they are entering in the Event
section. Competitors licence and log book must be produced at sign in and will be held by a Club official until the end of the
Adding provision for using MNZ App to attend events when licence is not on hand or being renewed
event at which time the rider will collect. Rider injury, machine faults, faulty riding gear, rider conduct, shall be noted in the
log book by the Steward or an appointee official. The Steward’s name must be recorded in the log book for each event listed.
Riders may sign in using the MNZ App and digital logbook entries where available.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 6.1a CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
6.1a Competitors licence, log book and club card must be produced at sign in and will be held by the Steward until the end
of the event or at the Stewards discretion. Prior to the start of any event a riders briefing shall be held and is compulsory for
all riders to attend.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
6.1a Competitors licence, log book and club card must be produced at sign in and will be held by the Steward until the end
of the event or at the Stewards discretion. Prior to the start of any event a riders briefing shall be held and is compulsory for
Adding provision for using MNZ App to attend events when licence is not on hand or being renewed.
all riders to attend.
Riders may sign in using the MNZ App and digital logbook entries where available.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 6.1c CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Southland MCC CURRENT WORDING 6.1c Any rider that was signed in by a Parent or Guardian must have that person present at any Briefing or Protest. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 6.1c Any rider who is under the age of 16 years, that was signed in by a Parent or Guardian must have that person present at This proposed rule change was made to the board by the Judicial Committee after hearing a code of conduct complaint any Briefing, or Protest or consultation in relation to the issuing of any penalty or competitor infringement notice by the against an steward (dated 01/02/2020) involving a minor (technically a child). steward. As the chairman of that Judicial committee, I believe there is a need for this change to be implemented.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 6.4 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 6.4 A Riders Representative shall be elected by the competitors, at or prior to riders briefing to be available to represent the interest of riders to the Steward of the Meeting on questions of safety, or other matters involving the welfare of competitors, to attend any protest meetings as required under Chapter 7 of these Rules and to be available for a period up to thirty minutes after the completion of the days racing. In any event where a Riders Representative is a party to a matter being protested a substitute will be appointed by the Protest Committee. Members of the protest committee will be announced at the riders briefing. In National Championship and Major events the Riders Representative will not be a member of the Organising Club. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 6.4 A Riders Representative shall be elected by show of hands, by the competitors, at or prior to riders briefing to be available to represent the interest of riders to the Steward of the Meeting on questions of safety, or other matters involving the welfare of competitors, to attend any protest meetings as required under Chapter 7 of these Rules and to be available for a period up to thirty minutes after the completion of the days racing. In any event where a Riders Representative is a party to Clarify a matter being protested a substitute will be appointed by the Protest Committee. Members of the protest committee will be announced at the riders briefing. In National Championship and Major events the Riders Representative will not be a member of the Organising Club.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 6.4a CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
6.4a A non-competing rider’s representative may be selected by the Road Race Commissioner prior to any Championship
series of three rounds or more, must be announced 90 days prior to the first round of such series on the MNZ website.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
6.4a A Non-competing rider’s representatives may be selected by the Road Race Commissioner prior to any Major event,
allows for more than one and does not restrict with a timeframe
Championship or series of three rounds or more, must be announced 90 days prior to the first round of such series on the
inline with off-road rule change 2020
MNZ website.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 6.6a CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
6.6a In all events where a flag is used for starting the flag shall be held in a stationary position overhead and the event
shall start by a drop of the flag.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
6.6a In all events where a flag is used for starting, a red flag shall be displayed and then withdrawn prior to the starting
To match 14.3a
flag being the flag shall be held in a stationary position overhead and the event shall start by a drop of the flag.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 6.6h CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
6.6h Before a race has been started, all officials must leave the track with the exception of the starter, flag steward and lap
scorers who must be in a safe secure area.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
6.6h Before a race has been started, all officials must leave the track with the exception of the starter, flag steward and lap
What flag steward?
scorers who must be in a safe secure area.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 6.6k CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 6.6k A `Check Helmet Strap’ sign shall be displayed to competitors on the grid immediately prior to the start of every race or official practice. The sign will be properly sign written, black letters on yellow and be of a minimum size 60cm x 40cm. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 6.6k A `Check Helmet Strap’ or ‘Check Helmet’ sign shall be displayed to competitors on the grid immediately prior to the start of every race or official practice. The sign will be properly sign written, black letters on yellow and be of a minimum size 60cm Doesn’t need to be this specific, most clubs do not follow the specifics anyway. x 40cm.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 6.21 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 6.21 Stopping and Re-starting a Race: Should it be necessary to stop a race due to an accident, climatic or other conditions, a Red flag will be displayed at the finish line under the direction of the Steward or Clerk of the Course. Once instructed, all flag points are to display waved Red flags. a. Upon sighting the red flag, all riders are to: signal to notify following riders; safely stop racing; and return at reduced speed to pit lane, or the safest point on the track at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course (this place must be announced at riders briefing), where they will stop and await further instructions. b. The decision to stop a race for whatever the reason can only come from the Steward or Clerk of the Course. c. Any red flagged race may only be re-started or continued once. d. Points can only be awarded to riders that were racing at the instant of the red flag. e. The number of full laps completed by the lead rider prior to the race stoppage shall define the determinations below: i. If no more than two laps of the stopped race were completed: 1. The stopped race will be declared null and a re-start will take place, 2. This will not count for laps completed but does count as a start, 3. The re-start will take place as soon as possible and must occur no more than 60 minutes after the race has been stopped. If it cannot be re-run within this time it shall be declared null and void. This shall cause all parts to be null and void and no points will be awarded. 4. The re-started race will be for the full original race distance, 5. The original grid positions will be used, 6. The place of any machine unable to take part in the re-started race will be left vacant, 7. Machines can be repaired or replaced. However, they must meet the requirements of being on the track in terms of class eligibility and any machine checks etc., 8. Only those riders that took place in the original start can take part in the re-start, 9. All riders who took part in the first start are eligible to re-start. ii. If more than two laps, but less than 65% of the original race distance, have been completed: 1. The second part must occur no more than 60 minutes after the race has been stopped. If it cannot be continued within this time it shall be null and void. This shall cause all parts to be null and void and no points will be awarded. 2. The second part race distance will be the remainder of the original race distance, 3. The original grid positions will be used, 4. The place of any machine unable to take part in the second part of the race will be left vacant, 5. Only competitors who have completed at least 65% of the laps completed by the lead rider, and were racing at the instant of the red flag will be allowed to participate in the continued race, 6. Machines may be repaired, but not replaced, provided they have been approved by the Machine Examiner or the Technical Steward (whichever is applicable) before re-joining, 7. The final race classification will be established according to the finishing order of the last part of the race only and include only those who were racing at the instant of the red flag (if any), a. If 65% or more of the original scheduled race distance (in total) is completed full points will be awarded, b. If less than 65% of the original scheduled race distance (in total), but more than two laps, is completed half points will be awarded. iii. If 65% or more of the race distance is completed: 1. This shall be declared a full race, 2. The finishing order shall be at end of the last full lap completed by the lead rider and include only those who were racing at the instant of the red flag, 3. Full points will be awarded. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
6.21 Stopping and Re-starting a Race:
Should it be necessary to stop a race due to an accident, climatic or other conditions, a Red flag will be displayed at the finish
line under the direction of the Steward or Clerk of the Course. Once instructed, all flag points are to display waved Red flags.
a. Upon sighting the red flag, all riders are to: signal to notify following riders; safely stop racing; and return at reduced speed
to pit lane, or the safest point on the track at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course (this place must be announced at riders
briefing), where they will stop and await further instructions.
b. The decision to stop a race for whatever the reason can only come from the Steward or Clerk of the Course.
c. Any red flagged race may only be re-started or continued once.
d. Points can only be awarded to riders that were racing at the instant of the red flag.
e. The number of full laps completed by the lead rider prior to the race stoppage shall define the determinations below:
A) If no more than two laps of the stopped race were completed:
i. The stopped race will be declared null and a re-start will take place,
ii. This will not count for laps completed but does count as a start,
iii. The re-start will take place as soon as possible and must occur no more than 60 minutes after the race has been stopped. If
it cannot be re-run within this time it shall be declared null and void. This shall cause all parts to be null and void and no points
will be awarded.
iv. The re-started race will be for the full original race distance,
v. The original grid positions will be used,
vi. The place of any machine unable to take part in the re-started race will be left vacant,
vii. Machines can be repaired or replaced. However, they must meet the requirements of being on the track in terms of class
eligibility and any machine checks etc.,
viii. Only those riders that took place in the original start can take part in the re-start,
ix. All riders who took part in the first start are eligible to re-start.
Clarify
B) If more than two laps, but less than 65% of the original race distance, have been completed, then the race shall be in two
parts:
i. The second part must occur no more than 60 minutes after the race has been stopped. If it cannot be continued within this
time it shall be null and void. This shall cause all parts to be null and void and no points will be awarded.
ii. The second part race distance will be the remainder of the original race distance,
iii. The original grid positions will be used,
iv. The place of any machine unable to take part in the second part of the race will be left vacant,
v. Only competitors who have completed at least 65% of the laps completed by the lead rider, and were racing at the instant of
the red flag will be allowed to participate in the continued race second part of the race,
vi. Machines may be repaired, but not replaced, provided they have been approved by the Machine Examiner or the Technical
Steward (whichever is applicable) before re-joining,
vii. The final race classification will be established according to the finishing order of the last second part of the race only and
include only those who were racing at the instant of the red flag (if any),
a. If 65% or more of the original scheduled race distance (in total) is completed full points will be awarded,
b. If less than 65% of the original scheduled race distance (in total), but more than two laps, is completed half points will be
awarded.
viii. If no more than two laps of the second part of the race are completed, the final race classification will be established
according to the first part of the race and include only those who were racing at the instant of the first red flag, with half
points being awarded.
C) If 65% or more of the race distance is completed:
i. This shall be declared a full race,
ii. The finishing order shall be at end of the last full lap completed by the lead rider and include only those who were racing at
the instant of the red flag,
iii. Full points will be awarded.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 7.1.1 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Nelson MCC CURRENT WORDING 7.1.1 A Steward’s powers only operate within the days of the meeting as set out on the permit or until any matters raised at the meeting have reached conclusion. An example of this would be a technical inspection ordered at the meeting but not able to be done until later at an offsite venue and the resolution of inspection outcomes. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 7.1.1 A Steward’s powers only operate within the days of the meeting as set out on the permit or until any matters raised at the meeting have reached conclusion. The meeting shall be deemed to commence at the scheduled time and finish at the expiry of the deadline for the lodging of a protest and/or the time at which technical or sporting verification's have been concluded, whichever is the latest. Any machines sealed during the meeting or series may be subjected to technical Clarification of MNZ intent inspections and must remain as they were sealed, until inspected, or advised otherwise in writing by the Steward. An example of this would be a technical inspection ordered at a meeting but not able to be done until later at an offsite venue and the resolution of inspection outcomes.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 7.1.2b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Officials Commissioner CURRENT WORDING Matters Other Than Matters Under Protest or Complaints 7.1.2 The Steward may have any matter brought to his/her attention by any person or may observe a matter concerning the operation of the meeting, other than a matter which is under protest or which is a Complaint. In relation to these matters the Steward may, prior to the end of the meeting, take any or all of the following actions: a. investigate at the Steward’s sole discretion; b. hold a meeting of the parties to which all the parties affected must be invited, and at which all affected parties as take up the invitation to attend are given an opportunity to be heard; c. decide the matter and/or take such steps as the Steward feels are appropriate to remedy or dispose of the matter; and/or d. impose such penalties as required or as allowed by the Manual of Motorcycle Sport. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE Matters Other Than Matters Under Protest or Complaints 7.1.2 The Steward may have any matter brought to his/her attention by any person or may observe a matter concerning the operation of the meeting, other than a matter which is under protest or which is a Complaint. In relation to these matters the Steward may, prior to the end of the meeting, take any or all of the following actions: a. investigate at the Steward’s sole discretion; Improve wording b. hold a meeting of the parties to which all the parties affected must be invited, and at which all affected parties as that take up the invitation to attend are given an opportunity to be heard; c. decide the matter and/or take such steps as the Steward feels are appropriate to remedy or dispose of the matter; and/or d. impose such penalties as required or as allowed by the Manual of Motorcycle Sport.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 7.2.2 b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
b. be submitted to the Steward of the Meeting in writing and accompanied by a fee of $50.00. The fee can be paid in cash or
as a cheque;
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
b. be submitted to the Steward of the Meeting in writing and accompanied by a fee of $50.00. The fee can be paid in cash or
Motorcycling New Zealand’s bank no longer accepts cheques as of May 2021
as a cheque by direct credit to the MNZ bank account;2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 7.3.3 c CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
c) is accompanied by a filing fee of $750 paid by cash or cheque or a bank transaction confirmation that $750 has been paid by
direct credit to the MNZ bank account.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
c) is accompanied by a filing fee of $750 paid by cash or cheque or a bank transaction confirmation that $750 has been paid by
Motorcycling New Zealand’s bank no longer accepts cheques as of May 2021
direct credit to the MNZ bank account.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 7.4.8 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: NZ Classic Racing Register CURRENT WORDING ADDITION PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 7.4.8 All protest outcomes and subsequent penalties shall be documented and be made available on demand to MNZ All protest outcomes and subsequent penalties should be made available to MNZ licence holders, to show absolute transparency and fairness licence holders. and to ensure all penalties are applied equitably.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 8.2a CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 8.2a All helmets manufactured, as evidenced by the manufacturers date of manufacture labelling, more than 10 years prior to the date of an event may be impounded under the terms of rule 8.2e. Where no date of manufacture is visible on the helmet the onus is on the competitor to prove that the helmet is less than 10 years old. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 8.2a All helmets manufactured, as evidenced by the manufacturers date of manufacture labelling, more than 10 years prior to the date of an event may be impounded under the terms of rule 8.2e 8.2d. Where no date of manufacture is visible on the Reference Correction helmet the onus is on the competitor to prove that the helmet is less than 10 years old.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 10.2 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING SEE PROPOSAL HERE PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE SEE PROPOSAL HERE Clarify
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 13.11d - Deletion CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
13.11d The electronic timing devise shall record to at least one hundredth of a second.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
DELETE Technology has improved since writing of the rule2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 14.2b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 14.2b A "CHECK HELMET STRAP" sign shall be displayed to competitors on the dummy grid immediately prior to the start of every race or official practice. The sign will be properly sign written, black letters on yellow, and be of minimum size 60cm x 40cm. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 14.2b A "CHECK HELMET STRAP" or ‘Check Helmet’ sign shall be displayed to competitors on the dummy grid immediately prior to the start of every race or official practice. The sign will be properly sign written, black letters on yellow, and be of As per rule change application 6.6k minimum size 60cm x 40cm.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 14.3a CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 14.3a When the riders have lined up on the grid they are deemed to be under the starters control at the instant the RED FLAG reaches the side of the track. All riders must be stationary at the time the red lights are turned off or prior to the dropping of the green flag. In the case of minor movement and subsequent stop whilst under starter’s control, the designated officials will be the sole judge of whether an advantage has been gained. Any motorcycle that is judged to have gained an advantage, whilst under starters control shall be deemed a JUMP START. Starters control ends once the event commences ad per rules 6.6a and 6.6b. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 14.3a A red flag will be displayed to riders as they form upon the starting grid. When the riders have lined up on the grid they are deemed to be under the starters control at the instant the RED FLAG reaches the side of the track. All riders must be stationary at the time the red lights are turned off or prior to the dropping of the green flag. In the case of minor movement and subsequent stop whilst under starter’s control, the designated officials will be the sole judge of whether To provide context to the red flag an advantage has been gained. Any motorcycle that is judged to have gained an advantage, whilst under starters control shall be deemed a JUMP START. Starters control ends once the event commences ad per rules 6.6a and 6.6b.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 14.3b CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 14.3b A time penalty of 20 seconds is to apply to any rider jumping the start, this penalty is to be added at the end of the race. The offending rider is to be notified of the penalty within 30 minutes of the race/part race using a Competitor Infringement Notice. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 14.3b A time penalty of 20 10 seconds is to apply to any rider jumping the start, this penalty is to be added at the end of the race. The offending rider is to be notified of the penalty within 30 minutes of the race/part race using a Competitor More realistic penalty Infringement Notice.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 14.3c CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 14.3c At permanent circuits (e.g. Hampton Downs, Ruapuna etc.) any rider late for the start will be permitted to start from Pit Lane. The Clerk of Course will direct the Marshall to release the rider(s) immediately after the field has passed the pit exit road. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 14.3c At permanent circuits (e.g. Hampton Downs, Ruapuna etc.) any rider late for the start will may be permitted to start from Pit Lane. The Clerk of Course will direct the via Marshall or lights to release the rider(s) immediately after the field has So the CoC can allow for situations that may make a pit lane start unsafe passed the pit exit road or a point deemed safe by the Clerk of the Course.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: 14.7 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
14.7 Wet Weather Declaration:
Where weather conditions dictate, the Steward of the meeting may declare the Race/Day/or Meeting “wet” this brings into
play the relevant “wet weather” tyre regulations for those Classes affected.
Where the declaration is made immediately prior to a race, a suitable time period must be allowed to enable Competitors in
that race to change their wheels/tyres/setup.
Once the declaration is made, the onus remains on the Rider to fit the tyres he considers most suitable. Once declared wet,
racing will not be stopped due to changing track conditions – Unless the Steward and Clerk of the Course decide that the
conditions make it too dangerous to continue. Riders who wish to change tyres during a race declared wet must do so while
racing continues
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
14.7 Wet Weather Declaration:
Where weather conditions dictate, the Steward of the meeting may declare the Race/Day/or Meeting “wet” this brings into
play the relevant “wet weather” tyre regulations for those Classes affected.
Where the declaration is made immediately prior to a race, a suitable time period must be allowed to enable Competitors in
that race to change their wheels/tyres/setup.
Once the declaration is made, the onus remains on the Rider to fit the tyres he considers most suitable. Once declared wet,
Addition to wet weather rule
racing will not be stopped due to changing track conditions – Unless the Steward and Clerk of the Course decide that the
conditions make it too dangerous to continue. Riders who wish to change tyres during a race declared wet must do so while
racing continues
The Steward may reverse the wet weather declaration should conditions improve and allow.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: 14.10 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: The Circuit Club CURRENT WORDING 14.10 Road Race Championship Classes: Appendix B – Superlite, Appendix C – Superbike Appendix E – 650 Pro Twins Appendix F – Supersport Appendix G – 125GP/250 Mono Appendix H – 250 Production Appendix I – Supersport 300 Appendix J – Supersport 150 Appendix K – Gixxer 150. All technical and eligibility rules will be set by the Road Race Commission and published as an appendix to the Manual of Motorcycle Sport Competition Rules. The Road Race Commission shall have the power to vary these rules where necessary by notifying all competitors of the change. The Road Race Commission shall rule on any rule interpretation during the season and notify all competitors. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 14.10 Road Race Championship Classes: Appendix B – Superlite, Appendix C – Superbike Appendix E – 650 Pro Twins To prevent the changing of the rules as per the MoMS 24 hours prior to the NZSBK event taking place when clearly it was not Appendix F – Supersport in the best interests of the effected class or MNZ. As happened this year NZSBK 2021 with the cam timing adjustments, and Appendix G – 125GP/250 Mono during the end of 2020 with the homologation rules mysteriously re appearing and i think in 2019 with permissions to run a Appendix H – 250 Production Gen 2 engine in a Gen 3 frame. It must be remembered the the PRO TWIN group asked unanimously to have these rules Appendix I – Supersport 300 altered by way of remits and when the rules were published without these rules it was considered to be made out. If the Appendix J – Supersport 150 commissioner can make such changes without communication then what is the point of having rules ratified prior to being Appendix K – Gixxer 150. published. All technical and eligibility rules will be set by the Road Race Commission and published as an appendix to the Manual of It was later explained that the ruling for Cam timing had been omitted from the MoMS by way of an administration misstake Motorcycle Sport Competition Rules. The Road Race Commission shall have the power to vary these rules but only when an which is acceptable (mistakes happen). However some many months passed with the rules being published that caused interest of safety is a concern and by notifying all competitors and members at the evenT or prior to the event. where competitors to remove engine parts and then to have it announced by MNZ some hours prior to the commencement of NZSBK necessary by notifying all competitors of the change. The Road Race Commission shall rule on any rule interpretation during and without any consultation that said rule is no longer in force is not ideal, clearly this creates all sorts of uncertainties and in the season but only through or after discussion with the affected group (s) competitors at the time and the commissioner this case racers suffered large costs. must act towards the majority requirements of the effected group through consultation. Rules as published within the MoMS must stay in force and cannot be removed, altered or added to without discussion and majority approval within the effected MNZ group/s. and notify all competitors.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix B, 1.6 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Hamilton MCC
CURRENT WORDING
1.6 Twin cylinder, 2 or more valves, water cooled 4 Stroke up to 650cc.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
To allow both bikes that currently run in this class illegally (MT-07LA) and other new bikes that would be on similar
1.6 Twin cylinder, 2 or more valves, water cooled 4 Stroke up to 690cc.
performance levels to those that already run in this class to enter.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix B, 4.3 c CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Hamilton MCC
CURRENT WORDING
4.3 c) Over 500cc, two or more valves per cylinder and water cooled are restricted to 650cc, fuel as per rule 3.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
To allow both bikes that currently run in this class illegally (MT-07LA) and other new bikes that would be on similar
4.3 c) Over 500cc, two or more valves per cylinder and water cooled are restricted to 690cc, fuel as per rule 3.
performance levels to those that already run in this class to enter.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: Appendix E, Preamble, Paragraph 3 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: The Circuit Club CURRENT WORDING Pro Twin motorcycles require an MNZ homologation. At least 10 production machines of that make and model must have been imported into New Zealand, by the manufacturer or the New Zealand distributor representing the manufacturer. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE Pro Twin motorcycles require an MNZ homologation. At least 10 production machines of that make and model must have been imported into New Zealand, by the manufacturer or the New Zealand distributor representing the manufacturer. Where a New Zealand Importer (distributor) does not exist and the importer (distributor) is based in Australia and Current Case in hand would be Ducati. Importer is Australian based and not communicative or interested in NZ homologation. communication re homologation is not forthcoming then with MNZ Road Race Commissioner approval a New Zealand retail outlet could be engaged to provide suitable homologation.
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: Appendix E, Preamble, Paragraph 5 (deletion) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Hamilton MCC CURRENT WORDING The frame number of the machine will be registered by the competitor at each event. This must be the machine that is ridden in all races during the event. PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE DELETE Never been done and seems complete overkill
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix E, 5.1j (addition) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Hamilton MCC
CURRENT WORDING
NEW RULE
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
5.1 THE FOLLOWING MUST BE REMOVED:
To eliminate the advantage of factory fitted quick shifters and meet the rule of prohibited items
j) If fitted, any electronic quick-shift/auto-blip device2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix E, 9 f CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Hamilton MCC
CURRENT WORDING
9. THE FOLLOWING MAY BE REPLACED WITH PARTS NOT MANUFACTURED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MACHINE:
f) Exhaust system.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
9. THE FOLLOWING MAY BE REPLACED WITH PARTS NOT MANUFACTURED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MACHINE:
To reduce the cost and power advantage of the new generation bike
f) Exhaust system (excluding the Aprilia RS660)2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: Appendix E - rewrite CLUB/COMMISSIONER: The Circuit Club CURRENT WORDING PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE SEE PROPOSAL HERE
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: Appendix F, 1 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Kevin Goddard on behalf of Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 1. Supersport engine capacity: 501cc – 600cc 4-stroke 4 cylinders maximum 601cc – 675cc 4-stroke 3 cylinders maximum (including 750V twins) PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE Supersport engine capacity: 501cc – 640cc 4-stroke 4 cylinders maximum (machines from 601cc up to 640cc have technical limitations to ensure parity refer rules 10b (h)&(q) To allow the current 636 Kawasaki and other eligible bikes to join the Supersport class 601cc – 675cc 4-stroke 3 cylinders maximum (including 750V twins)
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: Appendix F, 10b (h) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Kevin Goddard on behalf of Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING 10b (h) Wiring loom, ECU and fuel injection control units, only the standard functions of OEM ECU's are permitted to be used (this excludes quick shifter functions) PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 10b (h) Machines from 501cc to 600cc - Wiring loom, ECU and fuel injection control units, only the standard functions of OEM ECU's are permitted to be used (this excludes quick shifter functions) Machines from 601cc to 640 cc, piggy back type fuel injection control units maybe used. ECU and ECU functions and limits To allow the current 636 Kawasaki and other eligible bikes to join the Supersport class must remain as standard, no flashing. Standard (OEM) wiring loom to remain in place
2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix F, 10b (q) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Kevin Goddard on behalf of Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
10b (q) Camshaft may be replaced, but the lift must remain standard
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
10b (q) Machines from 501cc to 600cc - Camshaft may be replaced, but the lift must remain standard.
To allow the current 636 Kawasaki and other eligible bikes to join the Supersport class
Machines 601cc to 640 cc Camshafts to remain as standard (OEM).2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix I, 1 CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Auckland MCC
CURRENT WORDING
1. Twin cylinder four stroke engines from 260cc up to 325 cc. Or single cylinder four stroke engines from 260cc to 380cc.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
This is to allow the inclusion of the Kawasaki EX400 and ER400 into SS300. This motorcycle is in the exact same category for sales of road
bikes as the Yamaha R3 and KTM 390 and is included in SS300 rules in all other countries and accepted by their governing bodies. With
restrictions to this larger displacement bike parity can be gained and this is already well proven by lap times compared from the Carl Cox
1. Twin cylinder four stroke engines from 260cc up to 399 cc. Or single cylinder four stroke engines from 260cc to 380cc.
Motorsport Cup Ninjas to National level SS300 bikes with full suspension modifications. The rules currently in place for the CCMS Cup Ninja
400’s are very simple to manage and would require no more resource to administer than is already in place to cover existing rules for all
other eligible models for this class.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix I, 7q CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Auckland MCC
CURRENT WORDING
q) Gearbox may be undercut.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
While all models across the class are essentially good motorcycles, all suffer from relatively poor gear shifting performance under racing
q) Gearbox: conditions. Regularly on upshifts they will revert to the original gear (ie change for 4th to 5th, it will jump back to 4th) causing:
a) may be undercut.
1) an over rev, or safety issue in drafting situations that this class is known for
b) Reinforcement of the change pawls
c) detent spring may be replaced 2) Mid corner on faster corners potential for a slide or run wide.
d) star shift wheel can be replaced or modified This change won’t increase the performance of one bike over another, but will reduce the potential for incidents on track and increase
longevity of the gearbox.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix I, 7 z-ad (addition) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Auckland MCC
CURRENT WORDING
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
z) Kawasaki EX and ER 400’s must retain original factory rear shock absorber. We have carefully considered the argument of standard suspension having slower corner speeds than a full aftermarket set
aa) Kawasaki EX and ER 400’s may use front fork pre load adjusters or spacers. Fork internals otherwise must remain standard. Fork oil
free.
up. This holds true in some respects but also is negated by the rider not having his aftermarket suspension set up well and so
ab) Kawasaki EX and ER 400’s may use aftermarket slip on or bolt on muffler. Original factory headers with catalytic converter must getting or having little or no advantage. Production based racing over the decades have always had different models with
remain original. different strengths giving an advantage on different parts of the race track.
ac) Kawasaki EX and ER 400’s may use a heat wrap material around catalytic converter to avoid damage to fairing paint through We have noted the 3 fastest laps at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park and Hampton Downs International Circuit as real world
excessive heat transfer.
ad) Kawasaki EX and ER 400’s may use aftermarket clutch springs to eliminate possible clutch slip under racing conditions. comparisons between a Current spec SS300 bike and the Ninja 400 Cup bikes.
SEE FULL EXPLANATION HERE2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD
RULE: Appendix J Preamble (2nd paragraph) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Kevin Goddard on behalf of Road Race Commissioner
CURRENT WORDING
This class has a restricted rider entry age of between 13 and 21 years old as of January 1st for that competition year. In special
cases, approval may be granted by the Road Race Commissioner on an individual basis for riders from 12 years of age to ride
in this production class. The basis of this approval will be a recommendation from a previous or current top level rider or
coach who shall commit to act as a mentor to the junior rider until
the rider is eligible for a Senior licence. All new riders are to wear a high visibility vest over their leathers for the first 5 events
at which they compete. Proof of these events will be from their log book.
PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE
This class has a restricted rider entry age of between 13 and 25 years old as of January 1st
for that competition year. In special cases, approval may be granted by the Road Race
Commissioner on an individual basis for riders from 12 years of age to ride in this
production class. The basis of this approval will be a recommendation from a previous or
Lift the maximum age to open the class to more competitors. Feedback is that for someone getting into racing at say 20 years
current top level rider or coach who shall commit to act as a mentor to the junior rider until
the rider is eligible for a Senior licence. All new riders are to wear a high visibility vest over of age, the available window they can compete is too short
their leathers for the first 5 events at which they compete. Proof of these events will be
from their log book.2021 PROPOSED RULE CHANGE - ROAD RULE: Appendix J, 10j (addition) CLUB/COMMISSIONER: Kevin Goddard on behalf of Road Race Commissioner CURRENT WORDING NEW RULE PROPOSED NEW RULE REASON FOR CHANGE 10 j) Side stand brackets maybe shortened or removed; Care must be taken to not damage the frame rail during the removal process. This is already in place and was done at RD1 of NZSBK 2021 by the Road Race Commissioner. New rule to update the rules to The approved method is to use a steel cut off blade on an angle grinder. what is in place.
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