Minimoto Racing Association of Great Britain NewsFeedhttp://www.mmra.org.uken-usCopyright 2008 MiniMoto Racing Association of Great BritainPresentation info has been posted on the forums - see the post over herehttp://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=592008 British Championships Presentation Party amp; AGM NOVOTEL HOTEL - Bostock Lane, Long Eaton, M1 Junction 25, NG10 4EP,nbsp;NOTTINGHAM. Telnbsp;(+44)1159465111, E-mailnbsp;H0507@accor.com, Location amp;amp; access Saturday 22nd November - The AGM will be in the afternoon, time to be announced. Be there It#039;s your club - you vote and change the rules Buffet for those attending. The Presentation Party in the evening will consist of a 3 Course meal and trophy presentation, bar amp; disco, and a special guest to do the honours. Price: pound;20 adults, pound;10 kids. Details of meals and times to follow shortly.http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=58Sorry for lack of info re: Rd8 It would appear we all got slightly too relaxed in the long 6 week gap... apologies from the Committee to all members for lack of updates... normal service has been resumed Rd9 - Llandow - SATURDAY 25th and SUNDAY 26th AUGUSTIt#039;s here - the last round of the season... For some their class#039; champions have already been decided, but for others it#039;s still damn tight at the top.The Funbike class is a close scrap between Stephan Castille and Michael Corduroy with just 58 points between them... The Pitbike classes are even closer The F1 sidecars have a grand 87 points between 1st and 5th place holders, so the top 3 could be any of them... Just 15 points (or should that be pints) separates class leader Mick Williams from 2nd place runner Gordon Martlew, with Mike Mantell amp; Tamzine Hanks snapping at their heels from a tied 3rd place.It#039;s all to play for in the little leagues between Harry Coomber and Josh Daley in the Jnr Proddy B class, whilst the Snr Proddy A boys are nudging shoulders at the front of the runnings... Luke Shelley is clinging to the lead by the skin of his teeth with just 2 points over Gareth Williams.With equally close battles in many of the remaining classes, Round 9 at Llandow looks certain to be an entertaining end to the season. There MAY be a practice day on the Friday. Check the Forums for any update confirmation of this. Saturday kicks off as per normal with Rider#039;s Briefing around 9am... 1x 10min Practice, 2x 15min Qualifiers (unless you#039;re a sidecar, in which case it#039;s 2x 10min practices, 2x 10min qualifiers). Raceday consists of the usual morning warmup (5mins) followed by 4 races (other than the Pitbike class which has the usual 3x longer races). CONDITIONS:- ALL dogs to be kept on a leash as soon as track time begins, until the day#039;s track time is over No loud music after 11pm No race engines run before 8am No race engines run after 6pm No generators after midnight No fires other than small bbq Any damages to facilities will be charged to the rider (or parent guardian in the case of Juniors) No litter is to be left in your pit area or campsite (Please can all competitors take their rubbish home or use the bins provided) NO SCOOTERS OR PUSHBIKES in the paddock from 9am til end of the day#039;s sessions NO RIDING IN THE PADDOCK... at all. Anyone caught doing-so will sacrifice their qualifying position on the grid WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING and be made to start from the back for the duration of race day. Abusive language behavior towards officials will incurr a pound;25 fine. All offenders will be noted and in the case of recurrence, more serious action may be taken. We are NOT an ACU Governed club. We run our OWN rules, and it is these rules which apply to our events... other Governing Bodies rules DO NOT apply to MMRA events. Any breach of the above condtions may incurr a pound;25 fine at discretion of the Clerk of the Course (Marci or Si Ibbotson). Serious breaches may face ejection from the circuit andor ban. Your Race Entry is considered acceptance of the above conditions. As per usual... PLEASE CHECK THE FORUMS FOR ANY FINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO TRAVELLING. Issue 6 of Tinybikes containing postal entry forms, Rd8 results, Championship Standings, and Rd8 Fastest Laps will be available online soon from the TINYBIKES link across the top of this page, and results from Rd7 amp; Rd8 should appear to the left at somepoint within the next hour or so. http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=5730 amp; 31 AugustRiders need to be aware (apologies that this didn#039;t make it into TinyBikes) that all minimotos, pitbikes and metrakits must be fitted with nylon bar-ends, footpegs, spindle bobbins etc from henceforth at Rowrah - any protruding metal part of the vehicle likely to touch ground needs to have a nylon-type protector applied. This will become a statutory requirement at all circuits in the `09 season, so may as well jump on the case now...There is a practice day being held on the Friday of the event - for more info see the forums.One other point to note - a reminder that all 4 stroke vehicles must have sump-plugs lockwired, and all breather pipes must feed into a catch bottle.Saturday kicks off as per normal with Rider#039;s Briefing around 9am... 1x 10min Practice, 2x 15min Qualifiers (unless you#039;re a sidecar, in which case it#039;s 2x 10min practices, 2x 10min qualifiers). Raceday consists of the usual morning warmup (5mins) followed by 4 races (other than the Pitbike class which has the usual 3x longer races). CONDITIONS:- ALL dogs to be kept on a leash as soon as track time begins, until the day#039;s track time is over No loud music after 11pm No race engines run before 8am No race engines run after 6pm No generators after midnight No fires other than small bbqs Any damages will be charged to the rider (or parent guardian in the case of Juniors) No litter is to be left in your pit area or campsite (Please can all competitors take their rubbish home or use the bins provided)NO SCOOTERS OR PUSHBIKES in the paddock from 9am til end of the day#039;s sessionsNO RIDING IN THE PADDOCK... at all. Anyone caught doing-so will sacrifice their qualifying position on the grid and be made to start from the back for the duration of race day. Abusive language towards officials will incurr a pound;25 fine.See you all at the weekendhttp://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=56 SATURDAY 2nd and SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST At 1,240 metres the circuit is one of the biggest and fastest in Europe. Its flowing curves and challenging chicanes make it one of the finest racing experiences to be had. Its length and width make it more competitive due to more overtaking opportunities and choice of racing line. Its Safety Features are second to none and comply fully to RASMSA standards. The newly extended catering facility at trackside is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or discuss that missed overtaking opportunity over a cup of coffee. The friendly team is always on hand to take your order and there is a great range of food and snacks to choose from as well as fully stocked vending machines. The cafeacute; is also a great place to watch the action from and escape from the elements on those wet days that the British summer is known for Apparently there is a practice on the Friday of the event however this is not operated by the MMRA. Check the website or contact Herons Park for info. Saturday kicks off as per normal with Rider#039;s Briefing around 9am... 1x 10min Practice, 2x 15min Qualifiers (unless you#039;re a sidecar, in which case it#039;s 2x 10min practices, 2x 10min qualifiers). Raceday consists of the usual morning warmup (5mins) followed by 4 races (other than the Pitbike class which has the usual 3x longer races). The bar WILL be open Saturday night and there#039;s a football game planned in the field for later... Due to incidents at the previous round, we feel the need to stress the conditions which apply to all MMRA Events slightly larger than previously.... We are working with other clubs to establish a procedure for serious offences that can result in a NATIONAL ban. BE WARNED CONDITIONS:- ALL dogs to be kept on a leash as soon as track time begins, until the day#039;s track time is over No loud music after 11pm No race engines run before 8am No race engines run after 6pm No generators after midnight No fires other than small bbq Any damages will be charged to the rider (or parent guardian in the case of Juniors) No litter is to be left in your pit area or campsite (Please can all competitors take their rubbish home or use the bins provided) NO SCOOTERS OR PUSHBIKES in the paddock from 9am til end of the day#039;s sessions NO RIDING IN THE PADDOCK... at all. Anyone caught doing-so will sacrifice their qualifying position on the grid WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING and be made to start from the back for the duration of race day. Abusive language towards officials (as occured at Rowrah) will incurr a pound;25 fine. All offenders will be noted and in the case of recurrence, more serious action may be taken. Any breach of the above condtions may incurr a pound;25 fine at discretion of the Clerk of the Course (Marci or Si Ibbotson). Serious breaches may face ejection from the circuit andor ban. Your Race Entry is acceptance of the above conditions. As per usual... PLEASE CHECK THE FORUMS FOR ANY FINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO TRAVELLING. Issue 4 of Tinybikes containing postal entry forms, Rd5 results, Championship Standings, and Rd5 Fastest Laps is now available online from the TINYBIKES link across the top of this page. http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=55Big news for Round5 is the introduction of the PitBike Class. quot;Introductionquot; you may ask... well, a lot of you complained that the current Metrakit Fun Class was too prohibitive on the cost side of things, so we#039;ve negotiated a deal with FAB-Racing for us to take over that class at MMRA Events, which allows us to combine it with the quot;usualquot; Pitbike classes that are run elsewhere, so we now have PitBike A, B amp; C classes at the regular MMRA Entry price (so yes, pound;55 as your only class, or pound;20 as an additional class). The Rulebook has been amended with the info you#039;ll need, and the entry forms have been updated also.Sadly, there is no practice on the Friday of the event as Whilton Mill has corporate karts running all day. Saturday kicks off as per normal with Rider#039;s Briefing around 9am... 1x 10min Practice, 2x 15min Qualifiers (unless you#039;re a sidecar, in which case it#039;s 2x 10min practices, 2x 10min qualifiers). Raceday consists of the usual morning warmup (5mins) followed by 4 races (other than the Pitbike class which has the usual 3x longer races).The bar WILL be open Saturday night for once and there#039;ll be a DJDisco present also, and there#039;s a football game planned in the field for later... CONDITIONS:- ALL dogs to be kept on a leash as soon as track time begins, until the day#039;s track time is over No loud music after 11pm No race engines run before 8am No race engines run after 6pm No generators after midnight No fires other than small bbq Any damages will be charged to the rider (or parent guardian in the case of Juniors) No litter is to be left in your pit area or campsite (Please can all competitors take their rubbish home or use the bins provided)NO SCOOTERS OR PUSHBIKES in the paddock from 9am til end of the day#039;s sessionsNO RIDING IN THE PADDOCK... at all. Anyone caught doing-so will sacrifice their qualifying position on the grid and be made to start from the back for the duration of race day. Abusive language towards officials (as occured at Rowrah) will incurr a pound;25 fine.The results from Round4 - Rowrah - are now online. Use the link in the box to the left or head to the TinyBikes link across the tophttp://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=54 SATURDAY 28th and SUNDAY 29th Circuit access is usually fairly relaxed at Rowrah... turn up any time you like on Friday afternoon evening night... CONDITIONS:- ALL dogs to be kept on a leash as soon as track time begins, until the day#039;s track time is over No loud music after 11pm No racing engines run before 8am No racing engines run after 6pm No generators after midnight No fires other than small bbq. Any damages will be charged to the rider (or parent guardian in the case of Juniors) No litter is to be left in your pit area or campsite (Please can all competitors take their rubbish home or use the bins provided) Rowrah has full facilities - showers, cafe etc. And, as per usual... PLEASE CHECK THE FORUMS FOR ANY FINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO TRAVELLING.Issue 2 of Tinybikes containing postal entry forms, Rd2 results, Championship Standings, and Rd2 Fastest Laps is now available online from the TINYBIKES link across the top of this page.Added Note: There will be a practice day held on Friday 27th. This is not an MMRA Event, and is run independantly. For more information, see this thread in the forums.http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=53Sadly we must announce that Round3 has now been cancelled. A suitable circuit could not be found, and thus the MMRA British Championships is back to 8 rounds for this season.http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=52FRIDAY 25th - TEST DAY 1OAM - 4PMTesting fee = pound;40 per rider.Only competitors taking part in the test day, will be given access to the circuit on the evening of Thursday 24th. Circuit access will be between the hours of 6pm - midnight. (Please do not arrive outside of these hours) RIDERS MUST SIGN A DISCLAIMER AND WILL RIDE TOTALLY AT THEIR OWN RISK. SATURDAY 26th and SUNDAY 27th ALL competitors, who are NOT taking part in the test day, will be given circuit access on the evening of Friday 25th. Circuit access will be between the hours of 6pm - midnight. (Please do not arrive outside of these hours) CONDITIONS:- No dogs allowed on site No loud music No racing engines run before 9.30am No racing engines run after 9.00pm No generators after midnight No fires other than small bbq. No children running around after 10 pm No children messing around in the toilets No litter is to be left in your pit area or campsite (Please can all competitors take their rubbish home) No entry to area#039;s marked off with red and white tape No overnight camping on Sunday 26th PLEASE RESPECT THESE CONDITIONS WE HAVE A HOT DRINK VENDING MACHINE ON SITE (in shelter by race control). WE ARE TRYING TO ARRANGE A FOOD VAN BUT IF NOT THERE IS A CHIP SHOP AND CHINESE TAKEAWAY IN PRESTEIGNE JUST 2 MILES AWAY. PLEASE CHECK THE FORUMS FOR ANY FINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO TRAVELING. HAVE A GREAT WEEKENDS RACING FROM ALL AT KINSHAM RACEWAY.http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=51The Rulebook for the 2008 Season has now been posted. You can get it from quot;The Rulebookquot; link across the top of every page on this site...http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=50The MMRA are still in need of people for the following roles within our organisation for the 2008 season....Volunteer for Holding areaVolunteer for Race reports to then go in BSN with date of next round.Volunteer for timing assistant. If you#039;re interested, get in touch using the contact details at the top-right corner of this page http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=49As you#039;ll be able to see, the 2008 Race Schedule as it currently stands has now been published to your left, and can also be viewed on the quot;2008 Schedulequot; link across the top.This years Committee has also been published, and can be found on the quot;Contact Usquot; page.The Online Entry System is now open, and includes the discounted full-season entry option which remains valid until 19th March.For those who#039;d rather print n#039; post an Entry Membership form and do everything via snail mail, you can find the printable form over HERE .http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=48Points from the final round of the MMRA British Championships 2007 season have now been posted online, confirming this years#039; Champions.Congratulations to all See the Results box to the left for the linkhttp://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=47TinyBikes Issue 5 is now Online to download... get it HERE - RightClick gt; Save Link Target As...This issue contains RaceReports for Metrakits and Junior Minimoto Classes for Rounds 5, 6 and 7.http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=46Points from this weekend#039;s round at Whilton Mill have been added in the box to the left, along with links to the two current photo threads going on over at MMC...http://www.mmra.org.uk/news.php?NewsID=45