First Time Competitors Information
MOMS – Manual of Motorsport (Generally known as GCR’s)
A publication designed to assist you in your riding throughout the coming year. MoMs embodies the General Competition Rules (GCRs) for all disciplines of motorsport in Australia. Available HERE
Series Regulations AND Round specific Regulations
They give you all the race rules, eligibility, format, start times and details for the race day. Available HERE
Entering an Event
All entry registrations for a race meeting (and tuning practice days) for 2024 are now available thru RIDERNET, you can access Ridernet via the Motorcycling WA website. www.motorcyclingwa.org.au or the link on the club website.
You will require the following:
• Club Membership
• MA Competition Licence
- MA Licence fees for 2024
- Recreational (1 day) $43 from MCRC
- Recreational (1 day) $33 from Ridernet
- Senior National (1 year) $362
- Junior National (1 year) $331
Note: Application or renewal of Competition Licence is thru Ridernet via www.motorcyclingwa.org.au . In 2024 NO One Event licences are valid for competition. Recreational Licences are valid for tuning/ ridedays.
Entries close approximately 7 days prior the event. Closing dates listed in round specific Supplementary Regulations. If for some reason you cannot enter on time, please advise the Race Secretary via email admin@mcrcwa.com.au of your intention to compete at the event.
Machine Preparation
All machines must comply with the 2024 GCRs (MOMS) 6.9 (General Rules), 6.10-11 (Machine & Rider Identification), 6.14 (Sound Emissions), 6.15 (Fuel), 6.16 (Engines) and 6.17 (Frames & Parts).
All machines must have brake calliper mounting bolts lockwired.
Additional Technical rules for ALL Classes including Production (Ninja 400, Formula 2 solo and Junior SC ) can be found in the 2024 Series Supplementary regulations on the club website.
Race Numbers
Allocation of race numbers for new riders is done automatically thru Motorcycling WA (MWA). If you wish to request a number or change of number, then you need to contact MWA Office on 93715333.
Placement: For WA Road Racing, size and font style refer to the Series Supplementary Regulations. Note additional requirements for road racing – minimum of 4 for 2024.
Stick on Numbers are available for purchase from the Race Office on race days at $2 each.
Tyre Information
A Tyre Homologation list for WA State Road Racing Championship Series will be available via the club web site. www.mcrcwa.com.au / racing.
Tyre Service on Tuning and Race Days is provided at both Wanneroo and Collie Circuits by Marc Cartier 0420 582 316 backed up with a Pirelli Technical service provided by Graham Corey of GP Wholesale 0408 922 645.
RACE DAYS: Wanneroo and Collie Circuits
Gates open 6.30 am (unless otherwise stated in Sup Regs)
Undercover Pit Bays –Undercover bays are pre-allocated at both circuits, 2 bikes per bay.
If you have a particular request for location and to share, you must put your request in writing via email to admin@mcrcwa.com.au no later than a week prior the event. Your request will be considered, and you will be notified via email & Facebook prior race day.
Limited Power is available – some bays have mains power (overhead) and others are powered by multi distribution boards – supplied by the Club and WASCC.
For Collie circuit additional generator power is hired by the club.
Be prepared and bring your own extension lead/double adaptor, or you are welcome to bring your own backup small generator.
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Leads must be fixed/ taped overhead, not running along the ground or across walkways.
• Power leads must not run on the ground or be placed in a dangerous position and must comply with workplace safety requirements.
• The onus is on the rider to ensure that all leads are tagged and dated to demonstrate that they are certified.
Pit Paddock Parking – All support vehicles, trailers must be parked in allocated car park areas, preferably not the lawn areas and definitely not carports.
End of racing when reloading, please do not park in the “bike riding lane” – this must be kept clear at all times as some competitors may still be participating.
COMPULSORY SIGN ON (Race and Tuning Days)
All competitors (and Parents/Guardians) must sign-on the Participation Indemnity Sheet located in the Race Admin Office on the day before the rider goes out on track. Where a rider does not sign in before the rider goes out on track, a penalty will apply.
Machine ExaminationCommences for all State Rounds usually from 7.30am – 9.30am (refer to round specific Sup Regs for definite times and what is required).
Solo machines must be presented with the belly pan removed and available for inspection.
Sidecars are required to remove their bodywork prior to inspection.
All machines will be randomly checked at scrutineering for radiator additives.
Wanneroo Race days machine examination will take place at the Green shed – behind the lawn area (Scrutineering Bay).
Collie Race Days machine examination will take place outside of the Tyre service garage.
All riding gear must also be presented to Scrutineering personnel for inspection.
Jewellery: You are required to remove or tape over any jewellery, piercings etc. Long hair must be secured under helmet. Appendix C 2024 GCR’s
Riders (& Passengers/ Team Managers/Jnr Guardians)
will take place prior to practice and or qualifying at the machine examiners bay– attendance is compulsory, sign on is required to confirm your attendance. Location will be notified on the morning prior to the Briefing.
Practice sessions (and qualifying if stated)
(and qualifying if stated) commence 9.00am (approx. 2 hours) (see Event Schedule for order of sessions).
Timing Transmitters & Brackets
Transmitters are compulsory and are issued race morning from the Race Office. They must be fitted for practice/qualifying and racing.
Fix to front forks or inside front of belly pan (BUT to be kept away from heat source)
NOTE: Tag Heuer Timing Transponders will be in use for majority if not all events and fixing brackets will be required.
Brackets can be purchased from the race office at $15 each.
Transmitters are the rider’s responsibility and must be returned to the race office end of day.
Any loss of or damage to a timing transmitter is the responsibility of the competitor.
Replacement cost approx. $500
Timing results can be accessed via www.natsoft.com.au
Sponsors Stickers
will be available from the Race Office and or scrutineering race morning.
They must be on the bike prior to racing on the day.
Grading Stickers
will be available from Scrutineering. Unless notified otherwise, first race meeting you are graded D grade (Novice rider). The Competitions Committee will review lap times after each race day and if regraded you will be notified in writing prior to next race day.
Grid Positions
are determined as per Sup Regs/Competitions Committee. Please make yourself familiar with your grid position for each race prior to heading trackside.
Row numbers are indicated on the grid sheets and also row markers are placed on the dummy grid/pit lane and again on the side of the race track as you line up for your race start. Solos are 3 per row echelon style (RED markings) , Sidecars are 2 per row (YELLOW markings).
Grid marshals may assist you to grid up in the “dummy grid/pit lane” but not on the start line.
Grid Positions will be posted on the Notice Board in the Race Office, race morning.
Pit Lane/ Dummy Grid area
Entry is via south ramp for Wanneroo.
Speed limit in Pit Lane/Grid area at both circuits is 40 kms.
Race Office
For any inquiries you may have so please just come in and ask.
Available from the Office:
- Practice/ qualifying times posted on notice board inside office for viewing.
- Grid position allocations posted on notice board.
- Result sheets/ lap times: copies available for collection from race office (Wanneroo only).
- Timing Transmitters & Timing Brackets, sponsor and grading stickers.
- On Board Camera Forms and Rider notification forms (Change of machine/withdrawal from meeting).
- Medical Enquiries – For Wanneroo crew and family members are asked not to cross the track via the bridge to the infield medical centre unless they have first attended the race admin office.
Riders Notification
Scratching from an event on race day (or withdrawal from the meeting): please complete a “Notification form” in the race office if you are either withdrawing from a race; changing a machine; etc.
Medical Centre / Race Control Enquiries
Any issues relating to Race Control/ on track issues or enquiries with regard to a fallen or injured competitor are to be made thru the Race Office. Please notify your support crew and or family.
MEDICAL CLEARANCE
Any rider/passenger who is transported to hospital, via ambulance or private vehicle from an event, or following advice from medical Staff, will have their license suspended until such time as they supply a medical clearance indicating that the rider is fit to participate in motorcycling activities and noting assessment of symptoms of concussion to their SCB – Motorcycling WA or the Race Secretary/ steward at a MA permitted event.
In line with the MA Concussion Guidelines, individuals may not be cleared to participate for a period of time as indicated in the Guidelines, available at the MA website www.ma.org.au.
Further information provided in the Supplementary Regulations.
Pit Paddock lane is divided into two lanes – one for motorcycles (at walking pace only) and one for general public walking lane only. You or your mechanic must wear a helmet at all times when riding a motorcycle within the pit paddock area. Speed limit is 40kms only.
Please make your crew, family members aware of this.
Please note: No Skateboards, scooters, pushbikes, balls etc are allowed within the Pit paddock area. No alcohol/ no smoking are allowed in the Pit Bay/paddock area.
No Animals / Dogs (Guide Dogs and Assistant Animals exempt) are allowed into the Circuit confines.
No off-road motorcycles in outer circuit areas.
Children under 16 years must be under parental supervision at all times.
Wanneroo Entry to the Pit Paddock after 10am at State RoundsRefer to each round supplementary regulations for main gate entry admissions. For Competitors in 2024 there is no admission fee at the entry gate.
All vehicles wishing to enter the pit paddock area after 10.00am require a “vehicle access pass”, otherwise they are to park outside of the pit paddock area and walk thru.
For GA the pit paddock is free and is by “walk thru” entry only. Spectators, family etc can access the infield viewing area above the garages via the walkway near the Race admin office.
Note: there is no camping permitted at Wanneroo Raceway.
Collie Entry to the Pit Paddock prior the commencement of practice/qualifying activity is via the Tunnel (height limit 2.4 metres) or cross track prior to the gate closure.
On site camping is available overnight at Collie Circuit. No power to campsites but there are hot showers, toilets available. No camping in the pit paddock is allowed.
Trophy Presentations
Wanneroo Raceway: At the end of each race day, you, your crew, family & friends are invited to attend the Presentations to be held in the southern end of pit paddock area –where the Club bar will be open and hot snacks available by our volunteer crew.
Collie Circuit: Event Awards will be presented to each class during the event, following each class’s final race for the day.
Awards will be presented as per Series Regulations.
Track Catering
A Circuit catering facility at both circuits operates within the pit paddock area on both Tuning/ Ride days and Race days.
Note: tap water at Wanneroo circuit is Bore Water. Drinking Fountains located in the Race Office.
ATM’S – are not available at either circuit.
TUNING DAYS 2024 (Wanneroo Circuit)TUNING DAYS: Pre booking is required for all solo and sidecar riders – book thru www.mcrcwa.com.au
Open to competitors with ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• One Day Recreational Licence purchased through Ridernet at $33 One Day Recreational Licence (produced manually by MWA and emailed to us) are charged at $48 Current MA Competition Licence
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Or new rider with signed First-time testing form (will be issued a 1 day recreational licence at sign on – cost is $43).
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ALL machines must be “race prepped”.
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Full riding gear including back protector, proof of a VALID Club Membership.
6.30am Gates open
Air fence to be erected – all volunteers welcome and encouraged to assist at least once during the season. On track activity will not commence until air fence has been put in place (also to be dismantled and stored end of day).
7.30am SIGN ON Participation Indemnity at Race Admin office.
Machine Examination/gear safety check will follow. Location will be advised on the morning of event.
9.00am First session on track –A schedule will be provided prior to the day and available from the race office at sign on.
Track Marshals/recovery vehicle located on Dummy Grid.
Ambulance and medical personnel are on site. Canteen is open.
Cost per day advised thru Club website at time of registration.
Note: MCRC Tuning days are limited in 2024, check our calendar on the website. But there are a number of providers for track time, some listed below.
For Collie Tuning/ track time MCRC members are eligible to participate at HCMC tuning/ race day weekends – pending eligible classes. Bookings/enquiries thru HERE
Trakdayz also provide additional track time within their various groups and always conduct a rideday on the Saturday prior the MCRC race day at both Wanneroo and Collie in 2024.
Bookings are essential and can be made thru the Trakdayz
LASTLY, Our Club Captain (Rider’s Rep) for 2024 is Dain Hutton. Dain will make contact with you on your first race (or tuning day) to assist with any questions or concerns you may have. Our Education Officer Marty Calley is also available and willing to assist you.
We look forward to seeing you trackside on race day and remind you if unsure about any aspect, then please just contact us and you will be directed to someone who can assist with your enquiry.
The Club also invites you to join in socially end of race day at Wanneroo where the day’s presentations will take place also acknowledge your fellow competitors, sponsors and volunteer officials and wind down before you head home. The Bar will be open, and Burger snacks available.
Socially during the year, the Club presents a mid-year function at the Clubrooms and also an end of year Awards Presentation evening. Keep an eye out for these events.
Save the Dates
This year we present Christmas in July Trivia Night at the Clubrooms – 20th July
And
Saturday November 30th End of Season Awards Night – Novotel Perth.
We hope you enjoy your involvement with road racing and the club.