FIM Motocross & SuperMoto World Championships Changes to the Regulations2010-12-17 19:38Motocross/SuperMoto Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs Wolfgang Srb, Director of the CMS/FIM, Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream, and Takanao Tsubouchi, MSMA Secretary General, in a meeting in Mies (Switzerland), on 23 November last, unanimously decided the following changes to the 2011 Regulations: Immediate application: GENERAL An on-board/helmet-camera (other than the one from the FIM Championship Promoter) is not allowed during the entire event, from the practice sessions until the end of the event (Motocross and SuperMoto). The FIM Stewards Panel will consist of two Stewards: the FIM Chief Steward and the FMNR Steward (Motocross and SuperMoto). MOTOCROSS Regulations 035 – FIM Junior Motocross World Championship Art 035.2.1.1 Age of Riders 65cc class: 10 – 12 years 85cc class: 11 – 14 years 125cc class: 13 – 17 years The limit for the minimum age starts on the date of the rider's birthday. The limit for the maximum ages finishes at the end of the calendar year in which the riders reaches the age of 12 (65cc class), 14 (85cc class) and 17 years (125cc class) Art 035.8.1 Acceptance of entries In each class, the number of entries is limited to a maximum of 5 riders per country/passport. The country in which the event is organized is entitled to enter 2 extra riders (a total of 7 riders per class, always based upon the passport). Art 035.11.1 Choice of motorcycle A maximum of one motorcycle is permitted. Art 035.11.2 Schedule of races 65cc class: Two separate races of 12 minutes + 2 laps each. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the FIM (www.fim-live.com The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 101 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 49 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. The FIM also deals with non-sporting matters such as leisure motorcycling, mobility, transport, road safety, public policy and the environment. The FIM was the first International Sporting Federation to enforce an Environmental Code in 1994. Click here to visit our forums to discuss this story |
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