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RR011
EUROPEAN CUP POCKET BIKE
(2006)
RR011.1
SPORTING RULES
RR011.1.1
DEFINITION
The
UEM establish every year a European Cup series, for riders on Pocket
Bikes.
This rule is an addition to RR 01 and RR 02.
RR011.1.2
ROUNDS
Total
of maximum three
(3)
rounds of
two races each should
be arranged under jurisdiction
of the
UEM.
In principle
in the
time frame between July 1st and August 31st of each year.
RR011.1.3
CLASSES, AGE-LIMITS AND RIDERS WEIGHT
Class
Age limits
JUNIOR
A 2-stroke
7-9
years old
JUNIOR
A 4-stroke 7-9 years old
JUNIOR
B
10-12 years old
SENIOR MINI
13
years and
up
SENIOR OPEN
14 years and up
A
class will count only for the Championship if there are more than four
(4) riders.
The
limit for the minimum age starts on the date of the rider's birthday.
The limit for the maximum age
finishes
at the end of the year.
There
is no weight limit for the riders.
RR011.1.4
LICENCE
All
riders must have a valid
UEM
Junior licence (Annual or One event) and
an approval of their
FMN.
RR011.1.5
BIKES
Only
mini bikes of categories as defined in RR011.2 of the Technical Rules
are allowed.
RR011.1.6
CIRCUIT
The
circuit must comply with UEM rules RR 07 (SRRC) and must have an FMNR
homologation.
It must be between 350 and 600 meters long. The starting grid should be
minimum 5 meters wide.
Between any two track sides, the clearance must be at least 4 meters.
RR011.1.6.1
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RIDERS
Length
380 > 450 m 450 > 500 m
Over 500 m
Width
4 > 5 m
16 riders 18 riders
20 riders
Width
5 > 6 m
18 riders 20 riders
22 riders
Width
Over 6 m
20 riders
22 riders
24 riders
RR011.1.6.2
STARTING GRID FORMATION
The
width of the Starting Grid is that provided by the FMNR homologation,
except different
decision
from the Jury President.
Width
of start grid Starting Grid
Less
than 5 mtr
3-2-3-2-3-2-3
0ver
5 mtr
3-3-3-3-3-3-3
There
must be a 1 ˝ meter gap between each row
The Pole Position is on the same side as the first turn.
RR011.1.7
APPLICATION AND ENTRY FEE
The
organising club must receive the applications in writing not later than
14 days prior to the Race
date.
The entry fee is € 70,00 EURO (or equivalent in local currency) and
will be collected during
administrative
scrutineering.
RR011.1.8
SCRUTINEERING
Administrative
registration:
All riders must present their valid racing licence. For riders younger
than 18 years: responsible is their
statutory
representative (proxy). This statutory representative must be present
during the whole event.
Technical
scrutineering:
a)
maximum of
two bikes are
allowed for each rider;
b) the outfit and all personal safety equipment is subject to inspection.
Both scrutineerings must be done before participating in the practices.
RR011.1.9
RIDERS BRIEFING
Riders
and statutory responsible representative’s briefing must be held the
day before the race day in
all
rounds of the Cup.
Participation
is compulsory.
RR011.1.10
OUTFIT AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
During
practice and race, the riders must wear the following clothing, footwear
and protections:
a) protective full-face helmet (homologated according FIM Technical
rules)
b) leather (or other durable anti-abrasion material) suit
c) gloves of durable material
d) ankle-length
leather (or other durable anti-abrasion material) boots
e) knee protectors
f) back protector
All
this must fit properly.
RR011.1.11
RIDERS BEHAVIOUR ON THE TRACK
1.
Riders may not hinder each other on the track.
2. Riders must continuously hold their feet on the foot bar, especially
in the corners. Failing in
this
will be punished by deleting the fastest lap for each infringement
during the concerning
practice.
During the race, the penalty is 1 sec. added to his total race time.
Exception: is, to sign when entering the pit lane.
3. Riding in opposite direction is absolutely forbidden.
4. Voluntary stopping on the track is not allowed.
5. Proof starts are only allowed after the chequered flag and on a safe
place of the track.
6. The speed in the pit lane is, walking speed.
RR011.1.12
FREE PRACTICE
Minimum
of one free
practice must be planned on the first day of the event. This must be at
least 10
minutes
long.
RR011.1.13
QUALIFICATION PRACTICE
Two
(2) qualifying
practices will take place for each class. Each
practice must be at least 10
minutes
long.
In the case that the number of riders exceeds the capacity of the track
(according the track
homologation),
the organiser must program two practice groups. If a class is split into
several groups,
these
groups must be determined by ballot. Each group must be composed of the
same number of
riders
rounded off to the nearest figure. Changing
from group is not allowed.
RR011.1.14
STARTING GRID
The
starting grid will be based on qualifying practice results of
the first day with
the fastest riders on
the
first row. In
case of two races, the starting grid will be the same for both races.
RR011.1.15
RACE
The
distance for a race of each category is as follows:
JUNIOR
A 6 - 7 km
JUNIOR B 8 - 10 km
SENIOR MINI / OPEN 12 - 15 km
RR011.1.16
TIME SCHEDULE
If
races take place over two days, the time schedule is as follows:
FIRST
DAY
Free Practice
First Qualifying Practice
Second Qualifying Practice
Race
SECOND
DAY
Free Practice
Race
RR011.1.17
START PROCEDURE
1.
Riders start Sighting lap from the pit lane within 15 seconds. Then the
pit lane exit will close.
2. Riders take up their position on the grid according to their practice
results.
3. If all riders are on their position, the start marshal will give the
start signal for the Warm Up lap
with
a green flag. Any rider(s) who are still in the pit lane, may start the
Warm Up lap from
there.
4. After coming back on the starting grid, riders must take up their
right position. If a rider starts
from
a wrong place he will be punished with a 15 seconds penalty.
5.
When all riders are on their position the official with the red flag
walks to the side of the track.
Than
the starter will switch on the red light. After 2 to 5 seconds the red
light switches off. This
is
the start of the race.
6. No one may attempt to delay the start.
7.
If a rider delay the start, in case of a re-start, he must start from
the last place.
8.
Any rider who is still in the pit lane, may start the race from there
after the group has passed
the
exit.
9.
If the start is not regular and a restart must perform again, it will
starts from point 4. of this art.
10. Change of machine is permitted until the leader has passed the
finish line after the first lap.
RR011.1.18
ANTICIPATION OF THE START (JUMP-START)
Anticipation
of the start (jumpstart) is defined by the motorcycle moving forward
when the red light(s)
are
on. The Clerk of the Course together with the Jury President, will
decide if a penalty will be
imposed
and must arrange an information to the team and the rider to be notified
of such penalty.
The penalty is 15 sec. added to the total race time.
RR011.1.19
PRIZES
Prizes
will be assigned to riders based on classification in each race.
Material prizes are recommended.
RR011.1.20
FINAL CLASSIFICATION FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Riders
receive points for each race in accordance with points table on article
RR 01.15.4
Final classification is based on the results of all races.
RR011.1.21
PROTEST
Protests
must be submitted in accordance with the UEM Disciplinary and
Arbitration Code, together
with a fee of EURO 130 (or equivalent sum in national currency).
RR011.1.22
INSURANCE
Insurance
must be arranged by the organiser and must take out a policy in
accordance with national
legal
obligations. Name of insurance company must be published in
Supplementary Regulations.
RR.011.1.23
OFFICIALS
FMNR
must assign the following officials who must be a holder of a UEM or FIM
licence for each
event
of European Cup ( see Art. RR 02.3) :
a)
Clerk of the course
b) Chief Technical Scrutinizing
c) Chief Timekeepers
RR011.1.24
JURY
According
RR 02.3.1
Each FMN must register his own Delegate to the FMNR not later than 14
days prior to the race.
RR011.2
TECHNICAL RULES
RR011.2.1
SPECIFICATIONS
Pocket
Bikes are special racing motorcycles equipped with combustion engines.
RR011.2.2
DIMENSIONS JUNIOR A, B, SENIOR MINI AND SENIOR OPEN
Wheelbase:
max 620 mm
Length:
max 900 mm
Seat
height: max 385 mm
Max
height Max 540 mm
RR011.2.3
DIMENSIONS SENIOR MIDI (IN SENIOR OPEN CLASS)
Wheelbase:
max 675 – 730 mm
Length:
max 965 – 1060 mm
Seat
height: max 425 – 460 mm
Max
height Max 620 mm
Note:
Dimensions are subject to ± 5% tolerance only for Art.RR011.2.2 and
RR011.2.3.
RR011.2.4
ENGINE
Single
cylinder engine with max. displacement 40 cc (two stroke) or 90 cc (four
stroke), air or water
cooled,
equipped by centrifugal clutch, only single gear.
Ignition/engine
control system (CDI) is not admitted.
RR011.2.4.1
ENGINE FOR JUNIOR A ( 2 and 4-Stroke )
Engine
as in RR011.2.4 with power restriction:
- Restriction
for 2 and 4 stroke: of minimum 3 +/- 0.3 mm thick and a maximum circular
hole
with a diameter of 9 +/- 0.03 mm in the outlet gate and before the
muffler.
-
4-Stroke
may have only a 2 valve cylinder head.
-
No water cooled engine.
RR011.2.4.2
ENGINE FOR JUNIOR B ( 2 and 4-Stroke )
Engine
as in RR011.2.4.1 with power restriction:
- Restriction
for 2 and 4 stroke: of minimum 3 +/- 0.3 mm thick and a maximum circular
hole
with a diameter of 14 +/- 0.03 mm in the outlet gate and before the
muffler.
-
4-Stroke
may have only a 2 valve cylinder head.
-
No water cooled engine.
RR011.2.4.3
ENGINE FOR SENIOR MINI
Engine
as in RR011.2.4.2 without power restrictor.
Air
or liquid cooled is allowed.
RR011.2.4.4
ENGINE FOR SENIOR OPEN
Engine is free within the figures mentioned in article RR011.2.4.
RR011.2.5
CARBURETTOR
Any
serial produced carburettor with:
-
max diameter of diffuser 15
mm +/- 0.03 (only
circular)
for 2-stroke
Engine for
Junior A , Junior
B
and Senior
MINI;
-
Junior A
and B - 4 stroke : diffuser circular or oval with max surface
corresponding to circle
area
with diameter of 16 mm ; on inlet gate must be present a restriction of
5 (minimum) and 10
mm (maximum) thick and a maximum circular hole with a diameter of 15 +/-
0.03 mm
-
Senior MINI 4-stroke : carburettor with diffuser circular or oval with
max surface
corresponding
to circle area with diameter of 18 mm ;
-
free for Senior OPEN
RR011.2.6
MUFFLER
Muffler
of any design which cannot overlap rear line of motorcycle. Noise
limit 97 dBA at 8.000-9.000
Rpm.
The
muffler for Junior A/B/C must be a cylinder. Long: 280 mm with a max
diameter of 24/25 mm Ř.
A
cable operated valve in the outlet is not allowed for
all categories.
RR011.2.7
WHEEL AND TYRES
Rims
must be from serial production of motorcycle producer. Tyres can be with
or without profile. No
kart tyres.
Dimension
of wheel with tyre: Min. diameter: 240 mm
Max. diameter: 280 mm
Max. width: 110 mm
RR011.2.8
FUEL AND LIQUID
Lead
free gasoline max. octane number 100. Liquid of the cooled circuit as
FIM Technical rules.
RR011.2.9
STOP (KILL) SWITCH
Kill
switch must be placed on left or right side of the steering bar, easily
reachable by riders hand and
must
securely stop the running engine.
RR011.2.10
CONTROL LEVERS / HANDLE BARS
Max
length of levers / handles is 120 mm. Each lever / handle must have a
ball ending with min.
diameter
of 14 mm.
It
is allowed to flatten the ball to 10 mm. Borders of flattened surface
must be rounded with min. radius
of
5 mm. This ending must be an integral part of lever / handle. Each lever
/ handle must be mounted
on
a separate pivot.
The
maximum width of the handlebars (left and right) is 500 mm.
Handlebars
must have at least 20 mm of free space between fuel tank, fairing, etc.
when in
maximum positions.
RR011.2.11
FOOTRESTS
Maximum
width of footrests from top view is 45 mm. Footrests can be of a tip-up
type, but must be
equipped
with a device, which will return them automatically to normal riding
position. Each footrest
must
have integral ball ending cover with min. 8 mm diameter. If footrests
are not of tip-up type, they
must
be equipped with a rubber or Teflon cover.
RR011.2.12
BRAKES
Motorcycle
must be equipped by two independent concentrically operating brakes. One
brake is for
the
front wheel and second brake is for the rear wheel. Hydraulic brakes are
forbidden.
RR011.2.13
TRANSMISSION
Transmission
rates are not limited. The chain must be covered by responsible way from
the footrest.
A
chain guard must be fitted in such a way as to prevent any physical
contact between the chain-run
and
the sprockets.
RR011.2.14
LINING AND FAIRING
Any
parts of lining and/or fairing can not overlap front vertical which lead
100 mm in front of front
wheel axle.
Mudguards
are not considered as parts of linings but must fit in the max.
measurements. Any part of
motorcycle
can not overlap rear vertical which lead 10 mm behind the most rear end
of the rear tyre.
Sharp
edges have to be rounded by 8 mm radius.
RR011.2.15
NUMBER PLATES
All
plates must colour coded for each category as follows:
CLASS
BACKGROUND NUMBER
JUNIOR
A
Red
White
JUNIOR
B
Yellow
Black
SENIOR
MINI White
Black
SENIOR
OPEN Green
White
On
each motorcycle there are two rear number plates, one on the left side
and one on the right side.
One
number plate is on the front windshield. Free band (background colour)
minimum 10 mm width
must
be around the numbers. Shape of numbers must meet FIM standards.
Inclination
of front Number Plate cannot exceed 15 degree from the vertical.
Inclination
of rear Number Plates cannot exceed 22 degree from vertical.
Numbers sizes:
Front
number height 100 mm width 45 mm thickness of line 15 mm
Rear
number height 70 mm width 35 mm thickness of line 10 mm
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