FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPENDICES
2014
ANNEXES DU CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE FIM
DES RALLYES TOUT TERRAIN
FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPENDICES
2014
ANNEXES DU CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE FIM
DES RALLYES TOUT TERRAIN
FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP APPENDICES
2014
ANNEXES DU CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE FIM
DES RALLYES TOUT TERRAIN
ANNEXES DU CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE FIM DES RALLYES TOUT TERRAIN
2014
FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship Appendices
Championnat du Monde FIM
des Rallyes Tout Terrain
EDITION 2014
CONTENTS / SOMMAIRE
Appendix 080 FIM Cross-Country RalliesWorld Championship.... 1-66
Annexe 080 Championnat du Monde FIM
des Rallyes Tout Terrain......................................... 1-66
Terminology and definitions...................................................................... 67-70
Terminologie et définitions........................................................................ 67-70
Summary of the penalties......................................................................... 71-75
Récapitulatif des pénalités....................................................................... 71-75
Road Book page....................................................................................... 76-77
Page Road Book...................................................................................... 76-77
Road Book symbols................................................................................. 78
Symboles du Road Book.......................................................................... 78
1. FIM Cross-Country Rallies Technical Rules...................................... 79-128
Règlement Techniques FIM des Rallyes Tout Terrain...................... 79-128
Articles amended as from 1.1.2014 are in bold type
Les articles modifiés dès le 1.1.2014 sont en caractères gras
EDITION 2014
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APPENDIX 080
FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
080.1 GENERAL............................................................................................ 7
080.1.1 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and
Prize Events..................................................................... 7
080.1.2 Eligibility of Events............................................................ 7
080.1.3 TV Rights, Title sponsor and logo of the Championship... 8
080.1.4 Support races................................................................... 8
080.2 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES....................................................... 9
080.2.1 General............................................................................. 9
080.2.2 Officials who hold a FIM licence....................................... 9
080.2.3 Jurisdiction........................................................................ 10
080.2.4 FIM International Jury....................................................... 10
080.2.4.1 Minutes of the International Jury Meetings.... 10
080.2.5 The FIM Jury President.................................................... 11
080.2.6 The second FIM Jury Member.......................................... 12
080.2.7 The FMNR third Jury Member.......................................... 12
080.2.8 FIM Technical Delegate.................................................... 12
0080.2.9 CRT Representative......................................................... 12
080.2.10 Clerk of the Course........................................................... 12
080.2.11 Technical Steward............................................................ 13
080.2.12 Timekeepers..................................................................... 14
080.2.13 Environmental Steward.................................................... 14
080.2.14 Chief Medical Officer (CMO)............................................ 14
080.2.15 Competitors’ Relation Officer (CRO)................................ 15
080.2.16 Transport and accommodation of the FIM Officials.......... 15
080.3 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS AND INSURANCE.................... 16
080.4 ENTRIES............................................................................................. 17
080.5 INSURANCE........................................................................................ 18
080.6 ENTERED RIDERS............................................................................. 18
080.6.1 Bib numbers..................................................................... 19
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080.7 MOTORCYCLES, CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS... 19
080.7.1 Categories........................................................................ 19
080.7.1.1 450cc World Championship........................... 20
080.7.1.2 Quads............................................................ 20
080.7.1.3 Women.......................................................... 21
080.7.1.4 Junior............................................................. 21
080.7.2 Change of engine............................................................. 21
080.7.3 Number of engine............................................................. 21
080.7.4 Identification..................................................................... 22
080.7.5 Advertising........................................................................ 22
080.8 TECHNICAL INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL........ 23
080.8.1 Administrative control....................................................... 23
080.8.2 Preliminary Technical Inspection...................................... 23
080.8.2.1 Markings........................................................ 23
080.8.2.2 Sound Control............................................... 24
080.8.3 Technical Inspection during the Event.............................. 25
080.8.4 Technical Inspection at the end of the Event.................... 26
080.9 FUEL.................................................................................................... 26
080.10 RALLY HEADQUARTERS................................................................... 26
080.10.1 Journal.............................................................................. 27
080.11 ROAD BOOK AND NAVIGATION........................................................ 27
080.11.1 Official Itinerary................................................................. 27
080.11.2 Functioning of the GPS.................................................... 28
080.11.3 Penalties........................................................................... 28
080.11.4 Road Book........................................................................ 28
080.11.5 Unblocking of the GPS..................................................... 29
080.11.6 Checking procedure......................................................... 30
080.12 ROUTE................................................................................................ 30
080.13 STAGES.............................................................................................. 31
080.14 SUPER SPECIAL STAGE (SSS)......................................................... 31
080.14.1 Super Special Stage Spectacle (SSSS)........................... 32
080.15 SELECTIVE SECTIONS (SS)............................................................. 32
080.15.1 Start of a Selective Section.............................................. 33
080.15.2 Arrival of a Selective Section............................................ 33
080.16 SPEED CONTROL ZONE................................................................... 34
080.16.1 Start of the control zone................................................... 35
080.16.2 Speed Control Zone......................................................... 36
080.16.3 End of the Control Zone................................................... 36
080.16.4 Successive Speed Control Zones with different speeds.. 38
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080.17 STARTING ORDER............................................................................. 39
080.17.1 General............................................................................. 39
080.17.2 Super Special Stage......................................................... 40
080.17.3 First Stage........................................................................ 40
080.17.4 Second and subsequent Stages....................................... 40
080.17.5 Last Stage........................................................................ 41
080.17.6 Collective start.................................................................. 41
080.17.7 Change in the start order............................................... 41
080.17.8 No start or abandon in a Selective Section/Stage............ 41
080.17.9 Motorcycle not in condition to start................................... 42
080.18 ASSISTANCE, TOWING AND REFUELLING...................................... 42
080.18.1 General............................................................................. 42
080.18.2 Authorised Assistance...................................................... 43
080.18.3 Forbidden Assistance....................................................... 43
080.18.4 Fuel/Autonomy................................................................. 44
080.18.4.1 Autonomy...................................................... 44
080.18.4.2 Refuelling during a Selective Section............ 44
080.18.4.3 Refuelling on Road Sections and at the
Bivouac.......................................................... 45
080.19 TIME CARD......................................................................................... 45
080.20 CONTROL ZONES.............................................................................. 46
080.21 TIME CHECKS.................................................................................... 49
080.21.1 Maximum Time Allowed.................................................... 50
080.21.2 Changing of the Maximum Time Allowed......................... 50
080.22 PASSAGE CONTROL......................................................................... 51
080.22.1 Closing time of the Passage Control................................ 51
080.22.2 Closing of the Passage Control........................................ 51
080.22.3 Penalties for missing CPs................................................. 51
080.23 REGROUPING.................................................................................... 52
080.24 FIXED PENALTIES (FP) / SPORTING PENALTIES (SP)................... 52
080.25 PARC FERME..................................................................................... 52
080.25.1 Principle............................................................................ 52
080.25.2 Access.............................................................................. 53
080.25.3 Rules................................................................................ 53
080.26 BIVOUAC............................................................................................. 53
080.26.1 Bivouac without assistance.............................................. 54
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080.27 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT....................................................................... 54
080.27.1 First-aid medical kit........................................................... 55
080.28 SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT..................................................................... 55
080.29 SAFETY EQUIPMENT........................................................................ 56
080.29.1 Compulsory Safety Equipment for the Rallies.................. 56
080.29.2 Optional Safety Equipment............................................... 58
080.29.3 Forbidden equipment........................................................ 58
080.30 ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................. 59
080.31 TIMEKEEPING.................................................................................... 59
Timekeeping instruments..................................................................... 59
080.32 RETIREMENT – DISQUALIFICATION................................................ 60
080.33 CLOSURE OF TRACK........................................................................ 60
080.34 CLASSIFICATION............................................................................... 61
080.34.1 General............................................................................. 61
080.34.2 Definitions of the various classifications........................... 61
080.34.3 Format of the daily results................................................ 62
080.34.4 Format of the results at the end of the event.................... 62
080.34.5 Approval of the results...................................................... 63
080.34.6 Posting.............................................................................. 63
080.34.7 Championships’ results..................................................... 64
080.35 PROTESTS - APPEALS...................................................................... 65
080.36 PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY............................................................... 66
080.37 FIM ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY........................................ 66
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DEFINITION OF A CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY
A Cross-Country Rally is a sporting event Staged over varied terrain and is
intended to prove the skill and endurance of riders, and the reliability of their
machines.
The terrain consists of natural landscapes and usually not modified by the
organiser as follows and not limited to :
- Mountain, rocky sections
- Dunes
- Rivers, dry riverbed, mud tracks
- Open public road
- Natural vegetation, bushes, high grass, forest
- Asphalt road, off road tracks
- Terrain with snow conditions
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General Undertakings and Conditions
All riders, teams, officials and other parties participating in the FIM Cross-Country
Rallies World Championship and FIM Prize Events (hereinafter collectively
referred to as the “FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship “) undertake,
on behalf of themselves, their employees and agents, to observe all the current
provisions of the :
1. FIM Sporting Code
2. FIM Cross-Country Rallies Appendices
3. FIM Cross-Country Rallies Technical Regulations
4. FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code
5. FIM Environmental Code
6. FIM Medical Code
7. FIM Anti-Doping Code
8. FIM Yearbook
9. FIM Organiser’s Work Book
as supplemented and amended from time to time (hereinafter collectively referred
to as the “FIM Cross-Country Rallies Appendices “).
It is the responsibility of each rider and/or team to ensure that all persons involved
with their entries observe the FIM Cross-Country Rallies Appendices at all times.
All persons concerned in any way with an entered motorcycle or present in any
capacity whatsoever in the technical and administrative area as well as the
bivouac, must carry an appropriate pass at all times during the meeting.
Actions judged by the officials responsible to be contrary to the FIM Cross-Country
Rallies Appendices - or judged to be unsportsmanlike or against the best interests
of the sport or the meeting in question - are subject to disciplinary actions as
provided by the FIM Arbitration and Disciplinary Code.
The interpretation of this current Appendix and the Supplementary Regulations
is the responsibility of the CRT (see Art. 4 of the FIM Sporting Code). Any matter
not provided for therein will be subject to interpretation by the International Jury.
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080.1 GENERAL
080.1.1 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and Prize
Events
The FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship is organised according to the
rules of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies Appendices and the FIM Sporting Code.
The FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and FIM Prize Events are
held each year and include the following title/category :
FIM World Championship :
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship 450cc, for
riders and manufacturers.
FIM Prize Events :
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup – Quads, for riders
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup – Women, for riders
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup – Junior, for riders
A FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship event, allowing for exceptions
duly approved by the CRT, is always open to these five categories mentioned
here.
The total number of events entered in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship calendar, allowing for exceptions duly approved by the CRT, is four
minimum and eight maximum.
080.1.2 Eligibility of Events
The deadline for registrations in the FIM Cross-Country World Championship
calendar is 31 January of each year (for the next year’s calendar) according to the
FIM general standards.
Priority will be given to events belonging to the FIA Cross-Country Rallies World
Cup, then to twinned events for cars-motorcycles.
Before being accepted, each new candidate event will be evaluated by the FIM,
who will take into account the inspection report, the quality of the event and the
existing events in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. This
evaluation will be entirely borne by the candidate organisation.
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Events shall have a minimum duration of four Stages (or five Stages with a
Super Special Stage). The total duration may not exceed 20 days. Between two
events, a sufficient interval must be observed, except in certain conditions, under
dispensation of the FIM Executive Board.
Before the start of the first round, the CRT will organise a compulsory meeting for
the organisers in order to explain the new rules and protocol. An Organiser who
is not present at this meeting will receive a fine of 580 Euros and his event will be
excluded from the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship calendar the
following year.
Events counting towards the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship
shall show in all their publicity and on all documents relevant to the event, the title
“FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship”.
080.1.3 TV Rights, Title sponsor and logo of the Championship
The FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship may be linked to a contractual
“Title Sponsor”. The FIM will inform all the organisers sufficiently in advance.
As mentioned in the FIM Statutes, the TV and Marketing rights belong to
FIM. The marketing of the TV rights will be negotiated every year between the FIM
Marketing & Communications Department and the Organiser. The Championship
sponsor title belongs to the FIM.
The organiser must follow the graphic charter provided by FIM for the
backdrops, internet sites, the T-shirts, cups and other goodies, the
souvenirs, etc. The organiser must obtain the approval of the FIM marketing
department before printing or producing any items.
080.1.4 Support races
During a FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship event, support races
may be permitted.
However, these support races must at all times receive prior authorisation from
the FIM.
These support races will only be national and only restricted to the national
riders holding a national FMNR Licence.
Authorisation from the FIM does not imply nor include any FIM involvement in and/
or liability for these support races/activities which are not run under the aegis and
the responsibility of the FIM.
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Priority must at all times be given to the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship.
If necessary, the FIM International Jury can change the time schedule of these
support races and/or cancel them.
080.2 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES
080.2.1 General
The event will be supervised by a FIM International Jury composed in conformity
with the provisions of Art. 50.1 of the FIM Sporting Code.
The FIM and the FMNs shall appoint officials whose aptitude and integrity for the
position they can fully justify. These officials must be in possession of a valid FIM
licence for the appropriate discipline and function.
An official shall not be a rider, mechanic, sponsor, assistant or promoter
participating in the event.
An official cannot hold another position in the rally except the one for which
he was nominated.
At the first FIM Jury meeting, the Clerk of the Course must present to the FIM Jury
President a list of all Officials of whom the number of their national or international
licence must be mentioned. These people on this list will be considered as Judge
of Fact.
All officials must remain operative and available with all the required equipment for
the event in place within the time limit for lodging a protest/appeal.
080.2.2 Officials who hold a FIM licence
The following officials must be in possession of a valid FIM licence :
- FIM Jury President, FIM Jury Member(s), FIM Technical Delegate(s)
- Clerk of the Course (CRT Licence and Super-Licence) and his assistant
- FMNR Technical Steward and his assistant
- FIM Medical Delegate and FIM Environmental Delegate
- FMNR Environmental Steward
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Timekeeper
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080.2.3 Jurisdiction
With the exception of the FIM International Jury, all FIM licence holders, holders
of a FIM pass, officials and their assistants, and all other persons involved in the
event are subject to the authority of the Clerk of the Course.
080.2.4 FIM International Jury
The President of the Jury and the second Jury member are appointed by the FIM.
The third Jury member is appointed by the FMNR.
If the two Jury Members appointed by the FIM are prevented from arriving at the
event in time, the FIM will decide about their replacement.
In the case that a Jury Member is prevented to arrive, the Jury President will
have the casting vote.
The FIM International Jury exercises supreme control of the event in respect of the
application of the FIM Codes, FIM regulations and of the SR, which it must ratify.
Consequently, the Members of the Jury are responsible only towards the FMNR
and/or the FIM. They are responsible for the proper application of the sporting
rules during the event where they have a supervising and disciplinary function.
The FIM International Jury has no responsibility for the organisation of the event.
The FIM International Jury is the only disciplinary body of the event competent to
adjudicate upon any protest that may arise during the event.
The FIM International Jury pronounces sanctions according to the provisions laid
down in the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code.
Decisions of the FIM International Jury are based on a simple majority. In the case
of a tie, the President will exercise a casting vote.
All decisions of the FIM International Jury necessary for the running of the event
as well as the results must be published as soon as possible and in the official
languages of the FIM.
080.2.4.1 Minutes of the International Jury Meetings
The minutes must be written in both official FIM languages, unless the Jury agrees
to accept them in one official language. They are to be prepared by the Secretary
to the Jury and must be signed by the Secretary and the FIM Jury President. A
copy of these minutes must be sent to the FIM Administration within 72 hours of
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the end of the event. At the end of the event a summary of all penalties will be
attached to the report.
The minutes must state in detail the decisions taken upon any protests lodged
(copies of which must be attached); the details of any accidents which may
have occurred; any possible irregularities observed, as well as the opinion of the
International Jury regarding the success of the organisation and any possible
remarks they consider to be worthy of special mention.
080.2.5 The FIM Jury President
He must ensure that the decisions of the FIM International Jury conform to the
rules of the FIM Sporting Code, to the regulations published by the FIM and the
Supplementary Regulations of the event.
He shall call a meeting of the FIM International Jury at the start of the event
and during this meeting the FIM International Jury shall approve and control the
following matters :
- Amendments, if any, to the SR after the opening date for entries verifying that
all the riders and participants engaged are informed thereof;
- Report of the Secretary to the Jury stating that all riders and participants are
holders of their respective licences as well as all officials with any responsibility
for the running of the event;
- Report from the Clerk of the Course showing all steps to be taken to ensure
the orderly running of the event;
- The safety standards of the event;
- Any amendments to safety measures proposed by the riders;
- The official permission from the local authorities to run the event and whether
the third party insurance policy of the organiser satisfies the requirements of
Art. 110.1.1 of the FIM Sporting Code.
The FIM Jury President has the right to invite any guests to the Jury meetings,
when appropriate for the event.
At the end of each day of the event, the FIM Jury President will call a meeting
of the FIM International Jury to hear the report of the Clerk of the Course, the
Secretary to the Jury and any other appropriate officials. The President, together
with the Clerk of the Course, must sign the official classification of the event. He
must also sign, with the Secretary to the Jury, all minutes of the meetings.
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At the end of the event, the FIM Jury President must send the following documents
to the FIM Administration within 72 hours of the finish of the event :
- his report (using the official form)
- the results (according to the official form)
- his complete dossier with the Environmental Check-list, minutes of the
meetings, justified decisions relating to the appeal lodged, summary of
sanctions and penalties and, if necessary, the security deposit retained,
copy of the certificate for the third party liability insurance, etc.
080.2.6 The second FIM Jury Member
He must help the FIM Jury President to fulfill his duty.
He must fulfill his duty within the FIM International Jury in case of any disciplinary
or arbitration action.
080.2.7 The FMNR third Jury Member
He must assist the Jury President with his knowledge of his country.
He must fulfill his duty within the FIM International Jury in case of any disciplinary
or arbitration action.
He must represent his organising country.
080.2.8 FIM Technical Delegate
The FIM Technical Delegate is appointed by the FIM.
He must control the duties of the FMNR Technical Stewards.
He must help them to understand and apply the FIM Technical Rules.
He must follow the evolution of technology in the sport and propose ad hoc
modifications to the Technical Rules.
0080.2.9 CRT Representative
The CRT may appoint a Representative, in a supervisory role, for each event.
080.2.10 Clerk of the Course
The Clerk of the Course shall be responsible for the application of the Rules
during the running of the event which shall be under the control of an International
Jury composed in conformity with the FIM Sporting Code.
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The Clerk of the Course is responsible for the conduct and efficient running of
the event. He cannot be a voting member of the International Jury. His essential
duties are :
- To ensure that the course is in good condition; that all officials are present and
ready to carry out their duties and that the safety, medical and control services
are on duty;
- To verify the identity of the riders, the correct numbering of the motorcycles,
and that there is nothing to prevent a rider from participating in the event due
to a disciplinary sanction or for any other administrative or technical reason
- To postpone the start of a event for an urgent case of safety or for any other
case of force majeure or to proceed with the improvement of the conditions
of the course; to stop an event prematurely or to cancel part of the course or
the entire event;
- To prevent a rider or a motorcycle from starting, or to order his withdrawal from
the event if he considers such action necessary for safety reasons;
- Respect the FIM rules, he must indicate infractions and propose penalties
to the FIM International Jury;
- To order the removal from the course, Stages and vicinity any person refusing
to obey the orders of an official;
- To notify the FIM International Jury of all decisions taken or to be taken and of
any protest addressed to him;
- To collate the reports of the timekeepers, Officials and other judges of facts
and all other information necessary in order to present his report to the FIM
International Jury and to have the provisional results of the event approved.
For events with more than 100 riders, an Assistant Clerk of the Course and an
Assistant Technical Steward, holders of FIM licences, are compulsory.
080.2.11 Technical Steward
The Technical Steward, appointed by the FMNR, must verify the machines and
equipment in accordance with the FIM rules and the Supplementary Regulations.
He must draw up a technical report and hand a copy to the FIM Jury President.
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080.2.12 Timekeepers
Appointed timekeepers must be qualified to use the timekeeping system of the
event and be in possession of a FIM licence.
They must produce the official results in accordance with the FIM Regulations and
hand a copy to the FIM Jury President.
At the end of the event, as soon as the results are homologated by the FIM
International Jury, they must send the results by e-mail to the FIM Administration
(jean-paul.gombeaud@fim.ch and info@fim.ch) or by electronic way in order to be
published online on the FIM official website www.FIM-LIVE.com.
The results must be sent to the FIM at the end of each event. The results of the
four classes must be shown separately : 450cc, Quads, Women’s and Junior.
080.2.13 Environmental Steward
The Environmental Steward, appointed by the organiser or the FMNR, shall be
responsible for all environmental aspects and his only duties are :
- Ensure that the FIM Environmental Code is respected;
- Have access to all information concerning the event, and be able, prior, during
and after the event, to give recommendations to the FIM Jury President or
Clerk of the Course on all aspects of the event which may have harmful
environmental consequences;
- Be entitled to attend all open meetings of the Jury, without voting rights;
- Draw up a report on the basis of a checklist prepared by the CIE and send it to
the FIM Administration and hand a copy to the FIM Jury President,
- Propose sanctions
080.2.14 Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
The Chief Medical Officer, appointed by the FMNR, shall be responsible for all
medical aspects and shall, in particular :
- Ensure that the FIM Medical Code is respected.
- Inspect all medical/paramedical services before the start of the event and
regularly during the event.
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- Ensure that all medical/paramedical services and staff are in their correct
places and ready to function.
- Give information and recommendations on injured riders and all aspects of
the event which may have potential medical consequences.
- Draw up a report and hand a copy to the FIM Jury President.
- He must be present at all meetings of the FIM International Jury.
080.2.15 Competitors’ Relation Officer (CRO)
The officials responsible for relations with the riders must be readily identifiable
and could be present at :
- the administrative and technical controls;
- the start and finish of stages;
- regroupings;
- all meetings of the FIM International Jury.
The task of the officials dealing with riders consists of :
- informing the riders and constantly acting in collaboration with them;
- providing precise answers to all persons raising questions;
- giving all information and additional details concerning the running of the
Cross-Country Rally;
- avoiding transmission to the FIM International Jury of any questions that
can be satisfactorily resolved by providing precise explanations, unless the
question concerns a protest, e.g. supplying details of times contested.
This task can be entrusted to an Assistant Clerk of the Course.
080.2.16 Transport and accommodation of the FIM Officials
The organiser will bear all the cost of the FIM Jury President, FIM second Jury
Member and the FIM Technical Delegate.
This mean :
• Round trip transport from their home to the event.
• Accommodation during the event, in a convenient, superior class
hotel.
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• Transportation during the event in such a way to allow them to
be able to check the running of the event (rental car or car with a
driver).
The Organiser must inform the FIM Officials about these arrangements as soon
as possible.
The cost for other FIM Delegates (Environmental, Medical, CRT Representative,
etc.) will be borne by the FIM.
080.3 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS AND INSURANCE
The Supplementary Regulations must be published at least in one of the two
official languages of the FIM and must be approved by the FMNR and the FIM.
One copy must be sent to the FIM Administration no later than two months before
the date of the event for approval by the FIM. As soon as accepted, the SR will be
published on the FIM website.
The SR must be drawn up in conformity with the standard model established
by the CRT and must specify that the event will be conducted in conformity with
the current Appendix. It must also include the detailed description of the medical
support available by air and land during the event as well as the maximum time
granted to the riders for each day, accompanied by detailed itineraries (except for
the Selective Sections). The complete time schedules and details with the number
of kilometres and sent to FIM Administration 30 days before the start of the event.
No amendment may be made to the SR after its approval by the FIM or the FMNR
and after the opening date for entries. However, in exceptional circumstances, the
FIM International Jury, or if the latter has not yet been appointed, the FMNR, may
authorise an amendment to the SR provided that it is subsequently approved by
the FIM International Jury and brought to the attention of all persons concerned.
Any modifications or additional provisions shall be announced by additives, which
will be dated, numbered and signed. These additives will form an integral part of
the Supplementary Regulations and shall be posted on the official notice board
for the Rally. They shall also be communicated directly to the riders in the shortest
possible time.
The organiser must also provide to the FIM Administration, 20 days before the
event, a copy of the third-party liability insurance of the organiser in accordance
with local laws and respecting the provisions laid down in Art. 110.1.1 of the FIM
Sporting Code, as well as a copy of the medical repatriation insurance for injured
riders, from the place of the accident to his home.
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For Rallies crossing several countries, the organiser must also provide the
relevant authorisations of the FMNs concerned.
The interpretation of the Supplementary Regulations is the responsibility of the
CRT.
080.4 ENTRIES
All entries must be made in writing on an entry form and all information regarding
the rider, team, sponsor and make of the machine must be indicated.
The entry forms must be printed in the official languages of the FIM and shall
mention Art. 60.5 of the FIM Sporting Code.
Any person wishing to take part in an event must send to the Secretariat of the
organiser the entry application signed and accompanied by the amount of the
entry fee which will be increased by 100 % for the riders refusing the advertising
of the organisers. The amount of the entry fee must be specified in the SR.
The entry fee will be fully reimbursed :
a) to applicants whose entry has been refused;
b) in the event that the Rally is not held.
In order to cover a withdrawal at the last minute by any rider, the organisers
must subscribe to or propose a cancellation insurance policy permitting the
reimbursement of fees paid.
The FMN which issued the licence, the FMNR or the organiser may refuse an
entry for justifiable reasons. The refusal and justified notification must be sent
in writing to the applicant at the latest during the 72 hours following the closing
of the entries. Also within this time limit, the notification must be sent to the FIM
Administration and to all the FMNs that have riders who sent an entry form.
The CRT can revoke a refusal of entry coming from the FMNR or the organiser, if
the refusal is considered not founded by the CRT.
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080.5 INSURANCE
a) The entry fee includes the insurance premium giving the rider and the
participants third-party civil liability cover in accordance with Art. 110.1.1 of
the FIM Sporting Code. The insurance will take effect two days before the
administrative and technical control and shall cease two days after the official
end of the event or after abandonment or official disqualification.
b) The terms of this cover must be specified in the Supplementary Regulations.
080.6 ENTERED RIDERS
The riders must obligatorily be holders of :
1. A valid FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship licence in
accordance with Art. 70.2.1 of the FIM Sporting Code and Art. 09.1 of the
FIM Medical Code. To obtain this licence from his national federation, the
rider must undergo and pass successfully an echocardiogram, once in his
lifetime and an exercise tolerance electrocardiogram valid three years.
2. A valid Starting Permission from his national federation to enter specifically
this event, if the rider has an annual licence. If the rider has a “one event”
licence, this licence is sufficient without a Starting Permission.
3. A valid original driving licence corresponding to the type and capacity of
machine used (photocopies are not accepted).
All participants undertake to indemnify and hold harmless the FIM, the FMNR, the
CONUs, the FIM promoters, the organisers and officials, the employees, officers
and agents, from and against any and all liability to third parties for any loss,
damage or injury for which he is jointly and severally liable.
A rider is responsible of the behavior of his mechanics, assistants or
manager and any infringement to the regulations will be borne by the rider.
When the engine of a motorcycle is running, the driver must wear his helmet.
Any anti-sport, unfair, incorrect or fraudulent action effected by the rider shall be
judged by the International Jury who shall decide on any sanction according to the
FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code and regulations.
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080.6.1 Bib numbers
FIM would allocate the bib numbers to the permanent riders in each category.
The 5 first numbers of each category will be allocated in the ascending order
to the 5 first riders who scored points in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship/World Cup of the previous year. The number will correspond to the
final position of the rider.
A rider who wants a specific number (a number above 5 and below 199) must
make a request to the FIM Administration before 15 February of the year of the
Championship.
Each organiser will allocate the remaining free numbers to the other riders.
However, they should, when possible, give a rider the same starting number this
rider had if he rode previously in another round of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies
World Championship of that year.
Starting Numbers must not be bigger than 199.
080.7 MOTORCYCLES, CATEGORIES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
The Championship is open to motorcycles and quads (hereinafter collectively
referred to as “motorcycles”) duly covered by a registration certificate and adapted
to off-road use. The registration certificate must always reflect the modifications
made to the motorcycle, in particular to the capacity, make, type and commercial
description. These motorcycles and their equipment entered must, throughout
the competition, comply with the International Vienna Convention of 1968, the
national legal requirements for road traffic of the country in which the vehicle is
registered, the road legislation of the country where the event is held and with
other rules specified in the Supplementary Regulations. In case a competition
motorcycle does not need registration in the country where it comes from, the
motorcycle must still respect the FIM Sporting and Technical rules.
080.7.1 Categories
The categories are as follows :
- Category 1 : 450cc World Championship
(Up to 450cc single or twin cylinder, 2T or 4T)
- Category 2 : Quads (three-wheel vehicles are forbidden) (World Cup)
- Category 3 : Women (World Cup)
- Category 4 Junior (World Cup)
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All the other categories i.e “Over 450cc” do not count towards the FIM World
Championship and Cups.
080.7.1.1 450cc World Championship
These vehicles are based on road Legal production motorcycles, fully registered
for use on public roads. These motorcycles can be modified and/or equipped for
Off-Road Cross-Country Rallies competition as follows : The main parts : frame,
engine (cylinder, cylinder head and crankcase) and swing-arm must be the
standard component.
These main parts, with the exception of the crankcase, may be modified according
to the provisions mentioned in the FIM Technical Rules for Cross-Country Rallies
- 450cc World Championship category.
The maximum capacity is up to 450cc single or twin cylinder 2T or 4T.
Number plates : white background with black numbers (RAL Colour table : White
9010, Black 9005)
080.7.1.2 Quads
These vehicles :
• must be based on the series production quads vehicle and
• appear in the manufacturers’ catalogue and
• be homologated to be used on public roads and
• comply with the FIM rules for Group G or H; and
• be modified and/or equipped for Off-Road Cross-Country Rallies
competition.
The following parts are to remain completely standard :
the chassis and
the engine (cylinder, cylinder head and crankcases).
The above mentioned parts must be standard components freely available to
the public in retail trade.
The crankcases of the make and model of the quad used must remain strictly
original (i.e. may under no circumstances be changed or modified) and must
fulfill the FIM Technical Rules for Cross-Country Rallies - Quads category.
Please refer to the Technical Rules, Quads, for the capacity authorised per group.
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Number plates : white background with black numbers (RAL Colour table : White
9010, Black 9005).
080.7.1.3 Women
To collect points for the Women’s World Cup, a female rider can use a machine
of either Category 1 or 2. If a change of Category is made during the season,
FIM points can be collected in the new Category 1 or 2 but will be counted
separately for the Women’s Category.
Starting Numbers : according to the category of their machine
Number plates : purple with white numbers (RAL Colour table : Purple 4006, White
9010).
080.7.1.4 Junior
To collect points for the Junior’s World Cup, a rider can use a machine of either
Category 1 or 2. If a change of Category is made during the season, FIM points
can be collected in the new Category 1 or 2 but will be counted separately for
the Junior Category.
Starting Numbers and Number plates : according to the category of their machine.
Age of the rider : the rider must be aged less than 25 years (at 1st January of the
year of the Championship) and holder of a driving licence valid for the motorcycle
he will ride.
080.7.2 Change of engine
Any change of engine must be indicated to the Clerk of the Course or the Technical
Steward/FIM Technical Delegate, at the latest one hour before the start of the first
bike, on pain of a 15’ penalty.
080.7.3 Number of engine
Changes of engine during the Rally are free, in quantity, but a time penalty will be
applied as follows :
1st change : 15’
2nd change : 45’
3rd and following change : 120’
The spare engine(s) must have identical technical specifications and must be
marked by the Technical Stewards during the first technical inspections, for use
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during the entire duration of the event. The number of engines presented at the
preliminary technical inspection is free.
080.7.4 Identification
The organiser shall provide each rider with a set of identification plates comprising
1 front plate and 2 side plates called number plates. The organiser shall also
provide one bib measuring 26 cm x 30 cm, bearing the racing number which
should be clearly worn on the rider’s back. The exact sizes and positions of these
number plates will be explained in the SR.
The race bib cannot be cut and/or modified. In all cases, the upper edge of the
back bib must be a maximum of 20 cm from the neck of the rider and shall be
always visible and not be hidden by anything, like a “Camel Bag”.
The number plates shall be affixed visibly at the front and on the rear sides of the
motorcycle. They shall in no circumstances cover, throughout the duration of the
Rally, even partly, the registration number of the motorcycle.
At any time during the Rally, the absence of or incorrect affixing of an event
number panel or plate shall result, for each offence noted, in a time penalty, as
provided for in the Supplementary Regulations. Before the start of each stage, the
simultaneous absence or incorrect affixing of at least two event number plates or
the bib will ban the rider from starting.
Each evening, the organiser must be able to supply riders with new number plates
and bib, by asking the Competitors’ Relation Officer.
A bracelet on which is noted the HQ number will allow riders to be identified. Any
default noted by an official will result in penalties equivalent to 10% of the entry
fees. In case of damage to the bracelet, the rider must inform the Competitors’
Relation Officer, who will provide a replacement in exchange for the damaged
item.
080.7.5 Advertising
Riders shall be free to affix any advertising on their motorcycles provided that it :
a) is authorised by the FIM Rules and the laws of the countries ridden through;
b) is not contrary to public decency and customs;
c) does not overlap on those areas which are reserved for the number plates and
the organiser’s requirement, as described in the SR.
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The compulsory advertising of the organisers must conform to the laws of the
countries ridden through as well as to the FIM Rules.
080.8 TECHNICAL INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE
CONTROL
The only riders who are authorized to go to the administrative control and
Technical inspections for the FIM World Championship and FIM Prize events
are the ones who complies with Art.80.7.1
080.8.1 Administrative control
Prior to the start of the event, an administrative control must be organised, in
order to check the licences, driving licence, make and model of the motorcycle,
and compliance of the motorcycle with the category in which it has been entered.
During this administrative control, various safety equipment, map, roadbook,
emergency phone number and other information will be distributed to the riders.
080.8.2 Preliminary Technical Inspection
Prior to the start of the event, a technical control must be carried out in accordance
with the procedure and the times fixed in the FIM Regulations and/or the
Supplementary Regulations of the event.
080.8.2.1 Markings
The following parts will be marked as described below, in such a way as to ensure
their identification. The parts so marked must be used throughout the entire
competition and must be in their proper place at the final examination. Paint
markings on the crankcases and silencer must be heat resistant. The rider is
responsible for the continued presence of all seals and marks.
The Technical Stewards may check, at any time, the presence of these
identification marks. The substitution of the original components or disregard of
these regulations is strictly forbidden. Any fraudulent act that is recorded and, in
particular the presentation of retouched identification marks as being intact, shall
result in a penalty up to the disqualification of the rider, as well as that of any rider
who has aided or abetted the offence; this shall not prejudice any more severe
sanctions that may be requested of the FMNR or the International Disciplinary
Court, pursuant to Art. 3.1.3 of the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code.
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Any offence to the provision of the marking of parts is considered as a statement
of fact.
Parts Marking Number How or where marked
Crankcase Paint* 1 Right or left side
Spare engine Paint* 1 Right or left side
Frame (Chassis for Quad)
main section
Paint + * 1 Right hand steering head
Silencer Paint* 1 On the top
* or non removable (destructible) sticker.
Marking is restricted to these four parts only and must be done with paint or a
non-removable sticker. The use of a marker pen is forbidden.
The frame consists of all welded parts surrounding the engine and supporting
the steering column and the mounting points for the rear suspensions. The frame
must not be changed or replaced during the running of the event. However, the
frame may be left for servicing and repairs
080.8.2.2 Sound Control
All the motorcycles must pass the sound control test, carried out according to
Art.01.79 of the Cross-Country Rallies Technical Rules, during the preliminary
examination and marked by the organiser. For this test, the intakes of the air filter
box of the machine must not be obstructed and material (sponges, cloths, foams,
etc.) must not be placed inside the air filter box, except the air filter element.
The maximum limit of the sound level, using the 2 Meter Max method is fixed at :
For all engine types
Checks before
the race :
Checks during and
after the race :
115 dB/A
117 dB/A
118 dB/A
Target
115 dB/A, + 2 dB/A
for the precision of the method.
117 + 1 dB/A for degradation
of the silencer.
If a motorcycle does not pass the sound control test, the rider must immediately
solve the problem before the next sound control test.
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080.8.3 Technical Inspection during the Event
During the whole event the FMNR Technical Steward, under the supervision of a
Jury Member or the CRT Technical Delegate, can check any motorcycle. The time
spent for this test will be granted to the rider. The rider is responsible at any time
of the Rally for the technical conformity of his motorcycle.
For the sound control, if during the test, the machine exceeds the maximum level
allowed for sound control test during the race and after the race according
to Art. 79.11 of the FIM Cross Country Rally Technical Rules, the rider will be
penalised with 15 minutes (1st offence), 60 minutes (2nd offence), disqualification
from the event (3rd offence) or other penalties given as provided for in the FIM
Disciplinary and Arbitration Code.
For repairs, control, etc., the following applies :
a rider wishing to repair or replace the silencer of his machine can do so at the
end of the day after the final time control, no later than 60 minutes after his
time limit or no later than 60 minutes before his next scheduled starting time.
The rider may request as many sound controls as he wishes during the 30
minutes allowance. After 30 minutes have elapsed, the rider will be required
to present his machine for testing to the sound control test official.
After the 30 minutes, if the sound level is above the required standard, the
rider will be penalised according to the above-mentioned rule.
If the silencer is changed during the day, the rider must present it to the
technical steward in order to be marked with a different paint or sticker.
At the end of the day, a sound control test will be carried out during the 30 minutes
allowance. If the test is passed, the silencer will be marked with the official paint.
If not, the rider will be penalised according to the above-mentioned rule (or other
penalties given as provided for in the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code).”
The competent bodies or officials can disqualify at any time during the event a
motorcycle, the construction or condition of which is considered to be or may
become a source of danger.
Any refusal to present the machine to a control requested by the Technical
Steward will be sanctioned up to disqualification.
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080.8.4 Technical Inspection at the end of the Event
Without it being an obligation, a complete and detailed control involving the
dismantling of the motorcycle of riders ranking in the first places of each category,
as well as of any other rider, may be carried out at the complete discretion of the
International Jury, either acting on their own initiative or following a protest, or on
the advice of the Clerk of the Course.
If an engine must be controlled and completely dismantled and if there are not the
appropriate technical conditions at the end of the rally, the motorcycle must be
sealed and shipped to the country of the organising FMNR.
The disassembly and the control of the engine takes place with the representative
of the manufacturer of the said motorcycle, in the presence of a Technical Steward
appointed for the event. The transportation costs are at the charge of the organiser.
080.9 FUEL
In Europe, the fuel used, i.e. normal roadside unleaded pump fuel, shall be in
accordance with the Technical Rules, Cross-Country Rallies Appendix.
Outside Europe, if the fuel available for the riders in the country(ies) crossed
does not answer the FIM specifications, the organiser will have to make the
characteristics of this fuel appear in the Supplementary Regulations, in conformity
with the last paragraph of Article 63.01.2 Cross-Country Rallies Technical Rules.
A fuel control may be carried out at any time during an event, according to
Art. 63.05 of the Cross-Country Rallies Technical Rules. A rider whose fuel fails
to meet the Cross-Country Rallies Technical Rules will be disqualified from the
whole event.
The rider is liable for the reimbursement of the costs of the test and other penalties
may be imposed.
All protests requesting a fuel control must be accompanied by a security deposit
of 730 EUR paid to the FIM International Jury or the FIM (supplementary controls).
080.10 RALLY HEADQUARTERS
The Rally Headquarters (Rally HQ) must be fully operational before the start of the
first competitor until the last competitor is back at the Bivouac, without any break.
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It must be equipped with all the necessary transmission equipment for
communication with the helicopters, the Tango (medical car) the sweeper truck,
start and finish of the Selective Sections, TC, CP etc.
It must be equipped to accommodate the staff in charge of the satellite tracking
system, the coordinator of the search and rescue team, the Clerk of the Course,
etc.
080.10.1 Journal
The organiser will keep an information book with irremovable numbered pages.
This journal will be hand written with the precise time and date of the annotations. It
will be composed of all messages sent or received at the Rally HQ in chronological
order as well as all the information regarding the advancement of the event. It will
remain at the disposal of the Clerk of the Course and the FIM President of the
Jury.
An electronic secured version of the journal is also allowed.
At the end of each Stage, the Rally HQ must report the main event of the day to
the FIM International Jury (withdrawal, sweep, accidents, injuries etc).
080.11 ROAD BOOK AND NAVIGATION
The route of the Rally is secret until the Road book/GPS is distributed to the riders.
Organisers using a different GPS system from the one described hereafter must
mention in their Supplementary Regulations the functioning of their system and
the possible unlocking codes.
080.11.1 Official Itinerary
The official itinerary (Selective and Road Sections) is recorded in the GPS(s)
supplied to the riders. The validation in a chronological order of each Waypoint
(WPV, WPM, WPE, WPS, DZ, FZ, CP) localised on the road book guarantees the
respect of this itinerary by the riders. Each point will be numbered in chronological
order on the road book and in the GPS.
A WPM or WPE is also affected at DZs and FZs of the Speed Control Zone.
The Clerk of the Course must be in possession of this itinerary including all the
GPS points.
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080.11.2 Fonctionnement du GPS
Seuls seront communiqués les points GPS de départ et d’arrivée des Etapes et
Secteurs Sélectifs.
Entre 2 WPM, le GPS n’affiche que le cap suivi et la vitesse. Lorsque le coureur
pénètre dans un cercle de 3 km de rayon autour d’un WPM, le GPS affiche
toutes les informations habituelles : COG, SOG, CTW, DTW.
Pour valider son passage, le coureur devra passer à moins de 200 m d’un WPM.
Le coureur devra respecter l’ordre chronologique des WPT de l’Etape
considérée. Dans le cas contraire, le GPS affichera uniquement le cap suivi et la
vitesse.
Toutefois, le coureur peut forcer le GPS à se caler sur un autre WPT par la
touche « W+ » ou « W– ».
080.11.3 Pénalités
Waypoint manquant (WPV, WPM, WPE, DZ, FZ) 20’.
WPS manquant : 120’
080.11.4 Road Book
Tous les coureurs recevront un road book qui indiquera l’itinéraire qui a été
DS
AS
R : 3 km
R : 200 m
R : 3 km
R : 200 m
080.11.2 Functioning of the GPS
Only the waypoints for the start and finish of the stages and Selective Sections
will be given.
Between 2 WPM’s, the GPS will only show the compass heading and the speed.
Once the competitors have entered the 3 km radius around a WPM, the GPS will
display all the usual functions of a GPS : COG, SOG, CTW, DTW.
To validate their passage, riders must pass within at least 200 metres of a WPM.
Riders must respect the chronological order of WPTs of the stage under
consideration. If this is not the case the GPS will only display the compass
heading followed and speed. Nevertheless, the riders may force the GPS to reset
on another WPT by pressing the “W+” or the “W-“button.
080.11.3 Penalties
Missing waypoint (WPV, WPM, WPE, DZ, FZ) 20’.
Missing a WPS : 120’
080.11.4 Road Book
All riders will receive a road book which will indicate the itinerary which has been
reconnoitred and which will be ‘opened’ and ‘swept’. Only this route is opened
and validated by the opening team. It will indicate compulsory points of passage
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(WPV’s, WPM’s, WPE’s, WPS’s, DZ’s, FZ’s, CP’s) which must be respected on
pain of penalties.
Between two compulsory points of passage the itinerary of the road book is not
compulsory but strongly recommended, except in agricultural and forestry zones
or areas sensitive to the environment.
In the first road book the complete list of symbols (according to the model at the
end of the Appendices) must appear. The road book of each stage will have in its
first pages the description of the stage. The list of symbols and the descriptions
must be in two languages minimum, including English.
The modification notes in the road book made by the organiser’s opening team
must be signed by the Clerk of the Course and posted on the official board at the
latest at the opening of the briefing the day before the stage concerned.
These notes complete the road book by the addition of some information about
directions and danger.
A Selective Section or a Road Section running on an existing track will feature in
the road book as a solid line.
A Selective Section or a Road Section running ‘off-track’ will feature in the road
book as a broken line.
Riders must, in all cases, adapt their riding to the conditions of the terrain which
will change frequently. The greatest attention must be paid at all times, whatever
the type of route (Selective Sections, Road Sections, off track…).
080.11.5 Unblocking of the GPS
For safety reasons, riders will have two means of unblocking their GPS by using
two specific codes :
1) Code ‘5555, Emergency code’
For a rider wishing to retire, this code will completely unblock the GPS and allow
the rider to introduce new points manually.
The use of this code will be penalised by 6 hours penalty per use.
2) Code ‘WPM’
This code, given by the race control at the request of the rider via his Satellite
Tracking System, allows the GPS to function ‘normally’ and display all the
waypoints, DTW, CTW, COG, SOG and will change the Hidden Waypoint (WPM)
and the WPS into a Visible Waypoint (WPV).
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All uses of this code will result in the following penalties :
• From the 1st to the 3rd use : 3 hours penalty per use
• From the 4th use : 6 hours penalty per use
080.11.6 Checking procedure
Throughout the duration of the rally, riders are responsible for the correct functioning
of their GPS(s) downloaded by the organisers. The GPS(s) must be switched
on and connected permanently to their power supply and aerials throughout the
entire stage. All actions caused by riders (loss, destruction, switching off etc.)
making it impossible to read the GPS and / or all attempts at fraud or manipulation
noted will result in penalties to be decided by the Jury of Sporting Stewards and
may be up to disqualification.
Checks will be carried out at the end of Stages. According to the model of GPS,
the rider must :
• Either put their GPS(s) on the “checks” screen on their arrival at the TC.
All the waypoints will appear on a screen page either ‘clear’ or in ‘grey’ :
not validated or validated. The person carrying out the checks will note
any infractions and these will be counter signed by the rider. The controller
will then add a slip of paper to the rider’s time card and will send a copy to
the race direction.
• Or, return his GPS to be downloaded. The person responsible of the
control of the GPS will provide the list of infractions to the clerk of
the course.
In the case of a protest, accompanied by the appropriate deposit, the rider has half
an hour after notification to make a written protest to the Clerk of the Course. The
GPS(s) will then be dismantled and sealed by a technical steward in the presence
of the rider (or his representative) before being examined by a technician who will
hand his report to the Clerk of the Course and to the rider.
080.12 ROUTE
The Route is divided into Stages that comprise one or several Selective Sections
(SS) connected by Road Sections.
Throughout the duration of the event, the riders must strictly comply with the traffic
regulations of the countries through which the event passes. Any rider who does
not comply with these requirements will be penalised as follows :
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a) 1st infringement : a time penalty equal to 30’;
b) 2nd infringement : a time penalty of 1 hour;
c) 3rd infringement : up to disqualification.
The police or officials who record any infringement of the traffic regulations by a
rider must inform him of it in the same way as for other road users.
Should they decide not to stop the rider at fault, they may ask the organisers to
apply the penalties, provided that :
a) notification of the offence reaches the organisers through the official
channels and in a written note, before posting of the classification of the
stage during which the offence was committed;
b) the reports of the offence are sufficiently detailed to ensure that the identity
of the rider at fault is established without any doubt and that the places and
times of the offence are perfectly correct;
c) the complaints are not susceptible to diverse interpretations.
080.13 STAGES
The distance in km of the daily Stages must be adapted to the difficulties of the
terrain, in such a way that the riders may arrive by daylight in normal racing
conditions. Stages of more than 700 kilometres, including Road Sections and
Selective Sections, can be authorised if the organiser’s request is justified, and
with the appropriate measures of security. This request for derogation must be
sent to the FIM Administration as soon as the draft of the itinerary is complete.
After each Stage, a minimum rest period of six hours is compulsory. A minimum
rest period of 18 hours is compulsory after ten Stages or after 6000 kilometres
have been completed. The Clerk of the Course may allow a rider to start a new
Stage without proof of the six hours rest, once only in a ten-day period, according
to the advice of the event doctor. In this case, the rider must turn up one hour
before his theoretical start.
080.14 SUPER SPECIAL STAGE (SSS)
The organisation of a Super Special Stage is optional. If organised, it will be the
SS1 of Stage 1. All riders must take part in it and the result will count for the
classification of the event as well as any road penalties relating thereto.
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It will be run in the form of a Selective Section, with a minimum length of
2 km and a maximum length of 10 km. The Supplementary Regulations must
specify whether reconnaissance of the Super Special Stage is permitted and in
what form.
080.14.1 Super Special Stage Spectacle (SSSS)
A Super Special Stage Spectacle can be organised each day near the bivouac or
a city in order to bring the sport close to the spectators. This Super Special Stage
Spectacle will have the same sporting rules as the Super Special Stage but will
not be timed.
080.15 SELECTIVE SECTIONS (SS)
Selective Sections are run on tracks and sections of “road” open to the public. The
greatest care is recommended in relation to other possible users.
In a stage, the cumulative length of the Selective Sections must not exceed 600
kilometres.
The Selective Sections must be such that all the riders can complete them entirely
during the day in normal racing conditions.
It is forbidden to give the start of a Selective Section at night.
At sunset, if riders are still riding in the Selective Section, a permanent watch must
be organised at the Rally HQ.
Refuelling will be provided for after a maximum of 250 kilometres. During this
refuelling, the race will be neutralised for at least 15 minutes. The refuelling zone
is not a Parc Fermé. The refuelling zone cannot be a servicing.
In agricultural and forestry zones and areas sensitive to the environment and
security, defined by Waypoints and marked on the Road Book, the itinerary and
all the boxes in the road book must be strictly respected. It is notably forbidden to
“cut” corners through fields, forests, orchards and swamps.
This strict respect of the route will also be applied to the Super Special Stage
which must be marked.
Any infringement to this rule will be penalised by 15’.
In all other cases, only GPS points given by the organiser are considered as
compulsory passage points. The road book is only a navigation tool.
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It is forbidden to deliberately block the passage of motorcycles or prevent them
from overtaking.
It is forbidden for riders to ride in the opposite direction of the Selective Sections,
under threat of penalty which may result in disqualification from the event.
080.15.1 Start of a Selective Section
At the start of a Selective Section, when the motorcycle comes to a stop in front of
the starting control, the timekeeper on duty will enter on the time card of the rider
the true starting time of the motorcycle concerned (hour and minute), then will call
out the last 30 seconds, 15 seconds and last five seconds one at a time. After the
last five seconds, the starting signal will be given and this must be immediately
followed by the starting of the motorcycle.
Remaining for more than 30 seconds on the start line, after the starting signal, will
incur a penalty of two minutes.
Any rider refusing to leave at the start of a Selective Section at the time and in
the position that have been allotted will be penalised, possibly by disqualification
from the event.
The start of a Selective Section at the time indicated on the time card can be
delayed by the timekeeper.
A start made before the official has given the signal will be penalised by one
minute. This penalisation does not rule out more serious sanctions that may be
applied by the FIM International Jury, particularly in the case of a repeated offence.
When a rider is unable to present his motorcycle with his engine running at the
start of a Selective Section, the penalty shall be one minute per minute of lateness.
080.15.2 Arrival of a Selective Section
The arrival at the Selective Section will be judged at speed, with the panels being
arranged as follows :
a) yellow chequered panel (start of zone)
b) after about 100 metres, red chequered panels (arrival at speed)
c) at a distance of 150 to 300 metres, 2 red panels (timepiece and STOP)
d) finally, 100 metres further on, final beige panel with 3 cross-bars.
A voluntary stop between the yellow warning panel and the STOP panel is
prohibited, under threat of penalty that may result in disqualification from the event.
Timing is recorded on the finish line, with printer-type clocking-in equipment. The
latter will be duplicated by hand-held stopwatches.
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At a distance of 150 to 300 metres after the finish, the rider shall stop at a time
check signalled by a red clock and a red STOP panel. The timekeeper on duty
will enter on the time card the arrival time (hour, minute and second), which will
also be the starting time for the following Road Section (hour and minute). Any
rider not stopping at the STOP panel to enter his time will be penalised, up to
disqualification.
The arrival times are recorded on the basis of seconds.
If a “ceremonial finish” is planned at a different location from the actual finish, the
details of the procedure regarding Time Control etc, must be stated in the SR.
080.16 SPEED CONTROL ZONE
In the zones defined as Speed Control Zones, the speed of the riders, in the Road
Sections as well as in the Selective Sections, will be limited; the value of this
limitation will be indicated in the roadbook. Moreover, it is the responsibility of
the rider to adapt his speed to the local population and the traffic.
These zones will be marked on the road book by a box marked “DZ” (start of the
zone), a FZ box (end of the zone) and the maximum speed allowed. The absence
of indicating signs for speed cannot give cause for protest.
Overtaking is authorised, on condition that the maximum speed authorised in the
zone is not exceeded.
Speed controls will be done by means of the GPS.
In a Speed Control Zone, if the speed limit is exceeded, a signal can appear on the
GPS screen to indicate excess speed with a recording of this.
A deceleration area of 90 metres around the start of the zone as well as an
acceleration area of 90 metres around the end of the zone will be allowed.
A Speed Infringement (SI) is made when the maximum speed is exceeded once
or several times in the same Speed Control Zone.
When speeding, a pulse signal is recorded in the GPS every 150 m and the speed
is shown on the speed page “SPD” on the GPS. Each pulse signal (IMP) will be
penalised as follows.
• up to 20 km/h : IMP X 1’
• between 21 and 40 km/h : IMP X 2’
• more than 40 km/h : IMP X 6’
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Example : Zone limited to 50 km/h. A rider passes the first two pulse signals at 100
km/h then the 3rd at 80 km/h, the 4th at 52 km/h; the other ones are below the limit.
Calculation : 2 x 6’ + 1 x 2’ + 1 x 1’ Total of the penalties : 15 minutes.
The second Speed Infringement will be when speeding once or several times in
another Speed Control Zone. The Number of Speed Infringements (NSI) will be
added during the event. From the second offence and for all the following, each
pulse signal (IMP) will be penalised as follows :
• up to 20 km/h : IMP X 1’ X NSI
• between 21 et 40 km/h : IMP X 2’ X NSI
• more than 40 km/h : IMP X 6’ X NSI
Example : in the second Speed Control Zone of the rally, limited to 50 km/h, the
same rider passes the first pulse signal at 72 km/h, the 2nd at 63 km/h, the 3rd at 51
km/h; the other ones are below the limit.
Calculation : 1 x 2’ + 2 x 1’ Penalties : 4 minutes x 2 which makes a total of 8
minutes of penalties, as it is the 2nd Speed Infringement (NSI = 2), then x three for
the third Speed Infringement (NSI = 3), x fourth for the fourth Speed Infringement
(NSI = 4) etc.
The controls will be ordered by the Clerk of the Course or the FIM International
Jury and executed by a GPS technician in the presence of an official or a Judge
of facts.
The FIM International Jury can give a disqualification if the relapse of speeding is
considered intentionally.
080.16.1 Start of the control zone
The entry of a speed control zone recorded in the GPS will be indicated on the
road book by a box marked “DZ” and by a hidden waypoint (WPM). To validate
the entry of Zone “DZ”, the rider must pass at less than 90 metres (radius around
the WPM “DZ”).
In a radius of 3 kms of this WPM, the rider’s GPS will become active (DTW, CTW
with arrow) so as to guide the rider to the start of the zone.
90m before this GPS point the rider will be informed by his GPS that he is
approaching a Speed Control Zone (deceleration).
The 90m situated after the GPS point, is considered as a deceleration zone (zone
of tolerance), before entering in the control zone.
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080.16.2 Speed Control Zone
The control zone will appear permanently on riders’ GPS screens, meaning that
they can in no way claim not to know either the entrance or exit of the zone. The
speed of a rider will be limited to the maximum speed allowed between the point
of entry and exit point of the zone, regardless of the route taken between these
two points.
080.16.3 End of the Control Zone
The end of a GPS Speed Control Zone will be indicated on the road book by a box
marked “FZ” and by an eclipse waypoint (WPE).
Around this point there will be a zone of tolerance of 90m so as to avoid any
arguments concerning the measuring of speed.
Riders can reaccelerate from this point.
The exit point of the speed control zone is a compulsory point of passage. To
validate the exit of Zone “FZ”, the rider must pass at less than 90 metres (radius
around the WPE “FZ”).
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SPEED CONTROL WITH A WPM AND
A WPE
CONTROLLED ZONE
With no particular
distance
PENALISED
ZONE
50 kph
Route followed by competitors
ZONE EXIT
-1 Box of Road Book
-1 eclipse way point (WPE)
R = 90 m
R = 90 m
ZONE ENTRY
- 1 Box of Road Book
- 1 hidden way point
(WPM)
- Activation zone of the
GPS within a radius of
3 km
- Deceleration zone over
90 m
- Tolerance zone over 90m
TOLÉRANCE
BRAKING
R = 3 KM
DECELERATION
TOLÉRANCE
ACCELERATION
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080 16.4 Successive Speed Control Zones with different speeds
When a speed control zone is made of two successive areas, with two different
speed of different values, the maximum speed within a radius of 90 metres of the
entering waypoint of the second section will always be the highest speed of the
two areas. In the case of a decreasing speed limit, entering the 90 metres radius
of this waypoint will be the start of the deceleration area.
In an area made of 2 successive speed control zones, with 2 maximum speeds
of different values, the waypoint in-between will warn of the modification of the
speed limit.
2 SUCCESSIVE SECTIONS, INCREASING SPEEDS : 50 TO 90 KM/H
If the 2nd speed control zone has a lower speed limit than the 1st zone, the GPS
shows it (white numbers on a black background) as soon as the competitor enters
into the 90 m radius around the entry waypoint of the 2nd speed control zone. At
the same time, the GPS still shows the ALARM SPEED triangle.
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2 SUCCESSIVE SECTIONS, DECREASING SPEEDS : 90 TO 50 KM/H
shows it (white numbers on a black background) as soon as the competitor
enters into the 90 m radius around the entry waypoint of the 2nd speed control
zone. At the same time, the GPS still shows the ALARM SPEED triangle.
2 SUCCESSIVE SECTIONS, DECREASING SPEEDS: 90 TO 50 KM/H
080.17 STARTING ORDER
080.17.1 General
In car/motorcycle Rallies, the minimum time the ideal start time of the
last motorcycle and the start of the first car must be 30 minutes or 1 hour
(decided by the Organiser). If the interval is of 1 hour, it must be mentioned in the
SR and the rules must be adapted from 30 min. to 1 hour. By no means can a
rider start once the first car has started.
Any lateness in arriving at the departure of the Super Special Stage, a Selective
Section or a Leg, will be penalised at the rate of one minute for each minute of
lateness. Beyond 30 min. or 1 hour lateness, the start will be refused.
R = 90 m
R = 90 m
R = 90 m
DZ 90
DZ 50
FZ 50
Section 1, penalised at 90 km/h Section 2, penalised at 50 km/h
SPEED CONTROL ZONE
DÉCÉLÉRATION
BRAKING TOLÉRANCE
ACCÉLÉRATION TOLÉRANCE
90 km/h 50 km/h
GPS
indication:
Penalty if speed is
over:
DÉCÉLÉRATION
080.17 STARTING ORDER
080.17.1 General
In car/motorcycle Rallies, the minimum time between the ideal start time of the last
motorcycle and the start of the first car must be 30 minutes or 1 hour (decided by
the Organiser). If the interval is of 1 hour, it must be mentioned in the SR and the
rules must be adapted from 30 min. to 1 hour. By no means can a rider start once
the first car has started.
The 4 wheeled vehicles called SSV, UTV, S1 or S2 or any other type of cars
must start at least 30 minutes after the last motorcycle or quad.
Any lateness in arriving at the departure of the Super Special Stage, a Selective
Section or a Stage, will be penalised at the rate of one minute for each minute of
lateness. Beyond 30 min. or 1 hour lateness, the start will be refused.
For the Stages with several Selective Sections the start of the second Selective
Sections will be given according to the arrival order of the preceding Selective
Section (gap kept to the second). To this time will be added the allotted time for
the possible Road Section and the prescribed 5 minutes.
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In the case of a regrouping, the starting order will be that of the arrival at the time
check. The first ten riders will start one by one every two minutes. The others will
start (one by one or two by two) minute by minute or 30 seconds by 30 seconds.
In case of security problems, the Clerk of the Course can modify the starting
orders.
080.17.2 Super Special Stage
The order and the starting procedures of this Super Special Stage will be left to
the initiative of the organisers and published in the SR. It is not possible to leave
the choice of starting order to the riders.
080.17.3 First Stage
If a Super Special Stage (SSS) was held :
The starting order of the first Stage will be drawn up following the classification of
the SSS : the 15 competitors who made the best times of the Super Special can
choose their starting order for Stage 1. The first rider to choose will be the one
who made the best time in the Super Special, followed by the second best time,
up to the 15th time.
If no Super Special Stage (SSS) was held :
The starting order of the first Stage will be drawn up according to the provisional
classification of the current World Cross Country Championship, or, for the first
event of the season, the final classification of the previous year’s Championship.
In either case, the top 15 riders from this classification will start in reverse order
(15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, etc.). If one or several famous riders (at the jury
discretion) are registered and do not appear on the provisional classification of
current championship, they will start first.
In both cases, the first ten riders will start one by one every 2 minutes; the others
will start (one by one or two by two) minute by minute or 30 seconds by 30 seconds.
080.17.4 Second and subsequent Stages
The starting order of the second and subsequent Stages will be made in the order
of the Selective Section overall classification, or the accumulation of the Selective
Sections of the previous day. The first ten riders will start one by one every 2
minutes; the others will start (one by one or two by two) minute by minute or 30
seconds by 30 seconds.
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080.17.5 Last Stage
The starting orders for the last Stage will be at the discretion of the organisers
and published in the SR. It is not possible to leave the choice of starting order to
the riders.
080.17.6 Collective start
Only one start of this type is authorised per event. The procedure of this collective
start must be published in the SR.
080.17.7 Change in the start order
For safety reasons, at the end of each stage, the FIM International Jury may
reposition, at their own discretion, upon request from the rider to the Clerk of the
Course, the first ten riders in the provisional overall classification, in regards to the
start order of the following stage.
In no case can such a repositioned rider start in front of a rider appearing among
the first ten in the starting list of the next stage.
The number of reclassification will be allowed at the discretion of the FIM
International Jury. The request must be done before the daily evening briefing.
080.17.8 No start or abandon in a Selective Section/Stage
A rider not present at the start of a Stage and who did not informed the race
direction in any manner will be disqualified.
The rider who does not wish to start a Stage must still present himself, be
represented by somebody at the start of the Stage or have informed the Clerk of
the Course before the start of the Stage. In this case, he will receive a penalty
as follows :
12 hours + Sporting Penalty (SP) + Maximum time of the Selective Section +
Allotted time of the Road Section not done + the value of all waypoints not
validated.
A rider, who does not start a Selective Section or leaves it without having validated
the first waypoint after the one from the start, will receive the following penalty :
Six hours for the Selective Section not taken + SP + Maximum time of the Selective
Section + Allotted time of the Road Section not done + the value of all waypoints
not validated.
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The rider who starts a Selective Section, validates the first waypoint after the one
from the start and then leaves the Selective Section will receive the following
penalty :
Three hours for having left the Selective Section + SP + Maximum time of the
Selective Section + Allotted time of the Road section not done + the value of all
waypoints not validated.
To obtain FIM points, a rider must not have more than 25% SP from the total
numbers of Selective Sections of the Rally, rounded up (example : 6 SS in total,
25% makes 1,5, rounded up to 2. If more than 2 SP, this rider can finish the Rally
but will appear in the FIM classification with zero point).
In all cases, in order to appear on the FIM final classification, a rider must take the
start of the last Selective Section, cross the finishing line and park his motorcycle/
quad in the Parc Fermé before the closing deadline.
080.17.9 Motorcycle not in condition to start
At the start of a Stage or of a Selective Section, if the Technical Stewards/FIM
Technical Delegate note that a motorcycle is manifestly in a condition which is
incompatible with normal use, they must immediately inform the Clerk of the
Course, who may call for its condition to be rectified.
In this case, the time taken, in minutes, to perform the work shall be considered
as so many minutes of lateness recorded over a Road Section. In order to prevent
the rider from trying to make up his lost time after the repair, the latter shall be
given a new starting time, provided that the first car has not started or the TC is
not closed.
080.18 ASSISTANCE, TOWING AND REFUELLING
080.18.1 General
Assistance and towing of a rider still in the race can be done only by vehicles/
persons officially entered in the race or in the Assistance category. All racing
vehicles, once they have abandoned the race and therefore have crosse out
in black the number plates and the number of the race can be considered as
assistance vehicles, if authorised by the race direction. All infractions of the
assistance regulations will incur penalties up to and including disqualification from
the race.
A rider is responsible for his assistance.
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The use of radio sending-receiving equipment or HF, VHF, CB, radio and
telephone receivers may be regulated. The banning or limits must be specified in
the Supplementary Regulations.
080.18.2 Authorised Assistance
1) In a Selective Section :
Assistance and towing is authorised, without any penalties, only by the crew of a
car, bike or a truck officially entered in the race, and still racing.
The organiser can specify, in the Supplementary Regulations, specific assistance
areas, marked on the Road Book. At these assistance points, the vehicles in the
Assistance category and their crew can work on the motorcycle.
A vehicle in the Assistance category can work on a Selective Section only after
approval of the race direction and after the closure of the control at the end of
the Selective Section. The rider who benefits from that will be penalised 3 hours
for towing and/or assistance + Sporting Penalty (SP) + Maximum time of the
Selective Section + Allotted time of the Road Section not done + the value of all
waypoints not validated.
2) On the Road Section :
The transport or towing of motorcycles in a Road Section will result in a penalty
of three hours unless exceptionally authorised by the Supplementary Regulations
or the International Jury.
3) At the bivouac :
By the crew of a car, a motorcycle or a truck officially entered in and still in the
race, by the vehicles and their crew in the Assistance category, by the mechanics
officially accredited to travel by plane, by the Team Manager.
After having checked in at the time control at the end of the Stage, riders (or
persons entered as assistance in the same team) may take their race machine
out of the bivouac for refuelling, to go to a hotel or carry out technical tests, within
a radius of 15 km from the bivouac. For these tests, the Satellite Tracking System
must be switched on.
080.18.3 Forbidden Assistance
The following are forbidden, on pain of penalties up to and including disqualification :
1) The transport of parts and/or personal effects or assistance, transport or
towing by a vehicle and/or a person other than a car, motorbike, truck officially
entered in and still in the race or as vehicles in the Assistance category and
their crew.
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2) The stocking, dropping or parachuting of spare parts, tools, personal effects,
fuel throughout all the countries crossed by the Rally.
3) All assistance in an enclosed place, closed or guarded, even if this place is
situated within the area of the bivouac. A tent is not considered as an enclosed
place.
4) The presence of a vehicle from the Assistance category on the route of a
Selective Section.
5) All airborne assistance not controlled by the organisers. Airborne assistance
is considered as any presence on a Stage of an aircraft having aboard any
person with any link whatsoever with a competitor.
080.18.4 Fuel/Autonomy
080.18.4.1 Autonomy
Each rider is responsible for calculating their fuel range. In no case may riders
make any claims against the organisers if their machine fails to cover the minimum
distance mentioned in the SR, regardless of the nature of the terrain.
For safety reasons a 10% margin is indispensable.
080.18.4.2 Refuelling during a Selective Sections
The rider alone is responsible for refuelling.
Refuelling must be done with the engine cut.
A 15 minute neutralisation will be put in place each time refuelling is carried out
during a special Stage.
Each refuelling will be preceded by a CP. After having given in their time card,
each rider must take their machine to the refuelling truck. Fuel will be distributed
in order of arrival at the CP.
After having refuelled, riders must present themselves to the neutralisation
control, where they will recover their time card. A new start will be given at the end
of the neutralisation.
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As the refuelling zone is not a servicing, all external assistance on a machine
is forbidden during refuelling on pain of penalties at the discretion of the FIM
International Jury. Only riders are allowed to help other competitors.
080.18.4.3 Refuelling on Road Sections and at the bivouac
On road sections where service stations can supply Super 95 or 98 it is the
responsibility of the riders to fill up at their own expense.
Where there is no service station near the bivouac, the organiser will provide fuel
at the bivouac. This fuel is usually included in the entry fee.
080.19 TIME CARD
1. At the start of each Stage, the riders will receive a time card on which are
indicated the times allotted for covering each Road Section and the maximum
times authorised for each Selective Section. Each time card will be returned
to the timekeeper at the finish of each Stage and replaced by a new time
card at the start of the following Selective Section. The rider alone shall be
responsible for his time card.
2. Any correction or alteration to the card which has not been approved in writing
by a controller shall result in disqualification from the event.
3. Presentation of the time card at the various checks and the exactness of the
entries thereon shall be the entire responsibility of the rider. Only timekeepers
shall be authorised to enter a time on the time card, either by hand or with a
time-printer.
4. Riders are obligatorily required, under threat of penalty which may result in
disqualification from the event, to be checked-in on passing all the points
mentioned on the time card, and in the order in which they are listed.
The absence of the visa to any control whatsoever will result in a fixed penalty,
possibly disqualification from the event as indicated in the Supplementary
Regulations or the Road book. These time penalties can vary from one Stage
to another.
The loss of a time card results in a penalty of five minutes.
5. A rider cannot present his time card at a control without his motorcycle.
080.20 CONTROL ZONES
All controls must be passed in the order defined by the Road Book.
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All controls, i.e. time checks, start and finish of Selective Sections, Passage
Control will be marked in the GPS with a “WPS” and will be indicated by means of
standardised panels as follows :
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1. Unless the Clerk of the Course decides otherwise, the check posts are
operational one hour before the ideal hour of the passage of the first rider.
They will cease to operate one hour after the ideal hour of the last rider, taking
into account :
• his starting time
• the allotted time
• the delay from event disqualification
• the maximum time authorised
2. The start of the control zone is indicated by a warning panel with a yellow
background. At a distance of about 100 m, the position of the control point
is indicated by a panel with a red background. The end of the control zone,
approximately 100 metres further on, is indicated by a final panel with a beige
background and three black cross-bars.
The panels must always be found on the right of the control zone. The width of
this zone should not exceed 15 m. In the areas where different accesses are
possible, it is compulsory to delimit this width by a double official sign.
3. Any control zone, i.e. any zone between the first yellow warning panel and the
final beige panel is considered as a Parc Fermé. The duration of the stop must
not exceed the time required for the control operations.
4. It is strictly forbidden to enter or leave a control area from any direction other
than that prescribed by the itinerary of the Rally or to re-enter a control area
once checking in has taken place at this control, on pain of :
a) 1st infringement : 10 min
b) 2nd infringement : 1 h
c) 3rd infringement and following : 3h.
These penalties also apply to the rider who re-enters a control zone when his
time card has already been stamped.
5. The ideal time for clocking-in is the sole responsibility of the riders. The official
time is the GPS time.
6. The riders are required, under threat of penalty which may result in
disqualification from the event, to follow the instructions of the chief of the
control point.
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080.21 TIME CHECKS
At the time checks at the start of a stage or the start of the Selective Section, the
riders are not allowed to clock-in in advance. Any lateness between the true time
and the ideal time of clocking-in will be penalised on the basis of one minute per
minute or fraction of minute. Further to 30 or 60 minutes lateness, the rider will not
be allowed to start.
At the time checks at the end of a stage as well as in the Parc Fermé at the end
of the event, the riders are allowed to clock-in in advance, without penalties. Up
to the closing of the time checks, any lateness between the true time and the
ideal time of clocking-in will be penalised on the basis of one minute per minute
or fraction of minute.
After the closing of the control, check-in must be made at the rally HQ up to the
Maximum Time Allowed
A rider can start again next morning if he is in conformity with Art. 080.13, 2nd
paragraph.
At the time checks, the control officials on duty will indicate on the time card the
time of presentation which corresponds to the precise moment when the rider
presents the time card to the controller. The card will be stamped only if the rider,
together with his motorcycle, is in the immediate vicinity of the control table.
The clocking-in procedure starts at the moment when the motorcycle passes the
panel marking entry into the time check zone.
Between the panel marking the entry of the zone and the control point, the rider
shall not be allowed to make any stop or adopt an abnormally slow speed.
The ideal clocking-in time is obtained by adding the time allotted to cover the Road
Section to the time of starting this section. These times are indicated in hours and
minutes and are always expressed in the form : 00.01 to 24.00.
The rider will not incur any penalty for early arrival if the time of entry of the
motorcycle into the control zone corresponds to the ideal minute for clocking-in.
Any non-observance of the above rules for the clocking-in procedure (in particular
the entry into the control zone more than one minute before the effective clockingin
time), is subject to a written report to the Clerk of the Course by the Chief of the
control point.
On a proposal from the Clerk of the Course, the International Jury of Sporting
Stewards may decide to modify the application of the fixed penalty for exceeding
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the maximum authorised time in the Selective Section, defined in Art. 080.19. The
riders will be informed as soon as possible.
1. If a timed Selective Section is followed by a Road Section, the clocking-in time
figuring on the time-card constitutes both the time of arrival at the end of the
Selective Section and the starting time of the new Road Section.
2. When a time check is followed by the start of a Selective Section, the two
points will be combined in a single control zone, for which the panels are
arranged as follows :
a) yellow panel with chronometer (start of zone)
b) after approximately 100 m, red panel with chronometer (time check-point)
c) at a distance of 50 to 200 metres, red panel with flag (start of Selective Section)
d) finally, 100 metres further on, final beige panel with three black cross-bars
At the time check at the finish of the Road Section, the timekeeper will enter on
the time card firstly the clocking-in time of the rider, and secondly the expected
starting time for the Selective Section.
He must observe an interval of five minutes between the clocking-in time and the
expected starting time for the Selective Section.
The timekeeper can modify the starting time. In this case, the starting time of the
Selective Section prevails.
080.21.1 Maximum Time Allowed
1) Road Section
A target time is given for each Road Section, with a maximum time allowed. Any
rider exceeding this target time will incur a penalty of one minute for every minute
late, up to the maximum time allowed.
Riders checking-in after this maximum time will incur the fixed penalty for the day.
2) Selective Section
Selective Sections will be run in real time, with a maximum time allowed. Riders
checking-in after this maximum time will incur the fixed penalty for the day.
080.21.2 Changing of the Maximum Time Allowed
If, at the end of the stage, the majority of riders having started the stage have not
crossed the finishing line of the day’s Selective Section, the day’s maximum time
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may be revised on the suggestion of the Clerk of the Course, at the discretion of
the International Jury.
080.22 PASSAGE CONTROL
For each stage, significant compulsory passage points, materially located and
identifiable on the maps provided by the organisation, will be mentioned in the
road book and precise drawings will be represented by the CP sign.
See Art. 080.20 for the signalling of controls.
The passage will be timed to the second and noted on a passage sheet by the
person in charge of the post.
The passage of the riders can be materialised by a different perforation at each
CP.
080.22.1 Closing time of Passage Control
The closing time of passage controls will be decided taking into account :
- the distance run since the start of the section concerned,
- the average time of the section considered (Selective or Road) imposed by
the maximum time allowed, the individual time of the last rider increased by
60 minutes.
This closing time shall be mentioned in the road book or additive.
080.22.2 Closing of the Passage Control
After the closure of a passage control, the validation by the GPS of the
corresponding waypoint will be taken into account and will attest to the respect
of the official itinerary by the competitor. In this case, there will be no penalty for
missed CPs.
080.22.3 Penalties for missing CPs
The penalties are the following :
Missing a CP i.e. missing the WPS : 120’
Missing stamp at a CP : 5’
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080.23 REGROUPING
The purpose of regrouping is to reduce any rather large gaps between riders
arising as a result of delays and/or abandonments.
On arrival at the regrouping, the riders will hand the timekeeper their time cards.
They will receive instructions regarding their time of departure.
They must then immediately ride their motorcycle directly to the Parc Fermé.
For safety reasons (sand storms or other causes), regroupings with time checks
will take place in order to effect the end of the course of the stage in convoy.
During this convoy, all the riders must do the whole of the course or diversion.
080.24 FIXED PENALTIES (FP) / SPORTING PENALTIES (SP)
A fixed penalty (FP) is assigned for exceeding the maximum authorised time or for
not having respected certain sporting rules.
A sporting penalty (SP) is assigned to prevent the disqualification of a competitor
(In particular in Articles 80.17.8 and Article 80.18.2).
080.25 PARC FERME
The Parc Fermé is an enclosed and fenced area, preventing unauthorised
persons from entering. Its limits must be clearly marked out and supervised by
a sufficient number of officials to ensure that only authorised persons may enter
or have access to the machines. It must have one clearly marked entrance and
exit but no other entrances or exits. Officials in charge of the closed-controls must
wear a distinctive emblem recognised by all persons concerned and the riders in
particular.
080.25.1 Principle
The motorcycles will be under “Parc Fermé” orders :
a) as soon as they enter a starting, regrouping or end-of-stage park, and
until their departure from these, if they are provided. Parc Fermé after the
Preliminary Technical Inspection is not compulsory.
b) as soon as they enter a control zone and up to their departure from it.
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c) as soon as they arrive at the end of the Rally and until expiry of the period for
protest. In case of a protest, the Parc Fermé system stays until the decision of
the International Jury concerning the protest.
d) during the transport, the Parc Fermé ruling shall apply.
Any failure to observe “Parc Fermé” orders will result in disqualification from the
event.
080.25.2 Access
Access to any Parc Fermé is forbidden to everyone except the FIM International
Jury members, certain officials designated for duty, and riders who wish to park or
take out their motorcycles.
Riders can enter and exit their motorcycle from the Parc Fermé with the engine
running.
After parking his motorcycle in the Parc Fermé, the rider shall immediately leave
the park, which from then on may not be entered.
In order to leave a Parc Fermé for starting, regrouping or end of a stage, the rider
shall be authorised to enter the Parc ten minutes before his departure time.
080.25.3 Rules
In the Parc Fermé, it is forbidden for a rider, under penalty of disqualification (or
other penalties given as provided for in the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code)
from the event :
- to refuel
- to make any repairs
- to touch the machine of any other rider.
As an exception to the Parc Fermé status, but subject to the responsibility of an
official, a rider may, in the Parc Fermés for starting, regrouping and end of stage,
change or overhaul, by his own means, a damaged headlight or rear lights.
These repairs must be fully completed before the starting time.
080.26 BIVOUAC
The bivouac zone will be determined by a fictive zone, the centre of which will be
the race control structure set up by the Organisers (or any truck indicated by the
Organisers) and in which is installed an official notice board.
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The race control will be operational after the closing of the Time Control for the
finish of the stage.
Any team member (including riders) is allowed to drive the machine outside
the bivouac for technical testing only and away from the route of any Selective
Sections. When doing so, the Tracking System must be connected and in “on”
mode, on pain of penalties at the discretion of the International Jury.
It is forbidden to circulate at excessive speeds and/or to drive dangerously in the
bivouac area, on pain of penalties up to and including disqualification from the
race, to be decided upon by the Jury of Sporting Stewards.
The presence of motorcycles/quads within the catering area is forbidden, and may
lead to a financial penalty.
080.26.1 Bivouac without assistance
In these bivouacs, assistance will be authorised only between competitors still in
the race. No outside assistance is authorised (for example : by mechanics, team
managers, any other person) on pain of disqualification of all machines assisted
and / or entered by the same competitor.
The fuel suppliers will be allowed to transport mechanical pumps and the
necessary material for the refuelling of race machines. The transport of any other
parts or machines is strictly forbidden under pain of disqualification of all machines
assisted and/or entered by the same competitor.
080.27 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
1. The presence of at least one helicopter equipped with a stretcher and
resuscitation equipment for a Selective Section of up to 350 kilometres,
and two helicopters for two close Selective Sections when they exceed 350
kilometres combined, equipped with evacuation equipment and used solely
for medical assistance is compulsory. In this helicopter, the presence of the
doctor for resuscitation is required. This helicopter will be in addition to ground
equipment (medical car with doctors). It must be in permanent contact with the
Clerk of the Course and the Rally HQ.
2. A medical car with one doctor and one paramedic experienced in driving an
all-terrain vehicle and in permanent radio contact with the Clerk of the Course
and the Rally HQ must be provided for Selective Sections at the following
points :
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- start of a stage
- start of a Selective Section
- every 100 kilometres
- finish of the Selective Section, and at the bivouac.
This medical equipment is intended only for the riders in the race and
constitutes the minimum required.
Each vehicle and helicopter must have at least the following equipment :
• A Tracking System
• 1 VHF radio
• 1 satellite phone
080.27.1 First-aid medical kit
Each rider must provide himself with a first-aid medical kit composed of :
• A water disinfectant for 40 litres (hydrochlorazone or micropure)
• Eye lotion (Boroclarine, Piroftal or equivalent)
• An antalgic (Aspirine, analgesic or equivalent)
• Two anti-diarrhoeic (Immodium, Ercéfuryl, Bimixin or equivalent)
• Antibiotic (Oracilline, Totapen or equivalent)
• Unguent, disinfecting compresses, two bandages, plasters, 5 safety pins
• One skin disinfectant (Betadine or equivalent)
• One sun screen for skin and lips
• Vitamin C tablets
• Salt tablets (Enervit or Nergisport sodium or similar)
• A soothing cream (Biafine)
080.28 SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
The compulsory survival equipment, for the Rallies held in a desert environment
is the following :
• Each motorcycle must be equipped with a reserve of drinking water of a
capacity of three litres minimum. This water must be able to be reached
without effort and without any tool, regardless of the position of the
machine
• A soft water tank of minimum 2 litres carried by the rider, of a “Camelbak”
type
• One survival supply of rations
• A pocket lamp, if possible flashing
• An emergency mirror
• One compass besides that which is on board the motorbike
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• A lighter
• A general map of the country crossed (Michelin type)
• One aluminium survival blanket (about 2 m x 1 m) serving as an isothermal
covering and an earth to sun signal
• 3 red hand-held smoke flares
• A klaxon of the Vehicle to Vehicle Alarm system
• A Tracking System
• A single GPS
• A distress beacon
The proper functioning of the survival equipment during the whole event is the
sole responsibility of the rider.
The existence of this equipment shall be checked before the departure of each
stage. Failure to possess a part or all of this equipment will result in a refusal to
start. The rider will have 30 or 60 minutes (according to the interval between bikes
and cars) to conform to the rules; beyond this delay the start will be refused.
Transport of fuel in any other way than in fuel tanks designed for this purpose
is forbidden. Similarly, transport of objects, parts, tools… susceptible to cause
injuries to a rider (back pack, belt…) is forbidden. Failure to respect this rule will
result in the start being refused.
080.29 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Depending on the kind of rally, exceptional derogation to the systems described
hereunder be allowed by the FIM and must be specified in the Supplementary
Regulations of the event.
080.29.1 Compulsory Safety Equipment for the Rallies :
Single type GPS
The GPS is provided by the organiser and is compulsory.
This equipment must be mounted according to the instructions supplied. It is the
riders’ responsibility to correctly install the necessary mechanical and electrical
elements before technical scrutineering and that with the aid of the installation
kits purchased from the supplier mentioned in the Supplementary Regulations.
Electrical supply must be protected by a 2 amp fuse and give a steady continuous
current of between 9 and 30 volts. The mechanical mountings must be flexible and
use the silent blocks supplied.
This equipment is personalised, with a series number attributed to a competitor.
No changes may be made without authorisation from the GPS supplier. Any
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exchange of equipment between machines is forbidden on pain of penalties up to
and including disqualification from the race.
All navigation equipment of whatever type is controlled, especially GPS. The act
of bringing or possessing any system not explicitly mentioned in these regulations
is forbidden and will result in disqualification from the race and irrespective of the
mode and technology used to evaluate or estimate one’s position.
Tracking System
On the rallies with long stages, in a desert environment, with the risk of slow riding,
a complete tracking and safety system, which includes all transmission methods
known (phone, SMS, Data) type “Iritrack” is compulsory for each rider.
Throughout the Rally riders are responsible for the correct functioning of their
Tracking System. It must be functioning and stay permanently connected, with
power cables and the aerial connected throughout the length of each Stage. Any
incident caused by the rider (loss, destruction, being switched off etc.) and / or
all attempts of a fraudulent nature or manipulation will result in penalties, up to
disqualification, to be decided upon by the International Jury.
Vehicle to Vehicle Alarm System
For mixed car-motorcycle rallies only, and with a view to making overtaking safer,
a Vehicle to Vehicle Alarm system, type “Sentinel” (device that signals to a rider
that he can be overtaken) is compulsory.
This system must function the whole time during a Stage : the switching on of the
equipment is the responsibility of the rider. In all cases where the system is not
functioning the rider concerned will incur a one hour penalty.
Riders caught up by another competitor (car, motorbike, truck) must pull over
and allow themselves to be overtaken. Repeat offenders will receive penalties
up to and including disqualification from the race, to be decided upon by the FIM
International Jury.
Distress beacon
A compulsory distress beacon (coded and registered) transmitting on a rally
frequency. It must be immediately accessible without any mechanical intervention
or handling of the motorcycle : it must be visible. A sticker must indicate its
whereabouts.
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The letting off of the distress beacon for reasons other than safety will result in
disqualification from the race as well as responsibility for any costs incurred, in the
case of action taken by the organisers.
Trip meter (odometer) - free model
A distance counter linked uniquely to the rotation of the wheels. This equipment
must not be linked to any other piece of equipment making the use of this
information by another piece of equipment possible.
The ‘odometer’ function of the single GPS cannot be considered as a trip meter
and therefore cannot take its place.
080.29.2 Optional Safety Equipment
GPS compass heading and speed repeater
A sole model is authorised by the organisers and must be linked to the fixed GPS.
The linking of any other model or system to the GPS is forbidden, especially to
computers or PDAs of whatever kind.
Magnetic or electronic compass – free model
Indicator of the compass heading of the vehicle, based on the earth’s magnetic
field. This equipment may include an internal electronic compensation system.
The readout may be analogue or digital. This equipment must not be linked to any
other piece of equipment allowing the use of this information by another piece of
equipment. No connection is allowed that might allow the entry or supply of digital
data.
080.29.3 Forbidden equipment
All sending-receiving equipment; HF, VHF, CB, or any other communication
means are forbidden on the motorbike.
For safety reasons, the presence of a satellite telephone and/or a GSM phone
(except PDAs or GSM phones featuring a GPS function or maps) is authorised.
The number(s) must be given to the organisers during administrative checks. In
no case may telephones be in ‘on’ mode during Selective Sections. Spot checks
will be made.
During Selective Sections, only in case of problems may telephones be used,
with the machine stopped, to signal a retirement, an accident or a breakdown.
Beforehand, the rider will have to inform the Rally HQ of his situation via his
Satellite Tracking System.
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These telephones may be used, when stopped, only on Road Sections.
All infractions will result in penalties up to and including disqualification.
Satellite links :
All satellite links or other links between a race vehicle and an exterior base or
another machine, other than via the Satellite Tracking System and the distress
beacon provided by the organiser, are forbidden.
Data :
All data transmission systems that allow the tracking of machines and management
of machine fleets is forbidden, whatever the means or technical system used,
on the pain of disqualification from the race, with the exception of the Satellite
Tracking System and the Vehicle to Vehicle Alarm system.
080.30 ENVIRONMENT
The organiser must distribute trash bags to each rider and provide a collection
point for the waste at the bivouac, start, at the refuelling point at the assistance
and at the finish. These points must be clearly signalled, for example with a
specific flag. Oil collectors must also be provided at these points.
The organisers are responsible for cleaning these collection points and for giving
them back as clean as received.
The riders and their assistance are responsible for bringing their waste to the
collection point. Any infraction to this rule will be punished by a fine of 200 EUR.
The organisers must protect the ground in the refuelling zone.
080.31 TIMEKEEPING
Timekeeping instruments
Timekeeping shall be under the responsibility of the Clerk of the Course.
The persons responsible for the timekeeping must be holders of a timekeeper‘s
licence.
In order to carry out his duties, the timekeeper must use, according to the
competition, the most appropriate timekeeping system.
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A timekeeper officiating must have at his disposal reserve timekeeping instruments
to check the readings of instruments being used.
Riders must accept any type of timekeeping system.
080.32 RETIREMENT - DISQUALIFICATION
In case of retirement, in order to avoid useless search and a diversion of the
means reserved for the race, it is compulsory that the rider gives information by
every possible means and as quickly as possible to the Rally HQ indicating his
identity, position and intentions.
The Rally HQ will ask for confirmation of the position when the rider is in an
inhabited place.
The organiser must mention the phone number of the Rally HQ on the identification
bracelets or in each road book.
The rider is the only one responsible for communicating his position even if he
charges a third party to do it.
The non-respect of this security provision will, on the decision of the FIM
International Jury, result in a fine of 500 EUR to 3000 EUR deductible, if necessary,
from the deposit when this is provided for in the Supplementary Regulations.
Moreover, the FIM International Jury can give the case to the rider’s FMN to inflict
a higher sanction.
In case of retirement or disqualification, the rider has to cross out in black the
number plates and the number of the race under penalty of a fine of 500 EUR and,
if necessary, other sanctions pronounced by the FIM International Jury.
080.33 CLOSURE OF TRACK
A vehicle of the organisation (sweeper) will close the track. As it is impossible to
guarantee that the sweeper truck will pass by the exact spot where a machine has
broken down, it is the rider’s responsibility to indicate his position to the Rally HQ
using the safety equipment aboard.
The sweeper trucks will pick up individuals and broken down machines.
Any rider who refuses to get on board the vehicle does so under his own
responsibility and must sign a discharge form that will be presented to him by the
members of the organisation charged with the closing of the track.
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Riders who abandon their machine before the passage of the sweeper truck
do so entirely at their own responsibility. The organiser can in no way be held
responsible in case of damage or theft.
080.34 CLASSIFICATION
080.34.1 General
The Clerk of the Course bears the responsibility for timekeeping. The Time
keeping company chosen by the Organiser has the responsibility to provide him
with the classification in the official FIM format.
Penalties shall be expressed in hours, minutes and seconds. The final results
shall be determined by adding together the times obtained in the Selective
Sections and the penalties (incurred during the Road Sections and other penalties
expressed in time).
The competitor who achieves the smallest total is proclaimed winner in the general
classification, the next one being second, and so on. Classifications by category
are drawn up in the same way.
In a case of an accident, the FIM Jury has the possibility to bonify a
competitor, when this competitor stopped for assisting another injured
rider. The Jury must have the technical possibility to calculate the time loss.
This bonification of time is at the sole discretion of the FIM Jury.
In the event of a dead heat, the competitor who accomplished the best time for
the last Selective Section will be proclaimed winner. If this is not sufficient to
determine the winner, the times of the previous Selective Sections shall be taken
into consideration. Except for the stages where no Selective Section has been
run, dead heats will be determined according to the order of starting numbers.
This rule may be applied at any time during the rally.
080.34.2 Definitions of the various classifications
Partial classification of Selective Section : non official, distributed for information
only (press, teams …)
Provisional classification of Selective Section : posted by the Clerk of the Course at
19h00 the day after the stage in question. It becomes definitive after the deadline
for protests, which ends when the first competitor has left the next stage following
this posting.
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the day after the stage in question. It becomes definitive after the deadline for
protests, which ends when the first competitor has left the next stage following
this posting.
Provisional general classification of Event : posted by the Clerk of the Course at
19h00 the day after the stage in question. It becomes definitive after the deadline
for protests, which ends when the first competitor has left the next stage following
this posting.
Final general classification of Event : posted by the Clerk of the Course at the
end of the Rally, becomes definitive after the deadline for protests, which ends 30
minutes after the posting, has expired.
080.34.3 Format of the daily results
The results, prepared by the organiser (in accordance with the official form), must
contain the following information :
- Title, venue, date and IMN of the event
- Title of the stage/Selective Section
- Name and signature of the FIM Jury President and the Clerk of the Course
- Position, number, surname, first name, nationality, FMN, motorcycle
- Total time realised and average gap
General Overall (all categories mixed)
Category : FIM World Championship 450cc
Category : FIM Women’s World Cup
Category : FIM Quads World Cup
Category FIM Junior World Cup
080.34.4 Format of the results at the end of the event
At each FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship event, points are
awarded, according to the scale hereunder, to all riders and manufacturers
classified in the World Championship 450cc category as well as to only the riders
of each of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cups.
Category : FIM World Championship 450cc
Category : FIM Women’s World Cup
Category : FIM Quads World Cup
Category FIM Junior World Cup
There is no overall classification.
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20 points to the 1st 7 points to the 9th
17 points to the 2nd 6 points to the 10th
15 points to the 3rd 5 points to the 11th
13 points to the 4th 4 points to the 12th
11 points to the 5th 3 points to the 13th
10 points to the 6th 2 points to the 14th
9 points to the 7th 1 point to the rest
8 points to the 8th
For the Events of at least 10 Stages (including the Prologue) the score will be
doubled.
The results, prepared by the organiser (in accordance with the official form), must
contain the following information :
- Title, venue, date and IMN of the event
- Name and signature of the FIM Jury President
- Position, number, surname, first name, nationality, FMN, motorcycle
- Points obtained, total time realised and average gap
- Riders that have not finished the event
080.34.5 Approval of the results
At the end of every Stage, the FIM International Jury will verify and sign the
provisional classifications.
At the end of the event, the FIM International Jury will homologate the final
classification.
At the end of the last event of the Championship, the FIM International Jury will
homologate the final classification of the Championship and provide it to the
Organiser, for the organisation of the Prize-Giving Ceremony of the Championship.
080.34.6 Posting
The various classifications will be posted each evening at the bivouac at 19h00,
on the official board.
If, for a case of force majeure, the classification cannot be posted at 19h, the FIM
International Jury can postpone the limit of protest to two days later at the start of
the first rider.
On a rest day the classifications of the previous Stage will be posted at 19h00 and
become definitive 30 minutes later.
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At the finish of the rally, the classification will be posted on the official board at the
precise time specified in the Supplementary Regulations.
The following classification, signed by the Clerk of the Course, will always be
posted :
General Overall (all categories mixed)
Category : FIM World Championship 450cc
Category : FIM Women’s World Cup
Category : FIM Quads World Cup
Category FIM Junior World Cup
080.34.7 Championships’ results
Classification :
If the rider participates in five or less events of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies
World Championship, all his results count for the general classification of the
Championship.
If the rider participates in six events of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship, the total of his results minus the worst result counts for the general
classification of the Championship.
If the rider participates in more than six events of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies
World Championship, the total of his results minus the two worst results counts
for the general classification of the Championship, however, the two events
subtracted must be located in different continents.
According to the above, at the end of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship, the rider who has obtained the most points in the category World
Championship 450cc will be awarded the title of FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Champion.
For the FIM Cross-Country Rallies Manufacturers World Championship, in each
event, the points of the two best riders in the category World Championship 450cc
will be added together. The manufacturer who has obtained the most points will
be awarded the title of FIM Cross-Country Rallies Manufacturer World Champion.
The rider who has obtained the most points in the classification of the Quads,
Women or Junior FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup will be awarded the title
of winner of the corresponding FIM World Cup.
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For the FIM Cross-Country World Cup – Women, the classification will be
composed of only one Women’s class, all classes together.
For the FIM Cross-Country World Cup – Quads, the classification will be composed
of only one Quads category, groups G & H together.
For the FIM Cross-Country World Cup – Junior, the classification will be composed
of only one Junior’s class, all classes together.
Disqualification
In the event of a rider being disqualified from the results of an event counting
towards the FIM World Championship, the rider will be attributed 0 (zero) points
in the event classification. The result will therefore be taken into consideration in
the final classification which is established over all the events minus one or two
(depending on the number of participations).
Tie
In the event of a tie at the end of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship, the rider with the most victories will be placed first. If a tie remains,
the rider with the most second places will be placed first and so on until the
stalemate is broken. If a draw remains, the winner will be the rider who obtains the
best place in the last event.
Coefficients
The FIM may give coefficients to the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World
Championship events. The events of 10 or more Stages (including the Prologue)
will have coefficient 2.
Bonus Points
All riders taking the start of the first stage of the final event, inscribed in
the calendar of the FIM Cross Country Rally World Championship, will be
awarded 10 points.
080.35 PROTESTS - APPEALS
1. Any protest shall be lodged according to the procedure of the FIM Disciplinary
and Arbitration Code. It shall be submitted in writing and handed to the Clerk
of the Course accompanied by the security deposit currently applicable. This
sum will not be returned if the complaint is rejected.
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If the protest calls for the dismantling and refitting of various parts of a
motorcycle, the complainant shall pay an additional security deposit.
2. Any cost for the work and for transporting the motorcycle shall be borne by
the complainant, if the protest is not well founded. In the case of the contrary,
it shall be borne by the rider concerned by the protest.
3. The final deadline for protests for the classification of a Stage is valid up to the
start of the first rider in the stage two days later.
4. The final deadline for protest, at the end of the event, will be half an hour
beginning from the time when the official general classification of the Cross-
Country Rally is posted.
080.36 PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
A Prize-Giving Ceremony, under the responsibility of the organiser, must be held
at the end of each Rally. The exact schedule and venue must be mentioned in
the SR.
The first three placed riders of each category must receive a trophy and any other
appropriate gift, provided by the organiser.
The Team Manager of the winning rider of the World Championship 450cc category
must take part in the Prize-Giving Ceremony and must also receive a trophy.
During this Prize-Giving Ceremony, the national anthem of the winner’s country
(based on his passport) may be played.
The national flags of the top three riders (based on their passport) may be hoisted
at the same time.
The organisers of the final round of the FIM Cross Country Rallies World
Championship shall arrange a ceremony to reward the first three placed riders in
the overall Championship, for each category.
If a rider is absent from the Prize-Giving Ceremony, without the prior approval of
the Clerk of the Course, he will be given a fine of EUR 200.-
080.37 FIM ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
The rider who wins the World Championship 450cc category, must be present
at the FIM Prize-Giving Ceremony organised each year. If he does not attend
the Ceremony, he will be subject to a minimum fine of CHF 10’000.- and of
CHF 100’000.- maximum.
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TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS
Additive Official bulletin forming an integral part of the Supplementary
Regulations of the event and intended to modify them,
give more details or supplement them. The additives are
numbered, dated and signed :
- by the organiser, up to the day of the controls and notified
by the FMNR
- by the FIM International Jury throughout the running of
the event
Riders must acknowledge receipt by signing, except in
case of a material impossibility during the running of the
event.
Allotted time Each Road Section must be run in the allotted time which
must be respected by all riders. Any passing of this allotted
time will result in a penalty by the minute.
Bivouac Zone situated between the Time Controls at the finish of one
stage and the start of the next, where all riders regroup; this
zone is located in the road book. In the bivouac, servicing is
free between the riders still in the race and with machines
and/or people registered in the Assistance category.
Briefing The briefing must be held jointly by the Clerk of the Course
and the organiser or his Delegate. The participation of the
riders is compulsory. The text of the briefing concerning
security must also be published on the official board.
CP (Passage
Control)
Check Point. A zone where the time card must be stamped
by the marshals and which is a WPM or a WPE.
COG (Cap Over
Ground)
Information given by the GPS, indicating the heading
followed by a moving vehicle.
CTW (Cap to
Waypoint)
Information given by the GPS, indicating the heading to
follow up to the next Waypoint.
Disqualification Penalty decided by the FIM International Jury following an
important infringement to the FIM regulations.
DTW (Distance to
Waypoint)
Information given by the GPS, indicating the distance up to
the next Waypoint.
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Duration of an
Event
The Event starts with the administrative control or technical
inspection and ends upon the expiry of one of the following
time limits, whichever is the later :
time limit for protests or appeals
end of the administrative checking and post-event
technical control carried out in accordance with the
Code
end of the prize-giving.
DZ The start of the speed control zone and, when possible,
marked by a precise reference marker and a waypoint
(WPM or WPE). In case of discrepancy between the two,
the waypoint will be binding.
Estimated time Time estimated by the Organiser to cover a Selective
Section.
Fixed penalty (FP) A time penalty to be added to penalties already incurred by
riders in precise cases and specified in the Supplementary
Regulations.
FMN National Motorcycling Federation.
FMNR Organising National Motorcycling Federation.
FZ The end of a speed control zone, marked by a WPE.
GPS A “Global Positioning System” is a system using satellites
to localise precisely longitude, latitude and altitude at any
point on earth.
IJ FIM International Jury.
Journal Information book with irremovable numbered pages, with
the precise time and date of the annotations.
Marathon stage A stage with limited assistance at the camp site at the end
of the day.
Maximum time
allowed
Additional time to the allotted time made in each Road
Section and maximum time given for each Selective
Section, which, if passed, will result in the application of a
fixed penalty.
At this moment, the control is considered closed for the
rider in question.
Neutralisation Time during which the riders are stopped by the Clerk of
the Course (Parc Fermé conditions). This time is the same
for all participants.
Official itinerary This is represented by the passage through each waypoint
featured in the road book (WPV, WPM, WPE, DZ, FZ, CP)
to be followed compulsorily on pain of penalties.
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Overall
classification
Overall classification of all categories together.
Parc Fermé Zone in which no preparation or interventions are possible,
with the exception of cases expressly mentioned in the
Supplementary Regulations of the event.
Pulse signal (IMP) Following the permanent functioning of the GPS, a pulse
signal is recorded in the GPS approximately every 150m
and the speed is displayed on the speed page of the GPS
“SPD”.
Rally HQ Rally headquarter. Score point of the Rally, coordinating
and managing the race.
Real time The time actually used for the course of a Selective Section.
Regrouping Stop provided by the Clerk of the Course in order to allow
the regrouping of riders still in the event and reduce the
intervals (Parc Fermé condition). The stopping time may be
different depending on the riders.
Road Book Each rider shall receive a road book, size A5, comprising
a maximum of 5 horizontal lines of distances, drawings
and information, containing characteristic notes and the
compulsory waypoints, which they must observe on pain
of penalties.
Road Section Part of the route, to be done in the allotted time, between
two successive time checks.
Route This is defined by the official road book of the event,
confirmed by the driver of the opening vehicle.
Selective Section
(SS)
True speed test in real time. Selective Sections may be
run over a course exclusively reserved for the riders of the
event.
Starts of Selective Sections are preceded by or twinned
with a Time Check for the starts, and followed by a Time
Check after the finish.
SI (Speed
Infringement)
Any speed exceeding the maximum speed allowed in a
Speed Control Zone.
SOG (Speed Over
Ground)
Information given by the GPS, indicating the speed of a
moving vehicle.
Sporting penalty A time penalty to be added to penalties already incurred
by riders in precise cases and specified in article 80.17.8.
the value of the SP is specified in the Supplementary
Regulations.
Stage Each part of the Rally separated by a camp site.
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Super Special
Stage (SSS)
The organisation of a Super Special Stage is optional. If one
is scheduled for inclusion in the event, the riders must take
part in it. Only one Super Special Stage may be organised,
which will determine the starting order for the next Stage.
It shall count for the classification of the event as well as
any road penalties relating thereto. These penalties will
be taken into account for the general classification of that
stage and applied the same day.
TC / ATC Time Control / Arrival Time Control.
Time card Card intended for affixing the markings of the various TC/
CP carried out over the itinerary.
WPE (Eclipse
Waypoint)
A compulsory passage point memorised in the GPS and
indicated in the road book, the coordinates of which are
not revealed to the riders. A point towards which the GPS
directs the rider once the waypoint preceding this WPE
has been validated, whatever the distance between the
waypoint and the WPE. It works in the same way between
several successive WPEs.
WPM (Hidden
WaypointHidden
Waypoint)
A compulsory passage point memorised in the GPS and
indicated in the road book, the coordinates of which are not
revealed to the riders. The GPS directs the rider towards
this point only once he has come within a 3-km radius of it.
WPS (Safety
Waypoint)
A compulsory passage point, where the coordinates are
given to the riders by the road book and memorised in the
GPS. The waypoint will validate at 90 meters. Towards a
WPS, all available information is displayed on the screen
of the GPS.
WPS can be used for security reasons or to prevent cuts
and must be used in all control zones defined in article
80.20.
WPT Waypoint (GPS point). A GPS point is a geographical point
defined by coordinates of longitude and latitude. There
are several types of GPS points : WPV, WPM, WPE. Each
waypoint noted on the road book is a compulsory passage
point.
WPV (Visible
Waypoint)
A point the coordinates of which are given to the riders by
the road book and memorised in the “GPS”. Towards a
visible way point, all available information is displayed on
the screen of the “GPS”.
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SUMMARY OF THE
PENALTIES Art. N° Start
refused
Disqualification
Time
penalty
Financial
penalty
Decisions
Penalties
Sanctions of
the JI
Refusal of the
organisers
advertising
Art. 080.4
100% of
the entry
fee
Invalid licence Art. 080.6 X
Anti-sport, unfair,
incorrect or
fraudulent action
Art. 080.6 Sanctions of
the JI
Motorcycle not
registered Art. 080.7 X
Engine change
1st change
2nd change
3rd and following
change
Art. 080.7.3
15’
45’
120’
Absence or incorrect
affixing of a number
plate
Art. 080.7.4 X Specified in
the SR
Absence or incorrect
affixing of at least
two plates or the bib
Art. 080.7.4 X X
Absence or
falsification of an
identification mark
Art .080.8.2.1 X
Absence of the
identification marks Art. 080.8.2.1 X
Refusal to present
the machine to a
technical control
Art. 080.8.3 Up to
disqualification
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Non-respect of the
maximum sound
level during the
event
1st infringement
2nd infringement
3rd infringement
Art. 080.8.3 15’
1h
Disqualification
Passing at more
than 200m of a
WP given by the
organiser
Art. 080.11.2 X Specified in
the SR
Use of the GPS
releasing code
“5555 Emergency”
Art. 080.11.5 6 hours
SUMMARY OF THE
PENALTIES Art. N° Start
refused
Disqualification
Time
penalty
Financial
penalty
Decisions
Penalties
Sanctions of
the JI
Use of the GPS
releasing code
“WPM”
1st to 3rd use :
from 4th use :
Art. 080.11.5
3 hours
6 hours
Per
use
Traffic regulations
of the countries
through which the
event passes not
respected
1st infringement
2nd infringement
3rd infringement
Art. 080.12
30’
1 h Up to
disqualification
Insufficiency of
the rest period
between two stages
and unfavourable
doctor’s opinion
Art. 080.13 X
Itinerary not
respected Art. 080.15 X X Up to
disqualification
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Itinerary not
respected in
sensitive areas of a
Selective Section
Art. 080.15
1st infringement 15’
Deliberately blocking
the overtaking of a
motorcycle
Art. 080.15 Up to
disqualification
Riding in the
opposite direction in
a Selective Section
Art. 080.15 X X Up to
disqualification
Remaining for more
than 30’’ after the
starting signal
Art. 080.15.1 2’
Early start Art. 080.15.1 1’
Rider not presenting
his motorcycle with
engine running
Art. 080.15.1 1’ by mn
late
Refusal to start at
the time and position
given
Art. 080.15.1 X X Up to
disqualification
Voluntary stop in
the arrival area of a
Selective Section
Art. 080.15.2 X
Excess of the
authorised speed Art. 080.16 Accord. to Art.
SUMMARY OF THE
PENALTIES Art. N° Start
refused
Disqualification
Time
penalty
Financial
penalty
Decisions
Penalties
Sanctions of
the JI
Lateness on the
theoretic time at the
stage departure
Art. 080.17.1
Up to 30’ 1’ by mn
delay
Over 30’ or 60’ X
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Absence of the visa
on the time card Art. 080.17.8 X X Up to
disqualification
Absence of the visa
in a CP Art. 080.22.3 X Accord. to Art.
No start or abandon
in a Selective
Section/stage
Art. 080.17.8 Accord. to Art.
Assistance
and towing of
motorcycles in a
Selective Section
Art. 080.18.2 X
Assistance in a
Road Section Art. 080.18.2 3h
Except if
authorised in
the SR
Prohibited
assistance Art. 080.18.3 Up to
disqualification
Correction/ alteration
of the time card Art. 080.19 X
Loss of the time card Art. 080.19 5’
Passing at a
control without the
motorcycle
Art. 080.19 X
Instructions of the
Chief of the control
point not respected
Art. 080.20 X X Up to
disqualification
Non-respect of the
entry, exit and the
direction of the traffic
in the zone
Art. 080.20
1st infringement 10’
2nd infringement 1 h
3rd infringement 3 h
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Behind or ahead of
schedule at a TC
after a Road Section
(except arrival of a
stage, no penalty for
ahead of schedule)
Art. 080.21 1’ by mn
SUMMARY OF THE
PENALTIES Art. N° Start
refused
Disqualification
Time
penalty
Financial
penalty
Decisions
Penalties
Sanctions of
the JI
Failure to observe
Parc Fermé orders Art. 080.25 X
Failure to possess
a part or all of the
survival equipment
Art. 080.28
The first 30’ 1’ by mn
More than 30’ or 60’ Start refused
Non-declaration of
abandonment Art. 080.32
Fine of
500 EUR
to 3’000
EUR
Request of
sanction to the
FMN’s rider
Refusal to cross out
the number plates
after abandonment/
disqualification
Art. 080.32 Fine of
500 EUR
Request of
sanction to the
FMN’ rider
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Penalties
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Penalties
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CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES TECHNICAL RULES
Table of contents
01.01 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 80
01.03 FREEDOM OF CONSTRUCTION ...................................................... 80
01.05 CATEGORIES AND GROUPS OF MOTORCYCLES ......................... 80
01.07 CLASSES ........................................................................................... 81
01.11 MEASUREMENT OF CAPACITY ....................................................... 82
01.17 SUPERCHARGING ............................................................................ 83
01.18 TELEMETRY....................................................................................... 84
01.19 MOTORCYCLE WEIGHTS.................................................................. 84
01.21 DESIGNATION OF MAKE .................................................................. 84
01.23 DEFINITION OF A PROTOTYPE ....................................................... 85
01.25 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 85
01.26 DEFINITION OF A FRAME OF A SOLO MOTORCYCLE ................. 86
01.27 STARTING DEVICES ......................................................................... 86
01.29 OPEN TRANSMISSION GUARDS ..................................................... 86
01.31 EXHAUST PIPES ............................................................................... 86
01.33 HANDLEBARS ................................................................................... 87
01.35 CONTROL LEVERS ........................................................................... 88
01.37 THROTTLE CONTROLS .................................................................... 89
01.39 FOOTRESTS ...................................................................................... 89
01.41 BRAKES ............................................................................................. 89
01.43 MUDGUARDS AND WHEEL PROTECTION ..................................... 89
01.45 STREAMLINING ................................................................................. 90
01.47 WHEELS, RIMS, TYRES .................................................................... 90
01.55 NUMBER PLATES .............................................................................. 91
01.56 LIGHTING, WARNING EQUIPMENT AND SPEEDOMETERS........... 93
01.58 CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY MOTORCYCLES.................................... 94
01.59 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 450cc AND OVER 450cc (Not FIM
Cup) CATEGORIES............................................................................ 94
01.60 QUAD CATEGORY.............................................................................. 96
01.63 FUEL, FUEL/OIL MIXTURES ............................................................. 99
01.65 EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING .................................. 106
01.67 WEARING OF HELMETS ................................................................... 107
01.69 HELMET OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 108
01.70 RECOGNISED INTERNATIONAL APPROVAL MARKS ..................... 109
01.71 EYE PROTECTION ............................................................................ 109
01.75 BADGE OF THE FIM .......................................................................... 109
01.76 NUMBER SASHES (BIBS) ................................................................. 109
01.77 CONTROL .......................................................................................... 110
01.79 SOUND CONTROL ............................................................................ 113
01.80 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF SOUND LEVEL METERS...................... 120
DIAGRAMS...................................................................................................... 121
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01.01 INTRODUCTION
The term motorcycle covers all vehicles having, in principle, less than four wheels,
propelled by an engine and designed essentially for the carriage of one or more
persons of which one is the rider of the vehicle. The wheels must normally
be in contact with the ground except momentarily or in certain exceptional
circumstances. Furthermore, in order to traverse certain surfaces one or all of the
wheels can be replaced with skis, rollers or chains.
01.03 FREEDOM OF CONSTRUCTION
A motorcycle must conform to the requirements of the FIM regulations, to the
Supplementary Regulations, as well as to a number of specific conditions that the
FIM may require for certain competitions. No restriction is placed on the make,
construction or type of motorcycle used.
All solo motorcycles (Group A) must be constructed in such a way that they
are entirely controlled by a rider. Motorcycles with Sidecars (Group B) must be
constructed to carry a passenger.
01.05 CATEGORIES AND GROUPS OF MOTORCYCLES
Motorcycles are divided into categories which must be observed for all meetings
and world record attempts.
In principle, it is forbidden for different categories, groups and classes to compete
in the same race, unless the Supplementary Regulations state otherwise.
Category I
Motorcycles propelled by the action of one wheel in contact with the ground.
Category II (not applicable for Track Racing)
Special vehicles propelled by the action of one or more wheels in contact with the
ground but which are not covered by the conditions of Category I.
Group A1 - Solo Motorcycles
2-wheel vehicles making only one track on the ground.
Group B1
Vehicles with three wheels, making two tracks on the ground, consisting of a
motorcycle making one track and a Sidecar for a passenger making the other.
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Group B2
Vehicles with three wheels, making two or three tracks on the ground in the
direction of forward travel, with a permanently attached Sidecar forming a
complete integral unit.
If three tracks are made, the centre-line of the two tracks made by the motorcycle
wheels must not be more than 75 mm apart. A track is determined by the
longitudinal centre-line of each of the vehicle’s wheels in the direction of forward
travel.
Category II (not applicable for Track Racing)
Group C - Special 2 wheel driven motorcycles
Group D - Special 3 wheel, 2 wheel driven motorcycles
Group E - Snowmobiles
Group F - Sprinters and Dragsters
Group G - Quad Racers
Group H --
Group I --
Category III (not applicable for Track Racing)
Group J - Electric Vehicles (see Article 01.50)
1.07 CLASSES
Groups are again separated into classes according to cylinder capacities as
detailed below. Generally, these classes must be observed for all meetings.
Category I
For the main article, refer to the same number in the General section.
Group A1 Motorcycles
Class (cc) over (cc) up to(cc)
50 - 50
80 50 85
100 85 100
125 100 125
175 125 175
250 175 250
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450 250 450
500 450 500
750 500 750
1000 750 1000
1300 1000 1300
Groups B1, B2 Sidecars
Same as groups A1 and A2 over 175 cc.
Category II
Group C - Special 2 wheel driven motorcycles
Group D - Special 3 wheel, two wheel driven motorcycles
Group E - Snowmobiles
Group F - Sprinters and Dragsters
Group G - Quad racers : Four wheeled balloon tyred off-road vehicles having
a wheel at each diagonal extremity.
Propelled by the action of two wheels (2 wheel driven).
The engine crankcases shall not be located behind the rider. Only
one rider sits astride.
The steering is done by means of a handlebar.
Same classes as Category I, Group A1.
Group H - Quad racers : only difference - propelled by the action of four
wheels (4 wheel driven)
Group I - -
Category III
Group J - Electric Vehicles (see Art. 01.82 in the Road Racing Technical
Rules).
01.11 MEASUREMENT OF CAPACITY
11.11 Reciprocating movement engine, “Otto” Cycle
The capacity of each engine cylinder is calculated by the geometric formula which
gives the volume of a cylinder; the diameter is represented by the bore, and the
height by the space swept by the piston from its highest to lowest point :
Capacity =
D2 x 3.1416 x C
4
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where D = bore
and C = stroke
When a cylinder bore is not circular the cross sectional area must be determined
by a suitable geometrical method or calculation, then multiplied by the stroke to
determine capacity.
When measuring, a tolerance of 1/10 mm is permitted in the bore. If with this
tolerance the capacity limit is exceeded for the class in question, a further
measurement should be taken with the engine cold, to 1/100 mm limits.
11.13 Rotary engines
The capacity of an engine which determines the class in which the motorcycle
shall compete in a meeting shall be calculated by :
Capacity =
2 x V
N
where V = total capacity of all the chambers
comprising the engine
and N = number of turns of the motor
necessary to complete one cycle in
a chamber.
Classified as a 4-stroke.
11.15 Wankel system
For Wankel system engines with a triangular piston, the capacity is given by the
formula :
Capacity = 2 x V x D
where V = capacity of a single chamber
and D = number of rotors.
This engine is classified as a 4-stroke.
01.17 SUPERCHARGING
Supercharging by means of a device of any kind is forbidden in all meetings.
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An engine whether 2-stroke or 4-stroke coming within any one of the recognised
classes (determined by the capacity of the working cylinder) shall not be considered
as supercharged when in respect of one engine cycle, the total capacity measured
geometrically, of the fuel charging device or devices, including the capacity of the
working cylinder (if used for injecting the fuel), does not exceed the maximum
capacity of the class in question.
01.18 TELEMETRY
Information must not be transmitted in any way to or from a moving motorcycle.
An official signalling device may be required on the machine.
Automatic lap timing devices are not considered as “telemetry”.
Automatic lap timing devices must not disrupt any official time keeping methods
and equipment.
01.19 MOTORCYCLE WEIGHTS
Weights of motorcycles without fuel
19.01
A 1 % tolerance in the weight of the machine after the race is accepted.
19.03
Seals must be fixed to the front main frame.
19.04
Weighing scales must be certified annually by a National Institute.
19.05
For Groups B1 and B2 at all competitions a passenger must be carried.
01.21 DESIGNATION OF MAKE
When two manufacturers are involved in the construction of a motorcycle the
name of both must appear on the machine as follows :
• The name of the chassis manufacturer
• The name of the engine manufacturer
This applies where no commercial interests are involved.
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01.23 DEFINITION OF A PROTOTYPE
A prototype motorcycle is a vehicle which must conform to the safety requirements
as required by the FIM Sporting Code and Appendices applicable to the type of
competition for which it is to be used.
01.25 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications apply to all vehicles of the groups indicated and to all
types of competitions except where otherwise stated in the corresponding section
of the FIM Sporting Code.
They should also be applied to all national competitions unless the FMNR
(National Motorcycling Federation) has otherwise directed.
Further specifications for some competitions may also be required and these
will be detailed in either the appropriate FIM Appendix or in the Supplementary
Regulations for the competition in question.
25.01
The use of titanium in the construction of the frame, the front forks, the handlebars,
the swinging arms, the swinging arm spindles and the wheel spindles is forbidden.
The use of light alloys for wheel spindles is also forbidden (except for Trial
motorcycles).
The use of titanium alloy nuts and bolts is allowed.
Titanium test to be performed at trackside :
25.01.1 Magnetic test (titanium is not magnetic).
25.01.2 3 % nitric acid test (Titanium does not react. If metal is steel, the
drop will leave a black spot).
25.01.3 Specific mass of titanium alloys 4,5-5, of steel 7,5-8,7 can be
ascertained by weighing the part and measuring its volume in a calibrated glass
vessel filled by water (intake valve, rocker, connecting rod, etc.)
25.01.4 In case of doubt, the test should take place at a Materials Testing
Laboratory.
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25.02
Aluminium alloys can be ascertained visually.
25.06
The number of cylinders in an engine is determined by the number of combustion
chambers.
25.07
If separate combustion spaces are used they must be connected by an unrestricted
passage of minimum cross sectional area at least 50 % of the total inlet port area.
01.26 DEFINITION OF A FRAME OF A SOLO MOTORCYCLE
The structure or structures used to join any steering mechanism at the front of the
machine to the engine/gear box unit and to all components of the rear suspension.
26.01
Every motorcycle in the ‘parc-fermé’ must be equipped with a side-stand. The
side-stand must be fitted, either on the frame or on the swing arm.
01.27 STARTING DEVICES
Starting devices are compulsory.
01.29 OPEN TRANSMISSION GUARDS
29.01 A guard must be fitted to the countershaft sprocket.
29.02 A chain guard must be fitted in such a way to prevent trapping
between the lower chain run and the final driven sprocket at the rear wheel.
01.31 EXHAUST PIPES
Exhaust pipes and silencers must fulfill all the requirements concerning sound
control (see also Art. 01.79).
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31.01
The end of the silencer must be horizontal and parallel (over a minimum distance
of 30 mm) to the central axis of the solo motorcycle (with a tolerance of ± 10°) and
must not exceed the end of the silencer body by more than 5 mm. All sharp edges
must be rounded with a minimum radius of 2 mm (See diagram E).
31.02
Exhaust fumes must be discharged towards the rear but not in a manner as to
raise dust, foul the tyres or brakes, or inconvenience a passenger, if there is one,
or any other riders.
All possible measures must be taken to prevent the possible loss of waste oil so
that it does not inconvenience a following rider.
Any NON ORIGINAL valve systems installed on the exhaust system in view of
interfering with (or modifying) the sound level meter test is forbidden. Only exhaust
valve systems (i.e : Exup, etc.) provided by the manufacturer on the manifold, are
authorised. The setting is free.
31.03
The extremity of the exhaust pipes on solo motorcycles must not pass the vertical
tangent of the rear tyre (see diagram S).
31.04
On a Sidecar machine the exhaust must discharge horizontally and towards the
rear, at a maximum angle of 30° to the axis of the machine.
01.33 HANDLEBARS
33.01
The width of handlebars (solo and Sidecars) is : not less than 600 mm and not
more than 850 mm.
33.02
The handlebars must be equipped with a protection pad on the cross bar. The
handlebars without cross member must be equipped with a protection pad located
in the middle of the handlebars, covering widely the handlebars clamps.
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33.05
Exposed handlebar ends must be plugged with a solid material or rubber covered.
33.08
Solid stops (other than a steering damper) must be fixed in order to assure a
minimum space of 30 mm between the handlebars with its levers and the fuel tank
when on full lock to prevent trapping the rider’s fingers.
33.09
Handlebar clamps must be very carefully radiused and engineered so as to avoid
fracture points in the bar.
33.10
If hand protectors are used they must be of a shatter-resistant material and have
a permanent opening for the hand.
33.11
The repair by welding of light alloy handlebars is prohibited.
33.12
Handlebars made from carbon/carbon, carbon/Kevlar or other composite materials
are not authorised.
01.35 CONTROL LEVERS
35.01
All handlebar levers (clutch, brake, etc.) must be in principle ball ended (diameter
of this ball to be at least 16 mm). This ball can also be flattened, but in any case
the edges must be rounded (minimum thickness of this flattened part 14 mm).
These ends must be permanently fixed and form an integral part of the lever.
35.03
Each control lever (hand and foot levers) must be mounted on an independent
pivot.
35.04
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The brake lever if pivoted on the footrest axis must work under all circumstances,
such as the footrest being bent or deformed.
01.37 THROTTLE CONTROLS
37.01
Throttle controls must be self-closing when not held by the hand.
37.03
Solo motorcycles must be equipped with a functional ignition kill switch or button
mounted on either right or left side of handlebar (within reach of the hand while
on the hand grips) that is capable of stopping a running engine (for Track Racing
motorcycles, please refer to this article in the CCP section).
01.39 FOOTRESTS
Footrests must be of a folding type and be fitted with a device which automatically
returns them to the normal position. An integral protection is to be provided at the
end of the footrest which must have at least an 8 mm radius (see diagrams S).
01.41 BRAKES
41.01
All motorcycles must have at least 2 efficient brakes (one on each wheel) operated
independently and operating concentrically with the wheel.
41.02
Vehicles in Group B must be fitted with at least 2 efficient brakes operating on at
least 2 of the wheels and operated independently and operating concentrically
with the wheels.
01.43 MUDGUARDS AND WHEEL PROTECTION
Motorcycles must be fitted with mudguards.
43.01
Mudguards must project laterally beyond the tyre on each side.
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43.02
The front mudguard must cover at least 100° of the circumference of the wheel.
The angle formed by one line drawn from the front edge of the mudguard to the
centre of the wheel and one drawn horizontally through the centre of the wheel
must be between 45° and 60°.
43.03
The rear mudguard must cover at least 120° of the circumference of the wheel.
The angle formed by two lines, one drawn from the rear edge of the mudguard to
the centre of the wheel and one drawn horizontally through the centre of the wheel
shall not exceed 20°.
The angle (20° max.) for the rear mudguard shall be measured with the rider
sitting on the motorcycle (See diagram S).
01.45 STREAMLINING
A ‘full’ fairing or ‘complete’ bodywork is not allowed.
Radiator covers (shields) must be made of flexible materials only (i.e. plastic).
01.47 WHEELS, RIMS, TYRES
47.01
All tyres will be measured mounted on the rim at a pressure of 1 kg/cm (14 lb./
sq.in.); measurements taken at a tyre section located 90° from the ground.
47.02
Any modification to the rim or spokes of an integral wheel (cast, moulded, riveted)
as supplied by the manufacturer or of a traditional detachable rim other than
for spokes, valve or security bolts is prohibited except for tyre retention screws
sometimes used to prevent tyre movement relative to the rim. If the rim is modified
for these purposes, bolts, screws, etc., must be fitted.
47.03
The front and rear tyre dimensions are free with reference to diameter and width.
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47.04
Tyres with metal studs, spikes, chains or any other anti-skid devices are not
permitted. Scoop or paddle tyres (continuous radial rib) are forbidden.
47.05 General
Only tyres normally available from commercial or retail sources are authorised.
Modifying the tyre is not authorised. It is forbidden to treat tyres with chemicals,
cut or groove them, use tyre warmers or any other means which may alter the
shape, minimum shore hardness, construction or other characteristics.
The tyres shall appear on the tyre manufacturers range catalogue or tyre
specification lists available to the general public. They must be manufactured
to comply with the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO)
requirements in respect of load and speed codes and have a minimum service
description of 45 M.
Both tyres, front and rear, must have an “E” mark and/or DOT (American
Department of Transportation) approval and the DOT number must be molded
on the tyre wall.
47.06 Tread pattern
The tread pattern specifications of the rear tyre is free, however, Art. 47.05 applies
in full.
01.55 NUMBER PLATES
Number plates are required for Cross-Country Rallies.
The Organiser shall provide each rider with a set of identification plates comprising
1 front plate and 2 side plates called number plates. The exact sizes and positions
of these number plates will be explained in the SR.
The number plates shall be affixed visibly at the front and on the rear sides of the
motorcycle. They shall in no circumstances cover, throughout the duration of the
Rally, even partly, the registration number of the motorcycle.
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55.07
The figures must be clearly legible and like the background must be painted in
matt colours to avoid reflection from sunlight. The minimum dimensions of the
letters being :
Height of figure : 140 mm
Width of figure : 80 mm
Width of stroke : 25 mm
Space between 2 figures : 15 mm
55.08
The English form for numbers must be used. That is single vertical line for the
“one” and a simple sloping line without a horizontal line for the “seven”. (See
diagram 0).
55.09
All other number plates or markings on a motorcycle liable to cause confusion with
the number must be removed before the start of a competition.
55.12 Number plate colours
The background colours and figures vary according to the class of motorcycle
and the type of competition, the main rules being indicated in the Supplementary
Regulations for each meeting.
The colours must be matt, following the RAL colour table, i.e. :
BLACK 9005
YELLOW 1003
WHITE 9010
PURPLE 4006
The colours to be used are :
Cross
Country
Rallies
450cc White background Black numbers
Over 450cc (Not
FIM Cup) Yellow background Black numbers
Quads White background Black numbers
Women Purple background White numbers
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55.13
n case of a dispute concerning the legibility of numbers, the decision of the
Technical Steward will be final.
01.56 LIGHTING, WARNING EQUIPMENT AND SPEEDOMETERS
Motorcycles and their equipment must comply with the national Legal requirements
for road traffic of the country in which the vehicle is registered and with other rules
specified in the Supplementary Regulations.
The electrical generator must operate continuously and normally with respect to
current and voltage during the competition and at post competition control. The
electrical connections must be retained.
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CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY MOTORCYCLES
01.58 GENERAL
All vehicles from the World Championship 450cc, over 450cc and Quad categories
must conform in all respects to the 1968 Vienna Convention, even if the country in
which the machine was manufactured is not a signatory to that Convention, and
be registered for road use.
58.01 Lighting and safety equipment
Lighting equipment for all categories must conform in every way to the International
Convention on road traffic, moreover :
The original headlights and rear lights may be modified or replaced. Extra lights
may be added.
Each motorcycle/quad must be equipped with at least :
• A front light (min 55 watts or equivalent in ‘lumen’)
• A homologated rear lamp with stop light
• Additionally, a fog light (min 21 watts or equivalent in ‘lumen’), with a
minimum Legal surface, may be split into two parts and may flash
• A generator with a minimum performance of 140 watts
• An audible horn, minimum 90 dB/A, measured at one metre.
• Minimum one rear view mirror.
• A fixed water tank of 3 litres
All motorcycles/quads must carry the necessary survival equipment as requested
in the Cross-Country Rallies Appendices, Art. 081.23.
58.01 Fuel
For all categories, the engine must function on unleaded fuel in accordance with
the FIM fuel specifications (see Art. 01.63) and be of a type equivalent to fuel from
public fuel stations. Exceptions will be mentioned in the SR of the meeting.
01.59 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 450cc AND OVER 450cc (Not FIM
Cup) CATEGORIES
These vehicles are based on series production motorcycles, registered (allowed
to be used on roads open to traffic), which can be modified and/or equipped for
Off-Road Cross-Country Rallies competition.
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The main parts are the frame, the engine (cylinder, cylinder head and crankcase)
and the swing-arm. They must be standard component freely available to the
public. These main parts may be modified, with the exception of the crankcase,
but must fulfil the FIM Technical Rules for Cross-Country Rallies.
All motorcycles will be according to Category I, Group A1 and Category II, Group
C (Art. 01.07).
59.01 Engine Capacity
World Championship 450cc category :
Single and twin cylinder engines up to 450cc 2T or 4T
Over 450cc category :
Single and twin cylinder engines over 450cc 2T or 4T
59.02 Engine
The engine number must remain visible at all times
Engine preparation is free, with the exception of the crankcase(s), which must be
strictly standard.
During the event, an “engine change” means removing the engine from the frame.
Engine “A”, originally fitted in the frame of the bike can be removed from the frame
to be repaired and be replaced by engine “B”. Engine “A” may be repaired during
the Event on condition that the engine crankcase marked during the preliminary
technical inspection remains the same.
Repairs to the engine’s “top end” (cylinder + cylinder head) are free during
the event. All intervention to the “bottom-end” (inside the crankcases) will be
considered as a change of engine.
A minimum of one bolt/nut used to fix the engine must be drilled in order to attach
a seal embrassing the frame.
The engine may be removed from the frame to repair a problem not related to
the crankcase. This may be done only under the supervision of the Technical
Steward. The Technical Steward only can cut and replace the seals without being
penalised.
59.03 Exhaust system
The exposed edge(s) of the exhaust pipe(s) outlet(s) must be rounded to avoid
any sharp edges.
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59.04 Frame and ancillaries
The main frame must be marked with the original Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). The frame number (VIN) must remain visible at all times.
The frame shall not be replaced during the event. The frame may be repaired
under the supervision of the Technical Steward.
59.05 Fuel tank(s)
The total fuel capacity carried in all tanks is 35 litres maximum.
59.06 Weight
Unrestricted.
01.60 QUAD CATEGORY
These vehicles are based on series production quads, registered (allowed to be
used on roads open to traffic), according to Group G or H., which can be modified
and/or equipped for Off-Road Cross-Country Rallies competition.
The main parts are the chassis and the engine (cylinder, cylinder head and
crankcase). They must be standard component freely available to the public.
These main parts may be modified, with the exception of the crankcase, but must
fulfil the FIM Technical Rules for Cross-Country Rallies - Quads category.
Two groups are allowed :
- Group G/ Quad Racers :
Propelled by the action of two wheels (2 wheel driven).
- Group H/ Quad Racers :
Propelled by the action of four wheels (4 wheel driven)
Refer to Article 01.7/ Classes for definition.
60.01 Engine capacity
Group G :
- from 250cc up to 350cc for two cylinder, 2-stroke engines
- up to 500cc for single cylinder, 2-stroke engines
- up to 750cc for single cylinder, 4-stroke engines.
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Group H :
- up to 900cc for single or twin cylinders, 4-stroke engines
60.02 Engine
The engine number must remain visible at all times
Engine preparation is free, with the exception of the crankcase(s), which must be
strictly standard.
During the event, an “engine change” means removing the engine from the
chassis. Engine “A”, originally fitted in the chassis of the quad can be removed
from the chassis to be repaired and be replaced by engine “B”. Engine “A” may be
repaired during the Event on condition that the engine crankcase marked during
the preliminary technical inspection remains the same.
Repairs to the engine’s “top end” (cylinder + cylinder head) are free during
the event. All intervention to the “bottom-end” (inside the crankcases) will be
considered as a change of engine.
A minimum of one bolt/nut used to fix the engine must be drilled in order to attach
a seal embrassing the chassis.
The engine may be removed from the chassis to repair a problem not related
to the crankcase. This may be done only under the supervision of the Technical
Steward. The Technical Steward only can cut and replace the seals without being
penalised.
60.03 Machine specifications
The machine is steered by the front wheels only.
60.04 Exhaust system
The silencer must not go beyond the rear extremities of the quad. The exhaust
pipe of the silencer must be protected by a rounded edge of minimum 4 mm.
60.05 Chassis and ancillaries
The main chassis must be marked with the original Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). The chassis number (VIN) must remain visible at all times.
The chassis shall not be replaced during the event. The chassis may be repaired
under the supervision of the Technical Steward.
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60.06 Ignition cut-out switches
Quads must be equipped with a safety ignition cut-out switch, which must stop
the primary circuit and must be permanently attached to the rider by a non-elastic,
spiral cable of adequate length (max. 100cm straightened), similar to a telephone
cable.
60.07 Number plates
Four number plates are required :
• 1 plate fixed to the front of the machine at the level of the head lamp, facing
forward.
• 1 plate on each side of the machine placed on the rear mudguard.
60.08 Suspensions
All the mountings of the front and rear suspension units, suspension arms and the
steering spindle are retained by a safety wire or a splitpen.
60.09 Brakes, wheels and rims
The rear wheel rim diameter cannot exceed 12 inches in Group G and 15 inches
in Group H. Wire spokes are not authorised.
Every front wheel must have a single, functional brake installed on each axle and
be operated by a handlebar mounted lever.
At the rear, the vehicle must have a brake on each wheel or a brake installed
jointly on the rear wheel axle, operated either by a lever on the handlebar or by
a foot pedal.
60.10 Mudguards
The front and rear wheels must be covered by mudguards made of flexible
materials, covering each wheel over an area of minimum 30 degrees.
60.11 Fuel tank(s)
Extra fuel tanks must be at least 25 mm (1 inch) away with relation to the edges
of the protective barrier.
The total maximum fuel tank capacity contained in all tanks is 45 litres.
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60.12 Protection (see Diagramme Q)
The secondary chain transmission must be equipped with a cover/shield protecting
both the chain sprocket and the brake disc.
A countershaft sprocket guard is compulsory. This cover/shield must cover the
sprocket by 30% minimum and prevent the rider’s hand/foot becoming trapped.
The complete length of the lower chain run must be shielded by a guard or a
protection tube, securely fixed.
A crash ‘bar’ or ‘guard’ must be fixed at the front and the rear of the vehicle.
A protective barrier (or ‘guard’) of a round profile (minimum diameter : 25 mm
or 1 inch) must be installed on each side of the vehicle. This protective barrier
must be fitted in such a way that it is in alignment with the wheels to eliminate
entanglement. There shall be no prominent (sharp) parts.
A structure of crossed belts or a metallic grid must be fitted to fill the opening
between the wheels and the barrier, to prevent the riders’ foot from accidentally
touching the ground.
60.13 Dimensions
The width cannot exceed 1300mm for group G and 1400mm for group H.
The maximum height at the rider’s seat level is 950mm for group G and 1000mm
for group H.
60.14 Weight
Unrestricted.
01.63 FUEL, OIL AND COOLANTS
All motorcycles must be fuelled with unleaded petrol, as this term is generally
understood (with the exception of Track Racing, four stroke - single cylinder
engines).
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63.01 Physical properties for unleaded fuel
63.01.1 Unleaded petrol must comply with the FIM specification.
63.01.2 Unleaded petrol (incl. E10) will comply with the FIM specification if :
(a) It has the following characteristics :
Property Units Min. Max. Test Method
RON 95.0 102.0 EN ISO 5164
MON 85.0 90.0 EN ISO 5163
Oxygen % (m/m) 4.0 EN 13132 or 14517
Nitrogen % (m/m) 0.2 ASTM D 4629
Benzene % (V/V) 1.0 EN 238 or EN
14517
Vapour pressure (DVPE) kPa 95.0 EN 13016-1
Lead g/L 0.005 EN 237 or ICP-OES
Manganese g/L 0.005 ICP-OES
Density at 15°C kg/m3 720.0 775.0 EN ISO 12185
Oxidation stability minutes 360 EN ISO 7536
Existent gum mg/100 mL 5.0 EN ISO 6246
Sulphur mg/kg 10.0 EN ISO 20846 or
20884
Copper corrosion rating class 1 EN ISO 2160
Distillation :
E at 70°C % (V/V) 22.0 50.0 EN ISO 3405
E at 100°C % (V/V) 46.0 71.0 EN ISO 3405
E at 150°C % (V/V) 75.0 EN ISO 3405
Final Boiling Point °C 210 EN ISO 3405
Residue % (V/V) 2.0 EN ISO 3405
Appearance Clear and bright Visual inspection
Ethanol (1) % (V/V) 10 EN 13132 or 14517
Olefins % (V/V) 18.0 EN 14517 or 15553
Aromatics % (V/V) 35.0 EN 14517 or 15553
Total diolefins % (m/m) 1.0 GCMS/HPLC
(1) Shall conform to EN 15376
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(b) The total of individual hydrocarbon components present at concentrations
of less than 5% m/m must constitute at least 30% m/m of the fuel. The test
method will be gas chromatography and/or GC/MS.
(c) The total concentration of naphthenes, olefins and aromatics classified by
carbon number must not exceed the values given in the following table :
% C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9+
Naphthenes 0 5 10 10 10 10
Olefins 5 20 20 15 10 10
Aromatics - - 1.2 35 35 30
The total concentration of bicyclic naphthenes and bicyclic olefins may not be
higher than 1% (m/m). The test method used will be gas chromatography.
(d) Only the following oxygenates are permitted :
Methanol. Ethanol. Iso-propyl alcohol. Iso-butyl alcohol. Methyl tertiary butyl
ether. Ethyl tertiary butyl ether. Tertiary amyl methyl ether. Di-isopropyl ether.
N-propyl alcohol. Tertiary-butyl alcohol. N-butyl alcohol. Secondary-butyl
alcohol.
(e) Manganese is not permitted in concentrations above 0.005 g/l. For the
present this is solely to cover possible minor contamination by other fuels.
The fuel will contain no substance that is capable of an exothermic reaction
in the absence of external oxygen.
Lead replacement petrols, although basically free of lead, are not an
alternative to the use of unleaded petrol. Such petrols may contain
unacceptable additives not consistent with the FIM Fuel Regulations.
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63.01.3 Ethanol E85 will comply with the FIM specification if :
(a) It has the following characteristics :
Property Units Min. Max. Test Method
RON 95.0 110 EN ISO 5164
MON 85.0 100 EN ISO 5163
Vapour pressure
(DVPE)
kPa 35.0 95.0 EN 13016-1
Lead g/L 0.001 ICP-OES
Manganese g/L 0.001 ICP-OES
Oxidation stability Minutes 360 EN ISO 7536
Existent gum mg/100 mL 5.0 EN ISO 6246
Sulphur mg/kg 10.0 EN ISO 20846 or 20884
Copper corrosion Rating Class 1 EN ISO 2160
Distillation :
Final Boiling Point °C 210 EN ISO 3405
Residue % (V/V) 2 EN ISO 3405
Appearance Clear and bright Visual inspection
Ethanol + higher
alcohols
% (V/V) 75 EN 13132 or 14517
Higher alcohols
(C3-C8)
% (V/V) 2.0 EN 13132 or 14517
Methanol % (V/V) 1.0 EN 13132 or 14517
Ethers (5 or more
C atoms)
% (V/V) 5.2 EN 13132 or 14517
Unleaded petrol
as specified in
2.10.1.2
% (V/V) 14 25
Water % (V/V) 0.3 EN 12937
Inorganic chloride mg/L 1 EN 15484
Acidity
(as acetic acid)
% (m/m)
(mg/L)
0.005
(40)
EN 15491
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63.02 Oil
For oil used in two stroke mixtures, the following tolerances on the fuel
specifications will be allowed :
• Density at 15°C Plus/minus 30 kg/m³
• Distillation residue Not controlled
Any infringement of the fuel specifications will automatically result in the exclusion
of the competitor from the entire meeting (see also FIM Sporting Code Art.
140.1). The result of the competitors’ fuel sample analysis (A or B Sample) more
favourable to the competitor will be taken into account (See also Art. 63.05.3).
If the fuel available locally for the event is not of a sufficient quality for use by
competitors, the FMN of the organising country must ask the FIM for a waiver in
order to enable the use of fuel not corresponding to the characteristics defined
above.
63.03 Air
Only ambient air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.
63.04 Primary Tests
63.04.1 In all FIM Championship and Prizes, the FIM may require tests of
fuels to be administered before, or at the time of delivery to, an event at which
such fuels are to be used.
63.04.2 FIM may request any person or organisation, being a potential
supplier of fuel, to submit a sample for testing for conformity with the fuel
specifications in Art. 63.01.
63.05 Fuel Test Procedures
63.05.1 Fuel tests may be administered at any time and place during the
course of any event under the authority of the FIM.
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63.05.2 The CTI Director, in consultation with the relevant Commission
Director, has sole authority to, and may, direct the administration of fuel tests
during the course of an FIM Championship or Prize Event. Such direction must
be by written document (Fuel Test Order) which must be delivered to the FIM
Jury President (or the Race Direction where applicable) before the meeting.
The FIM Jury President (or the Race Direction where applicable) must deliver
the Fuel Test Order to the Chief Technical Steward for the meeting who is
responsible for the administration of the fuel tests. The Fuel Test Order must
nominate :
(a) The criteria (which may be random) for selection of the machines from which
samples are to be taken; and
(b) The officials who must administer the tests.
(c) At least 3 of the characteristics specified in Arts. 63.01 and 63.02 to be the
subject of the tests, or only 1 characteristic when using an ASTM approved “short
test” or “field test method” for the detection of only one of the characteristics in a
fuel sample.
63.05.3 Fuel tests must be administered according to the Fuel Test Order
and must comply with the following procedures :
(a) Only nominated officials may take samples.
(b) Containers for holding samples :
(i) must be clean and constructed of robust, fuel non reactive, impermeable
material.
(ii) must be sealable;
(iii) must have provision for identification.
(c) Equipment used for the extraction of fuel from machines must be clean and
constructed of fuel non-reactive material.
(d) The FMNRs must ensure that there is a supply of at least 12 containers (12 X
1 litre each).
(e) Each sample must be divided into two and placed in separate containers,
(2 samples of maximum 1 litre each). Each sample may be initially tested for one
of the characteristics, using an ASTM approved field test method. The results
obtained from such a test must be given immediately to the International Jury. The
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containers must be immediately sealed and identified by reference to the machine
from which the sample was taken.
This information must be entered on a certificate (FIM Fuel Sample Certificate)
which must certify the date, place and time of taking the sample, the identity of the
machine from which the sample was taken, and the identity of its rider.
(f) Both samples (sample A and sample B) must remain in the control of the
Technical Steward. The rider or the representative of the rider/ team must sign the
FIM Fuel Sample Certificate acknowledging that a sample was taken, and must
be given a copy of the Certificate.
(g) At the end of the meeting the Technical Steward must deliver both samples
(sample A and sample B) to a courier authorised by the FIM, Jury President or the
Technical Steward. The Technical Steward must return a copy of the Fuel Sample
Certificate, signed by the courier, to the FIM Jury President.
(h) The authorised courier must deliver both samples (sample A and sample B),
together with copies of the relevant Fuel Sample Certificates, to an FIM authorised
laboratory, where they must be tested for content in accordance with standard
scientific procedures.
(i) The results obtained from such testing must be attached to the laboratory’s copy
of the Fuel Sample Certificate and delivered to the FIM as soon as practicable
after the results have been obtained.
(j) In case of non conformity to the rules, the FIM must as soon as practicable after
receipt of the results notify :
(i) the relevant riders or team representatives;
(ii) the relevant FMNR;
(iii) the FIM Jury President for the relevant meeting.
63.05.4 The FIM may authorise one or more named laboratories for testing
fuels. Such authorisation must be by written document, distributed to all FMNRs.
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63.05.5 A Jury may direct the administration of fuel tests during the course
of any international event other than an FIM Championship or Prize Event. Such
direction must be by Fuel Test Order which must be delivered to the Technical
Steward. Such Fuel Test Order has the same authority as if it had been issued
by the CTI Bureau under Art. 63.05.2. The procedures for the administration of
fuel tests under this Article must comply with the procedures under Arts. 63.05.2
and 63.05.3.
63.05.6 For tests under Art. 63.04 all characteristics specified in Art. 63.01
must be present for the tested fuel to comply.
63.05.7 For tests under Arts. 63.05.2 and 63.05.5 tested fuel must comply
with the characteristics specified in the relevant Fuel Test Order.
63.06 Fuel Test Costs
63.06.1 The costs of fuel tests conducted under Arts. 63.04.1, 63.04.2 and
63.05.2 will be paid by the FIM.
63.06.2 The costs of fuel tests conducted under Art. 63.05.5. will be paid by
the organiser of the event.
63.06.3 Where a fuel test is ordered by a Jury in relation to a protest, the
party which loses the protest must bear the entire cost of the fuel test, or such
proportion thereof as is directed by the Jury.
01.65 EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
During practising and racing, riders and passengers must wear the protective
clothing and footwear
65.01
Riders must wear protective clothing of cloth or leather. Knee-length boots, and
gloves of leather or an equivalent material must be worn.
A chest-protector and/or with additional back protection is recommended.
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65.05
The fabric or substance of all clothing and its lining must be tested and certified
by an official scientific institute, taking into account the fire and wear resistant
qualities of all parts of the clothing which come into direct contact with the skin. It
must be anti-inflammable and may be approved by an FMN (National Motorcycling
Federation).
65.07 Material equivalent to leather
The following characteristics of the material must be at least equivalent to 1.5 mm
of cowhide (not split leather) :
65.07.1 Fire retardant quality
65.07.2 Resistance to abrasion
65.07.3 Coefficient of friction against all types of asphalt
65.07.4 Perspiration absorbing qualities
65.07.5 Medical test - non toxic and non-allergenic
65.07.6 Fabric of a quality that does not melt.
65.07.7 Clothing in material other than leather must bear a sticker or
label which says “in conformity with the FIM rules”. This label must be sewn or
attached to the clothing in a permanent way.
65.08 Approval
The clothing manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the products and
materials that carry his name conform to these rules. The FIM cannot be held
liable for any injuries that a rider or passenger may sustain from their use.
01.67 WEARING OF HELMETS
It is compulsory for all participants taking part in practice and races to wear a
protective helmet. The helmet must be properly fastened, be of a good fit, and
be in good condition. The helmet must have a chin strap type ‘retention system’.
Helmets constructed with an outer shell of more than one piece are permitted,
provided that, in case of emergency; they can be quickly and easily removed from
the rider’s head by releasing or cutting the chin strap only.
All helmets must be marked with one of the official international standard marks
mentioned in Art. 01.70 or the Approval Mark (stamp) of the FMN of the rider.
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Helmets marked by an FMN must comply with one of the International Standards
listed in Art. 01.70 before approval by an FMN.
Failure to observe the above rules will entail exclusion.
01.69 HELMET OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
69.01
Scrutineers, under the supervision of the Chief Technical Steward, may check
prior to practice and the races that all helmets meet the technical requirements.
69.02
If a helmet does not meet the technical requirements and is found to be defective,
the Technical Steward must remove all approval marks and retain the helmet
until the end of the event. The rider must submit another helmet for approval by
the Technical Steward. After an accident involving impact, the helmet must be
presented to the Technical Steward for examination (see also Art. 77.02.14).
69.03
All helmets must be intact and no alteration must have been made to their
construction. After an accident involving impact the helmet must be presented to
the Technical Steward for examination.
69.04
The Technical Steward and/or the Technical Scrutineer may perform the following
checks before the rider is permitted to take part in practice of the race :
69.04.1 That the helmet fits well on the rider’s head,
69.04.2 That it is not possible to slip the retention system over the chin,
when fully fastened,
69.04.3 That it is not possible to pull the helmet over the rider’s head by
pulling it from the back of the helmet.
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01.70 RECOGNISED INTERNATIONAL HELMET APPROVAL MARKS
• Europe ECE 22-05 ‘P’, ‘NP’ or ‘J’
• Japan JIS T 8133 : 2007 (from 01.01.2010)
• USA SNELL M 2010 (from 01.01.2010)
(see also the International Helmet Standards in diagram section)
01.71 EYE PROTECTION
The use of glasses, protective goggles as well as helmet visors and ‘tear off’s’
is permitted. The material used for eye protectors and glasses must be made of
shatter-proof material. Helmet visors must not be an integral part of the helmet.
Eye protectors which cause visual disturbance (scratched etc.) must not be used.
01.75 BADGE OF THE FIM
Under certain circumstances the FIM may permit the use of the FIM badge on
certain equipment in order to show that the latter conforms with the standards laid
down by the FIM. When this authorisation is granted and provided the equipment
on which it appears is in good condition, the badge is then the guarantee of the
conformity with the standard set by the FIM.
01.76 NUMBER SASHES (BIBS)
The starting number on the rider’s bib or vest must the same as on his motorcycle.
Starting numbers must be conforming to the following :
76.01
Black numbers on a white background must be used.
76.02
The size of the area in which numbers are printed is : 25 x 25 cm maximum.
76.03
Height of number : 15 cm
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76.04
Width of number : 6 cm
76.05
Width of stroke : 2 cm
76.06
Only the space outside the 25 x 25 cm area may be used for publicity.
76.07
Bibs manufactured from PLASTIC material are not allowed.
01.77 CONTROL
77.01 Verification
General
A rider is at all times responsible for his machine.
77.01.1 The Chief Technical Steward must be in attendance at an event 1
hour before technical verifications are due to begin. He must inform the Clerk of
the Course, Jury President and CTI Delegate, if present, of his arrival.
77.01.2 He must ensure that all technical stewards, appointed for the
event, carry out their duties in a proper manner.
77.01.3 He shall appoint the technical stewards to individual posts for the
race, practices and final control.
77.01.4 Technical inspections will only be carried out when the technical
specification form of the motorcycle has been presented by the Organiser.
77.01.5 The rider, or his mechanic, must be present with the machine for
technical control within the time limits stated in the Supplementary Regulations.
On request of the Technical Steward, the riders must present themselves to the
technical verification.
77.01.6 The Chief Technical Steward must inform the Clerk of the Course/
Jury President of the results of the technical control. The Chief Technical
Steward will then draw up a list of accepted machines and submit this list to the
Clerk of the Course.
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77.01.7 The Chief Technical Steward has the right to look/ inspect any part
of the motorcycle at any time of the event.
77.02
Any rider failing to report as required below may be excluded from the meeting.
The Clerk of the Course may forbid any person who does not comply or any rider
who can be a danger to other participants or to spectators, to take part in the
practising or in the races.
77.02.1 The technical control must be carried out in accordance with the
procedure and times fixed in the Disciplines’ Rules and the Supplementary
Regulations of the event. The maximum number of persons permitted to
be present at the technical verification is the rider, plus two others. For Team
events, the Team Manager is also allowed.
77.02.2 The technical control must be carried out in conformity with the
times fixed in the Supplementary Regulations of the event.
77.02.3 The rider must personally present a clean motorcycle, without old
verification marks from previous events, the prescribed helmet and the technical
card duly filled in and confirmed.
77.02.4 The rider may only present one motorcycle.
77.02.5 The sound control must be carried out first. The exhaust silencer
must be marked with paint. The sound level must be recorded in the technical
card.
77.02.7 An overall inspection of the motorcycle must be carried out in
conformity with the FIM rules. Accepted motorcycles will be marked in conformity
with Arts. 061.44 or 062.23 of the Enduro Sporting Rules.
77.02.8 Riders must confirm their agreement by signing the register. The
machine will then be placed in a closed park.
77.02.9 Immediately after technical control the Chief Technical Steward
must submit to the Clerk of the Course the list of accepted riders, accepted
machines, and sound figures.
77.02.10 During the event, in the arrival and departure areas, the technical
steward must control the repairs and changes made to the machines. He must
control that no outside assistance is made. He must also control the condition of
the machines.
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77.02.11 At individual time checks, the technical steward must control
repairs and other technical assistance. He must also control that the machines
are marked (seal on frame) in order to ensure that no change in motorcycle
occurred on the course.
77.02.12 At the arrival, at the end of each day, the technical steward must
check all parts and the condition of the machine. A rider is allowed an extra
30 minutes to repair or replace a silencer only (see Arts. 061.44.5 and 062.23.2).
Competitors must retrieve their machines within 30 minutes after the opening of
the closed park area, except for the machines which are chosen for disassembly.
After this time limit, the closed park officials will no longer be responsible for the
machines left behind.
77.02.13 At the arrival, at the end of the competition, all the marked parts on
the motorcycles must be controlled. After control, the machines must be placed
in a closed park for 30 minutes in case of a protest or shall further examination
be required.
77.02.14 If a motorcycle or a part of a motorcycle must be verified and
completely dismantled, the motorcycle, the part or the group of parts must
be sealed and shipped to a place where the required tools are present for a
disassembly. The Jury must take the decision for this operation.
77.02.15 The disassembly and the verification of the motorcycle or the parts
in question must be with the presence of the Technical Steward, appointed to the
event.
77.02.16 The Organiser will pay the costs for the transportation and for the
verification according to Articles 77.02.14 and 77.02.15.
77.02.17 If a disassembly is required and ordered by the Jury, following a
protest, according to Art. 77.02.14 and 77.02.15, the losing party will incur all the
transportation and verification costs, or a part of these costs fixed by the Jury.
77.05 Dangerous machines
If, during practice or the race, a Technical Steward finds that a machine is defective
and might constitute a danger to other riders, he must immediately notify the Clerk
of the Course or his deputy. It is their duty to exclude such a machine from either
the practice or from the race itself.
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01.79 SOUND CONTROL
79.01 The ‘2 metre max’ method –
The new test method to verify the sound levels
In order to pursue the measures taken to reduce the sound level in favour of
environment and in the framework of the ‘RIDE QUIET’ campaign, a new method
for measuring the sound level called ‘2 metre max’ will progressively be applied as
from 2010 in all ‘all-terrain’ disciplines (and more specifically in Motocross, Enduro
and Track Racing).
WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?
The 2 metre max method shows a very good correlation between the sound power
level (LwA) issued by motorcycles in full acceleration, and the maximum sound
pressure levels measured at proximity of the same motorcycles, with engines at
idle and quickly taken to their maximum rotational speeds.
The technical specifications and the resources to initiate the application of this
new method, for the use of the technical stewards and officials are mentioned in
Art. 79.01 of these Technical Regulations. This article will detail the “2metre max”
method, the sound levels, the indispensable tools, but also the tolerances applied
in 2010 - use of the old method as default, etc.)
Only the sound levels measured with the ‘2 meter max’ method will be considered
by the technical stewards and the jury of the event to decide whether the
motorcycle is in conformity with the maximum sound levels authorised.
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THE 2 METER MAX METHOD - IN FOCUS
LA METHODE 2 METRE MAX - IMAGE
LE MODE OPERATOIRE
La méthode consistera non plus à quantifier uniquement le bruit de
l’échappement, mais le bruit global maxi atteint de la moto lorsque le moteur est
à son régime maxi,
une régulation naturelle en 2T, ou
une régime de coupure en 4T.
LA PREPARATION DU SONOMETRE
Pour tous les Championnats et Prix FIM, un sonomètre de Classe 1 (type 1) est
requis pour mesurer les niveaux sonores. Pour les autres Championnats, les
sonomètres de Classe 1 ou 2 (type 1 ou 2) sont les seuls instrument acceptés.
calibré à 113,5 ou 93,5 dB afin de tenir compte de l’incidence de la boule
anti-vent
la boule anti-vent fixée sur le microphone
pondération A activée
pondération Fast activée
RPM
NOISE
IDLE RACE
RPM at the FIM test
RPM at the 2mMax test
Limit at the
2mMax test
Limit at the
FIM test
2mMax
Noise at the race !!
THE OPERATING PROCEDURE
The ‘2 metre max’ method will consist in quantifying not only the sound level
produced by the silencer of the exhaust, but the maximum global sound level
achieves by the motorcycle when the engine rpm’s are raised to the maximum
engine speed, limited by
ð natural regulation for 2T, or
ð rev limiter for 4T.
THE PREPARATION OF THE SOUND METER
For all FIM Championship-and Prize events, a sound meter Class 1 (type 1) is
required to measure the sound levels. For all other Championships, a sound
meter of Class 1 or 2 (type 1 or 2) are required
• Activate the ‘A’ weighing
• FAST time weighting must be activated
• Select range High 80~130 dB
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• Calibrate the sound meter at 93,5 dB or 113.5 dB to take into account
the incidence of the wind foam ball
• Position the wind foam ball on the microphone
• Activate the function MAX MIN – set on MAX
THE SET UP OF THE SOUND METER AND THE MOTORCYCLE
• The sound levels will be measured with the sound meter/microphone
fixed on a tripod, in the horizontal position, at the rear of the motorcycle.
• For the place and position of the motorcycle, ensure that there are no
solid obstacles within 10 meters around the microphone.
• The sound meter will be positioned at a distance of 2 metre behind
the motorcycle, with an angle of 45° away from the centerline, on the
exhaust side and at a height of 1.35 metre above the ground, with the
sound meter level.
• The 2 metre distance is measured from the point where the centre of
rear tyre touches the ground.
• It is preferred to make the tests on soft ground, not reverberating, i.e.
grass or fine gravel.
• In other than moderate wind, machines should face forward in the wind
direction.
• The ambient sound level must remain lower than 100 dB/A.
THE POSITIONING OF THE MOTORCYCLE (see illustrations following)
The reference points :
• For a motorcycle : the contact point of the rear wheel on the ground.
• For motorcycles fitted with 2 exhaust outputs, the measurement will be
made on the side of the air intake. If a central positioned air intake is
used, both sides will be tested.
• For Side-cars : the contact point of the side wheel on the ground.
• For Quad vehicles : the vertical line to the ground from the centre point of
the rear axle.
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• For Quad vehicles with exhaust outlet moved from the median axis, the
measurement will be made on the offset side.
To make repetitive measurements, all motorcycles can be positioned into a small
frame fixed on the ground.
THE NEW 2 METRE MAX METHOD –
THE OPERATION – PROTECT YOUR HEARING – USE EAR PROTECTION
• The measurement is made with motorcycle on its wheels, with a hot
engine.
• The technical steward takes place besides the motorcycles, opposite to
the microphone, or in front of the handlebars near the front wheel, not
to screen or stand between the bike and the microphone. A mechanic,
placed on the left side of the motorcycle, shall disengage the clutch.
• If a second steward is permanently attending the sound level checks, it
is strongly advised for him to use earplugs, a headset or ear protectors.
• The Inspector shall open throttle as fast as possible until full open
throttle (instantly, within 0.3 seconds). He will keep at max engine ‘rpm’
for at least 1 second. To end, the inspector will release the throttle
quickly.
• If the result exceeds the limit, including ‘after fire’, the Inspector shall test
the motorcycle, maximum 2 times more.
• For motorcycles equipped with an engine rpm limiter, opening the throttle
will be made - instantly, within 0.3 seconds - and kept open until at least
1 second has evolved and/or when there is an audible sign of over
revving the engine.
• For motorcycles without an engine ‘rpm’ limiter, the opening of the
throttle will have to be lower than 2 seconds and/or when there is an
audible sign of over-revving the engine.
• If the engine tends to suffocate, close the throttle slightly and re-open the
throttle.
• If detonations appear, the measurement must be started again.
The numbers obtained from the test shall not be rounded down.
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For the sound level measurement, the handling of the throttle is limited only to the
Inspector, who shall open the throttle himself in order to minimize the influence by
another operator (for that, it is helpful to have the microphone equipped with an
extension cable to the sound meter).
POSITION OF THE SOUND METER IN RELATION TO THE MOTORCYCLE
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L’IMAGE DE LA PROCEDURE POUR MESURER LE NIVEAU SONORE
100%
0%
Régime max.
Ralenti
Niveau max.
Début du contrôle Fin du contrôle
Période de mesure
au moins
une seconde.
dans un laps
de temps
de 0.3 secondes.
1. L’inspecteur doit ouvrir
la poignée de gaz
complètement dans un
laps de temps de
0.3 secondes.
2. Et rester au max régime
(au limiteur des révolutions
du moteur) au moins une
seconde. Ensuite, relâcher
la poignée du gaz.
3. Le niveau sonore est mesuré
pendant toute cette période
et le niveau maximum sera
enregistré dans tous les cas
(automatiquement par le
sonomètre).
Poignée de gaz
Régime moteur
Niveau sonore
Temps
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THE MEASUREMENT – RECORDING OF THE SOUND LEVEL
• When the measurement is considered acceptable, write down the
result, then reset (push on the sideline) the MAX MIN setting until the
disappearance of the previously displayed value.
• Push again on the sideline MAX MIN to arm the sound level meter.
• The sound level meter is then ready for the following measurement.
An attempt by a participant to prevent his/her engine to reach the maximum
published rpm figure will be considered a breach of the rules.
Even after passing the sound control, if there is doubt, the motorcycle may be
checked again.
A noticeably lower engine speed is detected easily by hearing. If doubt, control of
the value of the rpm limiter with a tachometer.
For the initial sound control and technical inspection, a rider (or his mechanic)
shall present only one spare silencer per machine.
Other spare silencers may be presented after all participants have presented their
motorcycles, or on the following days of the event.
79.03 Sound control during and after the competition
In a competition which requires a final examination of machines before the results
are announced, this examination must include a sound control measurement of
at least three machines chosen at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course in cooperation
with the Chief Technical Steward. Refer to each discipline for more info.
79.11 Sound limits in force
For all engine types
Checks before the race :
Checks during and after
the race :
115 dB/A
117 dB/A
118 dB/A
Target
115 dB/A, + 2 dB/A
for the precision of the method.
117 + 1 dB/A for degradation
of the silencer.
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01.80 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF SOUND LEVEL METERS
80.01
The Sound Control Officer (SCO) must arrive in sufficient time for discussions with
the Clerk of the Course and other Technical Officials in order that a suitable test
site and testing policy can be agreed.
80.02
Sound level measuring equipment must include a compatible calibrator, which
must be used immediately before testing begins and always just prior to a re-test
if a disciplinary sanction may be imposed.
Two sets of equipment must be available in case of failure of tachometer, sound
level meter or calibrator during technical control.
80.03 Corrections
Corrections are now presented in the sound limits in force. All corrections are
cumulative.
80.04 Ambient temperature
No deductions.
80.05 Action and decisions will depend on the Sporting Discipline
concerned, and decisions taken during prior discussions with the FIM Technical
Director and/or the Chief Technical Steward.
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