2003
Track Rallies
CAYUGA
CANCELLED!
Due
to insufficient registrations, we have cancelled our Sept 6, 7 track weekend at
Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga.
We
regret any inconvenience the cancellation has caused.
NEW RESTRICTIONS AT CAYUGA: The local
municipal government has further restricted operations at Cayuga by imposing a
20 vehicle per session rule.
CAYUGA PRICES (cdn/US):$270.00/$200.00 per
weekend, $160.00/$120.00 Saturday, $125.00/120.00 Sunday
FOUR CLASSES: We will be running four rider groups (classes), 20
riders per class at Cayuga.
U.S. EXCHANGE RATE: In order to offer a fair exchange
rate to our American customers, we’re going to revue the U.S. prices on the 1st,
and 15th of each month, and change the prices if necessary. The
published price will be good for registrations received up to the next revue
date. To print the registration form, click on Registration on the header
bar, and print. Fill it out using the prices above (also posted in the Fees
section), and mail in with your cheque/money order. You can also submit the
registration form we mailed you with the altered prices posted here.
NEW RULES: As stated last year, a hard shell back
protector will be required this year. It can be separate, or built into
the suit, but you won’t get on the track without one. NO DOGS! We
have experienced a track shut down at another event because BOWSER got loose,
and we don’t want our customers to share a similar experience. NO PIT
BIKES AT CAYUGA! Last year some jerk on a minibike nearly caused about
4 accidents as he zipped around the hot pit while bikes were exiting the track.
If we’d caught the guy, we’d have thrown him, and his rider out. NO
WHEELIES, NO STOPPIES ON TRACK OR IN THE PITS! This will be strictly
enforced this year. First offense, you sit out a session. Repeat offenders will
lose their riding priviledges.
NOTE RE. BACK PROTECTORS: We encountered a hard foam back
protector at the Ducati Club meet at Mosport. It was made of a very hard foam
about ¾” (20mm) thick. It was deemed acceptable, and we will accept this type
as well.
HELPFUL HINT: We had more than a few bikes fail tech
because the cooling system was not completely purged of antifreeze. It usually
takes 3 to 4 flushings to get all the antifreeze out. Make sure your bike will
pass before coming to the track.
NOISE LEVELS: Both
Shannonville and Cayuga have noise rules. At Shannonville, the only bikes that
fail are totally un-muffled. At Cayuga last year, the measurements were taken
half way up the straight. All bikes except the one that shed its can passed. It
looks like if you’ve got a muffler,
you’re O.K.
What is a “street legal” exhaust system? If you
are using it on the street, and you haven’t a collection of excessive noise
tickets, then it’s probably street legal. Most modern race bikes will likely
pass, especially if the can has been repacked( use the right stuff, from a bike
dealer, race shop, pipe manufacturer- not pink insulation!). Vintage race bikes
with open megaphones are unlikely to pass.
CAYUGA RALLY SCHEDULE:
Friday:
7pm til Dark: Registrationj/tech open Sunday:
Saturday 7:30am: Registration/tech inspection opens 10:30am:
Registration/Tech opens
8:30am: Mandatory
riders meeting 11:30am: Mandatory riders
meeting
9am-6pm: Track
sessions 12
noon-6pm: Track sessions
12 noon- 1pm:
Lunch
6:30pm: Prize Draws
6:30pm: Prize Draws
FOR NEW
RIDERS (For complete rules, click on Rules)
Welcome to Motorcycle Track Rallies! Rick has once again organized a weekend of
riding on Toronto Motorsports Park’s road course for your enjoyment. These
rallies are inspired by the Ducati Owners Club of Canada, and Bar Hogson's
track rallies and are intended to provide a safe venue for participants to
explore their motorcycles' capabilities.
Modern sporting motorcycles have power and handling far beyond what can safely
be exploited on the street. Our track rallies allow the rider to test theirs'
and their motorcycles’ abilities without the worries of on coming traffic, run
away animals or any of the many unpleasant surprises found on public highways.
Corner marshals and medical aid are present if needed.
You are asked to place yourself in
one of four classes based on the descriptions in the Rally Rules and you own assessment of your comfort and skill
level. After tech inspection and the riders meeting you are allowed out on the
track, one class at a time, for 15 minute sessions. The sessions run in
rotation all day long, with a one hour break for lunch.
We will conduct a brief riders school for those people
who've never been on a race track before. Topics will include how to recognize
an impending screw-up, collision avoidance, and track etiquette. Travelling
marshals will be out in street touring to show new riders suggested lines and
braking points.
Bike preparation for our track events is not elaborate, but we enforce some
minimum mechanical standards to ensure safety for all of the participants. All
bikes are subject to a technical inspection prior to being allowed on the
track. This also applies to the rider's own protective gear.
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Bike Preparation - the following items are inspected:
· New Rule- Street legal exhaust systems only. Please repack aftermarket mufflers.
·
Brakes - in good condition and properly adjusted.
·
Tires - in good condition with adequate rubber.
·
Chassis - forks, shocks, swing arm bushings, steering head bearings in
good condition.
·
Motor - oil tight, if liquid cooled: no glycol (antifreeze) only water
and/or water wetter are allowed.
·
Engine Kill Switch must be
functional .
·
Glass, plastic lenses and mirrors
taped or removed (extra style points are awarded if the tape matches the
body work).
·
Rider number prominently displayed
with 6" numbers on the front and sides of the bike.
·
Engine, transmission, and final
drive drain plugs must be safety wired or covered with silicon to keep in
place. Otherwise, Safety wiring is not required.
Rider Preparation:
. Back Protectors- Riders are
required to wear a hard shell or hard foam back protector on the track (e.g.
Dainese). It may be integral with your leathers.
·
Leathers - full leathers, either one piece or zip together, must be worn - these
must be in good condition and properly fitting with no exposed skin. Synthetic
riding gear is not allowed. Back protectors are mandatory.
·
Boots & Gloves -motorcycle style leather, in good condition with no
exposed skin.
Optional Preparation
Some riders prefer to remove as many
non-essential parts as possible, such as fenders, bodywork, mirrors, turn
signals, etc., before taking their bike on the track.
Registration
·
Please pre-register for a track
event at least two weeks prior to the event.
·
We accept volunteers to assist
during track rallies, let us know.
A NOTE ON
RIDER NUMBERS
The cheap and easy way to put numbers on your bike is to purchase a roll of
plain white adhesive vinyl shelf liner or contact paper (brand names: MacTac,
Tytac) at a dollar store, five & dime, hardware, or super drug store. Cut
out three 81/2" X 11" pieces. Take a black magic marker and put your
number on the vinyl in 6" high by 1" thick script. Make sure it's
clear and legible. Peel off the backing paper and place them on the nose, and
sides of the fairing. The vinyl is easily removed afterwards, but may not stick
if the bike has a recent wax job.
·
Two Piece Leathers:
If you have two piece leathers that don't zip together, Take them to a tailor,
shoemaker, or leather repair shop, and have them install a 12-15" heavy
duty zipper in the back, between the pants and jacket. It works great, and
shouldn't cost more than $25 (CDN).