Eligibility
All the forms you need are shown at the top of this page and if you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find a summary of the groupings and classes of motorcycles racing in the CRMC Championships and machines eligible for CRMC races and parades.
The form links shown below will open in a new window so you can read, complete or print the form. We hope to update to online forms soon.
Race Machine Eligibility Forms
Classic Eligibility Forms
For all 4-stroke machines manufactured before 31/12/1972 and 2-strokes before 31/12/1967
Post-Classic Eligibility Forms
For all 4-stroke machines manufactured after 01/01/1973 and 2-strokes after 01/01/1968
Post-Classic Production Bike Eligibility Forms
For all 4-stroke machines manufactured after 01/01/1973 and 2-strokes after 01/01/1968
Sidecar Eligibility Forms
For everything with an extra wheel!
Parade Machine Eligibility Forms
Questions? Please contact one of our Eligibility Officers:
Classic Eligibility is handled by John Davidson
Post-Classic Eligibility is handled by Andy Pike
Sidecar Eligibility is handled by Ian Johnson
Technical problems with the website or downloading, contact Mark George
Age & Types of Machines
Machines considered in the following groups will normally be of a type raced in Europe in the relevant period. Other machines that do not meet this criterion may be referred for inclusion by the CRMC committee
Grand Prix
Thoroughbred machines as raced in Grand Prix, TT and certain short circuit racing.
Clubman
Machines built for racing and of a type raced during the period (as defined below) using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Sports or Production specification. Included in Post Classic is the Air-Cooled Class for machines up to 500cc
Sports (Classic) & Production (Post Classic)
Essentially unmodified production road and sports machines.
Superbike, Superbike 750 & 1300 (Post Classic)
Machines 501cc and above built for racing and of a type raced during the period (as defined below) using as a basis engines not qualifying for Grand Prix together with certain machines which do not meet Production specification.
Formula Ducati TTF1 Superbike (Post Classic)
Machines up to 1300cc that meet the formula specifications contained in the Eligibility Rules, which you can read in the document library
750 Superstock (Post Classic)
Post Classic 750 Superstock is designed for 750cc production based machines manufactured and raced pre 1987, such as the Yamaha FZ750 and Suzuki GSXR750.
Parade-Only
Machines solely for Parade use which in the opinion of the management committee will add variety and interest to CRMC parades even though they might not specifically meet the eligibility requirements. Such machines will not normally be eligible for racing.
Age Classifications (or periods)
Bikes are divided into age classifications as below
Classic 1 (Previously Period 1)
All machines = 1st January 1945 and 31st December 1963
Classic 2 (Previously Period 2)
Four stroke machines = from 1st January 1964 to 31st December 1972
Two stroke machines = from 1st January 1964 to 31st December 1967
Post Classic 1 (Previously Period 3)
From 1st January 1973 for four stroke machines to the date stated below according to engine size
From 1st January 1968 for two stroke machines to the date stated below according to engine size
100cc up to 125cc single or twin cylinder = 31st December 1986
126cc up to 250cc single or twin cylinder = 31st December 1984
251cc and above single, twin, triple, or four cylinders = 31st December 1981
Post Classic 2 (Previously Period 4)
126cc and above single or multi-cylinder machines = from January 1st 1982 to December 31st 1986
Note: Any 50cc or 125cc Grand Prix machine, whether two or four stroke, is eligible for Classic if constructed before 31st December 1972.
CRMC Championships - More about our Classes & Championships
We do our best to fill the grids with compatible machines that will be competitive against each other. Obviously, this very much depends on the machines that enter each individual race event but we think you'll find that a good mix and variety of machinery makes for good, close and competitive racing at CRMC events.
** UPDATED for 2022** Click here to see the new Directory of CRMC Race Classes
(This page will be updated with photos and more details over the coming weeks)