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The USCRA prides itself on fun, friendship, community and of course competition.
And to help you achieve the most fun for your buck, we have put together the
faq page. These are a compilation of questions
from the racers. volunteers and spectators.
And to answer these questions are the seasoned, experienced racers and USCRA officials. In the efforts to help
make your visit to the track a fun and memorable one.
If you have a question about getting started, new rule changes, sidecar racing or anything in the USCRA, whether is the racing circuit, MotoGiro-USA or Pewter Run, we will get you the answer you're looking for so contact us with your question >>>> .
Q & A's
Question: Can I get a ruling on bike eligibility? Or perhaps even opinions. Period IV, F3 allows unlimited displacement singles. The P4 poster also explicitly shows the KTM 600 Enduro as eligible. The 600 was first available in 1987 but continued more or less unchanged, other then displacement increases (to 625cc) through 2002 when it received a new head design. The KTM 640 (as it was known in the late 90's came in several flavors, "Enduro", SXC, and Duke. The Duke was the street version with lowered suspension, smaller diameter rims and small fairing.
So, the question is, excluding the motard version (the SMC) which appeared in the 2000's, would the 640 and it's variants, especially the Duke, be eligible? The Duke appeared in 1996 or so and survived until, I believe, the year 2000. I see 2002 as a sort of natural cut-off because the new head design departs significantly from the original 1987 version.
Answer: currently the rulebook says:
"Machines originally manufactured for on-off road and/or dirt use must be fitted in race trim ( knobby tires, motocross handlebars, extended-travel forks, high-clearance fenders, etc. are prohibited). No motards." (sec. 5.8, pg. 30) As far as specific model years and eligibility it reads" "The following are examples and exceptions of machines permitted in Period IV. If no date is listed for machines, then only those built up to and including model year 1989 are eligible." (sec. 5.8.1-5.8.3, pg.31) The KTM 600 is listed with no model year, so currently the cut-off for that machine is 1989. If you're not spanking the rest of the field I personally don't see it being an issue, but it's not up to me alone. If you want, I can ask the rest of the rules folks if an exception can be made under 'like or similar design'.
Question: I would like to renew my race license. What do I need to do?
Answer: For all USCRA Members renewing there license There is a renewal form on the Contact Page. or click on the form to the right. Fill out the form and send it in to the mailing address at the bottom of the form with your renewal fee. You may contact. Registrations if you have any questions about your renewal. New memberships with and without Race endorsements, and renewal membership cards will be available at the first race event of each new season.
Question: What are the classes for the Big fish little pond Endurance Race?
Answer: The full field of Endurance classes that are featured in the 'Big Fish, Small Pond' 3- hour endurance scheduled for June 8th, 2013 are as follows:
Gran Prix Light:
• All 50cc classes
• All 100cc classes
• Formula CB160
• 200/250/350 Gran Prix
• Pre-1965 and Pre-1950
Gran Prix Heavy:
• 500 Gran Prix
• Ultralight Supervintage
• Lightweight Supervintage
• Formula CB
Super Endurance Light:
• Middleweight Production
• Open Gran Prix
• Formula Singles
• Formula RD
Super Endurance Heavy:
• Period IV, Formula 1, 2 & 3
• Heavyweight Supervintage
Modern Endurance:
Any modern (post-1989) machine that qualifies for a USCRA class
• 125GP
• Formula Singles
Question: Not sure of the classes for the Mighty Minnow Endurance Races. Looks like first event is for old and under 350 bikes. Next event is for all.
Answer: The Mighty Minnow Mini-Endurance events will be held (hopefully) at three of the four events. We are looking to break out each mini-enduro like this:
May 13th: mini-endurance
Grand Prix Light Classes
June 8th: full endurance
Big Fish, Small Pond 3-Hour endurance (all classes)
August 3: mini-endurance
Grand Prix Heavy
Super Endurance Light
Sept. 2: mini-endurance
Super Endurance Heavy and Modern
This is a tentative plan, sidecars are also pending. If the sidecars will enter the event, then the schedule will be rewritten to accommodate.
Question: Do we still have the five year rule on helmets? Mine has a tag of 02/09, does that make it good for one more year?
Answer: Yes. 5 years from stamped date of manufacturer. Goes for all certifications- Snell 2010, “British Blue Label” standard BSI 6658 Type A, or European ECE22-04 & ECE22-05 P standard. As always, plain DOT helmets are not permitted. But I think everyone knew that.
Question: I would like to become a sidecar monkey but I have no sidecar. who should I talk too??
Answer: We have several side car teams on the USCRA racing circuit such as Mach1 and Doug Donelan race teams that may point you in the right direction. The USCRA side racing representative is Doug Donelan so contact Doug for proper direction.
Question: I would like to get my race license. What do I need to do?
Answer: The USCRA welcomes all new racers to the circuit. If you would like to race sidecar or solo seat we have a class for you. If you are returning racer or new comer, Click Here for the USCRA Race School Page and more information on how to get started. You may also contact. Shane Rivet to get started today.
Question: I would like to come to the races in NH. but I don't know what to do?
Answer: Sure we can get you there. The USCRA Races are all spectator races. This is NOT a closed event; we welcome all visitors to the vintage motorcycle race event. To find New Hampshire Motor Speedway click here NHMS (Loudon) for complete directions from your area. For quick direction NHMS is off 93N exit 15 W, onto 393 to Rte. 106. Once you get to the main gate, stop at the gate and walk to your left to the white registration building, we will take it from there....
Question: I have a chance to buy a CB50 (Dream 50). Can I race it with you and where can I get race parts?
Answer: 1. Yes! the class for this bike is the Modern 50cc class. The USCRA does have quite a few in this class.
2. There is an HRC kit available for these bikes. Your contact for these bikes is our Hall of Fame member George DeCamp. Contact George and he will get your started...
Question: I have a CB160 I would like to race with you; however it's not stock. As I have raced it in other race organizations, why can't I race the FCB160 Class
Answer: You can race your Modified CB160 with us. The 200GP class is for you as it holds the same rules as other race outfits. The rules for the FCB160 class have been designed for the racer to race inexpensively, keeping the motor, carburetors and other major components (see the Rulebook section 5.5.3) stock. It allows you to race the riders and not the money. If you have a stock CB160 and choose to bump, then again the 200GP class is for you.
Question: I would like to put together a sidecar but I have no idea where to start. Is there someone I can talk to to get an idea what what I need to do?
Answer: What a great question. We have an army of sidecar racers that can help get you started. Here are some articles to get you started.
1. Sidecar Orientation for New Racers is a great read
2. Sidecar Construction 101 by Andrew Fairbank
3. Rake & Trail (solo bikes) - Pete Talabach
Question: Do the flags mean the same here as other race clubs? Are they the same as the car races?
Answer: This is a very good question. We put together this Flags page so there is no mistaking the flags or what that represent. We hope this helps you with your questions.
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