Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by dan warner, mar 9, 2007. A members bike must be running for at least one week e. In september the more laid back annual utah salt flats racing association world of speed takes place, with similar rules and classifications to the scta. And if you love searching for traction, prep a bike study the rule book. Mar 09, 2007 for those interested, the 2007 rulebook has arrived from the printer and is available. In last weeks discussion of the boneville competition classes we covered what is referred to as the frame classes, namely pproduction, mmodified, aaltered, and s streamliner. This rulebook, if printed, should only be used as a quick reference only. Scta is responsible for the development and implementation of the scta leagues. The prospective member is to wear a jumper during races as a prospect. We can not use aftermarket crankcases and cylinder heads if they offer competitive advantage. For the club bikers rule book 1 kindle edition by crescent, sam. When a motorcycle learner practices the supervising driver must hold a valid motorcycle license, be at least 21 and remain within 14 mile of the learner at all times. After initiation, the member is to purchase a jersey at current price, and. Fender skirts are not allowed, except in streamliner class.
He had underlined a few that he thought i might be interested in considering that most. Dec 28, 2011 i bought a rule book but am still not sure what is going on. Decals will be furnished to new members and are available for purchase. Get the best deals on vintage auto racing programs when you shop the largest online selection at. Jul 22, 2017 scta southern california timing association february 27 at 7. Rulebooks, tshirts, hats, books, movies, and more bonneville goodies. Scta southern california timing association february 27 at 7. The rules permit a 50% displacement advantage to flathead motors, as used in pre1970 ama class c, not the previously used drop of two classes.
In production, grand touring, xf, xo, xxf, xxo and v4 classes, nonproduction engines or aftermarket blocks even though they accept production crankshafts, cams and cylinder. Typically the new one is not available until after april 1st 2019 rule books are available. One such team is the goldwing racing project designed an built by record holder keny lyon, you can see more on the godlwingracing project by visiting. As i am not looking to recreate the entire rule book here, i want this to give you a loose idea of what you are looking at and encourage you to buy an scta rule book to really dive deep into the nuances of all this stuff. Tire speed rating gen ii busa information hayabusa. Bonneville speed week travel guide the xenophile life. Scta league regulations slr shall be governed by the southern california tennis association scta. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading for the club bikers rule book 1. Print your own copy of the club motorcycle tech inspection sheet the utah salt flats racing association is a proud organization that continues to grow and provide opportunities for competitors to come to the bonneville. All supplemental rules are also governed by the ama racing amateur competition rulebook.
Buying a program andor record book from the scta is also a good way to learn more about the eventthe program will show brief profiles of the vehicles racing that year, and the record book shows the current world records for different car and motorcycle categories. Gasoline class motorcycles shall have a fuel shutoff operable from a normal riding position. This madness started last year when tom who is a member of our friday gear head lunch group and who goes to bonneville most every year to either race or officiate tossed me a copy of last years scta rule book and asked if i thought there was a class i thought i could be competitive in. Staging lanes are setup and all return roads are complete. All the current national records are listed in the back section chapter of the ama rule book. Family membership is two or more people living at the same address related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Oct 24, 2012 the fastest record in the whole scta book is 427. The detailed info below relates to bonneville in general, and to the scta events in particular.
There is a link on the scta bni website that will get you to the approved changes. All courses are ready for racing and the blue lines are down. Vesco also holds a record in this car, set in the lighter class i. Any request for deviation from any rule contained in this rule book shall be submitted in writing in accordance with the rule deviation procedure, section 1. The prohibition against wheel covering in some class rules does not apply to full wheel discs, which are legal in all categories if securely fastened to the wheels with six 6 or more machine grade screws or three.
The rules are in the scta rule book page 149 section 7. You will receive a subscription to the scta racing news, an scta tshirt, a membership card and the latest rule book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read a great account of a first timer running in the mph club.
All the current national records are listed in chapter of the ama rule book pdf file link below. P 93 mph scta not allowed lowest speed rating is q 22550r16 89p q 99 mph scta 100 mph 22550r16 89q r 106 mph scta not in rule book, counts as q rating. Rules and regulations that govern the land speed racing community who want to. So, keep reading the rule book if you still want to go scta. Safety requirements the driver must wear a snell 2005, ece 22. Theres probably more but that what comes to mind right off.
I asked mike kaehny about the new book and he responded. Scta also requires a metal hold down for batteries. Without the approval of the scta, no amendments to these. Hopefully when were done here youll be able to look at the hieroglyphics pasted on the flanks of a competition bike. Inspection has begun and will open tomorrow at 8 a. You can drive a motorcycle in new york if you are a resident of another state or country and have a valid motorcycle license from there. The riding is quite easy in the grand scheme of motorcycling, but the secret is finding rear grip, period. Sctabni bonneville lsr vintage motorcycle class rules.
These are the motorcycle portion of the 2008 ecta rules as we expect them to be printed in the rule book. Salt 101 bonneville racing guide hot rod magazine hot rod. As everyone knows, having a rule book is the first step on the road to perdition. The supervising driver need not ride on the motorcycle of the learner, but only the supervising driver can be a passenger. It has become a running joke in my family, me and my rule book. Link to bonneville motorcycle speed trials ama national and fim world records.
Some of the prices for entry may not be completely correct as there can be changes over the years. Same as the pushrod classes except that the class is limited to motorcycle engines produced prior to 1956. Also in august is the motorcycle only bonneville motorcycle speed trials. Argentina, austria, belgium, china, greece, india, ireland, israel, mexico, portugal, virgin islands, british.
The motorcycle landspeed record is the fastest speed achieved by a motorcycle on land. There is a link on the sctabni website that will get you to the approved changes. Here is a list of the rule changes for the 2012 scta rulebook. Motels in nearby wendover book well in advance but get plenty of.
Bonneville, a journey from bike build to record attempts. If a members bike is not running for a period of thirty days, unless he is in jail or hospital, his colors will be confiscated. The ama amateur competition rulebook is for the exclusive use of. Sep 02, 2012 and if you love searching for traction, prep a bike study the rule book. Please be sure to provide them with your contact information. The scta rulebook contains general competition requirements, technical. The scta 20172018 season rulebook spells out what to expect, what shape your bike should be in, how the points work, our fees and dues. Motorcycle racing isnt just limited to the custom and highly modified production models that you encounter on the bonneville salt flats either, they also have motorcycle powered streamliners. They have been adopted from the scta in hopes to better align the membership of the two organizations and their ability to run with each other. The guinness book of motorcycling facts and feats, guinness superlatives, isbn 9780851122007 streamline motorcycle. All the current national records are listed in chapter of the ama rule bookpdf file link below. Any internal combustion engine using either the otto or diesel cycle may run in any category, except for vintage engine classes hereinafter described. The bonneville motorcycle speed trials formerly bub speed trials rules and records are available online at their website.
I wrote this article in 2010, after my first time racing at scta speed week at the bonneville salt flats. See the forums at where even scta officials hang and the land speed racing section at. Usfrascta competition licenses will not be issued for mph club class runs. Bonneville salt flats for beginners hot rod magazine hot rod. For those interested, the 2007 rulebook has arrived from the printer and is available. The ama land speed events bonneville motorcycle speed trials operates a bit different, but. I bought a rule book but am still not sure what is going on. Scta southern california timing association facebook. Any child under 15 years of age may join the scta without cost when accompanied by an adult scta member. We expect all competitors to read this document, and know and abide by it.
The manual provides motorcyclists with a greater understanding of their relationship to other automobiles and pedestrians when on the road. Matter of fact, when i had my tango with the tbucket rip. All proposed amendments shall be in writing and shall be forwarded to the slc no later than june 1st. Bonneville salt flats scta speed week 2012 cycle world. In turn, the points earned by each competitor is credited to the club and the clubs compete against each other for top points each season. The online version is the official rulebook the rulebook found online at is the official up to date version. If there is not a record listed for a particular class, that record is considered available. All club member race vehicles must be presentable in appearance per the scta rule book. Speed grand championship, also known as the bonneville motorcycle speed trials. Members must place the club decal on each side of the race vehicle. Motorcycle wheels not designed for automotive use are prohibited.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Dlra dry lakes racers australia pendine timing association, uk. The scta is an all volunteer organization comprised of twelve individual clubs competitors must be club members in order to earn points and set records at a dry lakes event. All cars and motorcycle streamliners require sa rated helmets. At the board meeting last week it was announced that the rule book is in progress and on time with no delays expected. See the forums at where even scta officials hang and. Traversing a dry lake bed at over 200 miles per hour on a motorcycle once appeared to be an unrealistic dream. Help, bonneville bound xb12r archive the sportster and. This period is subject to change at the discretion of the executive board. General competition requirements automobile ii1 engines. Dec 17, 2007 that rule book will become your best friend. September 5, 20 by jhb in last weeks discussion of the boneville competition classes we covered what is referred to as the frame classes, namely pproduction, mmodified, aaltered, and s streamliner. Matter of fact, when i had my tango with the tbucket rip 8. The scta league regulations may be amended by the scta.
Motorcycle riders such as burt munro and his indian motorcycle have been bringing their own form of engineering to the salt flats for decades and will continue to do so as long as the salt is fit to race on. Some one from sctabni gave me a current 1979 rule book. Scta has approved the adoption of rules and regulations for scta leagues that shall be known as the slr scta league regulations. The oem rubber strap will not pass, nor will a hose clamp. To operate a motorcycle in new york state, you must have a motorcycle operators license class m or a motorcycle junior operators license class mj. Bylaws and rules iron skull outlaw motorcycle club. There are also many instances of rules and regulations that are particular to the dlra speed week. The florida motorcycle handbook is an important tool for all motorcycle riders, whether they are just starting to ride or are experienced in riding. Bonneville salt flats for beginners hot rod magazine. Scta bni bonneville lsr vintage motorcycle class rules. A rookies guide to racing at the bonneville salt flats. Everything you need to know about the bonneville salt flats. If there is not a record listed for a particular class, that record is. Ok, so there is your primer on the engine side of things.