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[FoxCorp]

They've got rid of the upgrade signatures now so you need 10 days racing at 3 different circuits even if you win every race it doesn't make a difference. Looking at the rules now anyone who still has an orange vest is going to have theirs until they get the national licence as the requirements are the same...

[numbskull]

So, I figure it is only fair that the requirements for eligibility and the rewards for winning are established before the next round at Angelsey.

As the sponsor, the rules are mine to decide as are the rewards!

But being a fair person I guess I should listen to everyones opinions. Even if there are some 'Randoms'.

All ideas will be considered!!

(What have I let myself in for???)

[bradders]

Originally Posted by FoxCorp

They've got rid of the upgrade signatures now so you need 10 days racing at 3 different circuits even if you win every race it doesn't make a difference. Looking at the rules now anyone who still has an orange vest is going to have theirs until they get the national licence as the requirements are the same...

dont think so, think the vest drops still after 10 completed race days then yiou are a clubman racer rather than clubman novice - thats how I read it. The national thing has changed a little too

[Jolley]

Just save your time and signatures and apply directly for National. Effectively I went from a Novice Bib wearer to National Licence holder in one easy step.

Simple Rules for Novice Championship (in my opinion):

- Orange Bib wearer
- No more than 1 previous Round experience racing (in any series at any time).

This isn't just because I am mates with Hugh (and did it myself), but a lot of people like to try to get to one round at the end of the year before they compete just to get a feel of things. I don't think that necessarily rules them out as being "experienced"..... and it would be harsh if they were excluded from scoring points in a championship set specifically to encourage new people. Beyond one round though and I think they lose their newbie status.

[Jolley]

For Clarification on the 2011 Rules, it is as simple as (others have said):

Loss of Orange Vest:
Clubman competitors are required to wear an Orange Vest obtainable from the ACU Licence Department until they have 10 signatures on their record card from 3 diff erent circuits. To obtain a signature competitors must appear in the offi cial race results as a fi nisher of a race in accordance with Article 12.3.3. Th e competitors record card must be countersigned by the
Secretary of the Meeting. Only one signature per day of competition is permitted.

Clubman to National:
Clubman competitors, including sidecar passengers, may apply to be upgraded to a National Licence aft er having competed at, and obtained signatures for, a minimum of 10 separate Race Days at 3 diff erent circuits during the current year and preceding 2 years. Th e competitor record card together with copies of the offi cial result sheets pertaining to the
signatures on the record card should be submitted to the ACU Road Race Department. Only one signature per day of competition is permitted.

National to International:
National licences holders who have held their National Licence for 12 months
and who have competed at a minimum of 6 meetings in the previous 12 months may apply for an FIM Non-Championship International licence. Th e Competitor record card and/or copies of result sheets should be submitted to the ACU Road Race Department. A satisfactory medical examination is required before an FIM Non-Championship International licence can be issued (Eye Sight and Medical Report sections of the ACU Competition Licence Application Form).

....so in theory, if I compete in 6 meetings this year I could apply for an International licence at the end of the year?!!!

[Gbyte666]

Originally Posted by Jolley

....so in theory, if I compete in 6 meetings this year I could apply for an International licence at the end of the year?!!!

Then you would not be able to race in DD I belive. lol go for it

Craig

[Shaggyboy]

I have just bought a 600SS to convert to a racer and hope to do 2 or 3 races this year, just to get a feel for it as I have never raced before. Does this mean I would not be eligible for any championship next year?

[Cranker V2]

No, you would still be eligible for the the class B championship. Thats the one to go for really...........

[Jolley]

Originally Posted by Gbyte666

Then you would not be able to race in DD I belive. lol go for it

No restriction on licence

Originally Posted by Shaggyboy

I have just bought a 600SS to convert to a racer and hope to do 2 or 3 races this year, just to get a feel for it as I have never raced before. Does this mean I would not be eligible for any championship next year?

If you join past the halfway point of a season you are not eligible that year for any championship, and it will probably exclude you from the novice cup the following year. It will not stop you from being able to enter the main A or B championships in the following year though.

[antonye]

I have "stickied" this thread so it stays at the top.