A note from Gerry Simons

 

Whether you've retired from the world of competitive racing but still want to keep riding, whether you just want the buzz of track time but in a racing environment, whether you want get the feel for racing but not yet ready for real competition then joining those of us already doing all of these things with the PARADE section of a great club, where friendships are made and help and advice freely given, is the decision for you.

 

Don't put it off any longer. If you are uncertain  how to proceed come to one of our meetings where any competitor will gladly give you the information you need to get started.

 

Alternatively, you will find all the information you need within the clubs web site.

 

Gerry

CRMC Parades

 

 

The CRMC holds solo parades at all of its race meetings. During 2009 between our 6 meetings, over 200 different machines were out on the track. Our youngest rider being 14 and our “most senior” in his late 70’s! The speed of the parade is decided by each rider. There are no pace cars and time on the track is usually equivalent to the time it takes to complete a CRMC standard race, about 12 minutes (although sometimes this may have to be changed).

 

The Honda 350 is probably the most common machine paraded, but the variety of machinery is immense covering most periods of Classic Racing and is certainly not dominated by any particular bike.

 

The ACU set limits to the number of paraders allowed on the track, which varies from circuit to circuit, so early submission of entry forms is recommended. Parading normally costs about £122 per weekend (including compulsory ACU insurance); this will normally be for 4 sessions over 2 days. Little change to costs are expected for 2010.

 

These are the requirements to ride at CRMC parade events:

 

1. You must be a current member of the CRMC (£35).  You can also be a weekend member (£12) but, if the event is oversubscribed, you may find you are a reserve entry as priority is given to full members. Please see our Membership Page for more details.

 

2. You must be aged between 14 years and 70 years of age and hold a current ACU road race licence, or a current ACU Parade licence or a full Class A DVLA motorcycle licence. Riders over the age of 70, using their DVLA licence, must produce a note from their doctor confirming their fitness to parade. If your last ACU licence lapsed more than 3 years ago and you do not hold a valid Class A DVLA licence, the ACU require you to complete a one day competency course with them. The ACU can be contacted on 01788 566400

Download the ACU Course notes.

Download the ACU Licence form notes.

Download an ACU Licence application.

Download the ACU Handbook

 

3. The machine must conform to the eligibility rules of the CRMC, SCRMC, VMCC or GSOC.   Please see the separate section on the website for these.

 

4. When you join the club (or advise us that you wish to be a weekend member) you will be sent a complete set of entries for the year.  These must be completed for each event you enter.

 

 

Please note:

 

Compulsory ACU insurance is required at all meetings.

 

Scrutineering for your machine and clothing is as per the rulings for those entering races.

 

Some machine requirements:-

 

Drain plugs: All oil drain plugs must be drilled and lock wired. This includes engine, gearbox, final drive housing and forks.

 

Oil lines: Oil hoses must be of oil specification rubber or neoprene. Oil hoses carrying high pressure should be reinforced or braided and use threaded or swaged fittings.

 

Breathers: Breather pipes must terminate in a catch tank or bottle. Minimum capacity -500ml for engines and 250ml for gearboxes.

 

Controls: Levers must be ball ended – 16mm diameter. Footrests – rounded ends of 8mm radius – folding footrests must be locked in position or use return springs.

 

Chain guards: Primary drive chains must be shielded to prevent contact with moving parts.  There must be a guard to prevent trapping between the final drive chain lower run and the rear driven sprocket.

 

Coolant: Only water can be used as an engine coolant. 

 

Construction: Titanium must not be used in frame, front forks, handlebars, swinging arms or spindles or wheel spindles.

 

Noise: The maximum noise level is 105dB – measured at 0.5 meter from the silencer exit and at 45° to the line of pipe as per FIM regulations.

 

Number plates: Machines must display 3 number plates - 1 to front and 1 each side.

They must be a minimum of 285mm x 235mm rectangular or oval and use the following colours:

 

125cc            Black                         White Numbers
250cc            Green                        White Numbers
350cc            Blue                           White Numbers
500cc            Yellow                        Black Numbers
750cc            White                         Black Numbers
1300cc          Red                            White Numbers
Sidecar         White                         Black Numbers

 

Numbers to be a minimum of 140mm high.

 

Parader’s numbers are to be prefixed by a small ‘P’ on all plates

 

Clothing : Must be a one piece leather suit, leather boots and gloves.

 

Helmets : UK licence holders must wear a helmet displaying a current ACU Gold stamp. 

 

 

Other federation licence holders must wear a helmet, which must be in good condition, and marked with one of the following standards:

 

ECE 22-05
Snell M2000 or M2005

 

 

Identification  discs: All competitors must wear a disc round the neck, 20-25mm diameter marked with full name and date of birth

 

If you have any questions then please feel free to ask any of our Committee Members, they are there to help you enjoy your experience with the club.

 

Buddies:

 

Finally we do have a buddy scheme in place, their role will be to show you the ropes at your first race meeting, take you through the signing on process and guide you through scrutineering and may even join you on track to show you the correct lines to get around quickly and efficiently.

 

So just don't think it - DO IT - you won't believe how much fun you'll have and you will be doing it with a great bunch of friendly and helpful friends as well......