Murraylands Cycle Speedway Club

TYPES   OF   RACES

GATE START RACES

All riders start on the cement grid in a straight line. A maximum of 6 riders per race..Starter Tapes/Gates are used to begin the race. There are 2 gate races on normal points race days at Murraylands Club.

HANDICAP START RACES

Staggered starting pattern at different positions on the track. Designed to provide the slower riders with an opportunity for a higher finishing position and at the same time hone the skills of faster riders by making them weave through riders to reach the front.

POINT RACING DAYS

Normal racing days, casual riders are welcome to attend, however only members receive finishing points for their races. these points are tallied towards their end of year trophies. Each member must complete 75% of these days (from their joining date) to receive end of year trophies.

every rider on the track gets points - not just the first 4, plus bonus points are given to every rider for being at briefings and clean up

CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS

Each club runs closed championships for their members only. They are run the same way as normal points racing days except that medallions or trophies are presented on the day. At Murraylands club each rider must have completed 50% of normal race days since their joining date and have raced in 2 out of the 3 meetings prior to the event to qualify . Medallion Day - Is where every rider on the day gets a medallion, and Club Champion Day same rules to qualify but every rider on the day gets a trophy.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

All cycle speedway clubs hold these events at different times throughout the year. Any member of any cycle speedway club may nominate to race in these events. Trophies are awarded to the top four (4) riders in each division ( except for tiny tots and they all receive a momento for participating.) Riders will race 4 gate start races to determine which riders from each age group (with the highest points from first 4 races ) will go into the sudden death finals for their age group for the trophies.

INTERCLUB EVENTS - TEAM RACING

The four South Australian clubs compete against each other for a perpetual trophy. Each club hosts 1 event per year, 6 riders on the grid - 2 from each club - all gate starts for 3 races. Normally the fastest riders from each club (2 or 3 from each division) are selected to represent their clubs team (except tiny tots). Team racing uses a very different style of race tactics than that used for individual racing. Each team races 3 times per year using a bye system. The Teams... Salisbury Jets, Findon Comets, Lefevre Dolphins and Murraylands River Rats

DUE RECENT DROP IN NUMBERS / TRAVELLING COSTS OUR CLUB HAS WITHDRAWN FROM INTERCLUB COMPETITION FOR THE TIME BEING.

LEAGUE RACING - TEAM RACING

Another form of team racing where clubs compete against each other, also each club hosts 1 event per year but with only 4 riders on the grid at one time instead of 6. There are only 2 groups Division 1 - which is anyone on a 26 inch machine and Division 4 - which is anyone on a 20 inch machine.

SIDECAR RACING -

Each machine has a rider and a swinger, 3 lap races, we only permit 4 machines on the track at one time due to their size/width. Sidecar racing is done in the opposite direction of normal racing because of the side chairs. and their are also strict requirements of the size and fittings on these machines.

 

RACE   BIKES

A cycle speedway racing bike shall not be fitted with... brakes, brake attachments, gear levers, mudguards, chain guards, toe clips or straps, light brackets, wing nuts, pedals with sharp points, bladed spokes, tuffs, any form of multi gears or any other fitting considered by the referee to be dangerous to other cyclists on the track.

Chain tension devices are permitted, providing no thread is protruding beyond the end of a single locking nut. Wheels Tyres and pedals shall not contain any additional fittings, i.e. refelectors, studs, toe straps,full metal pedals are not permitted, 1 spare uncovered sprocket on the rear wheel is permitted.

Handlebars shall not exceed 75cm (30 inches) in width, measured in a straight line from end to end. Each end shall be protected by a soft substance, preferably good handlebar grips.

Wheel spindles shall not protrude more than 18mm outside the forks. Not more than 5mm of thread shall be exposed beyond the wheel nut. Only one wheel nut each side of the the spindle on the outside of the fork.

Basically the frame / forks / seat / handlebars / wheels can be of any type that the rider is comfortable using - as long as it all conforms to their age group / bike size and the machine fits all other safety requirements. 

Riders must not change bikes/machines during a race except that bikes/machines may be changed for a re-start or re-run.

Clothing must cover the rider from the neck down, long sleeves and pants (no snap pants). Full finger gloves, closed in shoes and bicycle helmets are compulsory.

      

SIDECAR  RACING

This is only a brief summary of the rules / guidelines for a full copy of this information contact us by email.

MACHINES

1. The maximum wheel size of the bike is 24 inch .... the minimum wheel size of the bike is 20 inch

2. The maximum wheel size of the chair is 20 inch ... the minimum wheel size is 16 inch

3. The maximum total width of the sidecar is 1 metre. from outside tip of handlebar to the outside tip of the chair.

4. The maximum width of handlebars is 600mm ( 60 cm )

5. The minimum width of platform for the passenger is 300mm ( 30 cm )

6. A suitable handle for passenger to hold onto is required

7. The rear frame triangle of bike facing platform is to be covered

8. The machine must not be fitted with full metal pedals, brakes, lights, mirrors, reflectors, etc etc.

9. The machine must not have any sharp points / edges, wheel spindles must be no more than 3 threads exposed passed the wheel nut

10. The handlebars must be plugged and covered with handlebar grips.

Sidecars have 3 lap races,        Only 4 machines on the track at one time,        They race in a clockwise direction,

Riders and passengers must be dressed appropriately - helmets, gloves, long sleeve top, long pants, closed in shoes.

Riders and passengers must be members of our club to compete in points races.