APPLICATION FOR ENTRY

EVENT & DATE:

THE RED KITE RALLY - SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2008

ORGANISER:

WELSH TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (WTRA Ltd.)

ACU PERMIT No.:

ACU20882

This event is a special event, held under the National Sporting Code, these Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued for the meeting.

The ACU National Sporting Code and Special Event Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook.

NAME:

ABILITY: (Good Expert) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Beginner)

ADDRESS:

THIS INFORMATION IS COMPULSORY - Circle ONE number: 1 = good expert, 2 = expert, 3 = good clubman, 4 = clubman, 5 = good sportsman, 6 = sportsman, 7 = good novice, 8 = novice, 9 = good beginner, 10 = beginner - this information will be used to determine the start order.

POST CODE:

TEL No.:

BIKE CLASS: Trail Sports [Circle ONE]

RIDER CLASS(s):

[e.g. OVER 40 & LADY, OVER 50 & MULTI etc]

MACHINE MAKE/MODEL/C.C. [e.g. BMW RGS 1000]:

ENGINE BORE [e.g. 52.35 mm]:

ENGINE STROKE [e.g. 72.00 mm]:

REGISTRATION NUMBER OF MACHINE:

[N.B. NO Reg. Number = NO Entry]

WTRA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:

[Event is a restricted event i.e. WTRA Membership is compulsory]

ACU COMPETITION LICENCE NUMBER:

If you do not have an ACU competition license you must buy a one-day license -

DO YOU REQUIRE AN ACU ONE-EVENT COMPETITION LICENSE:

YES / NO

A one-event ACU license costs £10.00 and includes membership of the ACU

TEAM NAME:

NAME OF TEAM MEMBER 1:

Trade

Tick one

NAME OF TEAM MEMBER 2:

Club

NAME OF TEAM MEMBER 3:

Services

2027 FEES All cheques payable to W.T.R.A. Ltd.

ENTRY FEE (£60/€90):

WTRA MEMBERSHIP (£5/€8):

TEAM FEE (£5/€8):

Road Traffic Act Insurance Scheme Fee (£10/€16):

ACU ONE-EVENT COMPETITION LICENSE FEE (£10/€16):

TOTAL FEES:

DECLARATION

Entry declaration: I / we, the undersigned, apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof: -

· I / we hereby declare that I / we have had the opportunity to read, and that I / we understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them.

· I / we further declare that I am / we are physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am / we are competent to do so.

· I / we confirm that I /we understand the nature and type of event we are entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept the same notwithstanding that such risk may involve negligence on the part of the organizers or officials.

· I / we confirm that the machine(s) as described above which I / we compete on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose.

· I / we confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway the machine(s) described above shall be insured as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that it / they will comply with the regulations in respect thereof.

· I / we agree that I am / we are required to register our arrival by “signing-on” at the designated place not less than 30 minutes prior to commencement of my / our practice or first competition, whichever occurs first.

· I enclose the entry fee of £60/€90

Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport: I / we understand that by taking part in this event I / we are exposed to a risk of death, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I / we acknowledge that even in the event that negligence on the part of the ACU, the promoter, the organizing club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties on their behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I / we may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury will always be my / our voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.

I / we have read the above and acknowledge that my / our participation in motorsport in entirely at my / our own risk.

Riders Signature: ……………………………………………………………………..…………..……… Date: …........ / …....…. / …....….

N.B. ALL riders MUST be OVER 18 years of age to enter and compete in this event.

The 2008 RED KITE RALLY - SUNDAY 23^rd March

Organised by WELSH TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION (WTRA Ltd.) by kind permission of M.O.D. and Forestry Commission Wales, Llandovery District

A round of the UK Big Bike Challenge (see www.bigbikechallenge.co.uk)

	A.C.U. PERMIT No:	ACU20882
*This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Special Event Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued for the meeting.* *The ACU National Sporting Code and Special Event Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook.*
OFFICIALS
Clerk Of The Course			Michael Corkery (License No. 124318)
Assistant C.O.C. / Chief Marshal			Phil Wilkinson (Licence no. 6236)
Time Keeping & Results			Keith Davies
Senior Technical Official			Ray Bartlett
Secretary Of Meeting			Brian Fallows
Club Steward			Chris Lee
A.C.U. Steward			T.B.A.
ENTRIES SECRETARY: KEITH DAVIES WTRA LTD PO BOX 3015 ,Cardiff ,CF3 5YE Any queries please ring on 07724184068(between 18.00 and 21.00hrs PLEASE)

EVENT:

This is a type of event specifically designed to be suitable for TRAIL bikes. The event will be decided over a number of "SPECIAL STAGES" which will be timed to the nearest second. The course will be made up of "Jeep width" tracks, which will be predominantly stony forest roads and "Green Lanes".

BIKE ELIGIBILITY: TRAIL BIKE class:

1. Trail bikes must be fully road legal and either has been described as a TRAIL bike by the manufacturer or be included in the list enclosed with these regulations.

2. Trail bikes must be fitted with working electric horn, rear light/stoplight, and main/dip beam headlight.

3. Trail bikes must be fitted with pillion footrests and indicators.

4. Front and rear tyres must be ANY fully ROAD LEGAL and “E” marked.

N.B. Tyres marked N.H.U. (Not for Highway Use) or similar, non-speed rated tyres and ANY motocross tyres are specifically EXCLUDED from this event.

5. All Trail bikes MUST be properly and efficiently silenced.

6. Any bike regarded as excessively noisy will be noise tested and must be able to pass an ACU noise test.

7. Any machine entered in the Trail bike class which at scrutineering is found not to comply with the Trail bike eligibility rules in any way will be moved to the Sports bike class.

BIKE ELIGIBILITY: SPORT BIKE class:

1. Sport bikes may be any fully road legal motorcycle with some degree of off road capability.

N.B. Converted motocross bikes are specifically EXCLUDED from this event

ALL Sport bikes must be fitted with an electric horn and front/rear lights powered by the bikes generator.

2. Bikes fitted with batteries must have the batteries charged by the bikes generator.

3. Front and rear tyres must be ANY fully ROAD LEGAL and “E” marked.

N.B. Tyres marked N.H.U. (Not for Highway Use) or similar, non-speed rated tyres and ANY motocross tyres are specifically EXCLUDED from this event.

4. All Sport bikes MUST be properly and efficiently silenced.

5. Any bike regarded as excessively noisy will be noise tested and must be able to pass an ACU noise test.

6. Any machine entered in the Sport bike class which at scrutineering is found not to comply with the Sport bike eligibility rules in any way will not be permitted to start the event.

RIDER ELIGIBILITY:

The event is for WTRA members only; annual membership of WTRA is £5.00.

It is hoped that in order to maintain the spirit of the RED KITE RALLY, riders who currently ride in the British Enduro Championship class, or have ridden in that class in the last 5 years, will consider entering the RED KITE RALLY on bikes eligible for the TRAIL bike class.

START/FINISH AREA: Will be at Llandovery Rugby Club. Finishers’ awards and a buffet will be available at the end of the event. The location of Llandovery Rugby Club will be given in the FINAL INSTRUCTIONS.

ENTRY FEES: Will not be returned unless the event is cancelled or a rider gives valid reason for not riding at least 7 days prior to the event. In such cases £10/€15 will be deducted to cover costs. Entries received after the published closing date will be liable to a £5/€8 surcharge.

Road Traffic Act Insurance Scheme

The Welsh Trail Riders Association (WTRA Ltd.) has applied to Lockton for a Blanket Cover Note under the above scheme. This will provide competitors who need to use the scheme with the Third Party Cover necessary to meet RTA requirements on the Road Sections of the Event.

The basic rate for the event (before any loadings) will be (£10/€16)

All new applicants wishing to use the scheme must be able to comply with all points of the Lockton's Declaration:-

Over 21 and held a full licence for at least 6 months

Not more than 1 fault accident m last 3 Years

No more than maximum of 6 speeding points on license

No physical or mental disabilities

No other material facts

If you comply with all points above No Letter of Acceptance will be required.

If unable to comply with any of above points you will be required to complete the Declaration Form should be forwarded either to the Club or direct to Lockton prior to the event to allow sufficient time for Letter of Acceptance to be issued. Faxed copies are acceptable. If this applies to you, please contact Lockton direct at the following address:-

Motor Sports Risk Services

A Division of Lockton Companies International Limited

Hanover House

30-32 Charlotte Street

Manchester

Ml 4FD

Tel: +44 (0)161 242 8307

Fax: +44 (0)161 236 0995

Email: paul.buckie@uk.lockton.com

CLASSES AND AWARDS

OVERALL Event awards

1. “Spirit of the Red Kite Rally” Award (awarded by Bob Perring - the “inventor” of rallies)

2. The “GS” Award (awarded to the highest placed BMW “GS” Boxer type motorcycle)

TRAIL BIKE class awards

RIDERS
1. PREMIER	2. Runner Up		3. Best Lady		4. Best Over 40
5. Best Over 50	6. Best Over 60		7. Best Services Rider		8. Best Multi-cylinder
CAPACITIES
Up to 80cc	81cc - 125cc		126cc - 250cc		251cc - 350cc
351cc - 700cc	701cc - 900cc		901cc – 1100cc		Over 1100cc
TEAMS
Best Trade Team		Best Club Team		Best Services Team

SPORT BIKE class awards

RIDERS
1. Best Sports Bike	2. Runner Up		3. Best Lady		4. Best Over 40
5. Best Over 50	6. Best Over 60		7. Best Services Rider		8. Best Multi-cylinder
CAPACITIES
Up to 250cc		251cc - 450cc		Over 450cc
TEAMS
Best Trade Team		Best Club Team		Best Services Team
N.B. All awards are subject to a minimum of 3 entries in that Class / Capacity / Team type.

RULES/PENALTIES

COURSE: Full details of the course will be announced with the final instructions. Time allowances will be available at the start control.

FLAGS: If a RED flag is shown riders MUST STOP IMMEDIATELY and seek advice from the official showing the flag. A YELLOW flag indicates that riders must proceed with GREAT CAUTION.

SPEED AVERAGE: There will be an overall average speed of 18 M.P.H. There will be no penalty for being late at a "Special" stage until you are more than 60 min. late, at which point you will be excluded. If you are early at a "Special" stage you will have to wait for your correct start time, you will not incur any penalty for being early.

ROAD FUND TAX: A valid current tax disc must be displayed.

RIDING NUMBERS: Will be black on white and will be issued by the organisers.

REFUELING: A clearly marked area along the route will be designated as the refuelling area. YOU are responsible for your own refuelling arrangements; WTRA WILL NOT transport your fuel containers for you. Most riders will probably need to refuel during the event.

CLOTHING: Helmets must have an ACU gold or silver stamp. Motocross type boots, gloves and suitable strong clothing MUST be worn. It is STRONGLY recommended that enduro type clothing is worn and an enduro type jacket is recommended.

COURSE MARKING: Will be by DAYGLOW ARROWS (there will be NO road book). On the "Special" stages marking will be better than enduro standard with additional large arrows indicating corners.

MACHINE EXAMINATION / SIGNING ON: Will be between 08:00a.m. and 09:45a.m. Machines must be presented for examination BEFORE signing on. Signing on will FINISH AT 09:50a.m. when a riders briefing, at which you must attend, will be held.

START: Riders will start the event in threes at one-minute intervals. The first three riders will start at 10:01a.m. The start order will be by WTRA "seeding" (see entry form) and not class, i.e. the fastest riders will go first, irrespective of Trail / Sport class. Riders will start each of the "Special" stages individually at 20-second intervals.

NOISE: All machines will be tested and MUST meet current enduro standards. They must be fitted with the manufacturers ORIGINAL or a replacement B.S. Approved (or equivalent) silencer that must NOT have been modified in any way.

SPECIAL NOTES

(1) Entries will only be accepted with money, entry form and 4 postage stamps - NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN BY TELEPHONE.

(2) Machine must have official riding numbers clearly visible at all times.

(3) Abuse from either driver or supporters to any officials will not be tolerated and WILL lead to exclusion from the event with the matter being reported to the ACU for further action.

(4) Only COMPETITORS are allowed to ride the course. Action will be taken against unauthorised persons found to be doing so. Having a support rider will result in the competitor being excluded.

(5) AT REFUELLING AREAS MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU DO NOT BLOCK THE FREE RUN THROUGH THE AREA. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.

Entries will close on Monday 17^th March 2008 or when full

SEND ENTRY TO:

KEITH DAVIES, WTRA LTD, PO BOX 3015, CARDIFF. CF3 5YE

Please DO NOT send any SAEs

The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without explanation.

List of SOME bikes eligible for the TRAIL BIKE class

Aprilla

ETX 125

Pegaso 125

Tuareg Rally 250

ETX 350

ETX 600

Pegaso 650

BMW

R100GS

R1150GS

650 FUNDURO / GS

BSA

Beaver 50

125 Rambler

125 Tracker

Cagiva

W4 50

W4 80

W8 125

WMX 250

ALA 350

Elefant PD 350

WMX 500

W16 600

Elefant 650

Elefant 750

Grand Canyon 900

Elefant 900

1000 RAPTOR

Gas Gas

Pampera 250

400 TRAIL?????

Honda

MTX 50

C90

MTX 80

MTX 125

XL 125

XLR 125

XL 185

MTX 200

XL 250

XLR 250

CL 250

CRM 250

XL 250 Degree

XLR 200

XL 400 Transalp

Transalp 600

XL 600

XRV 650

XRV 750

XL 1000

TLR 200

TLM 220

TLM 250

CRM 250 RK RL RM

Baja

Husaberg

FE 501 ES

FE 401 ES

Husqvarna

WRE 125

TE 4 10E

TE 6 10E

Jialing

JH 125 B Trail

Kawasaki

KE 100

KDX 125SR

KE 125

KMX 125

KE 175

KMX 200

KDX 200 SR

KDX 250 SR

KL 250 SUPER SHERPA

KLR 250

KLX 250 SR
KLX 400 S

KLR 650

KLX 650

KL 650

KLE 500

KDX 220 SR

KTM

LC2

200 EGS

LC 4

KYMCO 125 Stryker Trail

Moto Guzi 1000

Morini

Kanguro

Regent 125

Rieju RR50

RR125

RTX 125

RTX 220

Suzuki

TS 50

TS 100

TS 125

DR 125

TS 185

DR 200 ES

DR 250 ES XC RS

DR 350 S

SP 370

SP 400

DR 400 S

DR 650

DR 750

DR 800

TS 200

RMX 250 S

Triumph

Tiger

Yamaha

DT 50

DT 100

DT 80

DT 125

XT 125

DT 175

XT 225

DT 250

TTR 250

XT 350

DT 400

XT 500

XT 600

XT 660

XTZ 750

TDM 850