2007 Winter Series - The Rules

We will be running the race series using the formula system, developed by Bradford Club. Rather than running it on the computer, it will be managed manually. Rules are as follows:-

Formula Racing

Version 20060501 - modified for Bulwell Outlaws.

1.       Registration

1.1.   Five formula groups exist (plus mtb)

1.2. ‘race age' is a rider's age on 31st December 2007. For the first event entered riders are assigned by race age. For 2007 Winter Series these are assigned as:

1.2.1.      Formula 5 – (7 and under)

1.2.2.      Formula 4 – (8, 9)

1.2.3.      Formula 3 – (10,11)

1.2.4.      Formula 2 –(12,13,14)

1.2.5.      Formula 1 – (15+)

•  and then there is over 11 mountain bike too.

•  Novice riders can opt to drop down to a lower formula league, but will get the 30 point penlty for riding in a lower league.

4.       Racing

4.1.   The decision on the number of moto's is held at an event is decided by the race organisers.  The decision is based on time available and weather forecast etc.

4.3.   Three moto's + finals is the default format

4.3.1.      In the event of being short on time or poor weather, and option exists to run on 2 motos + Invitational finals

5.       Results

5.1.   moto points are assigned as follows:

1st points = 8

2nd points = 7

3rd points = 6

4th points = 5

5th points = 4

6th points = 3

7th points = 2

8th points = 1

Did not Finish/Did not Start points =  last place points

Eg if 6 man gate then DNF = 3

5.2.   Moto points are added together to determine placing for finals.  There is no automatic transfer.

5.3.   Under the standard format, Moto points are also included in the series points.

5.5.   In the event of multiple riders of the same score rollback is used to determine final placing.  The order of priority for roll back is:

Finish position in moto 3

Finish position in moto 2

Finish position in moto 1

Points in series overall

First to register (in overall series)

5.6.   After the event riders results within that group will determine which group they race in at the next event

6.       Finals       

6.1.   Standard Format

6.1.1.      Each Formula may have up to 3 finals.  Number of riders qualifying will depend on the number of gates.

6.1.2.      Each final will use the same number of gates as the Moto System

6.1.3.      Finals are designated A, B, and C

6.1.4.      Points for Finals are awarded as follows:

6.1.5.      We ensure that all riders make it into a final of at least three riders. We do this by sometimes reducing the number of riders in an A-final.

6.1.6.      If there is only 1 rider in a final then points are awarded automatically for 1st  position in that final

6.1.7.      Each rider can pick their gates for the Final:

6.1.7.1.           The rider with the highest points from the Moto's picks first

6.1.7.2.           A rider may only pick an empty gate

8.       Promotion/Demotion

8.1.   After each event

8.1.1.      top riders in formula 2-5 get promoted to next level

8.1.2.      bottom riders in formula 1-4 get demoted to next level down

•  The number of riders changing formula depends on the numbers in the group:

8.2.0      1-2 riders – 1 rider promoted

8.2.1.      3-5 riders - 1 rider promoted and 1 rider demoted

8.2.2.      6-12 riders - 2 riders promoted, 2 riders demoted

8.2.3.      over 12 riders - 3 riders promoted, 3 riders demoted

8.3.   this new ranking is applied

8.3.1.      the next time the rider races in the series

8.3.2.      to the current series standings

8.4.   Limitations

8.4.1.      In order to ensure suitable separation between younger and older riders the following rules are applied.

8.4.1.1.           All riders can only move 1 formula up or down from their default formula

8.4.1.2.           All riders will be offered the option to ride one further formula up if they qualify to, but will not be forced to do so if they do not wish to.

8.4.1.3.           Female riders will be offered to option to ride one further formula down, but will not be forced to do so if they do not wish to

8.4.1.4.           All optional moves will be applied at the next event if the rider wishes to move, the correct box must be ticked on the registration form.

8.4.1.5.           Optional moves can be refused by the race officials

•  If a rider is unable to complete the event for reasons outside of their control, at the discretion of the race officials they may retain their current formula.