DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Patetonga Motorcycle Club and Motorcycling New Zealand Inc.
1. I have read the Supplementary Regulations for this Competition and agree to be bound by them and the Manual of Motorcycle Sport, the MNZ Constitution, and the MNZ Code of Conduct.
2. I am aware that the sport of Motorcycle Competition might a) cause me injury; serious or otherwise b) damage my property.
3. I wish to take part in the Valley Champs 2025 despite the above risks.
4. Neither I, nor anyone associated or connected with me will make any claim against you or your officers, employees or agents in respect of: a) any injury suffered by me; or b) any damage to any of my property regardless of how the injury or damage occurs.
5. I will indemnify you against all claims, damages or losses (including costs) which you incur as the direct or indirect result of any injury to me or damage to my property.
6. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the sport of Motorcycle Competition.
7. I am aware that this disclaimer will not affect any legal obligations you have to me which you cannot contract out of under NZ Law.
8. I agree that in this disclaimer “my property” includes any property owned by me or in my possession or under my control. I agree that this disclaimer will be binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors.
9. I accept that stripping and re-assembly for Technical Checks are at my cost.
10. I consent to the details contained in this form being held by the Patetonga Motorcycle Club for the purpose of the promotion and the benefit of the race meeting concerned, and Motorcycling in general. I acknowledge my right to access and correction of this information. The consent is given in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
11. MNZ supports the FIM/IOC Charter on drugs in Sport. MNZ uses the services of Drug Free Sport NZ and other agencies to professionally carry out the testing. I acknowledge by signing this form I may be subjected to a drug/alcohol test at any time. I agree to such testing. I further agree that my name can be published by MNZ as having taken part in a drug/alcohol test together with the results of that testing.
12. I confirm that my machine complies with any technical rule(s) set out in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport and/or the Supplementary Regulations and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is in safe working order and fit for competition.

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS & GENERAL RACE INFORMATION

MNZ Permit No: 21227

VENUE:
Top Rd, Patetonga

OFFICIALS:
MNZ Steward: Phil Bryan
Clerk of the Course: Daniel Bryan
Riders Representatives: To be appointed at Riders Briefing
Race Secretary: Maurice Hayman
Commentator: Gonk

CONTACTS:
Race Secretary: Maurice Hayman
aristocrat.services65@gmail.com
or 027 473 5762

SIGN ON:
Saturday 0700 - 0800 .……………….. Riders briefing 0815
Sunday 0700 - 0800 .……………….. Riders briefing 0815

MINIS: 15.9 a) Mini competitors shall compete in age groups. Subject to rule 15.9.(b), except for those turning 12, the age of a mini competitor on the first day of an event or series shall determine their age group for that event or series.
b) If a mini competitor’s birthday falls during an event or series, (s)he may commence and complete that event or series in the new age group. However, nothing in this rule shall allow a mini competitor to ride a capacity or type of mini machine under age or compete at a mini event once the rider has turned 12. Rule 15.9

JUNIORS: 15.19a Junior competitor’s age shall be from and including the eighth birthday until the seventeenth birthday.
15.19b When a junior licence holder reaches 15 years they may remain as a junior until their 17th birthday, or they may upgrade their junior licence for a senior licence.
15.19c a) Subject to rule 15.19c(b), except for those turning 17, in age based competition, the age of a junior competitor on the first day of an event or series shall determine his/her age group for that event or series.
           b) If a junior competitor’s birthday falls during an event or series (s)he may commence and complete that event or series in the next age group. However, nothing in this rule shall entitle a junior competitor to ride in the 125 classes under age 12 or compete at a junior event once the rider has turned 17.
           c) Juniors and seniors shall not compete or practice together for Motocross, Supercross or Motocross TT. The circumstances when juniors and seniors may compete or practice together are as follows:
               From aged 15, provided they are riding a 90cc 2 stroke up to 150cc 2 stroke bike or 150cc 4 stroke up to 250cc 4 stroke maximum capacity.
               From aged 12, women in any all women class providing they are on an 85cc up to a 125cc 2 stroke or a 150cc 4 stroke capacity machine and from aged 14 provided they are riding a bike 85cc 2 stroke up to 150cc 2 stroke or 150cc 4 stroke up to 250cc 4 stroke maximum capacity. However, women may not ride a capacity bike that they are not entitled
to ride in junior competition (refer Appendix A) However, if any competitors bike exceeds 150cc 2 stroke or 250cc 4 stroke (in the combined all women class), no competitors under 15 can
compete or practice together. Competing or practicing with seniors in such circumstances shall not affect the riders junior status. If a Steward considers that a junior rider is not competent enough to ride in senior competition, (s)he may direct that rider to return to junior competition.
15.19d Where a Juniors birthday falls during a consecutive multi day event the competitor may complete that event, in that class except when the rider turns 17.

PROTEST COMMITTEE:
MNZ Steward, Club Representative and Rider Representative.

ENTRIES/REFUNDS: 5.5a All entries must be accompanied by the correct fees. If the rider is unable to attend and notifies the Secretary of the meeting by phone or by written word prior to, but not including the event day or in case of a two day meeting, the practice day, entry fees to be refunded in full if all passes are returned. In the case of a telephone cancellation written application must follow, postmarked before the event or practice day

LAPSCORING: Electronic lap-scoring will be supplied by Aristocrat Services using transponders.

START: Will be clutch start behind backward falling gates.

GATE POSITIONS: Gate selection for riders will be by practice/qualifying times.

ACCEPTANCE AND CONFIRMATION: Entries will not be processed unless entry form is filled out correctly and payment has been received. Confirmed entry list will be available on www.patetongamx.co.nz prior to close off date.

FORCE MAJEURE: For reasons of Force Majeure, should a meeting or part of a meeting be cancelled any entry fee refunds will be made at the sole discretion of the Organizers. The Race Secretary and CoC reserve the right to alter the meeting format as deemed necessary.

BIKE NUMBERS: Racing numbers are to be on bikes as per rule 10.2a Specifications
(i) Front and side number plates must be used
(ii) Both front and side number plates must have numbers which are clearly visible at a distance of 20m
(iii) Advertising is permitted on all machines but must be a minimum of 10mm clear of the number
(iv) Numbers must be of bold type, single colour, contrast colour to background and have a minimum width stroke of 20mm, with a 5mm gap between numbers
(v) Numbers 4,6,8,9 and 0 are to have no centre fill
(vi) No over lapping of numbers permitted – exception to be given to ‘tail of number ie 4’ – **see reference image below
(vii) Background to be a single solid colour
(viii) Minimum size for front board figures
   -Mini classed machines 60mm height and 12mm stroke width
   -Junior classed machines 80mm height and 15mm stroke width
   -Senior classed machines 100mm height and 20mm stroke width
(ix) At motocross and supercross championship events including NZGP, competitors will have a legible number on either the back of the jersey or armour, matching their bike numbers, in contrasting colours, with a minimum size of 100mm height and 20mm stroke width
(x) A red background and white number may be used at the New Zealand Championship by the current points leader

NOISE TESTING: Noise testing may be performed with a maximum limit of 96Dba, as per MNZ Regulations.

GATE ENTRY: Sunday entry will be free to all competitors and mechanics before 9am.
After 9am all people entering gold coin donation.

RACE DURATION: Approx
Mini classes - 3 x 9 min + 1 Lap races
Junior classes - 3 x 12 min + 1 Lap races
Vets,Women,Clubman,ATV - 3 x 12 min + 1 Lap races
MX1, MX2, MX 125cc - 3 x 15 min + 1 Lap races
NB: The Clerk of the Course and Race Secretary reserve the right to alter race durations to ensure meeting remains on schedule.

RANDOM TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS:
As per MNZ Rule 10.1

PRIZE MONEY SCALE: 1st to 3rd MX1, MX2, MX 125

TROPHY SCALE: 1st to 5th Minis
1st to 5th Juniors
1st to 3rd Vets, Women, Clubman, ATV

PRIZEGIVING: To be held at the track following racing
Prize money to be paid out at prize giving, prize money must be picked up by rider at prize giving.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 31st Jan 2025

TIMING AND RESULTS: Patetonga MCC & mylaps timing
Camping: Is available at the track $10 per vehicle
No Dogs – Dogs are not permitted at this venue and will be asked to leave