2016 Blackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic Road Races

Important Information - you must read this before registering

The lead-in price quoted is based on entry into one race for an MCUI/FMN member rider, including the surcharge for the event.  The price was correct as at 13th January 2016.  Registrations made via this web page are purely registrations to race in the Southern 100 Post-TT Races, and do not include travel to the Isle of Man nor any accommodation.  You can book travel and accommodation by heading to our dedicated travel page.

The registration is operated by Visit IOM.  When making a registration you are accepting our Terms & Conditions of business.

• Full payment for registration into your chosen events is required at the time of booking.  
• Open to holders of the 2016 FIM Non Championship International/National Licences issued by the ACU/SACU or a Federation (FMN) whose country is a member of the European Union. Entrants should be aged at least 18 years old.
• You declare that the motorcycle entered complies in every detail with the regulations and that the particulars entered are correct.
• All ACU/SACU licence holders are covered by the ACU’s Public Liability and Personal Accident cover. The Public Liability policy provides cover for up to £30 million in each and every claim. Competitors from other Federations/MCUI will be required to provide a start permission from their respective FMN/MCUI which confirms that medical/repatriation cover is in place for the event. 
• The organisers undertake to insure each rider and passenger indemnifying them against any third party claim made, arising out of the races or the official practice excluding claims by any other rider or passenger, entrant, sponsor or mechanic.
• All other competitors must produce a copy of their start permission issued by their own federation (this includes MCUI members), This must confirm that, during the meeting and the official practice, they are insured against the risk of personal accident in accordance with the FIM Sporting Code but with additional cover for Medical Treatment and Repatriation costs, as follows: - 25,000 Euros – Death. - 50,000 Euros - Temporary Partial Disablement - 185,000 Euros - Medical Treatment- 75,000 Euros - Repatriation costs.
• If entries are oversubscribed in Races 3,4,5,6,7 & 8 a combined support race may be added on Monday morning.
• Held under A.C.U. Permit ACU46371 FIME Permit No. tba. Permanent Course Licence No 028.
• The Meeting which is European Open National Status, will be held under the National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations of the A.C.U., these Supplementary Regulations and any other further instructions issued or official announcements made. Each entry, if accepted, will form a contract between the Southern 100 Club and entrant/rider, which will be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with Isle of Man Law. Each of the parties irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the Isle of Man Courts in respect of any legal action or proceedings arising out of the contract or the participation of the entrant/rider in the meeting.
• The definition of a “Classic” machine is given in the appendix of these regulations, with the exception of Race 5/8 where machines must comply with the Post Classic Eligibility Rules Group One/Two.
• A Concourse d’Elegance will be held at Castletown Market Square on Tuesday 31st May, between 2.00pm. and 4.00pm.
• OFFICIAL Stewards of the Meeting: A.C.U. Steward – I.O.M. Centre Steward– TBA Club Steward – Des Evans; Clerk of the Course: Peter Oates; Deputy Clerks of the Course: Andy Clark and Ruth Costain; Assistant Clerk of the Course: Mark Quayle Incident Officer: Andy Clark; Chief Club Marshal: Dave Ali; A.C.U. Timekeeper in Charge: Kevin Brookes; Chief Technical Official: Mike Chapman; Chief Medical Officer: Dr. Gruff Evans; Media Officer: Phil Edge; Secretary of the Meeting and Child Protection Officer; George Peach, Ellerslie House, 128 Malew St., Castletown Isle of Man IM9 1LT (Phone 01624 822546 - Mobile 07624 471301) e mail: georgepeach@manx.net.
• Entry Fees will be refunded in full only if an entry is refused or the Meeting is cancelled or postponed for more than 24 hours.
• No registration will be accepted if the Competition Licence No. is omitted or the words “applied for” inserted.
• Current Competition Licences must be produced when signing on. Any Rider who fails to do so may only be permitted to take part in the Meeting at the discretion of the Stewards of the Meeting and may be liable to a fine not exceeding £10.00.
• In the interest of safety, the Southern 100 Club would like to make it clear that entries have to be of a standard equal to the status of the meeting.The Southern 100 Club reserves the right to withdraw any competitor/machine it considers not to be of the standard required to make the meeting as safe as possible.
• Up to 48 entries will be accepted in all solo races, however only 32 riders are allowed to start: these will be made up of the fastest 28 riders in qualifying plus 4 nominated by the Southern 100 Club. In the sidecar classes up to 25 entries will be accepted, however only 20 riders will be allowed to start, these will be made up of the fastest 17 riders and three nominated by the Southern 100 Club. Any rider failing to achieve a minimum qualifying time of 120% of the average time of the three fastest riders in the class, will be deemed to be a non-qualifier.
• Entries will be considered in order of receipt as received by the Race Secretary before the Official closing date of entries, on 30th March 2016. The Southern 100 Club reserves the right to refuse any entry.
• Riders will be notified within fourteen days of receipt of entry whether they have been accepted, held in abeyance, accepted as a reserve or refused. Reserve riders so nominated are offered the opportunity to withdraw, but if they elect nomination as same, they must accept in writing within 48 hours of receiving such notification. Any rider who attends and is not called to ride in any event will have the entry fee refunded, less any Insurance Premium incurred to cover practising.
• CHANGE of MACHINE or RIDER as in A.C.U. N.S.C., applications must be made to the Clerk of the Course in writing, c/o The Secretary of the Meeting at least 1 hour before the start of the race concerned.
• Trophies will be awarded to the winner of each race. The first three finishers in each race will receive a replica. The winner will also receive a garland and the first three finishers will receive a commemorative hat.
• In the 500cc Race the rider of the first Twin Cylinder machine to finish will receive the Cliff Gobell Trophy.
• The rider of the first Single Cylinder machine to finish will receive the Peter Jarmann Trophy In the 350cc Race the rider of the first Single Cylinder machine to finish will receive the Eddie Byers Trophy.
• The highest placed newcomer in each race will also receive a trophy and a cash award of £50.
• All competitors flagged as finishers will receive a Finishers' Plaque provided that they have completed two-thirds of the total number of laps for that race and finished within 5 minutes of the winner. Only one Finishers' Plaque will be awarded irrespective of the number of races a competitor finishes.
• All competitors must collect their Finishers' Awards and Trophies at the Prize Presentation on Tuesday 31st May at 2.00pm. in Castletown Square. If you are unable to attend it is imperative that you inform the Secretary of the Meeting on Monday afternoon 30th May before 5 p.m. so that alternative arrangements can be made. The onus is on the rider to notify the Secretary of the Meeting if he has not received a Finishers' Award or Trophy that he is entitled to.
• All Cups and Trophies are for Annual Competition and shall remain the property of the Southern 100 Club.
• The Course is 4.25 miles in length and has an average width of 25 feet with right and left hand bends. The road surface is tar macadam. All events will be run in a clockwise direction of the course.
• Riders are required to produce their protective clothing, helmets, boots and gloves, and identification disc for checking by the Technical Officials at signing-on.
• Before commencing practice each day and for every race all riders shall present their motorcycle to the Technical Officials for preliminary examination as is stipulated in A.C.U. N.S.C.
• After Technical Verification all machines must remain in the park-ferme prior to practising or racing.
• For Classic Machines the A.C.U. have granted a waiver for this Meeting of the noise level permitted.
• If competitors have a spare machine for a race (which must be qualified) they must let the Secretary know so that the necessary paperwork can be completed and the Technical Officials informed.
• Practising on the Course, which will be closed to the public, will be regulated and supervised by the Southern 100 Club. The practice will be timed to help determine grid positions. Prior to practising all newcomers must complete 2 laps of the circuit. One lap will be after the signing on when the rider/driver will be taken around the course by a Southern 100 Club Official. A further lap for sidecars and solos, who will each set off behind separate Travelling Marshals must be completed to familiarise themselves with the circuit. It is expressly forbidden to overtake the Travelling Marshal on this lap.
• Before commencing each practice every competitor shall present their motorcycle at Technical Control for preliminary examination as is stipulated in A.C.U. N.S.C.
• Practice laps will be recorded only when completed within the times specified. A competitor/driver will not be allowed to start a race unless they have ridden at least four laps of the Course in practice, and a minimum of two practice laps on each machine entered by them one of which must be completed in the qualifying time which is 120% of the time of the quickest competitor in the same class. A Passenger must qualify by accompanying the driver he intends to race with for at least two laps, (newcomer 4 laps) during the practice periods. Passengers may only race with the driver with whom they have qualified.
• Under exceptional circumstances, and when a competitor/driver has previous knowledge of the course, permission to race may be granted by the Clerk of the Course, any competitor failing to achieve the qualifying time or the requisite number of laps may protest to the Clerk of the Course between 10 am and 11 am on Sunday Morning, for permission to start. N.b. The Grid Lists will be published at the Race Office on Saturday evening before 7 pm and on the Southern 100 web site www.southern100.com.
• Under exceptional circumstances and with the permission from the Clerk of the Course a competitor may be allowed to practice out of class, or behind a sighting lap for a race, where they must stop at the start line and after the race has started proceed when indicated back to the paddock. Any such laps may be counted as qualifying laps but would NOT BE TIMED to help determine grid positions.
• All races will be clutch starts.
• For all solo races there will be a massed start of up to 32 riders, machines will be lined up in rows according to published grid lists.
• For the Sidecar race there will be a massed start of up to 20 riders, machines will be lined up according to published grid lists.
• All Races will be started by turning off the red lights, which are situated on Race Control on the right hand side of the circuit. If orange lights are displayed when the red lights are on, this indicates a delayed start, and engines must be stopped.
• For all races no mechanic or attendant will be permitted on the grid. Any infringement will result in disqualification.
• The chequered flag will be displayed as the winner crosses the finishing line and will be kept displayed thereafter until the last rider finishes that lap.
• Only riders crossing the finishing line within five minutes after the winner, having completed at least two thirds of the total of number of laps for that event will be counted as a finisher.
• Maximum tyre size will be in accordance with CRMC Standing Regulations. The use of slick tyres (including hand-cut) will only be permitted in Races 5 & 8, in accordance with the standing regulations of the Forgotten Racing Club. Wet weather racing tyres will only be permitted for Sidecars and Post Classic Machines. Tyres should have short stem type valve (on slick tyres) and approved valve caps. All spoked wheels must have inner tubes fitted.
• Number plates must be supplied by the competitor and must conform to the RAL colour table as per the 2016 ACU Handbook. Lightweight - Green; Junior - Blue; Senior - Yellow; 850 Classic - White; Sidecars - White; Post Classic Jnr - Orange; Post Classic Snr - Red.
• In the interest of course safety the following apply - red flag means immediate stop; yellow flag waved imminent danger ahead rider must be prepared to stop; yellow flag stationary danger ahead riders must slow down, there will be no overtaking until the green flag is displayed; green flag course is clear (to be shown after yellow flag); yellow and red striped flag means lack of adhesion on the track; a black flag with orange disc along with the rider’s number will be displayed on the approach to Ballabeg Hairpin, Cross Four Ways and Castletown Corner where the rider must stop at the corner involved. A black flag along with rider’s number will be displayed at the start, the rider must return to the Paddock and cannot restart. A white flag with a diagonal red cross (rain flag) shown motionless indicates rain or damp conditions causing deterioration of adhesion on this section of the course.
• Transponders (TranX260) or similar are compulsory, please ensure that you let the Secretary know if you require to hire Transponder(s), by selecting the number of transponders on the event selection page. The onus is on the competitors to ensure that their Transponder is charged before each day of competition and is fitted in the approved position. n.b. each machine must have a different transponder.
• In the event of a race being stopped prematurely before half distance, it may be restarted or a result declared, at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. If a race is stopped at half distance or more, a result will be declared.
• Only Fuels approved in the A.C.U. Regulations will be permitted. Refuelling of participating motor-cycles will not be permitted during any race comprising the meeting. Breach of this regulation will entail automatic disqualification.
• It is compulsory that all 4 stroke machines including Sidecars have an oil containment system fitted.
• If a rider stops for any reason, he must wheel his machine clear of any corner and generally must leave a perfectly clear course for other competitors.
• RIDERS SHALL NOT RIDE OR WHEEL THEIR MOTORCYCLE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THAT IN WHICH A RACE IS BEING RUN.
• During the course of an event, a rider may receive assistance only from his mechanic, and only in the defined ‘Pit Area’. On the commencement of a race if the rider fails to start his machine, he must pull into the left hand kerb where he may receive the assistance of his mechanic.
• During the course of a race, outside assistance at any other part of the Course, and by any other person is prohibited. BREACH OF THIS REGULATION MAY ENTAIL DISQUALIFICATION.
• RIDERS BRIEFING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD FOR ALL COMPETITORS AT THE SIGNING-ON, ON THURSDAY 26th MAY at Morton Hall at 7.00pm to 9.00pm All local competitors must attend on Thursday.
• ALL RIDERS MUST ATTEND A BRIEFING MEETING BEFORE BEING PERMITTED TO PRACTICE. n.b. Any Competitors who are unable to get to the Island for the briefing meetings, must inform the Secretary of the Meeting so that an alternative briefing meeting can be arranged.
• Medical Certificates will not be required, but the Southern 100 Club may require any rider or passenger to undergo a medical examination by a Doctor or Medical Board.
• The Southern 100 Club reserves the right to measure any machine at the competitor's expense. By order of the Committee, Southern 100 Motorcycle Racing Ltd., George Peach, Secretary of the Meeting, Ellerslie, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 1LT Phone (01624-822546) Mobile 07624 471301.
• No racing motorcycle may be driven on the open roads at any time, unless the person driving such a motorcycle is covered by insurance in accordance with the requirements of the Isle of Man Road Traffic Acts. Drivers using racing motorcycles not covered for insurance for ordinary road use, who wish to ride their machines to and from the start etc., must ensure that they arrange the necessary insurance cover themselves. 
• Any competitor who finds himself stopped around the course should be aware that once the roads are officially opened they must not ride their machine on the roads unless covered by their own insurance.
• Third Party and Personal Accident Insurance (as stated in the ACU Handbook, no weekly benefits) during the races and official practices are included in the entry fee.